Hi, I'm a runner from South Africa. Unfortunately Athletics South Africa doesn't allow running road races with headphones. It can lead to disqualification 😬. Sorry about that. But the vibe at Comrades is truly awesome with loads of spectator support. Enjoy it, it really is something special. Best of luck to you and Sarah
Good Luck Sarah and Ben! WOW! You have brought Comardes to life for me. I haven't heard much about it in the US but WOW! Go for it! I look forward to seeing your reprise of the event! Again, the very best of Luck!
Best of luck to both of you. Having grown up in Durban, this is always a huge sporting event every year. Fond memories as a kid cheering people on around the Bothas Hill area. Great to see the race getting some quality YT coverage!
Ben, all the best for Comrades! Looking a tad nervous so just try and enjoy it and soak in the atmosphere! Also might be an idea to swerve the black hat and go for a lighter colour to try and keep cool. Will be following along!
Wow best of luck both, looks like you are going to have an amazing time. Looking forward to all your content about your trip. Have a safe trip and a successful run👍❤
Good Luck, hope u both have an awesome run. I am super jealous as Comrades is on my bucket list. Looking forward to seeing lots of videos of the expo and the race.
Thanks for the lovely video guys. Wish you both very best of luck with the race. It will be epic and you guys will do amazing. Looking forward to the race video. Lots of love ❤️
Very excited for you both on this great adventure. Really looking forward to your yt coverage. Best of luck to you. Loved the honest vid and Sarah's dry comments😆
It’s a very emotional race! Enjoy the whole experience! You will have super highs and lows but The Comrades will forever find a place in your heart and your running achievements!!! I cannot listen to Chariots of Fire anymore without tearing up! What an amazing race!!!!
Good luck hope it goes well I would reconsider the black hat if it’s going to sunny as black absorbs heat from sunlight while White reflects it so should help keep you a tiny bit cooler
All the best you two! I've been watching you since the start of the pandemic and appreciate the knowledge and effort put into these videos. I probably won't see you on race day, I'll be shuffling along in the last group aiming to beat the final cut-off, but will be thinking of you hoping you have an amazing race and enjoy your stay in South Africa! Can't wait to see the video after😊
Sarah- Nordstrom’s department store here in the USA has this very cool program where they will sell two different size shoes to someone at no additional cost if you truly have two different shoe sizes. I know you all live in London but might be worth checking out! Especially if you come to the States. Best of luck to you two on the race!!!
From SA🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦 funny enough just purchased a marathon training plan a few days ago for my first marathon in October . All the best out there ! Enjoy it !
The drink sachets are brilliant! You can grab them and stuff in your Naked band until you need them, then just bite the corner off and squeeze the liquid out. Takes a bit of getting used to but I love them.
Good luck. The race is awesome. No need for earphones. Enjoy the atmosphere. Also people are correct about earphones not being allowed. The down only really starts from Hillcrest and watch out for Fields Hill. It absolutely trashes your quads! But it will be an experience you will never forget. Enjoy SA and stay for the drama at the end.
Just a comment, please take a look at the road surfaces and road camber when you do your route recon as yes it is a road ultra but that road is not too smooth and the camber can be very hectic at times. Let us know if you are having a shake out run before Comrades as I would love to join. There are some meet up runs on the Durban beach front on Saturday the 10th.
Ben, there will be so many people on the road and no reason to put earphones in! Perhaps the first kms after the start whilst running in the dark! We got loadshedding in SA and hope the street lights will be on early in the morning! Perhaps a headlight should be with you. It will be cold in the morning and at 11km it could be a few degrees above zero. So, stay warm till this point. From Camperdown the roads are full with supporters till the finish at Kingsmead cricket stadium.
Hey Ben - Garmin have a special deal on the FR 955 today, for global running day. Probably worth a look, especially with a much better battery life than the 965.
Have a Great run bro...all the 👌 👍. Hope you achieve a silver... not sure if going for Silver though... Did my 1st one last year...sitting out this year... pull back little till last 30kms😊
It always makes me happy to see you wear gloves in your videos because makes me realise I’m not the only one who gets cold hands when it’s not that cold 😂
Get ready for the mist amazing day. Not easy but you guys will be fine. See you out there. Did my first 1 last year and back for more madness and awesomeness
Have a great run you guys. I am on the starting line with you. Hopefully we can do a kilometer or two together. Start slow, finish strong. The real race start in Pinetown. Good luck
Yep I got sledged by spectators whilst running the London marathon a few years ago,it seems quite common for runners to have raynards in their hands all the best for you both really enjoyed the unpolished vlog cp🏃🏻♂️🇬🇧
So excited for you both! I’m curious: how do you handle the safety issues when travelling to these different places? Perhaps you could do a video on running safety while travelling.
Watching your channel and using your training plans got me to a level of running I never thought I'd be able to achieve. So thank you! It's even led to me starting this TH-cam channel to document my journey. So thanks once again, and the very best of luck to you both in SA. Atleast you've got the year it's more downhill!! 🤣
Coke will be in cups. Water and ISOFIT (electrolyte/carb aka gatorade) drinks will be in sachets similar to your water bottle, but smaller (200ml), but you can take more than more than one. Definitely no need to carry those water bottle.
Got a chuckle when you got a bit emotional at the end. Just wait till you get to the start and they play the national anthem, Shosholoza and then chariots of fire it gets super emotional! Enjoy the race it’s absolutely epic. This year I am going for number 6.
Trainers wise, have you considered as I remember you saying that the NB RC elite 2, where a marathon and further road racing shoes as they were so comfy. I have a pair and the most comfortable I’ve ever worn.
Awesome good luck! See you on the road - I am going for run number 6, hopefully a sub 7h30min (silver medal!) PS - With regards to the hat, there is some odd rule that actually states you may NOT use any other hat due to TV rights of other brands.. but I don't think anyone has ever been called out on their hat! Good luck!!
Hi Ben and Sarah! Question for another video perhaps: how much do you think filming and talking during a race slows you down, and are there races where you plan on focusing on your time and not film at all? Enjoy, look forward to the videos from SA!
You won’t be needing those headphones, the Comrades supporters will carry you through all the way! We’ll keep an eye out for you in Hillcrest 👏🏼👏🏼 Enjoy!
The TV coverage is supposed to be really comprehensive this year - not sure if there will be an international feed…Ben we’ll look for those pink gloves - Sarah we’ll need you to carry a giant foam hand…
Thank you everyone for following along, we are SOOO excited for Comardes race week! Lets get this done
Hi, I'm a runner from South Africa. Unfortunately Athletics South Africa doesn't allow running road races with headphones. It can lead to disqualification 😬. Sorry about that. But the vibe at Comrades is truly awesome with loads of spectator support. Enjoy it, it really is something special. Best of luck to you and Sarah
I was about to comment the same thing!
True. Also, rather soak up the vibe. You really won't be needing those headphones.
Also there is now way he is getting bagels in SA lol.
Cape Town has a New York bagel... so you might find something in PMB... and yes no earphones/headphones allowed... also you will not need it!
@@nicomartin5584 I always get bagels at Woolworths 🤦♂🤷♂
Have a great run you two! Will look out for you at the expo and on the road.
Good luck on Comrades to both you and Sarah! Have a great time and be safe!
Great video Ben & Sarah! I really enjoyed the more candid perspective 😄 Wish you both good luck and happy feet for the race!
Good luck.
The atmosphere is great.
Will be looking out for you.
Good luck to both of you. I'm seriously looking forward to the updates :)
Good luck you two. I've done it. It's amazing. The support is pretty much the whole way. Quite an experience. Looking forward to the post race vid.
Good Luck Sarah and Ben! WOW! You have brought Comardes to life for me. I haven't heard much about it in the US but WOW! Go for it! I look forward to seeing your reprise of the event! Again, the very best of Luck!
Good luck to both look forward to hear/see all about it ❤
Best of luck this weekend both!
Best of luck to both of you. Having grown up in Durban, this is always a huge sporting event every year. Fond memories as a kid cheering people on around the Bothas Hill area. Great to see the race getting some quality YT coverage!
Did the down run last year. You will love the whole experience, the crowds are fantastic.
I loved this video format
Ben, all the best for Comrades! Looking a tad nervous so just try and enjoy it and soak in the atmosphere! Also might be an idea to swerve the black hat and go for a lighter colour to try and keep cool. Will be following along!
All the best Ben. treat it like a double Marathon.
Wow best of luck both, looks like you are going to have an amazing time. Looking forward to all your content about your trip. Have a safe trip and a successful run👍❤
Good Luck, hope u both have an awesome run. I am super jealous as Comrades is on my bucket list. Looking forward to seeing lots of videos of the expo and the race.
Exciting. Best of luck!
Thanks for the lovely video guys. Wish you both very best of luck with the race. It will be epic and you guys will do amazing. Looking forward to the race video. Lots of love ❤️
All the best to you and Sarah. Have a great run and get it done!! 😀👍🏃♂️
Very excited for you both on this great adventure. Really looking forward to your yt coverage. Best of luck to you. Loved the honest vid and Sarah's dry comments😆
It’s a very emotional race! Enjoy the whole experience! You will have super highs and lows but The Comrades will forever find a place in your heart and your running achievements!!! I cannot listen to Chariots of Fire anymore without tearing up! What an amazing race!!!!
Good luck to you both enjoy
I really liked the chaotic feel of this video. Sarah being the proper show geek was great.
welcome to our beloved country Ben! Good luck
Good luck hope it goes well
I would reconsider the black hat if it’s going to sunny as black absorbs
heat from sunlight while White reflects it so should help keep you a tiny bit cooler
All the best you two! I've been watching you since the start of the pandemic and appreciate the knowledge and effort put into these videos. I probably won't see you on race day, I'll be shuffling along in the last group aiming to beat the final cut-off, but will be thinking of you hoping you have an amazing race and enjoy your stay in South Africa! Can't wait to see the video after😊
Sarah- Nordstrom’s department store here in the USA has this very cool program where they will sell two different size shoes to someone at no additional cost if you truly have two different shoe sizes. I know you all live in London but might be worth checking out! Especially if you come to the States. Best of luck to you two on the race!!!
Good luck at Comrades both. Have fun and get it done.
Best of luck with your nerves and your injury Ben. All the best to the lovely Sarah as well😀🤞
Good luck to you both. I hope you have a fantastic time. Run Happy.
Great video and conversation.
Great video. So relax. 👍 Beautiful part of the world you are heading to. Look forward to your next video. 👍🏃🏻♂️🏃♀️🌅⭐️⭐️
From SA🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦 funny enough just purchased a marathon training plan a few days ago for my first marathon in October . All the best out there ! Enjoy it !
Great video. I’m feeling excited to see the rest of your videos. Oh! Good luck to both of you
Good luck to you and Sarah. Run well.
Welcome to South Africa Ben! Have lots of fun this weekend🎉🎉
Best of luck, hope you two have a great run and a great trip and Comrades and SA treat you well.
All the very best, to you both! 🎉
Bloody love you guys! Good luck! Looking forward to the review of Comrades 🎉
good luck both of you ben and sarah...
It was nice seeing you in person this morning!
Good luck Ben! Hope to see you in Durban!!
Good luck both
Good luck Ben!
Great Video!! Good luck Ben and Sarah. I cannot wait to see the Comrades videos, its great to see how much this race means to you, enjoy the race!
It was good to see you Ben and Sara in the Expo today, Good luck for tomorrow.
So excited for you guys. One of my long term dreams that i am not managing to close the gap towards.
The drink sachets are brilliant! You can grab them and stuff in your Naked band until you need them, then just bite the corner off and squeeze the liquid out. Takes a bit of getting used to but I love them.
Good luck both of you! Can’t wait to see the race
Good luck on your, novice run, both of you. Looking forward to seeing you on comrades day, starting line.
Looks like total chaos to me at the moment you guys with all your packing :D Wishing you a safe trip and best of luck!!
Enjoy the new style one take video! Best of luck both for comrades, can’t wait for the video! 🎉
Really excited for you both: have an fantastic time getting it done! 👍
Just enjoy! Safe journeys and hope you guys can just enjoy the run.
all the best to you and Sarah! you got this!!
cant wait for ur coverage!
Good luck. The race is awesome. No need for earphones. Enjoy the atmosphere. Also people are correct about earphones not being allowed. The down only really starts from Hillcrest and watch out for Fields Hill. It absolutely trashes your quads! But it will be an experience you will never forget. Enjoy SA and stay for the drama at the end.
Great video - can't wait for you and Sarah to get it done!! Can feel your excitement! 👍
All the best Ben & Sarah for Comrades!
Just a comment, please take a look at the road surfaces and road camber when you do your route recon as yes it is a road ultra but that road is not too smooth and the camber can be very hectic at times.
Let us know if you are having a shake out run before Comrades as I would love to join. There are some meet up runs on the Durban beach front on Saturday the 10th.
Good luck both of you you will smash it👌👍💪
Best of luck to both of you, enjoy and have an amazing run 🤩😍🏃🏃🤩
Ben, there will be so many people on the road and no reason to put earphones in! Perhaps the first kms after the start whilst running in the dark! We got loadshedding in SA and hope the street lights will be on early in the morning! Perhaps a headlight should be with you. It will be cold in the morning and at 11km it could be a few degrees above zero. So, stay warm till this point. From Camperdown the roads are full with supporters till the finish at Kingsmead cricket stadium.
good luck, mate!
The v best of luck to the both of you - have a fabulous day, enjoy every minute ❤ ps love the more relaxed approach to the vid 😊
Hey Ben - Garmin have a special deal on the FR 955 today, for global running day. Probably worth a look, especially with a much better battery life than the 965.
Love this video, need to do more raw one cut videos.
See you there !! 😊
Hard but so nice. Just go out and enjoy it. Usually great support next to the road. Have a great race
I’m so excited
All the best and enjoy your stay. Ziyasha!!!
Have a fantastic run
Have a Great run bro...all the 👌 👍. Hope you achieve a silver... not sure if going for Silver though... Did my 1st one last year...sitting out this year... pull back little till last 30kms😊
It always makes me happy to see you wear gloves in your videos because makes me realise I’m not the only one who gets cold hands when it’s not that cold 😂
Get ready for the mist amazing day. Not easy but you guys will be fine. See you out there. Did my first 1 last year and back for more madness and awesomeness
All the best guys , hope to meet you at the park run...bit of advice,wear a warm top or arm warmers it's cold in Pietermaritzburg, enjoy.
Hey Ben, I recommend you come to the Czech Republic to a race called B7. It´s a 100k race through mountains with over 5,5k of elevation
Good luck guys
it would be fun to see both of your perspectives but if she doesn't want to that's fine but I would love to see both
Have a great run you guys. I am on the starting line with you. Hopefully we can do a kilometer or two together. Start slow, finish strong. The real race start in Pinetown. Good luck
Yep I got sledged by spectators whilst running the London marathon a few years ago,it seems quite common for runners to have raynards in their hands all the best for you both really enjoyed the unpolished vlog cp🏃🏻♂️🇬🇧
So excited for you both! I’m curious: how do you handle the safety issues when travelling to these different places? Perhaps you could do a video on running safety while travelling.
See you on the road on Sunday, all the best 🙌
Good luck! Will race you at the Parkrun
Watching your channel and using your training plans got me to a level of running I never thought I'd be able to achieve. So thank you! It's even led to me starting this TH-cam channel to document my journey. So thanks once again, and the very best of luck to you both in SA. Atleast you've got the year it's more downhill!! 🤣
Hi Ben! could you do a video on what settings you use on your gopro? like shutter speed, aperture, resolution, FPS, ect? Thanks!
Excited to see the video for this one. Good luck to you both. Have a great race! Don’t get your feet out on camera 🤣🤣🤣 Too funny!!
Coke will be in cups. Water and ISOFIT (electrolyte/carb aka gatorade) drinks will be in sachets similar to your water bottle, but smaller (200ml), but you can take more than more than one. Definitely no need to carry those water bottle.
Got a chuckle when you got a bit emotional at the end. Just wait till you get to the start and they play the national anthem, Shosholoza and then chariots of fire it gets super emotional! Enjoy the race it’s absolutely epic. This year I am going for number 6.
Trainers wise, have you considered as I remember you saying that the NB RC elite 2, where a marathon and further road racing shoes as they were so comfy. I have a pair and the most comfortable I’ve ever worn.
Hey Ben, Sarah deserves a new watch! I'm sure her fans would love to make a contribution 🙂
We need a travel vlog ben!
Awesome good luck! See you on the road - I am going for run number 6, hopefully a sub 7h30min (silver medal!) PS - With regards to the hat, there is some odd rule that actually states you may NOT use any other hat due to TV rights of other brands.. but I don't think anyone has ever been called out on their hat! Good luck!!
Who is controlling the camera switching between Ben and Sarah? Top notch angles and editing. Really cool 😊
Best of luck enjoy the run
Let's Go 🏃
Hi Ben and Sarah! Question for another video perhaps: how much do you think filming and talking during a race slows you down, and are there races where you plan on focusing on your time and not film at all? Enjoy, look forward to the videos from SA!
You should be able to pick up the Garmin 965 cheap cheap here in SA with the exchange rate.
You won’t be needing those headphones, the Comrades supporters will carry you through all the way! We’ll keep an eye out for you in Hillcrest 👏🏼👏🏼 Enjoy!
Bizarre question. Are you related to Jen Hallowes (now Van Den Broek)?
@@conradburdekin722 yes, we're second cousins :)
@@janethallowes6732 amazing! I went to uni with Jen
The TV coverage is supposed to be really comprehensive this year - not sure if there will be an international feed…Ben we’ll look for those pink gloves - Sarah we’ll need you to carry a giant foam hand…
have a great time you two!! jealous :D