iv'e had one guy running barefoot in front of me during one of my 10k races, he finished in 37 minutes while i finished just over 37:30, literally got me SO mad
This has got to be some kind of world record. Fastest half marathon while vlogging. I don't know how you can talk and smile at that pace. You're a bad dude!
This guy is someone to look up to. Hard working and one of the best personalities I've seen. Also all the great advice which helped me improve my running times.
As a Geordie, it's great to see you enjoyed the city so much - thank you for doing it and the race justice in the videos! I crossed the line a solid 16 mins behind you but can't wait to be back next year, hopefully at the finish a little sooner next time like
The support on the run looks amazing! It was never in my radar but deffo going to sign up in the near future. Amazing time and even more amazing you can talk to camera during!
No way! I was literally right in front of you in the start blocks (definitely not at the end). I'm the tool with both hand in the air just before we go - still sporting my Belrin marathon 2018 wrist tag. haha. Gonna get this shared and tagged as you run with/pass so many of our club runners. Great time too 😁
Another great video Ben ... that was an phenomenal time to run carrying a camera, videoing yourself and surely all the distraction which that brings. Best wishes for the final few week of Berlin Marathon prep
Well done Ben, what a fantastic time. I did GNR for the 6th year in a row this year, I don't think I could bear to miss out on doing it now. It's always has such a fantastic atmosphere, glad you enjoyed it.
My first Great North run, managed a sub 2 hours with a 1h56m. The whole day was amazing from the support to the weather. Looking forward to Berlin myself, hope to see you there.
Hi Ben, very impressive running and congrats on being the first non-elite! I was the guy in the Bath vest who spoke to you at the start line, and also waved at the camera at about 3:45! It was nice to meet you, and maybe again at Frankfurt (but probably about 20 minutes behind you!)
Ben Parkes 3 minute PB of 1:17:15 for me, so obviously very happy! I set off a little quickly (probably because of the camera!) but managed to keep it going And will do! Good luck in Berlin too
Ben..what can I say..a cracking time and with a Go Pro!! Love your videos and tips thanks for sharing. Wishing you all the best for Berlin mate. Haven't done GNR as yet but is on my running bucket list.
@@BenParkes Cheers Ben, appreciate that and the support. It's a lot easier I'm sure to hold a GoPro at 12min/km than 3min/km. In saying that it's still hard. Looking forward to your next video (already).
Absolutely inspiring mate. I recently ran a 5K PB (22:47) while being 10.5 kg heavier than last year when I ran a 22:54. You make me want to really focus and go sub-20 some day soon.
You just brought the whole day back for me so thank you! Such an amazing experience. Been running just over a year and my 1st GNR, was very happy with my 1.52 finish. Will definitely be doing it again
Hi Ben - followed your advanced HM plan and ran GNR in 93 mins. First ever race (first ever run in a group) so pretty happy with that. Birmingham Half in just under 4 weeks. Thanks +++ for all the content!
First time running in a group (especially the size of GNR) is pretty daunting.. but a great learning experience. Well done Mike. All the next in Birmingham!
Well done Ben it's such an iconic event and you managed to capture it. The GNR back in 2004 was my first ever race and I have been lucky enough to do it twice since then in 2009 and 2015. Hoping to go back next year for the 40th anniversary and give sub 80 a go
@@BenParkesthanks for asking 🙂 76.24 so 24 seconds slower than my best but pleased I got close 89th is a fairly good position. Looking forward to tracking you in Berlin.
You started at the front I started at the very back. You finished and I had only just crossed the start line. It was warmer than 12 degrees I got sunburned 🦞
Good run there Ben, I ran it this year dressed as Batman and managed a 1.23 finish, again like every year the crowds are just amazing for the full course, over in Berlin next week too for the big day
Ben, you inspired me a lot. I already run night half marathon with go pro on my head. Next time I will try run like you with gopro in my hand. But slower ofc (4:20) :D Good luck in Berlin! Greetings from Poland!
My wifes dad did a 69min gnr many years ago which I always find incredible but running that time while chatting and videoing is beserk! Well done! My best was 2h1m
Love the GNR. Hope you did oggey oggey oggey in the tunnels. Tough course. A long way from being flat. Tough incline around 11 miles if I remember rightly.
I could DEFOS beat 1:09 if it was that quiet when I ran over the Tyne Bridge! 🤥 Ha Ha! It was a superb day as always, my 5th time. Well done Ben, I think you’ll do well in Berlin , your peaking at the right time! 👍🏼
Ran this a few years ago. Managed to get sub 140 not my fastest but good enough. Very good race overall the atmosphere is like no other. 24 hours coach journey. Spread over the weekend. Plymouth and back
Yess Ben! Great time! I love running although football is my favourite sport, running is second, I try to get at least 1 run in weekly in a week packed of football I usually run 1500m for my school and my best time Is 4:51 (I’m 14) but I love to run longer distances more but at my school 1500m is the longest you can run☹️the great north run looked so fun👍👍
Hey Joe! It's good to play a few sports at school.. I played so many when I was 14.. cricket, rugby, hockey, golf and football.. I never ran though! Keep working hard and enjoying your football and running!
Thx for the upload. really enjoyed this video. I cant understand how you can chat and film at the same time, now I understand how my sis feel when Im chatting in our run =P My training is going pretty bad. 12 Okt I gonna do my first Ultra 50 km ( trail/ road. And yeaster day I did my long run 19 km and I almost die and it wasnt my hardest tempo
Amazing time Ben,1.45 for me but times are coming down thanks to the excellent advice in your RUclips channel vids,just purchased my first hat #gettingitdone
Really enjoyed watching this! Atmosphere looked great! Felt like I was running along too! Your time was good considering you dropped your camera and lost 2 mins so you should have enough in your locker for the 2nd half in Berlin 👍 to get the time you need.. so all good. Just keep to the training plan and you will do the biz. Good luck!
Wonderful video as always! Maybe get a small strap around your gopro and your wrist so you don't lose it? Perhaps that will make you relax your arms holding it too. So cool following the race "live". Best wishes for Berlin!
Incredible time considering you were filming and looking so controlled.... would love to see you really going full pelt at a half without the camera... what do you think you could do?
Probably not that much faster TBF.. maybe high 67's on a flat course right now.. on a great day, with a tail wind! Next half will probably be at the Big Half.. which isn't that spectacular to film, so will run full speed there!
Ben Parkes wicked, look forward to seeing how you do there! You’ve done an well, I’m sure you’ll smash your goal marathon time with a half time like this!!
Can you imagine being a 1:10 half marathoner and someone passes you up vlogging?
3:16 pace and you can still casually chat while running. That's like my flat out sprint 1K time, lol.
Rincerr yes me too 3:16 ! Insane pace when you talk 😂
Getting dusted by Ben while he's talking to a camera all casual has to be the worst lol.
I'm sure someone will come along and do that to me one day.. only a matter of time!
😂😂😂 i onve had a person run past me in sandals.. f#$%ing SANDALS!!!!!!!!
In one of the stills I can see my mate, he ran 68.50 in the end though!
iv'e had one guy running barefoot in front of me during one of my 10k races, he finished in 37 minutes while i finished just over 37:30, literally got me SO mad
Jody Ford Wasn’t one of the Tarahumara Tribe was it ? 😂😂😂
Can we take a moment to appreciate some of the sacrifices Ben makes to give us some good running content?
This has got to be some kind of world record. Fastest half marathon while vlogging. I don't know how you can talk and smile at that pace. You're a bad dude!
Don't be so humble, you pace your living room at a pretty fast clip in your vlogs.
lol literally the most effortless sub 70 half i've ever seen
This guy is someone to look up to. Hard working and one of the best personalities I've seen. Also all the great advice which helped me improve my running times.
Rudolph Clench came from a modest background running wise aswell
Only 11 minutes off the world record while talking and holding a camera lmao
Thanks
That’s just freaking insane DANG
You’re in good shape going into the Berlin marathon, 2:20 marathon possible, of course it is. 👍🏻
See you in Berlin.
As a Geordie, it's great to see you enjoyed the city so much - thank you for doing it and the race justice in the videos! I crossed the line a solid 16 mins behind you but can't wait to be back next year, hopefully at the finish a little sooner next time like
Loved being in the city James.. it's a special place! Well done on your race!
The support on the run looks amazing! It was never in my radar but deffo going to sign up in the near future.
Amazing time and even more amazing you can talk to camera during!
No way! I was literally right in front of you in the start blocks (definitely not at the end). I'm the tool with both hand in the air just before we go - still sporting my Belrin marathon 2018 wrist tag. haha.
Gonna get this shared and tagged as you run with/pass so many of our club runners. Great time too 😁
Watched loads of your vids mate, always inspirational and always put a smile on my face.
Great time Ben, love the videos so keep them coming!
Another great video Ben ... that was an phenomenal time to run carrying a camera, videoing yourself and surely all the distraction which that brings. Best wishes for the final few week of Berlin Marathon prep
Cheers garmin for getting Ben there a very humble dude 👍cheers Ben 👍
Hi ben I ran the GNR in 91mins. It was my first time and loved it! Been following u a month or so now keep up the good work
Well done Kevin! Great first GNR!! Lovely to hear you enjoy the videos :-)
Well, watching this before doing my 8x400m sprint session this morning was a good idea. Fired up! Awesome work Ben.
Wow that speed is amazing... All the while chatting along on the camera - Great job... Motivating as always!
Well done Ben, what a fantastic time. I did GNR for the 6th year in a row this year, I don't think I could bear to miss out on doing it now. It's always has such a fantastic atmosphere, glad you enjoyed it.
My first Great North run, managed a sub 2 hours with a 1h56m. The whole day was amazing from the support to the weather. Looking forward to Berlin myself, hope to see you there.
Hi Ben, very impressive running and congrats on being the first non-elite! I was the guy in the Bath vest who spoke to you at the start line, and also waved at the camera at about 3:45! It was nice to meet you, and maybe again at Frankfurt (but probably about 20 minutes behind you!)
Ah, lovely to meet you to Chris! How did the race go for you? If you do see me in Frankfurt then come over and we can chat GNR!
Ben Parkes 3 minute PB of 1:17:15 for me, so obviously very happy! I set off a little quickly (probably because of the camera!) but managed to keep it going
And will do! Good luck in Berlin too
@@chrismilbourne9693 woah u guys are super quick congrats both of you
Congrats for this great time. Thanks for sharing your experiences with us, Ben!
Ben..what can I say..a cracking time and with a Go Pro!! Love your videos and tips thanks for sharing. Wishing you all the best for Berlin mate. Haven't done GNR as yet but is on my running bucket list.
Great video . I've done The GNR 6 times and still get emotional while doing it , great support and fantastic occasion .
I ran *35km* in Chamonix with a GoPro... but in 8 hours 😆 super GREAT time and video yet again Ben, really enjoyed it. Well done, wishing you well :)
Enjoyed the vid Marc.. I've been to Chamonix quite a few times, but never run up that side to the Glacier.. enjoyed see your views!
@@BenParkes Cheers Ben, appreciate that and the support. It's a lot easier I'm sure to hold a GoPro at 12min/km than 3min/km. In saying that it's still hard. Looking forward to your next video (already).
Watching this pre 2022 GNR. Love it!
Absolutely inspiring mate. I recently ran a 5K PB (22:47) while being 10.5 kg heavier than last year when I ran a 22:54. You make me want to really focus and go sub-20 some day soon.
You are an inspiration Ben! Thank you for sharing.
Well done Ben! Another amazing run 🏃🏼♂️ and your off to comrades next year...that’ll be so good!!!
You just brought the whole day back for me so thank you! Such an amazing experience. Been running just over a year and my 1st GNR, was very happy with my 1.52 finish. Will definitely be doing it again
Aww, glad you liked it! And great to hear you'll be back at GNR again.. kudos on your 1:52, well done!! :-)
Fantastic running Ben. All the best for Berlin/Frankfurt. Hoping to run a sub 3 at Amsterdam in 4 weeks time
Got my fingers crossed for you James!!
Hi Ben - followed your advanced HM plan and ran GNR in 93 mins. First ever race (first ever run in a group) so pretty happy with that. Birmingham Half in just under 4 weeks. Thanks +++ for all the content!
First time running in a group (especially the size of GNR) is pretty daunting.. but a great learning experience. Well done Mike. All the next in Birmingham!
Well done Ben it's such an iconic event and you managed to capture it. The GNR back in 2004 was my first ever race and I have been lucky enough to do it twice since then in 2009 and 2015. Hoping to go back next year for the 40th anniversary and give sub 80 a go
Great running, best supported race the Great North Run. Excellent
Great video (again!) Ben, keep them coming and best of luck for Berlin. Go and "get it done!" 🏃🏻♂️💪🏼
Glad you enjoyed race mostly, great to meet you at the start. Shared this video with all my running club 🙂 hopefully some more followers for you
Aw, thank you Alan! How did you get on?
@@BenParkesthanks for asking 🙂 76.24 so 24 seconds slower than my best but pleased I got close 89th is a fairly good position. Looking forward to tracking you in Berlin.
Another great video! Great time Ben!!
I will be running my first marathon in Berlin. Aiming for a sub 3.20. God luck to you Ben!
..and GOOD LUCK to you Lars!!
Well done Ben! I ran it too, absolutely loved it. Good luck for Berlin!
I need to run this! Great job, Ben.
Top video. wishing you all the best for Berlin 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
unbeliveable effort congrats what a run =)
You are a machine! congratz for your time, very good race.
Great job Ben! I did the Great North Run 10 years ago when my nephew was sick! Luckily he's all good these days! You have such great attitude!
Great to hear he's all good now. Glad you enjoyed the video Elizabeth!
You started at the front I started at the very back.
You finished and I had only just crossed the start line.
It was warmer than 12 degrees I got sunburned 🦞
Me too.. I looked on my iPhone just before recording that and that;'s what BBC said!
Good run there Ben, I ran it this year dressed as Batman and managed a 1.23 finish, again like every year the crowds are just amazing for the full course, over in Berlin next week too for the big day
Thanks for another fantastic video Ben, you're an inspiration
The Great North Run looks amazing! I live in Brighton, so it's a bit of a journey for me! I'm doing the Great South Run in October 2022.
Great video, inspired to do this next year
Ben, you inspired me a lot. I already run night half marathon with go pro on my head. Next time I will try run like you with gopro in my hand. But slower ofc (4:20) :D Good luck in Berlin! Greetings from Poland!
Wow.. sounds fun with the go pro on your head. I'll have to try that!
@@BenParkes There's video: ruclips.net/video/WY0grZ8hNIA/видео.html
Wow that is flying, well done!
Well done Ben, loved the video!!
My wifes dad did a 69min gnr many years ago which I always find incredible but running that time while chatting and videoing is beserk! Well done! My best was 2h1m
Love the GNR. Hope you did oggey oggey oggey in the tunnels.
Tough course. A long way from being flat. Tough incline around 11 miles if I remember rightly.
Very tough incline about 11 miles!!!
69 minutes? Nice.
1:54:55 is my Pb. He is insane. 😂
SIXTY-NINE:05...nice.
Hoping to run the Great Nort Run this year. This will be my 1st time am hopin Covid dont stop the run am so excited and cant wait xx
Congrats
Great run and time on a tough course for fast times! All while carrying a camera (and dropping it) 👍
I could DEFOS beat 1:09 if it was that quiet when I ran over the Tyne Bridge! 🤥 Ha Ha! It was a superb day as always, my 5th time. Well done Ben, I think you’ll do well in Berlin , your peaking at the right time! 👍🏼
Def going to apply for comrades next year, gonna be my first, and probably last, ultra. Might need dragging across the line
Nice pink gloves! Easy to spot.
Are you running this year ben I will cheer you along 😊
Awesome run Ben! Really enjoy your videos! I am doing Comrades as well next year! 🤗🤗
Cool and well done !
2nd year running! No where near your crazy amazing speed but such an amazing event!! Well done!
Impressive run! I was wondering : What are those stickers above your knees after the run?
They are pads for my Compex machine.. just forgot to take them off after using it post race!
@@BenParkes how is the compex? I've looked at them a few times. Be interesting to see you do a video on them, if you haven't already!
Absolutely great performance!
Congratulations!
Great video Ben. I ran and vlogged it too, a tad slower though 🏃😉 good luck for Berlin.
2:12! Still very good in my book James! Kudos to you and well done with the video as well!
Ran this a few years ago. Managed to get sub 140 not my fastest but good enough. Very good race overall the atmosphere is like no other.
24 hours coach journey. Spread over the weekend. Plymouth and back
Yess Ben! Great time! I love running although football is my favourite sport, running is second, I try to get at least 1 run in weekly in a week packed of football I usually run 1500m for my school and my best time Is 4:51 (I’m 14) but I love to run longer distances more but at my school 1500m is the longest you can run☹️the great north run looked so fun👍👍
Hey Joe! It's good to play a few sports at school.. I played so many when I was 14.. cricket, rugby, hockey, golf and football.. I never ran though! Keep working hard and enjoying your football and running!
Thanks ben‼️
Göteborgsvarvet in Sweden has 60 000+ runners, and is also a half marathon. I think its the biggest there is.
Love your vid man ✌️
Congrats Ben!
Ben pal epic running, really excited for the Berlin marathon, go get it bud👌
Congratulations man, keep going
Thx for the upload. really enjoyed this video. I cant understand how you can chat and film at the same time, now I understand how my sis feel when Im chatting in our run =P My training is going pretty bad. 12 Okt I gonna do my first Ultra 50 km ( trail/ road. And yeaster day I did my long run 19 km and I almost die and it wasnt my hardest tempo
Great video Ben!! See you in Berlin
See you at next year's Comrades Marathon. Make sure you include lots of downhill running in your training!
Very fast! Nice run!
You do amazing with Gopro
Great video Ben, good luck for Berlin
Amazing time Ben,1.45 for me but times are coming down thanks to the excellent advice in your RUclips channel vids,just purchased my first hat #gettingitdone
Thank you very much Paul! Appreciate the support. Well done with your 1:45 🙌
Really enjoyed watching this!
Atmosphere looked great!
Felt like I was running along too!
Your time was good considering you dropped your camera and lost 2 mins so you should have enough in your locker for the 2nd half in Berlin 👍 to get the time you need.. so all good.
Just keep to the training plan and you will do the biz.
Good luck!
Baie dankie. Appreciate your sacrifice
Fantastic time Ben, still baffled how you go at these with the GoPro in hand.
GoPro's image stabilization is impressive!
What a guy!
Wow that is a pretty sick time while holding a GoPro. Pretty great even without it. How come you don’t run with a new Fenix 6 watch?
Wow! Great job! You’ll soon have also a new PB in marathon... Berlin or Frankfurt? Mmmm... Both! 😄😉👍🏼👏🏼💪🏼
Amazing effort! My absolutely favourite race, still chasing the sub 2 though!
You'll get there Kyle!!
Plot twist: he's chasing a sub 2 marathon
Thanks Ben, maybe next year!
Andrea, I’ll leave that to Eliud 😂
Absolutely Savage performance .. I've done both Berlin and Frankfurt, i think you will go sub 2.20 in Frankfurt.
Wonderful video as always! Maybe get a small strap around your gopro and your wrist so you don't lose it? Perhaps that will make you relax your arms holding it too. So cool following the race "live". Best wishes for Berlin!
Fuck this guy is fast lol
3:16 pace while volging lol my 5K pace 4:20
I watch your video I ran the Great North this year it was a great day flow you on strava
Incredible time considering you were filming and looking so controlled.... would love to see you really going full pelt at a half without the camera... what do you think you could do?
Probably not that much faster TBF.. maybe high 67's on a flat course right now.. on a great day, with a tail wind! Next half will probably be at the Big Half.. which isn't that spectacular to film, so will run full speed there!
Ben Parkes wicked, look forward to seeing how you do there! You’ve done an well, I’m sure you’ll smash your goal marathon time with a half time like this!!