Epic stuff Ben and Carla. Thanks for taking us along for your action packed week! You really packed a lot in. Huge congrats on the engagement guys that was really great to see. I look forward to receiving my wedding invite in the post 🤣 Best of luck for the Swiss Alps guys it's going to be awesome! 😎🤘
Thanks mate 😀 There'll be an ultra marathon between the ceremony and reception of course and gels instead of a wedding meal 😅 Really looking forward to getting out to the mountains again and this time further afield, good times!
Your training in the Swiss Alps looks incredible, Ben! The mix of tough climbs, strength work, and the scenic views of Scotland is just epic. Also, love seeing you and your fiancé making the most of your time together, even with the midges. Best of luck with the final preparations - can't wait to see how it all turns out!
@@MihaiGoRunning thanks Mihai! Just about recovered from the midges 😅 Was pleased to get in some mountain runs with the training this time, should definitely help come race day. Thanks for watching 🙏
We know you went to Gregg's really, Ben 😂 That stock footage of you in the gym was pretty convincing though...! Good work, finding a mobility routine you can stick to. I get bored after about a week usually. Good luck for race day 👍
OK I admit it, the gym video was AI generated 😅 Perfect placement of that Greggs next to a gym for refuelling! I used to really not want to do Mobility but I mostly do it in front of the TV so it doesn't feel like it's too much extra hassle.
😂😂 drop down!! Loved the bloopers but the rest is really really interesting actually, and quite motivating as well!! So looking forward to watching you smash your Alps 100!! Sending you and beautiful Carla my sincerest CONGRATULATIONS and all my very very best wishes for a long and happy life together ❤💍❤
@@bev9708 thanks Bev, that shot took so long to record 😅 but at least I got some good bloopers out of it! Great to be engaged and probably going to get married near our favourite trail of course, the South Downs Way 😅
Nice one Ben. Training looks like it’s going well 💪 🏃🏻♂️ Some familiar spots there. Think I filmed a shoe review in a spot you were training for my next video 😂 All the best
Thanks Aaron 😀 Oh cool, what shoe did you review? Love that spot at Ditchling Beacon and all the little trails that lead off it, always discovering new bits
Brilliant video. So much in it. We're on a 20 min daily hybrid S&C programme given by our movement specialist. Big gains hopefully. Congratulations on the engagement. You're made for each other. I see you've joined the Coros revolution. I just love the platform and data, although not collecting elevation at all. Final point. Regarding your microphone. It's time we invested. Was the one you spoke into at Dirchling the same one as at Loch Lomond, with the furry thing removed? Or are they two different apparati? Enjoy the rest of your well earned holiday.
Thanks both. It's been a lot of trial and error for me with S&C but definitely making progress and finding a program I'm pretty happy with. Love Coros, I've been using them a while now and although the display isn't as fancy as Garmin I really like the regular firmware updates and the crazy battery life and workouts creator. Yes I got the mic recently, it's one that plugs into my phone but can't be used with gopro. It's the same mic just with different covers. I'll see if I can find the name - still playing around with it but seems to be good so far
@@tworunningbrooms I think it might be gopro compatable if you get what's called a media mod but on the GoPro hero 10 which is what I've got there no Bluetooth connectivity for mics. If you've got a newer gopro it might do it but would need to see on the spec
Incredible training week there, huge mileage and elevation gain 😅😅 Watching your channel makes me tired just watching it all haha, I need to up my mileage big time, thank you for the motivation and the great video 🔥🔥
Thanks very much! Enjoying the taper weeks now before getting out to the mountains 😀 Nice to rest and chill a bit before the race too. Cheers for watching 🙏
Great training week. I like the weekly vlog style - that will be a nice memory to look back on. Really looking forward to the race video and congratulations on the engagement!
Thanks Ian! I've been doing fewer of these weekly vlog styles recently but thought I'd do one this time and really enjoyed putting it together. Thanks for watching
Thanks Ian! I've been doing fewer of these weekly vlog styles recently but thought I'd do one this time and really enjoyed putting it together. Thanks for watching
Great video, thanks for sharing your training. for my strength training I only do 4 exercises: barbell squats, dumbbell lunges, dumbbell incline press, pull-ups 2 times a week. that is all I think you really need for strength training for running. ski erg, I'm not convinced, I just use my poles on hills. but that's just what I do, I think it is important you do what works for you! I also do a lot of elevation without worrying about speed. Congrats on the engagement!
Thanks for watching and for sharing your strength exercises, always good to know what people do and what works for them. It's difficult to know if the ski erg has a big effect but it felt like quite an efficient way to build strength for pole use as we have got big continuous climbs where I live. The ideal would be mountains or big ascents where possible.
Epic stuff Ben and Carla. Thanks for taking us along for your action packed week! You really packed a lot in. Huge congrats on the engagement guys that was really great to see. I look forward to receiving my wedding invite in the post 🤣 Best of luck for the Swiss Alps guys it's going to be awesome! 😎🤘
Thanks mate 😀 There'll be an ultra marathon between the ceremony and reception of course and gels instead of a wedding meal 😅 Really looking forward to getting out to the mountains again and this time further afield, good times!
23:33 “Before I drop down…” - Perfect timing! 😂😂
😅 I think the camera and tripod just knew
Your training in the Swiss Alps looks incredible, Ben! The mix of tough climbs, strength work, and the scenic views of Scotland is just epic. Also, love seeing you and your fiancé making the most of your time together, even with the midges. Best of luck with the final preparations - can't wait to see how it all turns out!
@@MihaiGoRunning thanks Mihai! Just about recovered from the midges 😅 Was pleased to get in some mountain runs with the training this time, should definitely help come race day. Thanks for watching 🙏
We know you went to Gregg's really, Ben 😂 That stock footage of you in the gym was pretty convincing though...!
Good work, finding a mobility routine you can stick to. I get bored after about a week usually.
Good luck for race day 👍
OK I admit it, the gym video was AI generated 😅 Perfect placement of that Greggs next to a gym for refuelling! I used to really not want to do Mobility but I mostly do it in front of the TV so it doesn't feel like it's too much extra hassle.
😂
Ben, you'll to do so well at the Swiss Alps 100. We look forward to seeing you at the race weekend.
Thanks, looking forward to getting out there and enjoying the mountains. See you soon!
😂😂 drop down!! Loved the bloopers but the rest is really really interesting actually, and quite motivating as well!! So looking forward to watching you smash your Alps 100!! Sending you and beautiful Carla my sincerest CONGRATULATIONS and all my very very best wishes for a long and happy life together ❤💍❤
@@bev9708 thanks Bev, that shot took so long to record 😅 but at least I got some good bloopers out of it! Great to be engaged and probably going to get married near our favourite trail of course, the South Downs Way 😅
Fabulous effort you two and really admire your determination to go to Scotland and fight the midges to get some elevation 👊🏃🏻♂️🏃🏻♀️
@@michaelbennett6778 thanks Michael, we need to prepare better for the midges in the future, big spray maybe, they were a significant force 😅
Nice one Ben. Training looks like it’s going well 💪 🏃🏻♂️ Some familiar spots there. Think I filmed a shoe review in a spot you were training for my next video 😂 All the best
Thanks Aaron 😀 Oh cool, what shoe did you review? Love that spot at Ditchling Beacon and all the little trails that lead off it, always discovering new bits
Brilliant video. So much in it. We're on a 20 min daily hybrid S&C programme given by our movement specialist. Big gains hopefully.
Congratulations on the engagement. You're made for each other.
I see you've joined the Coros revolution. I just love the platform and data, although not collecting elevation at all.
Final point. Regarding your microphone. It's time we invested. Was the one you spoke into at Dirchling the same one as at Loch Lomond, with the furry thing removed? Or are they two different apparati?
Enjoy the rest of your well earned holiday.
Thanks both. It's been a lot of trial and error for me with S&C but definitely making progress and finding a program I'm pretty happy with.
Love Coros, I've been using them a while now and although the display isn't as fancy as Garmin I really like the regular firmware updates and the crazy battery life and workouts creator.
Yes I got the mic recently, it's one that plugs into my phone but can't be used with gopro. It's the same mic just with different covers. I'll see if I can find the name - still playing around with it but seems to be good so far
@@tworunningbrooms HMKCH Wireless Mic was the name of it. I got it from Amazon.
@timeonfeet ah thanks. So not Go Pro compatible? We don't record on our phones. The search, as they say on The Apprentice, continues.
@@tworunningbrooms I think it might be gopro compatable if you get what's called a media mod but on the GoPro hero 10 which is what I've got there no Bluetooth connectivity for mics. If you've got a newer gopro it might do it but would need to see on the spec
@timeonfeet ah thanks we have the 12 so should be. I'll pass on to Dawn to check out. My area of expertise is 1986 and beyond 😉
Incredible training week there, huge mileage and elevation gain 😅😅 Watching your channel makes me tired just watching it all haha, I need to up my mileage big time, thank you for the motivation and the great video 🔥🔥
Thanks very much! Enjoying the taper weeks now before getting out to the mountains 😀 Nice to rest and chill a bit before the race too. Cheers for watching 🙏
Great work guys Scotland and mud and water bogs are as common as brutal road hills in Brighton like elm grove and bear road .
Definitely! Good to get used to mud and bogs if you're heading up there 😅
Great training week. I like the weekly vlog style - that will be a nice memory to look back on. Really looking forward to the race video and congratulations on the engagement!
Thanks Ian! I've been doing fewer of these weekly vlog styles recently but thought I'd do one this time and really enjoyed putting it together. Thanks for watching
Thanks Ian! I've been doing fewer of these weekly vlog styles recently but thought I'd do one this time and really enjoyed putting it together. Thanks for watching
good luck in the alps, you look well prepared.
Thanks, looking forward to getting out there 🤓
Great video, thanks for sharing your training.
for my strength training I only do 4 exercises: barbell squats, dumbbell lunges, dumbbell incline press, pull-ups 2 times a week.
that is all I think you really need for strength training for running.
ski erg, I'm not convinced, I just use my poles on hills.
but that's just what I do, I think it is important you do what works for you!
I also do a lot of elevation without worrying about speed.
Congrats on the engagement!
Thanks for watching and for sharing your strength exercises, always good to know what people do and what works for them. It's difficult to know if the ski erg has a big effect but it felt like quite an efficient way to build strength for pole use as we have got big continuous climbs where I live. The ideal would be mountains or big ascents where possible.
@ Ah yes, that makes a difference, I am lucky to live near some big climbs.
Looks like and sounds like you're training really well. Looking forward to seeing how the 100k in the Alps goes... 6000m of elevation?! 😮
Thanks Neil, yes we've got some big lumps in the race so this will be a good challenge 😅
Great as always Ben. Bring your suntan lotion for Switzerland, it's gonna be a hot one!
Thanks Benny. Will certainly pack the sun cream and Sahara cap 😅 Hope the last bit of your training is going well
@@timeonfeet yes, and take an extra soft flask in your race bag.
@@bennyytube certainly will do! Always good to have a spare one in case it's hot