Crazy that now you're on the brink of attaining sub 2.40! And that you ran a sub 3 in Boston while still so sick you had to walk a bit. Really amazing the differences that time and consistency brings!
Great video. The energy buidling up at a marathon like this is amazing. I was running the Hong Kong Half Marathon this year and from start to finish you have all those runners around and ppl cheering. This is really giving a boost. Gonna run the Full Hong Kong Marathon in Feb2020. Training is on!!! (Following your plan btw 😀)
Hey! Thanks so much and yes you’re right. The energy got me round. I loved every second of it. And good luck with the marathon! Let me know how it goes 👍🏻
Discovered this channel very recently. Really great stuff. Ben you're very strong on camera which is not so common. Keep up the awesome work. Regards, Harry
Running it in two months after a 3 year wait due to covid. You are part of my inspiration. Motivation has bee hard to maintain, but it has returned just in time. Your walking seemed like me after New York. Congrats on your great time!
Congratulations Ben. I run for the Knowsley Harriers and managed to get a place for the VLM this year through our club ballot after only applying for two years, so I was absolutely over the moon. My time wasn’t anywhere near as brilliant as yours but I managed to finished in 5:04:12, gutted I didn’t get under 5 hours but I did well for my first ever marathon. I was doing great till I got to 19 miles and then hit the wall, thought I was going to have to pull out but as you already know the support from the people of London was absolutely overwhelming and that’s what got me to the finish line. I did say NEVER AGAIN at the finish line but I’ve managed to get a place on the Salvation Army for next year, got to beat 5 hours. Congratulations again mate on your amazing achievement, hope your hips doing well.
That’s awesome, John! Good luck to you for next year. Maybe I’ll see you there!! Am hoping I’ll qualify as good for age and then hopefully run it as many times as I can qualify. Totally in love with it. Really hope you get a sub 5! Thanks for commenting 😊
This Messy Happy Fingers crossed for you Ben that would be absolutely amazing being able to run it every year. Good luck mate and keep the videos coming 👍🏻
Fantastic video and amazing time! Love how consistent the km splits are, and how you're tracking ahead of target all the time. Even more incredible after your injury! Well done!
Ben, you are awesome! Never has a person deserved tea & chocolate more. I feel bad for impersonating your tin man walking style at work the next day! You are an inspiration to all the kids you teach. Good luck with the tri 🏊♂️ 🚲 🏃🏻♂️ xxx
I'm watching this 25...times.. I think... 🤔 My running journey start with you guys (Mary Inc.)... I'm 46 old ..and my time it's limited ..BUT... MY MENTAL AND PSYCHICS ... Looks like anty clockwise... I'm 26 .. inside .. rock and roll ..baby.. thanks Rob
What an unreal video, the race does look amazing! I've got my name down in the ballet for next year so hoping to get a place, done a few half before and in training now for one next month but never a full one! Its videos like this want makes you want to go out and run! 👍
@@ThisMessyHappy I know really hope I do it's something I've always wanted to do, been running Now a couple of years done a few halfs so think I'm ready to go for a full one now!
I'll be tracking your progress and loving all the vlogs, im finding out so much I didn't know about little details and only found your channel last night, just amazing work thank you!
I found this video on a search a few months ago when I found out I'd got a London ballot place and I've watched it several times since! Also subscribed and love your videos and the way you present yourself and the information, not to mention the editing! London will be my first ever marathon so I'm trying to take as many tips as possible!! Keep doing what you're doing Ben and hope to spot you somewhere in April 😁🏃♂️
Thanks so much, Gavin. Very kind of you to say 😊 yeah definitely will be at London again so hopefully we can say hello! That’s so exciting that you’re running. Best race of my life. I’ve just today applied for New York as well 😬
Really awesome video. The first few mins of it was so good, with the selection of the music and your face, haha. My pulse really did go up by the excitement you built up so well. What a awesome result! Congrats on a job well done! :)
Thanks so much, Lara! Such amazing feedback and kindness. It was a really special day that’s for sure. And that tension was real, believe me 😂 thanks again, dude 👍🏻😊
a average of 4:11 through the whole run. thats just insane to me, im running about 3-12 km a run and depends on the distance but i get 4:40 - 6:00 in those runs. nice vid!
This Messy Happy Hi Ben, training is going well thanks mate. My son and I are running the Vitality half this Sunday, looking forward to it as every little helps.
@@ThisMessyHappy That's for sure. Feels like You're much better and You can achieve even more impressive time. Or maybe You already have better PB? 6.10 so in about few days. Cheers from Poland :)
Wait… have I already asked you this before on a different video… are you my buddy Carlos Lopez that I actually know or another (equally awesome obviously) Carlos Lopez? Crazy! 😂
I ran my first marathon in London 1994. It was awesome experience. I keep hoping that my wife and I can run London next year for our 30th anniversary, but it is crazy hard for us to get into it.
@@ThisMessyHappy I have had 14 year absence from Running, due to a back injury. So I have started the Run/Walk programme so I am hooked pal, never be at your level but I'm Running again.
Great stuff buddy. The way I look at it is there are no such thing as levels other than your own. They’ll always be someone faster u too you’re at the top and even then you don’t win them all! As long as you’re enjoying it then you’re winning! Really glad you’re getting back in to it. It’s a life changer for sure 🤟🏼
@@ThisMessyHappy Thank you mate, are you on strava pal, I'll give you a follow if you are. I'm in the HM forces, just got past my 22 year, so the injury has stopped a few promotions etc, but the best thing is now is that I'm back Running. I have a few realistic Goals coming up, and also some optimistic ones for next year, one may include runni g 42km 🤣🤣.
Yes mate, all over on Strava. I can’t remember my name on it though 🤦🏻♂️ but there is a club called This Messy Happy and I think I’m Ben Bridges on it?! Really glad to hear you’re back on it 👍🏻
Absolutely amazing vlog. Why don’t you take Tuesday off. Tell them I said you could. Again, congrats and while I’m not a huge tri fan I will be watching.m every video.
Ha ha thanks mate. Tuesday was indeed a rest day. I told my coach you said it was ok 😂 and thanks for sticking with it. There will still be loads of run and psychology stuff anyway so hopefully it will still be interesting 👍🏻
3:08 for a trail marathon said you could do it easily, but the injury said maybe not. In the end it was never in doubt perfect pacing all the way. What is your cadence like? I had chronic hip issues in the past which I resolved by increasing cadence.
I went through a charity to run. I was hopeful of being able to run a GFA time in that race so that I could requalify every year that my legs would allow, with a GFA entry!
Unless you don't live in England in which case running the London marathon is not necessarily the aspiration of a runner, right? There are many amazing marathons around the world.
Ha ha thanks Mark. Have you seen Ben Parkes’ marathon vlog?! He ran a 2:35 and talked the whole way round!! Now THAT is crazy 😂 yes the poor Easter egg did not last much longer after I stopped recording. RIP Egg.
So great watching other peoples experiences!! Isn't UA-cam amazing? The marathon was hard and painful but it was amazing to see so many people cheering on runners they’d never met before, handing out orange segments and sweets, high-fiving and giving pep talks (I needed a few)! My time was 4.33 which I’m pretty happy with considering my legs gave up on me at around 14 miles. Can’t believe I got myself going again. There were certainly a few moments where I thought I couldn’t do it, but the elephants and the crowds got me through. Here's a video of my experience... ua-cam.com/video/Tdbe4gLegek/v-deo.html Not sure I will do it again as my knees were and are in a lot of pain, but I am SO glad I crossed that finish line. An incredible experience. Loads of love to you and well done xxx
Shannon Palmer thanks Shannon. You must really like my video if you watched it/commented at 2 different times!! Either that or it wasn’t memorable at all! I can’t decide 😉😂
Well done on the sub 3h dream. Keep up the good work.
Cheers Adam. Much appreciated 👍🏻😊
Crazy that now you're on the brink of attaining sub 2.40! And that you ran a sub 3 in Boston while still so sick you had to walk a bit. Really amazing the differences that time and consistency brings!
Great video ! Amazed at how you've run at the exact same pace for the entire race ! This is consistency at its best !
Thanks so much 😊 yes I even surprised myself on this one!! Pacing better than Kipchoge 😂
I'm impressed and inspired. So much so that I actually put my name down for the ballot last Sunday!
Yes Simon! Awesome. Fingers crossed. How was poolside last week? Lonely? 😂
Thank you for sharing this amazing experience. Great video Ben 👍
Thanks Marco! Very much appreciated 😊
Great video. The energy buidling up at a marathon like this is amazing. I was running the Hong Kong Half Marathon this year and from start to finish you have all those runners around and ppl cheering. This is really giving a boost. Gonna run the Full Hong Kong Marathon in Feb2020. Training is on!!! (Following your plan btw 😀)
Hey! Thanks so much and yes you’re right. The energy got me round. I loved every second of it. And good luck with the marathon! Let me know how it goes 👍🏻
The consistency of those splits is unreal! Are you sure you’re not some kind of robot? Amazing!
Ha ha believe me I was a surprised as anyone 😂
Discovered this channel very recently. Really great stuff. Ben you're very strong on camera which is not so common. Keep up the awesome work. Regards, Harry
Thanks Harry. I really appreciate it. I don’t know about strong one camera though. Maybe more goofy 😂
Stumbled upon this and so pleased i did - inspiring on lots of levels - congratulations Ben
Thanks so much! Loving the stumbling 😂 welcome to the madness. I really appreciate the kind words 😊
Running it in two months after a 3 year wait due to covid. You are part of my inspiration. Motivation has bee hard to maintain, but it has returned just in time. Your walking seemed like me after New York. Congrats on your great time!
Wow congratulations, nice run! I also laughed about the guy next to you at 3:30 haha.
Ha ha was that you?!
I ran 2019 too it was the best race ever. Massive well done 👏 and thanks for making me get all emotional again remembering it all 🤣
Awesome Bridger!!! pleased for you mate. brilliant video too.
Congratulations Ben. I run for the Knowsley Harriers and managed to get a place for the VLM this year through our club ballot after only applying for two years, so I was absolutely over the moon. My time wasn’t anywhere near as brilliant as yours but I managed to finished in 5:04:12, gutted I didn’t get under 5 hours but I did well for my first ever marathon. I was doing great till I got to 19 miles and then hit the wall, thought I was going to have to pull out but as you already know the support from the people of London was absolutely overwhelming and that’s what got me to the finish line. I did say NEVER AGAIN at the finish line but I’ve managed to get a place on the Salvation Army for next year, got to beat 5 hours. Congratulations again mate on your amazing achievement, hope your hips doing well.
That’s awesome, John! Good luck to you for next year. Maybe I’ll see you there!! Am hoping I’ll qualify as good for age and then hopefully run it as many times as I can qualify. Totally in love with it. Really hope you get a sub 5! Thanks for commenting 😊
This Messy Happy Fingers crossed for you Ben that would be absolutely amazing being able to run it every year. Good luck mate and keep the videos coming 👍🏻
Fantastic video and amazing time! Love how consistent the km splits are, and how you're tracking ahead of target all the time. Even more incredible after your injury! Well done!
Ahh thanks Tom! Still probably my favourite race of all time. What a day 😊
@@ThisMessyHappy Doing it this year which will also be my very first marathon so paying attention to all the videos, advice, and tips!
Ben, you are awesome! Never has a person deserved tea & chocolate more. I feel bad for impersonating your tin man walking style at work the next day! You are an inspiration to all the kids you teach. Good luck with the tri 🏊♂️ 🚲 🏃🏻♂️ xxx
Ha ha thanks Jo. I actually felt bad for the chocolate. It didn’t stand a chance 😂 x
absolutely I love your contents. I just started watching your whole playlist love it very much:)
I'm watching this 25...times.. I think... 🤔 My running journey start with you guys (Mary Inc.)... I'm 46 old ..and my time it's limited ..BUT... MY MENTAL AND PSYCHICS ... Looks like anty clockwise... I'm 26 .. inside .. rock and roll ..baby.. thanks
Rob
Ha ha thanks Rob. That’s so kind 😊👍🏻
super result! and that you were able to record it and talk while running 4'km - brawo!
Thanks so much 😊 it was just a great day and energy levels were high so I was very lucky. I really appreciate your kind words 👍🏻
THOSE SPLITS! Amazing consistency. Cheers for the video
Ha ha thanks Luke. Luck more than judgement though 😂
Nice take on it. It's an amazing day out. It was my 1st as a supporter and not a runner. I love the camaraderie which is exposed
Cheers Doug. Bang on! It really restored my faith in humanity 👍🏻
What an unreal video, the race does look amazing! I've got my name down in the ballet for next year so hoping to get a place, done a few half before and in training now for one next month but never a full one! Its videos like this want makes you want to go out and run! 👍
Thanks buddy. I really hope you get in as it was just the best experience ever. As close to being an elite as I’ll ever get!! That support 😍
@@ThisMessyHappy I know really hope I do it's something I've always wanted to do, been running Now a couple of years done a few halfs so think I'm ready to go for a full one now!
Definitely. It’s tough but so so rewarding 👍🏻 good luck on your journey, dude
I'll be tracking your progress and loving all the vlogs, im finding out so much I didn't know about little details and only found your channel last night, just amazing work thank you!
I found this video on a search a few months ago when I found out I'd got a London ballot place and I've watched it several times since! Also subscribed and love your videos and the way you present yourself and the information, not to mention the editing! London will be my first ever marathon so I'm trying to take as many tips as possible!! Keep doing what you're doing Ben and hope to spot you somewhere in April 😁🏃♂️
Thanks so much, Gavin. Very kind of you to say 😊 yeah definitely will be at London again so hopefully we can say hello! That’s so exciting that you’re running. Best race of my life. I’ve just today applied for New York as well 😬
@@ThisMessyHappy ah that's brilliant, best of luck with it!
So good mate super happy for you and this just makes me happy. Thanks.
Thanks buddy. It’ll be you next! 😉😂
I’m doing the Yorkshire Marathon in 2020. Great result Ben 👊 Easter egg great recovery food 😉
Ohhh man I miss Easter eggs! 😂 can’t wait for those again ha ha
This Messy Happy Creme Eggs will be in the shops Boxing Day not long to wait 🤣
Congrats dude, you did so well!!
Thanks Erin! Very kind of you. Still buzzing now!! 😊
Really awesome video. The first few mins of it was so good, with the selection of the music and your face, haha. My pulse really did go up by the excitement you built up so well. What a awesome result! Congrats on a job well done! :)
Thanks so much, Lara! Such amazing feedback and kindness. It was a really special day that’s for sure. And that tension was real, believe me 😂 thanks again, dude 👍🏻😊
Congrats, Ben! I enjoyed the journey to the race and am looking forward to the triathlon journey as well. All the best
Thanks Anthony. Appreciate it. And now to triathlon 🤦🏻♂️😂
Glad I came across this vlog, great run mate smashed it
Thanks dude! 😊 yes it was a great day and everything fell in to place. Itching for next year already!! Have you done it?
This Messy Happy Not yet mate I’m running 2020 but starting to get some miles in now 👍
a average of 4:11 through the whole run. thats just insane to me, im running about 3-12 km a run and depends on the distance but i get 4:40 - 6:00 in those runs. nice vid!
Don’t worry, I feel the same about Nick Bester’s average per km etc. there are always levels above 😊
Loving the drama. Well done!
oh btw, if you think 40 mins in pen is a long time....try NYC, Boston or Chicago ;-)
Ha ha there is no running without drama! 😂 thanks mate
@@ThisMessyHappy lol ahhh the drama lama's ;-)
Great race. Congrats from Boston
Thanks so much 😊
I just found your channel, it is amazing!
Wow! That’s so kind of you to say. Thanks so much 😊 #daymade
Really enjoyed your video Ben. I’m running the VLM 2020 for the first time this year and so looking to soak up the atmosphere 👍😊
Ah that’s awesome! And thanks very much. You’ll have the greatest time. I’m running it again and I can’t wait 😊 how’s the training going?
This Messy Happy Hi Ben, training is going well thanks mate. My son and I are running the Vitality half this Sunday, looking forward to it as every little helps.
Great video Ben ... liked it a lot ... talk about consistent pace on your result sheet ! good effort.
Thanks Nigel! Yes I must admit I was pretty surprised at the end to see that pacing!! Luck more than judgement 😂
Amazing. I'm aiming right now for SUB90 in half marathon and u did less then 3 hours marathon with camera. That's sick!
Ha ha it certainly didn’t feel sick by the end!! Well it kind of did 🤢 when is your sub 90 attempt? Thanks 😊
@@ThisMessyHappy That's for sure. Feels like You're much better and You can achieve even more impressive time. Or maybe You already have better PB? 6.10 so in about few days. Cheers from Poland :)
Well done and congratulations.
Thanks so much 👍🏻😊
Been looking forward to this. Was great tracking you on the day and seeing your ridiculous splits. Great video and well done again 👏
Thanks Steve. Absolutely loved every minute of it. And it’s just the start of a crazy season!!
Amazing work Ben! Love your positive vibe!
Thanks dude. That’s really kind of you to say 👍🏻
Great video Ben you are an inspiration for us.
Wait… have I already asked you this before on a different video… are you my buddy Carlos Lopez that I actually know or another (equally awesome obviously) Carlos Lopez? Crazy! 😂
@@ThisMessyHappy i ithink another im fron Puerto Rigo and hope to meet you in person when i race London 😁😁😁
Wow...really enjoyed this one. Great vid, amazing mindset!
Thanks dude! It was just as enjoyable to run believe it or not. Unbelievable day 😍
Fantastic job! Well done 👍
Why thank you kindly 😘
Well done! Such an amazing but tough day
Thanks Shannon. Yes you’re right. Totally amazing experience and one that will stay with me forever. So awesome! Humans are just great 👍🏻
@@ThisMessyHappy Absolutely. I struggled from 14 miles and the crowds really got me through!
True true! And well done for doing it. Definitely a bucket list item 👍🏻
@@ThisMessyHappy wish I'd videoed more of it like you ua-cam.com/video/Tdbe4gLegek/v-deo.html
wow! perfectly even splits! well done!
Ha ha thanks! Couldn’t do it again if I tried 😱
Nice vid, very inspiring!!!
Thanks so much 😊
I ran my first marathon in London 1994. It was awesome experience. I keep hoping that my wife and I can run London next year for our 30th anniversary, but it is crazy hard for us to get into it.
It’s very tricky to get in. I had to go the charity route to get my run but it was well worth it. Amazing day 😊
Not just sub 3h, but that's a BQ! Well done!
Awesome!!! But what’s a BQ? 🤪😂 thank you 😊
@@ThisMessyHappy BQ = Boston Qualifier. Means you've qualified for the Boston Marathon.
Ahhh I see! I think the time will have expired by the time we can run marathons again but I think I have a sub 2:50 in me!!
Respect well done 👊
Thanks buddy. Best day ever!
Quality mate, well done.
Thanks so much, mate. Loved every second. So much so I’m going back for a second crack this year 😂
@@ThisMessyHappy I have had 14 year absence from Running, due to a back injury. So I have started the Run/Walk programme so I am hooked pal, never be at your level but I'm Running again.
Great stuff buddy. The way I look at it is there are no such thing as levels other than your own. They’ll always be someone faster u too you’re at the top and even then you don’t win them all! As long as you’re enjoying it then you’re winning! Really glad you’re getting back in to it. It’s a life changer for sure 🤟🏼
@@ThisMessyHappy Thank you mate, are you on strava pal, I'll give you a follow if you are. I'm in the HM forces, just got past my 22 year, so the injury has stopped a few promotions etc, but the best thing is now is that I'm back Running. I have a few realistic Goals coming up, and also some optimistic ones for next year, one may include runni g 42km 🤣🤣.
Yes mate, all over on Strava. I can’t remember my name on it though 🤦🏻♂️ but there is a club called This Messy Happy and I think I’m Ben Bridges on it?! Really glad to hear you’re back on it 👍🏻
Absolutely amazing vlog. Why don’t you take Tuesday off. Tell them I said you could. Again, congrats and while I’m not a huge tri fan I will be watching.m every video.
Ha ha thanks mate. Tuesday was indeed a rest day. I told my coach you said it was ok 😂 and thanks for sticking with it. There will still be loads of run and psychology stuff anyway so hopefully it will still be interesting 👍🏻
London is a special one 😊
Definitely. Best race ever 😍
Wow, cool video!!!
Thanks Matt. Best day ever! I’d recommend it. You’ll have to fly over to do it 👍🏻
Well done 🙌👍
Thanks so much, Lynne 😊
Nice one Ben
Thanks mate! It was an amazing day 😍
Very nice
Thanks 😊
I do like my running and I go out running 3 days and my dream goal to do a london marathon
Great dream goal to have, dude. It’s the best race I’ve ever done. Loved it 😍
Forgot to say the editing was on point too! 👊
Damm good time !
Thanks buddy! I’m going to try to best it next year though!! 😂
3:08 for a trail marathon said you could do it easily, but the injury said maybe not. In the end it was never in doubt perfect pacing all the way. What is your cadence like? I had chronic hip issues in the past which I resolved by increasing cadence.
Amazing run thanks for sharing. I’ve got a charity place for London in October. Goal is for under 6 hours is it doable ???
How did you secure a place? Heard its super difficult getting a ballot slot
I went through a charity to run. I was hopeful of being able to run a GFA time in that race so that I could requalify every year that my legs would allow, with a GFA entry!
Unless you don't live in England in which case running the London marathon is not necessarily the aspiration of a runner, right? There are many amazing marathons around the world.
What was the 10k you ran in Florida?
It was the celebration 10k (sometimes called the celebration pancake run). Epic race! 🤟🏼
"Holy shit"😂
Ha ha what a potty mouth 🤦🏻♂️😂
Well done, great video, though how you can run and talk at the same time is beyond me. I bet there's not much of that Easter egg left. Well done!
Ha ha thanks Mark. Have you seen Ben Parkes’ marathon vlog?! He ran a 2:35 and talked the whole way round!! Now THAT is crazy 😂 yes the poor Easter egg did not last much longer after I stopped recording. RIP Egg.
So great watching other peoples experiences!! Isn't UA-cam amazing?
The marathon was hard and painful but it was amazing to see so many people cheering on runners they’d never met before, handing out orange segments and sweets, high-fiving and giving pep talks (I needed a few)!
My time was 4.33 which I’m pretty happy with considering my legs gave up on me at around 14 miles. Can’t believe I got myself going again. There were certainly a few moments where I thought I couldn’t do it, but the elephants and the crowds got me through.
Here's a video of my experience...
ua-cam.com/video/Tdbe4gLegek/v-deo.html
Not sure I will do it again as my knees were and are in a lot of pain, but I am SO glad I crossed that finish line. An incredible experience.
Loads of love to you and well done xxx
Shannon Palmer thanks Shannon. You must really like my video if you watched it/commented at 2 different times!! Either that or it wasn’t memorable at all! I can’t decide 😉😂
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