Loved watching this back - great vid! you worked so hard on the day - you were breaking when I picked you up and battled so hard to a dream finish. And what a day to run - relentless weather. Congrats on all your efforts in training, community and the race! Your the man of the match! 😂🚀😎🤩☝️💯🏃♂️🍟🥹😀
I can't thank you enough Adam! You really pulled me through the dark, your help and advice really saved the day. Also thank god you had that windproof mate that saved my life! Thanks once again for supporting me mate! 🙏😎🤘 #manofthematch
Huge congratulations Ben - you really captured the highs & lows of the day well. The final lap hand in hand with Zachary bought a tear to my eye, what a beautiful moment 🎉
Thank you so much Julie! It was a physical and emotional rollercoaster. I had an absolute blast! So proud to cross the line with Zachary he's my little hero. Thanks for watching Julie! 😎🤘
That was fantastic. Also, I don’t think I’ve ever seen an ultra video that properly conveyed the amount of food consumed. I loved the casual glee with which you visited each aid station for almost the entire run. It’s as if you were on a leisurely stroll at a food market sampling its wares, and not having just run high-double-figure miles. Made of strong stuff.
Thanks mate! There was a decent amount of eating throughout the day but it did drop off towards the end which I did pay the price for. But it's all a learning curve. I had a super day out there. Thanks for checking out the video mate! 😎🤘
A beverage of your choice this weekend to note your achievement. Some of those captures you did , even in the filthy weather are outstanding , I know you would have been in the cave , but in a few weeks when everything is healed up, re watch this and I am sure it will bring a smile to your face. It must be the week of the ultramen , Kieran Algers 'run tester' also throwing down 100 miles on the 13th , not to mention Lee's 2nd on his 50.
My first 100 miler and my first super chat! Thank you so much JBS! I really appreciate it mate! 🙏 Watching it all back during the editing made me choke up at points. It was a real rollercoaster ride and I loved it. Thanks for all your support mate it really means a lot! 😎🤘
🎉🎊HUGE CONGRATULATIONS BEN!!!!!🎉🎊 What an absolutely fabulous attitude, you are truly an inspiration and what a blessing it is to have you on youtube Ben!!! Thank you so much for sharing this with us!!! And ADAM TOO!!!! What a guy he is to do that with you!!! I got all teary there at the end, I can only imagine the emotion you must've felt!! 22h11min and 20th position!!!!🤯🤯 Bloody BRAVO Ben!!!!💪🏻🏅🏃♂💪🏻🍾🥂
Thanks very much Bev that is very kind of you! It was a physical and emotional rollercoaster and I really did enjoy the ride. I couldn't have done it without all my crew and Adam without him I wouldn't have made it through the night. Running all that was to share the track with Zachary at the finish was certainly worth it. Thanks for all the support Bev! 😎🤘
Hey there, Ben! Your journey through rain and wind, conquering those hills and overcoming exhaustion, was truly inspiring. This clip and your words reminded me that challenges can be turned into stepping stones to our dreams. Looking forward to more adventures and positivity from you, dear friend! 🏃♂
Ben, I watched this when it was first uploaded but kept forgetting to leave a comment… so here it is 😁 What an absolutely incredible achievement!! Tbh I had no doubt whatsoever that you’d be brilliant at this distance. The training miles and races in the build up were more than spot on. You were so unfortunate with the weather though. Summer races are on the whole, meant to be dry, if not a little too warm but running all that way in such miserable conditions, my hat goes off to you. I’ve never experienced anything remotely close. Loved seeing all the support from everyone out there for you, I could see it kept you running strong! Congratulations again Ben. That 100 mile race is well and truly yours 🎉🎉
Thank you so much for the double view Rachel 🤣👍 I am so pleased with how it all went. There are a few things that I will tweek for my next one but by and large it was spot on. Couldn't control the weather so just had to deal with it. Thank you so much for all the support I really do appreciate it. 😎🤘
An absolutely fantastic achievement Ben, well done. Using your own words, a big shout out to Adam for encouraging you for the 2nd part of the run. Well done.
Mate !!! I was in tears watching you cross that line with Zachary. Honestly that was hugely Inspiring and so emotional all in one video. Hugs kudos to you mate 💙. I don't know how you were still running towards the end. It really was impressive 👏. Huge shout out to Katie and the kids for supporting you all through this. Your mum, dad, Adam and the rest of the team were exceptional. Massive respect for you 💯. I was watching this trying to take pointers for my own ultra lol. Thanks for vlogging this mate it really was exceptional 👏 👍.
Cheers Stephen!.....I had a few tears too 🤣 It was a proper emotional and physical rollercoaster mate and I am sure you will experience something similar during the G2E. I couldn't have got to the finish without all the support from everyone. Adam was the man of the match and I am so grateful to Katie for driving Zachary all the way to the finish. Best of luck with the G2E training mate! 😎🤘
I literally only came sniffing around UA-cam looking for this . You are an absolute treasure , I told you back in February you’d be top 20 and let’s be honest that’s including faffing about with cameras and seemingly never out of breath and never without enthusiasm and smiling . Bless you man , what a cracking effort . Made it look easy . Big respect to Adam for putting in the night shift and ushering you along .
Cheers Gaz! You got it spot on mate! Do you have the lottery numbers? 🤣 Adam was the real hero of the story he did such a good job of getting me to the finish I couldn't have done it without him. Fancy giving it a go one day? 😎🤘
@@BenNotley its no small thing to come in at the front of a field of such capable runners that size . It’s no small thing for a working person with a busy family and two young kids to be organised enough to go out there and run at level for that distance . If I may be so bold as to offer a foreword to your biography - having enjoyed watching your training blogs and run with you what is obvious is that you marry perfectly the consciousness in training with a consciousness when running . The fact you are very much a disciplined , patient runner is what makes you a ergonomic and efficient runner and there for always a safe bet to do impressively well at NDW . I’d happily give a 100 miler a go . In fact I’d love a crack at it but annoyingly I had an illness which messed my eyes up a few years ago and seeing …running in the dark is a right fiasco so I will happily watch you do it instead . How are you feeling ?
Brilliant video, I love the "the rain is clearing" "the rain is not clearing" scenes. I was a few hours behind you and felt every bit of those ups and downs. Top effort
Cheers Adrian! The weather was so frustrating it kept baiting us with these sparkles of sunshine then it would chuck it down again 🤣 Thanks for watching mate! 😎🤘
Ben you are just amazing. Such a positive spirit and truly inspirational. I won’t lie watching that journey was a little like playing on my PTSD after my own experience this year but it’s made me more determined to go back again and give it another go next year. Congratulations to you and big up to all your incredible family and friends. 🎉🏃🏻♂️💯✌️
Thank you very much Micheal that's very kind of you mate. While I was editing it seeing the Detling steps made me break out in a sweat 🤣 you should be proud of your efforts mate the conditions were terrible. Thanks for all the support throughout mate it means a lot. 😎🤘
Bossed it like an absolute boss 💪💪 Your preparation, planning and fitness all came together brilliantly, on what looked like a really tough day. You had so much support from loved ones, who I'm sure will be immensely proud of you, Ben, and rightly so. Have a well deserved rest after that one buddy, and I can't wait to see what you decide to tackle next.
Cheers Mark! It was a super experience and although it was super tough I really enjoyed every second. I am very lucky to have such a great support network around me and I am very thankful to them. 😎🤘
Brilliant video Ben. You did brilliantly! Those weather conditions were horrendous. Should be very proud. Loved the lap with Zachary at the end. Wonderful to watch. 👏🏻🙇♂️
Cheers Chris! The weather was shocking mate! Can't believe it's August 🤣 Running all that way to share the track with Zachary was more than worth it. Thanks for watching bud! 😎🤘
The race vlog I have been waiting for!!!!! From the epic intro to the sublime filming all the way through to the finish...how you manage to run that far and film to a BBC Documentary quality I will never know. Well done on the Miler, an epic achievement.
Thanks Shaun! That's very kind of you mate! 🙏 Not sure how I do it to be honest I guess it's just years of practice 🤣 it was such a awesome race and I had a wonderful time. Thanks very much for all the support bud! 😎🤘
WE ARE ALL SO PROUD OF YOU 👏🏻❤️ Amazing video 👏🏻👏🏻 I honestly hand on heart don't know how you do it, I can't even run 1 mile (even with a beautiful view 😉) so god knows how you managed 100miles. The hard work, dedication and training has really paid off. You are the boys super hero Daddy and Zachary is already saying he wants to do the same race as Daddy when he's older. You inspire him everyday, I couldn't ask for a better role model for our boys. Hopefully when Theo's older you can all hit the trails and I can have some peace and quiet 😂 Honestly so so so proud of you, even though I wind you up (a lot 😂) this is a bloody huge achievement and you should be so proud of yourself 🙌🏻 Huge thank you to Adam for pacing you in the last bit (especially in the dark) you made sure he kept going and was able to cross the finish line with our little Zachary, a moment we will never forget! Daddy we love you so bloody much and couldn't be more proud 🥇❤️🥰 P.S........... "WHAT A LOVELY VIEW" 😂😉❤️
Thank you so much moose! You're the hero behind the scenes without all your support and allowing me to go out and train as much as I did I never would have been able to make it through. The buckle belongs to the both of us. We both put in so much work leading up to that day and I love you so much for that. You and the boys keep me motivated and inspired to keep going. ❤️ I am hoping that one day you might even be able to do a race yourself 😉 I can't wait until I can get out with both of the boys and we can all enjoy the trails together. I can't thank you enough for everything that you do for me. I love you so much ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Ben, absolutely inspirational the way you persevered from 122K when you said your wheels came off. That's still 40K to the finish. You're a legend! And beautiful finish with Adam pacing you into the stadium and your family cheering your accomplishment. Brought a tear to my eye! Thanks for sharing your training and this epic 100 miler!
Thanks Reto! It all came together on that day. Having Adam there on the day was so valuable he really got me through the worst. Without him I don't think I would have made it. Thanks very much for watching mate I really appreciate it! 😎🤘
Your positivity throughout was incredible! I’ve watched so many 100 milers where people go into a dark place. I’m sure you had moments but this was such a great video. Loved it. Well done Ben!
Thanks very much Christina that's very kind of you. There certainly were a few low points in the last 20k but they were mainly low energy rather than low mood 🤣 I really enjoyed the race it was an epic journey. Thanks for watching the video I really appreciate it. 😎🤘
The memories you are creating for that little boy is amazing Ben. Im sure moments like that will stay with him and no doubt stay with you. A fantastic video. Very well done to you and all your support crew. Im still not convinced running 100 miles in one go is for me but I guess never say never!!!
Thanks Phil that's very kind. It's going to be something for us to look back on in years to come and I hope it inspires him to give it a go himself one day. Thanks for watching Phil! 😎🤘
Well done Ben, you're a machine! Good training, amazing achievement, in those conditions, rain, mud, wind, wow. The 5 miles section after Detling is horrific. Bravo amigo!
Cheers Victor! It all seemed to come together well. The detling steps are shocking mate. They sap the energy from you so it's tough to run the flatter sections after it. Maybe if I do it again I will make sure I attack that bit slightly differently. Thanks for the support mate! 😎🤘
What an epic race and epic vlog. Such a team effort for those distances isn’t it, but all that hard work has paid off in your training that’s for sure. Lovely to see your son run the last 400m with you too! 👍😀
Cheers Jamie! It was an awesome experience and one I hope to have again sometime. Running all that was was worth it to share the finish with Zachary. He's the reason I started running and he is my inspiration. Thanks for watching mate! 😎🤘
Started watching this last night but kept the last 15min to watch with my morning coffee. This is a fantastic video. Very well shot and put together. It really portrays the journey and takes us all along with you. Fantastic running. It looked rough on Box Hill but the last lap is truly inspiring. You my friend are an absolute legend. Chapeau!
Thanks very much Neil! It's a bit of a long watch so I appreciate you sticking with it. It was a rollercoaster physically and emotionally but I enjoyed every second. Thanks so much for the support mate! 😎🤘
Ben you absolute legend. running in this weather was not the one but you completed it. all the friends and family coming out must have spurs you along. i was not disappointed in your filming work. youre amazing buddy. time for you to relax and start your new adventure. you passed Donnington manor hotel sign. funny my friend is getting married next month and thats where i am staying:) i also love everytime you see your mum its like 'HELLO MOTHER' made me chuckle.
Cheers Bradley! It was a shocking day for weather but we managed to survive. Donnington Manor is a lovely looking hotel mate. The course runs right alongside the car park just the other side of the fence from the silver Buddha. Maybe when you stay there you could get out for a run on the north downs way yourself. 👍 Glad you enjoyed the banter with my mum 🤣 Thanks for watching mate! 😎🤘
Epic fun! What a journey! Absolutely loved the multigenerational family involvement throughout! You are an ultra-beast! You've got me desperate to try a trail ultra now! Beautiful, emotional finish! Relax and celebrate, Ben! Well done!
It was a great adventure Paul and I loved every second. I am so lucky to have such a great support network around me and without their help I wouldn't have made it to the finish. I hope that you do give a trail ultra a go mate it's great fun. Thanks for watching mate! 😎🤘
Well done Ben. Such a great effort and result. It has been a pleasure to follow you through the training and of course your runs. Super video, I enjoyed it all from the dramatic opening sequence (thought I had put on 'The Ten Commandments' or 'Ben Hur' by mistake), through all that cold wet suffering, joking with the helpers at the aid stations, to the emotional finish. Just brilliant mate, you are a star.
Thank you so much for all the kind words of support throughout the training Pete! Your wisdom and advice has helped me. It was a real rollercoaster and I loved it! Thanks for watching mate! 😎🤘
You totally rock Ben ......totally crazy but your a legend , keep inspiring us ....gotta admit I wouldn't mind trying it .....baby steps first , congratulations 🎊
Thanks very much Andy! I hope that you can get to give it a go one day it's such a great experience. I highly recommend it. You're right to build to build up to it though don't just throw yourself into it. Thanks very much for the kind comment and thanks for watching! 😎🤘
Epic stuff, really well done. You got me emotional at the end 😂.. felt it and kind of know that feeling … loved the call out for Zachary. Great support from all, especially Adam.
Cheers James! Running all that way to run the lap with Zachary was well worth it, it meant so much to me. Adam saved the day through the night his expertise and advice really helped get me through the dark. Thanks for watching mate! 😎🤘
Thanks Debbie! I am so glad the training did its job. Everything came together on the day. Lucky I had a great crew to support me too. It was a team effort. Thanks for all the support! 😎🤘
Brilliant achievement Ben, really enjoyed watching this. Certainly went quite fast that opening 50K aha but easy to do, what an amazing event! I grew up in Chilworth, so know many of the routes around the North downs... is a beaut of an area, brought back some fond memories. I also thought the cinematic intro was really cool with the music, really sets the tone. Again big well done mate.
Thanks very much for watching! I am glad it brought back some good memories for you. It's a beautiful part of the country with some great trails. I did get slightly caught up in the buzz at the start I didn't realise I was running with the front runners at the start until after I had finished the race so definitely too fast 🤣 Thanks for watching once again! 😎🤘
Truly an epic, Ben. Well done on such an incredible journey over those 20 weeks. This will always be special to look back on and will inspire many runners mad enough along the way 😁
A truly amazing feat. Well done on running so very far, Ben. Thank goodness it wasn't hot, just damp. The video was a masterpiece, not just because you filmed throughout the run but because you excelled in production quality. You are a natural in front of a camera.
Cheers Richard! It was a great day despite the conditions. The damp has left we with a bit of chaffing but at least it kept me cool. Slightly too cold at night though which wasn't ideal but we got through 🤣 that's very kind of you to say mate it gets easier with practice 🤣 thanks for watching! 😎🤘
@@RichardHodgsonGuildford I still have a few more races in the calendar for 2023 but nothing that long. It's going to be one of the Shere trail races in September next. Ah wow that's pretty cool mate! I bet it was a lot different back then.
Brilliant vid. I did the last 25 miles as a pacer for my mate who Came 7th Dean Harrison. It was the furthest Iv ever ran so appreciate just how hard it is to do the miles you all did. Loved the experience.
Super stuff great job Mark! Huge kudos to Dean on a fantastic result. Amazing stuff for battling the elements with him. Glad you enjoyed the experience. Thanks for checking out the video I really appreciate it! 😎🤘
Loved the video and performance on the day, the training was solid..... I've almost come to expect nothing less from you now :D You're a great person and runner. Weather looked challenging, but I think I'd almost prefer it to be like that over +30c, still requires management in your conditions, but less likely to go south with dehydration..... although as we discussed and saw in the video, if you go slower in that weather it can get cold and not so fun.
Thanks so much Marc that's very kind of you mate. I am lucky to have so many inspiring people around me including yourself. The weather will always been something we have no control over but what we can control is how we deal with it. Despite the bad conditions I am really pleased with my performance. Thanks for watching Marc I really appreciate the support mate! 😎🤘
Saw you early on coming through Reigate Hill (where I was helping on the Aid station). You were looking great and were so positive, despite the awful weather - so glad to see the full, epic journey. Amazing job Ben! Congratulations!
Thank you very much for helping out on the day Zoe without people like you giving up their time these races can't happen. 🙏 Thanks very much for watching the video I really appreciate it! 😎🤘
Well done Ben 🎉 Great effort throughout! Shame about the weather but better that than relentless heat and sunshine ☀️ Watched most of it just now but I’ll need to see the last bit later today 👍 Good to see there was plenty of food and you were refuelling well 😀
I’m jealous you had a Macdonalds along the route! I’ve often dreamed of that coming around the next corner in a race! Well done again Ben, a great way to finish with Zachery 🙌
Thanks very much Martin! It all came together on the day and it was an epic experience. The rain was relentless and its left me with some serious chaffage 🤣 it got super cold in the night it's crazy to think it's August and you can see your breath 🤣 The McDonald's was a nice touch for sure but they will be removing that next year when the course goes back to normal. Luckily for me that was part of the diversion 🤣 Thanks very much for all the support mate! 😎🤘
Cheers Danny! It was great to see you at Botley Hill. Thank you very much for looking after me and all the other runners. These amazing races don't happen without people like you. 🙏 Thanks for watching mate! 😎🤘
Cheers Tom it was brutal out there through the night mate. But I made it through. Huge congrats to you on a stellar performance mate! 4th is absolutely amazing! Massive kudos mate! 👏😎🤘🏅
@@BenNotley must be good to have the special buckle and very well deserved… yes it was me at bluebell, Twas a great shift up there - obvs not great conditions but you runners were super awesome, I was expecting a lot more issues/drop outs… well done again
@@grahamcook6702 it's still a bit surreal to be honest mate. Thank you so much for helping me bud I met so many Graham's along the way that day and by the point I had got to you I was starting to loose my mind 🤣 thank you for helping out you guys are the really heroes of the day. 😎🤘
@@BenNotley an ultra is not in the cards for me until I qualify for Boston. But hopefully that happens soon and I can take that. I definitely have it on my bucket list
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Hello @Ben Notley! Centurion North Downs Way 100 - Race VLOG Great video sharing, thank you. Wishing you and your family good health and peace. Happy to partner with you.
Amazing! Just brilliant account of your first 100. Memories for life. Well done Ben. (I don’t blame you for the emotions at the end when Zach joined you). Legend. 💪🏼
Cheers Francois! Your efforts at the Lakeland 100 really inspired me mate. It was an epix adventure and I am sure I will be doing another 100. Thanks for watching mate! 😎🤘
Thanks very much Lee! It was a big deal for me. I had the best time even though it was bloody hard work. Thanks for coming back to comment mate I know you watched on the big screen. The support really means a lot bud! 😎🤘
Great video and well done on a brilliant run, you made it look easy! I've done a 68 mile race along the North Downs Way (Guildford to Bluebell Hill) and my legs got destroyed very quickly with all the steps and sharp hills. Would like to try the 100 someday.
Thanks very much for checking out the video! That's awesome! What race was that? The hills on the NDW are pretty awkward. Steep and unrunable in most cases. Even the down hills are pretty grim. I am sure you would love the 100 if you enjoyed the 68. Thanks for watching! 😎🤘
@@BenNotley I worked with a guy from Camberley area. He told me it rains most bank holidays. I want to do a ultra there someday. Montane Spine winter is the crazy one on my list some day. I need some artic ultra experience in North USA before trying it. It looks pretty epic
@@Runnerrwe the winter spine is a monster mate! That would be so epic. Don't think I will ever be good enough (or crazy) enough to take that on. Well the full one that is. 🤣👍
Quality vlog, Ben. Was great to relive this epic race. You absolutely smashed it. Brilliant time and you were clearly loving it! Nicely done 👍 Got any plans for the next one, or is it time to recover for a bit now? 😅
Cheers Craig! It was so good to watch and rewatch your video of the race in preparation to run it myself it really kept me inspired. I really did enjoy myself even though the crippling tiredness towards the end 🤣 I have a few more races left in the diary over the next coming months but nothing as long as that. Thanks for watching mate! 😎🤘
Massive congratulations mate and truly inspirational! That looked really tough out there in those conditions!! You deserve a long rest now, until you sign up to another crazy challenge that is!! 😂
Cheers James! It was an epic adventure mate and despite the horrible conditions I enjoyed every second of it. Thanks for checking out the video mate I really appreciate it! 😎🤘
Top work Ben very impressive. I see that you came 20th overall which I think everybody should know about as that is class running in a very high profile ultra. I found 100 miles on a bike a challenge enough few years back so can only imagine how the legs feel going this far. I was wrecked after "just" 35 miles/55K with your co runner Stephen Cousins when I tried to go long couple of years ago. I never quite know how you manage to navigate in the dark. Do you have the course on your watch or you know it already well enough or is it just well sign posted or bit of all? Challenging day weather wise I imagine or do you think a bit of mud heels was a good compromise in lieu of a baking hot day like I see the SDW 100 was? Shame no appearance from the bucket hat though! I did fear your goal pace was a bit bold when you seem to set off at 8 min miles from Farnham but you held it together well. At least you were wise enough not to drop in some 6 min miling. BQ training maybe next year? At least I would be familiar with the last lap on a running track. Must be tricky if you are honest about logging miles of your shoes on Strava if you change them up halfway but imagine you were glad to get into some dry ones for a bit. Hope you are recovering well and hope to bump into you on the trails as we often do! Of course now I have the Ultrafly (and decided only honest of me to not send back them for a refund) I have some shoes to look the part with you - well now they are more grey than white that is.
Thank you very much Mr Grose! It was a absolutely insane day. Such a physical and emotional rollercoaster. I spotted Stephen and Victoria at registration but I was too nervous to say hi. I had the course on my watch but it was also extremely well marked so you could probably run it without using the GPX. The weather was shocking for the beginning of August but it's been fine since that day 🤣 Plenty of mud on the heels and all up my legs too 🤣 Thanks for watching Mate and hopefully we can meet up for a run soon! 😎🤘
Ah mate, what a run and what a vid 🤯 So amazing to see it all come together, thoroughly deserved after how you've prepared for it and what an emotional finish too to run the lap of the track with Zachary, such a special moment. Hope you're resting up and recovering well and not planning a 100k this weekend like after the NDW50 😂
Cheers Ben! You will be pleased to hear there isn't any 100ks in the diary for this weekend mate 🤣 As you know it's a emotional roller coaster but I loved it. So glad to have Adam there for the advice and wisdom throughout the night. He saved the day. Thanks for watching mate I really appreciate it as always! 😎🤘
Loved watching this back - great vid! you worked so hard on the day - you were breaking when I picked you up and battled so hard to a dream finish. And what a day to run - relentless weather. Congrats on all your efforts in training, community and the race! Your the man of the match! 😂🚀😎🤩☝️💯🏃♂️🍟🥹😀
I can't thank you enough Adam! You really pulled me through the dark, your help and advice really saved the day. Also thank god you had that windproof mate that saved my life! Thanks once again for supporting me mate! 🙏😎🤘 #manofthematch
Huge congratulations Ben - you really captured the highs & lows of the day well. The final lap hand in hand with Zachary bought a tear to my eye, what a beautiful moment 🎉
Thank you so much Julie! It was a physical and emotional rollercoaster. I had an absolute blast! So proud to cross the line with Zachary he's my little hero. Thanks for watching Julie! 😎🤘
That was fantastic. Also, I don’t think I’ve ever seen an ultra video that properly conveyed the amount of food consumed. I loved the casual glee with which you visited each aid station for almost the entire run. It’s as if you were on a leisurely stroll at a food market sampling its wares, and not having just run high-double-figure miles. Made of strong stuff.
Thanks mate! There was a decent amount of eating throughout the day but it did drop off towards the end which I did pay the price for. But it's all a learning curve. I had a super day out there. Thanks for checking out the video mate! 😎🤘
A beverage of your choice this weekend to note your achievement. Some of those captures you did , even in the filthy weather are outstanding , I know you would have been in the cave , but in a few weeks when everything is healed up, re watch this and I am sure it will bring a smile to your face. It must be the week of the ultramen , Kieran Algers 'run tester' also throwing down 100 miles on the 13th , not to mention Lee's 2nd on his 50.
My first 100 miler and my first super chat! Thank you so much JBS! I really appreciate it mate! 🙏 Watching it all back during the editing made me choke up at points. It was a real rollercoaster ride and I loved it. Thanks for all your support mate it really means a lot! 😎🤘
🎉🎊HUGE CONGRATULATIONS BEN!!!!!🎉🎊 What an absolutely fabulous attitude, you are truly an inspiration and what a blessing it is to have you on youtube Ben!!! Thank you so much for sharing this with us!!! And ADAM TOO!!!! What a guy he is to do that with you!!! I got all teary there at the end, I can only imagine the emotion you must've felt!! 22h11min and 20th position!!!!🤯🤯 Bloody BRAVO Ben!!!!💪🏻🏅🏃♂💪🏻🍾🥂
Thanks very much Bev that is very kind of you! It was a physical and emotional rollercoaster and I really did enjoy the ride. I couldn't have done it without all my crew and Adam without him I wouldn't have made it through the night. Running all that was to share the track with Zachary at the finish was certainly worth it. Thanks for all the support Bev! 😎🤘
Hey there, Ben! Your journey through rain and wind, conquering those hills and overcoming exhaustion, was truly inspiring. This clip and your words reminded me that challenges can be turned into stepping stones to our dreams. Looking forward to more adventures and positivity from you, dear friend! 🏃♂
Thank you very much Mihai! You are very kind. It was a tough day but it was an epic adventure and I loved it. Thanks for watching buddy! 😎🤘
Ben, I watched this when it was first uploaded but kept forgetting to leave a comment… so here it is 😁
What an absolutely incredible achievement!! Tbh I had no doubt whatsoever that you’d be brilliant at this distance. The training miles and races in the build up were more than spot on. You were so unfortunate with the weather though. Summer races are on the whole, meant to be dry, if not a little too warm but running all that way in such miserable conditions, my hat goes off to you. I’ve never experienced anything remotely close. Loved seeing all the support from everyone out there for you, I could see it kept you running strong!
Congratulations again Ben. That 100 mile race is well and truly yours 🎉🎉
Thank you so much for the double view Rachel 🤣👍 I am so pleased with how it all went. There are a few things that I will tweek for my next one but by and large it was spot on. Couldn't control the weather so just had to deal with it. Thank you so much for all the support I really do appreciate it. 😎🤘
An absolutely fantastic achievement Ben, well done. Using your own words, a big shout out to Adam for encouraging you for the 2nd part of the run. Well done.
Cheers Grandad! Adam was the man of the match for sure he really saved the day. Wouldn't have made it without him. 😎🤘
Mate !!! I was in tears watching you cross that line with Zachary. Honestly that was hugely Inspiring and so emotional all in one video. Hugs kudos to you mate 💙. I don't know how you were still running towards the end. It really was impressive 👏. Huge shout out to Katie and the kids for supporting you all through this. Your mum, dad, Adam and the rest of the team were exceptional. Massive respect for you 💯. I was watching this trying to take pointers for my own ultra lol. Thanks for vlogging this mate it really was exceptional 👏 👍.
Cheers Stephen!.....I had a few tears too 🤣 It was a proper emotional and physical rollercoaster mate and I am sure you will experience something similar during the G2E. I couldn't have got to the finish without all the support from everyone. Adam was the man of the match and I am so grateful to Katie for driving Zachary all the way to the finish. Best of luck with the G2E training mate! 😎🤘
I literally only came sniffing around UA-cam looking for this .
You are an absolute treasure , I told you back in February you’d be top 20 and let’s be honest that’s including faffing about with cameras and seemingly never out of breath and never without enthusiasm and smiling .
Bless you man , what a cracking effort . Made it look easy .
Big respect to Adam for putting in the night shift and ushering you along .
Hear hear!!!
Cheers Gaz! You got it spot on mate! Do you have the lottery numbers? 🤣 Adam was the real hero of the story he did such a good job of getting me to the finish I couldn't have done it without him. Fancy giving it a go one day? 😎🤘
@@BenNotley its no small thing to come in at the front of a field of such capable runners that size . It’s no small thing for a working person with a busy family and two young kids to be organised enough to go out there and run at level for that distance .
If I may be so bold as to offer a foreword to your biography - having enjoyed watching your training blogs and run with you what is obvious is that you marry perfectly the consciousness in training with a consciousness when running . The fact you are very much a disciplined , patient runner is what makes you a ergonomic and efficient runner and there for always a safe bet to do impressively well at NDW .
I’d happily give a 100 miler a go . In fact I’d love a crack at it but annoyingly I had an illness which messed my eyes up a few years ago and seeing …running in the dark is a right fiasco so I will happily watch you do it instead .
How are you feeling ?
Brilliant video, I love the "the rain is clearing" "the rain is not clearing" scenes. I was a few hours behind you and felt every bit of those ups and downs. Top effort
Cheers Adrian! The weather was so frustrating it kept baiting us with these sparkles of sunshine then it would chuck it down again 🤣 Thanks for watching mate! 😎🤘
Ben you are just amazing. Such a positive spirit and truly inspirational. I won’t lie watching that journey was a little like playing on my PTSD after my own experience this year but it’s made me more determined to go back again and give it another go next year. Congratulations to you and big up to all your incredible family and friends. 🎉🏃🏻♂️💯✌️
Thank you very much Micheal that's very kind of you mate. While I was editing it seeing the Detling steps made me break out in a sweat 🤣 you should be proud of your efforts mate the conditions were terrible. Thanks for all the support throughout mate it means a lot. 😎🤘
Bossed it like an absolute boss 💪💪 Your preparation, planning and fitness all came together brilliantly, on what looked like a really tough day. You had so much support from loved ones, who I'm sure will be immensely proud of you, Ben, and rightly so. Have a well deserved rest after that one buddy, and I can't wait to see what you decide to tackle next.
Cheers Mark! It was a super experience and although it was super tough I really enjoyed every second. I am very lucky to have such a great support network around me and I am very thankful to them. 😎🤘
Brilliant video Ben. You did brilliantly! Those weather conditions were horrendous. Should be very proud. Loved the lap with Zachary at the end. Wonderful to watch. 👏🏻🙇♂️
Cheers Chris! The weather was shocking mate! Can't believe it's August 🤣 Running all that way to share the track with Zachary was more than worth it. Thanks for watching bud! 😎🤘
The race vlog I have been waiting for!!!!! From the epic intro to the sublime filming all the way through to the finish...how you manage to run that far and film to a BBC Documentary quality I will never know. Well done on the Miler, an epic achievement.
Thanks Shaun! That's very kind of you mate! 🙏 Not sure how I do it to be honest I guess it's just years of practice 🤣 it was such a awesome race and I had a wonderful time. Thanks very much for all the support bud! 😎🤘
WE ARE ALL SO PROUD OF YOU 👏🏻❤️
Amazing video 👏🏻👏🏻 I honestly hand on heart don't know how you do it, I can't even run 1 mile (even with a beautiful view 😉) so god knows how you managed 100miles. The hard work, dedication and training has really paid off. You are the boys super hero Daddy and Zachary is already saying he wants to do the same race as Daddy when he's older. You inspire him everyday, I couldn't ask for a better role model for our boys. Hopefully when Theo's older you can all hit the trails and I can have some peace and quiet 😂 Honestly so so so proud of you, even though I wind you up (a lot 😂) this is a bloody huge achievement and you should be so proud of yourself 🙌🏻 Huge thank you to Adam for pacing you in the last bit (especially in the dark) you made sure he kept going and was able to cross the finish line with our little Zachary, a moment we will never forget! Daddy we love you so bloody much and couldn't be more proud 🥇❤️🥰
P.S........... "WHAT A LOVELY VIEW" 😂😉❤️
Thank you so much moose! You're the hero behind the scenes without all your support and allowing me to go out and train as much as I did I never would have been able to make it through. The buckle belongs to the both of us. We both put in so much work leading up to that day and I love you so much for that. You and the boys keep me motivated and inspired to keep going. ❤️ I am hoping that one day you might even be able to do a race yourself 😉 I can't wait until I can get out with both of the boys and we can all enjoy the trails together. I can't thank you enough for everything that you do for me. I love you so much ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Ben, absolutely inspirational the way you persevered from 122K when you said your wheels came off. That's still 40K to the finish. You're a legend! And beautiful finish with Adam pacing you into the stadium and your family cheering your accomplishment. Brought a tear to my eye! Thanks for sharing your training and this epic 100 miler!
Thanks Reto! It all came together on that day. Having Adam there on the day was so valuable he really got me through the worst. Without him I don't think I would have made it. Thanks very much for watching mate I really appreciate it! 😎🤘
Your positivity throughout was incredible! I’ve watched so many 100 milers where people go into a dark place. I’m sure you had moments but this was such a great video. Loved it. Well done Ben!
Thanks very much Christina that's very kind of you. There certainly were a few low points in the last 20k but they were mainly low energy rather than low mood 🤣 I really enjoyed the race it was an epic journey. Thanks for watching the video I really appreciate it. 😎🤘
The memories you are creating for that little boy is amazing Ben. Im sure moments like that will stay with him and no doubt stay with you. A fantastic video. Very well done to you and all your support crew. Im still not convinced running 100 miles in one go is for me but I guess never say never!!!
Thanks Phil that's very kind. It's going to be something for us to look back on in years to come and I hope it inspires him to give it a go himself one day. Thanks for watching Phil! 😎🤘
Well done Ben, you're a machine! Good training, amazing achievement, in those conditions, rain, mud, wind, wow. The 5 miles section after Detling is horrific. Bravo amigo!
Cheers Victor! It all seemed to come together well. The detling steps are shocking mate. They sap the energy from you so it's tough to run the flatter sections after it. Maybe if I do it again I will make sure I attack that bit slightly differently. Thanks for the support mate! 😎🤘
What an epic race and epic vlog. Such a team effort for those distances isn’t it, but all that hard work has paid off in your training that’s for sure. Lovely to see your son run the last 400m with you too! 👍😀
Cheers Jamie! It was an awesome experience and one I hope to have again sometime. Running all that was was worth it to share the finish with Zachary. He's the reason I started running and he is my inspiration. Thanks for watching mate! 😎🤘
Brilliant film of an absolutely extraordinary run, Ben! Not a dry eye in the house for your lap of honour with Zachary😊
Thanks very much Nicholas! I really appreciate you checking it out! The lap of the track with Zachary was well worth running all that way for. 😎🤘
Started watching this last night but kept the last 15min to watch with my morning coffee.
This is a fantastic video. Very well shot and put together. It really portrays the journey and takes us all along with you.
Fantastic running. It looked rough on Box Hill but the last lap is truly inspiring. You my friend are an absolute legend. Chapeau!
Thanks very much Neil! It's a bit of a long watch so I appreciate you sticking with it. It was a rollercoaster physically and emotionally but I enjoyed every second. Thanks so much for the support mate! 😎🤘
Ben you absolute legend. running in this weather was not the one but you completed it. all the friends and family coming out must have spurs you along. i was not disappointed in your filming work. youre amazing buddy. time for you to relax and start your new adventure. you passed Donnington manor hotel sign. funny my friend is getting married next month and thats where i am staying:) i also love everytime you see your mum its like 'HELLO MOTHER' made me chuckle.
Cheers Bradley! It was a shocking day for weather but we managed to survive. Donnington Manor is a lovely looking hotel mate. The course runs right alongside the car park just the other side of the fence from the silver Buddha. Maybe when you stay there you could get out for a run on the north downs way yourself. 👍 Glad you enjoyed the banter with my mum 🤣 Thanks for watching mate! 😎🤘
Excellent job, Ben! Especially with that weather. Wow!
Thanks Steven! It was an epic adventure. Huge kudos to you on your superb result at Leadville! 👏😎🤘
Epic fun! What a journey! Absolutely loved the multigenerational family involvement throughout! You are an ultra-beast! You've got me desperate to try a trail ultra now! Beautiful, emotional finish! Relax and celebrate, Ben! Well done!
It was a great adventure Paul and I loved every second. I am so lucky to have such a great support network around me and without their help I wouldn't have made it to the finish. I hope that you do give a trail ultra a go mate it's great fun. Thanks for watching mate! 😎🤘
Stunning views! Lovely places! Greetings from Palma de Mallorca
Thank you very much! 😎🤘
Well done Ben. Such a great effort and result. It has been a pleasure to follow you through the training and of course your runs. Super video, I enjoyed it all from the dramatic opening sequence (thought I had put on 'The Ten Commandments' or 'Ben Hur' by mistake), through all that cold wet suffering, joking with the helpers at the aid stations, to the emotional finish. Just brilliant mate, you are a star.
Thank you so much for all the kind words of support throughout the training Pete! Your wisdom and advice has helped me. It was a real rollercoaster and I loved it! Thanks for watching mate! 😎🤘
Time to stream to the big screen for this adventure
Cinema experience! 😎🤘
That was absolutely captivating. I thought dot watching was nail biting, but that final section was so inspiring. Well earned 🎉
Thanks very much Dan. All your support and friendship throughout the training really have meant a lot. It's your turn to give it a go now mate! 😉😎🤘
You totally rock Ben ......totally crazy but your a legend , keep inspiring us ....gotta admit I wouldn't mind trying it .....baby steps first , congratulations 🎊
Thanks very much Andy! I hope that you can get to give it a go one day it's such a great experience. I highly recommend it. You're right to build to build up to it though don't just throw yourself into it. Thanks very much for the kind comment and thanks for watching! 😎🤘
Epic stuff, really well done. You got me emotional at the end 😂.. felt it and kind of know that feeling … loved the call out for Zachary. Great support from all, especially Adam.
Cheers James! Running all that way to run the lap with Zachary was well worth it, it meant so much to me. Adam saved the day through the night his expertise and advice really helped get me through the dark. Thanks for watching mate! 😎🤘
So brilliant Ben, what an achievement. All that hard training paid off. Very well done and thanks for the great video👋
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Thanks Debbie! I am so glad the training did its job. Everything came together on the day. Lucky I had a great crew to support me too. It was a team effort. Thanks for all the support! 😎🤘
Achievements: 1, Status: Heroic, Level: 5. Great work Ben, and superb video - I particularly liked the intro :)
Cheers Simon that's very kind mate. I absolutely loved my first 100 mile experience. Thanks for watching mate! 😎🤘
Such awesome place for race, glad you did great result, congratulations 👍👍👍
Cheers! Thanks very much for watching! 😎🤘
Super awesome 😮 well done mate! Some park run that was !! Holy moly !!
Just a few parkruns mate. 🤣 Cheers for watching Fabian! 😎🤘
Well done Ben (and Adam!), great result
Cheers Daniel! Adam was the man of the match that day. Thanks for watching mate! 😎🤘
Brilliant achievement Ben, really enjoyed watching this. Certainly went quite fast that opening 50K aha but easy to do, what an amazing event! I grew up in Chilworth, so know many of the routes around the North downs... is a beaut of an area, brought back some fond memories.
I also thought the cinematic intro was really cool with the music, really sets the tone.
Again big well done mate.
Thanks very much for watching! I am glad it brought back some good memories for you. It's a beautiful part of the country with some great trails. I did get slightly caught up in the buzz at the start I didn't realise I was running with the front runners at the start until after I had finished the race so definitely too fast 🤣 Thanks for watching once again! 😎🤘
Brilliant vid…..you are a machine!!!! Very very well done, you were strong from start to finish. Awesome achievement 👏👏👏
Thanks very much that's really kind. It was a great adventure and one I will probably do again one day. Thanks for watching! 😎🤘
Well done Ben. Cracking time on that route and in those conditions too.
Thanks very much Paul! I am so pleased with how it all went. Couldn't have done it without my team though. Cheers for watching! 😎🤘
Truly an epic, Ben. Well done on such an incredible journey over those 20 weeks. This will always be special to look back on and will inspire many runners mad enough along the way 😁
Thanks very much Ian! It's been a long road and the victory lap was an emotional rollercoaster! Thanks for following along mate! 😎🤘
A truly amazing feat. Well done on running so very far, Ben. Thank goodness it wasn't hot, just damp.
The video was a masterpiece, not just because you filmed throughout the run but because you excelled in production quality. You are a natural in front of a camera.
Cheers Richard! It was a great day despite the conditions. The damp has left we with a bit of chaffing but at least it kept me cool. Slightly too cold at night though which wasn't ideal but we got through 🤣 that's very kind of you to say mate it gets easier with practice 🤣 thanks for watching! 😎🤘
@BenNotley no problem. Is that it for challenges, for the moment? BTW, I was a pupil at your school in the 60s!
@@RichardHodgsonGuildford I still have a few more races in the calendar for 2023 but nothing that long. It's going to be one of the Shere trail races in September next. Ah wow that's pretty cool mate! I bet it was a lot different back then.
Brilliant vid. I did the last 25 miles as a pacer for my mate who Came 7th Dean Harrison. It was the furthest Iv ever ran so appreciate just how hard it is to do the miles you all did. Loved the experience.
Super stuff great job Mark! Huge kudos to Dean on a fantastic result. Amazing stuff for battling the elements with him. Glad you enjoyed the experience. Thanks for checking out the video I really appreciate it! 😎🤘
Loved the video and performance on the day, the training was solid..... I've almost come to expect nothing less from you now :D You're a great person and runner.
Weather looked challenging, but I think I'd almost prefer it to be like that over +30c, still requires management in your conditions, but less likely to go south with dehydration..... although as we discussed and saw in the video, if you go slower in that weather it can get cold and not so fun.
Thanks so much Marc that's very kind of you mate. I am lucky to have so many inspiring people around me including yourself. The weather will always been something we have no control over but what we can control is how we deal with it. Despite the bad conditions I am really pleased with my performance. Thanks for watching Marc I really appreciate the support mate! 😎🤘
Saw you early on coming through Reigate Hill (where I was helping on the Aid station). You were looking great and were so positive, despite the awful weather - so glad to see the full, epic journey. Amazing job Ben! Congratulations!
Thank you very much for helping out on the day Zoe without people like you giving up their time these races can't happen. 🙏 Thanks very much for watching the video I really appreciate it! 😎🤘
Congrats Ben. Great run and great video 👏👏
Cheers Ben! Thanks for all the support mate! 😎🤘
Well done!
Cheers Michael! Thanks for watching mate! 😎🤘
Well done Ben 🎉 Great effort throughout! Shame about the weather but better that than relentless heat and sunshine ☀️ Watched most of it just now but I’ll need to see the last bit later today 👍 Good to see there was plenty of food and you were refuelling well 😀
I’m jealous you had a Macdonalds along the route! I’ve often dreamed of that coming around the next corner in a race! Well done again Ben, a great way to finish with Zachery 🙌
Thanks very much Martin! It all came together on the day and it was an epic experience. The rain was relentless and its left me with some serious chaffage 🤣 it got super cold in the night it's crazy to think it's August and you can see your breath 🤣 The McDonald's was a nice touch for sure but they will be removing that next year when the course goes back to normal. Luckily for me that was part of the diversion 🤣 Thanks very much for all the support mate! 😎🤘
Amazing coverage bud! Bloody well done. Loved it to bits. Recover well and enjoy the afterglow! Much respect, Phil
Thanks so much for all the kind words and support Phil I really appreciate it. It was a great adventure! 😎🤘
Great video, and brilliant run - kudos. NDW100 has been on my bucketlist for a while so was great to see so much of it on your vid.
Keep runnin'
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Thanks Jim! I hope you get to run the NDW100 one day mate. It's a great course and a superbly organised race. Thanks for watching the vid bud! 😎🤘
Epic video and well done Ben 👏 and was good to meet u 😅
Cheers Danny! It was great to see you at Botley Hill. Thank you very much for looking after me and all the other runners. These amazing races don't happen without people like you. 🙏 Thanks for watching mate! 😎🤘
Well done Ben, great efforts to complete such a tough race. Nice to run with you at the earlier stages. Tom (196)
Cheers Tom it was brutal out there through the night mate. But I made it through. Huge congrats to you on a stellar performance mate! 4th is absolutely amazing! Massive kudos mate! 👏😎🤘🏅
@@BenNotley cheers Ben. I’m happy with the result. Recover well.
@@NutandVolt cheers bud! You too! 😎🤘
Awesome buddy just awesome- well done 🎉🎉
Cheers Graham it was a super day out! Was it you that I bumped into at Bluebell? Cheers for checking out the video mate! 😎🤘
@@BenNotley must be good to have the special buckle and very well deserved… yes it was me at bluebell, Twas a great shift up there - obvs not great conditions but you runners were super awesome, I was expecting a lot more issues/drop outs… well done again
@@grahamcook6702 it's still a bit surreal to be honest mate. Thank you so much for helping me bud I met so many Graham's along the way that day and by the point I had got to you I was starting to loose my mind 🤣 thank you for helping out you guys are the really heroes of the day. 😎🤘
Congratulations mate what an epic day out you had 👏👏 absolutely smashed it 💪 great video as well. Hope you are recovering well 😁
Cheers Kieron! It was such an awesome adventure. A really physical and emotional rollercoaster. Loved it. Thanks very much for watching mate! 😎🤘
Congrats on your 1st 100 Ben !
Cheers buddy! Thanks for the support! 😎🤘
Such a wonderful adventure! Thanks for bringing us along with you! Congratulations on all the hard work that brought you here! 🤓
Thanks very much for watching Heather! It was an incredible experience! 😎🤘
Well done Ben. Brilliant effort and great vlog too.
Cheers Mike! Thanks very much for watching mate! 😎🤘
Superb story telling buddy, just superb
Cheers Ron! Thanks for all the support bud! Huge kudos to you on a great run and a superb result with the age group win! 👏😎🤘🏅
Fantastic stuff, Ben.. that was amazing. Huge congrats!
Thanks very much Heather I really appreciate all the support throughout the training. It's kept me going. Thanks for watching! 😎🤘
Ben!!! What a fantastic video. Congratulations ❤️. So well filmed and edited. This looks so hard by the way. SO hard
Thanks Suzie! It was the hardest thing I have ever done but it was so rewarding. I highly recommend it to everyone. Thank you for watching mate! 😎🤘
@@BenNotley an ultra is not in the cards for me until I qualify for Boston. But hopefully that happens soon and I can take that. I definitely have it on my bucket list
Hello @Ben Notley!
Centurion North Downs Way 100 - Race VLOG
Great video sharing, thank you. Wishing you and your family good health and peace. Happy to partner with you.
Cheers! Thanks very much for watching! 😎🤘
Amazing! Just brilliant account of your first 100. Memories for life. Well done Ben. (I don’t blame you for the emotions at the end when Zach joined you). Legend. 💪🏼
Cheers Francois! Your efforts at the Lakeland 100 really inspired me mate. It was an epix adventure and I am sure I will be doing another 100. Thanks for watching mate! 😎🤘
enjoyed this bro, such a life defining achievement, and i must have had a fly in my eye at the end X
Thanks very much Lee! It was a big deal for me. I had the best time even though it was bloody hard work. Thanks for coming back to comment mate I know you watched on the big screen. The support really means a lot bud! 😎🤘
Great video and well done on a brilliant run, you made it look easy! I've done a 68 mile race along the North Downs Way (Guildford to Bluebell Hill) and my legs got destroyed very quickly with all the steps and sharp hills. Would like to try the 100 someday.
Thanks very much for checking out the video! That's awesome! What race was that? The hills on the NDW are pretty awkward. Steep and unrunable in most cases. Even the down hills are pretty grim. I am sure you would love the 100 if you enjoyed the 68. Thanks for watching! 😎🤘
Ah Ben that final lap mate 🥹
It was one hell of a ride mate. So proud to be lapping the track with Zachary by my side. Made the whole journey worth it. Thanks for watching bud. 😎🤘
Great work Ben. It looked like the entire run was wet. Nice video footage of the race.
It was a bit of a grim day mate. It rained for about 90% of it. 🤣 Thanks for checking out the video! 😎🤘
@@BenNotley I worked with a guy from Camberley area. He told me it rains most bank holidays. I want to do a ultra there someday. Montane Spine winter is the crazy one on my list some day. I need some artic ultra experience in North USA before trying it. It looks pretty epic
@@Runnerrwe the winter spine is a monster mate! That would be so epic. Don't think I will ever be good enough (or crazy) enough to take that on. Well the full one that is. 🤣👍
@@BenNotley I am crazy enough but need more cold ultra training. I live in very hot temp most of year. Hope you are doing well!
Quality vlog, Ben. Was great to relive this epic race. You absolutely smashed it. Brilliant time and you were clearly loving it! Nicely done 👍 Got any plans for the next one, or is it time to recover for a bit now? 😅
Cheers Craig! It was so good to watch and rewatch your video of the race in preparation to run it myself it really kept me inspired. I really did enjoy myself even though the crippling tiredness towards the end 🤣 I have a few more races left in the diary over the next coming months but nothing as long as that. Thanks for watching mate! 😎🤘
Massive congratulations mate and truly inspirational! That looked really tough out there in those conditions!! You deserve a long rest now, until you sign up to another crazy challenge that is!! 😂
Cheers James! It was an epic adventure mate and despite the horrible conditions I enjoyed every second of it. Thanks for checking out the video mate I really appreciate it! 😎🤘
Was that music playing at the end when you did the lap with Zachary or was I just hearing it in my head? Fantastic achievement Ben.
🤣 it was a combination of both mate. Added for cinematic effect! 🤣 Thanks very much mate I really appreciate the support! 😎🤘
Top work Ben very impressive. I see that you came 20th overall which I think everybody should know about as that is class running in a very high profile ultra. I found 100 miles on a bike a challenge enough few years back so can only imagine how the legs feel going this far. I was wrecked after "just" 35 miles/55K with your co runner Stephen Cousins when I tried to go long couple of years ago. I never quite know how you manage to navigate in the dark. Do you have the course on your watch or you know it already well enough or is it just well sign posted or bit of all? Challenging day weather wise I imagine or do you think a bit of mud heels was a good compromise in lieu of a baking hot day like I see the SDW 100 was? Shame no appearance from the bucket hat though! I did fear your goal pace was a bit bold when you seem to set off at 8 min miles from Farnham but you held it together well. At least you were wise enough not to drop in some 6 min miling. BQ training maybe next year? At least I would be familiar with the last lap on a running track. Must be tricky if you are honest about logging miles of your shoes on Strava if you change them up halfway but imagine you were glad to get into some dry ones for a bit. Hope you are recovering well and hope to bump into you on the trails as we often do! Of course now I have the Ultrafly (and decided only honest of me to not send back them for a refund) I have some shoes to look the part with you - well now they are more grey than white that is.
Thank you very much Mr Grose! It was a absolutely insane day. Such a physical and emotional rollercoaster. I spotted Stephen and Victoria at registration but I was too nervous to say hi. I had the course on my watch but it was also extremely well marked so you could probably run it without using the GPX. The weather was shocking for the beginning of August but it's been fine since that day 🤣 Plenty of mud on the heels and all up my legs too 🤣 Thanks for watching Mate and hopefully we can meet up for a run soon! 😎🤘
Here we go….
❤️⚘️your video is amazing very good I want to be with you ❤❤
Thanks for watching! 😎🤘
Thank you for coming my friend 💙💙💙
Ah mate, what a run and what a vid 🤯 So amazing to see it all come together, thoroughly deserved after how you've prepared for it and what an emotional finish too to run the lap of the track with Zachary, such a special moment. Hope you're resting up and recovering well and not planning a 100k this weekend like after the NDW50 😂
Cheers Ben! You will be pleased to hear there isn't any 100ks in the diary for this weekend mate 🤣 As you know it's a emotional roller coaster but I loved it. So glad to have Adam there for the advice and wisdom throughout the night. He saved the day. Thanks for watching mate I really appreciate it as always! 😎🤘