BOSTON MARATHON 2023- I MET KIPCHOGE AND SMASHED MY PB!

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Komentáře • 408

  • @thespacetime
    @thespacetime Před rokem +309

    Man, Kipchoge is such a great genuine person. if he represents humanity, the world would be a far better place.

    • @jt.8144
      @jt.8144 Před rokem +5

      LOL everyone can make their world a better place. STARTS WITH YOU. LMAO.. people nowadays are so lost with themselves.

    • @Nuxvomicaaa
      @Nuxvomicaaa Před rokem

      @@jt.8144 amen!

    • @tw2414
      @tw2414 Před 2 měsíci

      @@jt.8144LOOOOOL

  • @mseeberg
    @mseeberg Před rokem +292

    in my opinion, your channel has become one of the most versatile and entertaining youtube channels for the running community in the last year. in the end, it's the content and events that we runners want to be a part of, even from afar. like your kenya trip. huge compliments to you ben! also makes one rethink the reservations many have about sponsorship - it allows the viewer to experience things alongside you that we might not otherwise be able to see! thank you!

    • @DigimaxWorld
      @DigimaxWorld Před rokem +4

      agree!

    • @BenIsRunning
      @BenIsRunning  Před rokem +6

      Hi bernd, really appreciate your kind words. I’m here to share the experience with you all so nice to hear it comes across that way as always have reservations about the influx of branded opportunities that come my way. Really appreciate the feedback and support

  • @Himlovesrunning
    @Himlovesrunning Před rokem +107

    That Kipchoge moment gave me goosebumps!! The manner he reciprocated speaks for his humility!! G.O.A.T

  • @PhilyBowden
    @PhilyBowden Před rokem +125

    That 5:10 alarm shot sent shivers down my spine… 😂
    Ah I’m absolutely buzzing for you mate, you made it look EASY out there!
    You said thank you to literally everyone you saw and took us through every little nervous and exciting moment in those last few minutes - loved it! 👏🏼

    • @BenIsRunning
      @BenIsRunning  Před rokem +7

      Ah thanks phily! Can’t wait to see you do the same in Copenhagen next month. That place is special 🎉

  • @waynecanning7471
    @waynecanning7471 Před rokem +53

    Ben should have said you came 71st at a major marathon. Finishing in the top 100 is just as impressive as the time you ran.

  • @ColeRunning
    @ColeRunning Před rokem +310

    The “maur-ten” gave me second hand embarrassment 🤣

  • @FcpN
    @FcpN Před rokem +165

    Congrats!! At the end, you said “cleaning up your diet has helped”. Could you make a video about that? What you changed, what your diet looks like right now and how that’s helped your running. Would love to see that!! Good luck for the future!

    • @HashBrownDoyler
      @HashBrownDoyler Před rokem +7

      He is underweight, not too sure what he could have cleaned up

    • @jt.8144
      @jt.8144 Před rokem +3

      LMAO.. use your common sense. Don't eat fast foods. Start there. SMH.

    • @jt.8144
      @jt.8144 Před rokem +5

      Funning thing about people wanting to Start Eating clean is.. You can't do that over night. You build up to it gradually. That's why alot of people fail when they something and they're like "ooooh... I wanna Do That!" Eating clean and Losing Weight is a dicipline NOT some quick fix that everyone is 'entilted' to.

    • @iambrent
      @iambrent Před rokem +2

      Read "Racing Weight" by Matt Fitzgerald

    • @BenIsRunning
      @BenIsRunning  Před rokem +16

      Thank you and sure, I’ll include that in my next video ✔️

  • @theunknown21329
    @theunknown21329 Před rokem +14

    25:35 Fistbumping the GOAT! He was so cool about it, love it!

  • @chad.haggerty
    @chad.haggerty Před rokem +17

    “City of Champions plus 1, you man!!”
    That guy was the hero we all need. So are you. Congrats Ben, inspiring stuff!!

    • @BenIsRunning
      @BenIsRunning  Před rokem +6

      Still searching for what he was smoking 😂

  • @vabaya
    @vabaya Před rokem +17

    I was one of the volunteers at the exit to the corrals (wearing the mask around the 24:35 mark). I didn’t recognize you when you came by - we were all a little groggy - but realized afterwards that I was *literally* watching your video review of the Vaporfly’s the night before! 😂
    Congratulations on a great run and finishing the marathon and the PR to boot!

  • @paddywiggle
    @paddywiggle Před rokem +8

    That fist bump from Dripchoge transferred some of his speed to you!

  • @kushtrimtorozi
    @kushtrimtorozi Před rokem +72

    So proud of you bro, its just so inspiring watching all of your videos and how your running is improving. Well deserved PB and i know you got some more left in the tank..on the way to smash that 2:20 baby 🤙🏻😎. Can’t wait to go back in Kenya with you, till then.. “Heart break hill got nothing on you”👊🚀

    • @ColeRunning
      @ColeRunning Před rokem +8

      How did you comment 17 hours ago lmao

    • @fabsterun
      @fabsterun Před rokem +7

      @@ColeRunning he is from the future 🤣

    • @BenIsRunning
      @BenIsRunning  Před rokem +14

      He got a special ticket to the pre-release party! ;)

    • @kushtrimtorozi
      @kushtrimtorozi Před rokem +4

      Magic 😎😂

  • @Mcan7294
    @Mcan7294 Před rokem +6

    Ben,
    First time watching your channel.
    Initially came here for Marathon news
    But you gave us a closer look on your journey leading up to the marathon
    I watched it all and caught that you are wearing a Kenyan arm band... So cute, so Kenyan.
    I'm big fan of Eluid Kipchoge
    I attended university near Kapsabet where he trains.
    My background is also UK but I'm Kenyan!
    Anyway great job on 2:24
    Congratulations 🎉
    With ❤ from Mt Kenya🇬🇧🇰🇪

  • @jackwentrunning
    @jackwentrunning Před rokem +10

    Fist bump from the G.O.A.T!!! Kipchoge is so lucky 👏🏻

  • @ben_365
    @ben_365 Před rokem +13

    Congrats on the PB! Such a great vlog.
    Kipchoge seemed like a nice guy too.

  • @PhilyBowden
    @PhilyBowden Před rokem +3

    5:06 “it’s a toilet” 😂

  • @laurenmillyx
    @laurenmillyx Před rokem +5

    What I love is how relaxed you are (or come across as anyway) before the race! You eat a variety of foods and aren’t so ridiculously specific about eating specific things - just making sure it’s enough to fuel you! You are honestly such an inspiration and keep doing what you are doing!😊

    • @BenIsRunning
      @BenIsRunning  Před rokem

      Thanks Lauren! I find I race to my best potential when I keep things light hearted. Running to the startline I was like a kid in a candy shop 😂

  • @laurenmillyx
    @laurenmillyx Před rokem +5

    Honestly I was having such a bad day with being super tired after a hard track workout yesterday, but seeing your genuine smile as you can across the line made me realise all the hard work is worth it for those special moments!

  • @bonsuman1
    @bonsuman1 Před rokem +2

    First time I've said anything on your page, Ben, but after watching that I simply had to. Of all the places to smash your PB - Boston!? Breathing the same air as Kipchoge (plus Kenyan hills and ugali) clearly paid off. Inspirational stuff! Well done. 👍🏿

  • @fabsterun
    @fabsterun Před rokem +12

    Amazing job Benji! Proud to have you as a friend ❤

  • @kathrynflannery2889
    @kathrynflannery2889 Před rokem +5

    Congratulations, Ben!! An outstanding run! You looked like you were cruising, mate! Awesome to have met Kipchoge!

  • @TravelRunner
    @TravelRunner Před rokem +2

    Congrats, Ben! Awesome race! Thanks for taking us along on your weekend in Boston.

  • @rxdaaa8726
    @rxdaaa8726 Před rokem +4

    Big CONGRATS Ben! Been waiting for this video and was tracking your progress during the race. This is so well deserved and inspiring, cant wait to see what else you achieve 🥳🤗

  • @floracook4803
    @floracook4803 Před rokem +1

    Great video, loved it and congratulations on your PB! So exciting and what a great time there in Boston!! Amazing!!!

  • @fantaflesdopke
    @fantaflesdopke Před rokem +5

    Awesome!! Big congrats on the massive PB, you've worked hard and smart for this. Fun meeting you at the DGR shake out run too!

    • @BenIsRunning
      @BenIsRunning  Před rokem +1

      Thanks Kim, it certainly was a great life moment to meet Seth!

  • @martinmcgrath1985
    @martinmcgrath1985 Před rokem +4

    Brilliant you met kipchoge!

  • @michaelz9500
    @michaelz9500 Před rokem +2

    Incredible running! Had you on the tracker whilst I was watching the elites, awesome to see you run it so well, especially those hills didn't stop you at all!

  • @Gunnerzfan79
    @Gunnerzfan79 Před rokem +13

    Wow dude, your progress has been incredible to watch. Congrats on the PB, especially at Boston. At this rate Kipchoge gonna be like "I just met Ben is Running!" next time you see him!

    • @BenIsRunning
      @BenIsRunning  Před rokem +2

      😂😂 rumour has it, he watches my videos after his morning runs in Kenya 🇰🇪

  • @chrisvarelabenitez4690
    @chrisvarelabenitez4690 Před rokem +13

    One of your best race day footage🎉 The last part of this video gave me goosebumps. Congrats lad, one of my fav CZcams content creators!

  • @briansleepylee
    @briansleepylee Před rokem +1

    Great video! Loved experiencing Boston from your perspective. Congratulations on the PB!

  • @grgr6720
    @grgr6720 Před rokem +7

    Very nice to see Kipchoge meeting Ben.

    • @sunnlands
      @sunnlands Před rokem

      You mean that it was nice to see Ben jumping into the elite coral just to get a fist bump with Kipchoge? Is this something anyone can do you think?

  • @stuarthaw7263
    @stuarthaw7263 Před rokem +1

    Well done Ben. Great to have met you on your journey in both video making and running!

  • @brandonvincent8277
    @brandonvincent8277 Před rokem +4

    Ben, in your recap, can you talk about how most of the clips showed you running alone? Seemed like you were running your own race not really sticking with groups. I wonder how that was for you mentally

  • @steverichardson1918
    @steverichardson1918 Před rokem +1

    Congratulations Ben!!! Brilliant effort, great video and really inspiring to us "everyday runners"! I'm part way through my 6 star journey so can't wait until the day I do Boston too! Thank you for your channel and keep up the good work!

  • @charlenematthews7506
    @charlenematthews7506 Před rokem +1

    Congratulations Ben, watching this got me really excited to run Boston next year!! Would love to know more about how you cleaned up your diet as I think that's definitely an area I struggle with. Fist bump with Kipchoge - nailed it!! What an awesome memory!!

  • @ryxn7897
    @ryxn7897 Před rokem +3

    Congrats mate and thank you for another amazing video 💯🙌

  • @zombitaly
    @zombitaly Před rokem +1

    Well done on your PB.
    You're a great runner but also an amazing content creator, and genuinely a nice guy.
    Thank you also for showing up among the spectators at the London Marathon, seeing you around that last mile motivated me to push a little more.

  • @timeonfeet
    @timeonfeet Před rokem +4

    Congrats Ben! Super running and what a special moment with Kipchoge 👌

  • @andrewcoombes3790
    @andrewcoombes3790 Před rokem +1

    Awsome vid Ben loved it, and amazing time. Your content has definitely inspired over the last 6 months to step my training up back to a consistent level after a few years of just parkrun and Sunday runs

  • @sammylander2293
    @sammylander2293 Před rokem +3

    Congratulations on your pb Ben... well deserved! I've been waiting all week for this video and it did not disappoint! Great work!

  • @crankgreenwatts
    @crankgreenwatts Před rokem +2

    Fantastic video Ben and such huge congratulations on your PB .. Keep on inspiring 🙌

  • @chadlazaro1550
    @chadlazaro1550 Před rokem +4

    Inspiring! Love the insight into your Boston experience - it has made me want to do it so much more. Fingers crossed for 2024. Congrats on the PB - so well deserved 👊🏼

  • @stevenleung1759
    @stevenleung1759 Před rokem +1

    Amazing, congratulations Ben!!

  • @terciosantana4697
    @terciosantana4697 Před rokem +1

    what a vlog, man! awesome job! definitely one of my fav running channels, keep p the good work, cheers!

  • @stephenrobinson4449
    @stephenrobinson4449 Před rokem +1

    Awesome run. Great video! Congrats!

  • @philippegagne268
    @philippegagne268 Před rokem +1

    Nice to meet you in person at the DGR group run!! Keep up the great work. It is very nice to follow you along your journey. Big congrats on the PB 🎉!!! Cheers

  • @cory3476
    @cory3476 Před rokem +1

    Congratulations Ben!!! Great Run!!!

  • @MikeOnslow
    @MikeOnslow Před rokem +1

    Loved this video Ben, superb work as always!

  • @brandondelange1257
    @brandondelange1257 Před rokem +1

    Brilliant, Ben! Congratulations on your PB, what a run! Your content is awesome, keep it up.

  • @ails1540
    @ails1540 Před rokem +1

    Your progress has been insane, Ben! Love watching your videos and your honesty ❤ and congratulations on your crazy PB! 🎉

  • @SerenaRudge
    @SerenaRudge Před rokem +1

    Epic video Ben! Really loved the longer video, and you looked so SMOOTH in those clips of you racing! Between spectating London at the weekend and then watching this I'm feeling a good dose of inspiration for my training at the moment, can't wait to smash a session tomorrow.

  • @leahjade2459
    @leahjade2459 Před rokem +3

    Ben this is SO inspiring and I love seeing your channel grow more and more. I'd love to see a nutrition video and what has been working for you recently compared to the past - I find it interesting! Keep up the great work and congratulations on an amazing PB in Boston!

    • @BenIsRunning
      @BenIsRunning  Před rokem

      Thank you leah, I’ll be sure to include that in my next video

  • @buffaloj0e
    @buffaloj0e Před rokem +1

    Worth the wait, great vlog and congrats on the PB. So much for finding a pack, every shot on course you are solo, looking forward to the race recap.

  • @chrishatherly7913
    @chrishatherly7913 Před rokem +1

    Best video yet Ben! Well done and thank you for bringing us all on the journey.

  • @JavierISampedroTNF
    @JavierISampedroTNF Před rokem +1

    What an accomplishment Ben! great vlog. Your hard work totally paid off. Congrats!

  • @thorshuatus
    @thorshuatus Před rokem +3

    Wow! What an epic experience and you got to see Kipchoge.

  • @tomh9064
    @tomh9064 Před rokem +1

    Ben, that was brilliant. Really enjoying your content, very well made and really captured that marathon atmosphere. Made me want to get to Boston! Well done on a great race.

  • @caiocipolatti3030
    @caiocipolatti3030 Před rokem +7

    Amazing Ben! Watched every second with a smile on my face! Congrats on the Huge PB!

  • @runkostyan
    @runkostyan Před rokem +1

    Very motivating video and excellent result! Congratulations from the bottom of my heart) Thank you!

  • @christinaclementson
    @christinaclementson Před rokem +1

    Really great video Ben. A well deserved PB. I love everything about the Boston Marathon and the whole weekend. Can’t wait to go back and do it all again next year 🎉

  • @deshungrant31
    @deshungrant31 Před rokem +1

    Love the video bro! Love the energy and great friends to be their with you. Love from Atlanta ga ❤️

  • @jameshuff3757
    @jameshuff3757 Před rokem +2

    Amazing run, time and vlog Ben congrats 🎉

  • @johnhanrahan6246
    @johnhanrahan6246 Před rokem +1

    Loved it mate, well done!!

  • @sunnyblossom_777
    @sunnyblossom_777 Před rokem +2

    congrats on the PB!! so happy for you 🎉🎉🎉

  • @tnan123
    @tnan123 Před rokem +1

    Great video. Incredible Boston content and congrats on your race!

  • @jonathanwatkins447
    @jonathanwatkins447 Před rokem +1

    Wow. You nailed it well done Ben. Bummer I didn't see you . I also had a blast. What a fun few days and race support and fans were insane. Keep it up Ben

  • @FordyRuns
    @FordyRuns Před rokem +5

    Good lad! Been looking forward to seeing this

    • @BenIsRunning
      @BenIsRunning  Před rokem +1

      Thanks mate, congrats on london! Didnt catch you but saw so many repping the Fordy runs run club- great work :)

  • @timshearn8203
    @timshearn8203 Před rokem +1

    Fantastic work Ben. Great running and great content 👏

  • @schoukri
    @schoukri Před rokem +1

    Congratulations Ben on hitting your goal and smashing your PB! I had the pleasure to meet you at the expo and have a nice little chat about our goals for the race. Keep up the great work!

  • @Jsmith298
    @Jsmith298 Před rokem +1

    Absolutely stunning run Ben! Been great to see you go from strength to strength this year. Fully deserve your PB! Cracking video as always 🔥

  • @run-watch
    @run-watch Před rokem +3

    You looked like you were out for an easy jog, and didn't look or sound at all tired at the end! 2:24, though!! Amazing!

  • @waynebell9762
    @waynebell9762 Před rokem +1

    Absolutely crushed this Vlog as well as your race! Really enjoyed watching. Congrats Ben on the PB and content👏

  • @thomasdocherty8262
    @thomasdocherty8262 Před rokem +1

    Fantastic stuff! Bloody love it.

  • @paulinho277
    @paulinho277 Před rokem +2

    So proud of this chap, to think where you are now in life, from when I first subscribed I think I was your 312th subscriber, you deserve this so much, there is no doubt you have worked hard for it , but you truly deserve it

    • @BenIsRunning
      @BenIsRunning  Před rokem +1

      Thanks Paulinho, really appreciate your support from the beginning

  • @oliverr.6295
    @oliverr.6295 Před rokem +1

    Mate this is super strong! Loved watching your pogress over the last year or so. Really inspiring stuff.
    I moved my PB on from 3:07 Vienna to 2:54 in Brighton the other day, definitely assisted by some of your tips. With that time you would have won Brighton this year (but it is hilly).
    (Glad to see you're not eating bagels before racing these days!).

  • @natmackay
    @natmackay Před rokem +1

    Incredibly inspiring! Well done, keep up the incredible work!

  • @leightondavies7336
    @leightondavies7336 Před rokem +1

    Thanks Ben! This was awesome! Congrats on the PB!

  • @Heartbreak_kiddd
    @Heartbreak_kiddd Před rokem +2

    Let’s go mateeeee!!!! It wasn’t long ago when you had a bad marathon race, and i thought; This man will smash his PB, you had nothing to lose. And here you are! Congrats BENN

  • @jrochez
    @jrochez Před rokem +1

    Ben for the win!!!! Way to go. I'm super proud of you man. Great video and congratulations!

  • @manutd9899
    @manutd9899 Před rokem +1

    Congratulations Ben! I'm so proud of you.

  • @tomrickard1732
    @tomrickard1732 Před rokem +10

    Such great progress Ben, What a time as well !!

  • @mombug4451
    @mombug4451 Před rokem +1

    Awesome job! So proud of you!❤

  • @jackhayes8478
    @jackhayes8478 Před rokem +1

    Massive congrats Ben! What a great achievement

  • @ricktoovey9583
    @ricktoovey9583 Před rokem +1

    Awesome video Ben! Great time

  • @hongtrinh6436
    @hongtrinh6436 Před 7 měsíci

    Oh man I wished I had seen you in Boston this year. I just discovered your channel lately, and it helps me so much for motivation and preparation for Valencia 2023! Great content!

  • @pommierunner8494
    @pommierunner8494 Před rokem +1

    Congrats Ben. It's been so good watching your progression. 2.24 WOW🎉

  • @robertrispin6705
    @robertrispin6705 Před rokem +1

    Great effort Ben and loved the long vlog 👍

  • @mathhits
    @mathhits Před rokem +1

    Well done Ben, so great to see you crushing your goals!

  • @ZeeShaanJamal
    @ZeeShaanJamal Před rokem +1

    Congratulations Ben, this is immensely inspiring - love the whole earnest approach to your running VeeLogs 👍🏼 upwards & onwards mate

  • @amandawalker4510
    @amandawalker4510 Před rokem +1

    Am super chuffed for you.. awesome footage, a pb on that course !!! Well done 🎉🎉🎉🎉
    Meeting kipchoge... wow too ❤

  • @jordibonet1761
    @jordibonet1761 Před rokem +1

    Your best video to date. Had goosebumps for the last 5 mins. Amazing run too. So happy for you Ben!!

  • @marsme7511
    @marsme7511 Před rokem +1

    Well done! Congrats 🍾

  • @joelmead
    @joelmead Před rokem +3

    "here is the toilet, it's a toilet" 😂🤣

  • @timverkoyen8742
    @timverkoyen8742 Před rokem +3

    As always your content is so great to watch. It's entertaining, inspiring and so energetic and positive. Great vibes! 💪👊

    • @BenIsRunning
      @BenIsRunning  Před rokem +1

      Appreciate the feedback Tim! Cheers for the support

  • @Supafloppy
    @Supafloppy Před rokem +1

    Absolute legend. Well done Ben. Hard work and discipline has paid off, phenomenal race. 🎉🥳🏆

  • @G_Widdicombe
    @G_Widdicombe Před rokem +1

    Well done Ben. I was there as well and the race surpassed my expectations. What a phenomenal race, the organisation, the historic course the scream tunnel, Newton Hills and the iconic “right on Hereford, left on Boylston”, and then going past the bombing memorial metres from the finish line. I was actually quite emotional when I finished it. A fantastic race, and congrats on your huge PB. And also congrats on building a great CZcams channel here. Good luck.

  • @spou20
    @spou20 Před rokem +1

    Phenomenal effort! Congratulations and appreciate the content, top quality

  • @karvn1148
    @karvn1148 Před rokem +8

    Congrats man! Would be cool to hear the changes you’ve implemented to your diet as how it helped etc

    • @BenIsRunning
      @BenIsRunning  Před rokem +10

      Thanks Bud, will cover this in the race recap :)

  • @ritaotoole197
    @ritaotoole197 Před rokem +1

    This was brilliant..congratulations on a great run

  • @severiner7168
    @severiner7168 Před rokem +1

    This was a great video Ben and I smiled all the way through at your enjoyment of it. The support seems to have been top class! I think I want that shouting man to follow me around when I run for motivation!