WINNING CHELMSFORD HALF MARATHON 2021 (RACE VLOG)

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    What an incredible day. Racing the Chelmsford half marathon 2021 was one special race. Running at the front of 1,000+ pack of runners felt incredible and to win the race was the cherry on top. Thank you for all the support. If you enjoyed the video please leave a like, comment and consider subscribing to the channel.
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  • @markg99
    @markg99 Před 2 lety +68

    So when are you changing the channel name to Ben is Winning? 💪💪

    • @BenIsRunning
      @BenIsRunning  Před 2 lety +10

      Ahaha love it! Thanks mark, it certainly feels like a big win at the moment. Overwhelmed with the support 🙌🏻

    • @GUnit12315
      @GUnit12315 Před 2 lety +2

      Lol. Facts bro!!!

  • @SethJamesDeMoor
    @SethJamesDeMoor Před 2 lety +105

    Nice work! Fly that W 🍦

    • @BenIsRunning
      @BenIsRunning  Před 2 lety +17

      Eyy! No Andys in the UK so a McDonald’s had to do :) thanks for watching Seth 👊🏻

    • @ggreaves2448
      @ggreaves2448 Před 2 lety +1

      Cool to see you comment on a young British guys video Seth. And well done Ben on winning the half.. Great channel !

    • @fastinradfordable
      @fastinradfordable Před 2 lety +1

      @@BenIsRunning McDonald’s never ‘has’ to do.
      I enjoy your vids
      Both you and Seth!!!

  • @janefelton4084
    @janefelton4084 Před 2 lety +29

    Very proud mum as always! Bit of a shock ending 💕

  • @Himlovesrunning
    @Himlovesrunning Před rokem

    I was waiting for this video!! Great run 🏃‍♂️ Ben Felton.. amazing time. 👏🏻👏🏻

  • @kieroncawkwell9355
    @kieroncawkwell9355 Před 2 lety +2

    Watching these videos is so inspiring at how good you can become with hard work! 🙏

  • @cgs6070
    @cgs6070 Před 2 lety +1

    Been watching you vids for about 2 weeks now can’t get enough of it well done 👌🏻

    • @BenIsRunning
      @BenIsRunning  Před 2 lety

      😂 helps that Instagram and Facebook are down! You’ll have to go any watch all 40 running vlogs then. Thanks buddy

  • @salemal-murisi5784
    @salemal-murisi5784 Před 2 lety

    well done Ben, keep on the grind and you will get to your goals

  • @gummer4england
    @gummer4england Před 2 lety +1

    Brilliant Ben OUTSTANDIING to take the win by so much even when ur not feeling great, great vid/great vlog/great race

    • @BenIsRunning
      @BenIsRunning  Před 2 lety

      Thanks mate. Was certainly over the worst of it just not 100% but still good enough for the win ;) thanks for the support

  • @maestegenduro
    @maestegenduro Před 2 lety +1

    What a win you must be ecstatic mate. All that track work is paying off. Well done Ben.

  • @tetehl4731
    @tetehl4731 Před 2 lety

    Amazing Ben! Well done! 👏👏💪🤟

  • @LuisFernando-yd3mx
    @LuisFernando-yd3mx Před 2 lety

    Awesome footage. Great win! Very inspiring!

  • @MeganGrinham
    @MeganGrinham Před 2 lety +1

    So proud of you!! Such a good one especially with your cold!!

    • @BenIsRunning
      @BenIsRunning  Před 2 lety

      Thanks for coming along and supporting me as always! Especially because you were a busy bee yourself 🥰

  • @Runningmansam
    @Runningmansam Před 2 lety +1

    Fantastic performance Ben. Looks like you won that with absolute ease. Well done mate

    • @BenIsRunning
      @BenIsRunning  Před 2 lety

      Thanks sam! Was a pretty surreal feeling being all out front alone. Huge well done for London, hope you recover from your penguin state in the next few days 😂

  • @aidangmccarthy
    @aidangmccarthy Před 2 lety +1

    Quality running Ben. Just recently started following you. Inspirational stuff. Keep it going

  • @JackD87
    @JackD87 Před 2 lety +2

    Four minutes in and loving this content!! Teaming up with a drone guy… what an amazing idea.

    • @BenIsRunning
      @BenIsRunning  Před 2 lety +1

      Yeah what great footage! Think he’s bringing his own video out from the race so make sure you subscribe to his channel :)

  • @samirrerizani7918
    @samirrerizani7918 Před 2 lety +1

    Great running!! You make it look easy. Congrats for the win!! 👏🏼👏🏼

  • @DJI_SPLARN
    @DJI_SPLARN Před 2 lety +1

    Well done Ben on the win, great video as always, appreciate you including my drone footage 😌

    • @BenIsRunning
      @BenIsRunning  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you! You’ve added some serious quality to this one :)

  • @JackD87
    @JackD87 Před 2 lety +1

    Congrats on the first place. Amazing effort. Must feel amazing to win such a big event.

    • @BenIsRunning
      @BenIsRunning  Před 2 lety

      Thanks jack, yeah it certainly was one I won’t forget in a long time

  • @scrungobepis4598
    @scrungobepis4598 Před 2 lety +17

    Oooooh he smashed it. Shame about the cold though! Swear everyone’s catching one at the mo

    • @BenIsRunning
      @BenIsRunning  Před 2 lety +1

      Yeah typical! Was over the worst of it but hr and breathing was a bit off. Glad I gave it what I had on the day though :)

  • @leannejayne4616
    @leannejayne4616 Před 2 lety +2

    Congratulations! Chelmsford half was supposed to be my first race back after covid... but then I got covid and am stuck at home isolating ! Thank you so much for the video and really well done on your fab win!

    • @BenIsRunning
      @BenIsRunning  Před 2 lety

      Ah that’s a shame! Hope you get back racing soon, thank you

  • @dominicdennis4470
    @dominicdennis4470 Před 2 lety

    Unbelievable achievement mate! Keeping smashing it 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

    • @BenIsRunning
      @BenIsRunning  Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks buddy! Will stick to the pizza pasta combo, seems to be working a treat :)

  • @richardhislop-harvestthena4882

    You are flying Ben absolutely flying mate! ❤ Training up for my first Half marathon next year and hopefully first marathon after that!

  • @jamesbirch4526
    @jamesbirch4526 Před 2 lety +1

    Great result!! Congrats. That 70 minute half is definitely on the cards very soon!!

    • @BenIsRunning
      @BenIsRunning  Před 2 lety

      Thanks James, a few months of hard training and I know it’s there

  • @aymies
    @aymies Před 2 lety

    Amazing race, I love your form! gained a new sub ;)

  • @DarrenSmithTrailRunning
    @DarrenSmithTrailRunning Před 2 lety +1

    Absolutely flying mate superb running well done 👏

  • @philsmith3188
    @philsmith3188 Před 2 lety +5

    Very well done Ben. I completed my first half marathon (a couple of months back) for the first time in 13 years. Never too old 😁

  • @BigJames404
    @BigJames404 Před 2 lety

    Awesome channel Ben!

  • @CuanWalker
    @CuanWalker Před 2 lety +1

    Just subscribed! Cool video and congratulations on the win ☺️🙌🏻

    • @BenIsRunning
      @BenIsRunning  Před 2 lety

      Thanks for subscribing Cuan, glad you enjoyed it :)

  • @nicktaylor3446
    @nicktaylor3446 Před 2 lety +1

    Fantastic well done loving this channel 💪🏻

  • @dannygrays
    @dannygrays Před 2 lety +1

    Amazing Dude. Crushing it. Looks like you were cruising. Huge congratulations!

  • @sammfowler6258
    @sammfowler6258 Před 2 lety +4

    Quality running, well deserved! Love that you’re still so responsive in the comments too

    • @BenIsRunning
      @BenIsRunning  Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks Sam! Yes I always try to get back to everyone, may take me a couple of days but I try to miss any :) thanks for your support :)

  • @ald4425
    @ald4425 Před 2 lety +3

    Well done! You are encouraging me to run. Currently at the 5km in 29mins. LOL Hopefully I will improve that by increasing my distance, as you've mentioned in another video. ☺

  • @luanlemberck
    @luanlemberck Před 28 dny

    GRATITUDE, MY MAN!

  • @ThatRunningGuy
    @ThatRunningGuy Před 2 lety +1

    Awesome job on the win Ben💪 You’re flying

    • @BenIsRunning
      @BenIsRunning  Před 2 lety

      Thanks Chris! Hope you enjoyed London :)

    • @ThatRunningGuy
      @ThatRunningGuy Před 2 lety

      @@BenIsRunning The atmosphere was electric but my race unfortunately didn’t go to plan. Checkout the vlog👍

  • @Tom564
    @Tom564 Před 2 lety +2

    Smashed it mate!! Well done!!

  • @benny_ben_run361
    @benny_ben_run361 Před 2 lety +2

    Congratulations 🎊 on the win. Looking sharp and the video footage was really good.

    • @BenIsRunning
      @BenIsRunning  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you! Got my family to thank for that footage and that drone looked great 👍

    • @benny_ben_run361
      @benny_ben_run361 Před 2 lety

      @@BenIsRunning it did indeed, great to see races happening again and also great to see the support out there as well.

  • @GUnit12315
    @GUnit12315 Před 2 lety

    You have some of the best form I have ever seen.

  • @TheFODRunner
    @TheFODRunner Před 2 lety +14

    Quality running mate well done!! That was basically a time trial by the looks of that so even more impressive!!

    • @BenIsRunning
      @BenIsRunning  Před 2 lety +2

      Thank you Andy! Yes it was. Was nice to have so many people lining the course, loved it

  • @DanRuns
    @DanRuns Před 2 lety +1

    CZcams algorithm put this vid in front of me. What a superb run and you looked very calm and controlled

  • @sotimak6554
    @sotimak6554 Před 2 lety +1

    many congrats 🥳 👏👏👏

  • @deportedsouls3165
    @deportedsouls3165 Před 2 lety +1

    Ben "The Winner!", congrats! 😎

  • @thatguygreg
    @thatguygreg Před 2 lety +8

    Holy shit dude, you are an incredible runner. There was nobody in sight when you crossed the line, absolutely slayed 'em! Look forward to following your journey.

    • @BenIsRunning
      @BenIsRunning  Před 2 lety +3

      😂thanks mate! Think all the fast club runners are in London for the marathon but a wins a win right!!

  • @martinreid5685
    @martinreid5685 Před 2 lety

    Watching from Thailand! Good race - well played!
    As an interesting point - your bib number is number 1 and then 555 - 555 is used in Thailand as our equivalent of lol! Because 5 is pronounced ha in Thai - so 555 is ha ha ha!
    So quite a cool number for your first place 555!!!
    Big congrats! Some good inspiration to improve my own times.
    Keep it up ben!
    From
    Martin in Thailand!

  • @markosajn5776
    @markosajn5776 Před 2 lety +1

    Man i love your running form. Great technique! Beautiful to watch!

  • @tuppercareyd
    @tuppercareyd Před 2 lety

    Congrats 👍

  • @iftomatosareafruitwhyisntk4038

    Great effort Ben!

  • @matthewhorrocks6735
    @matthewhorrocks6735 Před 2 lety +1

    Awesome work, Ben 👍

  • @NukaPugoh
    @NukaPugoh Před 2 lety +1

    Well done buddy great win

    • @BenIsRunning
      @BenIsRunning  Před 2 lety

      Cheers mate! Hope your hearing up for your second running vlog soon 🤞🏻👊🏻

  • @tinotendag
    @tinotendag Před 2 lety +1

    Did the Chelmsford half too. Congrats, you looked strong out there!

    • @BenIsRunning
      @BenIsRunning  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you Tino! Hope you had a good race too

  • @juliemckie72
    @juliemckie72 Před 2 lety +1

    Great result congratulations

  • @fodder9812
    @fodder9812 Před 2 lety +1

    Well done mate ... Good job 👏 👍

  • @Alh359
    @Alh359 Před 2 lety +1

    Well done, Ben!

  • @NVCK33
    @NVCK33 Před 2 lety

    Amazing race !

  • @trevballard5006
    @trevballard5006 Před 2 lety +1

    Great video it really captured the atmosphere of the race, amazing to met you on the start line it "inspired" me and my partner to both go on and get PBs 💪😁

    • @BenIsRunning
      @BenIsRunning  Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks trev! Was really nice to meet you both, congrats on breaking that 1:30 barrier 👊🏻

    • @trevballard5006
      @trevballard5006 Před 2 lety

      @@BenIsRunning congratulations on the W

  • @trueredred859
    @trueredred859 Před 2 lety

    Well done Ben

  • @zacsakacsi
    @zacsakacsi Před 2 lety

    So dope!

  • @JavierISampedroTNF
    @JavierISampedroTNF Před 2 lety +1

    Nicely done Ben! must have been great despite the cold issue. Hope you fully recover by now

    • @BenIsRunning
      @BenIsRunning  Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks javier! After having two days off work in the week I was just happy to be well enough to make the start line :)

  • @jamesnoble246
    @jamesnoble246 Před 2 lety +1

    Well done lad, gonna be chasing down that 70 min in no time👍🏼

    • @BenIsRunning
      @BenIsRunning  Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks James! I can see it in the distance 🤞🏻

  • @robertbradshaw9367
    @robertbradshaw9367 Před 2 lety +8

    Superb running. I'm happy for you. I'd be happier if it were me lol, but failing that I can't think of a person more deserving of this success!!

    • @BenIsRunning
      @BenIsRunning  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you Robert, that’s very kind 👊🏻

  • @yellowfolder
    @yellowfolder Před 2 lety +1

    Christ, that was a lonely run. Well done!

  • @daffyduck9027
    @daffyduck9027 Před 2 lety +1

    Congrats, m8!

  • @chrisgrayson353
    @chrisgrayson353 Před 2 lety +1

    Class!

  • @joesmith7497
    @joesmith7497 Před 2 lety +4

    Quality of your vlogs has really increased in recent weeks/months. Very similar to Seth James De Moor's which is no bad thing! Admire anyone who can race and record at the same time, but that drone footage is next level! 😂

    • @BenIsRunning
      @BenIsRunning  Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks joe! He is a big inspiration of mine so I certainly will take that as a compliment. Yes that drone footage was great 👍

    • @DJI_SPLARN
      @DJI_SPLARN Před 2 lety

      Appreciate it mate 🙌🏻

  • @casaca2059
    @casaca2059 Před 2 lety +1

    Ese Ben es un duro ! Corre a muy buen ritmo. Saludos desde Colombia !!!!

    • @BenIsRunning
      @BenIsRunning  Před 2 lety

      Thank you for your kind words and your coffee!! Columbia ☕️ is the best.

  • @sifi7950
    @sifi7950 Před 2 lety +3

    Respect Ben, you made that look easy! And was that the Jazzercize Champion in your cheer squad?! Good to see your family supporting you, bet they're proud!

    • @BenIsRunning
      @BenIsRunning  Před 2 lety

      😂😂😂 it certainly was :) it’s so great to have them there! They make these videos too, would have virtually no footage without them!!

  • @28mouse85
    @28mouse85 Před 2 lety +1

    Congrats on the big win 👏

    • @BenIsRunning
      @BenIsRunning  Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks bud

    • @28mouse85
      @28mouse85 Před 2 lety

      @@BenIsRunning love how you always take time to reply to comments aswell 💯 good man stay blessed 💙

  • @richardpollitt462
    @richardpollitt462 Před 2 lety +1

    Well done Ben. Turned into a solo run. 👍🏻

    • @BenIsRunning
      @BenIsRunning  Před 2 lety

      Thanks Richard, it certainly did! A very enjoyable one

  • @Yawnyawnyawn123
    @Yawnyawnyawn123 Před 2 lety +1

    Great race 🔥

  • @mattej96
    @mattej96 Před 2 lety +2

    Amazing pace! At a same day I was racing at Košice Peace Marathon (Slovakia) Its the oldest marathon in Europe. You have to come here sometime. Cheers

    • @BenIsRunning
      @BenIsRunning  Před 2 lety

      Oh that sounds interesting! How did you get on?!

  • @ondineteschen901
    @ondineteschen901 Před 2 lety +8

    Amazing run! Congrats, Ben! I just finished my first ever half yesterday... but at a much slower pace :D

    • @BenIsRunning
      @BenIsRunning  Před 2 lety

      Thanks Ondine, great achievement! Planning the second one yet? It’s addictive 😂

  • @dominiccarver7816
    @dominiccarver7816 Před 2 lety +2

    Thanks for coming out to Chelmsford! I hope you enjoyed your time here :)

    • @BenIsRunning
      @BenIsRunning  Před 2 lety +1

      Chelmsford is my local city now having moved this way! Live 15 mins from the centre :)

    • @dominiccarver7816
      @dominiccarver7816 Před 2 lety +1

      @@BenIsRunning wow really we're practically neighbours! Which side of the station do you live?

  • @eddiegaul1903
    @eddiegaul1903 Před 2 lety

    Nice work Ben! Congrats on the win. Wonder if you could've gotten the time you wanted if someone was breathing down your back in the race. As always, nice work and enjoyed the video.

    • @BenIsRunning
      @BenIsRunning  Před 2 lety +1

      Maybe! Always better to run in a group to keep you true but loved it nonetheless! Thanks Eddie

  • @haskeldinho12345
    @haskeldinho12345 Před 2 lety +1

    Superb

  • @thomasfairchild5538
    @thomasfairchild5538 Před 2 lety

    Hey Ben! Great run, as always. Just wanted to ask what type of Superdry bag you are using?

  • @0verPar
    @0verPar Před 2 lety +2

    W

  • @fabsterun
    @fabsterun Před 2 lety

    Amazing job 👌 let's see if I can finish my first race ever the 16th .10k hahaha
    Greetz the voiceover guy

  • @christiandonaj8257
    @christiandonaj8257 Před 2 lety

    Congratulations 🎉

    • @BenIsRunning
      @BenIsRunning  Před 2 lety

      Thanks Christian :)

    • @christiandonaj8257
      @christiandonaj8257 Před 2 lety

      @@BenIsRunning Saturday I will participate in my first ever running event. A trailrun with a 12,5km and 450m of climbing. still hyped to discover running after cycling for so long.

  • @leelindsay
    @leelindsay Před 2 lety +1

    Smashed it 👍👍

    • @BenIsRunning
      @BenIsRunning  Před 2 lety

      Thank you Lee :)

    • @leelindsay
      @leelindsay Před 2 lety

      @@BenIsRunning
      U make me wanna do better Ben been watching you for abit now, keep it up, I use to sprint back in the day never done any distance running b4 till April I have manged a 19.30 5k an 41m 10k its harder than u think am not getting any younger 39 soon 😂👍

  • @adampavey8047
    @adampavey8047 Před 2 lety

    I hate most vlogs. This is great though. Seriously impressive running and modesty level pitched right. Very enjoyable stuff.

  • @Ultrarunnerdad
    @Ultrarunnerdad Před 2 lety +7

    Great result. I won a trail half a few months back but feel like a fraud, I guess all the good runners didn't turn up for my event, was just a small 100 runner self nav trail event. But 1st is 1st 🤣

    • @BenIsRunning
      @BenIsRunning  Před 2 lety +2

      Similar to how I felt having raced on the same day as London and just 2 weeks after the Essex half marathon champs. BUT a win is a win. We’ll take it :)

  • @fatrunner
    @fatrunner Před 2 lety

    Well done Ben, are you doing it again in March? I will be there and also plan on doing the full Marathon in October if I don't get into the London ballot.

  • @novennelagua3151
    @novennelagua3151 Před 2 lety +1

    Congrats there ben!
    Im so jealous. There is no actual race here in thw Philippines. Mostly of the race here are virtual run

    • @BenIsRunning
      @BenIsRunning  Před 2 lety

      Thanks Novenne!! Why is that? Could you maybe organise a race?

    • @novennelagua3151
      @novennelagua3151 Před 2 lety

      @@BenIsRunning protocols here is so strict.

  • @wanokmorrisson3513
    @wanokmorrisson3513 Před 2 lety +1

    Well done.aim higher

  • @Karlm01
    @Karlm01 Před 2 lety +1

    I suppose racing the same day as London Marathon paid off Great Result

    • @BenIsRunning
      @BenIsRunning  Před 2 lety

      Exactly 😂 all the good club runners were busy else where let’s say

  • @nixpix814
    @nixpix814 Před 2 lety

    I'm aiming for sub 1:17 this year but damn your form is so nice and smooth. Natural or have you worked a lot on running form?

    • @BenIsRunning
      @BenIsRunning  Před 2 lety +1

      I’ve worked on it a little, mainly arm swing which I still need to improve! Good luck with your goal. Have you got a race booked in?

  • @woolmunga1000
    @woolmunga1000 Před 2 lety +1

    Hi ben, what little camera are you running with?

  • @Alex.1739
    @Alex.1739 Před 2 lety +1

    You are awesome wish I could get below 1:50 well done

  • @matthewcunnningham8715
    @matthewcunnningham8715 Před 2 lety +2

    Fair play Ben, I know you could have cut 3 or 4 minutes off that. Lol. Well done again. 👏👏👏
    Run to inspire, inspire to run!!!

  • @mattpoulton1
    @mattpoulton1 Před 2 lety +1

    Amazing - looking exceptionally fit and healthy. If I can ask your height and weight would be keen to know as trying to get even more lean myself and get to the optimum weight to get even faster (5ft11 and 11stone)

  • @maestegenduro
    @maestegenduro Před 2 lety +1

    First 😁

  • @grandtechnical4111
    @grandtechnical4111 Před 2 lety +1

    Great race man! Interesting to see shaved legs/arms here, have you felt this has aided your pace realistically at all? Or more for comfort?

  • @GUnit12315
    @GUnit12315 Před 2 lety

    The drone footage is helpful and a killer!! Thanks so much DJI_SPLARN!!!!!!

  • @MurpoHD
    @MurpoHD Před 2 lety +1

    Hey Ben why don’t u run in next Percent 2?

    • @BenIsRunning
      @BenIsRunning  Před 2 lety +1

      I tried them but I personally just prefer the upper on the original and also managed to get these much cheaper so just couldn’t justify spending extra money for the same midsole :)

  • @BM24DK
    @BM24DK Před 2 lety +1

    What was your time???

  • @Joe-ve3ip
    @Joe-ve3ip Před 2 lety

    Why don’t your run in your club vest?

    • @BenIsRunning
      @BenIsRunning  Před 2 lety

      I’ve just changed clubs so don’t yet have one

  • @julien7705
    @julien7705 Před 2 lety

    Surprisingly nobody is warring a mask!

    • @BenIsRunning
      @BenIsRunning  Před 2 lety

      It did feel very strange!

    • @julien7705
      @julien7705 Před 2 lety

      @@BenIsRunning i did a half marathon in France last week and it was the same even from the organizers! Me too I did feel strange and not so comfortable! We were all vaccinated (passport) but it should not prevent to ware a mask in the starting line, and mainly in a building when you take your bib! 😬😅

  • @adamcrosland1
    @adamcrosland1 Před 2 lety

    Running with a cam 🤦🏻‍♂️

    • @BenIsRunning
      @BenIsRunning  Před 2 lety

      Probably best not to watch anymore videos on this channel then pal 😂