Do you race / train with music on? It's something new I tried here in the TT and think it really helped!

@ben_365

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Ben! Depends on the run for me... If I'm on an easy run, I love zoning out to a podcast like the Inside Running Podcast. I find music can all too easily turn my easy runs into a tempo 😂 For a session, I like to hear my breathing and be aware of my surroundings so go without. But a good mix of music, podcasts and nothing helps keep running interesting for me 👌

@bikeinmotion

3 жыл бұрын

I always run with music. I just love music too much. And well it's nice on those long night ultras ;)

@konrad983

3 жыл бұрын

Every day - rap, rock, alternative all sort of music to get some boost

@willcaress1613

3 жыл бұрын

The majority of my runs I don't listen to anything, I think it's good to strengthen your mind as well as your body. For my long runs I'll usually listen to a podcast though. :)

@chloehutson5892

3 жыл бұрын

My runs go better with Audiobooks and podcasts, music always messes up my pacing and I gas myself. but for TTs I have a very short playlist that I just repeat through songs

I am still happy that I finish a 38 minute 5K. Still proud that I have started running everyday.

32:30 is an insane 10K time and definitely a great goal for runners to aim for. Great tips Ben, keep it up man!

Running on "feel" is so underrated - great point on not getting too consumed by the data

@ugzaltan1234

3 жыл бұрын

My daily work is in data and I don't even get consumed on running data and that has helped me with my running. So definitely agree with the above :)

@T-bit

3 жыл бұрын

Good way to enhance your mind set by running on feel I have found.

@SMC247

3 жыл бұрын

Wonder what the Ingerbritsens would make of that. Though, is the data they use really helping them or is it perhaps, all in the mind, interesting to consider.

How to go from 38m to 32m in 5 months.... Be in 32min shape the year before ;)

@BenParkes

3 жыл бұрын

It certainly helps with the mental side.. given I've done it before, so I can do it again.. but really I've only been running seriously for about 3 years.. so don't have years and years of training in my legs, that most people could call upon to get back in shape quick. Agree with your point though of course! :-)

@InFeSs

3 жыл бұрын

True

@mwmstals

3 жыл бұрын

I was gonna say that! :-)

@liamtaylor74

3 жыл бұрын

Don't envy others just because you're not willing to put the work in yourself

@jorbo7116

3 жыл бұрын

@@BenParkes Just muscle memory and your heart is a muscle, 3 years of serious running is pretty much miles (:

I don’t like to listen to music as I’m running, running is my stressfree environment... No phone, no music, just running and getting the surroundings into my body through eyes, ears and nose!

@pereiraplaza222

3 жыл бұрын

Music for me is THE way to disconnect from everything while I run. I run in a citypark so plenty of "annoying" noises otherwise, and I don't mean from birds (cars, traffic, bikes, people and so on).

@adjune

3 жыл бұрын

@@pereiraplaza222 Good thing all people aint the same! Keep up what you love

@sneakerslab2771

3 жыл бұрын

@@adjune I agree with you

I'm always amazed by people who can run distance without music. I couldn't imagine. Music, podcast, something.

@rahima9193

3 жыл бұрын

It gets you thinking. Ideas would come during a run. I would calculate math stuff in my head during my run. It can also be peaceful & tranquel, especially night runs. Clears up the head. But sometimes it can be VERY boring indeed. 😂

@ikeisco2438

3 жыл бұрын

@@rahima9193 I'm a math teacher and I can't do any math in my head when I'm running! Barely even pace calculations.

@rahima9193

3 жыл бұрын

@@ikeisco2438 All good man. Most of my runs are easy runs & a distance run as well. Runs that is below 150BPM which is a pace you could hold for hours . So its kind of a chill kind of run. Been doing a maffetone method quite a while now. Good luck man!

You're a big inspiration Ben, glad you managed to come back so strongly from your injury, keep up the great work!

Thanks Ben I’m really lacking motivation at the minute, but whenever I watch one of your videos it always gives me a boost! Keep the content coming 👍🏼

Seb Coe said it best 'generally speaking if your hearing music in your ears then your not giving the workout your full effort'. Maybe an occasional long run is ok with music but in my experience its important to be used to running without music to progress in your running. Those who are reliant on their music or phone never really seem to progress that well or that fast.

Great video, Ben! I’ve never listened to music whilst running, and instead have always enjoyed just being out there on the roads with myself and my thoughts 💭

I love running with music! It's so much fun to update and change the playlist planning for the next run. thanks for sharing these tips.

You're crushing it Ben ✌️ Keep grinding

Hi, Ben, I came across your channel today, having never seen it before. I have been running now for 37 years! Yes, I am that old. I have run marathons, half, 10k 5k, I am now also a triathlete. I have done all the distances there also including Ironman. I am now almost 59 and running is as much a part of my DNA as everything about me. I run in On shoes these days after years of running in about every brand there has ever been. My problem is as I get older, I am getting slower, much slower. Found the video useful. I do want to try and run quicker again. But not sure how possible that is at my old age. Great video.

@leslie7922

3 жыл бұрын

Age is just a number but also run on feel don't let the speed stats get you down 😊 I'm running today in hopes I can run later in life like yourself

Wow this is incredible. I love your tips on running. Your vlogs truly inspire me

Hi Ben, i really enjoyed your video. It was a good recap on your efforts and i have been following your journey since the beginning of 2020 and can see how much you have been through physically and bounced back to the best of your abilities. I found the detailing of this video spot on - easy to follow changes to improve performance. Keep up the great work! 👍

Hi Ben, great video and love the tips about recovery and the recommended equipment. Will be watching more of your videos for motivation and tips

Well done on your recovery Ben

Hi Ben! Congrats on ur PR and thank you for the tips. Good to know that u actually bought the Stryd foot pod and will be looking forward to hear ur thoughts on training with power.

Great video: to the point and covers all main points. Thank you.

Appreciate the videos and content! You've been killing it over the last year running. Just did a 10K PR a few weeks ago but always looking to improve the speed.

@BenParkes

3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on the PR Cory! Bring on 2021!

Listening to music while running always gives me such a boost, I feel like I can always do more physically and listening to music with a high bpm keeps me focused on a good stride rate.

Hi Ben. I've recently discovered your channel, having fallen back in love with running in my late forties. I was a club runner in my teens and very early twenties with a 10k PB of 33.30. Sadly, it's taken me years to get back into it. Love the channel and I'm finding your advice really helpful and beneficial. I have to agree with the running on feel. I leave my watch at home on my long steady runs and don't become obsessed with time and heart rate. I actually enjoy the training runs better without a watch on my wrist. Keep up the good work.

...Ben u give sooooo many useful tips in this vid as always.... thanks for sharing these and your enthusiasm. By the way watching YOUR form has been a super guide to help my technique. Thanks :)

Nice tips, Ben. Good advice. Keep up the good work. And yes. Always run with music. Those aftershocks are great. And usually allowed on races on open roads.

Another cracking video Ben loving the content. Been really working on cadence getting it at 180 consistently for the last month aiming for sub 40 this year! Also got the aftershocks aeropex headphones for Christmas which are wonderful and brought myself the silva headtorch you recommended and have been loving the late night runs!!!

Great video, Ben, thanks for sharing these great points. I have started the New Year focusing on consistency and "stripping" down my reliability on data while I run. I have been running more by feel and don't look at my watch at all except to start it and stop it :) Feels so much more freeing and I'm enjoying my running more. I listen to music when I train but don't normally at races, although I now have some Aftershokz so might at my next race when that happens :) Cheers from Canada, Scott

Cracking, how do i get to 38.30 tho😅

I couldn't agree more with regards to easy running and forgetting the data on those days Ben. Ive learnt not to record them and just set the stopwatch and go completely on feel. So important to avoid that grey area. Easy running transformed the way I approach running and I made massive gains in my running. Make the easy days easy and the hard days hard. Great content Ben.

Very good advice all around!! 👍👍 Thank you!

This is the first time I comment on your video, but going from 38mn to 32mn is a very good attention catching title. I will try to do that this year. I am going to follow your tips, however, I don't have all this technology (smartwatch, heart rate monitor, strava). 25 years ago, I was a sub 28mn for a 10k. But I am now buying more therapeutic equipment that definitely help, I also studied sport therapy to avoid or prevent injuries. I wish luck to myself for this year, and I am wishing you good luck and success.

👍 to getting back to racing

I got an ankle injury that put me out of commission the same week you did. Its been really encouraging watching you recover and get back into shape! I feel like I've been right there next you on the road to recovery. Congrats on the PB. Always love the video's! 2 things. 1. Would you ever consider doing a full review on your normatec system? 2. It would be dope if you had a 'platinum' membership level where we get a follow from you on strava

@BenParkes

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Jordan! I'll try and drop a more detailed chat in an upcoming vlog about the Normatec. If you have any questions feel free to ask though. If you have the money then it's a great system.. but the Air Relax is better value for money.. minimal upgrades really between the two. But build quality is a log better on the Normatec. With the Strava I just need to keep it so I follow the people I coach.. so I don't miss their training. But if you do something cool and wanted me to take a look etc, then always tag me in your comments section and I'll get a notification! All the very best with your running! Ben

The Tempo NEXT% are the real deal. They are very heavy but that is actually good for training. The AirPods really help to keep injuries away and convert all of the energy into work that moves you forward. They also last a really long time compared to the other NEXT% shoes.

Great video, thanks for the advice

This was helpful thank you

That point about watching, comparing yourself with and mimicking great runners with form is so important. Eeen on a purely psychological level, imagining myself running like some of my much better club mates makes me FEEL faster.

Ben, that represents an 18.48% performance improvement! That is an insane improvement by any standards.

@BenParkes

3 жыл бұрын

Ha.. love the calculation! Thank you ☺️

Used to run around shadwell all the time when I was at work! Nearly a year now!

I've always had a slow cadence, so made a playlist of songs that were about or on 170bpm to help and for company on solo winter runs. Thanks for the content as always

@BenParkes

3 жыл бұрын

Great tip!

Fantastic video. I love the detail on what sessions you did in the lead up. It’s a simple plan but that detail is important. I’m interested in how you structure your long run. You said something about having harder blocks in there. How do you structure your long run? Are you running to distance or time? What’s the balance of easy/hard? Etc. maybe there’s another video in that...

@BenParkes

3 жыл бұрын

Yes.. will do another video on that at some point. A few simple examples could be 5k easy, 5k current marathon pace x2 or x3 for a 20k or 30k run. Or 8k easy, 2k current half marathon pace x2. You can change to time if it suits you better. All the plans we offer have long runs structured in a similar way. Lots of examples.. hope that shows you it in more detail!

Great Video Ben, Some really good points you make here. Mindset is massive for me and something I read about a lot. Form is something that I plan to work on a lot this year as I am a bit of a heel striker or at least at slower speeds I am, I think I get more onto my midfoot if I pick up the pace a bit. Matt the welsh runner has a lovely running form and looks really graceful when he runs quick. Music is a really big factor for me as well. I usually have a podcast on for longer runs but when im getting tired I put on some tunes and the difference it can make is amazing. I too use Aftershokz headphones because I feel safer! (you know what the Thames path is like for rogue cyclists!)

@BenParkes

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, Matt has lovely form! I don’t think I’d feel safe with regular headphones.. so the Aftershokz ones work well. All the best Dave.. keep on getting it done on the Thames path!!

When I started running many moons ago I couldn't live without music on the run, then about 7 years ago, almost got run over because I wasn't fully aware my senses and gradually ditched it. Now it feels alien to me to put them in and run, have used some of your advice to visualise on the run and feel it more so. Used to wear for races, but haven't for years now.

@BenParkes

3 жыл бұрын

I’d only wear the Aftershokz.. as can always hear cars etc.. but I still turn it off if I’m running on a car /traffic road. Luckily that’s quite rare as 99% of my running is away from roads these days. Hope you’re well Amrit!

@maybeonedayyes1698

3 жыл бұрын

@@BenParkes ... just run with 1 ear "on", and the other either off/muted/or physically out of ear (depending on what system/tech u are using). This is what i do, and it works perfectly for training and events. Its what what many other professions do etc, :)

Good tips mate, major improvement there ;)

The Stryd Wind really is a great device. You should definitely give it a try.

Great video and advice Ben. Will be interested to know how you find the Stryd pod. Will you do a video on it?

Music, hell yes. Playlist, set length to hit target.

Great video ben i done same, i come from 38.33 to 33.25 in 8 months, i been doing alot fartlek, sprint works, mile split,i hardley did long runs mainly short quick

@terpreterin9777

Жыл бұрын

Mind sharing how many KMs per week?

When it comes to form and women ... Letesenbet Gidey is one of my absolute favorites! 🤩 Btw - congrats on your PR!!! Well done! 👏🏽

@BenParkes

3 жыл бұрын

Will look her up, thank you!

I think something very important for runners, wether you're a trail runner or road runner is to run on the trails an get that elevation in! I gained much strenght/fitness in the past few weeks by running on the trails + it helps for your form (knee drive)

@nznige

3 жыл бұрын

you do need to be careful if you are new runner, its a great way to smash an ankle if you aren't used to trails

Very helpful, thank you.

Thanks mate, excellent video; really helpful. Working towards a 10k time trial in a couple of weeks, this sort of confirms I’m on the right track. Than a couple of months down the line I want to do a half marathon. No expectations, just finishing without getting injured. Slowly working my long runs to just over 15k now, so getting there, but like I said, patience is the game. Anyway, keep up the good work, love the content. (By the way, your form has improved tremendously these last few months. Standing here on the sidelines, perhaps your knee lift could do with another 1-2 inch, or 2.5-5cm higher?)

@MaartenAnna

3 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah, I always train with music, trying to keep cadence around 90 (or 180, depending on your watch manufacturer). I use the Chinese aftershocks knock-offs Z8. I can thoroughly recommend David Guetta ft Sia with the song flames.

Music certainly helps me so I use slow relaxing stuff for easy runs, but get the heavy metal play list pumping when I feel the need for speed. Speed being relative, its been nearly 30 years since I ran a 38 min 10k. Trying to get down to 45minutes now !! :(. Well done on 32, I'm envious!!

I use music or podcasts most of the times, but sometimes when I just need to relax or enjoy some of natures silence nothing on my runs. It is all about what mood I am in. Going on long runs I prefer podcasts.

Hi Ben, you rock it!!! My 10K PB is 41:19, but I'm very pleased I broke 20 min threshold on 5K in October and clocked 19:55. Was very happy with that! and want to go further based on your great inspiration! Not listening music so far, but I'm planning to buy and try aftershokz trekz air ones. Thanks!

So Ben...my 10k PB is 38 mins...I’ve got your cap, a cat and I’m a running KZreadr...so roll on my 32 min 10k🤣

@BenParkes

3 жыл бұрын

You know you can!! :-) The cat really helps!!

@ThatRunningGuy

3 жыл бұрын

@@BenParkes actually got 3 cats 😸 My first ever livestream tonight 😬

@ThatRunningGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Ben, I hope you’re well. Right...if you don’t ask you don’t get. Would you be free this Friday at 7pm to come on my livestream. Just to ask simple questions like when you started, motivation, KZread and goal etc (approx 30 mins). I completely understand as I know you’re a busy guy. Let me know here or DM on Instagram. Thanks. Chris

Personally, i was listening to music while running, but when i found out that it affect my psychology while running then I quit. Yes it gives me an extra energy... but only when the song that i'm listening for at that moment was good for me, and its BPM was optimal for me. But when it wasn't the case, i feel that i'm loosing my focus, my power.. this leads me to repeat the song more and more or listening to another music at the same BMP. to regain my focus. In my mind music is just a distraction for a runner, because it prevents him from listening to his mind to adjust his endurance or rhythm. the runner have to feel what's around him and listening to the sound of nature, and this helps him detox his mind too: This is a 90%(psychology) of the running success of every elite runner.

I’ve love running with music! Nothing to crazy or to sad. But just helps with zoning out on longer run when it’s anything from 5 miles to 12 miles it’s really nice especially when it’s just easy miles. Workout I usually don’t use music.

@peterstone1916

3 жыл бұрын

Just remember to not become reliant on it because if it’s removed there can be a reduction in performance.

You live next to me Ben lol, love the videos. New subscriber, Si

Great video, it motivate me to achieve 32 this year.

Very motivating.

I find stryd good for easy runs, it means you can go without a watch an just on feel, but still record distance/time/pace/elevation if you want to know the totals.

Always sharp and very helpful content. Looking forward to get back to 38 here 😂

Great performance💪💪💪

Shoutout to that Chris Erichson video. It was one of those videos that really pulled me into the sport. Just a raw video of a guy grinding out some mile repeats in some trash weather on his way to the 2012 US Olympic Trials start line.

@BenParkes

3 жыл бұрын

Me too.. discovered it about 5 years ago and always come back to it.. beautiful form!

Love running with music, helps to get that adrenaline pumping

great video

Good info there, Ben. Solid stuff. It’s interesting you say about being able to run on feel being a skill. I’m putting together a bit of fun in the form of 5 challenges/sessions to see which KZreadr (and indeed all runners) is the best at running on feel. I shall definitely lay the gauntlet down to you and see what you’ve got!! I just tried the first one (a blind tempo session trying to run at a set HR but based on feel alone). Good fun 😊👍🏻 keep doing what you’re doing, buddy.

I use it like I run with HR monitor strap, I run with watch but sometimes I do not look at watch during that run. So I run according to feelings but after run I can compare my feelings with data :)

You are motivating me to reach 32 Min to 10 Kilometres. I am going to try to reach a goal like you.

我是來自於台灣的跑者，觀看您的觀念分享與課程讓我受益良多，謝謝你的影片讓我跑得更快，希望能有繁體中文化造福更多的跑者，感謝~

I remember adding good nutrition and mid section exercises to my consistency which after about 6 weeks I noticed the benefits greatly. Thank you for the reminders on what I should be doing.

Hey could you do a video recommending training clothes and brands that you personally would recommend?

@kierenkd

3 жыл бұрын

Probably his own brand I would expect

Hi Ben! Could you please to share once your favourite running routes and tracks in London for different type of workouts?

@BenParkes

3 жыл бұрын

Can always follow on strava and see where I do workouts and all my runs!

I used to listen to music, but since I found out that you might not be allowed to listen to music for some races, I don't listen anymore. I think i'm more consistent without as my speed would change depending on the song I was listening to. Really enjoying your plan so far :) one question though, in general why is it important to run slow so much to run fast?

Great Video Ben. I have just started your 10k advanced plan and trying to break 40 for the first time. This is my 3rd plan and all have been great!! Your tips and tricks are great and visualisation is something that I am struggling with. Do you use a massage gun in your recovery and if so can you recommend a good make as there are so many out there.

@BenParkes

3 жыл бұрын

I did have one.. a theragun, was quite expensive (compared to others) but sold it in the end as found other tools better. Some people love them though, but prefer my tiger tail and recovery boots combo right now

@stuartboyne8423

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ben. Appreciate the response.

You can also use a tennis ball or a message gun as tools for recovery/varm up. Btw I some times run with music but most of my runnings I do without music. Then i do Ironman or my ultrarunning its without music so I guess I just use to run without and just enjoy my runnings

amazing,my best record is 48 minutes to run 10k...

Wicked bit of info to take in.. I've gone from 59:50 ish back in May to 49:31 few days ago. But would love to hit low end 40s or under .. maybe a bit more training and weight loss... 5stone down 2 more and I'll be ready I think

been running for like 6 years, by far, by PB in 10km is 38.48. Hopefully, this year I will gonna have another PB in that distance.

A bit late to the party on this one, but thanks for those tips 👍 looking to get a better 5k and 10k time before moving on to improve my 10 mile and half in barefoot shoes 👌

I can confirm the hats will give you a 10k PB, I had been working on breaking the 40min 10k for a good couple of years. Then I bought a hat, did a 10k TT and got 39:48* :D (*My Coach might have also played a part in this)

@BenParkes

3 жыл бұрын

Well done with your PB!!

Hi Ben, I have a question if you don't mind? I also train in Pegasus Turbo 2's and my marathon time is around 3:20. I see you race in the next percent flyknits I think and my question is, could you offer a guess as to how much quicker they would be for someone like me than the Pegasus Turbo 2's in a marathon, based on my current marathon time? Trying to work out if it's worth spending the money! Many thanks, love the videos.

in 2021 I hope i can go for a 10k PB. I like music at fast running, but not on easy days.

I wear headphones during runs but during races. When I did my half marathon though I had music playing in the background.

Running by feel and not using tech.... amen 🙏 😂 I hate data too!

Helrobdy to you too!

Awesome video!! Where do you put the device (phone etc) that you're listening to music on?

@BenParkes

3 жыл бұрын

In my naked band

@katebaker6195

3 жыл бұрын

@@BenParkes awesome thank you

Hì Ben I do most of my running inside with music pumping away, but the way things are at the moment the gyms are closed so doing my running outside. Where I live is all roads and hills so find listening to music a bit risky .

Have you got any advice for running in the snow / icy conditions ?

Thank you for the tips and tricks. 🏃 I'm a student in Physical Education.

Hey, what do you video software to do you use to edit and put your videos together? Very impressive!

@BenParkes

3 жыл бұрын

Final Cut Pro. Thank you!

Great video! Do you ship the hats to the US? I'd love to get one, in red ;-)

@BenParkes

3 жыл бұрын

We do ship worldwide.. lots to the USA!

@Ben Parkes, would love to get your opinion on how much of a difference recovery boots make? Currently looking into the Normatec recovery boots but given the cost, I am trying to determine if the benefit outweigh’s the investment? I am not expecting them to be better than a massage but would using them reduce the need for a monthly massage? Would love to hear your thoughts on it?

Hi Ben great video as per . Can I ask did you a review on the saucony endorphin shift ? Thanks

@BenParkes

3 жыл бұрын

I haven’t I’m afraid David

@daveh2912

3 жыл бұрын

@@BenParkes ok thanks Ben

Oh no. I've just bought yet another book to read :-)

3 years serious training? That’s a incredible time, how old are you if you don’t mind me asking ☺️

Ben your running form looks top and a lot different. Am I right in thinking your lifting your knees higher and following though with a more exaggerated heal kick?

@philipeick-vocalmusic

3 жыл бұрын

was thinking the same thing

@BenParkes

3 жыл бұрын

In most of the footage I’m running quite fast.. running easy pace it changes a lot obviously.. I’m not really consciously doing anything different.. just a lot of drills, strides etc and then when I run I forget about it really and just run!

@philipeick-vocalmusic

3 жыл бұрын

I don't think it was necessarily ment in the way of you consciously and actively doing it while running - and all in all anyways just ment as a compliment :)

what is your playlist when you do listen to music while running?

What advice would you give for someone wanting to start fuelling for the first time and using protein powder for recovery's?

@mwmstals

3 жыл бұрын

For recoveries from running a recovery mix with a 4:1 ratio of carbs:protein is generally recommended. Our friends in the gym rely more on protein. Loads of recovery mixes on the market.