Definitely good to see that push without music here

@BenIsRunning

25 күн бұрын

Appreciate the feedback

@jcsk8

22 күн бұрын

Exactly. Kudos.

@voodoochile80

22 күн бұрын

Totally agree. Really makes us immerse into the race and appreciate the effort of the runner

@jeroenkooman7328

19 күн бұрын

Its so awesome to hear the breathing and how your words keep here going! Awesome stuff! Keep it up!

Crazy how relaxed you look at that pace Ben!

@hellomark1

25 күн бұрын

I always think this when I see top racers running, they look like they're out for a stroll! Since Ben said he was at 90% I imagine he was pushing damn hard, just not into the "actively dying" stage, which would be me at almost 2 minutes slower pace

@BenIsRunning

25 күн бұрын

Yes its certainly a hard effort but just not into the red :)

@smeeeeth

24 күн бұрын

Wow that was cool nice job

@lean2281

23 күн бұрын

Its because hes stick thin with a 16 bmi

@potte3110

20 күн бұрын

@@lean2281 ridiculous comment

Voiceover was perfect decision

Love the way you slowed down right before the finish line to get her in front of the cameras - you guys are absolute pros. Lovely to see!

Knocking 20 secs off a 5K PB is an impressive effort for someone at that level so well done Nina and great pacing Ben. Always enjoy running in Battersea Park.

@BenIsRunning

25 күн бұрын

Indeed, think we were both in shock a little as we crossed the line and saw the time. What a run!

@matteodiluce9387

14 күн бұрын

@@BenIsRunning 3:07 pace! Well done you for pacing her so well!

@user-ij9uk8tn8i

14 күн бұрын

I was thinking the same. That's seriously impressive!

I'm a slow overweight runner and my friend paced me for a sub 30 minute 5k. Never would have imagined doing it by myself. Was a great feeling hitting sub 30 and beating my PR by 4 minutes.

@Autumnblueskies1

23 күн бұрын

Well done!

@HollywoodHeyson

22 күн бұрын

It's so great to shed those minutes of the pb.. I did a 10 k race last Sunday where I smashed my 6 year old PB of 52:30 by nearly two minutes.. people who don't run will never understand what 2 minutes mean

@polromeu

20 күн бұрын

congrats.

@BROADBANNED

17 күн бұрын

@@HollywoodHeyson I dont run but I know all about 2 minutes. Every time someone asks me to go for a run, i always say I will be there in 2 minutes!

@kirkvj8330

9 күн бұрын

​@@HollywoodHeyson 1 dont run but i know the feeling if l have to take a dump and someone's in the bathroom. Longest minute ever😂

Love the narration over the run! Made for a way more engaging watch. Was great to hear your thoughts and the pain throughout also😣. Please do more of this! Class running! 👏🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏻‍♀️

@ethan62

25 күн бұрын

Couldn’t agree more! Definitely prefer this commentary style.

@valerieprema9432

25 күн бұрын

I enjoyed this much more too.....love the commentary and all the sounds of the race...

@producermind9030

24 күн бұрын

Yep. Keep doing it Ben. Was awesome to hear your thoughts.

Seeing a pro athlete doing 5k just exactly like I did my 5k in terms of effort management (not pace, ofc), especially around the 3rd-4th k, those huge exhale and groans, and the last 500m struggle, reminds me about a quote "you get faster, but it doesn't get easier"

@terraflow__bryanburdo4547

20 күн бұрын

PRs come hard in 5k

Great pacing. I am an offcial race pacer for 22 years, but nothing can beat a quality personal pace with someone walking off with a grand new PB. Well done.

@BenIsRunning

25 күн бұрын

Yeah I was left with that post race PB feeling! Will do again for sure :)

@michael1

17 күн бұрын

22 years is a long time to finish a 5k do you do a few steps every month?

@wrenandrews3782

11 күн бұрын

@@michael1wow

The lack of music make the real effort flourish, and the voiceover insight was marvelous. Keep these please!

@BenIsRunning

22 күн бұрын

Noted, thanks

Great to see professionals at work. You are both AMAZING

@BenIsRunning

25 күн бұрын

Thanks!

@TheCamJT

17 күн бұрын

@@beotho i mean being 50 seconds slower than the world record and being just under 5 minutes faster than whats considered elite is pretty professional

Your a hell of a runner Ben and a genuine nice guy! Love the channel.

@BenIsRunning

25 күн бұрын

Appricate the kid words, thank you

Interesting how Nina's breathing was already stretched at 2k. The mental and physical strength to keep going is immense. Super impressive.

@BenIsRunning

22 күн бұрын

Yeah just goes to show how hard she’s prepared to push, found that very inspiring

@maratonlegendelenemirei3352

22 күн бұрын

For her at the 2k mark it's 'just' 9 more minutes of torture!

@Runner2Walker

22 күн бұрын

That’s a 5k race for you. Feels like you’re at breaking point from the start.

@mylesg7278

20 күн бұрын

Well there's physical disparity between men and women, most like the reason.

@scrumpymanjack

20 күн бұрын

@@mylesg7278 This reply is so off topic it doesn't even belong in this thread. Why are you bringing up man v. woman? It's irrelevant here.

I love that you can actually hear the effort she gave Last 5-6 min her puls must have been maxed out.. You never get that experience when you watch it in the television.

@threatened2024

23 күн бұрын

This is one of the real problems with the way the sport is presented by the mass media. It misses some of the rawness. For example, the NFL is so much richer for the sounds of players clashing, etc.

@voodoochile80

22 күн бұрын

This makes me wonder why they don't at least test this kind of audio experience in top races. It really makes for a much more immersive experience

That's a phenomenal improvement. Now you know even better how important support really is.

@BenIsRunning

25 күн бұрын

I want a personal pacer now, anyone free in copenhagen for some 3:20 kms haha :)

@christiantimmerman96

25 күн бұрын

Sure! I can pace you for the first 2km or so 😂

@michaelr.8402

25 күн бұрын

@@christiantimmerman96 like your comment 😅

@osrstube

23 күн бұрын

​@@christiantimmerman96 I will continue for another 400meters 😅

Loved this video Ben - huge congrats Nina! I remember vividly Nina catching me in my first marathon in Seville, around 16 miles in her encouraging me to keep pushing like you were cheering her on today, what a legend

@BenIsRunning

22 күн бұрын

Thanks Phily, she’s a true champ and someone I’ve learnt a hell of a lot from since we met last March. Was nice to be able to help her out but to be honest don’t think either of us expected her to come away with a 24 second pb, that was the cherry on top 😂

@user-ij9uk8tn8i

14 күн бұрын

Phily!! 😃 I've just come here after watching your latest video! You and Ben are helping me get my running mojo back again 💪✌🏃‍♂🏃‍♀😃

I love your channel Ben, I am a big guy and spend my parkruns at 37 minutes, but it is lovely to watch you run so well. Great pacer, Nina pushed and was very grateful. Lovely video

Thanks for the great video, Ben! So nice to see Nina breaking PB and earning ranking points! We used to run a lot together with Nina years ago, she's such a lovely running pal (the best) and a special person and friend :)

Way to go Nina! I just wanted to say how inspiring your journey has been to us all. You really have to admire someone who follows their dreams and encourages so many others to do the same. It's always a good day when you get a new Ben is Running notification! Thank you as always

Ben - You are so humble and one of the most 'chilled' people I sub to. I love your content and I am excited to see what you can achieve in 2024 and beyond! Well done and thank you sir.

Mad respect for this wonderful piece of running and coaching. Congrats to you both

Ben, i watch all your videos but i have to say this one was outstanding. Great content. Thank you. Good luck for your upcoming race.

What a wonderfully wholesome video. I used to run club level XC, track and road - they were great times, everybody was so encouraging of others. This took me back to those days. Thank you.

I'd never normally comment on KZread, but felt compelled here as I was astounded how well all of this came together! Loved the voiceover and extended footage during the race, really cool and to my knowledge, unparalleled insight into the experience of a professional runner chasing a PB. Keep up the hard work Ben! 🎉

Loved this video and it’s so inspiring to see how far pro athletes can push themselves! They dig so deep! Great job on the pacing Ben :)

This video almost got me in tears🥺..such a great athlete and most of all an amazing woman❤️. All the best to Nina on her goals 🙏🏻.( missed her voice ☺️)

amazing video, I love the no music to hear the effort. So incredible to push that hard, she is a true professional and speaks very well. Loved your gesture ben of letting her cross the line. That is so pro.

I loved this! Nina you rock! Way to push through! Why did I get a little emotional watching this? Nice work you guys!!!

Another fantastic video Ben, You made a huge difference to her race and you can see how elated she was to have surpassed even her A goal by such a huge margin. Well done Ben.

You are both amazing athletes in your own rights. Pushing Nina to her PB and to ranking pointswas so good. Unreal! 🇫🇮keep up the mobility!

@BenIsRunning

25 күн бұрын

Thanks Hel :)

Amazing! And SO do appreciate the in-race voiceover! Teaches us a lot about the mind and strategies of an elite runner, and it heightens the suspense and tension of the footage! Would totally dig more 'em! Thanks for giving us a peek into your racing/pacing brain!

@BenIsRunning

25 күн бұрын

Appreciate the feedback Kim, noted :)

Awesome footage. A true joy to watch such beautiful running styles!

A great video and what a nice things to be able to do. Running is about supporting each other to achieve our goals rather than always competing. For Nina to get a 20s pb is really incredible! Well done both!

@BenIsRunning

25 күн бұрын

Absolutely! The buzz I got from it too was an added bonus- great performance

I love watching people break their PB’s. The elation of the achievement is great to see after such a tough effort. Excellent work Nina! Inspirational.

This was a great video Ben. Not only did it get me hungry to race, but having you narrate and pace was very interesting. On top of that Nina seems awesome and it was so fun to be able to celebrate her and her achievement! «Ben is pacing» should be a recurring series!

god dang ben! ur form looked amazing! and not to mention u looked really relaxed in that pace😲 kudos to you and nina for the great race👍🏻

@BenIsRunning

25 күн бұрын

Thanks Gong, appreciate it

Love your content. This video was amazing. Loved the narration over the race.

Brilliant vid mate, would love to see more uploads like this where you narrate your thoughts over it - super exciting to watch and well done to Nina!

@BenIsRunning

25 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed

Amazing content like always Ben, really looking foward to that marathon PB, lest go!!!!!

It's such a pleasure to watch high-level runners, especially with side-by-side ride-along footage. It really conveys the speed and the efficiency of movement. Well done to you both - and to your camera person!

I’ve paced runners before - it’s such a great feeling to help others to their goals. Really satisfying.

@BenIsRunning

25 күн бұрын

Incredibly satisfying yes!

Awesome vid, been waiting for this one. Nice one Ben 🔥

loved the commentary & the interview at the end - great video!

Such a fun watch!! Love it Ben👏🏻

Your journey is remarkable Ben… truly, oh to be young 🎉❤

Awesome work, great insight into how hard you athletes push💪

Absolutely loved that, well done to you both🎉🎉🎉

Great video Ben! I really enjoyed seeing you be a pacer!

Never seen any of your content before but obviously this is a bit of a viral video to pop up randomly on my feed but I watched the whole thing! Think this video highlights how powerful a good storyline can be, super emotional (as in uplifting) and you feel that through the whole video. Same as all the other comments love the voiceover and you can just hear your natural passion for running in the commentary! Super inspiring content! I’m definitely subscribing for more videos!

The last three videos have been my favourite ever. Apart from Vlogmas, which was mega. Congratulations Nina, you looked like Desert Orchid at the Grand National. Thanks for all you put out Ben, what you and Kofuzi have done for running is immeasurable. Thank you

@BenIsRunning

25 күн бұрын

Wow, thank you! Thanks for the kindness and support :)

Great job for both of you. As an amateur runner, i understand how pacing is critical for any distance. Ben you did a great job and making the time for pacing duty says a lot about you. Huge support for your marathon coming up.

this was great. opening scene was like are zombie flick, "are they coming for me?", and a smashed PB at the end. Helping others achieve goals can be just as fulfilling as getting them yourself! Great job to Nina and good luck towards her continued goals. :)

world class positivity and encouragement, brilliantly done

Awesome to see the push and the suffering. Great video!

VO >>>>> music great video. you both looked amazingly strong. congrats to nina for the PB

Fantastic runners!! What an effort by both of you 🎉

Love this style of content. Great to see. Good running both!

@BenIsRunning

25 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoy it, will certainly film more in this style :)

Nice work Ben and pacing fine as you had to deal with traffic 👏 Well done Nina and all crossed for Paris 🤞

Wow yall have both put in really hard work. Well done. You motivate me.

Amazing job Ben! Great video- very inspiring

@BenIsRunning

25 күн бұрын

Thanks so much!

Wow well done Ben. You made it look easy and you helped a pro runner get a PB and win the race. Legend!

FINTASTIC running, Nina! :D You did great pacing, Ben! You're such a fast beast yourself =D Cool seeing Holly and Anya too! So many awesome pros.

@BenIsRunning

25 күн бұрын

Thanks mike

Great job to both of you! Congratulations to both of you!

Shes pushing!! Her form is incredible. You just make it look easy.. Nice work both of you.

Great vlog and pacing Ben. Congrats to Nina, she worked hard for that 👏

@BenIsRunning

25 күн бұрын

Absolutely, thanks for your support

Amazing job by the both of you and congrats on the success!

Good job with helping out! Interesting video to follow how the 5k run progress goes.

Great pacing, amazing PR beat of 20 seconds. love the video!!

Love the video Ben, more voice over work please mate! Nick does alot of this kind of content and give a really good insight as to what your thinking whilst racing (even though you’re pacing it comes across in a similar way). Good Luck for Copenhagen!

@BenIsRunning

25 күн бұрын

Yeah i certainly took inspiration from the collab we did together- a nice story telling technique ill be sure to do more off!

So proud of her! Good luck to her in everything.

Looked like the perfect pacing there, Ben! And what a beautiful effort from Nina.

Nice to see joy manifest during a Run. Go!

Amazing video Ben! Loved it 🥳🔥😁

Enjoyed this one Ben. Nina seems super likeable too! Hope she gets the ranking points she needs to qualify 😁

Took advantage of the route, the conditions and smallish field. Great job pacing, stayed in touch and constant feedback. Nina will want you on all her runs.

@BenIsRunning

22 күн бұрын

Cheers John, I’d happily do it again but if she wants to go any quicker I might have to train a little harder lol

Wow, she’s incredible! It’s true what she said though, pacers help you to push harder than you can push on your own. Good job Ben 👌

Love this format choice and congrats to Nina!

1st time here. Maaaaan this got me hyped. Really great video. Right now 5k is prbly my absolute favorite distance to run outside of sprints. It's like a mini long distance sprint haha

today is my day off and after watching this... I want to run. Incredible pacing. Nina is a beast! Earned a subscriber.

Welldone pacing her.... . Ur brilliant .. love watching ur videos ... Great content 👍👍👍✅ . Ur definitely an inspiration to everyone .. . Keep up the great work .

@BenIsRunning

25 күн бұрын

Thanks Laura

Voice over was really good, first video I have watched too. Just subscribed!

Enjoyed this, great pacing too. She was a beast, you could hear her working hard in the first Kilometre. She gritted her teeth until the finish. Her ability to ask if her opponents were in her heels, showed her mental clarity and experience. Was fantastic to watch. Well done sir and to the young lady, looking forward to watching her in Paris.

so quick! I'm sat here getting envious as I injured myself on my marathon other week, now I'm unable to run....but I feel I'm not too far off now - maybe a cheeky parkrun easy easy pace next week...don't want to push it. Listening to the Pod you with your injury and now callum with his has definitely made me re evaluate running through injuries and actually taking the time to heal and be good by doing hop tests etc has really been helpful and I'll come back stronger - hopefully hit a 5k summer race series local to me Jun/July and go sub 19.

Watching this to try to psych myself up for parkrun tomorrow! 😆😅 That was amazing!! You guys are inspirational 💪🏃‍♀🏃‍♂😃

Love people being so positive and happy about helping some get PB.

Loved this video Ben keep these ones coming!

@BenIsRunning

25 күн бұрын

"Where's the next race Nina?"

both of you are amazing!

Great video and voiceover with your pacing strategies.

What an amazing video! It's so interesting to see a professional race and get such fascinating insights! I would love to see this format more often. :)

Really love the voice over and thoughts - cool to hear the strides and breathing ect.

Hearing Nina's effort grunts reminds of the saying: it doesn't get easier, you just get faster. Great effort!

Voice over + no music was definitely the way to go, gives so much more insight. Thankyou

So awesome! Your talk about how hard pros push reminds me of Greg LeMond’s quote: “It never gets easier, you just get faster.”

wonderful of you to help her out on her journey. Ben you looked so relaxed at that high speed.

@BenIsRunning

25 күн бұрын

It was a pleasure and thanks, certainly could feel it towards the end despite it not being quite an all out effort :)

Your whole running technique looks so effortless.. poetry in motion

Wow the way she pushes herself so deep and so early on in the race is really inspiring

OMG!! This man makes this time look so easy and is talking with ease. I have never broken 22 minutes for a 5K, but I am strictly a casual runner.

Great content Ben, love this video!!

@BenIsRunning

22 күн бұрын

Appreciate it!

Excellent run. Good luck for Paris Nina

Holy cow, Benny! This video has BLOWN! 💥 🎉