Thank you to everyone who has followed along over the previous few years, it's been quite an adventure!! Sarah and me send our very best to you for lovely Christmas and amazing 2024 ahead.. we are super excited to bring you many more adventures next year. Keep on dreaming, talking and getting it done. xx 🤗

@davidpage8147

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing a beautiful moment 😊

@steve3810

6 ай бұрын

I have never added a comment to any KZread video, your video is one of the best I have watched You wear your heart on your sleeve Well done Ben & Sarah Getting it DONE 😊

@hahaheslop

6 ай бұрын

Love this! I had a horrendous time in lockdown, which really affected all areas of my life and, obviously, running. 🙁 so great to see you back and fighting. 💪💪💪 I did London, Great North Run, Big Half and New York Marathon, its been amazing year. 🙂 doing Paris and Valencia next year, can't wait!!!

@SteveRuns111

6 ай бұрын

Well done Ben you are an inspiration 💪🏻

@surfeno

6 ай бұрын

You are the man Ben! Goosebump looking at you hitting the finish line. Keep it up bro!

What a lovely video Ben. I’d not realised quite how much you’d been through. But that moment when Sarah hurls herself at you - oh man, that got me ❤

@oliviakillen

6 ай бұрын

i know. got me too

@of5458

6 ай бұрын

Same here. Treasure that woman.

@tesserwithpaul

6 ай бұрын

Marry that girl!! ❤

Didn’t expect to cry watching this but I felt every emotion! Congrats Ben!

You are such an example. I've been following you over the past years, seeing your races, pitfalls, personal struggles and lows. I could not be happier to see you bouncing back and in such a great fashion! You're inspiring, humble and happy, and your experience shows why running is the best medicine out there. Keep going Ben and Sarah, running along with you!

Awww really felt that hug from Sarah at the end, had me in tears 😭 Thanks for sharing all the lows so we can celebrate in these running highs with you!!

I am not crying! You are! Followed you for years… my heart broke when your ankle broke and you having hernia op gave me the courage to get mine sorted… I have not been right since my ankle break but your videos have helped keep me motivated. I am sure you get comfort from us viewing your videos and liking and buying products… 👏👏👏

As someone who's relatively new to the channel I had no idea you've been going through all these hardships the last few years - what a phenomenal comeback!! Well done

Goes to show how far a positive mindset and patience can go. Never a frown, never a poor me, always smiles and fun and trying to show people that it’s about the journey and not just the results. If anything this is a true testament to your love for the sport and your character.

This is definitely one of the best videos from Ben or even across running videos I've seen, I couldn't imagine the roller coaster for the past few years you have endured and finally able make it back to sub 240. Merry Christmas and I bet this is gonna be one of the best Xmas present you gave to yourself and enjoy London Marathon 2024, let's keep running no matter what is your current body condition because running makes us feel alive!

05:44 It's me! This was my favourite video of yours ever. I thought I understood how difficult the last few years had been but I had no idea of the significant impact and challenges you've had. It's amazing that you've battled through that, continued entering races as well as changing your approach when things weren't going your way. So many life lessons (and fitness ones too) that we can all learn there! So happy to see you've achieved your goal with the time and qualifying for the entry for London. Thank you for being so open with it all. Thanks also to Sarah for the great editing work and support she gives you. Merry Christmas and have a great 2024!!! Gary.

Truly inspiring stuff Ben. I lost it when Sarah greeted you at the end. Wonderful storytelling.

Congratulations Ben! Just ran my first sub 2 hour half marathon. I have my next one in Las Vegas in about 8 weeks. I’m going for 1:45:00. It’s all because of you inspiring me. Merry Christmas.

The video I've been waiting for! Congrats on your Valencia time and a massive thankyou for sharing the journey, the highs and the lows, this gives real inspiration to people going through the same sort of struggles that there is light at the end of the tunnel and no matter how hard it is, the success will be worth it in the long run. As you said in one video recently, you have to have the lows if you want the highs! Wishing you and Sarah the best Christmas ever!

I’ve been waiting for this video Ben. That hug at the end of the race got me right in the feels. Way to work for it and get it done. Thanks for this.

Just a joy to see you back in fit form. Thank you for sharing the highs and lows. We are all behind you, cheering!!

I’ve gone through a knee surgery and it was mentally taxing for me to go through the recovery process and get back to my running form. I can totally understand how painful it must have been, and how happy it must have been to conquer everything and come out with beating your goal. Kudos to you Ben and Sarah🎉. Lots of love to you both ❤😊

I was wondering how this went Ben! The biggest challenge in all of this is that you went through all these personal ups and downs in front of a community of 150k followers which only made things way tougher. Occasionally some haters creeped through the woodwork and said some very hurtful things in the comment section and I applaud you for staying focused. A huge congrats for the inspiring example of "Getting it done"

Well done Ben can see how much that means to you 👏🏻👏🏻

Oddly enough the very first video I saw from you was when you posted your first Valencia Marathon recap. Little did I know what kind of adventures we were in store for through the years to come. Such an inspiration man!

Impossible to watch without tearing up. Congrats Ben (and support team Sarah, you’ve had a great year yourself). Happy Christmas to you both! - John, Toronto 🇨🇦 🇬🇧

Amazing Ben, sat here with tears, I’m just starting my own training block and watching you I feel I could run through a brick wall , you’re such an inspiration, I will reach my goal just like you, thank you

The fact that you had physical injuries and mental health challenges makes your journey so much more relatable and inspiring!!! Especially for those of us that aren't quite at your level. Knowing that even elite runners deal with the same issues helps motivate us to keep pushing. Congrats on your success!!!

Wow ! Super emotional watching the end when you find Sarah . I love your openness and honesty speaking about your physical and mental struggles the last few years. I hope you know that you are inspiring untold numbers of people by doing that. Love this channel. Big love to you both !!

love love love it

Awesome!

IMMENSE 😀

Fabulous!

Awesome🎉❤

Ben, what a great sharing and true emotion coming out! I think this is why sports are so powerful either running or any other form. I can totally relate and understand. That grind and resilience is what this is all about, always one step further on being stronger. I have a big mantra which is Hard Work Pays Off. You are the proof of it. And lastly, we can never go long alone. Sarah and your community keep you grounded 🙏🏼 Keep rocking 💪🏼

I’ve got goosebumps watching this Ben ❤. You’re an absolute inspiration 🙏! Have a wonderful Christmas to you both xx

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

Phenomenal effort Ben and huge congratulations for all your hard work paying off! I've been an A&E nurse for nearly 20 years and the power of good mental health just can't ever be underestimated. You've been through a lot, and it was lovely to see your face as you knew you had secured a sub-2:40. Well done. I'll hopefully see you in London for the marathon (at the Expo though, as I'll be starting waaaaayyyyy behind you!!!) in search of my own sub-4hr time!!!

So inspiring!

Thats amazing!

Top man.❤

The Sarah hug hit me hardest 💕 Well done Ben, but of course! 😻

Yayyyyyyy!!!! Congratulations!!!!

keep inspiring!!

Awesome. Congrats 🏃🏃

Ben, you're amazing! The hug from Sarah had me in tears. Phenomenal come back. 2020 is also the year my bad karma with injuries started. Broke my foot 2 times (in 2020 and 2021) and eventually had a stupid accident and broke my ankle and tore the side ligaments as well last year. Since then I could run short distances very slowly and I have ankle pain all the time. It's just sad but this video gives me hope that one day I can get back on track to the level of 2020.

Thank you so much for sharing this Ben. Such an inspiration and to see the joy on your face at the finish line was truly moving . And that moment when Sarah hugged you, let’s just say I shed some tears with you . I have some big goals myself for the next couple years that right now don’t seem achievable, but I will use this video as motivation that maybe i can actually get it done !

Legend !!!

Awesome! Great job Ben

Absolutely love this ❤🎉

Totally inspiring.

Very inspiring! Good on you!! 🎉

I found your channel during Covid when I started running so I never got to experience those previous highs. But I've seen your struggles through the years and it's been both heart breaking and inspiring. So happy you finally made it! Congrats!

Congrats to both of u!

Well done!

Huge Congrats !

Stoked! So happy for you!

Yay congratulations!! ❤❤

That’s very inspiring

Well done Ben and thanks for sharing.

Congrats Ben! And thanks for sharing!

Very inspiring! Thanks for what you do!

Inspiring video. Thank you. 🙏

Inspiration! Well done

Amazing, loved that video!

Happy New Year!

Made me cry…. Best Christmas film of 2023

Got it done 💪 well done Ben!!!

Inspirational stuff… 👏 👏 👏

Well done, Ben!

Well done Ben. Happy Christmas. Onwards and upwards for 2024.

Well done an inspiration,

That was emotional!! Congratulations Ben, what an achievement. Your honesty is heartwarming. Merry Christmas and good luck with your future runs in 2024 🇬🇧 xx

So delighted for you 👏👏👏

This is so inspiring. Thank you for sharing this moment with us, it has inspired me to push even harder 🎉

Congratulations!

Congratulations Ben. You are truly an inspiration for all of us to getting things done 👍

I was waiting for this and it did not disappoint 🙌 I've only been following for around 3 months now since I got into running and found your shoe reviews insightful, your marathon videos emotional and your whole journey inspiring so thanks for all you do Ben and congratulations on Valencia 🎉

So inspiring. Congrats and thank you Ben.

This is so nice to see. More power to you Ben 💪💪💪

Congratulations!!!

Lovely video. So emotional. Happy for you

awesome well done

Lovely video Ben. You such an amazing role model of someone who not giving up on what we love. Merry Christmas to you and your Family.

you two are amazing. thx for the inspiration :)

Emotional inspirational. Thanks for sharing 🎉

Bravo! Inspiring and never give up!

Good for you Ben! Awesome stuff

Been looking forward to this video! Well done Ben, have a good Christmas mate.

The tears, the nerves, the obvious emotion, and that's just me! Congrats Ben, what an inspirational story. I have been following your journey since lockdown and it's fabulous to see you achieve this goal, and thanks to you both for taking us along on the journey.

Excellent! Congratulations Ben!

Way to make me cry on Christmas Eve you bugger. So pleased for you. Massive well done. You are a great advocate for mental health in the sport. So many of us have struggles and it’s wonderful to see it being spoken about. Have a great Christmas dude 🙌🙌

Well done Ben! So pleased for you! Hope you have a great Christmas.

Awesome content! Super inspiring!

It is great that you’ve shared your story on the KZread about your mental health journey and using your running to help you. A lot of tough days will have passed in the last three years, however you took one crucial step and spoke to someone. Congratulations on your achievement for going sub 2:40 and being an inspiration to other people.

Congrats Ben!

Congratulations Ben! What an awesome achievement and how inspiring!! I’m sat here sobbing with joy for you both, because that’s team work! Thank you for this video, for the hard work of sharing your journey. I wish you the best with your running and with anything else you want to get done!

Amazing Job Ben!! Congrats from bottom of my heart- Goose bump moments. Have a great 2024 both of you!

Fantastic congrats Ben!

Huge congrats Ben!

Great done mate, huge huge respect

Great work, getting it done 👍🏼

What an inspiration you are Ben! I fully got shivers watching this video. Just wanted to say thank you for all the insanely optimistic and down to earth videos you make. Literally changed thousands of lives for the better, including mine so thanks Ben!

Awesome stuff Ben wow truly inspirational!

absolutely brilliant!! congrats Ben. see ya in London :)

Amazing video