




Hello! Welcome to Parkes Running!
My name is Ben and I set up Parkes Running with three main goals.
1. Offer great running advice through my YouTube channel, for free, every week.
2. Design affordable training plans that anyone can follow.
3. Create the best running hats in the world, while offering a line of technical and casual gear that will look awesome on any runner.
It's great to have you on board, let's get this done!
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from 4463 reviewsLove my new T shirt - great quality and fab design !

As always, great quality item, fast delivery and lovely personal note.

Purchased the item in large and it fits perfectly to size.. it’s lightweight, comfortable, breathable, and perfect for the cold morning runs, with it having the long sleeves. The design on the tee looks really good too. Absolutely love these tees.

This has become my husband's favourite running top, it is a lovely design and easy to wear

Great training plan, clear and easy to read and helps you achieve your goal , highly recommend

What else to say!
Way better fitting and looking than what we have available here with quality materials and finishing.
Visor is slightly wider than the 2XU I train with which is a plus, especially in backwards 'race mode' that gives better neck cover.
Customer service is excellent and Benny and the team do a top job with speedy turnaround.
Very happy!

Very helpful. Would be much appreciate if ben can add prep before/fueling suggestion for long runs or speed session.

I purchased this plan with the intent of dropping 10 minutes off my half marathon PB of 1:39. I felt like it was a little ambitious, but I wanted to push myself. Nevertheless, as things go, I got sick a couple weeks into training and ended up having to miss a few other runs here and there due to familial obligations. I still hit about 80% of training, but I was supremely anxious about the race. I knew I could take time off that older PB, but that 1:29 goal really loomed large come race day. On that morning, I missed my start corral due to traffic, and spent the first 5k weaving in and out of the crowd passing a couple thousand people. Eventually I caught some runners more at my pace, locked in and told myself, "just hold this for as long as you can" and managed to bring it home in 1:29:52.
With as many things that didn't go right in my race prep, the fact that I managed to still hit my time goal is a huge confidence boost for future races. I can't thank Ben enough for putting together this plan. It's concise, easy to follow, and forgiving enough if you have to miss some time here and there. It'll push you, but in the best way.
I'm going to lower that goal to 1:25 for my next half, and I don't think I'd have been able to do it without this plan. Buy it and support a guy giving so much to our lovely sport.

Hi Ben,
I brought this for my Boyfriend for Valentine's Day. He gets training plans, I get handbags.
However, I did try the strength circuit and I still can't walk after a week.
My partner is thoroughly enjoying his HM plan for Cambridge ahead of using his marathon plan for Amsterdam.

Arrived promptly and fits true to size, excited to take it out for a spin!

Amazing detail for each run with added paces and strength training. Was feeling lost after crossing the 3h Marathon treshold but the plan helped me get back on track.

I'm just getting started with the plan, but so far all good. It's easy to follow and gives a good pace range.
Looking forward to following it through and possibly getting the next step plan.

I've been wearing Ben's caps for running ever since the first cap he released!
I've worn other brands but nothing compares to the comfort and quality of Ben's caps!
I've lost count how many I own.
My first ever is still like new after many miles and showers after runs!

For my first Marathon I decided to do this plan because I knew it was a tough course. Even when I had my hiccups during training, I came to race day feeling super prepared and strong. My aerobic base felt really good, and I’m so happy I went with a plan. Thank you for such a detailed and easy to understand structure! I finished in exactly 5 hours 55 seconds. For my first marathon in such a difficult and hilly course, I’m so proud of myself!

I have been using Ben's plans for a few years now and have helped me PB each race.
