

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 5370 reviewsgreat stuff as always well padded

Worn them for all distances and found them to be comfy and look the part. No blisters even on first run and feel great whilst running. I will be using them for the upcoming Abingdon marathon

A gift for a Running buddy she absolutely loves it big thumbs up!

This is the best running cap I've ever had. Great material, very comfortable fit.

I recently purchased the Ben Parkes Ankle Socks to wear on my runs, They were packaged well, nice soft feel with all the right cushioning, I really like the added slogan which make them look really unique. I’m a uk 9 and the S/M fit perfect.
A great addition to my running attire!
Thanks Ben & Crew

Love these socks. Really well made good quality.thicker material than my normal running socks but still keep my feet dry and nice and warm in cooler months. Love the colour

Love these socks. Really well made good quality.thicker material than my normal running socks but still keep my feet dry and nice and warm in cooler months.

My NEW 10k PB 10k race
I purchased this plan to prepare my self to travel to London for the "Vitality 10.000".
I still can't believe I achieved 38:23.....thanks Ben!!!!!

Absolutely love it! It fits perfectly, I’ve washed it a few times now and it’s still in perfect shape and retained its colour.
And shipping to the Netherlands was extremely quick, 72 hrs from placing to receiving; and with no importation tax kafuffel! Will definitely purchase again. Also loving my running cap 💜

Great hat this is my second one I have used all summer for running and triathlon.

Feels great to run in and it was nice to support such a great program. I will be running my upcoming half Marathon in it and I couldn't be happier.

Really easy to read and understand, looking forward to following the plan

Great fit, super comfortable wicks sweat all in what I think is a great looking tee. Also looks great with the Asics Novablast 5 in Tokyo colourway.

Simply THE best running singlet you can buy in my opinion! Incredibly lightweight and invisible feel makes this a joy to wear. If you only buy one running vest buy a Ben Parkes Soar vest, you won’t be disappointed, well worth the expense.
For reference I’m 1.6m, 64kg and Medium is a perfect fit.
Ran Windsor Half Marathon with a PB 1:56:01 thanks to Ben’s FREE Level 1 HM Plan - a fantastic run in a fantastic vest!
More colours please Ben 😁
Getting it done in Windsor 👍

Picked this up to prepare for my first marathon. I’m still new to running so this is making the hobby so much easier to stick to without feeling overwhelmed.
