Ben Parkes News and Shakeouts!

Melbourne Shakeout Run 🇦🇺

Hello Everyone! Here are all the details for the Melbourne Shakeout run. We are very excited to be visiting Melbourne ahead of running the Melbourne Marathon 2024. So if you'd like to...

Benjamin Parkes | October 4, 2024

Sydney Shakeout Run! 🇦🇺
Hello Everyone! Here are all the details for the Sydney Shakeout run. We are very excited to be visiting Sydney ahead of running the Melbourne Marathon 2024. So if you'd like...
Benjamin Parkes | September 23, 2024
Berlin Shakeout Run 2024
Hello Everyone! Here are all the details for the Berlin Marathon Shakeout run 2024. I'll be heading out for a very easy jog with Sarah the day before the marathon and if...
Benjamin Parkes | September 16, 2024
CANCELLED.. Brussels 20k Shakeout details!
I've hurt my hamstring in the gym this week and so sadly can't run in the Brussels 20k this weekend. So sorry to let everyone down who was planning on...
Benjamin Parkes | May 16, 2024
Cancelled ... Comrades Shakeout Run Details 2024
Hello Everyone. Sarah’s stress fracture diagnosis this morning was the final nail in the coffin for us getting to Comrades this year.. We are so sad not to be joining...
Benjamin Parkes | May 16, 2024
Boston Shakeout Run Details
Hello Everyone! Here are all the details for the Boston Marathon Shakeout run. We will also be joining running YouTuber Eric Floberg, who is running Boston the following day and has...
Benjamin Parkes | April 3, 2024
Valencia Shakeout Run details
Hello Everyone! Here are all the details for the Valencia Shakeout run. Date: Saturday 2nd DecemberMeet Up Location: KM0 at the start of the 5k Google Maps https://maps.app.goo.gl/neukDXjdf7dMRiY56What 3 Words https://w3w.co/monument.owes.stands Time: 9:00AM - (We will be there...
Benjamin Parkes | November 16, 2023
New York Shakeout Run Details
Hello Everyone! Here are all the details for the New York Shakeout run. Date: Friday 3rd November Meet Up Location: Fleet Feet Store, 10 Columbus Circle.Google Maps https://maps.app.goo.gl/SdZRJS8w5ATbiMbu6What 3 Words https://w3w.co/once.puts.skips Time: 6:30PM - (We will be...
Benjamin Parkes | October 30, 2023
Chicago Shakeout Run Details!
Hello Everyone! Here are all the details for the Chicago Shakeout run. Date: Saturday 7th October 2023Meet Up Location: 'The Bean' in Millennium Park Google Maps https://maps.app.goo.gl/RaLE6BM7HL8Qoxee6What 3 Words https://w3w.co/arrive.posts.trailTime: 10:30AM -...
Benjamin Parkes | October 3, 2023
Chamonix Shakeout Run
Hello Everybody! For those of you who are in Chamonix over UTMB week, we'll be joining up with Loyd Purvis @Run4Adventure and Stephen Cousins @FilmMyRun for a shakeout run. The...
Benjamin Parkes | August 18, 2023
London Marathon Shakeout Run 2023!
We are getting very excited for London marathon and of course a shakeout run beforehand! This year we will be at Charlton Parkrun at 8:30AM on Saturday 22nd April. The...
Benjamin Parkes | April 2, 2023
Berlin Marathon 2022 Shakeout Run
Hello Everyone! Sarah and me are really exited to be back in Berlin for the marathon in 2022. We'll be going for a run in the Tiergarten on Saturday morning...
Benjamin Parkes | September 18, 2022
My Favourite Podcasts (mostly running!)
Hey everyone.. I thought I'd make a quick list of the podcasts I most regularly listen to. Inside Running Podcast - Click here The Morning Shakeout - Click here Billy...
Benjamin Parkes | October 27, 2021

OG Running Cap.

Great product, arrived beautifully packed, well made and fashionable just to wear for leasure, wicking when running and a definate headturner. Will deffo purchase another.

Half Marathon Wonders

I downloaded this as a first-time Half Marathoner and was amazed how simple to plan was to understand. I managed to run The Windsor Half Marathon in 1:58:07. I knew it was a hilly course going into the race so added some more hill work but that was a personal choice. Amazing for a free training plan.

Great plan

I was ambithious and followed this plan for my second marathon. The shorter and faster sessions were no problem. But the long runs with faster sections were really tough. In the end I did 3:23 in really hot weather (14 minutes PB).
I think this is a great plan, and I will follow it again to hopefully get my BQ 😎
Thanks to Ben and Sarah for being such great inspiration.

Excellent singlet

Hi, I’m from Hong Kong. It’s still hot & wet in late September. This Soar Elite Singlet is the most comfortable & lightweight that I’ve ever worn. I’m 6ft tall & 65kg & M size quite fit. Best choice 👍

Berlin Marathon 2024 - Getting it done at 60

Followed the Advanced L4 plan (+Strength) with a goal finish of 3:05.
Found the plan clearly structured and laid out; easy to follow and very manageable. The pace guides for each session are great.
Result - 3:05:01 PB by 7 min and delighted. First outing as a 60-year-old.

Perfect running cap

The " Elite running cap" accompanied me during my first marathon in the US.
While having hot 32°C it helped me staying cool and avoiding a heat buildup like happened with other caps.

Good fit (58cm head circumference)
Nice color

Started late but still benefitted

I bought the L3 HM plan a month before my 25k trail race. This training plan, at the very least, gave me a schedule to stick to that helped me run on the days I didn't want to.
I finished the 25k with a 2:30 time (the hills were outrageous), but I placed 8th overall so I was happy with the results.
Next goal is to run a proper HM with this training plan and aim for 1:45.

Top resting sweater

Great stuff. I really needed It mentally since most of time I train too much and im often burned out. Great value for money. Much cheaper than any psychotherapy. Also, great garment quality !

Got it done

Now my favorite hat, even when not on the trail or on a run. Until I get another hat...

This hat?

It’s basically my personal trainer now. So breathable, I’m convinced it’s pumping motivational air to keep me going. It dries quicker than I can come up with an excuse to skip leg day. Made of high-quality materials, it’s built like a tank but feels like a cloud. My head turns into a water fountain during workouts, but this hat just shrugs and says, "Is that all you’ve got?" It effortlessly leads sweat away from my face and toward the brim at the back (you can even see a drop in my picture). It’s survived Norwegian rainstorms, sweat tsunamis, and a couple of washing machine spin cycles (mesh bagged for extra drama), and yet, it still looks fresh. I’m pretty sure it’s shaving at least 4% off my run times - though I’d probably run faster if I weren’t so busy feeling stylish.

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