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My first time purchasing an actual hat for running. I am very impressed. My head was cool the whole run, no more sweaty baseball caps, thanks to coming across Ben's gear. It's light weight, looks good and it's very comfortable.
After losing 40kgs, with a haphazard methodology. I decided on a challenge the Taunton 1/2 marathon looks flat so that’s the one! For a change I took advice and a training plan was needed. Bens plan is clear and simple to follow. The gradual increases in volume and the reasons why are explained. Two weeks in and I’m still going for it . Cheers Ben.
Thank you for your review Nigel! Congratulations on all you've achieved and best of luck at Taunton 1/2. Let us know how you get on!
Followed the advanced marathon plan for my Chicago block and managed to lower my PB from 3h29 to 3h13 ! I felt really good for almost the entire race and negative split as well ! This is the second plan I use after the half marathon one and I would highly recommend Ben's plans for any race preparation!
Thank you for your review Marcelin! Congratulations on your huge PB in Chicago. That's fantastic!! HUGE well done from me!!
Ran my first marathon in Munich in this shirt. Having a nicely visible shirt was actually really helpful for my family since they were able to spot me easily from the side
Great photo Stephan!! Thank you very much for your review and great to hear you used it in your marathon. Congratulations on your amazing run!!
I got this plan as a ‘base template’ for my 12-week training block towards my SUB90 attempt for the 2025 Nike Melbourne Half Marathon. I’m happy to report that I smashed my target on this race - by a good margin that exceeded my initial estimates. Was able to sustain a negative split throughout. 1:26:06 Strava finish time / 1:27:52 chip finish time. Absolutely buzzing! The plan has got the right staged volume ramp-up to reduce the risk of pre-race injuries as well as a good balance of speed & easy base runs. Thanks Ben Parkes! You’re a LEGEND!
Thank you very much for your review Ivan! It's great to hear how well the plan worked for you at Melbourne for you. Congratulations on all you've achieved to run this brilliant time. Well done!! 🙌
It works! Happy to report that I smashed my 90min goal for Oxford Half. Even with having to take a pause of a week due to getting ill, I felt the absolute best prepared I ever have for a race. Still buzzing! Thanks Ben Parkes!
Thank you for the review Phil. It's great to hear how well the plan worked at Oxford for you! Many congratulations on your superb time. Well done!!
Ordered 3 shirts and 3 pairs of socks. Shipped to Australia and arrived at my door within a week. Shirts are awesome! Light and breathable, perfect for our warmer climate. Socks are great too, absolutely stoked with the quality. Well done Ben and family, loving the clothes and really appreciate the videos!❤️
Thank you very much for the review Cheyne! Great to hear everything worked out so well with your order to Australia! Wishing you a lovely summer of running with your new shirts and socks!
So, with running clothing I normally hold off on writing any kind of review until I’ve put it through 4-5 runs, washes and drying - as by this stage you’ll know if it’s a keeper or for the nice but no cigar pile!
I’m happy to report back, this top is a keep - it washes well, hasn’t shrank at all, holds it shape and awesome colours!
However, most importantly, it’s simply bright (important coming into the lower light time of year!) and brilliant to wear! Moves well with my body, no chaffing/rubbing anywhere, wicks sweat and allows me to keep a nice body temp without over heating etc.
Really happy with this top and will be buying another!!
For reference, I’m 87kgs, 6’1’, 42” chest and opted for a large, so the sizing chart was spot on - if you’re after a more fitted muscle fit top, you might get away with sizing down to a Medium, but I like the fit and feel of the large, and its just the right amount of room in the body for me without being baggy! For colder days, you’d be totally fine with a running vest underneath and still be comfy without being restricted.
Nice one Ben and Sarah! Thankyou!
Thank you very much for your review!! Great to hear you're happy with the tee and it's a keeper! Wishing you many happy runs in your new tee through the colder months. Keep on getting it done!
Top quality, right size, bright colours! Worth it!
Thank you very much for your review Maksim! Great to hear you're enjoying your new tee!
As a new runner, been following Ben's videos for a while. It's one of my references, so when I learned I could buy "Parkes Running" socks I instantly pulled the trigger! I absolutely love them! They are comfy, stylish and I was able to get them in the length I love the most, sitting just below the calf, something some top brands don't offer.
Being from abroad, "suffered" a bit with shipping costs, but I wanted to give back and thank you guys for all the amazing content in some way, so I just "ignored" it. Any chance we'll get some more colorful versions? I'll be back for more either way!
The personalized card was touching! Thank you for that!
Getting it done!
Thank you for your review Ricardo! We are hoping to have some more colours soon, so keep an eye on the newsletter and the website. It's great to hear how much you like the socks and the length too. Wishing you many happy runs in your new socks!!
