



Hello Ireland! 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 5194 reviewsJust getting started with the Intermediate training plan, have done the Improver plan before which I enjoyed so hoping this plan will take my running to the next level and help me finally crack the 4 hour barrier.
I am sure it will :-)

Currently training for my first Backyard Ultra incl some 100+ miles weeks so I’ve given these shorts a good sweat test. The storage options in the shorts are fantastic and the standout feature for me is just how soft they feel - I think softest I’ve ever known. Totally recommend but my one watch out is sizing. The size guide suggested I opted for Small based on waist size which was surprising. I tried both Small and my normal Medium and Medium was definitely the better option. Stick to your normal short size when ordering I think.
(Shorts bought 100% with my own money for a totally impartial review) ; )

Great comfort and great breathability whilst running

Plan was great and easy to follow. My goal was sub 1:45. I followed this plan and even with getting sick and missing 2 of the last 4 weeks, I still hit 1:43:33. Couldn’t be happier.

Plan was great and easy to follow. My goal was sub 1:45. I followed this plan and even with getting sick and missing 2 of the last 4 weeks, I still hit 1:43:33. Couldn’t be happier.

just got a 20 mile run in my new singlet done! was completely comfortable, lightweight, breathable, good feel to the material, no chafing or itching

I very much enjoyed the first few runs with these shorts - they are lightweight but also offers the comfort of some pockets, one of them with a zip for keys etc.

Bought my second running top. Every bit as good as the first. Size guide perfect. Will be buying more gear from Ben and Sarah

As far as running gear is concerned, I tend to be a brand snob, and that happens for hats too. I have multiple running hats from various big brands, but this one takes the top spot. It's a surprisingly good piece of gear, well designed, and shows that Ben cares about delivering quality stuff for fellow runners.

A fantastic hat for running as it lets the air flow!
I’ve loved wetting this first and running with a cool head!
The best thing is how easily it washes in the washing machine!

Fab hat, very comfortable too. Not the smallest in the range, but still fully adjustable and suitable for a small head. The shorty peak has meant I’m not catching the hat on the back of my neck either!
The joys of being a peanut head!

Perfect size, materials feel very durable and it is very comfortable, might even consider ditching my triathlon jersey for the running leg.
