Ben Parkes

@UCZPqG0yh_xPm2AyLjffbDvw - 335K subscribers

Athlete - Coach - Creator - 2:25 Marathon PB Creating videos to help you become the runner you want to be. Based in London, UK.

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I Bought the £39 Lidl Carbon Running Shoes... how bad were they?!

I Bought the £39 Lidl Carbon Running Shoes... how bad were they?! Ben Parkes

150.6K views - 4 days ago

I Took My Celebrity Friend To Run His First Half Marathon (it was AMAZING!)

I Took My Celebrity Friend To Run His First Half Marathon (it was AMAZING!) Ben Parkes

40.2K views - 1 week ago

How To Make Your Long Runs Feel Easier

How To Make Your Long Runs Feel Easier Ben Parkes

64.3K views - 2 weeks ago

I Bought The Adidas Hyperboost Edge - my 100% honest review

I Bought The Adidas Hyperboost Edge - my 100% honest review Ben Parkes

85K views - 3 weeks ago

THE 9 FASTEST RACE SHOES FOR REGULAR RUNNERS IN 2026!

THE 9 FASTEST RACE SHOES FOR REGULAR RUNNERS IN 2026! Ben Parkes

155.9K views - 3 weeks ago

BEGINNER RUNNER TO INTERMEDIATE… A Simple Guide To Run Faster & Longer!

BEGINNER RUNNER TO INTERMEDIATE… A Simple Guide To Run Faster & Longer! Ben Parkes

80.5K views - 1 month ago

I Bought the Asics Superblast 3 - my brutally honest review!

I Bought the Asics Superblast 3 - my brutally honest review! Ben Parkes

206.8K views - 1 month ago

I BOUGHT EVERY ENERGY GEL TO FIND THE BEST ONE! (Perfect To Fuel Marathons & Long Runs!)

I BOUGHT EVERY ENERGY GEL TO FIND THE BEST ONE! (Perfect To Fuel Marathons & Long Runs!) Ben Parkes

45.8K views - 1 month ago

I BOUGHT THE PUMA DEVIATE NITRO ELITE 4 - IT WAS WAY BETTER THAN EXPECTED!

I BOUGHT THE PUMA DEVIATE NITRO ELITE 4 - IT WAS WAY BETTER THAN EXPECTED! Ben Parkes

100.4K views - 1 month ago

12 Things I Use THE MOST To Improve My Running (From Cheapest to Most Expensive!)

12 Things I Use THE MOST To Improve My Running (From Cheapest to Most Expensive!) Ben Parkes

121.2K views - 1 month ago

BEST SAUCONY SHOE EVER?! Endorphin Azura 100% Honest Review!

BEST SAUCONY SHOE EVER?! Endorphin Azura 100% Honest Review! Ben Parkes

82.3K views - 1 month ago

THE 11 BEST RUNNING SHOES FOR HEAVIER RUNNERS IN 2026!

THE 11 BEST RUNNING SHOES FOR HEAVIER RUNNERS IN 2026! Ben Parkes

196.3K views - 1 month ago

CAN THIS SHOE REALLY DO IT ALL? PUMA DEVIATE NITRO 4 HONEST REVIEW

CAN THIS SHOE REALLY DO IT ALL? PUMA DEVIATE NITRO 4 HONEST REVIEW Ben Parkes

64.2K views - 1 month ago

MUMBAI MARATHON WAS INCREDIBLE

MUMBAI MARATHON WAS INCREDIBLE Ben Parkes

234.6K views - 1 month ago

WHAT HAVE NEW BALANCE DONE?! 1080 v15 Honest Review!

WHAT HAVE NEW BALANCE DONE?! 1080 v15 Honest Review! Ben Parkes

111.2K views - 1 month ago

How To Train For (AND SMASH) Your First Marathon - Ultimate Beginner's Guide

How To Train For (AND SMASH) Your First Marathon - Ultimate Beginner's Guide Ben Parkes

62.8K views - 3 months ago

What NOT To Eat Before A Run (& what to eat instead!)

What NOT To Eat Before A Run (& what to eat instead!) Ben Parkes

96.1K views - 3 months ago

If I Started Running Today, This Is What I’d Do & Buy!

If I Started Running Today, This Is What I’d Do & Buy! Ben Parkes

301.7K views - 3 months ago

MOST COMFY SHOE OF THE YEAR! Asics Gel Nimbus 28 review (100% honest!)

MOST COMFY SHOE OF THE YEAR! Asics Gel Nimbus 28 review (100% honest!) Ben Parkes

71.8K views - 3 months ago

Puma MagMax 2 100% Honest Review - better than Vomero Plus?

Puma MagMax 2 100% Honest Review - better than Vomero Plus? Ben Parkes

71.9K views - 3 months ago

THIS RACE IS AMAZING!

THIS RACE IS AMAZING! Ben Parkes

79.1K views - 4 months ago

Everything we did before Valencia Marathon + Goals!

Everything we did before Valencia Marathon + Goals! Ben Parkes

43K views - 4 months ago

The Best & Worst Running Shoes of 2025! (100% honest)

The Best & Worst Running Shoes of 2025! (100% honest) Ben Parkes

420.6K views - 4 months ago

The Best Gifts for Runners! (From Cheapest to Most Expensive)

The Best Gifts for Runners! (From Cheapest to Most Expensive) Ben Parkes

68.1K views - 4 months ago

THE BEST JUST GOT BETTER (ADIDAS EVO SL ATR HONEST REVIEW)

THE BEST JUST GOT BETTER (ADIDAS EVO SL ATR HONEST REVIEW) Ben Parkes

185.7K views - 4 months ago

My Complete Guide To Winter Running!

My Complete Guide To Winter Running! Ben Parkes

76.6K views - 5 months ago

My Complete Guide To Running Shoes! (Everything You Need To Know)

My Complete Guide To Running Shoes! (Everything You Need To Know) Ben Parkes

171.8K views - 5 months ago

The Problem With The Brooks Glycerin Max 2

The Problem With The Brooks Glycerin Max 2 Ben Parkes

70.2K views - 5 months ago

Surprising My Girlfriend With New Running Shoes!

Surprising My Girlfriend With New Running Shoes! Ben Parkes

71.2K views - 5 months ago

The BEST DAILY RUNNING SHOES (at every price point)

The BEST DAILY RUNNING SHOES (at every price point) Ben Parkes

410.6K views - 5 months ago

I Spent £1200 On Influencer Products… were they any good?

I Spent £1200 On Influencer Products… were they any good? Ben Parkes

101.4K views - 5 months ago

8 Fuelling Tips EVERY Runner Should Know!

8 Fuelling Tips EVERY Runner Should Know! Ben Parkes

101K views - 6 months ago

I Bought Nike's Craziest EVER Shoe (Vomero Premium 100% Honest Review)

I Bought Nike's Craziest EVER Shoe (Vomero Premium 100% Honest Review) Ben Parkes

227.3K views - 6 months ago

Best Cheap Running Shoes for Training & Racing! (2025)

Best Cheap Running Shoes for Training & Racing! (2025) Ben Parkes

89.5K views - 6 months ago

ASICS SONICBLAST - 100% Honest Review

ASICS SONICBLAST - 100% Honest Review Ben Parkes

111.7K views - 6 months ago

Honest Review Of Every HOKA Running Shoe (2025 Line Up)

Honest Review Of Every HOKA Running Shoe (2025 Line Up) Ben Parkes

97.5K views - 6 months ago

I Bought The Asics Megablast... here's my 100% honest review!

I Bought The Asics Megablast... here's my 100% honest review! Ben Parkes

259.4K views - 7 months ago

7 Common Long Run Mistakes (and simple fixes!)

7 Common Long Run Mistakes (and simple fixes!) Ben Parkes

152.6K views - 7 months ago

13 Simple Half Marathon Tips To Make Race Day Easier!

13 Simple Half Marathon Tips To Make Race Day Easier! Ben Parkes

145.8K views - 7 months ago

Running Injury? Recover Quicker and Stay Fit... Here's How!

Running Injury? Recover Quicker and Stay Fit... Here's How! Ben Parkes

39.4K views - 7 months ago

The Top Shoes I'm Running In So Far in 2025 (in each category)

The Top Shoes I'm Running In So Far in 2025 (in each category) Ben Parkes

383.7K views - 7 months ago

The BEST Money Saving Tips Every Runner Should Know!

The BEST Money Saving Tips Every Runner Should Know! Ben Parkes

203.1K views - 7 months ago

I BOUGHT NIKE’S BEST DAILY SHOE - Vomero Plus 100% honest review

I BOUGHT NIKE’S BEST DAILY SHOE - Vomero Plus 100% honest review Ben Parkes

324.8K views - 8 months ago

I Tested The Weirdest Running Products On The Internet

I Tested The Weirdest Running Products On The Internet Ben Parkes

107.5K views - 8 months ago

Asics Metaspeed Tokyo Edge vs Sky - Watch BEFORE You Buy!

Asics Metaspeed Tokyo Edge vs Sky - Watch BEFORE You Buy! Ben Parkes

205.3K views - 8 months ago

New Balance MORE V6 (100% Honest Review) - Is this the MOST COMFORTABLE running shoe EVER?

New Balance MORE V6 (100% Honest Review) - Is this the MOST COMFORTABLE running shoe EVER? Ben Parkes

118.9K views - 8 months ago

How To Run More Miles Per Week (Safely)

How To Run More Miles Per Week (Safely) Ben Parkes

103.6K views - 8 months ago

The Best Running Shoes From Salomon, Altra, Decathlon, Skechers, Topo & Mount to Coast!

The Best Running Shoes From Salomon, Altra, Decathlon, Skechers, Topo & Mount to Coast! Ben Parkes

67.7K views - 9 months ago

The Best Race Shoe for 3-5 Hour Marathon Runners? (Hoka Rocket X 3 Honest Review!)

The Best Race Shoe for 3-5 Hour Marathon Runners? (Hoka Rocket X 3 Honest Review!) Ben Parkes

87.1K views - 9 months ago

Struggling to break 20 minutes for 5K? DO THIS!

Struggling to break 20 minutes for 5K? DO THIS! Ben Parkes

145.9K views - 9 months ago

Possibly The Worst & Best Race I've Ever Run (Comrades Marathon 2025)

Possibly The Worst & Best Race I've Ever Run (Comrades Marathon 2025) Ben Parkes

160.1K views - 9 months ago

2 Days Before Running The WORLD'S BIGGEST Ultra! (Comrades 2025)

2 Days Before Running The WORLD'S BIGGEST Ultra! (Comrades 2025) Ben Parkes

42.3K views - 9 months ago

The BEST Daily in 2025? New Balance Rebel v5 Honest Review

The BEST Daily in 2025? New Balance Rebel v5 Honest Review Ben Parkes

237.7K views - 10 months ago

The Best Running Shoe From Every Brand (100% honest review) Ben Parkes

779.2K views - 10 months ago

The 10 Biggest Mistakes New Runners Make (and How to Avoid Them)

The 10 Biggest Mistakes New Runners Make (and How to Avoid Them) Ben Parkes

321.6K views - 10 months ago

Honest Review of Every ASICS Running Shoe (2025 Line Up)

Honest Review of Every ASICS Running Shoe (2025 Line Up) Ben Parkes

385.3K views - 10 months ago

How to Pace Your Runs (And Actually Get Faster)

How to Pace Your Runs (And Actually Get Faster) Ben Parkes

84.3K views - 10 months ago

Running The World's Biggest Half Marathon? (Göteborgsvarvet 2025 was amazing!)

Running The World's Biggest Half Marathon? (Göteborgsvarvet 2025 was amazing!) Ben Parkes

91.5K views - 10 months ago

There’s one BIG problem with the Adidas Boston 13 (100% honest review)

There’s one BIG problem with the Adidas Boston 13 (100% honest review) Ben Parkes

244K views - 11 months ago

Honest Review of Every Nike Running Shoe (2025 Line Up)

Honest Review of Every Nike Running Shoe (2025 Line Up) Ben Parkes

397.2K views - 11 months ago