TRAINING FOR A SUB 68 MIN HALF MARATHON (FULL WEEK BREAKDOWN)

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Жыл бұрын

In today's video I jump on Strava and go over a full week of half marathon training as i attempt to break my personal best of 68:04 at this years Copenhagen half marathon. If you enjoyed this daily breakdown please leave a like and let me know if youd like to see a similar weekly episode moving forward.
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@deanoc1530 Жыл бұрын

Absolute baller. I run 3 5ks a week and I feel like I've got shin splints. 🤣 love all the training and race content ben.

@BenIsRunning Жыл бұрын

I started with just one 5k a week back in 2019…sage to say I certainly caught the bug

@ReubenStrickett Жыл бұрын

I’m running the big half today, and this was the perfect video to get me excited for running it this morning! Congrats on 30k Ben, keep up the good work 🎉

@Gino-hm2zc Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the insight! I look up to those that are able to achieve such a consistently quick pace. I can definitely take a few things from your training and apply to my own objectives, so thanks a lot Ben!

@Soferrytiresome Жыл бұрын

Love the format! Killing it mate. Best of luck for the half. 68 mins was a mind blower, onto the next pb. Machine!

@b.r.e.t.t.s.a.n.d.l.e.r Жыл бұрын

Love it, thanks Ben!

@DevRunner Жыл бұрын

Mindblowing speed Ben! Thank you for the inspiration as always! Keep pushing!

@BenIsRunning Жыл бұрын

Thank you dev runner, hope your well

@willcaress1613 Жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this video! Interesting to see how you approach it, keep it up! :) you're a beast

@jedielnunes1328 Жыл бұрын

gonna love this series. sweet elite style

@timverkoyen8742 Жыл бұрын

I was went from runni ng 4 to 5 or 6 times and my body was protesting already. Very impressive training Ben! Love to get inspired by your achievements 🙏🏃‍♂️

@WILDFOXRUNNING Жыл бұрын

Awesome content. Keep ‘em coming, so informational. I do triathlon so my mileage is a lot less than half of yours but it can be scalable to fit people’s needs. Thanks

@ScottColler Жыл бұрын

Nice video format mate, looking forward to more of these ! Best of luck in CPH 🔥

@georgekirkman8325 Жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this video , would love some more like this!

@kategiles7503 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, love the detail.

@kevwhitney3235 Жыл бұрын

Lots of quality in there, ive heard valencia is a quick course but i love amsterdam. I pulled out of london due to injury last week, just ran 11 miles this week after a lay off, still sore but hoping im on the mend. Love the channel, keep upp the good work

@donpond3868 Жыл бұрын

I think this was the best kinda video, v interesting and nice to hear your thoughts

@Iblithus Жыл бұрын

Video idea for next time: do the same walk through of the week, but talk about how you build each workout in a way so people can adapt it to their own level of training. Why, how, how long, what kind of pace etc Really liked this vid though😊

@lechef3878 Жыл бұрын

Great idea

@Soferrytiresome Жыл бұрын

Yep agree. I’m looking to slowly build to an ingebritsen week as my normal week, but everything is 50% dose. Which means his 160km week, I can squeeze into 70-80km.

@BenIsRunning Жыл бұрын

Great idea thank you

@Rocketleague1231 Жыл бұрын

I love your videos Ben keep it up

@BenIsRunning Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@thomasekudahl8820 Жыл бұрын

Please do more og these 🙏 it is very interesting to see what training you are doing

@stefanoviviani6064 Жыл бұрын

I value these videos where you share about your training. It helps me assessing mine, thank you Ben :)

@BenIsRunning Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback! Hope your training is going well

@stefanoviviani6064 Жыл бұрын

@@BenIsRunning It is, thanks. Just started a new 16 weeks program :)

@deanevans3968 Жыл бұрын

Congrats on 30k Ben!

@timeonfeet Жыл бұрын

Really like this kind of video Ben as I'm hoping to re-visit the half marathon distance at some point as my PB is several years old so nuggets of info on training and your insights are really useful. Have a good week

@BenIsRunning Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your feedback Ben! Hope your training is going well

@Dan_South Жыл бұрын

Please, please, please keep making these types of weekly training videos 👍

@bogdancodorean9259 Жыл бұрын

Yes!! These are the videos that we are looking for! Weekly debriefs would go super well. How did you find out where your threshold is? How long till you were sure and what is it in terms of your HR?

@Benfipost Жыл бұрын

This was a great recap of your week! Really nice to see how you build your program.. I am doing the CPH half as well.. maybe I will see you there it would be great with a small chat before you leave me in the dust at the starting line 😄

@mrregalius9879 Жыл бұрын

Love these kind of video were you go through the workouts one by one. It gives a better idea of how actual running programs are applied. I was wondering if you include faster interval work later in your blocks? Or do you stick mostly to the threshold pace work? Great work!

@vickyshaw1709 Жыл бұрын

What a week !! Well done getting back into HM training. I've got my 2nd ever HM next Sunday and managed a 68k week last week including a 10 mile race where I got a 10 minute PB. Good luck for the coming weeks !!

@tworunningbrooms Жыл бұрын

Well done Vicky. You're smashing it.

@BenIsRunning Жыл бұрын

Great job Vicky! I hope the half goes well. Sounds like your on for another pb there

@st6431 Жыл бұрын

Mate your progress and current level is astounding. I'd love to be anywhere even close in a couple of years. I'm doing the Big Half this Sunday, hoping for sub 1:35

@martinkelsen6049 Жыл бұрын

Nice week. Good luck in the Half.

@BenIsRunning Жыл бұрын

Thank you Martin

@amarchandkoya9839 Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@Kevgti5 Жыл бұрын

Man, I enjoy running but thats a brutal amount of running, good on you for getting through it !

@BenIsRunning Жыл бұрын

Thanks Kevin! This week is fairly small compared to the best marathon runners in the country 😂

@JoutarouKuujou1 Жыл бұрын

ordered a vaga hat, thanks for the code :)

@joshmakin540 Жыл бұрын

30k subs well done!! 🥳 just wondering what’s your Resting HR Ben? Thanks

@ChestnutandBea Жыл бұрын

Dang. I’ve just run my first half marathon distance; well 22k, and that took me 2:46hrs 😆 I’ve got a long way to go

@BenIsRunning Жыл бұрын

Running for 2+ hours is a great achievement regardless of the pace. Keep at it and your times will tumble I’m sure

@alpearson94 Жыл бұрын

Hi Ben, found this breakdown really interesting and have followed your channel for a while now. Other than your times (which have improved significantly btw) I’ve noticed that you look a lot stronger than when you started out. I presume you do dedicated S+C as part of your training and just wanted to find out more about how you fit it around your running. Any plans to make a video about that?

@ColeRunning Жыл бұрын

Great video mate. Your half marathon training differs quite a bit from mine at the moment 🤣🤣🤣

@andyneary6448 Жыл бұрын

Good luck in Copenhagen. I did the Antrim Coast half on Sunday in 2:08 which wasn't bad considering I couldn't train much this summer due to shin splints. I'm doing the Ealing Half marathon at the end of September where I hope to go under 2 hrs. Love the new word seshhold. You mentioned in a previous video that you 'live with' or 'manage' or words to that effect, shin splints. Can you talk about that some more please? I find that as soon as I add in any intensity mine flare up.

@hans4727 Жыл бұрын

Just seen you hit 30K Ben. Massive congrats!

@BenIsRunning Жыл бұрын

Thanks Hans 🙌🏻

@lassekarsholt6115 Жыл бұрын

Good luck in CPH! Amazing race atmosphere and fast course! Would you do open race or are you eligible for elite field?

@paulcollins1098 Жыл бұрын

Great video Ben. How often do you have a rest day? Are they programmed or just go on feel?

@karstenleene1363 Жыл бұрын

If you are going to run the marathon in Amsterdam i am going to watch you from the side for sure. Would like to see you running the Marathon there.

@gluboi Жыл бұрын

Nice Ben. Thanks for sharing. I was just wondering if you do any cadence specific work on your easy days because I saw on your long run Strava said your cadence was 168 spm. Could be an area of untapped gains for your running

@tworunningbrooms Жыл бұрын

Seshold. Great new word for the running lexicon. A really interesting walk through your training week. Great Vlog idea. One question. Why do you set your Strava to kilometres but then write '10 miles to start the week'? Do you think in miles, km or both? As old school we always think in miles and have to do some maths to follow you young uns 😀

@motivationthreshold Жыл бұрын

Fascinating! 🤔 I am implementing small elements of the double threshold days. I started with using the bike first…so run and then bike later to get the same effect without the impact stress for now. Will then transition. But definitely can feel how the motor is changing quickly. Injury is the primary concern right now with this approach. Do you take any supplements for bone health etc?

@AwesomeJenkins Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the information. I really enjoyed the breakdown of your week. How do you choose the number/distance/time of intervials for your double threshold days? Are you aiming for a certain amount of time at threshold pace or distance covered?

@coreydrum7956 Жыл бұрын

Great video Ben, any plans to redeem your 50km ultra effort? learning how to take on gels and water could really help your future marathon efforts.

@nothingfortherunback Жыл бұрын

See you have been watching sweat elite too, good video Ben.

@markty2854 Жыл бұрын

Great training Ben. Crazy mileage. I would never get close to that with little ones and work. Mind the body though. My question is, have you run any half marathons or similar distance events only two weeks apart? And if so how would you schedule your training for the two weeks in between to try and race your best. For example if 1st race was Sunday 28th August and you would like to race again 11th September. Two good races that I had hoped to tackle both.

@tomaindow Жыл бұрын

Hey Ben have you ever done a video about your transition to training and youtubing full time? Would be really cool to hear what you were doing before, how you made the decision to go full time, etc

@richiej2994 Жыл бұрын

Great Vid Ben. Would you consider the Dublin Marathon 30/10 ?

@KervinBatista Жыл бұрын

Hey 👋🏼. Great video. How do you hidrate during a 2 hour long run?

@wilsonruns3381 Жыл бұрын

You know it's gonna be a good day when Ben uploads!

@BenIsRunning Жыл бұрын

Thanks Alex, appreciate the support

@microwave0152 Жыл бұрын

Alex? From Bristol??? ALEX???

@Lankyfool234 Жыл бұрын

Is this THE Alex Wilson the 🐐 himself

@BenIsRunning Жыл бұрын

👀

@microwave0152 Жыл бұрын

Jheeez big up, I totally don't just wear hats when running because of ben is running 👀

@markpeach9429 Жыл бұрын

great video Ben, do you ever do any of the runthrough races in london?

@BenIsRunning Жыл бұрын

I haven’t done no. I prefer the slightly bigger events in terms of key races but they look great say for a tune up race/time trial

@alexanderpitt7227 Жыл бұрын

With the your double threshold sessions, as the block goes on do you progress the intensity of the session eg: from 3:15 to 3:10 or increase the volume of reps as you feel like your lactate threshold or threshold “effort” has improved from these sessions? Great video as always Ben🙌🏻

@BenIsRunning Жыл бұрын

Usually I see a small increase in the speed. I usually keep the threshold work fairly consistent but add in a few higher intensity speed sessions say once every 2/3 weeks :)

@pr9414 Жыл бұрын

Your easy runs are at my 5k pb pace, crazy

@albertofourie3294 Жыл бұрын

Impressive! However, when do you make time for golf??

@lightwing8426 Жыл бұрын

I find I need water if I go out for any run longer than about an hour. You have quite a few longer sessions of 1.5 - 2 hrs. Even though some are recovery runs, I'm just curious if you take hydration with you, and if so what method? If not, then do you just rehydrate when you get home? Thanks for the great content!

@JemArbuzy Жыл бұрын

What are your taper plans? Do you do the last big session 10 days out and then maybe small threshold session in the week of HM, or what is your strategy in general?

@6Patrick.Bateman9 Жыл бұрын

Hi Ben, how did you calculate your Lactate Threshold pace, do you use a lactate analyser/have you had lab tests done, or is it just an estimate?

@Rowrun Жыл бұрын

Do you do add any strength workouts to your training plan?

@eskiman360 Жыл бұрын

Amsterdam is 16th October so would be a short training block!

@lewisbulled6764 Жыл бұрын

I’m jealous of how little elevation you get throughout the week! I’ll easily hit 824m by 40 miles because I live in a ridiculously hilly place (Sheffield) 😂

@nauding1035 Жыл бұрын

More hills the better imo

@NathanHeaver Жыл бұрын

the 5km parkrun would of fit in perfectly on the saturday

@paulcook7426 Жыл бұрын

By the way, I notice you've got a privacy zone set up on Strava but it's more visible on the video itself (presumably as you're looking at your own feed).

@lasseolsen350 Жыл бұрын

I been following you long time. But cph-half will be our first race 'together'. What fascinate me most - it seems like you never get mentally tired? How it's possible? I predict you run 66:59 in good weather. See you and thanks for videos.

@jonsonjoehughes2856 Жыл бұрын

Are you running xc this season

@Quincycle Жыл бұрын

Do you have a coach Ben?

@Ozzy1984_ Жыл бұрын

Pretty amazing. I’m a slightly overweight runner who is trying to improve and break my personal goals, which are to break 23 mins for 5k, 48 mins for 10k and 1:50 for half marathon. My training is ramping up and I’m now doing 4 runs a week. 2X 10k, 1 longer run between 15-20K, plus 5k parkrun on a Saturday. That’s a lot for me with a busy life and two kids. My ten year old is a great little runner. He trains 6 days a week and is hoping for a 41 minute 10k in October in the Wirral 10k 😀

@conradburdekin722 Жыл бұрын

I started running in April and my pbs are incredibly close to your personal goals. 22:40 5k 48:24 10k 1:48:38 half. If I can do it I KNOW you can 😊

@Ozzy1984_ Жыл бұрын

@@conradburdekin722 I’m working really hard so I hope so. Then, to set new goals 😂

@conradburdekin722 Жыл бұрын

@@Ozzy1984_ the very best of luck! I’m aiming for sub 1:45 at end October but given how I felt at the end of my first half marathon, that remains very much in the balance 😂

@Ozzy1984_ Жыл бұрын

@@conradburdekin722 good luck to you too In that case. I have a 5k in less than an hour and 10 tunnel race next Sunday.

@alexhill6906 Жыл бұрын

@BenIsRunning I have just done a 1:17 half and am looking for really how to get to that next step, I have upped my weekly mileage to 100k, do you think increasing the mileage is a key attribute to running sub 1:10 ?

@ninjashoyo9086 Жыл бұрын

I expect to finish my first half marathon training on June 30… I do 3 runs per week (4 if I have interval sessions), mostly easy runs of building up to that distance. However, my first half marathon race is still in November. What can / should I do in the remaining 4 months?

@katiebrazier1308 Жыл бұрын

I normally just end up doing lots of loops in Boreham! 🤣

@BenIsRunning Жыл бұрын

I’ve managed 5 laps of hatty p that’s my record 😂 so tedious especially on an easy run!

@markbateman9222 Жыл бұрын

With regard to the "double threshold" days made popular by "the Norwegians". This method may well work for Jacob but at the recent European championships the other Norwegian runners hardly scorched the track! It may well be that Jacob is performing at the level he is not because of his specific training but because of other factors - inherited physiological characteristics, years of training since his early teens, wonderful support system etc. If this method was some sort of magical "silver bullet" all Norwegian runners would be world beaters.

@sarahwoods3 Жыл бұрын

Completely agree that majority of Jacob's performance is due to inherited physiology and support system he has around him. I expect double threshold works for other people as it allows them to increase their volume of training without doing too many high intensity sessions or just long runs at plodding pace. So they are able to maintain some speed and volume with *potentially* less risk of injury= consistency. And consistency= improvement! Just my thoughts!

@ziklomotore Жыл бұрын

Are you planning a down week or a few days of easy running before Tapering for Kopenhagen?

@BenIsRunning Жыл бұрын

Yes. A week or so out I’ll cut the volume for sure

@warrebulckens311 Жыл бұрын

Consider antwerp marathon around the 11th septembre next year🙌🙌🙌❤

@BenIsRunning Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the intel :)

@gkseba6352 Жыл бұрын

Do you ever think about running the Berlin marathon since it's a fast course?

@BenIsRunning Жыл бұрын

I’d love to but it didn’t fit in with my track season this year. It’s on the bucket list

@tomatkins9806 Жыл бұрын

Found that your intro video just randomly cuts into your opening speech

@Thegreat772 Жыл бұрын

What's your height and weight? I've been running since March and have lost 6lbs but I like donuts too much so haven't lost anymore. I know if I got down to normal levels for my height I'd probably go a few minutes faster. Just curious 🤷‍♂️

@BenIsRunning Жыл бұрын

I’m 5ft9 and 62kg :) losing weight definitely affects your running but not something I’m too clued up on to be honest.

@Thegreat772 Жыл бұрын

@@BenIsRunning thanks Ben. Your an inspiration dude. Keep it up. 💯

@olegundel169 Жыл бұрын

Did you think about doing a lab test to perfectly work out your anaerobic threshold? That would probably make your training (especially these main threshold double sessions) even more effective, since you had the exact pace/ heartrate to train at!

@BenIsRunning Жыл бұрын

Yes I’d love to. I am however a big advocate for running to feel so that on days when your a little tired you don’t overdo it when trying to hit specific paces if that makes sense

@olegundel169 Жыл бұрын

@@BenIsRunning I get the point. I do guess it would make a great and interesting video though..😉

@dahl121 Жыл бұрын

You again! The woman group have pacers for 1:08. Remember to apply for the Elite group. See you!

@chmjnationalsuperarmygener8564 Жыл бұрын

@Exodianotforbidden Жыл бұрын

How are your legs not tired from all these training ? 😆

@zachwalshe5223 Жыл бұрын

How can you get your heart rate so low

@BenIsRunning Жыл бұрын

Stack a few years of this sort of training and my heart rate naturally drops :)

@Eddie-Spaghetti Жыл бұрын

I just tried to scroll down your strava page while watching the video 😂🤦🏻‍♂️ I hasten to add it didn’t work just bought up other you tube videos to watch 😂

@BenIsRunning Жыл бұрын

Opps 😂

@pablogonzalezmiguel7186 Жыл бұрын

Running 165k for a sub 68 mins is insane and not necessary at all

@BenIsRunning Жыл бұрын

Result suggested otherwise

@amazighman2196 Жыл бұрын

Hi ❤4❤👍

@BenIsRunning Жыл бұрын

Hi 👋🏻

@olegundel169 Жыл бұрын

First again..

@BenIsRunning Жыл бұрын

Bravo 🙌🏻

@fabsterun Жыл бұрын

Thanks Olë was waiting for you I did the last few videos for you

@fabi8731 Жыл бұрын

This plan is only possible for people without a job. As someone who‘s working in a highly demanding office job, I‘m glad to squeeze in 70-90ks in between meetings and deadlines. So there is no way for me to emulate a 120k+ week