RUNNING 2:43 AT THE CHICAGO MARATHON - With a GoPro!

It's go time for the Chicago Marathon 2023. Follow along today to see all the action from the race and my thoughts afterwards. Thank you for all the support, it really means so much!

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[stuartwebster]

What an amazing run, not the time (it was great) but the old Ben talking to other runners, smiling, sharing and just enjoying the run. Congrats, glad to see you as a happy runner again.

[doubled]

My sincerest condolences on the death of your grandfather Ben. I lost my Dad in March and my wife in August this year to cancer. Running is my saviour.mentally and just keeps me going. Great run sir. Stay safe and keep these fantastic videos coming and don't ever be afraid to show your emotions. It's what makes you what you are.👍💪

[hansteuwens]

THIS is the Ben I want to see. Getting it done with a big smile on his face. I am really happy for you. I did Chicago marathon too. And yes, it was such a great one. I enjoyed it so much that it took me almost 2 hours more as you did 🤣🤣

[James-Henderson]

Sorry for your loss. My mum died unexpectedly on January 2nd this year. Running has helped me to get through the loss. I did Chester Marathon last week and got my first sub 4 with the help of your training plan. Thinking of my incredibly strong mum helped me to the finish.

[Stewartuk]

I was watching this last night and watched the end today. That run was outstanding. How you do that with commentating on the run is beyond me…!

I am so pleased that you done well and you looked like you enjoyed every single second of that. I am sorry to learn of your granddad passing but obviously he would be so proud of you.

With all your updates and regular activity I am sure I speak for many when I say it feels like we know you well when really we know a snippet of your life but today I feel like a proud parent watching you ! Thank you for sharing Ben.

[nathankramer]

You are exactly right about not being able to have the highs without the lows. Way to go and bring on Valencia you are going to kill it!

[LunaBearFoxyRoxy]

I never cry at YouTube videos... but Ben, YOU GOT ME HERE! Your words really resonated with me. I don't have the belief in myself when it comes to running. I've never FULLY committed to it and i don't know why. Maybe i'm too ashamed of my body and how slow i am. BUT like you, i've just got to keep going through the high and lows... i will get there. You are amazing and INSPIRATIONAL. I've followed you for a number of years now, but i've never felt this proud! Love your videos... i'll see you, in the next one!

[RashidaLeeLa]

This was such an emotional viewing experience. I could feel every emotion you were feeling Ben. I am so happy for you.

And my sincerest condolences, to you and your family. I love that you dedicated this race to your Grand dad. 💜

[luisraposo]

Good job bro, every time a watch a marathon on the tube I also get emotional. Everyone has a story I have watched yours proud of you bro!

[JamesSmith-izpl]

So pleased for you Ben. What a run! Loved it when you said, "...at the back end of a marathon" and did it in 2:43! 🙂 That pace is way beyond my front end!

[mochiandaki]

I’m so sorry for your loss 😢 I was so weak and couldn’t go back to run for a long long time after I lost my granny so it must be uneasy to travel for Chicago marathon! Congratulations! 🎉amazing race video 👏👏👏

[ronmagierka]

For all of the Chicago Marathon coverages I have seen, yours is the best for inspiration and feelings. My heart will not let me run that far anymore but your courage and energy from this run will be in my conscience to carry on when I am struggling.

[lissedacosta]

Amazing! You are an inspiration to all of us, you made your grandfather proud! I also ran the Chicago Marathon - 3:35 and 27 minute PB, had such a fun race, crowd was incredible 🙂

[hobbyjogger]

Good to see you enjoying racing again mate. You're discovering the reasons why you started all of this in the first place! Love it.

[metrazol]

Tearing up after, ya know, events, and it's great to see you back on plan.

[crannachan]

I am so sorry to hear about your grandad. I lost my granny on the 5th and it hurts a lot. Went to parkrun at the weekend and lots of people came up to hug me; I love the running community.
Excellent video as always Ben. Thanks for taking us round with you! Loved you sneaking up on the guy in the BP singlet!

[carolynolsen]

Congratulations! It was a beautiful day with PR's, BQ's and a world record. A truly amazing race. Well done!

[richybeattie]

Great stuff Ben. All those miles put in for UTMB giving you a massive base for this marathon and with no big expectations for Chicago, you let go and just ran. 2:45 doesn't surprise me one bit, you smashed it!

[ThatRunnerAaron]

Beaming from ear to ear watching the finish of this video Ben. Had one of the worst years of my life this year, lost my Nan in November last year, my mum in January & my grandad in august. Wasn’t a marathon, but I ran a 10k PB of 37:45 today & it was for them. Love this sport & love watching you & your amazing attitude towards it. All the best Ben. My first marathon next year!

[Gacha-ss]

Well done Ben! You just keep getting it done no matter what. It was so nice to see a smile on your face after a run! Keep it up you are smashing it