

Hello! 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 5361 reviewsGreat hat this is my second one I have used all summer for running and triathlon.

Feels great to run in and it was nice to support such a great program. I will be running my upcoming half Marathon in it and I couldn't be happier.

Really easy to read and understand, looking forward to following the plan

Great fit, super comfortable wicks sweat all in what I think is a great looking tee. Also looks great with the Asics Novablast 5 in Tokyo colourway.

Simply THE best running singlet you can buy in my opinion! Incredibly lightweight and invisible feel makes this a joy to wear. If you only buy one running vest buy a Ben Parkes Soar vest, you won’t be disappointed, well worth the expense.
For reference I’m 1.6m, 64kg and Medium is a perfect fit.
Ran Windsor Half Marathon with a PB 1:56:01 thanks to Ben’s FREE Level 1 HM Plan - a fantastic run in a fantastic vest!
More colours please Ben 😁
Getting it done in Windsor 👍

Picked this up to prepare for my first marathon. I’m still new to running so this is making the hobby so much easier to stick to without feeling overwhelmed.

great quality socks. Fits really well 👍

Loved the half and full plans—this 10K plan was spot on and really boosted my speed.

A really nice and comfortable shirt. Looks great too. Good quality

Bought 2 Long sleeve shirts and they are really nice. Great comfort and fitment. Great quality for the price.

I’ve been following Ben Parker’s training plan and I must say it’s one of the most structured and practical plans I’ve used. What makes it stand out is the perfect balance between science and simplicity — the workouts are very clear, easy to follow, and yet challenging enough to push you towards real progress.
The plan builds gradually, which helped me improve without feeling burnt out or risking injury. I especially liked the mix of interval sessions, tempo runs, and long runs with recovery guidance, which kept things engaging. Ben also emphasizes strength, mobility, and nutrition tips, making it a complete package rather than just a “running schedule.”
In terms of results, I’ve noticed improvements in both endurance and pace, and I feel much more confident about my marathon goals. The sessions are designed in a way that they fit into a busy lifestyle, which makes consistency much easier.
Overall, I’d highly recommend Ben Parker’s plan to anyone — whether you’re moving up from a half to a full marathon or looking to shave time off your PB. It’s smart, flexible, and delivers results.

I always wear a cap on runs and this one is the best I’ve had. Really comfy, stylish and doesn’t obstruct the view at all but provides necessary rain and sun protection - great product.

I'm male, 59 years old and recovering from the fantastic Loch Ness Marathon at the weekend. It was an amazing experience which began 15 weeks ago when I started on this training plan. I loved that it provided pacing options so I could run more to how I felt rather than sticking to a strict pace. The long runs were awesome but tough, great speed sessions and 2-3 much needed rest days per week.. I've only been running for 2 years now and for my 2nd marathon I ran 3:27:23 much to my delight! Thank you so much Ben, I'll be using it again for my next marathon.

Customer service was great, fast delivery, and quality is brilliant. I love the design, fit, and feel to this — look good, feel good! Will definitely be surfing for more of Ben’s products 😁

A very good structured plan. Love the S&C section at the back as well as the pace conversion table
