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

2026-02-08 Sports
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Ben Parkes
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If you enjoyed the video, please like, comment and subscribe! Thank you for watching! Save 10% site wide on training plans, hats, socks, shorts, technical & casual apparel - (Code - YOUTUBE10) https://benparkes.com Check out: 📈 Training Plans: https://benparkes.com/collections/training-plans 🧢 Running Hats: https://benparkes.com/collections/runninghats 🧦 Running Socks: https://benparkes.com/collections/socks 🩳 Running Shorts: https://benparkes.com/collections/running-shorts 👕 Running Tees / Singlets: https://benparkes.com/collections/running-apparel-collection 😀 FREE Beginner Plans: https://benparkes.com/collections/free-beginner-plans ⏰ Shop our Latest Arrivals: https://benparkes.com/collections/latest-arrivals Follow me here: Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/2310069 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benparkes Second channel https://www.youtube.com/@benparkesroadrunningreviews 📱For support enquiries or business enquiries, please go to: https://www.benparkes.com and use the chat function. ⏰ Timecodes ⏰ 0:00 Intro 0:44 Energy gels 2:28 Bodyglide anti-chafe balm 3:22 Reformer pilates classes 4:43 Muscle scraper/gua sha tool (Puresport) 5:43 Pillar Creatine Monohydrate 7:23 Roll Recovery R3 foot roller 8:36 Symprove Probiotic 10:12 Naked band 11:15 Coros heart rate monitor 12:44 Shokz OpenRun Headphones 13:48 Normatec Premier compression boots 15:23 Zwift Bike 17:12 My Top 3 About this video: Today I'm going through the things that I use the most in my training that help me improve my running. We've got tech, recovery gagets, supplements, nutrition and more useful things that I find myself using all the time! This video is NOT sponsored. All products mentioned have been bought 100% by Ben and the channel. Our mission here is to help runners of all abilities improve and enjoy running to their full potential. Showcasing the best running tips and advice, while reviewing the latest gear and taking your round some of the best races in the world!

Top Comments (10)

@CarterBaumer 2026-02-08

My favorite running channel

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@therealcaldini 2026-02-09

The number of dropped empty gel packets I saw in my local park this weekend was embarrassing. Don’t drop litter people!

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@FloreFaune 2026-02-08

Brought my mile down from the other week to a 9:10 from a 12 minute

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@fathersteve14 2026-02-08

Love my muscle scraper. Helped me get over my plantar fasciitis quicker I really believe.

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@v6i838 2026-02-08

Love my Coros HRM. I use it for pretty much any form of exercise. I’d highly recommend it to anyone

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@zone_zio 2026-02-08

I love your transperancy and stating at the beginning that everything is 100% bought on your own. so rare for reviews nowadays. Cheers!

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@JustBrowsing777 2026-02-08

I struggled with running related injuries/various issues. I bought a Zwift Ride 13 months ago to cross train. Ended up with no running and all in on riding bikes instead (and way less injuries/issues) 😅

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@emmawagenvelt4533 2026-02-17

Pilates teacher and marathon runner here! So happy to hear that Pilates is working for you Ben! I’m always surprised that more runners don’t incorporate it ❤️

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@gsmittysSanD 2026-02-16

Lacrosse ball also works great for rolling out the feet.

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@apollocreed3263 2026-02-11

Without doubt Ben , you are the only big shoe tuber ( shoe reviewer who I can FULLY trust ) with your opinion . By buying with your own money has so much credibility. Your true thoughts , are really your true thoughts , I refuse to watch a shoe sent to a reviewer now

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