Ben Felton
| Ben Felton | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1992 (age 33–34) Colchester, UK |
| 🏳️ Nationality | British |
| 💼 Occupation | Professional Athlete, Content Creator |
| 📆 Years active | 2017–present |
| Known for | YouTube channel "Ben is Running"; Marathon runner |
| 🌐 Website | www |
'Ben Felton (born c. 1992) is a British long-distance runner from Colchester, UK. He is also a prominent running content creator, known for his YouTube channel, "Ben is Running"’.
Career
Felton's running journey began with parkrun events, where he consistently improved before joining 'Chelmsford AC’. He transitioned from his previous job as a chef to become a full-time professional athlete and running content creator.
Personal Bests
- Marathon: 2:24:46 (2023 Boston Marathon)
- Half Marathon: 1:06:30 (2025 Barcelona Half Marathon)
- 10,000m: 30:50 (2023 Vitality London 10,000)
Content Creation
Felton launched his YouTube channel, "Ben is Running," in 2017. The channel has since grown to over 136,000 subscribers, and his content focuses on documenting his training, races, and life as a sub-elite runner. It includes training vlogs, race day vlogs, and gear reviews[1].
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