Ben Mescam – Runners Ignited Tribe
Some people help you train harder. Others help you train faster. Ben Mescam helps people build something far more important, a way of moving, thinking and living that actually lasts.
Ben is the founder of Runners Ignited Tribe, a coach, community builder and steady source of encouragement for runners at every stage. From first parkruns to half marathons, from returning after injury to chasing long held goals, his work has always been about much more than ticking off miles.
At its heart, it is about helping people feel capable in their bodies and calmer in their minds.
Running as a foundation, not a finish line
For Ben, running has never been about chasing perfection. It is a tool for clarity, consistency and resilience. A way of creating space in busy lives and reconnecting with yourself when everything else feels noisy.
He understands that most runners are also juggling work, family, stress and responsibility. Training does not happen in isolation, and neither does health. His approach meets people where they are, without judgement, and helps them move forward steadily, sustainably and with confidence.
Running becomes something that supports life, not something that competes with it.
Building the Runners Ignited Tribe
At the heart of Ben’s work is the Runners Ignited Tribe, a welcoming online community built on encouragement, accountability and shared experience.
It is a place where runners support each other through early mornings, missed sessions, breakthroughs and setbacks. Progress is celebrated in all its forms, whether that is a new personal best or simply showing up on a hard day.
Ben is present throughout, guiding gently and reminding people that consistency matters more than intensity. The result is a community that feels human, supportive and genuinely motivating.
A book that helps runners stay in love with running
One of the things we admire most about Ben is how generous he is with his knowledge. His free book, The Top 5 Mistakes That Runners Make, is a perfect reflection of his approach.
Rather than overwhelming people with complicated plans or unrealistic expectations, the book focuses on the most common mistakes that quietly hold runners back. Things like increasing training too quickly, neglecting sleep, trying to outrun a poor diet, skipping strength work, or constantly comparing yourself to others.
What makes it so effective is how relatable it feels. Most runners recognise themselves immediately. Ben explains each mistake without judgement and, more importantly, shows how to avoid them in a way that feels manageable and realistic.
It is not about pushing harder or doing more. It is about understanding your body, respecting recovery and building habits that allow you to keep running for years, rather than burning out or getting injured.
The book mirrors Ben’s wider philosophy perfectly. Practical, honest and focused on long term health and enjoyment, not quick fixes.
Running your body like you run your business
One area where Ben’s work resonates strongly is with business owners. Running a business requires stamina, focus and resilience, the same qualities that physical health supports.
Ben helps people see fitness not as another demand on their time, but as an investment in everything they are building. When your body feels stronger, decisions feel clearer. Stress is easier to manage. Energy lasts longer.
Whether someone is training for a marathon or simply trying to stay active, caring for physical health becomes part of running a sustainable business, not a distraction from it.
The person behind the coaching
Behind the training plans and community posts is someone who genuinely cares. Ben is thoughtful, values driven and quietly passionate about helping people feel capable again.
He leads by example, sharing his own reflections and lessons openly. His work is rooted in consistency, kindness and long term thinking. It is never about extremes, just about helping people create a healthier normal they can actually live with.
A community that changes more than fitness
What stands out most about the Runners Ignited Tribe is how often people talk about confidence, mindset and motivation, not just pace or distance.
Many members arrive feeling stuck, tired or unsure where to start. Over time, they begin to feel stronger, more optimistic and more in control, not just in running, but in life.
That quiet ripple effect is what makes Ben’s work so powerful.
Running in service of others
One part of Ben’s work that feels especially important to share is how often he uses running to give back. For him, movement has never been just about personal goals. It is also a way to serve others and support causes that matter deeply.
Over the years, Ben has raised funds for charities including the British Heart Foundation and Acorns Children’s Hospice. Right now, he is training for the Great Birmingham Half Marathon this May, where he is once again running to raise money for Acorns.
His aim is to raise at least £1,000 towards their wider £20,000 target, helping to support children with life limiting and life threatening conditions, and the families who care for them.
If you would like to support Ben’s fundraising, you can sponsor him here
Alongside fundraising, Ben also regularly volunteers at Wolverhampton Park Run. Every Saturday morning, he joins other volunteers to help make Park Run possible, giving people the chance to take part in a free, welcoming 5k run that is open to everyone.
It is another quiet example of how Ben sees running not just as something to do for yourself, but something that can help others feel included, supported, and capable too.
Proud to be in good company
At I’m Your P.A., we have a soft spot for people who make life healthier without making it harder. Ben does exactly that, through his coaching, his writing and the community he has built.
We are proud to be in good company with Ben Mescam and the Runners Ignited Tribe, and to support work that reminds people their health matters, not just for running, but for everything else they care about.
If you would like to explore Ben’s work further, you can:
Join the Runners Ignited Tribe on Facebook
Download Ben’s free book, “The Top 5 Mistakes That Runners Make”