I don't know enough about Ben's style to comment on that aspect of your photo. There is so much motion in this photo and I love the varied ways you made that happen .. the running couple, the dancing waves of motion blur/lines - the head gear on the front runner looks like some kind of stuffed animal, maybe a sheep - adding a touch of whimsy .. the slight tilt in the road makes it look like they are really getting a workout - Interesting shadows, wonderful pping .. this is a very well done shot.
I like this very interesting effect -- not a straight forward motion blur. I curious to know how you achieved this -- perhaps by moving the camera as the subjects were also moving. I like the tone too.