Can I run 5 Marathons in 5 Days? Pushing My Limits. Running Challenge. Out of my Comfort Zone! - Nicola Runs

Aug 13, 2025

Intro: This is a quick summary of Can I run 5 Marathons in 5 Days? Pushing My Limits. Running Challenge. Out of my Comfort Zone! from Nicola Runs. It’s a great watch — we’re breaking it down so you can try the workout today. Be sure to check out the full video for all the details.

Key Points:

Each marathon is a trail race of four laps, each ≈ 6.55 mi (about 26.2 mi total).
The courses are hilly and often muddy; Nicola recommends walking steep climbs and slowing the pace to protect legs.
Fueling strategy: frequent mini‑aid stations (≈ 5 mi & 6.5 mi) with cake, jaffa cakes, lemon slices, salted crisps, and hydration tabs. Keep carbs up and add salty snacks to balance sugar.
Pacing tip: aim for a ~9‑minute mi on flat sections, but drop to a walk‑run on hills and listen to how your legs feel; avoid “burning out” for the next day’s marathon.
Recovery tricks: post‑run massage, ice‑cube foot massage, short ice‑bath, swapping shoes (trail vs road) and active recovery walks between days.

Workout Example (Day 1 Marathon):

Warm‑up 5 min easy jog.
Run 4 laps of the 6.55 mi loop:
- On flat terrain, keep a ~9 min mi (or your comfortable marathon pace).
- On steep climbs, walk or power‑walk to preserve quads.
- Take a mini‑aid station every ~5 mi – eat a small cake piece or jaffa, sip water with a hydration tab, and grab a handful of salted crisps.
Finish with a cool‑down walk and a quick ice‑cube massage on calves and shins.
Log the average pace in the Pacing app and adjust tomorrow’s target based on how you felt (e.g., slower if legs are tight).

Closing Note: Give this marathon‑day workout a try, tweak the laps, paces, and fuel to suit your own goals, and track everything in the Pacing app. Have fun pushing your limits and enjoy the beautiful trails! 🚀