FLAT OUT MILE with a TWIST! 80,000 SUBSCRIBER SPECIAL - PLus HUGE GIVEAWAY!! (thank you everyone!) - Ben Parkes

Intro

This is a quick summary of FLAT OUT MILE with a TWIST! 80,000 SUBSCRIBER SPECIAL from Ben Parkes. It’s a fun watch — we’re breaking it down so you can try the quirky “beer‑mile‑with‑a‑twist” workout today. Be sure to check out the full video for all the details.

Key Points

• Concept: A “beer mile” style challenge where you run a mile (four 400 m laps) at max effort and drink a different half‑pint (≈250 ml) beverage at the start of each lap.
• Goal: Test your speed and stomach tolerance while celebrating a channel milestone.
• Personal Benchmark: Ben’s normal mile PR is 4:36, but the added drinks slowed him to about 8:40 – showing how much the liquids affect pacing.
• Practical Tip: Use this as a fun, occasional test of mental toughness and hydration strategy rather than a regular training session. Adjust drink volumes or swap for water if you want a less brutal version.

Workout Example

1. Warm‑up: Light jog + dynamic stretches (5‑10 min).
2. Lap 1: Start the lap, quickly drink ≈½ pint of a fizzy soda (e.g., Coca‑Cola), then run the 400 m as fast as you can.
3. Lap 2: At the start, drink ≈½ pint of chocolate milk, then sprint the next 400 m.
4. Lap 3: Drink ≈½ pint of a non‑alcoholic beer, then run the third lap.
5. Lap 4: Drink ≈½ pint of a mystery beverage (or substitute with water/juice), then finish the final 400 m.
6. Cool‑down: Easy jog or walk for 5 min, stretch.

Adjust the drinks to suit your tolerance – you can replace any of the odd liquids with water, an electrolyte drink, or a flavored sports drink.

Closing Note

Give this goofy mile a go at your next track session for a laugh and a challenge, then tweak the drinks and pacing to match your own fitness level. And don’t forget – you can easily customise the intervals and paces in the Pacing app to fit your goals. Have fun, stay safe, and keep chasing those personal bests! 🚀

References

• FLAT OUT MILE with a TWIST! 80,000 SUBSCRIBER SPECIAL - PLus HUGE GIVEAWAY!! (thank you everyone!) - YouTube (YouTube Video)

Workout - The Twisted Mile Challenge

• 10min @ 6'00''/km
• 4 lots of:
  • 400m @ 3'20''/km
  • 30s rest
• 10min @ 6'00''/km

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