I Tried To Run Every Bridge In London In 1 Day - MUCH Further Than You'd Think! - The Running Channel

Aug 13, 2025

Intro: This is a quick summary of I Tried To Run Every Bridge In London In 1 Day – MUCH Further Than You’d Think! from The Running Channel. It’s a fun, inspiring watch — we’re breaking it down so you can try the bridge‑run today. Be sure to check out the full video for all the details.

Key Points:

Treat each bridge as a mini‑goal; the watch can show the distance to the next bridge (e.g., 0.6 mi to bridge 4, 1.1 mi to bridge 5).
The challenge covers 26 bridges and roughly 30 mi (≈48 km) in about 7 hours, so plan for a long, steady‑state effort with built‑in mental checkpoints.
Using a Garmin (or any GPS watch) with custom alerts keeps you aware of upcoming landmarks and prevents you from “losing count.”
Keep the effort easy‑pace, especially on bridge approaches and stairs, to avoid early fatigue.

Workout Example:

Warm‑up – 10 min easy jog.
Bridge Loop – Run from your start point to the first bridge, then set a watch alert for the next bridge. Continue at a comfortable “conversational” pace (≈ 10 min/mi or 6 min/km) until you hit the next alert.
Repeat – After each bridge, note the distance to the following one (most are under 1 mi). Keep the same steady pace; if a bridge has a steep climb, add a short hill‑repetition: 30 sec up, 30 sec easy down, then resume steady pace.
Finish – After the final bridge (Tower Bridge), cool down 5‑10 min. *Total: ~30 mi (48 km) with 26 short “segments.” Adjust segment paces in the Pacing app to match your current fitness.

Closing Note: Give the London bridge run a go, or adapt it to your own city’s landmarks—just set those waypoint alerts and let the scenery keep you moving. Customize the paces in the Pacing app and enjoy the sense of ticking off each bridge one by one!