Is this the HARDEST running workout ever? | KIPCHOGE CHALLENGE - The Unlazy Way

Aug 13, 2025

Intro

This is a quick summary of Is this the HARDEST running workout ever? | KIPCHOGE CHALLENGE from The Unlazy Way. 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

The challenge is to run at Eliud Kipchoge’s world‑record marathon pace (4:34 per mile, roughly 2:50 per km) for short track intervals.
The creator tries a progressive ladder: 1 × 200 m, then 2 × 200 m, 3 × 200 m, etc., each with a 5‑minute rest between sets.
On a treadmill the same pace feels like 13 mph; it’s far faster than most recreational runners can sustain.
Practical tip: use a stopwatch or the Pacing app to set a target interval time (e.g., 33 seconds for 200 m at 4:34 / mile) and rest fully between repeats.

Workout Example

Warm‑up – easy jog or walk for 5‑10 minutes.
Round 1: Run 200 m at Kipchoge’s record pace (≈ 33 seconds). Rest 5 minutes.
Round 2: Run 2 × 200 m (total 400 m) at the same pace (target ≈ 1 minute 8 seconds). Rest 5 minutes.
Round 3: Run 3 × 200 m (600 m) aiming for ≈ 1 minute 46 seconds. Rest 5 minutes.
Continue adding a lap each round (4 × 200 m, 5 × 200 m, …) until you can’t maintain the target time. The video’s creator stopped after three laps (≈ 500 m total) because the effort became impossible.

Closing Note

Give this “Kipchoge Challenge” a try—adjust the interval distance and target pace to fit your current fitness using the Pacing app. It’s a brutal but fun way to gauge your speed and mental toughness. Go give it a go and see how far you can push yourself! 🚀