Mile-an-Hour Challenge

Workout - Mile-an-Hour Challenge

• 0.0mi @ 10'30''/mi
• 22 lots of:
  • 0.0mi @ 10'15''/mi
  • 50min rest
• 0.0mi @ 10'30''/mi

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Intro: Beau Miles created Running a different kind of marathon: A Mile an Hour, mixing endurance running with creative productivity. Here’s the core concept, broken down so you can attempt the workout right away. Watch the full video for the complete picture.

Key points:

• Run one mile every hour for 24 hours (about 24 laps, ~24 miles total). Each hour between runs becomes your window for a side project or task.
• Treat each hour as a restart: finish a small project, plant a tree, or put together furniture before your next lap.
• It works for anything from a two-minute task to an elaborate project, keeping you active and productive at the same time.

Workout example:

1. Lap 1: run a mile (roughly 1 km) around your block or local area.
2. Hour-long work block: spend 50 minutes or so on a chosen activity (collecting litter, assembling furniture, planting seeds, preparing a meal).
3. Reset at the hour mark: wrap up, drink water, and get ready for Lap 2.
4. Repeat through 24 hours: 24 laps, 24 miles, 24 hours of running and building combined.

Practical tips:

• Pick a task that realistically takes 30 to 45 minutes, giving you time to start your next lap on schedule.
• Keep water and a light snack (licorice, orange, energy chews) within reach during rest periods.
• Treat the run as a mental checkpoint: acknowledge what you finished and reset for the next mile.
• Track laps with a watch or app. The Pacing app lets you adjust to match your own speed.

Closing note: dedicate a full day to running, building, and thinking, then adjust the hourly tasks to suit your pace using the Pacing app. Give the “mile-an-hour” marathon a shot and see what you can build in 24 hours.

References

• Running a different kind of marathon: A Mile an Hour - YouTube (YouTube Video)