NA Beer Mile Challenge

Workout - NA Beer Mile Challenge

• 10min @ 8'00''/km
• 4 lots of:
  • 400m @ 4'20''/km
  • 1min rest
• 10min @ 8'00''/km

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Intro

Here’s We Ran A Beer Mile | VOMIT WARNING from The Running Channel, distilled. We’ve pulled out the key takeaways so you can give the beer-mile challenge a shot yourself. Watch the full video for the humor.

Key points

• Drink-then-run format: down a non-alcoholic beer, then run a 400 m lap.
• Pacing matters. Lap times should land around 1:30-2:00 for most recreational runners. Drink quickly, run controlled.
• Stomach management: non-alcoholic options, hydration, and listen to your body. Burping and discomfort happen. Space out the drinking and keep breathing steady.
• Fun competition: whoever finishes all four laps and four beers first wins.

Workout example

Beer mile challenge (4 x 400 m)

1. Set up: four non-alcoholic beers, a track, and a timer.
2. Lap 1: down the first beer in about 30 seconds, then run the 400 m hard.
3. Rest: 10-20 seconds before the next drink.
4. Repeat steps 1-3 three more times.
5. Finish: first to complete all four beers and four laps wins.

Tips:

• Chill the beer beforehand. Cold goes down easier.
• Drink from a small cup or bottle to lower choking risk.
• Even pace across all four laps. Steady effort beats sprinting.
• If things get uncomfortable, pause, grab some water, and resume.

Closing note

Try it yourself, or swap the beer for a sports drink. The Pacing app lets you tweak distances and speeds.

References

• We Ran A Beer Mile | VOMIT WARNING 🤢 - YouTube (YouTube Video)