WE RAN AROUND THE WORLD! - The 2020 Ginger Runner Global Run Recap - TheGingerRunner
Intro: This is a quick summary of WE RAN AROUND THE WORLD! - The 2020 Ginger Runner Global Run Recap from TheGingerRunner. It’s a great watch — we’re breaking it down so you can try the workouts today. Be sure to check out the full video for all the details.
Key Points:
- The GRGR challenge is a 7‑day virtual series mixing running, cross‑training, and creative “surprise” challenges to keep you moving and engaged.
- Each day focuses on a different theme: tour‑guide runs, tri‑sport days, speed workouts, GPS art, photo hunts, vert repeats, and a final free‑for‑all mileage push.
- You can adapt any of these ideas to your own training calendar—pick a day that fits your schedule and swap in your own distances or paces.
Workout Example:
- Day 2 – Tuesday Try Day (Tri‑sport):
- Yoga – 30 min of gentle flow to improve mobility.
- Bike – 30 min on a road bike (or indoor trainer) at a comfortable cadence.
- Run – 6–8 mi (≈9.6–12.9 km) at an easy‑to‑moderate pace (the video shows a “run‑and‑talk” style, no exact pace required).
- Day 3 – Workout Wednesday (Fast 10K):
- Trail 10K (≈6.2 mi / 10 km) with ~800 ft (≈240 m) of climbing. Goal: finish under 1 hour. In the video they logged 57:40. For a deeper dive into race-day strategy and training schedules, check out our complete guide to Mastering the 10K: Proven Training Plans, Pace Strategies, and How a Smart App Can Elevate Your Performance. This kind of focused speed session is a great way to improve your race times across various distances, as many of the same principles apply to shorter efforts, like those found in our guide to Mastering 5K Speed: Proven Interval Strategies to Cut Minutes off Your Time.
- Day 6 – Vert Day (Hill Repeats):
- Warm‑up, then run a 1.5‑mi (≈2.4 km) out‑and‑back with ~800 ft (≈240 m) elevation gain.
- Turn around and repeat as many times as possible within a 2‑hour window, aiming for ~3 k‑ft total climb. Hill repeats are a classic and powerful form of high-intensity work. You can learn more about the science behind these workouts and discover other effective routines by Mastering Interval Training: Science-Backed Workouts and How a Smart App Can Personalize Them.
- Day 7 – Free‑for‑All: Run as many miles as you can in one long session to help hit the global total (24,901 mi).
Practical Tips:
- Treat the “tour‑guide” challenge as a scenic run – pick a favorite spot and share a photo or video.
- Use a GPS watch or phone to log elevation for the vert day; set a timer for 2 hours and count repeats.
- For the GPS‑art day, load a simple shape (circle, logo) onto your watch and follow it on a flat field.
- Adjust distances to your own fitness: if 6‑8 mi is too much, scale down to 3‑4 mi and keep the three‑activity structure.
- Log every activity in the Pacing app so you can see your weekly mileage and customize paces.
Closing Note: Give these GRGR challenges a try—mix the runs, add a little yoga or bike work, and get creative with GPS art or photo hunts. Customize the distances and paces to fit your own level in the Pacing app, and keep the world‑wide running spirit alive! Happy running
References
Workout - GRGR Vert Day Repeats
- 15min @ 6'40''/km
- 8 lots of:
- 1min 15s @ 5'00''/km
- 1min rest
- 12min @ 7'30''/km
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