London Landmark Repeats
Workout - London Landmark Repeats
- 10min @ 6'15''/km
- 5 lots of:
- 1.6km @ 5'52''/km
- 5min @ 6'30''/km
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Intro: This breakdown covers I Tried To Run Every Bridge In London In 1 Day – MUCH Further Than You’d Think!, a video from The Running Channel. It’s an engaging and motivating piece—here we distill the essentials so you can tackle the bridge-run yourself. Make sure to watch the full video for the complete story.
Key Points:
- Think of each bridge as its own target; your watch can show the distance ahead to the next one (for instance, 0.6 mi to bridge 4, 1.1 mi to bridge 5).
- Running 26 bridges means roughly 30 mi (≈48 km) in around 7 hours—plan for a long, steady effort with regular mental checkpoints.
- A GPS watch such as a Garmin with custom alerts keeps you tuned into upcoming landmarks and prevents losing track of your count.
- Keep the pace easy, especially on stair climbs and steep bridge sections, to preserve your energy for the complete effort.
Workout Example:
- Warm‑up – Start with 10 min of easy jogging.
- Bridge Loop – From your starting point, run to the first bridge, then program your watch to alert you when the next bridge approaches. Hold a relaxed and sustainable pace—around 10 min/mi or 6 min/km, the kind of speed where you can still talk.
- Repeat – Check the distance to each subsequent bridge (typically under 1 mi apart). Maintain your steady pace; when you hit a steep bridge incline, add a quick hill effort: 30 sec uphill, 30 sec easy recovery, then return to your steady rhythm.
- Finish – Once you pass Tower Bridge, spend 5‑10 min cooling down.
Total: ~30 mi (48 km) across 26 distinct segments. Use the Pacing app to adjust each segment’s pace based on your fitness level.
Closing Note: Try the London bridge run, or design your own version using your city’s landmarks—set waypoint alerts and let the scenery keep you moving. Customize your paces in the Pacing app and enjoy the satisfaction of ticking off each bridge.
References
- I Tried To Run Every Bridge In London In 1 Day - MUCH Further Than You’d Think! - YouTube (YouTube Video)