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

Want to know what’s in We Ran A Beer Mile | VOMIT WARNING 🤢 from The Running Channel? We’ve pulled out the key takeaways so you can give the beer-mile challenge a shot yourself. Watch the full video to catch all the humor and action.

Key Points

• Drink‑then‑run format: You consume a non-alcoholic beer, then run a 400 m lap (one complete circuit around the track).
• Pacing matters: Your lap times should come in around 1:30–2:00 for most recreational runners—get the drink down quickly and keep your run controlled.
• Stomach management: Go with non-alcoholic options, stay hydrated, and tune into what your body’s telling you. Burping and discomfort happen, so space out your drinking and keep your breathing steady.
• Fun competition: Whoever finishes all four laps and four beers first wins—it turns the workout into a playful, low-stakes race.

Workout Example

Beer Mile Challenge (4 × 400 m)

1. Set up: Four non-alcoholic beers, a track, and a timer.
2. Lap 1 – Down your first beer within roughly 30 seconds, then run the 400 m as hard as you can.
3. Rest – Take 10–20 seconds to recover before the next drink.
4. Repeat – Go through steps 1–3 three more times to complete all four laps.
5. Finish – First person to complete all four beers and four laps wins.

Tips to try:

• Chill the beer beforehand—it goes down more easily when cold.
• Drink from a small cup or bottle to lower your choking risk.
• Run at an even pace across all four laps rather than burning out early—steady effort beats sprinting.
• If things get uncomfortable, pause for a moment, grab some water, and resume.

Closing Note

Try it yourself—or swap out the beer for a sports drink if that’s more your style—and see how your pacing holds up. The Pacing app lets you tweak the distances, speeds, and beverage options, so you can customise the challenge however you like. Get out there, stay smart, and enjoy the experience!

References

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