Silverstone Challenge
Workout - Silverstone Challenge
- 10min @ 6'00''/km
- 1.0km @ 4'45''/km
- 4.0km @ 4'30''/km
- 900m @ 4'15''/km
- 10min @ 6'00''/km
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Intro: The Running Channel’s Can We WIN the Red Bull Running Challenge at Silverstone? is worth watching—and here’s the quick version so you can attempt the 5.9 km challenge yourself. Scroll through for the breakdown, then dive into the full video for everything else.
Key Points:
- Eight competitors line up with staggered starts determined by their 5K personal bests, racing to cross the finish line together over a 5.9 km loop around Silverstone.
- It’s structured so anyone can win—literally a final sprint to decide it in the last stretch.
- A target pace of 4 min 30 sec per kilometre (roughly 22 min 30 sec total) comes recommended as a solid goal, though the opening kilometre should run slower (≈3 min per km) to find your rhythm without overextending.
- Key strategy: begin easy, use the track’s curves to manage pace, then kick hard in the final push.
Workout Example:
- 5–10 minutes easy jogging to warm up.
- Run 5.9 km (≈3.66 mi) on a flat section or oval:
- First kilometre @ ~3 min /km to settle into a sustainable pace.
- Next 4.9 km @ 4 min 30 sec /km (or dial in your own target pace based on fitness).
- Nail a 30-second maximum-effort burst over the final 200 metres.
Closing Note: Grab your running watch, plug the paces into the Pacing app, and have a go at the 5.9 km Silverstone test—tweak the speeds to fit where you’re at, and have a blast with it! 🌟
This breaks down The Running Channel’s video; watch the original for race commentary and all the behind-the-scenes action.