The Catcher Car Challenge
Workout - The Catcher Car Challenge
- 15min @ 6'00''/km
- 30min @ 6'00''/km
- 15min @ 5'30''/km
- 10min @ 5'00''/km
- 5min @ 4'45''/km
- 12min @ 6'00''/km
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This breakdown covers I Ran 20K While A Car Chased Me from The Running Channel. The full video is worth watching for complete context, but here’s what you need to know to give this workout a shot.
Key Points:
- The Wings for Life World Run is a “race with no finish line.” A “catcher car” releases 30 minutes after runners start and accelerates every 30 minutes (beginning at 14 km/h, then 15 km/h, and so on).
- Your job is to keep moving and stay ahead. As the car speeds up, you need to pick up your pace—or get caught.
- Mental tactics: anchor to your reason for running (charity, personal goal) and treat the approaching car as a signal to push harder.
- On the practical side: keep an eye on your pace (watch alerts help), note where the hills are, refill at aid stations, and scale your effort to match the car’s acceleration.
Workout Example:
- Start: Run at a steady, manageable pace (like 6:30 min/km) for 30 minutes before the car comes out at 14 km/h.
- Every 30 min: The car picks up about 1 km/h. Match that by running faster (aim for 5:45 min/km after the first bump, 5:15 min/km after the second, and so on) to maintain your lead.
- No Finish Line: Keep going for as long as you can. There’s no fixed endpoint—aim for 20 km (or your own target) and stay clear of the car.
- When You Need It: Once the car gets within 2 minutes, let that push you to kick harder.
Closing Note: Try this workout, adjust the paces in the Pacing app to match where you are right now, and experience the rush of racing a car while giving back.
References
- I Ran 20K While A Car Chased Me - YouTube (YouTube Video)