The Elevation Annihilator
Workout - The Elevation Annihilator
- 15min @ 6'30''/km
- 6 lots of:
- 2min 30s @ 5'30''/km
- 2min rest
- 10min @ 7'00''/km
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Quick Summary
The Running Channel created an excellent video documenting the ultimate Strava challenge with their subscribers—here’s what you need to know to participate right now. Watch the full video for additional context and motivation.
Key Points
- Challenge format: Three Strava group challenges, each running for a week: highest distance, most elevation, longest time. Strava group challenges accommodate up to 25 participants per group.
- Strategy: Layer in low-intensity options like walks, treadmill running, and stairs to pad your distance and time totals. Don’t skip anything—a quick 5-minute walk to work contributes to your score.
- What counts: Strava records runs, walks, treadmill workouts, hill climbs, strength combinations, and more (kayaking works too if you toggle it on).
- Smart execution: Monitor the leaderboard throughout the week, exploit time zones when possible, and alternate between short 20-minute runs and longer weekend sessions to maximize both distance and time.
Workout Example (Customizable to Your Fitness)
- Daily low-effort activity: A 5-minute walk to or from work (or any short walk)—contributes to time and distance metrics.
- Mid-week short run: 20-minute easy-paced run (roughly 2–3 km)—pads distance while keeping weekly volume manageable.
- Mid-week treadmill work: 45 minutes of steady pacing, running or walking—adds time without needing hills.
- Weekend big push: 30 km (or roughly 20 miles) of running or a 10 km hill repeat workout—maximizes distance and elevation.
- Strength and conditioning: 30 minutes of strength work and cardio (incorporate stairs, bodyweight circuits)—extends your time and elevation if stairs are involved.
Modify distances and durations to suit where you are fitness-wise, then plug your paces into the Pacing app.
Closing Note
Jump into the challenge—combine short walks, quick runs, a solid weekend effort, and plug your own paces into the Pacing app to match the distances you want. Push hard, stay engaged, and rewatch the full video when you need a confidence boost. 🚀