Train your endurance. Push your limits. See how far you can go.
JOIN THE ULTRA INTERVAL CHALLENGE!
The last edition of #UIC was on March 19th, 2022. The date for our next event will be set soon. Stay tuned for more info!
The Ultra Interval Challenge is a free, virtual event open for everyone — everywhere!
24 hours — 8 x 10k intervals.
What are ultra intervals?
Imagine running 10 km and then taking a shower, eating and drinking something, sitting down on the couch for a bit and updating your social media with how incredibly good you have been for training — just to change into your running clothes again and get out there for your next interval. Repeat this eight times during 24 hours and you have a classic ultra interval event. If you run all of the intervals during the 24 hours, it equals 80 km or 10 km every third hour. That’s almost 50 miles; so about half of a 100 miles race.
Ultra intervals are a great way of training if you want to get good at running for a long period of time. Ultra intervals train not only your muscles and heart, but is also a type of training to help you deal with the mental obstacles that often occur during different types of time-consuming challenges — for example ultra races, triathlons or other events where you need some extra endurance. Ultra intervals are also a good opportunity to try out an energy plan that can then be used later on when it really comes down to it.
Ultra intervals are about running several long intervals. But if you speak to a regular runner about long intervals, their version is usually 1000 meters whereas an ultra interval often is 10 km.
All in all: ultra intervals are a great way to train endurance. Perfect for aspiring ultra runners and anyone who’s up for a challenge!
HOW the challenge WORKS
You run 10k starting every 3rd hour during 1 day (and night). If you manage to complete all of the intervals you’ll end up with 80k (almost 50 miles) during 24 hours. Everyone starts at the exact same time all over the world, which means that some start in the middle of the night, while others start during the day.
But ultra intervals can be executed in many different ways — and one way that we recommend if you are not used to ultra running, is to switch some of the running intervals to for example cycling or yoga. You can also try running shorter distances every interval or use time as a measurement instead of distance and train 60 minutes at each interval. Another smart way of making the challenge a bit more gentle if you’re not used to it, is to simply do fewer intervals. Four to five intervals is enough for most people to feel really challenged!
This is no competition. This is a challenge where everyone participates on their own level. It means that even if you think your limit is 5, 3 or even 1 interval, you’re still welcome to participate. In fact, you’re more than welcome to run shorter than 10k, or mix it up with an hour of swimming, an hour of yoga, strength training or playing football with the kids. The important thing is that you move your body, in any pace and way you like, and as long as you start your training at the collective starting times, you’re in the challenge.
Read more here: www.ultraintervalchallenge.com
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
The event is free, because we want as many runners as possible to be able to participate. But if you want to show us your support, you can make a donation of your choice to our foundation Run with Love at www.runwithlove.com/donate — thank you!
The purpose of the Run with Love Foundation is to promote international initiatives and support projects that challenge existing norms of what is physically and/or mentally possible.
SIGN UP
Sign up by clicking “going” on the Facebook event page — and, if you have the opportunity, by donating a small “event fee” to show your support.
WEB AND SOCIAL MEDIA
Twitter & Instagram tag: #ultraintervalchallenge
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Read all about the challenge, see example starting times, and order your T-shirt at
http://ultraintervalchallenge.com/