5 x 5 x 55 Challenge
Running 5k every 5 hours for 55 hours.
Just like a long weekend run.
Let's challenge ourselves
The 5x5x55 Challenge is a modified version of David Goggins' 48-hour challenge, which covers 48 Miles (roughly 77 Kilometers).I found his to be quite taxing for a weekend, especially for beginner/intermediate runners like myself, leaving me quite exhausted after attempting the 4/4/48 for the first time.Therefore, I decided to run a more accessible version to prepare for my first ultra, one that aligns better with work and personal life. I ultimately settled on running 5 kilometers every 5 hours for 55 hours, striking a better balance between challenge and recovery.Cheers
Andy
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I start on Friday at lunch, to finish the workweek strong. The end of the challenge thus falls on mid-Sunday, which leaves ample time to recover while allowing for family time and a life.You can, of course, start at any time. Let me know how that went.The Link goes to "buy me a coffee", which is a small indie-creator platform, kinda like shopify or patreon.It's free to download.
Find out what you are capable of
You may send me a nice message once you finished it and I shall add you to the list of finishers.If you vlog it, send me the vid link, and I shall add the video to the page ❤️
| Finisher Name | Location | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Michel | Switzerland | 2024 |
| Thomas | Switzerland | 2024 |
| Andy | Switzerland | 2024 |
| Andy | Switzerland | 2023 |
Congratulations, you did it.
Take your time to recover.
Being sore for a few days is normal, experiencing pain after a week - not so much.
How to support this page?
If you have the means, maybe consider buying me a coffee via buymeacoffee, to cover the costs of the website.
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Cheers