20/5/100..... The 2026 Jumpstart Challenge.
OK Ok OK.... The "holidaze" is officially over so we call can get back to it..... "OFFICIALLY" SO, Starting January 11th, 2026, we’re kicking off a brand-new challenge at Eat Cake Run Club—and it’s not here to be comfortable. (Read that again) :) It’s called 20/5/100 and it’s designed to test your consistency, your grit, and your mindset. Here’s the deal: for 20 straight days, we will run five miles every single day and complete 100 burpees daily. YES you read that right, and YES ABSOLUTELY you can do this... No NEGATIVE NELLYS HERE ! The miles will challenge your legs a bit , but let’s be honest—the real work is going to happen when you drop to the ground for the amazing and wonderful movement call burpees! This challenge is about showing up tired, sore, unmotivated, and still choosing to finish. The burpees are the mental barrier, and breaking through them is the point. (again read that again) That said, this challenge is about growth, not injury. If you’re not physically ready to complete all 100 burpees, do as many as you can with good form, then finish the remaining reps with strict, well-controlled push-ups. No shortcuts. No sloppy reps. Quality always wins. Here is the deal, Plyometrics are one of the most underrated secret weapons for runners—building power, resilience, and efficiency—and that’s exactly why burpees are part of this challenge. Strong runners aren’t just built by miles alone. And as a bonus? If you start getting after your burpees now, your summer beach wear is going to thank you later. This is a commitment challenge. A mindset challenge. A “who are you when it gets hard” challenge. I am in. Are you? V