“On her husband’s mark, the 5-foot-3-inch, 108-pound Kimbrough cracks open a can of the ale and throws her head back, letting it drain down her throat like a fraternity pledge. Ten seconds later, the can is empty. She tosses it to the grassy infield and takes off on her first lap.” A mother of six is among the favorites to finish first in the inaugural Beer-Mile World Championships. The challenge is to run a mile while chugging four beers. (Or as any parent of six kids might call it: relaxing.)

+ Outside’s Todd Balf on the beer mile: If you can do it in under five minutes — without hurling or passing out — you’re not just fast. You’re a hero. (Stuporman?)

+ In addition to testing your body’s anti-hurl system, there is another benefit to running. It might help you stay young.