Vol. I · 2026–2027 · July 19, 2026
The Run
A guide to the races, conferences, gear and zero regrets.
The Calendar
All Events
Filter by tier — combo trips, conferences, or races.
The Bucket List
Dream Races
The ones we pin to the wall. Scenery that stops you mid-stride. Medals you keep forever.
5,000 ancient stairs across mountain ridges. Brutal elevation, unforgettable views.
Run through rose-red canyons to the Treasury. Desert silence, ancient Nabataean city.
Highway 1 hugging California cliffs. Crashing Pacific waves, Bixby Bridge.
Circle the Great Pyramids of Giza at sunrise. 4,500 years as backdrop.
Lake Lucerne reflecting the Alps. Medieval bridges, mountain panorama.
Red rock canyons, Arches National Park. Desert silence broken only by your breath.
The Strip at night. Neon lights, live bands at every mile, finish line party.
Turquoise water, pink sand beaches, island roads lined with bougainvillea.
Vortex energy. Crimson spires. High desert spirituality meets red rock cathedrals.
Where Indian & Atlantic Oceans meet. Chapman's Peak, coastal cliffs.
Equipment, Recovery & Training
Lab
👟 Shoes
Official HYROX shoe — world champs use it. Peba foam + carbon plate.
Best all-rounder: flat sole for sleds, cushioned for runs. Grip for wall balls.
Carbon-plated speed with surprising stability for compromised running.
Lightweight, great ground feel. Good for faster transitions.
Runner's World top pick 2026. Lightstrike Pro foam, unreal energy return.
Race day carbon rocket. ZoomX + plate = proven 4% efficiency gain.
👕 Apparel
Hand protection for sled pulls + farmers carry. Grip without bulk.
Pro division training — 22lb/14lb options. Competition-spec fit.
Accurate heart rate. Running dynamics: vertical oscillation, ground contact.
⚙️ Gear
Best overall running watch 2026. AMOLED, training readiness, multi-band GPS.
Ultralight at 30g. Insane battery life. Great mapping for trail runs.
Pro-grade race fuel. Hydrogel technology — no GI distress at race pace.
Recovery tracking. Strain, sleep, HRV — train when ready, rest when needed.
🛁 Recovery
Compression boots. Pneumatic massage for post-race leg recovery.
Industry standard compression. 7 levels, pulse technology, portable.
Heat + dynamic air compression. Wearable recovery tech.
3–5 min post-session. Reduces DOMS by ~20%. Do within 30 min of finishing.
Magnesium glycinate 400mg + 0.3mg melatonin. 8h minimum during heavy blocks.
🏋️ Training
80% easy (Zone 2), 20% hard (Zone 4–5). Norwegian model — proven across endurance sports.
Practice runs immediately after sled pushes and wall balls. Simulate race-day fatigue.
Morning: threshold intervals. Afternoon: tempo. Ingebrigtsen method. 1–2× per week max.
Deadlift, squat, bench. 2×/week. Low rep (3–5), high weight. Builds sled power and running economy.
A-race: 2-week taper. Reduce volume 40% week 1, 60% week 2. Keep intensity, cut volume only.
3-day carb load: 8–10g/kg/day. Sodium loading 24h pre-race. Caffeine 3mg/kg 60 min pre-start.