FROM THE FIELD
From the Field
Training briefs, field notes, and drops from the Class 5 Performance community. Built for lift, run, ruck, and trail.
Easing Into the Furnace: How to Start Heat Training Without Wrecking Yourself
By now, you’ve heard the benefits. You’ve seen what heat can do to sharpen the mind and harden the body. But if you charge...
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The Long Heat: Enduring When the Sun Never Lets Up
Training for long events is hard enough. Stack heat on top of that and you don't just get a harder run, you get a...
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What Are the Benefits of Hybrid Training?
Hybrid training isn’t about picking sides. It’s about embracing the full range of physical potential. You build strength and endurance together so you’re never...
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Hybrid Training for Busy People: How to Fit It All In
Let’s face it — hybrid training sounds amazing until life gets in the way. You want to lift heavy. You want to run fast....
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How to Avoid Overtraining as a Hybrid Athlete
Hybrid athletes push boundaries. You’re combining the demands of strength and endurance, grinding out reps in the gym while pounding miles on the pavement...
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Best Gear for Hybrid Athletes: What Actually Matters
Hybrid athletes have different requirements. We don’t just lift heavy or clock miles we do both. That dual focus means our gear needs to...
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Is Hybrid Training Good for Fat Loss?
Yes. Hybrid training might be one of the best ways to lose fat and stay strong while doing it. You’re not just burning calories....
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Not Just Sweaty: Heat Ready
Everyone sweats. Not everyone is heat ready. There’s a difference between surviving the heat and being trained to dominate in it. Being heat ready...
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Stacking the Heat: When and How to Periodize Heat Training
Heat training isn’t just for races held under the sun. It’s not just about suffering through summer miles or showing off grit. Done right,...
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