The White Claw Challenge: Drinking 20 White Claws & Running 20 Miles.
The White Claw Challenge:
Drinking 20 White Claws & Running 20 Miles
GenZ’s founder, Ryan Lange, got to test out a new prototype chest utility bag on the track this weekend. Instead of just going on a simple stroll, he decided to make it a challenge by slamming a White Claw for every mile he ran. Did Ryan make it to 20 miles and 20 Claws? Find out by watching the video here.
The Best Stretch Routine for runners: Guided by a 200-Mile Athlete
Looking to prevent injury and optimize performance on your next run? This guided stretch routine for runners is the perfect 10 minute stretch to get you ready to crush your next run. Learn the best stretches for running from our founder and 200-mile athlete, Ryan The RaveRunner® Lange.
Follow along with the best guided stretch routine for runners below. Here we describe each stretch in depth. We recommend you held each stretch for 30 seconds, but going for longer will never hurt!
Our first exercise in our stretch routine for runners is the pigeon pose. This does a great job of stretching your entire hamstring. First, put your left leg out in front of you bent on a 90-degree angle. Now, square your hips, and push your chest into your leg. You should feel the stretch from your hammy all the way into your butt. This move will also elongate the muscles in your lower back.
The psoas muscle is the most neglected out of all muscle groups but is probably the most important muscle to stretch. put one leg up and stand on your other knee. Push your knee back until you feel a stretch in the front of your hips (psoas). Now lean into this and drop your tailbone to the ground. try and twist your back heel in towards your body, you will experience a deeper stretch. This particular stretch will give you a longer stride and enable you to stand up straighter while you run instead of being hunched over.
Stretching the hamstring is omnipotent when preventing injury while running. That is why we stretch it in multiple different ways. Stick your left leg out diagonally and sit your butt on your right heel. Your foot should be propped up on your toes. Grab the inside of your left leg and pull your belly button to your foot. Here we get more leverage by propping our body up on your foot. This allows us to press deeper into the stretch.
Put your left leg on the ground like the pigeon pose, but keep your other leg standing on your knee. Grab your foot with your right hand and drive your left elbow into your left knee. You should feel this stretch in the side of your hip.
While this may seem intimidating, it is much easier than it looks. Start by inching your legs out until you feel the stretch in your inner legs and then lean your butt back until you feel the stretch go even deeper. Hold here for 30 seconds and then get out of the stretch by leaning all the way forward.
This stretch is easy to do and highly effective. Lay on one side and grab your ankle with your hand on the corresponding side. Pull your foot toward your low-to-mid back and drive your knee backward. You should feel this all the way from your groin to your knee.
My personal favorite stretch in this stretch routine for runners. Start on all fours and then sit back on your feet. Do your best to rotate your heels in so that the stretch deepens. You should experience a stretch from the top of your shin down to the base of your toes.
The calf is a commonly pulled muscle due to the lack of stretching. Start in a downward dog position and pick one leg off the ground. Keep the leg that is holding you up bent at a 90-degree angle. Drive your heel into the ground and feel the stretch in your lower calf. After 20 seconds, extend the leg holding you up so that it is straight. this will move the stretch to your upper calf.
Finally, let’s do a supine twist to adjust our lower back. Lay on your back, bend your knee into your chest, and fold it over your body. With the opposite hand, pull your knee across your body. This should stretch your lower back and if your lucky, you’ll experience a nice crack.
Treadmill sprint workouts (a common HIIT cardio workout) are often avoided by most because…well…they hurt. It is nothing like a simple run around your neighborhood. In my experience, the workouts that hurt the most often generate the greatest reward. In this treadmill sprint workout I, Ryan The RaveRunner® Lange will show you a HIIT sprint training workout on the treadmill that is proven to be one of the best ways to burn fat and reduce injury rate. Later in this post, we will back up that last statement with cold-hard-facts. Let us first go through how to do this beast of a treadmill sprint workout.
Although this is a quick, 20 minute, treadmill sprint workout, it will certainly be a treadmill workout to lose fat. Here is how it goes.
Set the treadmill at 0% incline and begin running at 40% your max speed for 2-minutes
Once the timer hits 2-minutes, turn the incline up to 4% and the speed up to 90% your max speed
Repeat this process 5 times. If you can only do 4,3,2, or even just 1, that is okay.
Another way to make it easier is to walk during the 0% incline rounds. This will enable you to get more oxygen and recover faster.
Now that you have the routine down, let me really sell this treadmill sprint workout to you with the benefits and advantages you get from a treadmill sprint workout.
The key to success in this treadmill sprint workout is to hit 85%-95% of your max heart rate multiple times. This will boost your VO2 Max which is the main determining factor in an individual’s top speed. To give you a little bit more of a correlation between treadmill sprint workouts and your VO2 max, your (link: https://www.cnet.com/health/your-vo2-max-explained/ ) VO2 max refers to the amount of oxygen you can utilize during exercise. Essentially, it is a gauge of the aerobic endurance or cardiovascular fitness of an athlete. When you do sprint workouts on the treadmill, you push that vo2 max as high as it can go. What happens when you push your current limits in any situation? That’s right, they get higher. It is important to not get this confused with your heart rate or lactate threshold.
1. Best Way to Burn Fat
While we burn 100% carbohydrates at the 85%-95% heart rate range, when we STOP running (like right AFTER our treadmill sprint workout) our body will quickly conserve carbohydrates. In return, our body will turn on the fat burners. To back that statement up, this study shows that a 45-minute high-intensity workout will increase your metabolic rate for 14 hours. The workout tested in this study? Yeah, it was a treadmill sprint workout. The average individual in that study burned 200 extra calories (not including the sprinting on the treadmill itself) throughout the rest of that day. So, when someone tells you that HIIT treadmill sprints don’t actually burn fat, you can drop that knowledge on them and walk away from the conversation feeling like a boss.
2. Build a Stronger Stride
Your stride will ultimately determine your speed. The force you put on the ground to launch you further is what generates your speed. It is a common misconception that the faster you can reposition, or cycle, your legs determines your speed. Usain Bolt and the last-place finisher at the Thanksgiving day 5k can cycle their legs at the same speed. It’s the runner that applies greater force to the ground will be the winner of the run. By utilizing treadmill sprint intervals, you are strengthening the muscle groups that provide pressure to the ground.
3. Improved Running Economy
The term, “Running Economy,” is complex and is often confusing. Essentially, it measures how efficiently you use oxygen at a given running speed. To further explain, let’s take your current 1-mile pace. When you improve your running economy, your body will require less oxygen. Therefore, you can either run a faster 1-mile or run your previous 1-mile pace for a longer distance. A survey on various collegiate cross country teams confirms that those who incorporate uphill sprint interval workouts emerged victoriously.
4. Stronger Tendons
Treadmill sprint workouts involve pulling all of your weight very quickly. Your tendons account for ~50% of the energy force that moves your body forward while running. Think of your tendons as a slingshot. With a thicker rubber band, that slingshot will shoot much harder and faster. Stronger tendons will enable your muscles to work less. So, that leftover energy your muscles have will propel you to move faster and more efficiently. By pounding a treadmill sprint workout once a week, those tendons will form into some rock solid slingshots to propel you faster in whatever sport you find yourself playing.
5. Reduces Risk of Injury
Some people may use the excuse to not incorporate a treadmill sprint workout because it increases your chance of injury. Those people are wrong….if you stretch beforehand. With a HIIT treadmill workout, your muscles go through a fuller range of motion, which in turn improves flexibility. By stretching your legs further during a treadmill sprint workout, you are strengthening areas deeper in your muscle tissue. Those deeper muscles are often the ones that are injury-prone. A study by Stanford University also concluded that runners were less likely to require knee or hip replacement than non-runners. This is because those who do sprint interval training and other resistance training, have stronger bones, tendons, fascia, and even ligaments.
Now listen, please don’t get the wrong impression. I don’t enjoy ANY treadmill sprint workout, but we have to do them to become faster! Personally, I am not happy with how fast I am. Based on all the studies I have read and included in this post, it shows that pushing yourself in a treadmill sprint workout will undoubtedly make you into a faster athlete.
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We often hear, “how do you stay so motivated to workout?” The answer? Persistence and determination. Maybe you struggle to obtain any, or maybe you have some on Monday but none on Tuesday. Neither of these lifestyles is sustainable in achieving long-term goals. To become and remain motivated to workout, you need to create a mindset (yes, a mindset is forged by you) that pumps motivation through your veins on a consistent basis. This is not an easy task, but it is something that any human on this planet can create. We understand some people are very different from others. That is why we created 25 tips on staying motivated to workout. Check them all out below and find one, two, or ten tips to help you wake up excited to get after it.
HOW TO STAY MOTIVATED TO WORKOUT:
1.) Create a routine
If you don’t have any kind of plan, you are setting yourself up for failure. To become and remain persistent in staying motivated to workout, you must devise a routine. We understand that life gets in the way and your time may be minimal. Your motivation to stay in the gym may dwindle and that is normal, but let me ask you this… What is more important than your physical and mental health? Nothing, so MAKE THE TIME.
I am going to add my exercise routine below so you can use it as a template to craft your own. Do not compare yourself to me in any form, just use me as a tool.
I am aware that mine is intense. That is because I am training for another 100-mile race. You do not need to be doing cardio four times a week. Three, maybe even four, rest days a week is perfect. The first few weeks may suck, but your body will become accustomed to it and it will begin to feel strange for you to stray from the routine you worked hard to get into.
2.) Find a Workout Partner
If we weren’t being practical, we would have to put this tip at number one. Your buddy will keep you accountable for staying motivated in the gym and it will make you feel guilty if you ditch them. You are now part of a team! Give yourselves a name, create a group chat, and make it fun. Praise each other when you reach goals. We are constantly talking and pushing ourselves together. Creating this bond in the gym will make you miss your time together when you take a rest week. If you need more convincing, check out this 2016 study on how an exercise partner is a key for staying motivated to workout. Another thing I have realized with having a workout buddy is that I spend way less time on my phone in the gym. Now I don’t get lost scrolling Instagram and I rest between sets.
Two workout partners putting in work
3.) Get Competitive
I don’t know about you, but I hate losing. Talking some smack at the gym will never hurt anyone. In fact, you will find that you lift a little stronger and push a little harder when you are a tad angry. Additionally, doing a weight loss competition with a friend is a better way to go about it. Losing weight is never an easy task, and creating a reward for the winner will make shaving weight off much more compelling.
4.) Join a Workout Group
Don’t know anyone in your area that enjoys working out? There is a slim chance that you won’t be able to find a local workout group on FaceBook. I am a part of two running groups that meet once a week. Some of them even do fun things like finish at a brewery or dinner spot. This is a good way to make friends that are also in search of motivation to workout.
5.) Create a Workout Specific Playlist
Everyone has some music that will bring back the pre-game jitters of high school sports. Maybe you have some songs that cause your hair to stand-up and get you willing to run through a brick wall. This is the kind of energy you need for staying motivated to work out! Music will undoubtedly give you an advantage. If you don’t believe it, ask the director of the Marine Corps Marathon. They banned runners from having music while running as it gives an “unfair advantage.”
Be sure to make the playlist with about 3-4 hours of music so that you are not repeating any songs every workout. If you are having trouble finding an abundance of hype-up music, just shuffle on Spotify or Soundcloud. There are also features that will spit songs to you, “since you like ____.” Personally, I don’t even use playlists. I venture onto SoundCloud and find live performances of artists from festivals. If you are interested in our Top 50 live sets for the gym, check out this link.
6.) Consume Caffeine Before a Workout
Caffeine if one of the easiest (and most enjoyable) ways to enhance your workout. Not only does caffeine boost your cognitive performance, but your physical power increases as well. “On average, endurance athletes enjoy about a 2-4% performance improvement, depending on the type of test and with moderate doses of caffeine. This not only means that you can race faster, but also that you can maintain higher intensities for longer during workouts, potentially leading to bigger adaptations.” This quote speaks for itself. Caffeine is the unofficial legal performance enhancing drug. To finish this section off with a fun fact: Until 2004 the World Anti-Doping Agency considered high concentrations of caffeine to be illegal in Olympic events.
This tip may be a tad intense for some people, but if you want a foolproof way of staying motivated in the gym, try pre-workout. Maybe you are cautious about what is in some pre-work outs. That’s fine. Just do your research. I was never a fan of pre-workout and always thought it was unneeded. Creatine freaked me out, but only because I never educated myself about it. Once I figured out that kidney health fears were overblow, drinking water solves the possible gastrointestinal issues, and the substance actually improves reasoning skills, I was all about it.
8.) Get Pumped Up
Blast music on your ride to the gym or listen to a motivational speech/podcast. Your ears may not like you, but your adrenals will love it.
9.) Lose the Excuses
Our brains make up excuses whenever possible, that’s normal. It is your job not to give into them. I use this analogy a lot – Think about a puppy. If you don’t give it the opportunity to chew on your shoes, your shoes will stay clean and hole-free. So, don’t give your mind the opportunity to give in to excuses. For example, don’t schedule your workout routine to include a run at 4 PM on a Friday. You’ll have a friend summon a mandatory happy hour that you’ll be scorned for if you miss it.
10.) Get Some Awesome Workout Apparel
You look good – you feel good, you feel good – YOU ARE GOOD. When you look in the mirror and feel sloppy, there is a good chance your confidence will decrease. Adding a few sweet outfits to your gym wardrobe will not only help you flex on everyone at the gym, but it will also increase your motivation to workout.
11.) Change it up
It is normal to get burnt out. You may begin to feel like you are just going through the motions without any effort. To stay motivated to workout you need to mix up exercises. If you are sick of the Stairmaster, try the bike. When you stop gaining any ground in shoulder presses, exchange that workout for lateral raises.
12.) Make Working Out a Fun Event
This is the hardest method to execute. But if you can find a way to be excited to run or lift at 7 AM, you will likely never lose motivation to workout. Text your friends that your excited to get a session in together. Maybe you add some morning ritual to workout days. Light a nice candle, call a loved one before your workout, have a brainstorm session after your workout while the endorphins are still flowing. Just find a way that you can correlate working out with happiness.
13.) Reward yourself after a workout
If you are able to get to the gym but have trouble finishing a workout without quitting early, this will help you. Some people reward themselves by eating their favorite home cooked meal after a heavy lift. What about grabbing a second cup of coffee with your workout partner. A nice long hot shower? Just find a reward that that you can utilize as motivation during your workout.
14.) Mix in Light Workouts
The reason why I love long runs is because the intensity is low. You are not focused on the pain and suffering most people experience when you commit to a treadmill sprint session. This allows your brain to space out and get lost in thought. You may experience a mental trance so deep in thought that you forget you’re working out. I can also guarantee that you will generate great ideas and positive thoughts while on these steady-state cardio exercises.
15.) Track Your Progress
This the most underrated method for staying motivated to workout. When you start to see results do you become encouraged to do more? Don’t you get excited for what is next? Then start tracking your progress so that you can see the fruits of your effort in the mirror and on paper. Schedule a day every few months to “max out” on certain exercises. This is where you will fully be able to notice how much stronger or faster you are becoming.
16.) Pre-pay for Group Classes
This is a ballsy approach, but it is a surefire method for those who have commitment issues. When you invest money ahead of time, you have no choice to but to stay motivated. If you quit you are not only cheating yourself but becoming poor!
17.) Get 8-10 hours of sleep
Getting good sleep sets you up to succeed in any facet of your life. I am sure that many of you have worked out while you were tired or mentally exhausted and it just doesn’t work. Good sleep also does not mean a lot of sleep, you need high quality sleep. Drinking alcohol to fall asleep may feel nice, but rarely will you get that refreshing deep sleep that you may get falling asleep off of some tea.
18.) Minimize Alcohol Intake
When was the last time you woke up from a night of drinking and were excited to get to the gym? Uh… probably never. Unless you’re a psychopath, working out hungover will never be beneficial. If you are going to drink, that’s fine! Just be sure to drink before your off-days.
19.) Eat the Right Foods
This sounds very cliché, and it is probably self-explanatory. You are what you eat…
20.) Don’t Overdue it
A big part of staying motivated to workout has to do with your workload. Far too often do we see people get hit with a wave of motivation and want to run a marathon 2 weeks later. Your body is not ready nor adapted to take a huge workload yet. If you jump right into benching 225 pounds, your body’s recovery time will be upwards of 7 days. Sitting around for that long will keep your usual routine far out of reach.
21.) Follow Inspiration on Social Media
On social media there will be motivational people and there will be thirst traps. When trying to stay motivated to workout, don’t follow the thirst traps. The influencers that aim to inspire rather than beg for likes are the ones that should be on your feed. These types of people are not only inspiring, but entertaining and add value to your mindset. It is also important to keep in mind to never compare yourself to these individuals. If you want some inspiration, check out our top ambassadors.
22.) Remember Why you Started
There came a time that you made a decision. This decision was made after you realized you needed to change. When the thoughts about quitting creep in, going back to your “why,” will keep you excited to fulfill your weekly routine.
23.) Commit to Positive Self-Talk
When you need to stay motivated to workout, there may come a time when the only person that could help you, is you! Look yourself in the mirror and say, “I am a boss a** bi***, and nothing is going to stop me.” Don’t just do this because we are telling you to. Say it like you mean it!
24.) Have Extrinsic Motivation
Extrinsic motivation is a form of determination to perform an activity to earn a reward. Although your main motivation should be for your own personal sake (intrinsic), you should reward yourself with a night out eating at your favorite restaurant after you reach a goal.
25.) Visualize your Goal
Extrinsic motivation is a form of determination to perform an activity to earn a reward. Although your main motivation should be for your own personal sake (intrinsic), you should reward yourself with a night out eating at your favorite restaurant after you reach a goal.
Staying motivated is not an easy task. This is why you see people at the gym in January but on February 1st they are nowhere to be found. Don’t go too hard on yourself and become aware that your mindset will not change with a snap of your fingers. You must remain persistent and determined. I guarantee if you try enough of these you will find one that will work for you.
So, you are curious about how to start running. Running began in our hunting and gathering days when we didn’t have a choice. If we didn’t run, we didn’t survive.
Over time our bodies evolved to make us better hunters. We developed sweat, so we didn’t overheat. Our feet evolved to take heavy impact, and our bodies grew taller and stronger with every step we took.
We have no excuses to not run. Though, we do an excellent job at making excuses of why we don’t. If you are new to running, the article to follow will give you a great understanding of how to start running and how to do it the right way.
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Running for Beginners: A Quick Mitochondria Lesson
It’s amazing what the body can do to adapt to its surroundings. When you run, your body’s cells start evolving and changing to optimize endurance.
As you run, the powerhouse of the cell, the mitochondria, become denser. Additionally, the mitochondria move closer to the cell wall. This decreases the energy exchange Tim ever so slightly. Ultimately, your muscles get stronger, supporting your joints to prevent joint pain, and your heart rate and blood pressure decrease.
You are superhuman! It may not seem like it, especially in the first two to three weeks of running because your body isn’t used to it yet. It’s a major shock to your body. During this time be sure not to be too harsh on yourself, this part isn’t enjoyable.
There will be a breaking point where you feel the “runner’s high.” Even running coach, Ryan Lange admits, “I didn’t feel the runner’s high until month two and after losing fifteen pounds. It takes a while for your body to accept its new physical routine.” How to start running begins with mental toughness. Understand that running is mainly a mental game. Your mind will want to quit when your body is only about 40-50% spent.
6 Steps on How to Start Running
Step 1 – Find your “Why”
With any exercise, you need to know why you are doing it. When people don’t have deep enough reasons behind why they do something, they quit.
Everyone’s why is different. Here are three “why” examples to consider:
Do you want to lose weight?
Do you want to look more fit?
Are you predisposed to heart problems?
Before moving to step 2, you need to make sure your “why” is strong enough. Most people give up on their “why” because it is too superficial.
Here is a terrific example between the two:
A superficial “why” = I want to lose weight and look skinny.
A deep “why” = My father was diagnosed with heart disease. I feel as if I need to work against the possibility of experiencing heart disease for myself. I also need a reason to build discipline into my weekly routine to benefit my mental health.
When you attach an emotion to your “why,” it is much easier to stick by your why when running gets tough. Don’t forget to physically write down your why and tape it to your mirror or somewhere you will see it often. Read it every day!
Another helpful tip you can do is find an old photo of when you were thinner or a photo of someone you want to look like. Print the photo off and tape it somewhere you can see it. Sometimes having a visual photo to focus on will encourage you to stick with your “why.”
Step 2 – Make a plan that is attainable, not extreme
How to train for a 5k isn’t something you’ll learn overnight. So, don’t think you’re going to run a marathon next week.
Many people like David Goggins, will make you feel like you should start running one hundred miles a week. He is great motivation but understand he is a freak of nature.
You want to make a plan that you can follow. Know the amount of time you can give to your running routine. It would be silly to plan to run six days a week, when you may only have time to run three times a week.
It happens too often where people push themselves too hard from the start, expecting results to happen quickly. Extreme would be saying you are going to run 30 minutes straight when you’ve never even run 10 minutes before.
Step 3 – Learn how to stretch and learn to like it
You may think stretching is a waste of time and you just want to get your run out of the way. Though, stretching is omnipotent to prevent injury.
Here are ten benefits of stretching:
Improves joint range of motion
Improves athletic performance
Decreases your risk of injury
Increases flexibility
Decreases muscle stiffness
Enhances muscle relaxation
Relieves post-exercise aches and pains
Improves posture
Helps reduce or manage stress
Promotes circulation
Another amazing addition to stretching is using a foam roller. Foam rollers elongate and stretch your muscles, making them great tools for before and after a run.
If you are new to foam rolling, then you’ll want to start with a soft or medium-density foam roller and slowly build up to a firm foam roller. When you first start foam rolling, it can be extremely uncomfortable, so take your time.
Before you run, you should be dynamic stretching for 10 to 15 minutes. The stretching moves you do will depend on what type of running you do. Ultimately, you want to stretch every muscle you will be using on your run.
To make stretching easier, we’ve put together a 10-minute guided stretch routine to help prep your body for your next run. Many runners forget to stretch their psoas muscle, which allows you to raise your upper leg towards your body. Don’t be one of them!
Step 4 – Start with walking
How to train for a 5k starts with walking. Do you know that saying, you must crawl before you walk, and walk before you run? Well, that saying applies here.
The following plan is a fantastic way to get your lungs and muscles ready. With this plan, you are slowly building the endurance needed to start running.
You can start off walking at a slower pace and then pick up the speed as your body adjusts. Walking at a faster pace will increase your heart rate, increasing your stamina one step at a time.
When you feel comfortable, you can start adding five minutes of running into some of these walks. Maybe stretch your running intervals to 10 minutes and then 20 minutes once you get closer to the end of the 21-day walking guide.
Step 5 – Introduce running
Running for beginners should focus on the time running and not mileage. It is much easier to gauge how many minutes you’ve been running compared to fractions of a mile.
How are you with math? Same here!
Below is your next 21-day guide to introduce running. Start slow, this is not a race! At least not yet…
Step 6 – Repeat until you can run without stopping
Repeat the 21-day introduction guide to running until you can run a full week without stopping.
Speed will come with time. Not sure if you’ve ever heard this saying, “slow is smooth, and smooth is fast,” but it’s true. Once your body adjusts to the technique of running, it will know to go faster.
Once running feels like second nature, you can start running more frequently. Add another day into your running routine when you are ready.
10 Tips for Beginning Runners
Keep your hands loose
Pretend you are holding an egg in each hand. Whatever you do, don’t tense up your hands when you are running because that added tension will tire you faster.
Tilt your pelvis forward
I learned this trick by running cross-country. Tilting your pelvis forward puts less strain on your muscles and it consumes less energy when running.
Invest in supportive running shoes
Running shoes can make or break a run. With comfortable and supportive shoes your performance will increase, and your body will thank you in the long run.
Listen to music
Listening to music can provide a great distraction. Also, it can help set your pace. Be attentive to the beat and make sure it doesn’t push you faster than with what you are comfortable.
Drink more water
Running cramps can sometimes feel unavoidable. Though oftentimes, the reason we get cramps in the first place is from dehydration. So, stay hydrated!
Eat more bananas
Sometimes an electrolyte imbalance causes cramps. To prevent cramps when running, eat more potassium-rich foods. If you aren’t a fan of bananas, then eat more oranges, avocados, potatoes, spinach, and tomatoes.
Run in the morning
When you run in the morning you get your run done and out of the way. You also end up burning more calories throughout your day. If morning runs don’t work for you, then stick to evening runs or the time of day that works for you.
Track your progress
It’s too easy to tell yourself you aren’t getting anywhere. When you write down your accomplishments, it’s proof you are getting somewhere. You can also use an Apple, Garmin watch, or Fitbit to electronically track your progress.
Don’t skimp on rest days
Your body will need rest days so don’t force an extra day if you aren’t ready for it. Muscles grow on non-training days.
Join a support group
Some of us do better when we are alone, but some of us do better with a support group that cheers us on. Sometimes we can all use an accountability partner!
Conclusion
After only a few short months, your body will be adapted to running. The mitochondria cells in your body are denser and closer to the cell walls.
Your muscles are stronger, believe it or not. You might not see crazy results right now, though normally other people see the change in your looks before you do.
Those micro muscles surrounding your joints have gotten stronger, creating a cushion to prevent joint pain. Your heart rate and blood pressure have decreased.
After reading this article, you now know how to start running. You also have a guide to follow to help make running easier for you.
Running for beginners is hard. Just remember, you are a beast and you’re only going to get stronger the longer you run. Got get ‘em!
Do you wish to know how to lose weight by running? Well, learning how to increasing your running stamina will enable you to go longer distances and burn even more calories. So let’s jump in on how one could lengthen their distance.
It all starts with having a goal. Are you are a beginner runner, or have you been running for years? The only way to build stamina is to keep running regularly. You must have a goal and stick to a routine. For example, you want to build stamina by running 1600m for two weeks; it’s a goal.
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What is Stamina?
The truth is, building stamina for running comes with time. It is not a one-meter dash but more like a marathon, you must be patient. The concept is simple. If you must run fast, fast anaerobic exercises will help you. But if you must cover longer distances, then you must spend long hours running. The goal is the same, but the steps to achieving them may differ.
Stamina is the ability to develop your mental and physical muscles while staying on a course. It involves developing resilience or staying power till you achieve your goal. Endurance is related to stamina and is sometimes interchanged. It involves exerting pressure on yourself to build capacity for a specific goal. Thus, endurance is a fundamental part of aerobic and anaerobic exercise.
It would help if you increased your running mileage in bits and spread it over some weeks. Try to bump the speed in bits and give your body time to get to the new routine. For example, if your target is the 26.2 miles, then you should train in bits. Set a target each week and stick to it until your body adjusts to it. This adjustment period may not be enjoyable. Be sure to add in recovery days and stretch as much as possible. If you feel a nagging injury, or odd knee pain come about, back off of training. Things like this will happen. Understanding to be patient is a vital role in building running stamina.
Start with 1 mile per week till your body can take the strain of 2-3 miles. Then, take little steps per week and set new goals each week. This is a process. You may need a good way to carry your phone while running, so check out the RaveRunner CHEST BAG to satisfy your needs.
During your runs if you feel as if you are pushing too hard, don’t be afraid to back off and take a short break. Maybe walk it out or stop and stretch for 90 seconds. The Journal for Strength Conditioning and Research 2006 says such breaks are power-breaks. It helps to strengthen your resolve for the next session.
Alternatively, you can have different types of power exercises after each break. But you should ensure you enjoy doing power exercise. Also, you can do a blend of low-to-high intensity workouts. For example, you can start with jogging-on-a-spot to light walk, and then brisk walk. Next, you can move to a moderate run and finally a sprint.
You can start with a brisk walk, moderate running, and then skipping a rope the following day. Remember to move from light to more intense exercises. If they are exercises you enjoy doing, it will make it easier to cope. You can also increase your milestone by 10 to 20 percent per week. That will give your body some room to adjust to the intensity. As your body adjusts to the new regime, so will your stamina ramp up gradually too.
Research shows that regular exercise can improve your energy levels, quality of sleep, and cognitive levels. In other words, building stamina for running can help you build endurance in other aspects of your body.
#2 Cross-train to Allow Muscles to Heal
Like we said earlier, recovery is omnipotent in training. Cross-training involves picking similar workout routines and alternating them with other styles. For example, you could focus on light in-door exercises now and switch to outdoor activities.
Side note: You also need to maintain proper body balance during practices. For example, your hands and wrist should move freely while running. In addition, your arms should swing sideways instead of being crossed over your torso.
Remember to have on music while running as it increases your endurance level. Yes, rock or pop music will improve your stamina by 15% during workout sessions. You can get them on iTunes, Google, Spotify, and Apple stores
#3 Maximize your Recovery Gradually
Do not forget you are still human after all. In order to learn how to increase your stamina for running you must have intermittent breaks of half or a whole day. It will help your body heal, relax and adjust to the new exercise routine.
Massage therapy
Getting a good body massage helps to relax or tone your muscles. It can serve as an aphrodisiac involving all the nerves around the massaged area. The American Massage Therapy Association explains that massage works over time. You feel better after several sessions.
Massage therapy aids proper blood circulation and the rebuilding of worn-out tissues. You should get a good massage session at least once or twice a week to calm your nerves. Massage stimulates lactic acid in your bloodstream during workouts. Lactic acid occurs when your body produces energy after breaking down carbohydrates. It helps re-energize you once your oxygen level is low.
CBD oil
Cannabidiol or CBD oil contains anti-inflammatory components and helps to reduce anxiety and pain. In addition, you can massage CBD lubricant into the skin to improve blood flow and reduce pain. It also improves skin quality, reduces inflammation, and helps muscle recovery.
There’s always a goal to reach, and you must get to it gradually. Remember, your body is your only workout tool. Too many intense workout routines daily could lead to faster burnout.
Do you notice a steady drop in your energy level? Check the types of exercises that lead to burnouts and reduce their frequency. For example, in the morning, you could swim and go for a yoga session. For mid-day, you could rest adequately. In the evening you could go bike riding or running.
Eat well, don’t starve.
In order to learn how to increase stamina for running you need to understand how the body works. Your body needs all the high-energy food it can get. So, eat adequately at least two hours before your workout session. Then, try to get in 300 to 400 calories to ramp up your energy levels.
The idea is to increase your energy levels. So, stick to foods like carbohydrates that will easily digest fast. Avoid overeating or filling your stomach. Carbohydrate contains glycogen which serves as fuel for your body.
Eat lean protein for rebuilding your body tissues and healing fast. Foods like carrot, berries, banana, whole-wheat bread, oatmeal, and avocado are excellent for your body. Only eat high-fiber food days before the event because they take a longer time to digest. They include cheese, beans, and high-fiber fruits.
It would be best if you also stayed hydrated. So, consume enough water at least two hours before the event. For example, take about 500 ml of water two hours before running to keep hydrated. Also, take about 200 ml of water every ten minutes into the race to stay hydrated. Being hydrated will help your body maintain its energy levels and regulate body temperature better. It also preserves your joints from damage.
Remember not to commence running immediately after drinking water. If the race lasts at least one hour, you need energy or a sports drink. Energy drink contains carbohydrate and electrolytes which is capable of boosting your energy levels.
Sleep well
As you need exercise, food, and water for sustaining your stamina, you need adequate sleep too. Sleep experts always recommend at least 7 to 8 hours of sleep each day. However, it would help if you tried to get enough sleep the day before the main event. If it is possible, try to take a nap mid-day of the day before the event. Then, try to sleep early the day before the event to maintain peak performance.
#4 Increase your Mental Toughness
Learning how to increase your stamina for running is not only a physical battle, but a mental one as well. Running is a strenuous sport and can zap your energy pretty fast. That’s why you feel the need to drink water immediately afterward. Running also exerts pressure on the mental part of you the same way it does on the physical body. That’s why most people will want to veg out after a long race. Your brain is just as beast as your body.
Exercise helps improve your cognitive level. After the mental victory comes increased determination or willpower to reach the finished line. After that, you can excel in your training program. Do short interval training to start with and then longer practice time.
Mental toughness can be built in other areas than running. Endurance a brain challenge or long day at work is mentally daunting and is a good way to callous the mind. Note that continuously draining yourself is not helpful. These mental training sessions should be very intentional.
#5 Train on Hills or Mountains
Doing varied workout sessions will help your body accustom to exercising and build your stamina. Your workout sessions should include low to high-impact workout sessions.
Incline intervals can improve your stamina by having moderate to intense workout sessions with a burst of speed. The intense session could last for sixty seconds and then moderate workout for 120 seconds. Don’t forget to alternative your workout sessions. Start with skipping drills to jumping ropes in one session. The second session could commence with plyometrics exercises like squats, lunges, clap push-ups, or bounding.
Other Notable Tips to Increasing Stamina for Running
Continuously focus on your training activities and goals. And it will take time to see your dreams become a reality without focusing too often on your watch.
Work with a well-paced and time-solid training program to develop running strength.
Work with a team of runners with similar goals. It will help you set achievable targets and work towards the plan.
Stick to your running session irrespective of the poundings and all. Your bones, joints, and muscles will come to accept this new way of life.
Develop strength and speed training plans over time. First, you can break it down to each week. Then, keep adding the miles and speed as each week passes.
Use a 20 to 30 percent incremental training plan spread out in several weeks. Work the mileage into each week’s program to avoid injuries and marathon training fatigue.
If working out on the treadmill, then incorporate a warm-up and cool-down exercise into your program.
Wear appropriate shoes and sportswear to make running comfortable.
Always maintain a comfortable and sports-like running position for events. For example, do not cross your hand over your torso when running. Remaining relaxed while running; plant your heels and pushing your toes forward when running. It will help you cover more ground in the marathon.
Conduct performance breathing exercises to help you relax and build up your energy. Performance breathing involves inhaling two counts, hold-breath two counts, and exhale in two counts.
Use a heart rate monitor to check your heart rate at intervals. It helps you to calculate or study how much progress you are making. In addition, a heart rate monitor tells you the milestone covered and other vital information to boost running stamina.
So, how can you run longer hours without getting tired? How can you increase your running stamina and speed without burnout? It will take a combination of the five techniques listed above to do a good job. You need a suitable workout session for developing more robust muscles. Yes, you should pace your stamina development process but need to work at the goal continually. See you at the finish line still strong and energetic!
What defines the best concert earplugs, and why should you wear earplugs at concerts? Of course, music will always be a regular feature at live concerts or nightclubs. And that also means you must deal with loud music if you attend shows.
Unfortunately, loud music or sound may not be your ear drum’s best friend. But your ears don’t have any off switch on them to protect from harmful decibel levels. And you can’t sacrifice your party night for anything in the world. So, how can you get the most of both worlds? Earplugs!
Earplugs for concerts can help you get your groove going non-stop. So, what are festival earplugs? How can you get the best noise reducing earplugs today? Let’s find out!
What are Concert Earplugs?
Earplugs refer to a device you insert into your ear canal. It protects your eardrum from loud sounds, dust, water intrusion, and forceful wind. Earplugs help to reduce the issue of tinnitus or loss of hearing. But what causes loss of hearing? Loud sound is one of the primary causes!
Thanks to this great imagery from PlurPlugs, we we’re able to get an understanding of what concert earplugs are meant to do. You can see that earplugs do not block sound, rather, they reduce it to a less harmful level. Allowing you to enjoy the music without accidentally damaging your ear drum.
Since concerts typically feature loud music, the tendency for hearing loss is high. Research confirms that 13 percent of Americans aged 12 and above suffer from hearing defects. The above figure accounts for about 30 million Americans who experience hearing impairment on both ears.
However, the W.H.O. reports that 5 percent of the world’s population suffers from hearing disabilities. Current figures are 432 million hard-of-hearing adults and 34 million kids. World projection shows that by 2050 one out of two people will be hearing impaired. And that means concert earbuds should be a lifesaver.
With the noise reducing earplugs, you can prevent damage to your eardrum. So, that means you can enjoy your music at concerts and still keep your hearing intact.
Why Get the Best Earplugs for Concert?
So, why should you wear earplugs for concerts? Let’s find out more!
Protects Your Ear from Harm
The average concert speaker blare sounds at 100 to 120dB. Now, that’s enough sound to blow out your eardrums. However, Guinness Loudest Performance 2009 was at 136 dB. That’s too much sound and can put your hearing at risk
However, festival earbuds are great because they protect your ears from harm. At some point in a live concert, the music might come blaring at you. Or you go for a night out with friends, and the music is at such frenzy pitch. That’s not the time to start cringing from the loud music.
But your ears are all you’ve got, so you must protect them too. That’s why you need noise reducing earbuds. Trusted concert earbuds should have incredible noise-canceling features. As the sound travels into the inner-ear hair cell, it starts declining. That means they take the noise out without reducing the fun – your music, your love!
Your smartphone can deliver up to 110dB at full volume. So now you can see how we damage our inner-ear hair cells? Thus, any sound level above 75 decibels is equal to a loud conversation. And that’s still okay. But sound levels of 85 decibels or higher will do much damage to your hearing.
Sleek and comfortable
Noise reducing earbuds are not just hearing aids, but they are also fanciful. They come in different color shades, designs, and features. But, again, earbuds are impressionistic and fashionable. That means they are items to show off and convenient to use.
Now, let’s look at the types of earplugs and some of the best concert earplugs.
Types of Earplugs for Concert
Foam earplugs
Foam earplugs take the shape of an ear and fit into the inner ear. Sometimes, due to hygiene, you could use foam earbuds only once before discarding them.
Foam plugs are easy to find and inexpensive. However, they may also be unfavorable to decibel attenuation levels. In addition, you have to press them into the ear to use. It could therefore have issues with size and more. Most times, they won’t be a concert musician’s first choice.
Flanged earplugs
Flanged earplugs for concerts are plastic and rubber plugs. You insert one part into the ear. The second part, with the hard inner core, usually protrudes from the ear.
Flanged earplugs are typically cone-shaped with several rims to seal up the ear canal. That way, they block off the noise while allowing sound into the ear.
They do better than the foam because you can insert them into the ear with minor issues. However, flanged earplugs may not be suitable for long hours.
Silicone earplugs
Silicone earplugs comprise rubber and silicone. One part of the earplugs go into the ear canal, and the other part wraps around the top of the ear for a firm grip. They are primarily reusable earplugs and the best solution for surfers and swimmers.
Over the earplugs
Over-the-ear plugs are also known as earmuffs. They usually appear like ear cover because it literarily covers the entire ear. However, you can, in reality, wear the over-the-ear-plugs and another type as double protection.
Best Earplugs for Concerts & Festivals
So, are you a music lover or just prefer enjoying your favorite songs without distractions? Well, check out the best concert earplugs for a safe music listening experience.
PlurPlugs festival earbuds give you the real noise reducing experience at concerts. It is a silicone-made earbud and filters extraneous noise so you could enjoy quality sound.
The bell-shaped earplugs are so comfy you almost do not realize you have something in your ears. That’s why it is less tiring to wear even for long hours. Also, since Plurplug silicone material is non-toxic, it is compatible with your skin. Therefore, no worries about getting sweaty or developing skin irritation from wear Plurplug for hours.
The base of the Plurplug has an extended pull tab that makes fixing and removal so easy. You only need to hold the tip and gently push it into your ears. You get two different sizes of plurplug earplug to ensure it fits perfectly. Each order comes with a pair of standard size earplugs and a small size earplug. So, whether you have a large or petite ear canal, Plurplug has your perfect fit.
Plurplug earplug offers protection down to Noise Reduction Rating (N.N.R.) of 11 decibels without affecting sound quality. What makes it the more exciting is that you have a 30 days money-back guarantee. That makes it a Win-Win game for you! So, if you discover you do not like your purchase, you can get a refund within 30 days, hassle-free!
A box of Eargasm is all you need to bring sanity to your music listening pleasure at the concert. You get a Noise Reduction Rating of 16 decibels but an expected rating of 21 dB. So, it protects your ears from harmful noise without distorting the even flow of sound inwards.
Eargasm comprises hypo-allergenic silicone that makes it comfy to wear for long hours. That helps to reduce fatigue and avoid sweatiness or skin irritation. Then, when it is time to take the earplug out, the little pin pull gets the job done fast.
The aluminum carrying case makes it easy to move the earplug around. Are you a concert musician, work in a club, or just going partying? Well, Eargasm is your best buddy and causes no additional carry stress.
Eargasm has the regular edition, transparent edition (plain), and pride editions (colored). Also, it comes with the Standard High fidelity size and the small size for that perfect ear fit. So that gives you the power of choice. Plus, you have 30 days money-back guarantee in case the product doesn’t meet your needs.
However, please note that the filters come pre-installed into the Standard size for your convenience. But you can easily take it out if you need to use the small size earplugs. The large and small size works well for most ears. But if you have extremely large or small ears, this may be a drawback for you.
Zound comes with a high-tech fidelity filter at the base of the earplug that helps reduce noise. So, you can enjoy music at the concert but with less noise. That’s because it comes with a noise reduction rating of 21dB.
There’s no need to worry much about ear size. That’s because the Zound earplug comes in a bell cone design to fit into your ears perfectly. Plus, the pull-out tab by the side makes pulling out or inserting the earplug easier.
With the aluminum carrying case, you can safely move the earplugs around. Also, the lanyard attached to the casing makes it all the more portable. Simply hang the Zound earplug with the carrying case on your neck, and off you go!
The Zound team says it is Zero compromise for musical clarity but no tolerance for noise. Don’t forget you get a 30-days money-back guarantee with your purchase.
Decibullz gives you the freedom to pick the color of your choice. One thing I found awe-inspiring with the Decibullz is the adjustable size. To make the Decibullz a perfect fit, simply place it in a bowl of warm water. Allow it to stay for about 3-5 minutes. The heat will cause the earpiece to become slightly soft and moldable. Now, you can fit it into your ear canal for that perfect fit.
So, are you a concert musician, sport shooting enthusiast, or just love attending a concert? Decibullz offers a Noise Reduction Rating of 31dB to improve sound quality. The triple flange tips and foam tips help to eliminate any ear hurts. With the sound plug, the Decibullz helps to block off noise while retaining the sound.
Once through, please place the Decibullz earplugs in the pouch and carrying case for safekeeping. But for portability and ease of access, you can attach the lanyard to the case.
#5 Moldex Reusable Uncorded Earplugs
Features:
Reusable earplugs
Flange shaped
50 Pairs in the pack
TPE material
Have you seen the movie, ‘The Legend of Zoro’? Well, one thing about a good film is that it must have a storyline. So the plot, presentation, and telling of the story are the main attraction. And that’s the same thing with a good product.
The Moldex reusable earplug presents a flange-shaped earbud to keep excessive noise out. You get up to 50 pairs for your purchase. That means you shouldn’t run out of earplugs anytime soon.
It comprises TPE materials which are a combination of polymers or rubber and plastic. But the fabric design provides more comfort without hurting your ears. In addition, the Moldex has a noise reduction rating of 27 dB. That means it can block off harmful sound to your ears while retaining sound clarity.
You get a plastic case and a bulk box for storing up the Moldex earplugs nicely.
Eartune Aqua U is the only earplug in the list that’s pro swimmers. Yes, Eartune Aqua U could also be incredible as concert earplugs. But it is an advanced earplug that blocks out water and lets the sound inner ear. That, I must say, is an added value for water and land activities.
So, are you a swimmer or surfer? Then get ready to enjoy uninterrupted music while in the water. The crucial part is that the Eartune Aqua U will protect your ear from harm too.
Eartune Aqua U uses an advanced waterproof membrane to prevent water from entering your ears. Thus, it prevents you from an ailment called a swimmer’s or surfer’s ear.
Surfer’s ear is a situation where multiple bony growths occur in the ear canal. It is known as exostoses. Delay in dealing with the problem can result in partial or permanent blocking of the ear canal. And exposing the ears to wind or cold water for too long can cause exostoses. Please note that once the infection gets worse, it is irreversible.
When water lingers in the ear canal for too long, it could cause infection. And the victim experiences itchy feelings, swelling, pains, and redness of the ear. That’s why Eartune Aqua U earplugs come to the rescue.
Eartune Aqua U uses hyper-allergenic and non-toxic silicone materials to protect your ears. These materials also help eliminate excessive sound from the ear but produce quality music. The good part is that it does not use regular P.V.C. or plastic. If it does, you could suffer slight ear pain, sweatiness, or itchy sensations.
The only drawback is that the ear tip comes with just two pairs -medium and large. That makes it a bit uncomfortable for those with smaller ears. But maybe those with small ear canals can cope with the medium size.
However, the filters help in sifting the water and sound. With the tip, you can insert or remove the earplug with ease. Using the removable lanyard and carry case makes the Eartune portable. That means you can have the Eartune earplug with you anytime and anywhere.
Earos earplugs came into existence after the founder developed hearing issues. Ronnie Madra had worked in the entertainment industry. So, he had to spend long hours around loud sounds at nightclubs and more. Thus he had to wear quite large earplugs.
Ronnie felt uncomfortable in those bulky earplugs. Besides, too many people kept asking him if he had hearing issues. So that prompted him to put a research team together to create smaller earplugs. And that gave birth to the Earos high fidelity acoustic earplugs.
Earos earplugs comprise Acrylic Butadiene Styrene (A.B.S.) and Thermoplastic elastomers (TPE). These are plastic materials that are friendly to the skin. So, it’s less sweaty or prone to skin irritation. Their composition also helps in retaining sound but reduces the noise. However, you shouldn’t share the earplug with others to avoid skin irritation.
The Earos earplug, therefore, protects your ears from loud sounds without reducing music clarity. So, you could hold great conversations and listen to music without blowing out your ear canal. It has a Noise Reduction Rating (N.R.R.) set at 17 and reduces sound to 25 dB.
With the small and large ear tip, the Earos covers up to 95% of ear size. However, there are no medium sizes. That may restrict some ear sizes, maybe just a few. But it’s possible to find a fit in the smaller or larger size earplugs.
An additional benefit of the Earos is the simply cute black and gold casing design. That also makes it look really classy and sleek. Of course, Android and iOS users can pair this device to their smartphones too.
Furthermore, the black and gold elegant carrying pouch helps protect the earplug from scratch. So, you will find it easier to carry it around.
What to Consider in Buying the Best Earplugs for Concert.
Sound Attenuation
Sound attenuation refers to the measurement of sounds signal in audio. It helps regulate the audio channel to ensure there’s no distortion or overload in the sound. In addition, the sound attenuation level helps identify the flow of sound between two media channels. That helps to make sure there’s harmony or sound quality.
A suitable earplug propagates sound that is friendly to the ear canal without any harm. The best concert earplug should have attenuation filters to provide a varying degree of sound. Earplug sound levels can reach up to 120 dB, but it is unsafe for the ears. However, 85 dB or below is ideal for the human ear and to avoid hearing loss.
Size and comfort
Earplugs come in small, medium, and large sizes. The size will determine how comfortable it will be on the ear canal. Always consider the size and the type of ear tip when purchasing. The foam ear tip and silicone are usually the softest on the ear canal. They fit into the ear perfectly because they can adjust or depress into the ear.
Quite a lot of users prefer earplugs that do not stick out of the ear. They look more sleek and stylish than the bulkier earpiece.
Noise Reduction Rating
Earplugs usually have a Noise Reducing Rating. The American National Standard Institute regulation has specific guidelines for Personal Protective Equipment (P.P.E.). Earplugs manufacturers are under obligation to produce to such high standards.
Therefore, based on regulation, noise reducing earbuds must display the decibels or dB rating. In addition, earplugs with higher N.R.R. have a higher noise-canceling feature. Thus, noise reduction frequencies range between 125 Hz and 8 kHz with eight frequency bands.
So, what are your favorite noise reducing earbuds? Owning the best concert earplugs goes beyond the price most times. And the seven earplugs reviewed above can offer an incredible experience for your concert needs. But when picking a festival earbud, the noise filtering capability and quality should be a top priority. So now, it’s time to go shut down the party!
When it comes to our RageRunner Hydration Packs, we don’t mess around. These aren’t just your standard hydropacks: they’re limited-edition drops, and once they sell out, they’re gone forever. That’s what makes each RageRunner special. Every bag has its own unique style, vibe, and purpose.
For the Lost Lands Hydration Pack, we wanted to create something different. A tough, mosh pit-friendly hydro pack that makes you feel like you’ve stepped into the prehistoric world of the Land of the Lost.
Starting with Inspiration
Like always, the first step in our process was gathering inspiration. We knew we wanted this pack to feel raw and tenacious. It had to scream Lost Lands – not just another festival bag. We wanted it to fit right in with the dinosaur vibes but still be something practical enough for a festival-goer to rock all day.
We started tossing around some ideas. Gold accents? Hell yes. Shiny and sleek, but nothing too flashy. We didn’t want this pack to steal the show entirely, so we kept the colors monochrome and muted – nothing too wild.
The Search for the Perfect Design
Next, we hit Adobe Stock and searched for elements that would bring our idea to life. Think: Dragon Scales, Dinosaur Claw Slash, and all things Jurassic. After browsing for a while, we stumbled on a pattern we liked.
We threw the pattern onto a black base in CLO 3D Garment Design Software to see how it would look, and honestly, it was next-level. But we weren’t done yet. We thought, what if we added neon green to give it that extra edge? After looking at it for a hot minute, we realized it gave off too much of a Monster Energy vibe, so we ditched it. Sometimes, less is more.
The Final Touches
Instead of the green, we opted for a bold blue claw mark that turned out to be perfect. It had the aggressive look we wanted, but still fit the Lost Lands aesthetic. We loved it so much that we decided to make a pink version for the ladies. No lie, we ended up loving the pink one even more. It’s got that extra pop that’ll definitely stand out at the festival.
After finalizing the design, we moved on to printing. We tried two different methods—foil print and sublimation. Both looked good, but when we saw that reflective foil claw under the lights, it was game over. The foil had to be the one. It just popped in a way that sublimation couldn’t match.
A Little Extra for the Drop
Now, we can’t just drop a pack this cool without going all out for the launch. So, we got our animator to create a crazy video featuring dinosaurs chasing the bags through a headbanger soundtrack. Yeah, it might be a little over the top, but that’s the kind of energy this bag deserves. Lost Lands is all about making a statement, and this pack is no exception.
Final Thoughts
Our design process might seem straightforward, but it’s all about finding the right balance between creativity and practicality. We gather inspiration, test new methods, and always push the limits to create something fresh, something different.
The Lost Lands Hydration Pack is more than just a bag – it’s a piece of the festival experience. Whether you’re diving into a mosh pit or just chilling by the stage, this pack’s got your back.
Take a look at this cool vid and see how it all came together. 🎥👇
Remember, each RageRunner drop is a limited edition. Once they’re gone, they’re gone for good. Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind piece. Grab your LostLands RageRunner before it’s too late!
