A simple addition to your training that can improve endurance, recovery, and overall performance

If your training is built around strength, intensity, and short bursts of effort, it’s easy to overlook running.

But whether you’re doing CrossFit regularly or preparing for HYROX, running has become a key part of well-rounded performance.

It’s not about becoming a runner—it’s about building a better engine to support everything else you do.

Why Running Is Worth Adding

1	It builds your engine	Running develops your aerobic base, helping you recover faster between sets and maintain output across longer sessions.
2	It prepares you for modern competition	In events like HYROX, running isn’t optional—it’s built into the structure. The better you move under fatigue, the better you perform.
3	It improves consistency	Better conditioning means less time spent recovering and more productive training sessions week to week.

How to Introduce Running (Without Overcomplicating It)

You don’t need a full running plan—just a bit of structure:

• 1–2 easy runs each week (15–25 minutes)
• 1 interval session (short, controlled efforts like 400m repeats)
• Keep your strength work as your priority

Done right, running complements your training rather than competing with it.

 Simple Running Drills to Get Started

If you’re new to running or just want to move better, these drills are a good place to start:

FIX YOUR FORM

BREATHE

A Quick Note on Training Gear

As you start mixing running into your training, you’ll notice quickly what works—and what doesn’t.

You want something that:

• Moves easily between lifting and running
• Stays in place during higher intensity work
• Doesn’t become a distraction mid-session

Pieces like your Women’s One Short or anything from the Race Department range are designed with that kind of versatility in mind—but ultimately, it’s about finding kit you don’t have to think about once training starts.

Running doesn’t need to take over your training.

But adding a small amount, consistently, can have a noticeable impact—on your conditioning, your recovery, and your overall performance.

Whether you’re in the gym or preparing for HYROX, it’s one of the simplest ways to move better and train smarter.