Hey Reader,
๐ Happy 4th of July, Vitalizers! ๐บ๐ธ
Whether you're hitting a sunrise run, firing up the grill, or just soaking in the day, be safe and have a great celebration!
This weekโs Vitalizer Newsletter is packed with motivation, athlete wins, and performance tools to fuel you through the heat of summer.
Letโs dive in ๐โ
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โHere's what to expect this week:โ
โ๐ฌ Quote of the Weekโ
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Upcoming Events
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Community Spotlight
๐ฅ Fitness Tip of the Week
๐ง Weekly Dose of Motivation
๐ฐ News in the Industry
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Let's Go.
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โAnd once the storm is over, you wonโt remember how you made it throughโฆ But one thing is certainโwhen you come out of the storm, you wonโt be the same person who walked in. Thatโs what the storm is all about.โ
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โโ Haruki Murakami
๐ VTLZR EVENTS
๐ Sat, July 5th โ Vitalizer Run Club x Shaka Kitchen โ Pier A @ 8 AM!โ
Continue the long weekend with a relaxing run, community vibes, and your post-run meal or shake with Shaka Kitchen.
๐ Join the run on SweatPalsโ
๐ Tues, July 9 โ VTLZR x RoadRunner Run Club Night (Shoe Fitting + Perks)โ
Join us at RoadRunner Sports for an exclusive VTLZR run club night for discounts, fitting, food, brand giveaways, and more.
๐ RSVP on SweatPalsโ
๐ Friday, September 6 โ VTLZR 5K @ Hoboken Waterfrontโ
Fast, flat, and full of energyโwhether you're chasing a PR or showing up for the vibes, our first-ever 5K is built for the entire community.
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๐ Price increases July 15 โ donโt wait!โ
๐ Register now
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๐ฒ Plus, Train for the 5K with Runnaโ
Weโve officially partnered with Runnaโthe worldโs #1 training app for runnersโto launch a custom Vitalizer 5K training plan built to get you race-ready by September 6.
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Whether you're aiming for a personal best or want structure and accountability, Runna will set your pace, guide your workouts, and keep you focused.
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๐ฅ Use code VITALIZER5K for a free 2-week trialโ
๐ Start here to create your account, then choose โVitalizer 5Kโ as your race when creating your plan.
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Community Spotlight
The Backyard Ultra Crew
โThis past weekend, several VTLZR athletes stepped into the pain cave at the Backyard Ultra with Infinite Coaching, where they ran a 4.2-mile loop every hour on the hour.
๐ฅ Matt Zelaya, Elizabeth Spadafino, Wesam Elhayek, and Dan Nunes each logged all 50 miles, showing dominant mental and physical endurance.
๐ฅ Katherine Fahsbender clocked an impressive 39 miles, just after dominating at HYROX Worlds. 12 hours of resilience, mindset, and choosing to keep showing up.
Congratulations to all of you!
๐ฅ Fitness Tip of the Week: Fiber Is Fuel
Fiber isnโt just for digestion โ itโs a key player in performance, recovery, and long-term health. For athletes, fiber supports:
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Stable energy by slowing digestion and balancing blood sugar
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Gut health, which affects everything from immunity to nutrient absorption
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Reduced inflammation and improved cholesterol
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Feeling full longer, making it easier to dial in body comp goals
Aim for 25โ35g per day, and get it from whole sources like oats, berries, beans, chia seeds, lentils, and leafy greens.
๐ณ Just a heads-up: if you go from 0 to 35g overnight, your next run might turn into a sprint... to the bathroom. Ease in, and drink water to keep things moving (literally).
๐ฅ Want more on fiber and its benefits?
๐ Read our blog: Why Hybrid Athletes Should Care About Fiber โ Not Just for Gut Healthโ
๐๐ง This Week's Must-Listen: Rich Roll's Mindset Masterclass
Ever wondered how elite performers flip a switch and go full throttle on demand?
In this powerful compilation episode, Jocko delivers raw, no-excuse perspectives on mental toughness, self-discipline, and overcoming adversity. He talks about detaching from emotions during chaos, finding strength through suffering, and using discipline as a tool for freedom.
It's a deep dive into how to become relentless in life, work, and training.
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๐ Listen on Spotifyโ
๐ Watch on YouTubeโ
"When all that fear that's in your head, all the what-ifs and the scenarios that you create inside your mind that are way worse than anything that is actually going to happen, they all disappear when you GO. So just take action and start moving forward. That is the moment that can last a million years is waiting to go."
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In Other News
๐ Nike Ava Rover โ July 25 Dropโ
Nike announced its latest tech-sneaker hits July 25, featuring ReactX cushioning, woven upper, TPU lockdown, and urban utility gear vibesโperfect for post-run life.
๐ Read launch detailsโโ
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โก HYROX Dallas Registration is Liveโ
HYROX Dallas (Nov 21โ23) tickets dropped and already sold out!
๐ Learn more about the waitlistโ
๐ Brooks Hyperion Elite 5 Dropped July 1โ
Brooks has just unveiled its new super-shoe, the Hyperion Elite 5, packed with the first-ever PEBA-based DNA Gold foam and a carbon plate for elite-level propulsion. Co-designed with Brooks athletes like Des Linden, itโs 6.9 oz and built for race-day speed.
๐ Read the Full Releaseโ
๐ VTLZR Hybrid Athlete Summer Tee โ Now Available
Our Summer drop is here. The Hybrid Athlete Summer Tee is built for the beach days and living the Vitalizer life. Lightweight Comfort Colors ivory tee with custom artwork that screams: movement, sunshine, and growth.
๐ Grab yours hereโ
As always, thanks for being part of this community. Keep showing up and conquering those hard things.
Team VTLZR
๐ Forward this to someone who needs a little extra motivation this week.
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Thank you for helping us grow this community, one like-minded athlete at a time.
Have questions, ideas, or feedback?
Reply to this email or reach out to us at info@vtlzr.co.
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