Becoming A Hybrid Racer progresses your strength and your endurance at the same time. You can use this program for general hybrid training and/or for race-specific prep.

While the title has the word "racer" in it, you don't have to use this program to prepare for a race - you can use it for general fitness. Finishing this program will get you in the best shape of your life regardless of whether you sign up for a race at the end of it

Becoming A Hybrid Racer is not for total workout beginners. This program is organized for those who may not be used to simultaneously progressing multiple disciplines that don't overtly complement each other - the defining characteristic of hybrid training

For the lifting veteran, starting endurance without sacrificing strength is challenging. For the seasoned marathon runner, figuring out how to build strength without giving up running can be overwhelming. Even for the experienced hybrid athlete, preparing for a race with so many variables can be intimidating. Figuring out where to start can be confusing for anyone.

Poorly thought out programs prove counterproductive at best and injurious at worst. They start out too hot and lead to burn out. Or they start out to slow then all the sudden ramp up too fast and lead to injury. Or they're mash so much in at the same time that there's too much interference among everything to ever get better at anything.

But a perfect balance of both creates the healthiest, fittest, most capable version of you - without burning you out, without injuring you, and without wasting your time with counterproductive effort

Becoming A Hybrid Racer is the ultimate program solution for those who want it all - whether you're a lifter looking to run, a runner looking to lift, or a hybrid athlete looking for more - casual or competitive

Here's the breakdown:

The first eight weeks are foundational strength and a run-based progression for endurance. The running workouts use heart rate as an indicator of intensity. While this is a run-based program, you can substitute bike, row, ski, or another erg as needed or altogether.

The middle eight weeks continue progressing strength and run endurance while adding more structured row, ski, and bike workouts. The rowing and skiing are intervals for intensity. The bike further builds your aerobic base without overloading your joints.

The final eight weeks maintain strength and progress dynamic endurance specific to racing. This where you'll see more sleds, sandbags, and wall balls. Even if you're not preparing for a race, you'll still get in the best shape of your life by finishing this program. By the time you enter the final eight weeks, you might even find yourself compelled to sign up for a race - you've been warned!

If you don't have a heart rate monitor or just don't want to deal with tracking your heart rate, then follow the written instructions about intensity and self-regulate each workout. If you're using this program to prepare for a run-based event, especially a hybrid-style race, perform all run workouts as runs, no erg substitutions.

Following this program will build muscle and build endurance without the common pitfalls of mashing too much together. Becoming A Hybrid Racer progresses everything without undue risk of injury. You really can have it all! Whether you use it to race is up to you.

It's time to get in the best shape of your life. It's time to become a hybrid racer