{"id":616251,"date":"2026-09-06T12:14:13","date_gmt":"2026-09-06T12:14:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/616251\/"},"modified":"2026-09-06T12:14:13","modified_gmt":"2026-09-06T12:14:13","slug":"summer-houses-carl-radke-on-his-top-marathon-training-essentials","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/616251\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer House\u2019s Carl Radke On His Top Marathon Training Essentials"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Reality star, business owner and podcaster Carl Radke<\/a> is rarely sitting still. He\u2019s currently filming Season 11 of Bravo\u2019s Summer House on the weekends in the Hamptons; he\u2019s hosting events at Soft Bar<\/a>, his Brooklyn-based non-alcoholic<\/a> bar and cafe; and he\u2019s recording episodes of his More Life with Carl Radke<\/a> podcast, all while finding time to log dozens of miles a week while training for the 2026 Berlin and New York City marathons. <\/p>\n

Radke is also celebrating the first anniversary of Soft Bar this month, where he\u2019s fostered an impressive community of runners and reality TV fans. He even hosts a monthly run club, which includes a DJ set and alcohol-free cocktails<\/a>. <\/p>\n

If you follow Radke on Instagram<\/a>, you\u2019ve probably kept up with his running journey in some capacity \u2014 he shares his daily stats from Strava<\/a> to show followers what he\u2019s up to and to stay in touch with fellow runners. Radke even recently partnered with Strava to help launch its brand-new strength features. \u201cHere at Soft Bar, we host a ton of different fitness and wellness events. So, working with Strava, now we\u2019re just doing something more official, which is really cool and exciting,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n

I recently stopped by Soft Bar to catch up with Radke. He shared everything he\u2019s incorporating into marathon training while balancing his busy schedule, and revealed all the snacks you might have even seen him eating on Summer House during road trips to the Hamptons. <\/p>\n

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\"DripDrop<\/a><\/p>\n

Whether he\u2019s running, weight training<\/a>, on the golf course or in the yoga studio, Radke says there\u2019s always some sort of electrolytes<\/a> in his gym bag, like Drip Drop. \u201cIt\u2019s not all running. I have days where I\u2019m doing some core, some leg flexibility and stretching, but I also love hot yoga, bike riding and swimming,\u201d he says. \u201cElectrolytes are probably my non-negotiable. I\u2019m always starting a workout or my morning with electrolytes. I feel more clear-headed, I feel energized and I feel hydrated.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Asics<\/a><\/p>\n

Radke is no stranger to long-distance running \u2014 he\u2019s currently training for his second marathon of 2026 which is this month in Berlin, followed by the New York City marathon in November. Depending on his workout of the day, he swaps out his shoes of choice. \u201cI have running shoes<\/a> for long runs. I have running shoes that are maybe just for an easy short run. So depending on what activity I\u2019m doing, I always have to have a pair of shoes I\u2019m excited to put on,\u201d he says. <\/p>\n

Radke also enjoys trying out new workout apparel and shoes. \u201cIf you feel good in the thing you\u2019re wearing to workout in, I think it helps get your mind right,\u201d he says. He was wearing the new, highly-cushioned Asics SuperBlast 3 when we spoke.<\/p>\n

\"Nature<\/a><\/p>\n

As an original cast member of Bravo\u2019s Summer House, Radke has been trekking from New York City to the Hamptons for the last 10 summers. \u201cEvery weekend \u2014 Friday, Saturday, Sunday \u2014 from the end of June until Labor Day, I\u2019ve been doing that,\u201d he says. <\/p>\n

He and his castmates know exactly where to stop for provisions along the way during the three to four hour drive, but he also likes to bring a few road trip snacks from home. \u201cAnybody that knows me from our group knows that I\u2019m the snack guy,\u201d says Radke. These Nature Valley granola bars are one of Radke\u2019s all-time favorites, even though he admits their crumbs get everywhere, which you\u2019ve likely experienced if you\u2019ve tried them yourself.<\/p>\n

\"Canada<\/a><\/p>\n

Radke has been sober for almost five years, and he just celebrated the one-year anniversary of Soft Bar<\/a>, his non-alcoholic bar and cafe in Brooklyn. When I asked if he has a favorite beverage for his road trips, he immediately recommended Canada Dry\u2019s Seltzer Waters. \u201cIt\u2019s the number one seltzer water. I don\u2019t care what anyone says. It\u2019s got the highest carbonation rate,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n

\"Strava<\/a><\/p>\n

Radke says working with Strava is the most no-brainer partnership he\u2019s ever done. He\u2019s been using the platform organically for years, and is constantly sharing his progress with his followers from all over the country. \u201cI have folks that follow my runs in Charleston, L.A. and New York, so I\u2019ve been able to connect [with them] on a larger scale because of the Strava platform,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n

Although the platform is highly popular among runners, Strava extends beyond tracking jogs and walks \u2014 Radke even uses Strava to track his golf rounds on his smartwatch<\/a>. The brand recently launched a new strength training experience built for those aiming to track lifting workouts, which Radke is incorporating into his marathon training routine. <\/p>\n

\u201cMy running coach has me on a weight training program in addition to running,\u201d he says. Most strength training features are now available in the app with a free membership, and there\u2019s an expanded range of capabilities available with a paid subscription<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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I\u2019m an associate social media editor leading social media and newsletter production for NBC Selected. To write this article, I interviewed Carl Radke about his Strava partnership and his favorite products.<\/p>\n

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