Reboots Athletes Project 2025
Magdalena Bürk
What happens when five athletes from completely different sports have one thing in common: a structured recovery routine?
That was the central question of the Reboots Athletes Project. We wanted to know how athletes recover under real competition stress – with real challenges, real setbacks, and real successes.
Whether it's the Ötztaler Radmarathon, Berlin Marathon, or a long-distance triathlon: All five athletes had completely different conditions – but one thing in common: They relied on Reboots during training, preparation, and after the competition.
WHAT CONNECTED ALL ATHLETES – DESPITE COMPLETELY DIFFERENT SPORTS
Whether cycling, running, or triathlon – all five athletes faced the same fundamental issues:
✓ tired legs after long sessions
✓ pressure on muscles & metabolism
✓ short recovery windows
✓ injury risks under high load
✓ mental fatigue during peak phases
For everyone, Recovery had a clear function: process the load – and be ready again the next day.
Ötztaler Radmarathon
Athlete 1: Catherine Rossmann
🕒 7:51:40.6 – AK 2nd place
🧩 Product: Reboots Go X
The Ötztaler Cycle Marathon is considered one of the toughest cycling marathons in Europe: 227 km, 5500 meters of elevation, four legendary Alpine passes.
For Catherine, it was clear: Without a well-thought-out Recovery, this competition can't be conquered.
Your Recovery strategy:
• Go X as a fixed component after intense training blocks
• Ice sessions during heat phases for deliberate cooling
The result:
AK 2nd place in an outstanding time – and that on a course that pushes you completely beyond your limits.
Ötztaler Radmarathon
Athlete 2: Constantin Leinekugel
🕒 7:56:50.4
🧩 Product: Reboots Go X
Constantin was also at the start of the Ötztaler – and for him, recovery also played a key role.
His focus:
• structured recovery during the peak weeks
• Go X after tough mountain intervals and long endurance days
• emphasized relief during tapering
His time: 7:56:50.4 – almost as fast as Catherine, also in the leading group.
Berlin Marathon
Athlete 3: Benedikt Jany
🕒 DNF (Dropped out at km 30)
🧩 Product: Reboots Go X Lite
Benedikt started despite difficult preparation and injury phase.
After 30 km, he had to drop out – and this is exactly where Recovery really helps: not just for performance, but also for the way back. Without the Recovery, a start would have been unthinkable.
His focus:
• Reboots Go X Lite for joint-friendly regeneration
• Cold & light activation on pain-free days
• Use of compression as a back-to-performance approach
Berlin Marathon
Athlete 4: René Claußnitzer
🕒 02:54:32
🧩 Product: Reboots Go X Lite
René delivered a strong race – well under three hours. Incredible performance!
As a frequent trainer in everyday life, he needed one thing above all: recovery that fits into a busy weekly schedule.
His routine:
• Go X Lite in the evening after intense speed sessions
• Thermo Sleeves for targeted cooling of overworked areas
• Focus on quick recovery with limited time
Challenge Almere (Long Distance Triathlon)
Athlete 5: Jan von Urbanowicz
🕒 11:18:00
🧩 Product: Reboots Go X
Jan's 2025 was all about: "One year, three adventures."
Ultratrail, bike everesting – and then the long distance in Almere. Insane!
His quote about the race:
"It was one of the toughest races I've ever done. In the end, due to the extreme conditions, it wasn't about the finish time anymore – it was just about finishing."
His recovery routine:
• Go X almost daily during the peak phase
• Mobility + cold applications after long bike sessions
• Compression massage as a key part of tapering
What we learned from the Athletes Project
1. Recovery is a performance driver – not just an option.
2. Compression massage is extremely versatile.
3. Products must fit flexibly into everyday life.
4. Successful athletes follow routines.
Recovery is not a luxury. It is your game changer.
Five athletes, five very different requirements – but one common denominator:
Structured training only works with structured recovery.
From fast marathon times to tough cycling marathons to long distances:
Reboots was not the reason for success – but a tool that supported it.
