When we first launched the membership, the math worked so that after the socks ($36) and the gift card ($50), you essentially needed to purchase somewhere between 1-2 times in order to save more money than you spent to purchase the membership given the standing 10% off discount + free shipping on all orders.

That was all fine and dandy, but it was always our goal to quickly make the Membership more than worth it on the first purchase. Our mission is to create the most useful, value-packed membership in the sport of running. As of recently, we can happily say that we’ve accomplished just that, and more…

How, you ask? Let’s get to it with some of the most recent (huge) benefit updates, and a little summary to cap off this post with the updated member math. When you look up “No-brainer” in the dictionary (depending on what edition you’re scanning), you should see a screenshot of our membership right next to it. 

1. This is a big one: The $100 credit to TheFeed.com ($25 upfront, and $25 added to your account quarterly thereafter)

The Feed is the #1 eComm site for all of your training and racing supplement needs. With $100, you could buy two, 10-pack boxes of Maurten gels. Right there, you’re covered for at least 2 marathons worth of fueling (unless you’re an absolute carb monster, then you should be covered for a full and a half). Regardless, $100 gets you… $100 worth of supplements. That’s cold cash, bb. 

2. 15% off all Cadence orders (not just for your first order, but for... every order) 

Cadence just launched what we think is the best hydration beverage in the game in the United States yesterday. We are extremely proud to have the only and best discount they're offering, exclusively for Bandit members. 

3. 15% off Pillar Performance - highly vetted and tested by the Bandit squad

Pillar “is dedicated to unlocking the intricate relationship between micronutrition and optimal human performance” with a suite of exceptional supplement for optimal sleep, cover, energy, inflammation and more…

4. Local NYC Benefits - starting with our hometown, we are going to begin going city-by-city with unique benefits for local businesses that you, our trusty goal-driven runner, can use to optimize your racing, training and recovery. Here are our initial, killer local bennies (we’re using bennies as shorthand from benefits from here on out).

• 30% off Bathhouse on Sunday mornings - The post long-run benefit. With one location in Manhattan and one Brooklyn, you get all of your cold plunge, sauna and steam room needs fulfilled at almost 1/3rd of the normal price. 
• 15% off Therabody Reset Services - with everything from cryotherapy to IV Vitamin drips, Reset has you covered. 
• Also available in Houston, TX, Los Angeles, Philly and Chicago!
• 20% off Y7 Yoga 5-Packs - literally the best discount they offer. Get your flow on. Chant Ommmm to yourself, and loosen up that hip flexor. Or if you’re like us, just lay in child’s pose for an hour… it’s been a tough week.
• Also available in Los Angeles and Austin, TX
• 10% off Standing Discount + special Member Menu Item at Rhythm Zero Cafe in the Bandit Manhattan Running Room - Start your run with a coffee, end your run with a croissant at 10% off, always. Plus, the mad scientists (Alex & Ivana), created a special secret menu item drink that is only available to members. Can confirm it’s delicious.

5. Member Re-Stock Priority

In order to prioritize our members whenever possible, we’ve literally re-engineered our website code to identify members who have asked to be notified when sold out products come back in-stock. Before we send to non-members, members (on a first-come, first-serve basis), will have a 24-hour period before we send out notifications for any products that remain in-stock to the general public.

6. Updated Member Math

Alright, so how does the math be mathing? Let us spell it out for you. Let’s say you purchase the membership, $200 worth of Bandit clothing and 1 pair of Asics (20% off, and you don’t even take advantage of the vacation you can take at Autocamp (20% off), or make use of your 15% off hotel discount at Citizen M Hotels (available in most major marathon cities).

Membership Price: $125 

• $50 Gift Card
• $36 Member Socks
• $100 TheFeed.com Credit
• $28 Asics Discount (20% off the $140 Novablasts, as an example) 

    =  PLUS $89 - Congratulations, you made money (?) by spending $125.

Rest assured, we have a slew of other big benefits that will soon be launching. Keep your eyes peeled and your gmail accounts refreshing. And if there's a local benefit you want to see in your city, DM us.

Not a member? You can check out all the benefits here.