F1 Week in Austin: Your Race Ready Recovery Plan on South Lamar
F1 Week in Austin: Your Race Ready Recovery Plan on South Lamar
Quick answer: With the US Grand Prix at COTA October 23 to 25, the easiest way to get race ready in Austin is a short recovery plan: red light early in the week, an infrared sauna session before the gates open, and one more session after the race, all covered by Sweatland's $88 Intro Week for new clients.
Race week is a marathon, not a sprint
F1 weekend is a lot of fun. It is also a lot of walking.
Think long lines, hot grandstands, loud engines, and late drives home. Then you do it again the next day.
So treat this week like a training block. A little prep now makes Friday through Sunday feel a lot better.
Your simple F1 week plan
Here is one easy way to use an Intro Week at our South Lamar studio.
Monday or Tuesday: a 20 minute full body red light session to start the week calm and rested.
Wednesday or Thursday: a 30 minute Infrared Sauna Suite session, then an early night before race weekend.
Monday after the race: a 45 minute Infrared Sauna Cabana session to unwind tired legs and feet.
Only have time for one visit? Our full body red light intro is $25 for new clients.
Sleep and water still matter most
The CDC says most adults need 7 or more hours of sleep a night. Race weekend makes that tough, so bank some rest this week.
Drink water before and after every sauna session, and keep sipping at the track. Warm afternoons are still possible in late October, so check the National Weather Service forecast before you head out.
A few safety notes
Skip the sauna on any day you have been drinking or if you feel dizzy. Check with your doctor first if you are pregnant, have a heart condition or implanted device, or take medication that affects heat tolerance. Our sessions support relaxation and recovery; they do not diagnose, treat, or cure any condition.
Book your F1 week sessions
Looking for an infrared sauna in Austin, red light therapy in Austin, or a sauna near me in 78704? Sweatland is a women founded, Austin founded South Lamar wellness studio built for recovery in Austin. Find us at 215 South Lamar Blvd Suite B, Austin, TX 78704, with free garage parking at Bridges on the Park. Sessions are FSA and HSA eligible.
Book online, call 512-494-4800, or text 737-258-9551.
Frequently asked questions
When is the US Grand Prix in Austin in 2026?
The Formula 1 United States Grand Prix runs October 23 to 25, 2026 at Circuit of the Americas, with the race on Sunday, October 25.
What is the Sweatland Intro Week?
Intro Week is an $88 new client special that lets you explore our infrared sauna and red light sessions over one week. See our pricing page for current details.
Should I use the sauna before or after race day?
Many guests like a session a few days before and one after. Avoid the sauna right after a long, hot day outside until you have rehydrated and feel well.
How long is a red light therapy session?
A full body red light therapy session at Sweatland is 20 minutes.
Where can I find a sauna near me in 78704?
Sweatland is at 215 South Lamar Blvd Suite B, near Zilker Park, with free garage parking at Bridges on the Park.