Travel · New York
Fire Island
Car-free, sandy and only a ferry from the city. The Pines and Cherry Grove are a summer ritual.
A first guide
General advice for now. Our named picks (gyms, studios, restaurants) arrive after we've been.
Best season: June to September
Where to train
No cars means everything is on foot: run the beach at low tide when the sand is firm, and swim in the ocean when the flags allow. Bring bands for a boardwalk circuit.
How to recover
Shade, water and an early night now and then. Sunburn is the most common injury on the island.
Eating well
Pack protein you can keep cool; options are limited and pricey. Plenty of water.
What to pack
- Reef-safe mineral sunscreen
- Resistance bands
- A wide-brimmed hat
- Two swimsuits
- A cooler bag