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HYROX is simple on paper……. run, work, repeat.
In reality, it’s one of the easiest races to get wrong.
In this episode, I break down my biggest lessons learned from racing HYROX. What mattered, what didn’t, and what I’d change next time.
This isn’t a highlight reel or a hype talk. It’s a real breakdown of pacing, mistakes, strategy, and how to approach HYROX if you actually want to perform well.
We cover why running speed matters more than most people want to admit, where races are truly won and lost, and how the environment can trick you into pushing too hard too early. I also talk through warm-up strategy, fueling, crowd navigation, and why wall balls are still the great equalizer.
From there, I zoom out and talk strategy and how HYROX should be approached differently depending on whether you’re racing Solo or in Doubles.
Each division demands a different mindset, pacing plan, and execution.
I also go station by station to discuss how to approach the runs and workouts, how to think about time, and where to stay patient versus where to compete.
Finally, I lay out what a sub-60 HYROX actually looks like realistic run splits, station times, and the level of composure required to hold it together for the full race.
If you’re training for HYROX or thinking about it this episode will help you race smarter, train with intention, and avoid the mistakes that cost the most time.
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