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Mastering the Mental Game of HYROX (George Anderson)
We recently had the opportunity to speak with George Anderson, a well-being and performance coach, a speaker and a very impressive athlete, about the mental side of competing in HYROX events. In our conversation, George spoke about how mindset is a critical factor...
HYROX Melbourne August 2023
The second ever HYROX Australia event was held on 26th August 2023 at the Melbourne Showgrounds. Melbourne is known as the sporting capital of Australia, and after the success of HYROX Sydney (the first ever HYROX event in Australia) this event was very popular. Over...
What is a Good HYROX Time?
If you’re looking to test your fitness and push your limits, HYROX might just be the perfect challenge. The event combines eight different workouts, and 8km of running, into one intense event. Afterwards participants are provided with a detailed breakdown of their...
Training Zones for Endurance
This article is a guest post from Hidde Weersma. You can follow him on Instagram here. What is Endurance? The last article I wrote on this site focused on the 'Interference Effect’ and how to optimally plan the combination of Endurance and Strength workouts. In this...
HYROX Sydney August 2023
HYROX went to Australia for the first time on 12th August 2023 at the Sydney Showground.  Over 1500 athletes competed on the day, and an impressive 43 nations were represented! In a great example of how HYROX is for everyone, the youngest athlete on the day was just...
5 Common HYROX Nutrition Mistakes
Whatever level of fitness you’re at, HYROX is a demanding sport that asks a lot of the body. Therefore, proper nutrition is key to optimising your performance and recovery.  This is the case not just on race day, but throughout your training. For years I have worked...
HYROX Elite 15 Series Structure for 24/25
HYROX has announced the season structure and qualification process for its Elite 15 Series in the 24/25 season. The Elite 15 series is the professional racing division in the sport of HYROX. The best 15 athletes during any season compete in different Elite 15 race...
HYROX Burpee Broad Jumps Guide
Burpee Broad Jumps (BBJ) is the fourth station in a HYROX event. You need to complete 80meters of BBJs in total during the race. By the time you start these, you will have already run 4km and have completed 3 functional stations (SkiErg, sled push, sled pull)....
HYROX Farmer’s Carry Guide
The Farmer’s Carry is the sixth station in a HYROX event. You need to complete a distance of 200m. When you reach the Farmer’s Carry station, you will have already have completed 6km of running and 5 functional stations (SkiErg, sled push, sled pull, burpee broad...
HYROX Sandbag Lunges Guide
Sandbag Lunges is the seventh station in a HYROX event. You need to complete 100m of lunges in total. You will have already run 7km and have completed 6 functional stations (SkiErg, sled push, sled pull, burpee broad jumps, rowing and farmers carries). Following the...
HYROX SkiErg Guide
The SkiErg is the first station in a HYROX event. You need to complete 1000m on the SkiErg, which comes after the first 1km run. Following this, you will run a further 7km and complete 7 other functional stations (sled push, sled pull, burpee broad jumps, rowing,...
The Interference Effect
This article is a guest post from Hidde Weersma. You can follow him on Instagram here. In some sense every sport needs a mix of strength and endurance. A marathon runner, for example, needs some amount of strength to prevent themselves from collapsing on the ground,...
What Is a Good Running Pace in HYROX?
HYROX is a physically demanding challenge that combines endurance running with functional strength exercises. Understanding what constitutes a good running pace in HYROX can be difficult as there are so many factors involved. In this article, we will explore the...
How Volunteering at HYROX Can Help You On Race Day
This is a guest post from Iesha Small. If you are interested in providing a guest post for the site, find out more here. As a HYROX athlete you are often thinking about how to improve your performance at your next race. You may have endlessly researched how to...
HYROX Gym Affiliation
HYROX run a gym partner programme. This is where gyms can become HYROX affiliated and hold exclusive rights to host HYROX classes, training sessions, and specialised programming (amongst other things). HYROX say that it provides gyms the tools, services and benefits...