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Do You Need to Be Able to Run 10K Before Entering HYROX?

No, you do not need to run 10K before entering HYROX. The race is eight separate 1km runs broken up by stations, neve... more

What Is a Good HYROX Time for a First Race?

A good HYROX time for a first race in the Open division is broadly 1 hour 20 to 1 hour 45 minutes, with anything unde... more

Can You Do HYROX Without a Gym Membership?

Yes, you can train for and complete a HYROX without a gym membership. Roughly half the race is running, which needs n... more

How Long Does It Take to Train for Your First HYROX?

Most people need 8 to 16 weeks to train for their first HYROX, depending on where you start. If you already run and l... more

HYROX Is a New Sport: Why Its Best Practice Is Still Being Written

HYROX is a genuinely new sport, and its best practice is still being written — the competitive era only began in 2023... more

The Deload Patterns of the World's Best Hybrid Athletes

The world's best hybrid athletes deload deliberately and regularly — most follow a loading wave of roughly three hard... more