HYROX Intel

Perspectives on the sport. Written by our Athletes, and our Founders.

Hyrox Intel — Tagged "New to HYROX"

Can You Do Two HYROX Races in One Season?

Yes, you can do two HYROX races in one season, and many athletes do — the key is spacing them enough to recover and r... more

Should You Do HYROX Doubles or Singles First?

For most first-timers, HYROX doubles is the smarter place to start: you split the eight stations with a partner, run ... more

Is HYROX Harder Than a Marathon?

HYROX and a marathon are hard in different ways: a marathon is a longer, single-mode aerobic grind lasting three to f... more

How Fit Is Fit Enough to Finish Your First HYROX?

Fit enough to finish your first HYROX means being able to jog 5km without stopping, carry a moderate load for 100m, a... more

How Do You Pace the First 1K of a HYROX Race?

Pace the first 1km of a HYROX 15–30 seconds per kilometre slower than your goal average pace. It feels too easy on pu... more

HYROX Open vs Pro: Which Division Should You Enter?

Enter Open for your first HYROX; move to Pro only once you have raced Open and can handle the heavier loads and highe... more