HYROX Intel

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

Hyrox Intel

Why Did Your Second HYROX Feel Harder Than Your First?

Your second HYROX usually feels harder because you raced it faster. Once you know the format, you push the runs, atta... more

Can Beginners Enter HYROX Doubles as Their First Race?

Yes — HYROX Doubles is one of the best first races a beginner can enter. You still run all 8×1km yourself, but you sh... more

HYROX for Women: Does Training Need to Look Different?

HYROX training for women does not need a fundamentally different structure — the same base, build and race methodolog... more

HYROX at 40+: What Should Change in Your Training?

At 40+, HYROX training changes mostly in recovery, not intensity: you keep the hard running and strength work but spr... more

How Do You Manage Nerves on HYROX Race Morning?

You manage HYROX race-morning nerves by giving them a job: run a fixed routine that leaves nothing to chance — arrive... more

Caffeine and HYROX: What Does the Evidence Support?

Caffeine is one of the few genuinely evidence-backed performance aids for HYROX: around 3–6mg per kilogram of bodywei... more