HYROX Intel

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

Hyrox Intel

Training for Back-to-Back HYROX Races: 4, 6 and 8 Weeks Apart

Training for back-to-back HYROX races means treating the first race as a peak and the gap as a recover-then-sharpen c... more

How to Retest Your 5K for HYROX Training (and What Your Time Prescribes)

To retest your 5K for HYROX training, run an all-out 5km on a flat course or track after two easy days, ideally every... more

What to Do the Week After a HYROX Race: Recovery and Next-Block Planning

The week after a HYROX race should be built around active recovery, not rest alone: 2–3 days of complete or very ligh... more

How Long Before HYROX Should You Start Training? By Current Fitness Level

How long before HYROX you should start training depends on your current fitness: complete beginners need 16–20 weeks,... more

HYROX vs CrossFit Training: What Transfers and What Doesn't

HYROX and CrossFit share a foundation of engine, strength and mental grit, but roughly 40% of the training does not t... more

Can You Train for HYROX and a Marathon at the Same Time?

You can train for HYROX and a marathon at the same time, but it is a compromise: the two demand different intensities... more