Ep #50 - 50 Hyrox Tips for our 50th!

06/08/2025 1h 5min

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It's our 50th episode! And to celebrate, we're bringing you 50 Hyrox tips! You can find each tip below. JK’s 50 Hyrox Tips ​Run the roxzone ​Don’t go out too hot ​The only time pace doesn't matter is at the wall balls ​Eat your carbs​The race doesn’t start until after the rower  ​Lean forward on your lunges​Run your own race, not anyone else’s  ​Have a race plan ​Your recovery is just as important as your training ​Sleep should be number one ​Train your compound movements - squats, deadlifts and bench press ​Focus on what’s in front of you, not what’s next ​Break up the station in your mind​There is always one more rep when it comes to the wall balls  ​Don’t get caught up in fast vs slow courses ​No one cares about your specific station time but you​The data you get from your Hyrox race is gold. Use it! ​Don’t get caught up in ‘practicing each station’ in training. ​Erg training is very important ​Pace the ergs ​Know your erg damper setting before your race ​Grip strength is more important than you think ​Train like you race ​There is no one way to train for a Hyrox​Prove to yourself you won’t give up by not giving up in your training​Don’t let one ‘bad station’ or ‘bad run’ impact the other 95% of your race  ​Breathe! ​Control what you can control ​Reserve your energy on race day  ​Get the right shoes for you and train in them! ​Delete social media a week before your race ​You don’t have to practice your race before you race​Prioritise running in your training  ​80/20 running rule in training ​VO2 Max training is overrated  ​Make sure you know the judging standards​Respect the judges!! ​Take breaks in the sled push when you feel you need them​Make sure you know the course  ​Bring your own chalk (if allowed!)​Don’t try something new on race day  ​Consider the temperature on the day ​If you feel like people are watching you, they’re probably not​The amount you get out of a race is dependent on the amount you put in  ​Stop blaming Hyrox for your race not going 100% right  ​Be humble ​You’re not always going to enjoy your training​Sign up to other events than just a Hyrox  ​Celebrate your wins, learn from the losses ​Keep learning!