What HYROX races are you doing in 24/25?

sdm

My next two races are London Excel in Nov/Dec and Bilbao in Feb.
With London being a ballot I decided to try the Pro division as well as the Open, and sure enough I got the Pro division from the ballot, so definitely need to train for those heavier weights! 😅

I've only completed one HYROX so far so I'm super excited to get going again soon!

What about you?

charliekulkarni

Finally got a slot in April in Belgium. Will be my first HYROX, and I will be travelling from Phoenix, Arizona. Have been training for 2+ years, so I am excited.

sdm

Hey Charlie, ah I've just seen your post in Introductions! 😅

Oh wow, you're travelling a long way for this one, why did you choose to go to Belgium? Are you planning on making it a vacation trip too?

It sounds like with two years of training and it not being until next year, you've got plenty of time to smash it!

charliekulkarni

Hi! Believe it or not, the first open slot I could find was April in Brussels. I would have preferred Anaheim or Las Vegas (the 2 closest), but there were no openings. I will be in the 70-75 age group then, so I was wondering if anyone in that age group wanted to do a doubles or team event with me. My weakness is wall balls!

sdm

Oh wow, that's pretty crazy you had no luck with slots closer to you! I am guessing HYROX is really starting to pick up in the US.
70-75, that is amazing! Sharing the event with a partner or team would really help to make it a little easier!
Ah wall balls, I'd recommend (if possible) practising with a weight slightly higher than the one on race day, and start with small sets if you're struggling.
What stations do you think will be your strengths?

charliekulkarni

I am pretty confident with the farmer's carry, ski, row, and the sled push/pull. The lunges and bbjs need a bit more work. Pulled a hamstring about a month ago, which has slowed down my running. The wall balls are a challenge because I have one replaced shoulder, and the other ruined by arthritis ( I have osteo arthritis throughout), so progress is slow. I was thinking of doing the event individually, and as a double or team if anybody needs another body. I think the team events are on the following day.

sdm

For my first HYROX I think the farmers carry and running were my weakest points. I've put a lot more time into both before my next one in December.
Lunges and BBJs were good stations for me - despite being tough!
HYROX usually outline the broad order that each division goes in on the event/race page on their site if you've not seen that already.
I think you'll definitely know best in regards to your shoulders - good luck with the training!

charliekulkarni

Just managed to get a slot for Las Vegas in February! When I checked initially about a month ago, none were available. My personal trainer wants to compete as well, so it should be fun!

sdm

charliekulkarni brilliant news! Glad you've managed to find one a lot closer! 🎉 are you doing doubles with your trainer or just both doing it separately?
I bet the Vegas race will be good too!

sdm

Hey Charlie, how’s your training going? 💪😅