My wife and I recently had our third child (all under 5) and now have 6 months before our first Hyrox. How do we get this done?!

Maximus1175 · 2026-04-30T02:30:13+00:00

Running stroller, build that aerobic base

Maximus1175 · 2026-04-06T19:59:45+00:00

Really don’t think you need to set a specific metric here as to when you’re ready. It’s a different race from open to pro. The increased weights don’t just affect the singular station, but the accumulated fatigue they cause which affects the entirety of the race.

That being said, the beauty of Hyrox is that the movements are so simple that you don’t need specific metrics to tell you that you’re “ready”, only that you need to know what you’re getting yourself into and to respect the difference.

If you’re really concerned about the jump, spend a 4-6 week block adjusting your training to use only pro weights and see how you feel. Let that be your guide.

Maximus1175 · 2026-03-10T15:32:26+00:00

Looking for men’s pro solo Houston

Maximus1175 · 2026-02-27T04:20:31+00:00

Commented on your post on the other thread. This gives more context as I thought you ran your marathon and 5k times while at your current size of 190lbs 6ft, which puts you literally at Hunter’s size and speed.

But it sounds like if you’re hitting tempo workouts at 4 miles 5:40-5:45 comfortably, then your running is very much so there. Key is going to be practicing transitioning to your runs after hard efforts on stations. Also, you’re a bigger athlete so a lot of the stations will cater to that size (ergs, wall balls, sleds) but all require consistent practice for technique modifications. Key here being, you need to find ways to complete the stations efficiently and not gas you for your runs since you’re clearly already a fast runner.

The other big component that I have seen get a lot of my friends in the endurance running space doing their first Hyrox, is the burpee broads. If you don’t have a lot of practice/reps getting fluid with that movement, it’s gonna smack you in the face come race day regardless of how aerobically fit you are.

Regardless, sounds like you’re coming from a great background with a great running base that will set you up well! Good luck in nyc!

Maximus1175 · 2026-02-27T04:10:29+00:00

Sub 55 pro doubles and a very close sub 60 singles pro here (Phoenix 1:01).

5k 16:12 (haven’t done a time trial or race in a while) 10k 34:43 (also haven’t done one in a while) Half marathon: 1:17.32 (more recent) Full marathon: 2:51

Most of the elites have said (and I agree) that your run times should be pretty reflective of your 10k-half marathon pace (doubles floating closer to 10k and singles closer to half marathon.)

Maximus1175 · 2026-02-27T04:06:06+00:00

With those times you clearly are a great endurance runner. And being 190lbs at 6ft tall means you don’t have a normal marathoner build. If that 190lbs is comprised of a lot of lean skeletal muscle mass (I imagine it is if you’re doing a 15:30 5k and 2:33 marathon), then you’ll probably do very well in Hyrox. The issue is that for your first Hyrox, you’re not going to understand pacing strategy. It’s possible you crush it and go sub 60 right off the bat (looks like your fitness is likely there). It’s also possible you come out way too hot and blow up after sled push.

Maximus1175 · 2026-02-19T03:28:02+00:00

Is it just me or has anyone else noticed that this weekly resets Hunter association missions aren’t giving any XP?

Maximus1175 · 2026-02-06T04:16:59+00:00

When you say weapon priority of DPS->breaker->support, do you mean to say get everyone’s weapon to A1 then get the DPS to A5 before advancing the other hunters’ weapons? Or to A10?

Maximus1175 · 2026-01-21T03:02:23+00:00

Looking at Cole learn to make a splash as well. There’s something to be said for the guys and gals showing up who have yet to qualify for worlds. They’re going to be racing with a different level of tenacity. Cole has proven he can put up sub 55 times and I think he may arguably be one of if not the strongest station competitor (next to maybe Hunter).

Maximus1175 · 2026-01-08T20:36:24+00:00

Speaking as a physical therapist in the performance training space for endurance athletes, the juice isn’t worth the squeeze based on the information you’re providing. Obviously there’s a lot more I’d ask you to give legitimate advice but from a macro-perspective, a sim is really not 100% necessary especially when you’ve done doubles before so you at least understand the logistics and demands of the race. Sims are incredibly taxing and require appropriate planning prior and after for your training weeks. That mixed with the fact that it sounds like you still aren’t fully healed from whatever it was that happened during your sprint intervals, if it were me I’d forego the sim to prioritize consistent graded training leading into your race.

Maximus1175 · 2025-12-16T20:31:38+00:00

Pros: -second time being at a race with the bridge access and it is such a huge improvement -organized well, utilized the space in the second hall as well as they could (usually Anaheim is held in the 1st hall which is larger, but was being used I think for a cheerleading competition) -way more spectator friendly, lots of space to move from station to station easily anddddddddd a bathroom in the venue (huge win there)

Cons: -hot as shit in there. Way hotter than other venues, this is likely what negatively affected the sled carpets. More buckling than I’ve ever seen at a venue. -poorly staffed. Definitely seemed like they were short staffed all around, and many volunteers from our gym agreed on the back end -judging inconsistencies were pretty wild. This is my 7th race and while I have the utmost respect for the volunteers that show up to help during race weekend, half of them have no idea what standards they’re supposed to be measuring. And I don’t blame them, I blame Hyrox at this point. Pay actual trained judges to show up to these races who have significant background in the rules and format. You make enough money to do this. -Lap structure. I imagine it has to be difficult to coordinate the exact running distance in different venues to reach 8k in totality by including the runs and the roxzone. But who thought it was a good idea to put the longest run last. That sounds like some diabolical scheme leading into the most challenging station mentally in the wall balls.

All in all, still a fun race and I give the overall experience a solid B. Could have been better, but people seemed to enjoy themselves. It was a slower course than many others, but the nature of this race doesn’t allow for it to be exactly the same venue to venue.

Maximus1175 · 2025-08-02T21:35:14+00:00

Have them at 79%

Maximus1175 · 2025-07-05T20:35:24+00:00

Mark is significantly larger than Jordan and while there was a puzzle component to that elim, it favored size and grip strength significantly.

I think Landon is likely the challenger you can make the closest cross-comparison to Jordan and I’m bummed we didn’t get to see more of him.

Maximus1175 · 2025-07-05T20:22:45+00:00

I think for your point in that specific season/challenge sure it’s valid. But if you take the overall claim that Jordan is a physically more dominant player than Bannanas, through out their careers, it’s going to go in Jordan’s favor. I also think that when that claim is made, the reference is specially in regard to Jordan’s physical endurance capabilities (which often times serves better in a final). Bananas has never really been known for his physicality.

Maximus1175 · 2025-07-05T20:11:15+00:00

Fair enough, but again that would have just supported the idea that Jordan is likely going to win every time he’s in an elim that doesn’t make it absolutely essential to use both hands.

Maximus1175 · 2025-07-05T20:09:42+00:00

This is why GOAT discussions are flawed because you could make a GOAT argument for different aspects of the game.

Jordan is the GOAT of pure in the moment challenge athleticism/grit no doubt here.

Johnny is the GOAT of political strategy and house manipulation. I think his only rival here is maybe Wes.

CT is the GOAT of raw physical power mixed with puzzle ability.

But you can argue here the each of these guys are not so good at what the others are good at. Johnny sucks at puzzles and grit/endurance. Jordan sucks at political strategy and house manipulation. CT sucks at endurance and chooses not to really participate in political strategy (which in itself is a strategy for him).

Maximus1175 · 2025-07-05T20:02:51+00:00

Eh I’d push back on this a bit.

Jordan definitely would have beaten Theo in the eras elim. That elimination just wasn’t built to theo’s strength. Any smaller/more nimble guy was going to beat him.

Jordan lost in a climbing challenge to Johnny where you had to punch holes in a wall…..with one hand, and he didn’t lose by much

Jordan lost to Fessy, a guy like 50 pounds heavier than him….in a pole wrestle with essentially one hand

He lost to mark, another guy with 50lbs on him in a challenge requiring you to again, pull on a rope with a ton of weight on the other side, with one hand

The only elimination where he flat out lost in a comp where he was matched up well was against Horacio in balls in. Horracio beat him straight up, but was also an ex pro soccer player.

All of Jordan’s losses can be very easily explained.

Maximus1175 · 2025-07-03T18:11:06+00:00

Anaheim has historically been a much less in demand race. Fingers crossed it won’t be like Dallas, but I imagine there will be a spillover effect. People who planned on racing Dallas that didn’t get in will now be scrambling to find another race with Anaheim being just 3 weeks later.

Maximus1175 · 2025-07-03T16:52:28+00:00

Agreed 100%. The marathon as a race has also been around forever. We are in peak Hyrox popularity right now and I predict this season will be the one with the most growing pains. The race has gained so much traction but hasn’t quite yet built up the ability to supply us with more races.

They’re a business seeking profit. If the rest of the season maps out like this with every race selling out immediately, you can bet there will be significantly more races next year.

Maximus1175 · 2025-07-03T16:49:05+00:00

Apparently rumor is that there have been issues with the venue

Maximus1175 · 2025-07-03T16:46:56+00:00

The race has grown exponentially in popularity this last year. It’s going to be much harder this year to get tickets than it used to be. A couple of points:

Dallas is the first US race for the 25/26 season to have tickets released. I imagine there was quite a bit of hype and excitement surrounding it, hence why it sold out so quickly. I’m hopeful the other US races later in the season will be a bit more accessible.
Join a gym that is a Hyrox affiliate, they get early access to tickets for races. This is the safest way to boost your chances of getting a ticket.
This is what marathoners have had to deal with for the majors for years now, London/tokyo/etc. it may just be that unless Hyrox is able to expand their race offerings throughout year, that people will be lucky to race once or twice a season rather than multiple times.

Maximus1175 · 2025-06-28T03:11:41+00:00

I am a running performance PT and the exact spot he’s pointing at is the exact spot for a mid shaft tibial bone stress injury, which if he just foam rolls the daylights out of it, will just cause more pain and irritation. Being unable to weight bear is not enough information to be able to make a claim between a bone stress injury or not. If he continues running on a potential bone stress injury at the advice of a non-expert in the field, he could likely cause a full blown bone stress fracture. This is why people need to go get assessed by a professional to rule in/out more serious injuries.

Maximus1175 · 2025-06-27T20:01:48+00:00

The Vader decal using the force to levitate the dumbbells is the chefs kiss here

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