How HYROX Completely Changed the Way I Train

The race I've been searching for ever since I started training.

Why HYROX Immediately Caught My Attention

I’ve always enjoyed both lifting and running.

Growing up, I competed in cross-country, where I found success over middle and long distances. At the same time, I spent countless hours in the gym chasing strength and muscle.

The problem was, I never truly belonged in either world.

I wasn’t strong enough to compete with powerlifters.

I wasn’t fast enough to compete with elite runners.

Then HYROX arrived.

For the first time, I found a competition that rewarded being good at both.

The moment I saw the format, I knew this was the competition I’d been unknowingly preparing for ever since I started training.

A Competition Built for Everyone

One of the biggest reasons HYROX excited me was how accessible it was.

Unlike CrossFit or Spartan Race, HYROX is built around fundamental movements almost everyone can do.

Running. Pushing. Pulling. Lunging. Carrying. Jumping. Throwing.

Simple movements. Performed under fatigue.

It also changed the way I coach.

Signing up for a HYROX gives people a goal. The moment they’ve paid for a race, they’re suddenly accountable. They start running again, practise burpees and lunges, and rediscover movements they’ve neglected after years of repeating the same gym routine.

Instead of simply working out, they’re training with purpose. That’s why I encourage so many people to

give HYROX a try. It gives people something meaningful to strive for.

How HYROX Changed My Training Habits

After experiencing these benefits myself, bringing boxing into my coaching became a HYROX completely changed the way I trained.

I started running again because every kilometre had a purpose.

I found myself doing movements I’d always avoided, like burpees, and learning to appreciate their value.

For the first time in years, I never skipped leg day. Strong legs became essential for running, sled pushes and lunges.

I also developed a love-hate relationship with wall balls. Few exercises challenge your strength, endurance and mental resilience quite like them.

Even the way I judged gyms changed.

Instead of asking how many machines they had, I started asking:

Do they have a sled? A SkiErg? A RowErg?

My training was no longer about building muscle—it was about becoming a better athlete.

Final Thoughts

Looking back, HYROX wasn’t just another race—it completely changed the way I approached training. It shifted my focus away from simply looking fit and towards becoming a more well-rounded athlete.

That’s why I believe HYROX is one of the best fitness competitions ever created. Not because everyone needs to race, but because it gives people a reason to train with purpose, push beyond their comfort zone, and become a better version of themselves.