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HYROX New York 2026: Results and Podiums
Dylan Scott (55:44) and Rachael Wade (1:00:23) win the Pro divisions at HYROX New York 2026, as 17,765 athletes compete over 10 days at Pier 76 before Saturday storm cancellations.
HYROX Race-Prep Program: The 4-Phase Structure
A 4-phase, 8–12 week HYROX periodization model built for 2026 races, with a 60/40 run-to-station split and two pre-taper race simulations.
6 Things to Know Before Your First HYROX Race
First-timers make the same HYROX mistakes on race day. Here are six things to know before you compete, from pacing and nutrition to gear and mental prep.
HYROX Elite Racing Will Cost €100 to Enter
HYROX is introducing a $110 Elite Racing entry fee, separating its top competitive tier and signaling a clear push toward professional sport status.
HYROX Decoded: How to Pace the 8+8 Format From Start to Finish
The biggest HYROX mistake: going out too fast on run 1. This HYROX Decoded guide breaks down how to pace all 9 elements of the 8+8 format — run splits, WorkOut intensity, and how to actually finish strong.
The Week Before a HYROX Race: Your Taper Protocol
HYROX 7-day taper protocol: what to reduce, what to keep, how to handle nutrition, sleep, and race morning warmup. The mistakes that cost minutes on race day.
HYROX Stockholm 2026: 5 Athletes Who Could Win the World Title
10 days from HYROX World Championships Stockholm 2026 (June 18-21): Lucy Procter, Hidde Weersma, Linda Meyer — 5 athletes who could win the world title. Breakdown and predictions.
Science-Based HYROX Training to Drop Your Race Time
Apply evidence-based training principles to HYROX's 8-station format and discover which variables, from running volume to race fueling, actually cut your finish time.
100km Weeks and Less Lifting: What Elite 15 HYROX Athletes Do Differently
Elite 15 HYROX athlete Louis Osselaer runs up to 100km per week, cuts traditional lifting, and builds deliberate recovery breaks. Here's what age-group athletes can actually use.
HYROX and the Hybrid Training Boom: Why It's Going Mainstream in 2026
HYROX has become the competitive anchor of the hybrid training boom in 2026, combining 8km of running with functional strength stations to create a measurable, inclusive, and globally expanding sport.
HYROX x World Gym: The APAC Deal Bringing Fitness Racing to Asia
HYROX signs a 3-year deal with World Gym Taiwan. With 140 clubs and 500,000 members, it's the brand's biggest APAC infrastructure bet yet. Here's what the model means.
Post-HYROX Worlds Recovery: The Complete Protocol
HYROX Worlds Stockholm 2026 is over. Here's the complete, phase-by-phase recovery protocol built for the race's unique dual demands.
HYROX Off-Season Training Block: Build Your Base This Summer
The summer window after HYROX Worlds is your best opportunity to fix real weaknesses. Here's the structured 10-12 week base block that actually raises your ceiling.
HYROX Race Week Nutrition in Summer Heat: The Exact Guide
Your complete race-week nutrition protocol for summer HYROX: carb loading targets, sodium loading, race-morning timing, and intra-race fueling in warm-weather conditions.
HYROX New York 2026: Full Results, All Divisions
Dylan Scott wins Men's Pro in 55:44, Morgan Schulz edges Willow Collins by 5 seconds in the Women's Pro at HYROX New York 2026. Full results across all divisions.
12 Days to HYROX Worlds Stockholm: The Peak and Taper Protocol for Qualifying Athletes
HYROX Worlds Stockholm is 12 days away. The complete peak and taper protocol for qualified athletes: volume reduction, intensity maintenance, race simulation, and Strawberry Arena specifics.
HYROX New York 2026 Day 2: Doubles Results — Amsallem and Canard Take Pro Men, Griffith and Wells Win Women
HYROX New York Day 2: Amsallem and Canard take Pro Men Doubles in 52:56, Griffith and Wells win Pro Women Doubles in 57:36. Full recap 12 days before the Stockholm World Championships.
HYROX World Championships Stockholm 2026: Format, Qualifiers, and What to Watch
HYROX World Championships Stockholm 2026 (June 18-21): full format breakdown, new NPI qualifying system, 20 Elite Relay nations, and what this weekend's New York results reveal about contenders.
HYROX New York 2026 Kicks Off With 50,000 Athletes — North American Record
HYROX New York 2026 kicks off today with 50,000 registered athletes — a North American record. Here's what the event signals about the sport's growth, with Worlds Stockholm just 13 days away.
HYROX Worlds Stockholm 2026: How Did Athletes Qualify?
How do athletes qualify for HYROX Worlds Stockholm? Top 0.5% of 1M+ season athletes, Pro time thresholds, official invitations — and what New York's times tell us about the field.
The Science Behind Faster HYROX Race Times
Running makes up ~60% of HYROX race time, yet most athletes train the stations hardest. Here's the science-backed block that fixes the imbalance.
HYROX Pacing Strategy: Don't Blow Up Before the Finish
Most HYROX athletes blow up in the back half because they go too hard early. Here's a lap-by-lap and station-by-station pacing model that fixes it.
HYROX New York 2026: Morgan Schulz and Dylan Scott Win
Morgan Schulz (01:05:01) and Dylan Scott (00:55:44) win HYROX New York 2026. The women's podium was decided by 13 seconds. Worlds Stockholm is 17 days away.
HYROX's Hardest Stations: Runner vs. Weightlifter
Runners and weightlifters hit completely different walls in HYROX. This breakdown maps your weak stations by athlete type and gives targeted training fixes.