27/08/2026
I thought I’d simulate a HYROX for my client Phil today so I could understand what he’s getting himself into in December.
Turns out I needed the assessment more than he did. 😂
I attempted roughly half the event:
🏃 1km run
⛷️ 1km SkiErg — 4:30
🏃 1km run
🛷 155kg sled push — 50m
🏃 Questionable amount of running 😅
🛷 105kg sled pull — 50m
💀 Burpee broad jumps
🚣 1km row — 4:17
And that was enough.
HYROX is horrendous.
Not “hard workout” horrendous.
Not “my legs are a bit tired” horrendous.
It’s the horrible combination of getting your heart rate through the roof, then immediately asking you to produce strength, then RUN AGAIN.
And the worst part?
I didn't even do the full thing. I barely did half of the running. 😂
Phil… we’ve got some work to do before December.
And apparently so do I.
First HYROX simulation: humbling.
Anyone who has actually completed a full HYROX — I have significantly more respect for you now. 🫡