Tapering for Peak Performance in HYROX
What you do (and DON'T do) in race week is key to enabling you to perform to your best ability, to show off all that work that you've put in, and to tap into that race day effect.
HYROX Pacing & Race Strategy
When it comes to race day, knowing how to pace yourself is key to a good race. It's easy to get distracted, so you need to have a solid pacing and race strategy before you start the race. Here are some tips to make sure you don't burn out in the race.
HYROX Station Techniques and Tips (5-8, Part 2)
(Part 2) Make sure you are familiar with the most efficient techniques on the stations, as well as the movement standards to avoid penalties, plus tips to reduce time, effort and fatigue. These techniques are applicable to all categories (single, double, relay), and to both training and the actual race.
HYROX Station Techniques and Tips (1-4, Part 1)
Competing soon? Make sure you are familiar with the most efficient techniques on the stations, as well as the movement standards to avoid penalties, plus tips to reduce time, effort and fatigue. These techniques are applicable to all categories (single, double, relay), and to both training and the actual race.
HYROX Race Mindset
HYROX is a brutally well-designed race that challenges even the fittest athletes out there, testing both strength and endurance. But it's crucial to remember that it pushes you mentally, as well as physically. When the going gets tough…
Dealing with injury: adapting your training and the power of rest
As an athlete, it's incredibly frustrating to be told to stop doing what you enjoy most. Injuries are discouraging, but I've learnt (the hard way!) to adapt my training earlier rather than later.
What supplements do I take for hybrid training?
There are many supplements out there that may improve exercise performance and help with faster recovery, but it’s important to do your research. Here are three main supplements that I recommend, plus a few more for race week.
How do I juggle work, life and training?
I work a full-time day job as a wine critic and journalist, alongside online coaching, creating content and being an ambassador for HYROX Hong Kong. It's hard. But not impossible.