Strength training & triathlon - Is HYROX the answer?

If you struggle to find a reason to insert regular strength work into your training plan, maybe the motivation from entering a HYROX event will help.

HYROX is a relative newcomer to the mix of indoor events combining strength and endurance. At first glance you might think it’s similar to CrossFit, but actually it's quite different. To help you and me to understand what HYROX is all about, I have 2 guests to help.

 

Andy Sloan is a 39 year old former triathlete who competed twice at the IM World Champs in Hawaii, and he's recently started racing in HYROX events in the Pro division and regularly finishing in the top 10 at international events. Mel Varvel is a 53 year old female former triathlete who took part in her first HYROX event at the end of 2023. She competed in the doubles category with her racing partner Ron, and is currently preparing for her first solo event in London later this year. Mel is also a staff member for our nutrition/hydration partners at Precision Fuel and Hydration.

 

Mel and Andy give us a full run down about HYROX so that you’ll have all you need to decide whether to try your hand in that world. Topics covered include:

 

• Background on their respective triathlon history
• An outline of a HYROX event and the various disciplines, and how it differs from Crossfit
• Whether it's possible to combine training for HYROX and triathlon at the same time
• A normal training week for HYROX preparation
• Do you need to join a HYROX gym?

 

To find out more about Mel and Andy, please use the following social media channels:

Mel Varvel (most of Mel’s links are for Precision Fuel and Hydration)

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/precisionfandh/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/precisionfandh/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PrecisionHydration

Online Fuel & Hydration Planner: https://www.precisionhydration.com/planner/

 

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Mel’s book recommendation is Good for a Girl: My life running in a man’s world by Lauren Fleshman.

 

Andy Sloan

Instagram @Andy.nca

 

If you want to take a deep dive into the HYROX world you might like this podcast, RoxLyfe.

Andy’s favourite book is Can’t Hurt Me by David Goggins.

 

To learn more about HYROX or to enter an event, click HERE. You can also watch these videos to find out more about the events:

Race format

Hyrox for beginners

Burpee Broad Jumps

Wall Ball

Farmers Walk

Hyrox partner gyms

Hyrox time race calculator

 

And a couple of specific links to HYROX case studies featuring Mel and Andy!

https://www.precisionhydration.com/athletes/case-studies/other/andy-sloan/26-11-2023/

https://www.precisionhydration.com/athletes/case-studies/other/mel-varvel/26-11-2023/

 

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