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Jean Claude Faenza

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The Wild Boar🐗
📍 Malta 🇲🇹
🏋🏻 Hybrid Athlete | 🚒 Firefighter | 🎓 Master Trainer
🏆 Hyrox Competitor
DM for Coaching & Training

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My First Official Pro HYROX in Katowice, Poland!

A huge thank you to my Coach,friend and mentor , @waynespiru 🫶🏽‼️. Without you, I wouldn’t be where I am today. You believed in me when no one else did and push me every single day to be better. Let’s keep grinding together! 👊🏽

This moment means so much to me. My family and friends know the sacrifices I make and the dedication I put in day in, day out. But what truly keeps me going is the love and support from my Queen, @leannesaliba , @luciennedamato my family, and Team Horse 🐎👊🏽.

I’m beyond grateful for all the messages and support it means the world! 🫶🏽

Well done to all athletes that have competed this weekend
We achieved amazing results 🇲🇹

If you have a dream, keep chasing it no matter how hard it may seem!

Thanks to my sponsors @tuttosportmalta @garminmalta !
And my Physio @nikviscu44

Over and out,
The Wild Boar 🐗

#HYROX #ProDivision #KeepPushing #ChaseYourDreams taken in Katowice, Poland by @jc_faenza

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2 years ago

Arrived late ⏰ with no time for a warm-up.
Went in without knowing the race layout 🫣 and even ended up doing an extra lap…
but still managed to take 1st place 🥇

Huge credit to the organizers for maintaining such high standards. @theclubfitnesscentre
Thanks to everyone who came by, showed support, and stopped for a chat it really means a lot.

A special thanks to @grahamhalliday_ for his constant guidance and support truly an amazing person 🐐 🙌🏽

Grateful as always to my family and @leannesaliba ❤️

And last but not least, a big thank you to my sponsors:
@tuttosportmalta ( thanks for the Christmas gift 🎁 🧡👟)
@garminmalta
@revival_mt
@ssmalta @nv.oly.physiomlt by @jc_faenza

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10 months ago

Today, I want to extend my deepest gratitude to my coach @waynespiru .Your dedication, encouragement, and unwavering belief in me have truly propelled my fitness journey forward. That race? It was all for you @waynespiru ❤️🙌🏻❤️! Your guidance and support have been invaluable on this journey. And to my buddy @jesmarwinters , and @the_grind_box.mt , thank you for always believing in me. Your support fuels my determination every single day.Last but not least, my girlfriend, my rock @leannesaliba Here’s to countless more achievements together! What an event and for a good cause @hyroxchallenge.mt 🙏💪 #Gratitude #TeamHorse 🐎 by @jc_faenza

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2 years ago

Popped into @hollandandbarrettmalta at Smart City today 🤩
Found these NICE fruit pops - orange & raspberry is unreal 🍊🍓
Me: just gonna have a quick look 👀
Also me: leaving with a freezer full of fruit pops 😅🫣

Have you tried the NICE ones yet? The orange & raspberry is 🔥

#HollandAndBarrett #SmartCityMalta #NicePops #HealthyFinds by @jc_faenza

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13 days ago

1 year, 6 months, 14 days.

That’s how long it took to go from 1:04:12 to 59:59 in HYROX Pro.

Goal was simple: SUB 60.

What changed?

1 year, 6 months, 14 days.
That’s how long it took to go from 1:04:12 to 59:59 in HYROX Pro.
Goal was simple: SUB 60.
What changed?

1. I kept believing. Even when progress was slow. I had to I made a promise and someone gave me hope that I can and I will G and L

2. I improved my running. From 4:15 avg to 3:42 avg. That was the game changer. Got a running coach @galea59 , @teamdavid.mt and a HYROX coach in my corner @grahamhalliday_

3. I learned to understand the race. And how to attack the second half.
It wasn’t about being faster at everything. Some stations were actually slower. It was about racing smarter.

First Pro race vs Last Pro race. Same athlete, different mindset.

We keep building 🙌🏼🧿 by @jc_faenza

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21 days ago

A fast HYROX does not make you a coach.
Fast means you figured out how to push yourself.
Coaching is figuring out how to build someone else.

How much can this athlete actually take today?
What is really holding them back?
When is it time to go harder and when is it time to back off?

Body and mind. Every person different.

You can push to make someone better, or push until you break them. They look similar. They are not.

A good coach knows the difference.
Not from a finish time. Not from a medal.

From years on the gym floor. Hours and hours with all kinds of athletes. Making decisions on the spot. Changing things. Learning that no two people respond the same way.
Anyone can write a program.

Coaching is understanding the person in front of you.
But where does copy paste lead to?

For the athlete: no progress, injuries, burnout.
For the copy paste coach: maybe fast money now. But no trust later. No results, no reputation. People leave.

For the sport: more noise, less quality. Good coaching gets harder to find.
If you want copy paste, there are many. Nowadays even AI is a coach.

If you want a coach who actually coaches, don’t look at wins and podiums. Look at knowledge and dedication. by @jc_faenza

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23 days ago

I spent 3 weeks locked in on my diet.
3 days out from my race, some of it came back.

Here’s what actually happened:
Carbs + water + full glycogen stores + more food in your system. Not fat. Just your body refuelling after being in a deficit.

Your body looks different:
• After a meal
• After 2L of water
• After training
• At 9pm vs 9am
And that’s GOOD.

It means you’re eating. You’re hydrating. You’re training. You’re living.

Your body isn’t meant to look the same 24/7.
Don’t punish it for doing exactly what it’s supposed to do.
This isn’t backtracking.
This is REFUELLING TO PERFORM ❗️ by @jc_faenza

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a month ago

FULL DAY OF EATING - RACE DAY
Carbs with every meal. No exceptions.
Swipe 👉

What’s your go-to race day meal? by @jc_faenza

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a month ago

I’m not in my 20s anymore and I’m finally admitting it.
My body takes longer to recover now. Every time I try to push harder and ignore it, I end up close to an injury.

The last month I changed one thing. I started listening to my body. If I feel tired, I don’t force the high demanding workout. I swap it for an easier day and move the hard session to another day.

That small change helped me a lot.
But the most important thing is sleep. Sleep helps me recover faster than anything. Then comes taking my supplements consistently, good quality food, and eating at the right time.

Recovery is part of training ✌🏽 by @jc_faenza

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a month ago

Jean Claude Faenza temm il-kategorija ta’ HYROX Pro Men f’ħin ta’ 59:59 u assigura s-seba’ post fil-kategorija tal-età 30-34. taken in Malta by @jc_faenza

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a month ago

First race of the season. Coaches said race, I obeyed. 😬
HYROX Athens Goal: sub 60. On point. ✅

Super happy with how I felt. Paced it perfectly, running felt good and I was actually enjoying it.

Stepped on the start line with the big dogs yesterday and I’m so glad I did. Every time I race these guys I learn something new.
So much respect humble athletes at the top level.

Result: 7th in Age Group (one of the toughest) / 18th Overall.

Big thanks to my coaches @galea59 from @teamdavid.mt and @grahamhalliday_ from @elationgymglasgow 🫶🏽

Thanks to everyone who follows my journey and shows me support! 🇲🇹 and from 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 ❤️

Family & @leannesaliba , thank you! I heard you out there.

Grateful to have my sponsors back for this season:
@gymsupplymalta @hollandandbarrettmalta @garminmalta @revival_mt @tuttosportmalta @serenityphysioaesthetics @visitmalta #VisitMalta #ExploreMore #MoreToExplore

We keep moving on 🙌🏽🐗✌🏽 by @jc_faenza

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a month ago

ATHLETE ESSENTIALS ⚡️
Fueling isn’t just training. It’s what happens after.

🔴 SiS GO +Caffeine / GO Isotonic my on the go energy. Fast carbs mid-session.

🟡 H&B Complete Vitamin B Complex - turns food into energy + reduces fatigue

🟠 H&B Vitamin C 1000mg - recovery & immune support

🟤 H&B NAD+ 100mg - cellular energy & recovery

🌿 Purasana Psyllium - gut health = better absorption

Big thanks to H&B for the support! Having the best products on the market helps me push harder both as an athlete and as a firefighter! taken in Holland and Barrett, Fgura by @jc_faenza

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