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A little over a year ago, I didn’t know what a sled push was. Now I’m going to Hong Kong to compete at the Hyrox World Championships. I genuinely cannot explain how this happened. 😂 I thought to myself “I can probably do that” …and I showed up and then kept showing up.

I’m 56. I spent decades being responsible for everything and everyone. Somewhere along the way I forgot to have something that was just mine.

Hyrox gave me that. Many races in. A World Championship bid in hand. And I’m still not done — not because I need more wins, but because this training, this amazing community, this version of myself that I keep discovering — I’m not ready to let go of that yet.

If you’ve been watching from the sidelines wondering how a word you’d never heard a year ago suddenly took over someone’s entire calendar — this is why. LFG. #hyrox #hwpo #50andfabulous #findyourhardthing

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Follow @hyranking for HYROX race results, records and stats 📊

🇺🇸 HYROX SALT LAKE CITY 2026 — PRO MEN DOUBLES RECAP 🔥

🥇 Jack Driscoll & Rich Ryan win their first race together in 51:52! 39 seconds clear, with the fastest SkiErg, row and wall balls in the field.

🥈 Colin Stiefer & Ryan Kent take second in 52:31 and the 35–39 title. Fastest combined running and Roxzone time of the day: 31:12 ⚡

🥉 🇨🇦 Chase Stevenson & Stirling Peters go straight onto the podium in their first race as a pair: 52:47 and the 25–29 win. Chase cuts 26 seconds from his Pro/Elite doubles PB, beating his 53:13 in New York.

Benjamin Davies & Hunter Auch claim the 16–24 title in 57:46, finishing seventh overall 💪

200 classified teams.
39-second winning margin.

Full breakdown on Hyranking.com 📊

Who impressed you most in Salt Lake City? 👇

📸 Photo Credit: @shotbysenna

#Hyrox #HyroxSaltLakeCity #hyranking

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If you know, you know.

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#tbt Science in Switzerland #switzerland #altitude

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Thoughts on Hyrox Las Vegas. The good, the bad and everything in-between.

-First time racing Hyrox Pro doubles on Friday and Pro Singles on Sunday
-Felt amazing racing again after a 2.5 yr break!!
-Had a ton of fun!
-I was in the hurt box! 🥵
-Tweaked my back exactly a week prior so not a good lead up with only running 5 miles the week of the event.
-Didn’t feel good on the run but we managed to have the 3rd fastest run out of 368 doubles in our division. (3:33 avg on doubles and 3:40 on singles)
-I was a pretty sick with coughing up flem. 🤢
-Finished in 55:58 in Doubles but they added 30 seconds to our time because I got two penalties.
-Really enjoyed racing with @ajbaucco !!!
-Learned a ton and happy with both races with all things considered.
-Max heart rate of 197. 😳
-An awesome environment with great energy.
-Finished 6th overall out of 368 Pro double competitors.
-Won our age group by almost 3 minutes in Pro Doubles.
-Finished 2nd my AG in Pro Single in 1:07:23
-Qualified to race World Championships in Sweden in both races. 🇸🇪
-Largest Hyrox event ever with over 17,500 competitors.

#HYROX
#HYROXTraining
#HYROXMen
#HYROXPro
#FitOver40

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I went to HYROX Phoenix last week as a boyfriend/coach/spectator. If I didn’t just dedicate 15 years to triathlon — and if I didn’t have a strong desire to keep improving — I would start training for hyrox asap!

Honestly, what a cool sport. The event is savage — 8km of running mixed with 8 different exercises. An endurance sport spiced with variety and new challenge.

Plus, the people were refreshing — friendly, fit, and having fun.

After talking with some top pros (World Champ included), it seems like the training structure isn’t….structured. It’s a mixed bag. Probably because athletes are coming from such different backgrounds.

I think there’s a lot to be refined, which I’d like to start doing myself by coaching a few friends for “free” — parenthesis on ‘free’ because payment takes the form of free learning.

When I’ve squeezed every drop of triathlon out of my body, you know where you’ll find me next!

#hyroxphoenix #hyrox #fitness #fitnessrace #fitnessracing

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I’ve had this itch lately to do something really hard physically, and I don’t think that’s random. This past weekend I scratched the itch with my first HYROX event.
Ironmans. Marathons. Ultras. CrossFit. Spartan. Leadville. HYROX. These events are popping up everywhere and becoming more and more popular. Naturally I ask why.
For most of human history, pushing our limits wasn’t a choice. It was life. We had to travel far, carry heavy things, endure discomfort, and figure out what we were capable of just to survive.
That drive didn’t disappear. It’s baked into us.
There’s something deeply human about wanting to find the edge. To test yourself. To see what you’re made of. Limits force that question, and effort gives you the answer.
Evolutionarily, that instinct kept our species alive. Spiritually, I think it’s how we learn who we are.
Modern life erased the need to do hard physical things, but it didn’t erase the craving. So now we seek it out on purpose.
I don’t think we’re meant to live easy, comfortable lives. I think we’re meant to be challenged, stretched, and tested. And deep down, we know it.

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HYROX Phoenix was an absolute blast!

So much fun racing, soaking up the energy, and finally putting faces to names. Meeting teammates in person is always the best part… big efforts, great vibes, and a lot of laughs along the way.

Phoenix set the tone, and now we’re already counting down to Las Vegas. Who’s lining up at HYROX Vegas with us in a few weeks?

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Just wrapped up a fun 5–6 day @hyroxworld training camp with @ajbaucco 💪

Over the weekend we ran a HYROX Pro Doubles sim and felt really strong without going all out. Logged a 54:44, even with a long 6-minute Roxzone (transition time). Thanks @anniefox15 for the photos/notes during it!

Still managed to get in a round of golf ⛳️ and a had a chocolate chip cookie bake-off! 🍪

#HYROX #HYROXAthlete #HYROXTraining #HYROXRace
#HYROXPro

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HYROX Phoenix kicks off the first Hybrid Hit Squad team event!

@mattrusselltri and @ajbaucco may be a little past their prime, but their fired up to compete and rep the Hit Squad.

Let’s get this season started!

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Yesterday, I ended the 2025 race season coming 1st overall for the sprint duathlon at CLASH Daytona. Was a fast race with strong competition. Gotta dig deep for these wins and good thing I brought my 🪏 today. House still isn’t built, so the project will continue into 2026 🧱 #clashendurance #daytona #kachow #1stoverall #tobethemanyougottabeattheman #stilltheman #wooooo #tdkendurancesports #thefeed #shakenbake #itsjustpain

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