Topics – What HYROX got right in Dallas– Why the bridge setup needs to be at every major race– Judging updates and wall ball enforcement– Sled carpets, mixed doubles volume, and course flow– Brendan King’s race, volunteering, and big PR breakthrough– How adding track work changed his performance– Behind-the-scenes observations from the crew all weekend…
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The Hybrid Games UK launched earlier this year, and the London event marked the fourth race in the new series. The competition was originally scheduled for ExCeL but was later moved to Olympia for reasons that were not disclosed. Across two days of racing, a total of 1,967 athletes finished the event. What Is The…
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HYROX athletes have 15 races remaining worldwide before the qualification cutoff for the Phoenix Major on January 8, 2026. These events span The Americas, UK/Europe, and APAC, and they make up the final opportunities to post a time that counts for Phoenix. Athletes aiming for the Elite 15 need a two-race average recorded within the…
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We were at Chicago HYROX all weekend for three days of racing. Here are your complete pre and post race interviews. Dustin Needham and Kim StocklmeirAaron Ordway and Sydney Hudson (Pre Race)Cassandra Gillis and Joe MartelloBailey CookAaron Ordway and Sydney Hudson (Post Race)Bethany SachtlebenBrooklyn ColeGabi Nikora-BakerMichelle Navarro and Kelsey HochleitnerLauren WeeksKatie Duke, Greyson Kilgore, Cole…
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Chicago HYROX course feel, bridge flow, rock zone, and whether it was “fast”. Movement standards, judging, and BBJ hand placement clarity. Finish line photos, lighting, and why phones still win without perfect camera settings. Doubles race strategy with Lauren, splitting stations, running by feel. Drug testing at Chicago and how pro cards factor in. DEKA’s…
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TOPICS:• Matt’s CrossFit vs Hybrid rant• Why “CrossFit is dead” / “HYROX is better” clickbait is garbage• Mass-participation fitness trends vs forging elite fitness• Why hybrid races are winning right now• Flat Out UK: format, stations, judging, and accessibility• Matt’s upcoming Amazfit coverage at HYROX Chicago DESCRIPTION:Matt opens with a full rant on CrossFit, hybrid…
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Editor’s note (Jan 8, 2026):An updated report reflects that CrossFit has not been sold as of January 8, 2026. [Read the latest update here.] A consortium led by Wade Diebner, a Silicon Valley investor, and Mark Mastrov, the fitness entrepeneur, who built and sold 24 Hour Fitness and Crunch Fitness, claims to have secured exclusive…
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Topics Covered:• DEKA relay strategy and pairing by strengths• The rower power curve and why drive then pull matters• HYROX ticket trends, pricing, and schedule saturation• Flex Pass, transfers, and resale• U.S. travel limits vs Europe• ATHX format and how it could push HYROX• BBJ judging fix with tighter lane lines• Shoes for training and…
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Matt, Cheryl Snow, and Ugly Dave break down HYROX Atlanta and how the on-site vibe compares to the early Chicago majors. We look at live streams from the weekend, why crowds ebb and flow, and what is working for coverage. Matt recaps his HYROX Doubles with Clayton, including the extra lap mix-up, the hamstring twinge…
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A review of recent and upcoming HYROX races shows a clear spread in entry fees depending on where athletes compete. Location Local USD Toronto, Canada CA$180 $132 Melbourne, Australia A$209 $138 Bordeaux, France €124 $142 London, United Kingdom £125 $159 Dublin, Ireland €140 $161 Dallas, United States $175 $175 Chicago, United States $180 $180 .Source:…
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