This is one of the easiest mistakes to make… and it quietly ruins your race before you’ve even started. For me, this is exactly where the anxiety hits. You’re stood there… doing nothing… Heart rate creeping up… Overthinking every station… “Have I done enough training?” “Am I actually ready for this?” “Why did I even sign up?” Sound familiar? That start tunnel will mess with your head if you let it. Here’s what I’ve learned 👇 Don’t get into the start gate early. I’m talking as late as possible.2 minutes before your wave… sometimes even later. (Obviously… don’t be the idiot that misses their wave.) Why this works: • Less time to overthink • Less time for anxiety to build • You stay physically warm • You keep your focus where it should be Because the longer you stand there doing nothing…the more your brain starts working against you. Simple rule for your next race: 👉 Stay moving 👉 Stay distracted 👉 Get in late 👉 Get on with it Most people think race day is about only about your fitness. It’s not. It’s about managing your head when things get loud. And this is one of the easiest wins you’re currently giving away.

Most people obsess over sled splits. Meanwhile they: Walk into stations Chat Adjust their trainers Go have a drink Stare at the wall If your Roxzone is over 6 minutes total…You’re leaking time. Drop your last race Roxzone time below 👇

A lot of athletes obsess over sleds and wall balls. But look at the numbers. In most races, running makes up roughly half the total race time. That means improving your running pace by even 10 seconds per kilometre could save you 1 minute 20 seconds across the race. Meanwhile shaving 10 seconds off a station often takes months of strength improvement. This doesn’t mean stations don’t matter. But it does mean your running is usually the biggest performance lever. Question: What part of HYROX currently limits you most? - Running - Strength stations - Pacing - Endurance