HYROX Partners with World Triathlon!

Yesterday, World Triathlon and HYROX announced a partnership that makes hybrid racing an official discipline under the sport's global governing body.

The quick facts:

• Three formats: Ultimate, Fast, and Ultra

• World Triathlon sanctions and governs all three, developed jointly with HYROX

• HYROX will run the elite world, continental, and national championships in the Ultimate format

• National triathlon federations can now organize hybrid races and age group national championships

• The stated goal is Olympic and Paralympic inclusion, though nothing is guaranteed

Not everyone in the triathlon world is thrilled, and that's fair. But whatever you think of it, the overlap between our sport and this one just got a lot bigger.

Here's my take as a coach: HYROX rewards the athlete who can run well on tired legs while pushing sleds, carrying loads, and grinding through wall balls. That's strength, strength endurance, and durability. It's exactly what a well-built strength training system develops, and it's what keeps triathletes healthy and fast on the bike and run.

Curious about HYROX? The off-season is a great window to try one. Build the strength base first, then add the racing.

Who here has done a HYROX, or is thinking about it? Drop a comment, I'd love to hear from you.

Coach Jeff

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HYROX Partners with World Triathlon!