09/07/2026
This weekend, I competed in my 1st Hyrox race in DC.
I knew HYROX would be challenging, but thereโs a big difference between training for something and actually experiencing it. Eight 1K runs, eight workout stations, and a whole lot of lactic acid build up in between. I felt every part of the race, especially those last few stations.
I walked away seeing plenty of areas where I can improve but going into it, I really tried not to put too much pressure on myself. My only real goal for my first HYROX was to finish. Thinking back on the race, my biggest takeaways had nothing to do with my time or performance.
More than anything, I was surprised and appreciated the community around HYROX. I expected a tense and highly competitive atmosphere, but it was anything but that. There were people of all fitness levels and ages competing, and there was a strong sense of support throughout the race, from other competitors, the crowd, and the staff. It felt competitive without feeling exclusive or elitist. It was a very inclusive the environment.
Big thank you to Centr for sending me the equipment that helped me train and prepare for my first race. Iโll be sharing a full race breakdown soon with more on how it went, what I learned, and what Iโd do differently next time.
Next up is the Portland Marathon in October. After that, Iโm looking forward to competing in another HYROX soon!
