Race Prep · Performance

HYROX
PREP.

Race-specific strength, running, and station conditioning to get you Hyrox ready. Five sessions a week blending pure endurance with functional strength across the eight Hyrox stations.

52
Weeks
5
Sessions/week
60-90
Mins/session
Gym + run
Equipment
What's Inside

BUILT FOR RACE DAY.

Hyrox Prep is a 52-week phase-periodised programme covering the full Hyrox training year. Running volume, station-specific strength, and race-pace conditioning all programmed in concert to peak for your target race.

01

STATION-SPECIFIC STRENGTH

Targeted strength blocks for every Hyrox station — SkiErg, sled push, sled pull, burpee broad jumps, rowing, farmer's carry, sandbag lunges, wall balls. Train the movements you'll actually race.

02

RUNNING PROGRAMME

8×1km is the race backbone. Every week builds running volume, tempo sessions, and race-pace intervals alongside gym work. Pace targets prescribed to your current fitness.

03

RACE-PACE INTERVALS

Weekly station-to-run transitions at race effort. Build the specific fitness Hyrox demands — not just "fit" in general, but Hyrox-fit.

Who It's For

IS THIS YOU?

  • You've signed up to a Hyrox race or plan to
  • You've been doing CrossFit or general conditioning but need race-specific prep
  • You want structured running built in, not just more workouts
  • You want to actually finish strong — not just survive
Hyrox Prep programme training
Sample Week

WEEK 1. IN DETAIL.

Week 1 — Base Phase. Building running volume and station strength simultaneously before adding race-specific intensity later in the block.

Block 1 · Week 1
DAY 1
Strength · Lower
  • Back Squat4 × 6 @ 75%
  • Sled Push5 × 20m
  • Walking Lunge3 × 10/side
  • Sandbag Carry3 × 40m
  • Plank3 × 45s
DAY 2
Running · Tempo
  • Warm-up10 min easy
  • Tempo Run4 × 1km @ race pace
  • Rest90s between
  • Cool-down10 min easy
DAY 3
Strength · Upper + Row
  • Bench Press4 × 6 @ 75%
  • Pull-up4 × 6
  • DB Shoulder Press3 × 8
  • Row5 × 500m @ moderate
  • Burpee Broad Jump3 × 10
DAY 4
Hyrox Simulation
  • Warm-up10 min
  • 1km Run + 100 Wall Balls
  • 1km Run + Farmer Carry 200m
  • 1km Run + 40 Burpee Broad Jumps
  • Cool-down10 min
DAY 5
Long Run
  • Easy Run45–60 min
  • Target HRZone 2 / conversational
  • Add 5 × 30s stridesEnd of run

All 52 weeks are built, progressed, and delivered inside the app. Start any Monday.

Equipment

WHAT YOU NEED.

Hyrox Prep requires access to a full gym plus the specific race equipment. Partial kit will limit your preparation.

BARBELL + PLATES
Essential
SQUAT RACK
Essential
SLED
Essential
ROWING MACHINE
Essential
RUNNING ACCESS
Essential
MEDICINE BALL
Recommended
KETTLEBELLS
Recommended
PULL-UP BAR
Recommended
Your Coach

BUILT BY A PROFESSIONAL.

Conall McElholm

CONALL McELHOLM

S&C Coach · Ulster Rugby · MSc · PhD Candidate

Hyrox Prep applies concurrent endurance-strength periodisation principles refined across 15+ years in elite sport. MSc in Strength & Conditioning Science, currently completing a PhD at St Mary's University researching bike sprint protocols — directly relevant to mixed-modality race preparation.

FAQ

BEFORE YOU START.

Ideally 16 weeks out. The programme has a 12-week race-specific peak built in, with 4 weeks of build before that. If you're closer to race day, start in the appropriate block — the app will route you.
Access to one helps but rowing alternatives are programmed throughout. A SkiErg becomes more important in the race-specific phase (final 8 weeks) where movement-specific adaptation matters most.
No — running is half the race. Treadmill is fine but you need access to continuous running. Outdoor is preferred where possible for pacing skill.
Yes. Your subscription gives you access to all 8 programmes. Post-race, Iron Base or Build & Burn are natural follow-ons.

START HYROX PREP.
TODAY.

7 days free. £9.99/month after. Cancel anytime.

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