CrossFit Takes the Stage

While HYROX hits pause this weekend, the CrossFit Games are in full swing in Albany — and endurance fans finally got their event: Run/Row/Run.

What is the test?

A pure monostructural grind:

  • 🏃 4 mile Run
  • 🚣 3,000m Row
  • 🏃 2 mile Run

No barbell cycling, no gymnastics — just engine. And the fittest athletes in the world showed out.

Taking splits off of the live stream and assuming that the distances were measured accurately here is how the winners fared:

Men’s Winner: Jeff Adler (🇨🇦) – 46:16

  • 4 Mile Run: 24:05 (6:01/mi)
  • Row: 10:55 (1:49/500m)
  • 2 Mile Run: 11:16 (5:38/mi)

Women’s Winner: Tia-Clair Toomey (🇦🇺) – 49:49

  • 4 Mile Run: 24:54 (6:14/mi)
  • Row: 12:11 (2:02/500m)
  • 2 Mile Run: 12:44 (6:22/mi)

Tia already owns a HYROX World Record in Pro Doubles. But, will we see either of these two take on a solo HYROX in the next season?

For both Tia and Jeff they spent approximately 76% of their total time on the run and 24% on the row. If we assume that same split for the rest of the field here is how they performed:

  • Average Male Time: 51:07
      • This equates to approximately a 6:30/mi pace and 2:00.7 row pace
  • Average Female Time: 55:46
    • This equates to approximately a 7:01/mi pace and 2:16.3 row pace

They will not be winning the HYROX World Championships (or qualifying) anytime soon. But, for a group with a lot more to prepare for than just endurance, those are impressive splits across the board.

What’s Happening in HYROX?

💤 A Quiet Month

Only two events on the calendar in August:

  • 📍Yokohama – Aug 9
  • 📍Beijing – Aug 23

But you can watch:

  • 🏋️ CrossFit Games
  • 🇺🇸 USATF Championships
  • 🇬🇧 British Athletics Champs

And HYROX stars James Kelly and Joanna Wietrzyk will be racing the Sunshine Coast Marathon this Sunday.

Mo Talks Changes with Rox Lyfe

ICYMI, HYROX co-founder Mo Fuerste dropped some season updates on the Rox Lyfe podcast.

Key Takeaways:

  • 🛷 Sled Consistency: The Centr turf solved one variable in Sled Push and Pull consistency. But, now they need to focus on the sleds themselves.
  • 📺 Broadcast Focus: They are shifting from a focus on reach and eyeballs toward real distribution & media rights
  • ⏱ Penalty Box Incoming: Time penalties may now be served post-Wall Balls
  • 📊 Timing System Update: After a botched release last winter, an improved timing system will be launched soon

🔮 Predictions Already Coming True?

The annual Crystal Ball episode with Brakken, Matt, and Deebo just dropped.

If reports are to be believed, one prediction may have already come true.

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