Why you didn’t improve in your second HYROX race Most athletes finish their first HYROX and immediately attack the stations they struggled with. More sleds. More wall balls. More burpees. That feels logical. It’s usually the wrong move. What actually limited your race was not one station. It was your ability to recover and run well after every station. Without a bigger aerobic engine, fixing individual stations barely moves the needle. You might be a little faster once, but your runs still slow down and the back half still falls apart. Here’s how to actually improve for your next race. 1. Build aerobic capacity first Run more. Add weekly mileage gradually. Spend time in Zone 2 so your heart rate recovers faster between efforts. 2. Add longer efforts HYROX lasts 75 to 100 minutes. Your training should include longer runs and aerobic sessions that teach you to stay controlled for extended periods. 3. Practice compromised running Run immediately after ergs or strength work so your...