What to do when you have an evening HYROX race Evening races throw people off because they are not used to performing late in the day. The key is to treat the entire day like a slow build toward your start time without draining your energy. Here is the simple plan. Eat normal meals Start with your regular breakfast and lunch. Do not stack calories or try to “carb load” at once. Keep everything familiar and predictable. Move early in the day Get outside or do a short shakeout. Ten to twenty minutes of easy movement raises your core temperature and clears out stiffness without creating fatigue. Carbs during the day Think small doses. Fruit, simple grains, sports drinks, or light snacks. Slow and steady carbohydrate intake keeps your glycogen levels stable leading into the race. Do not over eat Large meals slow digestion and leave you feeling heavy. Stay light. Keep fat and fiber lower than normal. Keep hydration steady. Relax Your goal is to stay calm and present. Sit, walk, stret...