# @bret_gornik on Instagram

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- **Posted:** 2026-08-17T02:18:57.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Bret Gornik (@bret_gornik) — https://gondola.cc/bret_gornik

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Optimize your Hyrox doubles success

Hyrox doubles isn’t about splitting everything 50/50.

It’s about getting the best performance out of two different athletes.

Here’s how I approach it:

1. Split the work based on fitness

Equal doesn’t mean optimal.

If one athlete is stronger on the sleds, let them do more.

If one athlete is better at wall balls, use that advantage.

Your goal is the fastest team time, not making sure everyone does exactly half.

2. Have the fitter athlete finish the stations

Whenever possible, I want the fitter athlete finishing the station.

Why?

They can push harder knowing they have the upcoming run to recover while their partner helps set the pace.

It also gives the other athlete a little extra recovery before running again.

3. Communicate constantly

Don’t wait until you’re exhausted to figure out who is taking over.

“10 more.”

“Take it.”

“I’m good.”

“You finish.”

Simple communication keeps transitions fast and eliminates confusion.

4. Run for the slower athlete

You have to run together.

So crushing your partner on the runs doesn’t make your team faster.

Find the fastest sustainable pace that allows both athletes to arrive at the next station ready to work.

5. Practice your strategy before race day

Know who starts.

Know who finishes.

Know roughly where you want to switch.

Then practice it under fatigue.

The best doubles teams aren’t just two fit people.

They understand how to use each other’s strengths to create one great race.

Comment “Doubles” for my free tool! 

#Hyrox #HyroxDoubles #HyroxTraining #RaceStrategy #HybridAthlete

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racestrategy, hyroxtraining, hyroxdoubles, hyrox, hybridathlete

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