4 Key Things to Prepare for your next Hyrox Race
The Final Countdown: Do these 4 things to perform at your best.
Sleep, Make it a Priority
One cannot emphasize the importance of sleep for recovery. I recall a piece of advice from an Australian-ranked triple jumper during my youth - he revealed that he got 8-9 hours of sleep every night and over 10 hours on the weekends. While others were out drinking and partying, he was at home, preparing for the next day's race or training. Quality sleep allows your body to repair and regenerate, making it a non-negotiable part of any effective recovery routine. There is “No Hack” just sleep.
More information on Sleep for performance here by LOUISA NICOLA
Hydration
Proper hydration is a fundamental aspect of pre-race preparation yet many underestimate its significance. Consider your daily water intake, especially in the days leading up to your race. Begin sipping on an electrolyte drink a few hours before your race.
Warm Up.
Spend at least 10-15mins before your race bringing your heart rate and body temperature up to its operating level. A Race Car driver doesn’t drive his car flat out on the first lap. He spends time warming the tyres and bringing the oil up to temperature. Your body is the same. Breaking into a light sweat is a good indication that your body is ready to perform. Prime the muscles that you are going to use during the race. Hyrox provides a warm-up area with equipment. Spend a few minutes on the ski erg and push the sled 20 meters to a feel of the weight.
Nutrition: Fueling before your race.
If you have an early race start get up at least a few hours before your race and and fuel your system. Nutrition plays a pivotal role in events that last longer the 1 hour. Eat a normal breakfast, if you normally don’t eat breakfast eat some simple carbs so they are easy to process. Toast with honey and a few berries. Just keep it simple and don’t eat anything that you don’t have regularly.