A HYROX competition consists of eight 1km runs, each followed by a functional fitness challenge: 1,000m SkiErg, sled push, sled pull, 80m burpee broad jumps, 1,000m rowing, a 200m farmer’s carry with two 16kg kettlebells, 100m walking lunges with a 10kg sandbag, and finally 100 wall balls using a 4kg medicine ball – all in under 90 minutes!
Frodsham resident Sarah Furlong can do exactly that. Sarah has successfully competed in HYROX endurance and strength events in the UK and overseas. She has competed with Sarah O’Brien and another close friend in women's doubles and her next event will be with her daughter-in-law who originally inspired her to train. At 58, Sarah is a passionate advocate for strength training, particularly for women. Increasingly recognised as an essential part of healthy ageing, strength training supports fitness, mobility and overall wellbeing. The two Sarahs train at Elysium on Main Street where they renewed their friendship after previously rowing together. They value the camaraderie and supportive atmosphere of training as a team.
There are no financial rewards in HYROX. Competitors receive a finisher’s badge, while even World Championship winners receive only a flag. Athletes of all ages compete; at the Stockholm World Championships, the oldest competitor was 75.