Episode 12 Competition Day - will they make it?🏁 Episode Overview

It’s competition day! In this final installment of the HYROX Mini Series, Ann and Sal take you through their full race-day experience — from pre-event nerves to post-finish reflections. They break down what went well, what challenged them, and the lessons they’ll carry into future HYROX events.

💪 What You’ll Hear

1️⃣ Pre-Race Preparation

• How Ann and Sal managed nerves and set realistic expectations for the day.
• Insights into the venue setup, athlete check-in, and the energy of the HYROX arena.

2️⃣ Station-by-Station Breakdown

• A detailed run-through of each of the HYROX workout stations — from SkiErg to the Wall Balls.
• What surprised them most about transitions, pacing, and strategy.
• The hardest and easiest parts of the course (and what they’d do differently next time).

3️⃣ Top Tips for a Successful Competition Day

• How to pace yourself early and avoid “red-lining” too soon.
• Why transitions matter just as much as the stations themselves.
• Hydration, fueling, and recovery advice for race-day performance.

4️⃣ Reflections & What’s Next

• Ann and Sal’s biggest takeaways and lessons learned.
• Key areas they plan to improve before their next HYROX — from sled pulls to wall ball stamina.

🧠 Key Takeaways

• Anyone can do a Hyrox, its all about taking small consistent achievable steps
• You can further than you ever thought possible

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