Have you heard of Hyrox, the timed race involving eight exercises and 8km of running? CNA’s Lee Chong Ming embarked on a two-month training journey to see if he could conquer the race.
CNA's Lee Chong Ming at the farmer's carry station during the Hyrox men's open category event at the Singapore Expo on Aug 31, 2024. Imagine waking up most days feeling like your body’s been through a war. That was my reality for the past two months, thanks to Hyrox training.
I participated in the men’s open category at the Expo on Aug 31. The event had a turnout similar to the one in June. However, the first training session on Jul 13 was a wake-up call. At 7am, we hit the MacRitchie trail for a 10km run, followed by strength training. “So you can’t stick to your consistent pace, you’ve got to work on your threshold runs and pacing,” he pointed out.
Compound exercises like deadlifts and squats, along with explosive movements like thrusters, also helped prepare me for the stations.But with increased intensity comes the need for proper recovery. Sean emphasised that sleep, good nutrition, and stretching were just as important. By race week, the fatigue from weeks of intensive training had built up in my body. I didn't feel fresh on game day.My strategy was to conserve energy early on, knowing that the sled push and pull would drain me. Once those were out of the way, the rest should feel easyAt the starting line, excitement mingled with nerves. The race began, and I set off at a steady pace, hitting 1km in 5 minutes. The Ski Erg station followed suit, and I was on track.
But then, a cramp from the lunges set in, making it impossible to maintain my earlier pace. I slowed down, knowing that pushing too hard could wreck any chance of a strong finish.For many Hyrox participants, this station is a notorious challenge. The judge’s “no rep” echoes when you miss the target or don’t squat low enough.
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