HYROX & Hybrid

You have trained, prepared, and practiced — now it's time for your HYROX event. HPT Athlete Vivian Tafuto put together a guide to help you come to the line confident and ready to crush.

CrossFit and HYROX both demand a lot from your body — but not in the same way. We sat down with five-time CrossFit Games champion and HYROX athlete Tia-Clair Toomey to break down exactly how fueling changes between the two.

HYROX is having a moment right now — from your local gym to the world stage. But knowing you want to do one, and knowing how to train for it, are two very different things. Elite 15 athlete Rich Ryan gives us his breakdown of how to build a program to be race-ready.

"If you think your training is important, your recovery is 10 times more." Learn from HYROX athlete James Kelly about how he recovers from the hardest training days so he can come back swinging tomorrow.

Some performances don't just win the event, they redefine what's possible. At HYROX Warsaw, Joanna Wietrzyk completed the Grand Slam and became the first athlete in HYROX history to win all four Major titles. She also set a new World Record at 54:25.08.

For nearly eight hours, Taylor Knibb had raced on the edge of perfection — until everything changed. This is the story behind Knibb's 2025 IRONMAN World Championship.

David Roche is a beacon for hard work, self-belief, and pushing the boundaries of performance. From his debut 100mi course record surprise at Leadville to crushing that time a year later, here is how David transformed as an athlete.

Coming off a disappointing performance at the Western States, David wasn't particularly excited about setting a bold new goal. His coach (and wife) Megan, well, she had other plans. Here are the lessons David learned from another course record and breakthrough race at Leadville 100.

Meet Dylan Johnson – the racer who won his first National Championship at 21 and refuses to let tradition dictate training when the data says otherwise.

"Am I seeing stars, or are there actually stars?" Ryan Collins asked this to friends and family after winning the Ultra Cycling National Championships...and being hit by a car on course. Check out his full race report here.

Ferdinand Airault put on a masterclass performance at the Canyons 100mi Ultra. Through patience, confidence, and fueling, he claimed the win through the final miles in stride. Check out the race report he shared with us for this article.

HPT athlete Alexey Vermeulen takes us through a packed spring season in his latest race recap. From the Life Time Grand Prix opener to a booming Gran Fondo, Alexey reflects on key lessons, standout moments, and what’s next.

"Sea Otter is a stressful race because it is the kickoff to the LTGP (Lifetime Grand Prix). You never really know where anyone's fitness stands and there isn't really a hierarchy for the year yet, so people are willing to do a lot for a result." Jump into the first recap of the season with Alexey following his podium at Sea Otter.

Bobby Julich is back with another piece sharing the stories behind his worst bonks ever. This isn't a highlight reel by any means, but rather an example of what the old-school mindset around fueling cost him... and can cost you.

You may know him as a dominant para-cyclist, but Dennis Connors is a versatile athlete. Hear how he claimed his third USA Climbing Para National Title and secured a spot on the National Team.

Guest writer, cycling legend, and Olympic medalist Bobby Julich reflects on his time as a pro athlete. Specifically in today's article, he shares the advice he received that shaped him as an athlete – whether that was for better or worse.

The first month of 2025 came in fast and heavy. What is usually a fairly lethargic month filled with base training, season preparations, and little racing to follow kept us on our toes. We aren’t complaining – here are the highlights of January at The Feed.

Taylor Knibb has completed a remarkable achievement by securing her third consecutive Ironman 70.3 World Championship title. In the 2024 championship held in Taupō, New Zealand, she delivered a dominant performance to claim the title yet again.

2024: A Year of Surpassing Expectations and Embracing the Journey. Enjoy this piece from our HPT athlete, LTGP silver medalist, and Leadville 100 winner Melisa Rollins.

HPT Athlete Mary Denholm shares her experience and fueling logistics employed to take silver at the JFK 50 and break the previous women's record.

Ryan Collins just can't stop. He is always finding, pushing, and rewriting the limits of ultra-endurance efforts. He recently won the 6hr event at Ultra Cycling Worlds, setting a new course record. Here is Ryan's debrief of the experience and fueling lessons gained from this effort.

After a stunning day at the Leadville Trail 100, David Roche set his sights on the Javelina 100 where he could earn a Golden Ticket to the Western States 100. It wasn't just another race, it was a chance to confirm his faith in high-carb fueling and challenge the limits of what he thought was possible.

Kona certainly didn't disappoint. It had everything from bold pacing strategies and record-breaking splits to unexpected lead changes and unfortunate blow-ups. Our HPT athlete, Magnus Ditlev, faced these challenges and mounted an impressive late-race push to secure the silver medal.

This piece is shared by Rachel Drake, a guest writer and trail runner who recently competed in the Mammoth Trail Fest. She shares her experience fighting for the podium, fueling strategy, and tips she thinks fellow athletes could learn from when the race day nerves come around.