23 Days Out: Are You Ready for HYROX Dallas?
- Anabel Cruz
- 6 days ago
- 4 min read
With only 23 days remaining until HYROX Dallas (Nov 21-23, 2025) in the heart of Texas, it’s time to sharpen your preparation, solidify your strategy, and get mentally locked in. Whether you’re racing solo, with a partner, or as part of a team, this is your roadmap for success. Here’s the checklist - and deeper how-to - tailored for what the race demands.
Race Day Essentials
What You’re In For
HYROX’s signature format: eight 1 km runs, each followed by a functional workout station.
Every station is standardized globally - so you’re racing the world, not just your gym.
The Dallas event spans a full weekend of competition and experience.
23-Day Readiness Plan
Here’s a breakdown of how to allocate your time, with what to focus on, and the key details you must have sorted.
Week 1-2 (Days 23 → 10): Sharpen & Lock In
Pace & transition drills: simulate the race sequence - run 1 km, perform the station, then run again. Getting the transition rhythm is essential.
Station-specific technique: Focus on movements like sled push, sled pull, ski erg, row, farmers carry, sandbag lunges, wall balls. In the HYROX FAQ they list these explicitly.
Race-pace running: Though the runs are only 1 km each, they accumulate (8 km total), so build in 800 to 1000 m intervals at your target race pace, with short rest.
Nutrition & hydration routine test: Whatever you plan to use on race day (pre-race meal, during recovery, hydration) try it now so you’re not experimenting during the event.
Week 3 (Days 10 → 3): Taper & Strategy
Reduce volume, maintain intensity: Cut back overall volume but keep bursts at race intensity so you’re sharp without fatigued.
Race plan session: Know your start wave, gear check, warm-up, when you’ll hit each priority (stations you’re weaker at). HYROX’s Athlete Guide for Dallas outlines logistics.
Gear check: Your shoes, socks, gloves (if used for sleds/carries), nutrition, timing chip - everything should be ready and packed.
Mental rehearsal: Visualize yourself moving through each station, handling fatigue, transitions smooth, finish strong.
Final Days (Days 3 → 0): Recovery & Execution
Light session: A short, sharp workout (e.g., 2×1 km runs + 2 stations) just to wake you up.
Sleep & eat well: Prioritize quality sleep, lean protein, plenty of veggies, good hydration. Avoid new stressors.
Plan logistics: Travel to Dallas, check in, athlete briefing, venue layout, start list. Ensure you know your wave/time.
Pre-race routine: Arrive at the venue early, do your warm-up, mobility, dynamic activation for hips/core, mental calm.
Race-Day Tips (for HYROX Dallas)
Start steady: Early stations often hurt when you go out too hot. Keep first 1–2 km controlled.
Transitions matter: Every second counts when you drop the ski erg and sprint to the sled. Practice quick change-overs.
Prioritize weak stations: Have a plan for your less-favorite station (e.g., sandbag lunges). If you hit those well, the rest flows.
Fuel smart: A charcoal-approved routine: light carb + moderate protein ~2 h pre-race, small snack ~30 min prior. Hydrate early.
Spectator energy counts: HYROX events are high-energy, indoor, loud DJ, crowds - use that to your advantage.
Finish strong: Many fade in last runs/stations - keep focus to perform wall balls and final 1 km as best you can; strong finish feels great.
Final Checklist: Are You Ready?
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