Good decisions start with understanding
After every race, I ask myself the same question: Where could I have done better today? Interestingly, the answer is rarely about motivation. More often, it comes down to the…
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Targeted HYROX Training: How to Break the 60-Minute Barrier
Hard training isn’t that difficult. But training effectively—and getting a little better with every session—that’s a lot harder. That’s what targeted training for HYROX is all about. To do that,…
Why HYROX hurts differently than a marathon or an Ironman — and how to learn to embrace pain instead of avoiding it
HYROX, a marathon, or an Ironman: all three require suffering. But each comes with its own version of pain. Pain is not universal. The way your body and mind respond…
Run faster in HYROX: the physiology behind performance
Whether you like it or not: more than half of a HYROX consists of running. And that’s exactly where many athletes lose time. Especially HYROX athletes with a strength or…
Does strength training make you a better runner?
Does strength training make you a better runner? Or does it actually make you heavier and slower? Many runners and triathletes are unsure about this. I had the same question.…
Breaking the One-Hour Barrier in Hyrox: What Needs to Change
Breaking the one-hour barrier in Hyrox. That was my goal for Hyrox Rotterdam. I was aiming to break the world record in the M50-54 'open' category. For a long time,…
Hyrox Race plan: Tips, Tricks & Pacing
How do you design a Hyrox race plan? With a pacing strategy that is both realistic and achievable? For my world record attempt at Hyrox Rotterdam—where I’m aiming for a…
The future of coaching in endurance sports
This blog about the future of coaching in endurance sports starts with the past. Thirty years ago, Herman Vrijhof was my first coach. Twice a week, Herman stood trackside at…
Continuous lactate measurement during training
Can continuous lactate measurement during training improve your performance? With every training session, you disrupt the balance in your body, which results in a response—a phenomenon known as the training…
Hyrox test event data: five tips to improve your Hyrox
In this blog, we analyze Hyrox test event data and provide you with five tips to improve your Hyrox performance. Hyrox is all about endurance, strength, and mental resilience. It…
