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World Record in Pro Doubles Hyrox! Full Miami Recap + Strategy Breakdown
Trenton ·April 21, 2025 · 2 min read
We broke the Pro Doubles World Record in Miami 🏆 and I’m breaking down the entire race: our strategy, pacing, mindset, and what this means for singles racing. If you’re running Hyrox doubles or aiming for Elite 15, this episode is a deep dive into how to think and train like a pro team.
Covered:
The impact of racing at 9PM 🕘
How to pair with the right doubles partner 👯♂️
Our exact splits and pacing vs threshold training 📊
What we learned for the upcoming Atlanta singles race 🔥
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⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 - Sponsored by Rocks Opt
00:52 - Hyrox Worlds prep & RMR App
01:45 - Why I’m solo today
02:48 - Racing at 9PM & post-race fatigue
04:00 - Travel recovery tip: Orthomol supplement
04:59 - What we’re covering today: singles vs doubles breakdown
06:33 - What is Elite 15 Pro Doubles?
08:02 - Our team history + prior record attempts
09:10 - How to choose the right doubles partner
10:30 - Matching archetypes & training style
11:43 - Miami Race Recap: New World Record time
13:07 - Run strategy and threshold pacing
16:55 - How to calculate actual run pace in Hyrox
18:26 - Using VDOT to project race pace
22:11 - Projecting singles pace from doubles
25:00 - Doubles strategy: run chill, then hammer
27:05 - Reviewing all 8 runs
28:00 - Station-by-station breakdown
29:13 - Sled push strategy
31:41 - Sled pull hiccup and lesson learned
33:45 - Going all-in on burpee broad jumps
36:01 - Row pacing and split strategy
37:05 - Chalk, gloves, and grip for farmers carry
38:02 - Our lunge station weak spot
39:00 - Wall ball strategy: 60/40 split
41:04 - Final reflections & next goal: sub-48?
42:38 - Course density & racing conditions
43:45 - Post-race tips: food, packing, and sleep
44:57 - Thanks and wrap up
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