Ego vs. Reality – the biggest mental mistake in the first HYROX Race
You've trained, googled results, and set a target time –
and it might sound something like this: "I want to finish in under 60 minutes." But where does this number actually come from? And is it realistic?
In this video, I talk about the most common pitfall for first-time HYROX participants: false expectations due to comparing yourself to athletes who have a completely different training age. I explain what training age means, why comparing yourself to professionals is unfair – and how you can approach your first race in a way that leaves you feeling proud instead of frustrated.
In this video:
✔ Where false target times come from & why they're dangerous
✔ What training age means and why it's so important
✔ How to set realistic expectations for your first race
✔ Specific tips for a better first HYROX experience
✔ Why HYROX is a long-term journey – not a one-off result
CHAPTERS
00:00 – Intro
00:57 – Where do false expectations come from?
02:54 – What's your training age?
04:18 – My first race in 2019
04:20 – Comparing myself to the pros – fair or not?
06:35 – Advantages of an individual plan
07:00 – My HYROX coaching for you
08:15 – What's a good "target time"?
10:15 – Tips for your first HYROX race
13:20 – The long-term perspective
13:44 – Outro
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