This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Lau Wen Loong, 37, who, over the past two years, has competed in 21 Hyrox races in 11 cities around the world. It has been edited for length and clarity. I hadn’t exercised regularly in two years when a friend said to me, “I think you’ll
Chances are you’ve heard of Hyrox. If not, it may just be a matter of time. Hyrox, a group fitness competition, has grown in popularity. The race combines 1-kilometer running periods with functional fitness stations like sled pushes and pulls, burpees, and farmer’s carries, all in a party atmosphere that’s more like a music festival
