24/09/2026
2.5 years into this sport now….
A lot of great memories, some ups and downs and lots of lessons learned along the way. Here are a few things my first HYROX seasons have taught me, both as an athlete and as a coach.
The right people are everything.
Don’t get lost focusing on results and times only. Surround yourself with people who cheer for you, no matter the outcome.
Patience.
Success is a long-term game.
My first season went extremely well, which led to high hopes and some unrealistic expectations. But the better you get, the smaller the improvements become, and progress isn’t always visible. Sometimes you put in months of hard work without seeing the results you hoped for. Especially in those moments it’s important to stay consistent and trust your work.
Fall in love with the process.
One thing I’ve learned (and still learning) is to focus less on times and results and more on enjoying the work you put in every day. Find a training volume and approach that work for YOU, something you can stick to for months without losing the passion for what you do.
Be grateful for what this sport gives you.
Something I’ve learned is to appreciate all the things that are easy to take for granted. Being healthy and injury-free, having the support of amazing people and sponsors, and getting to travel to new places and countries because of this sport. None of this is guaranteed, and sometimes we get so caught up in chasing the next goal that we forget how lucky we are to be doing all of this in the first place. Take the opportunities you get and make the most of them.
Surround yourself with people you can learn from.
Find people who inspire you, challenge you and help you become better. Stay curious and never stop learning. A good coach can give you so much more than just a training plan – guidance, confidence and a different perspective when you need it most. I’m extremely grateful to have worked with my coach Steven Collins MSc | Online Health & Performance Coach since the beginning and excited to see what we can achieve together.
And that’s exactly what I try to pass on to my own athletes at qalcha. . Not just helping them become better athletes, but finding their own way to enjoy t
