I never officially “quit” triathlon… but after 12 years in the sport—and a few serious accidents and injuries—spending 4 to 6 hours on a bike started to feel less like fun and more like a waste of precious time. With the shift to working full-time, every hour now counts more than ever. It became clear that quality over quantity was going to be the key to staying in peak shape.
Years ago, a mate back in Australia mentioned a sport called HYROX and said, “You’d be great at it.” At the time, I laughed it off—“Yeah mate, maybe one day.” Well, that day has arrived.
Next weekend, on April 12th, I’ll be lining up for my first HYROX competition after 10 solid weeks of focused, all-in training. I’m feeling strong and confident, even aiming for a podium finish. But it’s my debut in this format, so if I blow up… so be it—I’ll learn, grow, and come back stronger.
HYROX is growing rapidly—not just in Australia but around the world, with new events popping up across Asia. My plan is to compete in four races this year, then return to the iconic Laguna Phuket Triathlon in November—though this time, I’ll be sticking to the sprint distance.
Keep an eye out for my results this weekend—I’ll be sharing a full race recap once I’ve recovered from the trip to Taiwan!
Thanks for following along on this next chapter.
– Aaron Buchan