Real Athletes. Real Progress.
Different starting points. Different goals. Real people doing things they once thought were out of reach.
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First HYROX
Sarah
'Four months earlier, she couldn’t run 3 km'
Sarah completed her first HYROX doubles in 1:39:06, running every kilometre.
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Overcoming Challenges
Rhi Powell
'Building confidence to race'
After struggling with race anxiety, Rhi went on to complete four HYROX events.
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Personal Best
Helen Norbury
'Breaking through a performance plateau'
Helen improved her HYROX time from approximately 1:43 to 1:35.
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Personal Best
Michael Cook
'A new chapter at 60'
Michael improved his HYROX time from 1:46:23 to 1:31:05.
CHALLENGES
Niamh Gould
She Thought Running Wasn't for Her.
Niamh went from struggling with running to completing 5K in 31 minutes, 10K in one hour and her first HYROX doubles in 1:23.
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CHALLENGES
Carol Sargent
She Was Training More Than Ever. Less Was the Answer.
With a CrossFit background and a love of group classes, Carol was already working incredibly hard. But too much training was limiting her progress. By reducing unnecessary sessions and following a more structured programme, she improved her running and overall HYROX race performance.
CHALLENGES
Mark Rojas
A Diabetes Diagnosis. Then His First HYROX.
After being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, Mark decided to make a change. He completed his first HYROX and improved his running split from 56:30 to 47:26.
FIRST HYROX
Greg Ward
He Didn't Think His Achilles Could Handle Running.
Greg started training with Achilles concerns and the pressures of a demanding job. Through consistent strength work and gradual running progress, he completed his first HYROX in 1:22.
CHALLENGES
Peter Hicks
Inspired by His Daughter. Then He Took on HYROX.
With no previous strength-training experience, Peter joined Perform after watching his daughter race. He learned to train with structure and went on to complete his own HYROX.
CHALLENGES
Alex Kent
From GP and Mum of Two to HYROX Addict.
Alex balances family life and training while developing a real passion for HYROX. Her story is about making room for a challenge and discovering what she's capable of.
PERSONAL BEST
Lucy Williams
Six Weeks to Her First HYROX. Then Faster Again.
Lucy signed up for her first HYROX just six weeks before Cardiff. She committed to learning the movements and went on to improve her race time from 1:26:30 to 1:24:25.
CHALLENGES
Amanda Nutbeam
She Wasn't Sure She Could Even Run Enough.
Amanda started with doubts about HYROX and how she'd manage the running. With training that fitted her life, she completed her first race and improved from 2:12:39 to 2:02:52.
CHALLENGES
Una Kehoe
A Serious Concussion. Then a HYROX Comeback.
After suffering a serious concussion playing rugby, Una faced a difficult return to training. She rebuilt her confidence and fitness and went on to complete HYROX in 1:30:20.
CHALLENGES
Jen Walker
Asthma, a Demanding Job and Her First HYROX.
Balancing a demanding career and managing asthma, Jen committed to structured training and improved her HYROX doubles time from 2:04 to 1:53.
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PERSONAL BEST
Joanne
Two Running PBs. Stronger Than Ever.
Joanne has made huge progress with her running, strength and body composition. She achieved a 10K PB of 58:14 and a half-marathon PB of 2:12:35, building confidence along the way.
PERSONAL BEST
Dominic Sadie
He Swore He'd Never Do HYROX. Then He Did Three Solos.
CHALLENGES
Kadeen
After a Stroke, She Travelled to Glasgow for Her First HYROX.
Kadeen travelled from America to Glasgow to take on her first HYROX solo after experiencing a stroke and being advised against racing. Her determination to reach that start line made this an unforgettable Wilder story.
FIRST HYROX
Antoinette
Her First HYROX in Her Seventies. A Boston Finish.
Already active and ambitious, Antoinette wanted to take on a completely new challenge. She trained for her first HYROX in Boston and completed it in approximately 2 hours 45 minutes, showing that new challenges don't come with an age limit.
CHALLENGES
Fiona Dwinger
She Came to Lose Weight. She Became a Hybrid Athlete.
Fiona's journey with Wilder began with weight loss. Over time, her goals grew far beyond the scales as she developed her strength, running and confidence to take on hybrid fitness challenges. A long-term coaching relationship built on consistent progress.
FIRST HYROX
Teresa
A Brilliant Runner. But Strength Was the Missing Piece.
Teresa already had a strong running background, but wanted to develop the strength needed for her first HYROX solo in Las Vegas. She committed to the work and completed her first race in an impressive 1 hour 19 minutes.
FIRST HYROX
Heidi
Strong Already. Running Was the Missing Piece.
Heidi had the strength to take on HYROX, but running was her biggest challenge. With focused training to develop her endurance, she prepared for her first solo race and successfully crossed the finish line.
FIRST HYROX
Temi
Her First HYROX. And We Did It Together.
Temi took on her very first HYROX as part of a relay team alongside Graz. It was her introduction to the atmosphere, teamwork and excitement of race day, and a milestone we're proud to have shared with her.
CHALLENGES
Sarah Hunter
She Tried HYROX. Then Found Her Love for Deadly Dozen.
Sarah began with a HYROX relay before progressing to solo and doubles races, including racing alongside Joanna, whom she met through Wilder's Perform group. Along the way, she discovered a passion for Deadly Dozen and began focusing her training on the events she enjoyed most.
FIRST HYROX
Sarah Ward
Her First HYROX Doubles. While Pregnant.
Sarah took on her first HYROX doubles race during pregnancy, creating a memorable milestone in her fitness journey. Her story is a celebration of her individual achievement, with more details about her training and race experience to follow.
FIRST HYROX
Pat
Her First HYROX Mixed Doubles. A Milestone to Celebrate.
Pat took on her first HYROX mixed doubles race after training with Michele. It was a meaningful new challenge and a race-day experience worth celebrating. Her full story and personal reflections will be added later.
FIRST HYROX
Carrie
Her Husband Gifted Her HYROX Coaching. She Crossed the Finish Line.
Carrie had a goal of completing her first HYROX, and her husband supported that ambition by gifting her coaching with Wilder. With Michele guiding her preparation, Carrie trained for the challenge and successfully completed her first race.
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PERSONAL BEST
Ed Brennan
Two HYROX Races Without Improvement. Then a Breakthrough.
After completing two HYROX races without seeing the progress he wanted, Ed joined Wilder to train with more purpose. His third race brought a significant personal best and showed what focused preparation could achieve.
PERSONAL BEST
Sam Resugan
She Wanted to Run Faster. So We Built the Engine.
Sam joined Wilder wanting to improve her running speed and overall HYROX performance. Through structured coaching and consistent training, she developed her running fitness and made meaningful progress towards becoming a faster, stronger athlete.
PERSONAL BEST
Jamie Jones
He Came to Improve His HYROX. He Left as a Coach.
Jamie had already competed in HYROX but was not seeing the progress he wanted. Working with Michele, he improved his running and race performance, developed his confidence and eventually became a HYROX coach himself. Today, he helps others prepare for their first races and remains part of the Wilder community as an admin of HYROX Newbies.
PERSONAL BEST
Chloe Attiwill
She Won a Year of Coaching. Then Started Winning Podium Places.
Chloe joined Wilder after winning a year of coaching through a Rocktskins giveaway. Working with Michele, she developed her running and race performance, going on to achieve multiple HYROX podium finishes and podium results in DEKA and other fitness competitions. Her commitment to training has been phenomenal.