8 WEEK HYROX RACE PREP
Running as the foundation. Strength as the engine. Compromised running as the
skill that wins the race. Eight weeks built around one race date, for Open and
Pro athletes.
The tank is your capacity to keep running well when everything else is already tired. This program builds it in that order: aerobic base, strength, then pacing discipline, all pointed at one race.
WEEKS
UPTO 6 Training Days
1 full race simulation
OPEN AND PRO STANDARDS
WEEKS
UPTO 6 Training Days
1 full race simulation
OPEN AND PRO STANDARDS
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"Before working with Dez and following his system, I had no real structure and my biggest weakness was cardio and endurance. While following this program, everything changed. The long runs and HYROX simulations completely transformed my fitness, and I stopped getting winded the way I used to."
Danny
Preparing for Dallas HYROX
Danny
Preparing for Dallas HYROX
HYROX is eight kilometers of running with a station after every kilometer. Roughly half your race time is spent running, almost all of it on tired legs. Most programs miss this and treat running as an accessory. Building the Tank puts running first every single week, builds full body strength around the stations, and trains compromised running until running tired is the normal state.
Every session is targeted by RPE, a 1 to 10 scale for how hard an effort should feel, so you train at the right intensity and push toward your peak without guessing.
BASE ACCUMULATION
Weeks 1 to 3 build your base, load, and speed.
ADAPTATION
Week 4 is the deload.
OVERLOAD PEAK
Week 5 is the heaviest loading of the block.
FULL SIMULATION
Week 6 is the peak with a full race simulation, all eight kilometers and all eight stations at race weight with race day transitions.
COMPETITION TAPER
Weeks 7 and 8 taper down to race day.
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Eight weeks of programming, built around one race
02
Open and Pro weight standards for every loaded station, current as of the 26/27 season
03
A station by station technique and pacing guide
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Eight weeks of programming, built around one race
02
Open and Pro weight standards for every loaded station, current as of the 26/27 season
04
A fueling and nutrition guide for training and race week
05
A complete race week and race day strategy
06
Warm ups and mobility work for every session
03
A station by station technique and pacing guide
04
A fueling and nutrition guide for training and race week
05
A complete race week and race day strategy
06
Warm ups and mobility work for every session
Building the Tank, $97 / The program for race day.
You have signed up for a HYROX race and want to be fully prepared.
You have raced before and want to beat your time
You already run and lift consistently and can handle an hour of easy running
You want running, strength, and HYROX conditioning in one structured plan
You want to train for Open or Pro standards
You are new to running or structured training.
You want a coach reviewing your training week to week. This is a self guided plan.
Not sure about your base? Start with the Hybrid programs, then step into Building the Tank when
you have a race on the calendar.
Not sure about your base? Start with the Hybrid programs, then step into Building the Tank
when you have a race on the calendar.
Not sure about your base? Start with the Hybrid programs,
then step into Building the Tank when you have
a race on the calendar.
Race day is Day 7 of Week 8. Count back eight weeks from your race date and
that is your start date.
Race day is Day 7 of Week 8. Count back eight weeks from your race date and that is your start date.
Instant digital access
One time payment
Instant digital access
One time payment
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No subscriptions
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Race day is Day 7 of Week 8. Count back eight weeks from your race date and
that is your start date.
Instant digital access
One time payment
No subscriptions
Secure checkout
New to structured training? See the Hybrid programs and start with
Foundation.
New to structured training? See the Hybrid programs and start with Foundation.
Already have a base but no race yet? See the Hybrid programs and choose
Athlete.
Already have a base but no race yet? See the Hybrid programs and choose Athlete.
No. First timers and experienced racers both use this plan. Week 1 includes a 60 minute long run at an easy pace, so you do need a running base.
Up to six training days, with one optional Zone 2 day and one full rest day. Most sessions run 45 to 90 minutes, and the long runs go up to 80 minutes. Race week is much lighter.
A barbell, dumbbells, a sled, a wall ball, a GHD bench, a SkiErg, and a rower. A bike works for Zone 2 days. A sandbag is optional. You'll also need access to a track or a measured running space.
Both. Running distance is the same in each division, and the station weights are what change. Full weight standards are inside the program.
No, it's self guided. For feedback and customization, message me about 1:1 coaching.
Digital programs are non refundable once delivered.
Lifetime access. Many athletes run it again with adjusted paces and heavier loads for a new race.