FINDING THE RIGHT HYROX SHOE - A guide from a running technique specialist

"Which shoe should I choose?" That is one of the most common questions in Facebook groups about Hyrox. And that is also the question I will try to answer in this video.
If you don't know what Hyrox is, this isn't a video for you, but in short, it's like crossfit for runners. You run 1000 metres eight times. Between each run, you do things that require more muscle power, like pushing a sled, pulling a sled, burpees, 100 metres of lunges with a sandbag on your shoulders, 100 wall balls, and so on.
Since I'm a compulsive clown, I've also taken the opportunity to put some memes in the video where I make fun of hyrox athletes. I'm sure some people will be upset, but don't forget that everything I say applies to me too.
PODCAST ABOUT HYROX WITH ME AS GUEST: In the excellent podcast about HYROX, Ros Life, you can hear me elaborate on how to think about your running when training and competing in HYROX.
We talk about running cadence, heel striking, why compromised running could be overrated, how to choose a shoe for HYROX, how to change your running throughout a HYROX, depending on what station you’ve just done, the dos and don’ts of treadmill running and lots more.
Available wherever you find podcasts and also on the Rox Lyfe KZbin channel: • Improve Running Techni...
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Fredrik Zillén is an running technique specialist that has over the years helped thousands of runners to a more efficient running technique - from the slowest beginners to members of the Swedish national team in running and triathlon who have participated in the World Championships and the Olympics. Fredrik also writes articles on effective running technique for Runner's World magazine.
Following the success of Fredrik Zilléns online course in Swedish, he has also produced an updated and improved version in English. You can find it here: www.fredrikzillen.com
You find the Swedish version at: www.fredrikzillenonline.se
"Fantastic running course. Fredrik is an excellent teacher with a unique approach. I highly recommend this course to runners of all levels."
Kevin, UK
"The best money I have ever spent. Great mix of humour, practical technique and theory. It’s brilliant and I have been telling all my friends about it. I’ve knocked 30 secs off my average pace to 4:30 and at 53 I’m absolutely astonished how relaxed I feel running. It’s also really helped my cycling my adapting similar techniques and visualisation. Thanks so much."
Paul, UK
"Just wanted to say Im 2/3 through your running program and WOW what an insane difference".
Runner, Texas, USA
”I have done the first two audio lessons now. It's amazing what a difference you made for me. I ran 90 minutes yesterday and have never felt so refreshed both during and after the workout, and then I have never run so fast with the same low heart rate. Thanks for that!!”
Update from a runner after two of the six audio lessons
I can honestly say it is some of the clearest and best instruction I have ever recieved in any topic. After a year of shin splints I went for a run yesterday and was almost in (joyful) tears because I had zero pain, so thank you!!
Andrew
”I got your online course and it almost instantly fixed my running form. I can prove that by having half an hour faster marathon finishing time.”
Runner, Indonesia
"I knew nothing about running other than put one foot forward in front of the other...and fast. Then I signed up for his course. Mind blowing!... and too cheap if you ask me. Totally recommend it."
Runner
Read more testimonials here: fredrikzillenonline.newzenler...
The course in English: fredrikzillenonline.newzenler...
The course in Swedish: www.fredrikzillenonline.se

[@ElteHupkes]

To provide a counterfactual: I have had flaky grip in the Pro division on several occasions on both push and pull, even with fairly grippy shoes (Endorphin Pro 3 and the RC Elite V1). Both happened on what I like to call "bad sled days", which amount to maybe 20-25% of the races I've been in. It is a public secret that the sleds can feel very different on different days (or even different lanes on the same day some times) depending on carpet and venue conditions (temperature, humidity). My not very thorough analysis of the data also seems to imply that the differential is more pronounced the heavier the sleds are (so the Men's Pro sleds have the highest odds of disaster). If a shoe is even moderately grippy you'll most likely still get away with it, but if not, it could end a Pro race. The MS Sky+ is my favorite road super shoe, but I've never dared to race a Hyrox in it for that reason. By and large I agree though, as long as you hit that 95% percentile of "sled will move" any shoe will do, and that means you probably want a fast super shoe. And if you're racing Open weights, unless you have a _very_ low body weight, just stop worrying and put on your fastest running racers. FWIW lunges are indeed a bit trickier on high stack shoes, but anecdotally I find a bouncy foam actually lengthens my burpee broad jumps. It's kind of a wash on average. Unrelated: I actually went through your course last year and liked it. There were some good takeaways even for somebody with quite a bit of running experience. So here, take this testimonial and my sincere thanks 🙃.

[@thisischristiandavid]

Subscribed and really getting into your videos 👍 Love learning about better running technique and Hyrox. Thanks Frederik

[@Nlevfitness]

👍Grip for Pro weights sled pull rather than push is crucial. Too little and you're in big trouble.

[@firehorseweddingphotograph3995]

Very happy with my Puma Deviate Nitro 2’s last weekend in Bordeaux. Less happy with my own performance 😂

[@gianlucadelvillani8081]

Hi, would you recommend the deviate nitro elite 2 (or deviate nitro 2)? Weight 88 kg, average pace in hyrox 4'30”/km! Or do you have any other better advice? Thank you in advance

[@zdravkozoric7844]

Funny.All that video just to show who is winner in hyrox. 😂

[@IliaRox]

😂

[@khadijahyaacob8915]

You’re 50?!

[@hektor6766]

iirc, in one video he said he was 56.