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Guides, studies and tools for hybrid athletes.

From Hyrox pacing to AI coaching, from strength + running programming to elite-program teardowns. No bullshit, public sources, updated 2026.

Guide · Hyrox

Hyrox Training Plan: 12-Week Guide for First-Time and Returning Athletes

Hyrox training plan built for working athletes: 12-week structure, weekly split, run-strength balance, station drills, and how to track it on ZON.

22 min read · 2026-06-27
Guide · Hyrox

Best Hyrox Workout App in 2026: Head-to-Head Comparison for Hybrid Athletes

Real-world test of ZON, Hevy, Hybrid Coach, Strong and Fitbod across runs, stations and race simulations. Seven criteria, one scorecard, an honest pick per athlete profile.

18 min read · 2026-06-27
Running pace calculator: average speed, pace per km and splits
Tool · Running

Running pace calculator: average speed, pace per km and splits

Compute your average speed, pace per km and splits (5K, 10K, half, marathon) instantly. Free interactive tool to plan every key session and race.

9 min read · 2026-06-16
How to Combine Strength and Running: A Coach's Framework
Guide · Hybrid training

How to Combine Strength and Running: A Coach's Framework

A coach's framework for programming strength and running for the same athlete. The interference effect explained, 3 weekly templates (beginner → Hyrox), session ordering and how to dodge the classic mistakes.

18 min read · 2026-06-09
Hyrox Pace Calculator 2026: split-by-split race strategy
Guide · Hyrox

Hyrox Pace Calculator 2026: split-by-split race strategy

Calculate your Hyrox race pace station by station. Free interactive tool + complete pacing strategy guide for Singles, Doubles and Pro divisions.

12 min read · 2026-05-30
Average Hyrox Finish Times 2026: Percentile Benchmarks
Study · Hyrox

Average Hyrox Finish Times 2026: Percentile Benchmarks

What's a good Hyrox finish time in 2026? Percentile tables from ~50,000 results across Singles, Doubles, Pro and Mixed — see where you actually rank.

14 min read · 2026-05-30
Your clients use ChatGPT for programming: here's the premium response
Editorial · AI

Your clients use ChatGPT for programming: here's the premium response

More than 1 in 3 gym-goers have tried an AI-generated program in 2026. Premium coaches don't compete on price. They compete on what AI can't do. Here's how.

11 min read · 2026-05-30
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