From Vancouver to What’s Next

How the training has evolved

My last blog post was a post-race reflection from Vancouver — a snapshot of where the system was at that moment.

Since then, something important has happened.

Not a breakthrough workout.
Not a dramatic change.
Not a sudden spike in fitness.

Instead, the training has quietly reorganized itself.

A Green Light, Not a Push

One of the clearest markers came recently: a green light on my latest stress test.

No red flags.
No accumulated fatigue.
No warning signs.

That didn’t give me permission to push harder — it gave me permission to stay the course.

The goal since Vancouver hasn’t been more intensity.
It’s been better continuity.

Flow Over Force (Becoming Practical)

The biggest shift has been moving from doing the work to moving through the work.

That’s shown up in a few key places:

Wall balls
Instead of forcing big sets, I’ve been building rhythm first — shorter sets, cleaner catches, calmer breathing. Recently, those sets have started to string together naturally. The movement is beginning to carry itself.

Burpees
Less vertical movement. Less unnecessary lift. More horizontal flow. The aim isn’t to look powerful — it’s to stay connected and efficient, especially when fatigue starts to accumulate.

Roxzone transitions
This has been a major focus. Calm entry. Calm exit. No rushing. No panic. Just deliberate movement between stations so the work doesn’t bleed into the recovery.

These aren’t “tricks.”
They’re expressions of a system that’s learning how to stay composed under load.

Training That Carries Across Disciplines

One of the most reassuring signs has been how this approach has transferred outside of HYROX-specific sessions.

Recent racing — on the track and on skis — has felt:

• Smooth

• Controlled

• Evenly paced

• Free of strain

Results have come not from forcing speed, but from allowing it.

That tells me the system is healthy.

The Road Ahead

With that foundation in place, the calendar now looks simple and clear:

• Washington D.C. — March
  hYROX Americas Championships (Open Weight)

• Ottawa — May
  A chance to sharpen execution and reinforce race rhythm (Pro Weight)

• HYROX World Championships — June
  The long horizon (Pro weight)

No rushing between them.
No chasing peaks.
Just steady refinement.

Where the Work Is Now

At this stage, the training isn’t about adding more.

It’s about:

• Staying calm

• Preserving flow

• Letting fitness express itself

• Making movement quieter, not louder

The goal isn’t to arrive amped.
It’s to arrive ready.

Closing

From Vancouver to now, the biggest evolution hasn’t been physical.

It’s been learning to trust that:

• Calm doesn’t slow you down

• Flow holds up under pressure

• And consistency beats urgency every time

The work continues — quietly.