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HYROX BOSTON 2025 was a dream

This competition was never something that I thought would be attainable for me. I am not someone who thrives off of athletic competition…or so I thought. I always thought that when you do a competition such as HYROX, that you are competing against everyone else, and while that has some truth, the more obvious reality is that it is you vs you and no one else.

Prep started back in July. Tickets were purchased, and panic set in.

“I don’t know if I can do this…” was my only thought going through each of the steps as I checked out and got my singles women confirmation email. Then as I hit checkout, it was no longer a choice and “I don’t know,” became “I have to.”

Ten weeks of prep was amazing. Each week came with a new obstacle to try and conquer, or a new skill to try and learn. Days were filled with work and prep. Workouts that made me sore and tired for days, but after each one completed, the thought of “I can” became more apparent.

Those weeks went by in the blink of an eye. Suddenly my long run of the week went from 3 to 6 miles, my workouts went from mild to full HYROX simulations, and I knew I was as ready as I would be.

I was then introduced to a situation in which I knew in my heart I wanted to help a close friend out and be her doubles partner since she had worked beyond hard in her own prep and was now without a partner. It did not feel like a burden, but a privilege to give her whats he deserved in being able to compete as she had been hoping for.

So with only about 3 weeks left before the competition, I was now signed up for two events. I was only excited. Of course there was always an underlying nervous energy in the pit of my stomach but that was normal and I was pumped.

The experience was truly amazing. The love and support shown through each station at the race in both the doubles and singles event was remarkable. I have so much gratitude for all those who supported me through my prep, asked me how I was, supported me when I was nervous, and showed up for me on the day.