In this episode of the HYROX Coaching Podcast, Aaron and Chris are joined again by Adam Cheang to preview the 2026/27 HYROX season.

They discuss the expanding race calendar, qualification changes, Elite 15 points, Challenger races, breakthrough athletes, major predictions and why execution may matter more than ever as the level continues to rise.

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In this episode:

• How the expanding calendar could change the way athletes plan their season

• Why racing more often does not automatically mean more progress

• Elite licences, qualification roll-downs and ticket access

• Major points and the advantage held by established Elite 15 athletes

• Challenger races and promotion into the Elite 15

• Racing blocks versus spreading races throughout the season

• Breakthrough athletes to watch

• Men’s and women’s major predictions

• Doubles racing and the nationality rules

• Burpee standards, judging and penalties

• Why pacing, transitions and clean execution will decide more races

• Pressure, performance anxiety and racing on the big day

• Drug testing and HYROX’s development as a serious global sport