How far out from race day should I start using the Playbook?

Ideally 8-12 weeks before your race to get the most from the training splits and pacing practice. But even if you're just a few days out, the station strategies, nutrition protocol, and gear checklist will still make your race day significantly better.

Can I use the Playbook for HYROX Doubles or Relay?

Yes. The station breakdowns and race-day strategies apply to all HYROX formats. For Doubles and Relay, the pacing guidance adjusts slightly since you'll have recovery between stations, but the core strategies remain the same.

HYROX Race Ready Playbook: Coach's Guide

HYROX Race Ready Playbook: Coach's Guide from CrossFit BC. Pacing. Stations. Taper. Race-day strategy. The 12-week HYROX playbook our coaches use to turn nervous athletes into finishers.

Written by:: CrossFit BC Coaching Team
Section:: HYROX
Reading time:: 11 min
Topics:: hyrox, race prep, training, vancouver, hyrox playbook, race strategy
Published:: Saturday, April 11, 2026
Last updated:: Tuesday, August 25, 2026

The HYROX Race-Ready Playbook: Everything You Need Between Now and the Start Line

This article is part of the CrossFit BC journal, written by the coaching staff who run our classes in Olympic Village, Vancouver. We publish what we teach on the floor: training decisions, recovery, nutrition, and the honest tradeoffs behind them.

Common questions

What is the HYROX Race-Ready Playbook?

It's a free, comprehensive race preparation guide built by the HYROX coaching team at CrossFit BC. It includes station-by-station breakdowns, pacing strategies, race-day nutrition plans, a complete gear checklist, and the training splits our athletes actually use. It's designed for both first-time racers and experienced athletes looking to improve their times.

Is the HYROX Playbook free?

Yes, completely free. Enter your name and email on the download page and you'll get instant access to the full PDF. We'll also send a copy to your email for easy access later.

Do I need to train at CrossFit BC to use the Playbook?

No. The Playbook is designed to be useful for any HYROX athlete, regardless of where they train. That said, if you're in Vancouver, our 3x weekly HYROX SIM-ilar sessions are the best way to put the Playbook's strategies into practice with real coaching.