03/11/2026
HYROX Birmingham… where on earth did THAT come from?! 🤯🔥
Lisa Steele and I went into our pairs race hoping to sneak under 1 hour 10 minutes…
We crossed the line in 1:05:29! 🙌
Perhaps watching our friends Krystle and Fraser smash out a sensational 1:08 the day before had something to do with it. Nothing like a little friendly inspiration to get the legs moving! 😉
Whatever it was, we went for it. Four-minute kilometres, a sled pull that somehow turned out to be our best station — despite carpets that felt like they’d been fitted with Velcro — and then one final surprise…
Our results graphic showed 2nd in our age category. WHHHAAATTT?! 🥈😳
Looking back, though, it was my gym members and family who kept me going. Every time it felt too tough, I thought about you lot. The effort you put in, the determination you show and the support you give me. You were in my corner, even when you weren’t beside the course. ❤️
And Lisa… incredible. Watching you push, pull and throw those men’s weights around while we both kept digging deep was inspirational. What a partner to share that finish line with. 💪
Very tired legs. Very big smiles. One very proud gym owner.
So… what’s next? 👀🔥💪🧡