Pelayo Menendez Fernandez on HYROX Injury Recovery, Race Strategy and Training
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Pelayo Menendez Fernandez discusses his injury recovery, race strategy, and training methods as a top HYROX athlete.
In this episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast, we chat with Pelayo Menendez Fernandez, one of the world's top HYROX athletes and a World Championship Elite Doubles medallist. After being forced to withdraw from the 2025 World Championships with a ruptured Achilles, Pelayo spent seven months rebuilding from injury before returning to finish third at the 2026 HYROX World Championships alongside Rich Ryan. In this conversation, we discuss: How he used the BikeErg to maintain fitness during seven months away from running The mindset shift that helped him return stronger Why he believes many HYROX athletes train the wrong way How he structures his season between off-season and race-specific training The detailed planning behind an Elite Doubles race with Rich Ryan Why movement efficiency matters more than maximum strength His best technique tips for faster burpees, lunges and wall balls His approach to racing, recovery, nutrition and travel Where he thinks HYROX is heading over the next few years 🔗 Subscribe for more episodes 💥 Supporters of this Episode 🏅 MyProtein – Affordable, high-quality supplements to support your HYROX training. Use code ROXLYFE at checkout…
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