Hyrox Doubles combines running with functional fitness exercises as a two-person relay competition. Teams work together to complete eight 1km runs and eight workout stations, dividing responsibilities based on strategy and strengths.

Both partners must run together (within 15 seconds pace difference) while workout stations can be split or alternated between teammates.

Team Categories:

• Open Male-Male (Male Open weights)
• Open Female-Female (Female Open weights)
• Open Mixed (Male Open weights)
• Pro Male-Male (Pro Male weights)
• Pro Female-Female (Pro Female weights)

Age categories are determined by averaging both participants' ages.

Workout Station Rules:

• Only one partner can use equipment at a time
• Non-active partner must follow specific positioning rules
• Ski Erg/Rower: Partner stands on doubles mat
• Sled Push/Pull: Partner follows behind
• Burpee Broad Jumps: Partner stays behind, proper transitions required
• Farmers Carry: Partner walks behind, proper handoffs required
• Lunges: Back-to-back sandbag transitions only
• Wall Balls: Partner stands in rig, specific passing rules apply

Key Success Factors:

1. Clear communication between partners
2. Strategic workload division
3. Practiced transitions
4. Regular team training
5. Strong individual functional fitness abilities
6. Coordinated running pace
7. Flexible strategy adaptation during the event

Training Tips:

• Practice transitions weekly
• Train together regularly
• Master all exercises individually
• Develop synchronized running pace
• Create clear event strategy
• Focus on teamwork and communication
• Build endurance and strength jointly

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