Is Hyrox Just CrossFit Re-Branded? We're Debunking the Fitness Craze

As a former New York native, I jumped at the opportunity to experience the global fitness phenomenon that is Hyrox when the Manhattan race date was slated for June 1. I didn't have many expectations when I set out on the 10-hour drive from my small town outside Charlotte, NC, to Hudson River Park's Pier 76, but the showing far surpassed any presumptions. Even at my 6:40p.m. start time, the pier was packed with spectators snaking around the course events to cheer on participants. In total, over 5,000 competitors ran...