IS THE HYBRID NW FITNESS RACE THE NEXT ULTIMATE FITNESS CHALLENGE?

Is the Hybrid NW Fitness Race (Formerly Hybrid Games UK) the next ultimate fitness challenge of 2025? Well, from what we've seen, it might well be, which is why we have partnered with them as an official sponsor.

THE IDEA

Kieran (pictured) is the brain child behind the Hybrid NW and the expansion of the Hybrid NW Fitness Race.

WHAT IS THE Hybrid NW Fitness Race?

The Hybrid NW Fitness Race is a fitness racing event that combines running and functional workout stations. The race format consists of 600m runs followed by 1 functional workout station, repeated 9 times, totalling over 5km of running with a 200m sprint to the finish. It will be taking place 9th March 2025 at the Woodbank Stadium (the Stockport Harriers Track).

The Hybrid NW Fitness Race offers four divisions to cater to different fitness levels and preferences: Solo, Male Doubles, Female Doubles and Mixed Doubles. The below picture shows each station being:

Station 1: 50 cals assault bike

Station 2: 100 wall balls (M6kg/F4kg)

Station 3: 50 cals row

Station 4: 100m burpee jumps

Station 5: 100m lunges (M20kg/F10kg)

Station 6: 100 dumbell Snatch (M20kg/F10kg)

Station 7: 200m farmers carry (M48kg/F32kg)

Station 8: 1km skierg

Station 9: 60m sled push (M120kg/F80kg)

250m sprint finish

HYBRID NW FITNESS RACE TRAINING: TARGETED FOR SUCCESS WITH HYSOXS

The Hybrid NW Fitness Race demands a well-rounded training approach. While people may choose to focus on the lifting elements, the Hybrid NW Fitness Race is primarily a lung burner with stations that require good grip. You need to be able to run 600m intervals without it overly straining your body, as well as having the traction and grip to make every step you make count.

To excel, focus on these core movements:

• Running: Build aerobic capacity and running efficiency for the 600m running intervals.

• Lifting: Increase strength and power for sled pushes, pulls, and lunges.

• Bodyweight Exercises: Master burpees, skierg, and assault bike for the Hybrid Games course.

PREPARING FOR YOUR FIRST HYBRID NW FITNESS RACE

Let’s be real – signing up for the Hybrid NW Fitness Race is the easy part. The real work? That’s in the grind leading up to race day. First, get brutally honest with yourself about where you’re starting from. Sure, everyone wants to crush their first Hybrid NW Fitness Race, but you need to build up to it. It’s not something you can just show up and smash without some training beforehand. Break down that massive goal into smaller wins you can actually hit.

Structure is your friend here. Map out your training weeks – know exactly what you’re doing and when you’re doing it. This isn’t the time for winging it. If you can attend a simulation, do that! if not, practice the movements in your gym.

Don’t try to be a lone wolf. Whether it’s a training buddy who’ll drag you to those 6 AM sessions or family who’ll understand why you’re meal prepping on Sundays, you need people in your corner. They’ll keep you honest when motivation dips (and it will).

Keep tabs on your progress – not just times and weights, but how you’re feeling. Those small improvements add up, and there’s nothing like looking back at where you started to light a fire under you. This includes your recovery days, whether that’s active or passive.

Yeah, you’ll have days when everything feels impossible. We all do. But dwelling on the rough patches won’t get you closer to that finish line. Focus on what’s going right, learn from what isn’t, and keep pushing forward.

HYSOXS: YOUR HYBRID RACING GRIP SOCK TRAINING PARTNER

The Hybrid NW Fitness Race is more than a competition; it’s a transformative journey to unlock your potential. With the right training, hysoxs, and mindset, you can conquer it and achieve peak fitness. Make sure you make every step count and grab your PB making socks before the race.

GRAB THE SOXS