← Rox Lyfe - The HYROX Podcast9 Jul · 56 min
Pelayo Menendez Fernandez on HYROX Injury Recovery, Race Strategy and Training
<p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>In this conversation, we discuss:</p><ul><li><p>How he used the BikeErg to maintain fitness during seven months away from running</p></li><li><p>The mindset shift that helped him return stronger </p></li><li><p>Why he believes many HYROX athletes train the wrong way</p></li><li><p>How he structures his season between off-season and race-specific training</p></li><li><p>The detailed planning behind an Elite Doubles race with Rich Ryan</p></li><li><p>Why movement efficiency matters more than maximum strength</p></li><li><p>His best technique tips for faster burpees, lunges and wall balls</p></li><li><p>His approach to racing, recovery, nutrition and travel</p></li><li><p>Where he thinks HYROX is heading over the next few years</p></li></ul><p><br></p><p>🔗 Subscribe for more episodes</p><p>💥 <em><strong>Supporters of this Episode</strong></em></p><p>🏅 <strong>MyProtein</strong> – Affordable, high-quality supplements to support your HYROX training. Use code <strong>ROXLYFE</strong> at checkout: <a href="https://roxlyfe.com/myprotein">https://roxlyfe.com/myprotein</a></p><p>🎒 <strong>Built For Athletes</strong> – Premium backpacks trusted by 150,000+ athletes. Get 15% off automatically at: <a href="">https://builtforathletes.com/ROXLYFE</a></p><p>🧤 <strong>The Rox Guys</strong> – Lightweight, breathable gloves, with great grip, for fitness racing. Get 15% off with code ROXLYFE or by going to <a href="https://www.theroxguys.com/discount/ROXLYFE">https://www.theroxguys.com/discount/ROXLYFE</a></p><p><br></p><p>🔗 <em><strong>Useful Links & Resources</strong></em></p><p>🤷 New to HYROX? Start here: <a href="https://roxlyfe.com/a-beginners-guide-to-hyrox/">https://roxlyfe.com/a-beginners-guide-to-hyrox/</a></p><p>📚 Articles & tips: <a href="https://roxlyfe.com/">https://roxlyfe.com/</a>🏃♂️ Training plans & coaching: <a href="https://roxlyfe.com/coaching/">https://roxlyfe.com/coaching/</a>📅 12-week HYROX training plan: <a href="https://roxlyfe.com/12-week-training-plan/">https://roxlyfe.com/12-week-training-plan/</a>🥗 Personalised HYROX nutrition: <a href="https://roxlyfe.com/nutrition-for-hyrox/">https://roxlyfe.com/nutrition-for-hyrox/</a></p><p><br></p><p>📲 <em><strong>Stay Connected</strong></em></p><p>📹 Subscribe on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3LDf0XTEWT4Uc_RY4pGOzw?sub_confirmation=1">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3LDf0XTEWT4Uc_RY4pGOzw?sub_confirmation=1</a></p><p>💌 Get weekly HYROX tips by email: <a href="https://roxlyfe.com/subscribe/">
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