June 5, 2025
Triathlete to HYROX — Training Less, Racing Faster with Emilio Aguayo
Rox Lyfe - The HYROX PodcastAbout this episode
In this week's episode we chat with Emilio Aguayo (@aguayotri). Emilio is a former pro triathlete from Spain who’s quickly become one of the fastest names in HYROX — going sub-60 multiple times and recently clocking one of the top times ever in the Pro division. In this episode, we dive into: ⏱️ Why he left triathlon (despite reaching the Ironman World Champs) 🧒 How HYROX has helped him be a better dad ⚖️ His thoughts on weight, fuelling, and training at a natural weight 🏋️♂️ The switch to strength work after never lifting as a triathlete 🧠 Race mindset, recovery habits, and running training 🔥 His honest take on fast courses, time-based qualification, and what’s next 🔗 Subscribe for more episodes 💥 Supporters of this Episode 🏅 MyProtein – Affordable, high-quality supplements to support your HYROX training. Use code ROXLYFE at checkout: https://roxlyfe.com/myprotein 🎒 Built For Athletes – Premium backpacks trusted by 150,000+ athletes. Get 15% off automatically at: https://builtforathletes.com/ROXLYFE ⌚ Amazfit – the smart wearable partner of HYROX and the ONLY brand to feature the official HYROX Race Mode. Find out more at https://us.amazfit.com/ 🔗 Useful Links & Resources 🤷 New to HYROX? Start here: https://roxlyfe.com/a-beginners-guide-to-hyrox/ 📚 Articles & tips: https://roxlyfe.com/ 🏃♂️ Training plans & coaching: https://roxlyfe.com/coaching/ 📅 12-week HYROX training plan: https://roxlyfe.com/12-week-training-plan/ 🥗 Personalised HYROX nutrition: https://roxlyfe.com/nutrition-for-hyrox/ 📲 Stay Connected 📹 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3LDf0XTEWT4Uc_RY4pGOzw?sub_confirmation=1 💌 Get weekly HYROX tips by email: https://roxlyfe.com/subscribe/ 📸 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theroxlyfe/ 💗 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/roxlyfe #HYROX #HybridAthlete #FunctionalFitness #EnduranceTraining