Rox Lyfe - The HYROX Podcast Triathlete to HYROX — Training Less, Racing Faster with Emilio Aguayo
Jun 5, 2025
Emilio Aguayo, a former professional triathlete from Spain, now conquering HYROX, discusses his transition and impressive performances, including going sub-60. He shares how HYROX has positively impacted his family life and training approach, moving from endurance to strength work. Emilio dives into challenges faced during his Ironman journey, emphasizing nutrition and mental strategies for racing. He offers insights on balancing coaching with personal athletics and stresses the importance of a healthy mindset and diet for optimal performance.
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Fatherhood Drives HYROX Switch
- Emilio Aguayo switched to HYROX to be a better dad and have more time and energy for his kids.
- He left professional triathlon, which required long training hours, to train less but race faster in HYROX.
Emilio's Early Triathlon Path
- Emilio started swimming at 5, then transitioned to triathlon at 14, quickly rising to professional level.
- He found the Ironman swim less aggressive, making the long distance races a better fit for him than short triathlons.
Eat Enough, Avoid Deficits
- Avoid calorie deficit extremes to prevent injuries and mental strain in endurance training.
- Listen to your body and eat to hunger rather than obsess over weight loss.