HYROX Chicago recap. DEKA announces big new cities.

Chicago HYROX course feel, bridge flow, rock zone, and whether it was "fast".

Movement standards, judging, and BBJ hand placement clarity.

Finish line photos, lighting, and why phones still win without perfect camera settings.

Doubles race strategy with Lauren, splitting stations, running by feel.

Drug testing at Chicago and how pro cards factor in.

DEKA's 2026 expansion to Boston, Chicago, and Philadelphia.

CrossFit vs HYROX culture and why mass-participation wins spectators.

Row mechanics, breathing cues, and quick fixes that helped on race day.

Phoenix, Anaheim, and what to train next.

Summary Matt, Cheryl Snow, and Ugly Dave break down Chicago HYROX weekend from the floor and from the livestreams. Was the course quick or just well designed. What improved with movement standards. Why finish line lighting made the photos pop. Matt and Lauren talk through a PR in Doubles and how pacing by feel beat staring at a watch. We hit random testing in the U.S., DEKA's move into big-city venues, and the ongoing CrossFit vs HYROX conversation. Practical takeaways on rowing, sled work, and running steady when your brain wants to tap out.

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