What's inside

  1. 01
    Sauna window

    When to use it post-race, and when to skip it. The 90-minute rule that protects your sleep.

  2. 02
    Sports massage timing

    Why doing it the same day is wrong. The 24-48h window that actually reduces DOMS.

  3. 03
    Sleep priority

    The single metric that predicts how well you've recovered. And how to protect it the night after a race.

  4. 04
    Hydration & sodium

    What to drink and when. Post-race sodium replacement is not optional.

  5. 05
    Compression garments

    The evidence is real but specific. Which body parts, how long, and what the data actually says.

  6. 06
    Protein window

    Not what the shaker bottle tells you. The timing that matters for muscle repair after a HYROX event.

  7. 07
    HRV-guided return to training

    How to read your Garmin's HRV status to know when you're actually ready — not just when you feel ready.

Each protocol in this checklist has been personally tested over ≥3-4 weeks with Garmin tracking and supported by peer-reviewed research. No affiliate links. No sponsor bias.