We’re incredibly proud to announce that four dedicated members of The Stud11o Hyrox Thirsk community took on the challenge of the Hyrox Copenhagen Doubles event – and smashed it! Held at the prestigious Bella Center in Copenhagen on Saturday 15th March, the event tested competitors’ endurance, strength, and teamwork, but thanks to months of focused Hyrox race training here in Thirsk, both pairs crossed the finish line in fantastic times.
The Teams and Their Results
Representing The Stud11o Hyrox members were two pairs:
- Benjamin Davies & Ashley Rio: Completed the doubles race in an impressive 1 hour, 10 minutes, and 48 seconds.
- Mark Karvounis & David Gill: Finished strong with a time of 1 hour, 14 minutes, and 35 seconds.
Both teams demonstrated not only physical strength but excellent teamwork, strategy, and resilience throughout the event.
Preparation Makes Perfect
Benjamin Davies commented on the experience:
“Such a hard experience but truly made easier with the preparation we undertook with the guidance of Leanne and The Stud11o on our Wednesday night Hyrox sessions in Thirsk. It’s funny – when you complete one of these events, you can’t help but be thankful it’s over and then straight away want to book the next one! So it looks like lots more training required to shave that time down.”
Here at The Stud11o, our Hyrox-focused training sessions have been specifically designed to prepare our Hyrox Thirsk members for race conditions. For the Copenhagen event, the team didn’t just focus on building up endurance (or as we like to call it, “building the engine”) but placed particular emphasis on station transitions and changeover management.
Why? Because in any Hyrox race, especially doubles, efficiency is everything. Learning to manage stations seamlessly, conserve energy, and communicate effectively with your partner can shave precious seconds off your time. Our Wednesday night sessions honed these skills, giving both pairs the tools they needed to perform at their best.
A Growing Hyrox Community
With more and more people in Thirsk and surrounding areas discovering the appeal of Hyrox, it’s clear that events like Copenhagen are just the beginning for The Stud11o’s Hyrox members. We are passionate about providing high-quality, structured Hyrox race training that supports everyone – from first-timers to seasoned competitors.
Whether you’re eyeing up your first event or looking to beat your PB, our Hyrox sessions in Thirsk are designed to help you build strength, improve endurance, and develop the teamwork skills essential for success, especially in doubles events.
What’s Next?
A huge congratulations once again to Benjamin, Ashley, Mark, and David. We can’t wait to welcome you all back to The Stud11o to hear more about your experience, learn from your race day strategies, and support you as you aim for the next event.
Interested in joining the Hyrox community? Come down to one of our Hyrox Thirsk training sessions and see how we can help you reach your goals. Whether you’re from Thirsk or the wider North Yorkshire area, you’ll find a supportive, hard-working group ready to train alongside you.
