I’ve come to love these. So for me, these videos are great. And offer vital insights. I’m giving myself a year to race a Hyrox. I’m 64. Post two hip replacements 2018 & 2019. Both good. Also post stem-cell transplant for blood cancer. Released from hospital February 2021. I hope to be competitive in the 65-69 age group. The last year has been about reestablishing fitness. So far so good. The next year will be more event specific. I have yet to lay my hands on a cross country erg! Burpees 3x8 plus sled push five sets yesterday. I’ll build on these. Next will introduce squats in preparation for that wretched ball toss towards the end of Hyrox. Then walking lunges with bodyweight initially. Rowing erg, then sled pull. My running is weak at the moment, so that’s a weekly task. I figure I need to be half marathon fit for Hyrox. Would currently struggle to get around a 5k in 30 minutes at the moment. Relishing the challenge…. Thanks Mark!
😂😂 I love how blood cancer doesn’t even get top billing in your list of ailments 😁💪 Inspiring 🙏. And yep, Half Marathon fit will serve you well. Keep me updated, these sort of comments make it all worth while 👍🏼
@@MarkLewisfitness Thanks Mark! As for the blood cancer? it’s totally painless. The treatment however, is harsh, to say the least. Thank you for your response.
Hi Londonlife, I have just watched Mark Lewis very informative Hyrox video and have subscribed to his channel 😀 That's where I came across your post and got to say that I was inspired by your post! I compete in the 65-69 age group and this is a very tough event, I don't say this to put you off or anything and if you just get on the start line and look to 'enjoy' yourself and persevere you will have a great experience. I have done 3 Pro Hyrox including the Las Vegas world champs and won the Bronze medal in a time of 1.47.24 (I'm on the left in the profile picture) I hope you get on the start and hope it's the Hyrox event so you can get a good feel for it. I'm looking to seeing Mark's debut at the Pro event coz everything feels so much heavier in the Pro! I'm doing a mixed doubles with a very strong female in the 50-59 age group in Brum so that should be good! Even spectating at an event you will learn a lot! So very best wishes with your fitness and would be great to see you at an event! Good luck!! 👍 best wishes from Mark Brighouse 🙂
@@markbrighouse6876 Great to receive this today. And the insights you’ve offered are much appreciated. So I’ve now got a colleague who’s up for teaming up for Hyrox. For me, that feels like a great entry level, and learning process. Hopefully after that I can go it alone to see how I fare within my own age group category. I’ve a long way to climb back up, but I love the challenge of it all. Best wishes Mark 1 & 2…
@@wildernesstraining1957 I've just come across this comment, and wow - I know your journey! I had leukaemia when I was 19, my left hip replaced at 20, and my right hip replaced at 21. I've cycled from London to Paris, finished top 50 at Swim Serpentine, and plenty more since then! Mark, you've actually inspired me to start my own TH-cam channel, and assuming my ankle necrosis is fixed, i'll be joining you at a Hyrox some day soon!
Recently discovered your channel through your rowing video (I’m a rower myself- TH-cam knows me very well) and I must say, you’re really inspiring. Also you’re hilarious! I watch loads of fitness content for the actual CONTENT but I think your vids are the only ones I truly have a laugh to. Thanks, and keep it up :)
Came across your channel a couple of weeks ago and you've already inspired me to sign up for Hyrox Birmingham this year, having never heard of it until now. Dragging the wife and kids on a 400 mile round trip so they can hurry me along. Keep up the good work; seeing a 'normal person' of around my age absolutely smashing it is so inspiring.
Just finished the Dallas Hyrox last weekend. 1:58 for me in the 50-54 age group men. Loved it, will do it again in November, with a new training regimen. Good luck and thanks for the videos!
Ahh a video describing what the next video will be typical Mark Lewis. I still enjoy them because it shows I am not the only one to over prepare for everything
Ah, a new Mark Lewis video! Let me grab a protein shake and put my tri suit on, or a t-shirt that's too small - too soon to tell. The important thing is there is new content. LFG.
You've done it again Mark !! After the purchases of the Fenix 6, massage gun, powerdot, the greens you have, I'm now signed up for Hyrox Manchester next year. Next purchase the sled ?!?! Great vids as always, everyone always absolutely spot on. #groupie
Love these videos - very funny and extremely motivating!! I've gone from being a professional footballer to 'office based' via a broken back and piled on about 5 stone through binge eating over the years. This channel has motivated me to lose weight and get my fitness levels back on track at the age of 50. I've lost 4 stone so far and signed up for Hyrox in Birmingham, UK in October (never heard of Hyrox until I saw this video). I think I've now watched all the videos on this channel 🙂 (Currently writing this whilst sitting by the pool on holiday, having just finished a Hyrox training session.)
Rejoined the gym a fortnight ago to support my once weekly park runs. Trying to push myself to get down from nearly 16stone to something more suitable with the aim of eventually running some ocr's and doing next years hirox. I have found your videos amazingly insightfull on everything from trying to stick to a diet, maintaining motivation and even purchasing the bank destroying Garmin Fenix 7 saphire solar. 2 weeks in and 7lbs down in the battle against the bulge.
Excellent video on your strategy. Really think that small water bladder is not just sensible to continue to take in fluids, but it really could save you sooooo much time.! That’s where most of the 8 mins will come from.!
I have no idea what a Hyrox is but I listened to the whole video. Firstly I thought, this guy wears t-shirts that are too small for him, now I'm a subscriber. Love your content!
Thanks again. I ran my first half marathon in 2 years this past weekend.. With the motivation from your channel I smashed my pb and ended 72/157 in my age 40 to 49, so above average. Next goal is to run under 2hrs on my next half, so I need to shave off 7 minutes.
Wow only just seen your videos and subscribed, watched around 25 of them in the last few days, and I'm hooked, I'm just getting back into the fitness regime after piling on the weight through COVID, the big kick up the arse is being diagnosed with IBS and learning what foods I can eat , also I've always said I want to do a triathlon next year or so , something to keep me focused on. Keep up the great content 👍👍, ( oh and I'm like you I bloody hate swimming 😂)
I found your channel a couple months ago and I’ve been binging for a while now, I love it! I can’t believe how few subscribers you have though, with the quality of editing I just pictured in my head that you had like 500 k
Love this. I'm socially anxious and the prospect of entering an unknown situation gives me the fear. Now if you would care to do a video for my upcoming Edinburgh half that would be super 😄
The water pouch sounds like a great idea, you'll avoid running over the wet floor, no need to be thinking about the water table, or queueing, you should save 10 seconds each time. Looking forward to the full story!
A word of caution: I tore one of my ASICS GT 2000 shoes on the sled push. Had to take the shoe off and push the sled barefoot. I’d recommend a running shoe with a large rubber grip on bottom and not too much foam.
Mark I was the only one at HYROX NYC with a bladder on my back. Two laps in after the first workout, the ski erg, I was tossing it to my wife as I passed her in the crowd. She raced later, ended up doing the same thing. My friend raced with my hydration belt, ended up carrying it through a lot of the workouts. I don’t know why but it was soooooo annoying and in the way. I run all the time outside and it’s fine but in that hot indoor event, it killed me. Don’t want this to stop you, just my experience with it since as you said, hardly anyone has experience wearing a bladder at Hyrox. Good luck man!
Another great video, Mark. Thanks for walking us through the prep so thoroughly. I would point out that you made a comment about your footwear and being grippy in just about anything because of your weight. As a motorcycle rider with many, many miles of experience you should remember that weight does not affect your traction coefficient. You may in fact be able to get away with your road shoes if the traction is sufficient. I run in Altra Superior 4.5, and can't imagine wanting to spend that much time in them on concrete, but that's just me. You do you and thanks a ton for bringing us all along for the fun.
The superior on concrete is a compromise-obviously it is a bit harsh but it is fast and nimble. I wouldn’t train in it on road but if I ache a bit after the race, I’ll live with that. Interestingly, if you use superiors, what do you use for Road?
@@MarkLewisfitness I use Hoka carbon x and Bondi x on the road. I have used the Altra Olympus for the road and would happily go back to them. I really like them, but I would tear through the uppers too quickly.
You've been inspiring me to get up and improve. Then an idiot in an SUV flying through my neighborhood rear ended me on my bicycle ten seconds from my driveway today. So I'll be well below average on functioning limbs for a while.
Another great video Mark,first person I've seen to explain their watch setting,hope the water helps as well Good luck on the runs ,hope running lanes not too rammed
Corner cutting was a lot easier in Manchester than Birmingham:, thinking more participants equals more spread out starting times equals slightly clearer lanes ,good luck anyhow look forward to another video of the day
im 100% going to try and enter hyrox London 2023. found this too late for this yr lol... after a yr of being on a super fitness mission and going from 21st back in may 2021 to 15st 7 now i think ill be ready next yr ... been on a mental running mission. going from a gut busting 30 min 5k and a near impossible sub 1 hr 10k im now on 20 min and a few sec for a 5k, and 43 min for a 10 so fitness has definitely come along nicely so its now planning time to be fit enough to complete a hyrox in a sensible time/effort
Awsom breakdown on your planning. Just a thought, have you tried a good fitting pair of gripping fingerless gloves? If you’re going to leak sweat heavily, it might help with not slipping as much due to body fluid on your palms at least.
Really getting into the hyrox videos after finding your channel through the VO2 max videos. Tempted to try one next year. Can you tell me when the dates are released? The website has dates available until June but all fully booked.
I tried out the Altra shoes (Trail Peak 6) based on what you've said about them, and could not be happier. I'm just starting running, and it's the most comfortable running I've ever done.
I’m the same with food before a race but it all falls apart when you do an event outside the UK. First abroad marathon in May; if I don’t PB it will clearly be because I couldn’t get the correct brand of peanut butter in el supermercado…
Today's the day - I hope it went well/is going well. I don't know how I found your content (OK it's actually clear) - thanks TH-cam - I'm looking forward to seeing you with a 100K subscribers plaque that has to be coming soon.
I have to represent the flag 🏴and since I’m a 15 minute drive away from Beast of the Beacons I have no excuse 😂 that is swiftly followed by the Hyrox London and then Rat Race on the 7th of May...excitement levels are at an all time high!
@@huntthepain6412 Awesome! Say hi on Saturday - Jen has done about four minutes total training for it 😂 the video is going to be called "my wife ran over a mountain without training - here's what happened" 😂
Mark, if you're looking for music with the same vibe as Rocky soundtracks for workouts you should check out Battle Beast and the song "Where Angels Fear To Fly".
The only place I could see the need to test the water device is on the squat/ball throw exercise (I only know of hyrox from your other video and that is how I can best remember what it is in lieu of remembering the name), well and maybe burpees with the jump
@@MarkLewisfitness Possibly. Watch collecting is a bit niche. Or just float the idea on one of your videos? Who knows, there may be a fitness/watch overlap like there is with cars. Anyway, you have some cool pieces. 👍
I would practice burpee efficiency, you are squating coming up, which is using more energy. You definitely have the upper body strength to pop up ( should be some great CrossFit videos going through burpee), good luck with the race I’m sure you’ll smash it. That Burpee movement Will feel so much better Once you’ve got the movement efficient
Downside of carrying your water - getting very hot? When I did my first ultra it was October, not hot, not particularly cold either, but I was wearing a hydration vest and boy was my back sweating like mad. I imagine wearing one at an indoor event would be seriously uncomfortable, I'd be interested to know if it works or not. Good luck, I believe in you 😊
still unsure of your water strategy, hope I'm wrong but watching the Manchester video it seemed like you rested at the water stations cause you needed the rest rather than needed just the water. Good luck though, you look like you are in great shape and ready for it.
When I ran the London marathon you wouldn't believe how many people were snacking on Haribo past the finish line. I don't know if they are muppets or just ahead of the curve.
Any concerns about the camelback covering one of your biggest cooling surfaces? Especially since you're only carrying 600ml, I figured you'd choose a smaller system.
@MarkLewis Can you share what water bladder that is, I am someone who needs water on me just so I don't worry about not having if, so I plan to have a water bladder pack for my first hyrox in November. I can only find 1l and 1.5l versions. Your 600ml version sounds much more ideal, but it's not listed in the gear section of your website.
Can I ask you a question,a in regards to your testosterone levels, you mentioned in a previous video that you are on trt, what are your average levels now for total and free t. I'm trying to get TRT but I can't seem to DRS to test for free test as they are saying my total is okay.
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I’ve come to love these. So for me, these videos are great. And offer vital insights. I’m giving myself a year to race a Hyrox. I’m 64. Post two hip replacements 2018 & 2019. Both good.
Also post stem-cell transplant for blood cancer. Released from hospital February 2021. I hope to be competitive in the 65-69 age group.
The last year has been about reestablishing fitness. So far so good. The next year will be more event specific. I have yet to lay my hands on a cross country erg! Burpees 3x8 plus sled push five sets yesterday. I’ll build on these. Next will introduce squats in preparation for that wretched ball toss towards the end of Hyrox. Then walking lunges with bodyweight initially. Rowing erg, then sled pull. My running is weak at the moment, so that’s a weekly task. I figure I need to be half marathon fit for Hyrox. Would currently struggle to get around a 5k in 30 minutes at the moment.
Relishing the challenge….
Thanks Mark!
😂😂 I love how blood cancer doesn’t even get top billing in your list of ailments 😁💪 Inspiring 🙏. And yep, Half Marathon fit will serve you well. Keep me updated, these sort of comments make it all worth while 👍🏼
@@MarkLewisfitness Thanks Mark! As for the blood cancer? it’s totally painless.
The treatment however, is harsh, to say the least. Thank you for your response.
Hi Londonlife, I have just watched Mark Lewis very informative Hyrox video and have subscribed to his channel 😀 That's where I came across your post and got to say that I was inspired by your post! I compete in the 65-69 age group and this is a very tough event, I don't say this to put you off or anything and if you just get on the start line and look to 'enjoy' yourself and persevere you will have a great experience. I have done 3 Pro Hyrox including the Las Vegas world champs and won the Bronze medal in a time of 1.47.24 (I'm on the left in the profile picture) I hope you get on the start and hope it's the Hyrox event so you can get a good feel for it. I'm looking to seeing Mark's debut at the Pro event coz everything feels so much heavier in the Pro! I'm doing a mixed doubles with a very strong female in the 50-59 age group in Brum so that should be good! Even spectating at an event you will learn a lot! So very best wishes with your fitness and would be great to see you at an event! Good luck!! 👍 best wishes from Mark Brighouse 🙂
@@markbrighouse6876 Great to receive this today. And the insights you’ve offered are much appreciated.
So I’ve now got a colleague who’s up for teaming up for Hyrox. For me, that feels like a great entry level, and learning process. Hopefully after that I can go it alone to see how I fare within my own age group category.
I’ve a long way to climb back up, but I love the challenge of it all.
Best wishes Mark 1 & 2…
@@wildernesstraining1957 I've just come across this comment, and wow - I know your journey! I had leukaemia when I was 19, my left hip replaced at 20, and my right hip replaced at 21. I've cycled from London to Paris, finished top 50 at Swim Serpentine, and plenty more since then!
Mark, you've actually inspired me to start my own TH-cam channel, and assuming my ankle necrosis is fixed, i'll be joining you at a Hyrox some day soon!
I have OCD… there is no such thing as over preparing. Good luck Mark! If I lived in the UK, I’d come join you!
Recently discovered your channel through your rowing video (I’m a rower myself- TH-cam knows me very well) and I must say, you’re really inspiring. Also you’re hilarious! I watch loads of fitness content for the actual CONTENT but I think your vids are the only ones I truly have a laugh to. Thanks, and keep it up :)
Helpful, funny and inspiring video. Thank you.
Came across your channel a couple of weeks ago and you've already inspired me to sign up for Hyrox Birmingham this year, having never heard of it until now. Dragging the wife and kids on a 400 mile round trip so they can hurry me along. Keep up the good work; seeing a 'normal person' of around my age absolutely smashing it is so inspiring.
Just finished the Dallas Hyrox last weekend. 1:58 for me in the 50-54 age group men. Loved it, will do it again in November, with a new training regimen. Good luck and thanks for the videos!
Ahh a video describing what the next video will be typical Mark Lewis. I still enjoy them because it shows I am not the only one to over prepare for everything
Love seeing your channel grow at the pace it’s growing at! You deserve it
I wouldn't have gotten much sleep either, if I found Airwolf re-runs! I loved that show!
Ah, a new Mark Lewis video! Let me grab a protein shake and put my tri suit on, or a t-shirt that's too small - too soon to tell. The important thing is there is new content. LFG.
Anyone else racing in London? Ready? 😁
Nah. I only hit legs and race bikes
See you there mate, same age category
@@Pegasusbiketraining good luck. But not too much luck 😂
Yep racing London 🏃♂️ 🏃♂️ 🏃♂️ 🏃♂️
You've done it again Mark !! After the purchases of the Fenix 6, massage gun, powerdot, the greens you have, I'm now signed up for Hyrox Manchester next year. Next purchase the sled ?!?!
Great vids as always, everyone always absolutely spot on. #groupie
Love these videos - very funny and extremely motivating!! I've gone from being a professional footballer to 'office based' via a broken back and piled on about 5 stone through binge eating over the years. This channel has motivated me to lose weight and get my fitness levels back on track at the age of 50. I've lost 4 stone so far and signed up for Hyrox in Birmingham, UK in October (never heard of Hyrox until I saw this video). I think I've now watched all the videos on this channel 🙂 (Currently writing this whilst sitting by the pool on holiday, having just finished a Hyrox training session.)
Rejoined the gym a fortnight ago to support my once weekly park runs. Trying to push myself to get down from nearly 16stone to something more suitable with the aim of eventually running some ocr's and doing next years hirox. I have found your videos amazingly insightfull on everything from trying to stick to a diet, maintaining motivation and even purchasing the bank destroying Garmin Fenix 7 saphire solar. 2 weeks in and 7lbs down in the battle against the bulge.
Your takes on the daily life are funny - keep it up! Greets from Germany
Excellent video on your strategy. Really think that small water bladder is not just sensible to continue to take in fluids, but it really could save you sooooo much time.! That’s where most of the 8 mins will come from.!
Fingers 🤞
will you add electrolytes to the water? And of course, best of luck!
@@BOT_Calvin Yes, I use electrolyte tablets from Bix.
Watching this after watching the hyrox recap makes me feel like a time traveler.
So much information already
Great run through Mark, I like the analytical approach you have taken. Hope the planning pays off and you have a good showing 👍
I have no idea what a Hyrox is but I listened to the whole video. Firstly I thought, this guy wears t-shirts that are too small for him, now I'm a subscriber. Love your content!
Those t shirts are spot on perfect 😂
Thanks again. I ran my first half marathon in 2 years this past weekend.. With the motivation from your channel I smashed my pb and ended 72/157 in my age 40 to 49, so above average. Next goal is to run under 2hrs on my next half, so I need to shave off 7 minutes.
Great going! Sub 2 for a half is proper running! Good luck!
Wow only just seen your videos and subscribed, watched around 25 of them in the last few days, and I'm hooked, I'm just getting back into the fitness regime after piling on the weight through COVID, the big kick up the arse is being diagnosed with IBS and learning what foods I can eat , also I've always said I want to do a triathlon next year or so , something to keep me focused on. Keep up the great content 👍👍, ( oh and I'm like you I bloody hate swimming 😂)
I found your channel a couple months ago and I’ve been binging for a while now, I love it! I can’t believe how few subscribers you have though, with the quality of editing I just pictured in my head that you had like 500 k
Me too 😂
Love this. I'm socially anxious and the prospect of entering an unknown situation gives me the fear. Now if you would care to do a video for my upcoming Edinburgh half that would be super 😄
Good luck Mark! Looking forward to seeing your wrap-up video.
Yeah boy Air Wolf represent!
The water pouch sounds like a great idea, you'll avoid running over the wet floor, no need to be thinking about the water table, or queueing, you should save 10 seconds each time. Looking forward to the full story!
A word of caution: I tore one of my ASICS GT 2000 shoes on the sled push. Had to take the shoe off and push the sled barefoot. I’d recommend a running shoe with a large rubber grip on bottom and not too much foam.
Mark I was the only one at HYROX NYC with a bladder on my back. Two laps in after the first workout, the ski erg, I was tossing it to my wife as I passed her in the crowd. She raced later, ended up doing the same thing. My friend raced with my hydration belt, ended up carrying it through a lot of the workouts. I don’t know why but it was soooooo annoying and in the way. I run all the time outside and it’s fine but in that hot indoor event, it killed me. Don’t want this to stop you, just my experience with it since as you said, hardly anyone has experience wearing a bladder at Hyrox. Good luck man!
Another great video, Mark. Thanks for walking us through the prep so thoroughly. I would point out that you made a comment about your footwear and being grippy in just about anything because of your weight. As a motorcycle rider with many, many miles of experience you should remember that weight does not affect your traction coefficient. You may in fact be able to get away with your road shoes if the traction is sufficient. I run in Altra Superior 4.5, and can't imagine wanting to spend that much time in them on concrete, but that's just me. You do you and thanks a ton for bringing us all along for the fun.
The superior on concrete is a compromise-obviously it is a bit harsh but it is fast and nimble. I wouldn’t train in it on road but if I ache a bit after the race, I’ll live with that. Interestingly, if you use superiors, what do you use for Road?
@@MarkLewisfitness I use Hoka carbon x and Bondi x on the road. I have used the Altra Olympus for the road and would happily go back to them. I really like them, but I would tear through the uppers too quickly.
You had me at ‘Airwolf re-runs….’ 😂
You are the reason I’m buying my dad a indoor bike. When I explained to him what is zwifth I saw a sparkle in his eyes - let’s hope I’m not crazy 😬
He'll love it!
Doing my first Hyrox in Essen in May! Definitely gonna incorporate your tips in my prep. I already was wondering if there were showers
How was it? How can one prepare for the sled exercises without having a sled?
@@darkotto5044 I didn‘t. HUGE Mistake as I completely underestimated it. also You Need tight Shoes
Like your trial and error, with a few calculated risks, approach to the event. It will definitely pay off in the long run. Good luck!
You've been inspiring me to get up and improve. Then an idiot in an SUV flying through my neighborhood rear ended me on my bicycle ten seconds from my driveway today. So I'll be well below average on functioning limbs for a while.
You had me at "Club Muppet"....
Another great video Mark,first person I've seen to explain their watch setting,hope the water helps as well
Good luck on the runs ,hope running lanes not too rammed
Funnily enough - just discussing that on the UK hyrox Facebook group. Probably going to need to do some weaving in and out.
Corner cutting was a lot easier in Manchester than Birmingham:, thinking more participants equals more spread out starting times equals slightly clearer lanes ,good luck anyhow look forward to another video of the day
Your videos are so good. Common sense throughout
Dude, watching from Nigeria. You had me at Airwolf. Have a good event.
im 100% going to try and enter hyrox London 2023. found this too late for this yr lol... after a yr of being on a super fitness mission and going from 21st back in may 2021 to 15st 7 now i think ill be ready next yr ... been on a mental running mission. going from a gut busting 30 min 5k and a near impossible sub 1 hr 10k im now on 20 min and a few sec for a 5k, and 43 min for a 10 so fitness has definitely come along nicely so its now planning time to be fit enough to complete a hyrox in a sensible time/effort
Always entertaining and informative. Best of luck!
Awsom breakdown on your planning. Just a thought, have you tried a good fitting pair of gripping fingerless gloves? If you’re going to leak sweat heavily, it might help with not slipping as much due to body fluid on your palms at least.
Good luck, love all of the preparation….better to be a pioneer than a Luddite sheep!
Really getting into the hyrox videos after finding your channel through the VO2 max videos. Tempted to try one next year. Can you tell me when the dates are released? The website has dates available until June but all fully booked.
I tried out the Altra shoes (Trail Peak 6) based on what you've said about them, and could not be happier. I'm just starting running, and it's the most comfortable running I've ever done.
I'm also really loving Altra shoes, whether running, walking or hiking, so comfortable (edit: though did take a couple of months to get used to).
Great to hear! I wear nothing else now!
Lol - best of luck. Looking forward to the review!!
That I'm not your Mum bit 😂
Good luck! I wish there was an equivalent in Michigan
Get after it Mark! You got this!
They need to bring this to New Zealand! (Meanwhile I have to get fit enough to be able to do it, lol)
Reminded me to train for my first 10K race next weekend (ABP soton 10K)
Have fun! It’s a great race and I just pulled out due to a hamstring issue ☹️
Good luick!
Thanks
🙏 🙏 🙏 Thank you!
I’m the same with food before a race but it all falls apart when you do an event outside the UK.
First abroad marathon in May; if I don’t PB it will clearly be because I couldn’t get the correct brand of peanut butter in el supermercado…
Today's the day - I hope it went well/is going well. I don't know how I found your content (OK it's actually clear) - thanks TH-cam - I'm looking forward to seeing you with a 100K subscribers plaque that has to be coming soon.
Pumped for the post Hyrox video🤘
Just planning it now-going to run it mic'ed up for mid race feed back :)
@@MarkLewisfitness Brilliant. Mid race feedback and smash cuts to Charlie Sheen's Navy Seals greatness is why I keep coming back
@@christianf4995 Charlie IS the ultimate Navy Seal!
Good luck this weekend in Wales and hope you smash your PR at Hyrox! My first time at both events and i cant wait
Both events? You doing Wales??
I have to represent the flag 🏴and since I’m a 15 minute drive away from Beast of the Beacons I have no excuse 😂 that is swiftly followed by the Hyrox London and then Rat Race on the 7th of May...excitement levels are at an all time high!
@@huntthepain6412 Awesome! Say hi on Saturday - Jen has done about four minutes total training for it 😂 the video is going to be called "my wife ran over a mountain without training - here's what happened" 😂
Good luck Mark, I reckon you're on for your pb target..and a tea towel
Still not sure about the water pack tho. I'm sure it'll work out fine 👍
Do I care about Hyrox? No! Do I train for Hyrox? No! Do I love the vids from Mark Lewis? Yeeeesss! Thx!
An Airwolf marathon? That would derail anybody's event.
Liked purely for the classic Eastenders reference
Mark, if you're looking for music with the same vibe as Rocky soundtracks for workouts you should check out Battle Beast and the song "Where Angels Fear To Fly".
you had me at the opening title fella 🤣
Nice one Mark. Haha, not just me then…. See you there dude 👊💥
The chess club joke was fire
Glad someone appreciated it 😂
Good luck Sir…..excellent insight as always. I’m almost convinced to sign up….almost. You planning any Duathlons this year?
Just did one sunday - was grim! After Hyrox will plan the next events!
Good luck mark
Epic video
Feels like a hydration pack would be like a wool sweater indoors?
The only place I could see the need to test the water device is on the squat/ball throw exercise (I only know of hyrox from your other video and that is how I can best remember what it is in lieu of remembering the name), well and maybe burpees with the jump
My plan is to drop it at my feet when I get to the wall balls! Although it will be empty by then so weigh almost nothing.
mar lewis on total wipeout i
Good luck tomorrow. Btw, have you ever considered doing a "My watch collection" video? Just saying. 😁
Might be a bit of a limited interest to most people 😂
@@MarkLewisfitness Possibly. Watch collecting is a bit niche. Or just float the idea on one of your videos? Who knows, there may be a fitness/watch overlap like there is with cars. Anyway, you have some cool pieces. 👍
Try Muc-Off dry shower. Great for when no shower available. Way better than wipes
Thanks for the tip! Off to get some - although I'm walking two minutes back to the posh hotel and jumping in the pool 😂
@16:19 Hey Mark! What is the hydration system? I didn’t see that on your website. Cheers
Airwolff!!!
I would practice burpee efficiency, you are squating coming up, which is using more energy. You definitely have the upper body strength to pop up ( should be some great CrossFit videos going through burpee), good luck with the race I’m sure you’ll smash it. That Burpee movement Will feel so much better Once you’ve got the movement efficient
Good points - I think I have got this sorted now through training. Certainly much faster
Main question from this is what is this magical channel that shows Airwolf re runs? And do they show Street Hawk? People need to know…..
Before Airwolf was an advert for Blue Thunder on the next night!
@@MarkLewisfitness ah Proto Airwolf. Big gun though 👍
Street Hawk!!! OMG, I’d completely forgotten… 😀
Bummer mark I think you lost that row time by 3 seconds now - some tigwell dude :-) - oh well keep rocking!
Downside of carrying your water - getting very hot? When I did my first ultra it was October, not hot, not particularly cold either, but I was wearing a hydration vest and boy was my back sweating like mad. I imagine wearing one at an indoor event would be seriously uncomfortable, I'd be interested to know if it works or not.
Good luck, I believe in you 😊
Yep - I am hoping the down side of it is not greater than the up side!
Are you still training for Hamburg ironman?
Also, advice on buying first go pro and accessories?
Man, I hope hyrox comes to Austrians day!
still unsure of your water strategy, hope I'm wrong but watching the Manchester video it seemed like you rested at the water stations cause you needed the rest rather than needed just the water. Good luck though, you look like you are in great shape and ready for it.
12:10 My 80s brain was broken by this aberration 😂
Showed this to jen - she said "was hearts on fire in that film too?" - kids!!!
@@MarkLewisfitness I assumed you did this to see if anyone was paying attention :)
No pressure Mark, but if you don't PR then I'm unsubbing
If I don't PR I'll shut down the channel😂
You don’t need it, not with all that prep and planning… but I’ll say it anyway, Good Luck!
Got 51 out of 181 in Dallas Texas Hyrox.
Above average check! Beat the above average guy? nope 1:22.03
which model of bladder pack is it? (and I have the airwolf theme as my ringtone...awesome).
www.wiggle.co.uk/uswe-outlander-2-hydration-pack?lang=en&curr=GBP&dest=1&sku=108780908&gclid=CjwKCAjw6dmSBhBkEiwA_W-EoKFWgsUOwq4RbYamrAeUyWxg9essajbdg4mA6ct-1enK7lFWyoZENxoCLiIQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
When I ran the London marathon you wouldn't believe how many people were snacking on Haribo past the finish line. I don't know if they are muppets or just ahead of the curve.
YEp - post race food tables make little sense sometimes !!
Peter Sagan approves Haribo after a race.
would running 50 mpw and doing 2 hyrox specific days after my speed days be a good plan?
You still stay up to 5am?! i haven't done that since i was in my late twenties.
Once a month we go to London and pretend we are 25 again 😂
8:08 this guy in front of you is playing on hard mode 😂RIP shoulders
😂
Any concerns about the camelback covering one of your biggest cooling surfaces? Especially since you're only carrying 600ml, I figured you'd choose a smaller system.
In training its been ok - worse case, i ditch it into a bin at the fluid table!
@MarkLewis Can you share what water bladder that is, I am someone who needs water on me just so I don't worry about not having if, so I plan to have a water bladder pack for my first hyrox in November. I can only find 1l and 1.5l versions. Your 600ml version sounds much more ideal, but it's not listed in the gear section of your website.
any chance carrying the shoulder weight could burst the water bladder? If so maybe wear it in reverse..
No - tested and it just misses it - also, the bladder will only be half filled so quite squash able!
Im nearly 55 and prepping for manchester next jan and its all your fault 😄
Are the exercises relative to how much you weigh or is it a standardized weight? Like when you are carrying that bag on your shoulders.
All the same - apart from men’s and women’s
Pack question, why the new one instead of the salomons you have?
I think the vest design will be too hot.
Arent you affraid of the heat the camelbag will generte? Considdering your choice for other bits
Can I ask you a question,a in regards to your testosterone levels, you mentioned in a previous video that you are on trt, what are your average levels now for total and free t. I'm trying to get TRT but I can't seem to DRS to test for free test as they are saying my total is okay.
18:10 can’t believe you didn’t cut to “there’s always time for lubricant” scene from Evolution 🤦♂️
Pizza the night before a running race for me then only a energy bar and a banana with a coffee for me
😂 pizza.....I'd be ill mid race!
@@MarkLewisfitness well it's work a few times getting me some PBs
@@reecedawson6113 i wish i could do the same! jealous!
Do you still plan to do Ironman?