A month of real work. Coaches on the ground in Madrid. Athletes sharing their stories. New content, new partnerships, and a community that keeps SHOWING UP.
In May, I’m hiking the Grand Canyon rim-to-rim and back in one go with O’Keefe and Coach Josh, and I’m inviting you to take it on with us.
Now, here's everything you missed and everything to look forward to.
– Mat Fraser
CROSSING THE CANYON
ONE CHALLENGE, THOUSANDS MOVING.
On May 23, Mat Fraser, Matt O’Keefe, and Coach Josh take on the Grand Canyon; approximately 42 miles in a single day, and we’re inviting you to go the distance with us in our May community challenge.
Your target is simple:
100,000 steps or 42 miles. Walk it. Run it. It all counts.
Track and share your progress on your socials, and you’ll be in the running to win prizes. Everything you need to know is in the link below.
GET INVOLVED WITH HYROX
HWPO and HYROX are building something together. More opportunities to compete, train with purpose, and SHOW UP on a bigger stage. Here's how you can be part of it.
HYROX BOSTON | OCTOBER 8–11
WE'RE THE TITLE SPONSOR. COME RACE WITH US.
HWPO is the title sponsor of HYROX Boston, and we want our community there. Four days of racing at one of the most iconic sporting cities in the US. Whether it's your first race or you're chasing a PB, this is the one to do.
HWPO HYROX | 8-WEEK PREP TRACK
RACE WITH HWPO
Don't show up underprepared. Our 8-week HYROX track gives you the structure, workouts, and coaching to be ready on race day. Built by HWPO.
HYROX CRUISE | OCTOBER 21–25
TRAIN, COMPETE, AND RECOVER IN THE SUN
Sail from Palma de Mallorca to Marseille and Barcelona with elite coaches, the HWPO community, and performance-focused everything. HWPO members get a discount with code HYROXCRUISE-HWPO.
COACH TIP FROM COLETTE CASEY
IMPROVE YOUR BARBELL LIFT
Simplify your barbell cycling with three key tips from Coach Colette:
Remove unnecessary pauses or “speed bumps”
Use the bar’s natural path with a controlled drop
Focus on light, repeatable movement
MAT FRASER JOINED THE BOYS INTERRUPTED PODCAST
CATCH UP ON EPISODE 69
Mat sits down with the Boys Interrupted crew to talk fatherhood, life after competing, and what it really took to build HWPO from the ground up.
The hosts also break down early CrossFit Games qualification results, standout semifinal moments, and the grit and strategy behind the athletes making moves this season.
The feed was busy in April. We announced a new 7-day HYROX track for HWPO Affiliates, dropped into Snake Athletics for rope climb tips from Coach Jake D, and had Coach Frankie take over our Spotify. We also welcomed Xenom as our newest partner. HARD WORK PAYS OFF, hallelujah.
We also want to shine a light on two HARD WORKERS whose stories stopped us in our tracks this month. Raeann and Miryam — we see you, and we're PROUD.
COACHES CONGRESS MADRID
A WEEKEND OF REAL TALK
Coaches Congress Madrid delivered. A full weekend of conversations, practical takeaways, and coaches coming together to improve their craft.
The HWPO team were on the ground sharing their experience, hitting the workout floor, bringing our partnerships to life, and speaking to the future of coaching, competition, and building better gyms.
TWO NEW VLOGS JUST DROPPED
REAL WORK, REAL MOMENTS - BEHIND THE SCENES
Mat answers your questions openly and honestly. The moments, the lessons, and the decisions along the way.
Then Vegas. Coaching, competing, and stepping into something uncomfortable. A reminder that SHOWING UP doesn’t stop on the gym floor.
CATCH UP ON THE LATEST FROM OUR BLOG
Here’s what you missed from our coaches this month. Catch them here:
PREVENTING RUNNING INJURIES
– Coach Justin Sweeney
Running more isn’t always the answer to becoming a better runner. Staying healthy, consistent, and able to train week after week depends just as much on what you do around your runs as the runs themselves.
CROSSFIT TO ENDURANCE: THE PROS AND CONS
– Coach Ste Fawcett
Shifting your training focus can change more than just your workouts; it can reshape how progress feels, how your body responds, and what you enjoy about training.
COACH AND ATHLETE HAPPILY EVER AFTER
– Coach Brendan Snyder
A strong athlete-coach relationship can be one of the most powerful tools for improving performance. But getting the most out of individual coaching isn’t just about the program!
THE POWER AND VALUE OF TRAINING WITH A PARTNER
– Coach Justin Ahrens
Training alone can build discipline, but it’s not always the most effective way to progress. For many people, the missing piece isn’t a better program; it’s the environment they train in.
BUILDING HABITS: THE LITTLE DETAILS MATTER
- Coach Griffin Roelle
Big results in training don’t come from one-off moments. They come from habits built over time. While motivation and intensity often get the attention, it’s the small, consistent actions that shape performance.
ATHLETIC BREW BEER SHRIMP
BEER, BUTTER AND OLD BAY SEASONING
Bursting with flavor and the best part, it comes together in about 20 minutes. This dish could be an appetizer but do you ever have those nights where you just want a snack as a meal, instead of a full meal?
This would be the perfect snacky dinner dish.
