If You Want More images at HYROX, read this first
If you’re competing in HYROX and you want more content — more photos, more visibility, more images you can use to promote yourself — there are some really simple things you can do.
These aren’t complicated. And not a lot of people are doing them. Which means you can separate yourself pretty quickly.
1 Eyes
This one is easy.
Show that you’re aware of what’s happening around you.
Look at the competitor next to you.
Look back at the person chasing you.
Look at the clock before wall balls.
Those small moments show that you’re engaged. They give context. When someone is just staring straight ahead with no change in expression, it’s hard to build anything visually interesting from that.
Eyes looking for context in the race are always interesting.
2 Intensity
I know it can be tough in the middle of a race when you’re tired but emotion shows up in photos.
That could be:
Competing with the person next to you
Cheering for your doubles partner
Talking to a judge about a call
It doesn’t have to be dramatic. It just has to show something. When there’s no emotion, the image usually falls flat.
Intensity always wins and creates good images.
3 Personal Style
This doesn’t come naturally to everyone.
But tattoos, piercings, hair, headbands — all of that contributes to how you read visually in a race.
In Elite 15, attire can be more standardized. But even then, there are small ways to stand out.
It’s worth paying attention to your personal style, or having someone help you think through it. It matters more than people realize.
Color, aesthetic, wristbands, shoes, are all contributing to interesting style.
Eearings, tattoos, and using the Hyrox stickers add to the feel of the Hyrox brand in images.
4 Logos
Logos are tough.
Some complement an image. Some distract from it.
If you’re wearing a lot of different logos — especially lesser-known brands or brands that have loud logos, it can create issues visually.
5 Personality
This ties into intensity, but it’s different.
Celebrations matter. Reactions matter.
Even if you’re exhausted, show something. If you’re competitive, let that show. If you’re fun and loose, let that show.
Personality gives people something to connect to.
Show personality and emotion at the finish.
Even if you’re exhausted, show something. if you’re competitive, let it show. if you’re fun and loose, let that show.
6 Doubles Context
If you’re competing in doubles, show it.
Run together. Talk to each other. Coordinate during transitions.
If you’re photographed solo the whole time, there’s no context that you’re racing as a team. Showing interaction makes the story clearer.
Run tighter with your doubles partner so you show teamwork.
Interact with your doubles partner, encourage them.
None of this is about performing for the camera. It’s just awareness. Photographers are looking for story, emotion, and context. If you give us that, your chances of walking away with usable content go way up.