Bonus Episode: Observations as an ex-dancer competing in HYROX

Episode summary

In this bonus episode, Lily reflects on competing in her first HYROX event and shares the unexpected parallels and differences she noticed as an ex-professional dancer stepping into a functional fitness race. From pre event food anxiety and body image triggers, to warm-up rooms that felt eerily familiar, this episode explores how old identities can resurface in new environments and how awareness, fuel, and self-trust can change the experience completely.

This is an honest, behind-the-scenes reflection on growth, mindset shifts, and what it really means to move for performance rather than appearance.

What you’ll hear in this episode

• Why HYROX unexpectedly reminded Lily of audition days as a dancer
• How food anxiety showed up the ...