METRIX is a workout race for pairs, with a staging style closer to a nightclub than a sports hall. Instead of racing a fixed course for time, teams chase the most distance or reps in a set time. The details below come from the organiser’s own event guide, as listed on our races page.
The format
Teams of two work through five 10-minute stations:
- SkiErg.
- Burpees over a line.
- RowErg.
- BikeErg.
- Shuttle runs.
Partners take turns to chase the most distance or reps at each station. There are four minutes of recovery between stations.
Where it runs
London, UK.
How it differs from HYROX
- Pairs only.
- Fixed time, not fixed distance: you chase the most work in ten minutes.
- Recovery between stations.
- More ergs, less strength.
Pacing
With a fixed time and a partner to swap with, short, hard efforts are usually best. Agree on how often you will swap before you start. Many teams swap every 30 to 60 seconds on the ergs.
Using the recovery
Four minutes between stations is enough to recover a lot. Use it: breathe, drink, and plan the next station.
Training for it
- Erg intervals: short, hard efforts on the SkiErg, rower and bike, with short rests. See building your engine on the ergs.
- Burpees: see burpee efficiency.
- Partner sessions: practise swapping. See partner sessions for Doubles.
Who it suits
Pairs who enjoy high-intensity erg work and a lively atmosphere. The format is less about strength and more about repeated hard efforts.