Dating in the Sweat Zone: My Hyrox Blind Date Race

A BI reporter tries a fitness-based blind date at a Hyrox mixed-doubles race in New York, matched through Surf. She teams with Eric, learning ski-erg technique and tackling runs and strength stations for about 77 minutes, finishing just under 1 hour 17 minutes. Despite heat and nerves, the shared challenge helps them connect beyond a typical date, underscoring how fitness communities can serve as “third spaces” for forming bonds between people with similar values and lifestyles.