Holo Ikaika 12 - Run Strong is a 12-week intermediate HYROX® training plan designed for athletes who want to build a stronger engine without losing power, station quality, or race confidence. The plan is written for L2 strong-intermediate athletes and L3 advanced athletes who can train consistently and want a clear structure instead of guessing week to week.
The program progresses through three major phases: aerobic base and strength foundation, power development and speed, then race-specific execution. Each phase has a clear purpose so athletes know why they are doing threshold work, Zone 2, VO2 intervals, compromised runs, strength sessions, station repeats, and simulation days.
The Coach Edition + Bonus Pack adds the support most app purchasers need: exercise vocabulary, intensity definitions, zone-finding guidance, substitution options, nutrition support, readiness decision rules, a race-week checklist, weekly logging, and the Warrior Lab app next steps.
The goal is simple: run strong, handle the stations, recover enough to go again, and show up race-ready with a clear execution strategy.
Who This Plan Is For
- Level 2 athletes: Strong intermediates who can train 5-6 days per week, run consistently, and perform basic loaded movement patterns safely.
- Level 3 athletes: Advanced hybrid athletes who want more density, speed, two-a-day structure, and race-specific execution without losing recovery.
- Best fit: Athletes preparing for HYROX® singles, doubles, or similar hybrid fitness racing where running strength and station durability matter.
- Not ideal for: Complete beginners, athletes currently injured, or athletes who cannot recover from 6-day training weeks.
What Is Included
- 12-week intermediate HYROX® training build
- L2 and L3 track options
- Week 13 Race Week Reload
- Week 14 Recovery Reset
- 6 training days + 1 rest / active recovery day structure
- Two-a-day guidance 2-3x per week when recovery is stable
- Threshold, VO2, Zone 2, compromised running, and race-pace explanations
- Exercise vocabulary and movement cues
- Equipment substitution library
- Expanded nutrition and fueling bonus
- Readiness traffic-light system
- Race-week and race-day checklist
- Weekly athlete log and review prompts
- Final Test - Train - Analyze next-step page with app, coaching, and training plan links
Bonus Pack
- Intensity + zone education: LT, VO2, Zone 2, RPE, race pace, and how to find them
- Exercise vocabulary and movement cues
- Substitution guide for gym, home, and limited-equipment athletes
- Nutrition and fueling support for hard days, recovery days, and race week
- Readiness traffic-light rule and two-a-day decision system
- Race-week checklist and weekly review log