Every Hyrox race brings its own set of challenges, but for me – as a 5ft 2in petite <60kg woman (I don't weigh myself, but I'd say I'm around 55kg), the sled stations have always been the toughest.

Normally tractor pulls are events where ridiculously powerful purpose-built rigs tow special sleds down a 100-meter dirt track. As the weighted sled travels, the weight slides toward the front of the ...