'You have to push yourself mentally': Inside Cork’s Hyrox event driving participants to their limits

There was a buzz like no other at the Marina Market this weekend for the second Alpha x Marina Market Hyrox Simulation event 

Averyl Condell, Fionnuala O'Driscoll, Grace O'Mahony and Blaithin O'Neill, all Body Active Skibbereen, ahead of the female doubles event. Picture: Jim Coughlan.

Endorphins were high at the Marina Market this weekend as 500 athletes sweat it out to complete a tough Hyrox challenge.

There was a buzz like no other as the music pumped through the speakers and spectators gathered to watch participants take on the unique fitness race.