Eastern Leisure Centre HYROX Affiliate Celebrates Cardiff Event Success
Cardiff, May 2026 – Eastern Leisure Centre is celebrating a major milestone after officially becoming a HYROX Affiliate and recognised as part of the global HYROX Training Club network; a testament to the centre’s growing reputation for delivering elite-level functional fitness training within the local community.
This exciting development comes on the heels of outstanding performances by Eastern members and instructors at the recent Cardiff HYROX event, held from Wednesday 29 April to Monday 4 May 2026, where first-time competitors and seasoned athletes alike achieved remarkable results.
Local Athletes Shine on the HYROX Stage
Eastern Leisure Centre members proudly competing in their first-ever HYROX event, under the expert guidance of HYROX instructor Sian, whose classes and dedication to her members played a pivotal role in preparing participants.
Women’s Doubles Success
Sian and Jo delivered a phenomenal performance, smashing their target time of 1 hour 20 minutes with an impressive 1:13 finish in their debut Women’s Doubles race.
Diana and Ysabel also excelled, finishing in 1:38:04, surpassing their goal.
Diana shared her inspiring journey: “I started Couch to 5K in April 2024 and could only run for one minute. Inspired by my daughter and a 50th birthday coming up, I kept going through setbacks and built strength through Sian’s HYROX class. Completing HYROX with my daughter was amazing — tough, but something I’m really proud of! My target was 1:40 and we finished 1:38.”
Men’s Doubles Performance
Tim and Spencer led their wave in Men's Doubles, finishing in 1:12, despite a 7-minute penalty. Tim reflected on the experience: “It was so much more than I expected—the buzz was incredible. Seeing people at all fitness levels and realising how much Sian has improved my fitness as we overtook others was an incredible rush—pure adrenaline and dopamine.”
Adaptive Division Inspiration
Becky made an incredible debut in the Women’s Adaptive category, finishing her first HYROX in 1:47:54. Supported every step of the way by Sian, her effort captured the spirit of the event. Sian said: “Becky did amazing – she broke all her nails along the way, but we kept singing and dancing! It was so much fun. The sled pull took everything she had. She’s an absolute inspiration, and I’m so proud of her.”
Expert Coaching Driving Success
The success of Eastern’s athletes is closely tied to the dedication and expertise of its coaching team.
Sian has been instrumental in preparing members for competition, delivering high-energy sessions that focus on endurance, strength, and race strategy. Her Sunday morning HYROX class has become a cornerstone for members aiming to take on the challenge.
Eastern has also welcomed new HYROX instructor Lynda, who completed her 8th HYROX event in Cardiff, finishing her Women’s Doubles race in 1:40:05. Lynda’s experience is already enriching the programme, with new classes proving increasingly popular.
Official HYROX Training Club Status
Becoming an official HYROX affiliate marks a significant step forward for Eastern Leisure Centre, reinforcing its commitment to:
Delivering specialist HYROX training
Supporting athletes at all levels
Building a strong, inclusive fitness community
This recognition places Eastern among an elite network of global facilities preparing athletes for one of the world’s fastest-growing fitness competitions.
HYROX Class Timetable at Eastern Leisure Centre
Members and newcomers can now train like HYROX athletes with the following weekly sessions:
Monday – 5:30 PM (Sports Hall) – Instructor: Lynda
Wednesday – 6:30 PM (Sports Hall) – Instructor: Lynda
Sunday – 9:00 AM (Fitness Studio) – Instructor: Sian
Each session delivers a dynamic mix of running, functional strength, and conditioning exercises, giving members the HYROX experience.
A Growing Community of Everyday Athletes
From first-time competitors to experienced racers, Eastern Leisure Centre is proving that HYROX is accessible to all. The recent HYROX Cardiff event showcased not only impressive finishing times but also powerful stories of determination, transformation, and teamwork.
With its new HYROX Training Club status and a rapidly expanding programme, Eastern Leisure Centre is set to become a leading hub for HYROX training for BETTER in the region, helping more people push their limits and achieve their fitness goals.
Interested in joining the HYROX movement?
Visit Eastern Leisure Centre today or drop into one of the weekly classes and start your journey.