HYROX Preparation Camp in Fuerteventura: Race-Smart Training with Hugo Hugemark

The camp takes over four days at Playitas Resort on Fuerteventura's east coast. Each morning starts with a run session — either track intervals, tempo work along the seafront promenade or a trail loop into the surrounding hills. After breakfast, the group moves into the functional zone for station practice: sled push and pull, burpee broad jumps, rowing, ski erg, farmer's carries and wall balls. The afternoons are a mix of compromised running (running immediately after station work), mobility, and strategy sessions where Hugo walks through pacing math, transition times and how to avoid blowing up on the second run.

What makes this camp different from a standard HYROX camp is the focus on race craft rather than pure load. Hugo Hugemark is a Playitas ambassador and experienced HYROX coach, and the schedule is deliberately lighter than a peak training week — the aim is to rehearse, not exhaust. You will practice the exact order of stations, learn how to judge your effort on the first 1km run, and go through race-day logistics like warm-up routines, nutrition timing and shoe choice.

The resort itself is a training destination, not just a hotel. Playitas has been used by national teams and professional athletes for years, with a 400m track, 50m outdoor pool, fully equipped gym, tennis and padel courts, and direct access to bike and running routes. Non-training partners can use the pools, spa, and beach, and there is a kids' club in high season.

Because the camp is booked as an add-on to your stay, you choose your own accommodation and board at Playitas. That means you can go half-board in a standard double room or upgrade to a sea-view suite. Meals are buffet-style with plenty of protein, carbs and salad options, and the resort can cater to vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free diets if you tell them in advance. The whole thing is designed so that you leave with a written race plan, a better idea of your pacing, and the confidence that you have rehearsed the hard parts before the gun goes off.

What's included

- Four days of HYROX-specific coaching with Hugo Hugemark - Daily run and functional training sessions - Full HYROX simulation and technique workshops - Race strategy briefings and written race plan - Access to Playitas Resort sports facilities (track, 50m pool, gym, functional zone) - Camp welcome pack

What's not included

- Accommodation (book separately at Playitas Resort) - Meals and drinks (choose board basis at booking) - Flights and airport transfers - Travel insurance - Personal expenses - Spa treatments and massages - Optional excursions