Celebrity Chiu Yu-chen Completes Grueling HYROX Race, Vows to Fulfill Fan Promises

Taiwanese entertainer Chiu Yu-chen, also known as "Mao Di," has successfully completed his first HYROX fitness competition in Hangzhou, marking a significant personal achievement. The demanding event combines an 8-kilometer run with eight functional fitness challenges, testing participants' cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, and willpower.

Chiu revealed that just three months prior, running a single kilometer was a struggle. Under the invitation of his friend Xia Hexi, he embarked on a rigorous training regimen, adjusting his diet and maintaining a strict schedule, even completing workouts after his work commitments. Despite only sleeping three hours the night before the race and experiencing pain in his abdomen and right knee during the competition, he persevered, drawing strength from fans cheering his name.

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I have never forgotten that promise.

He described the running segments and burpee broad jumps as the most difficult obstacles, constantly reminding himself to "take it one step at a time." Chiu expressed that the true challenge was overcoming his own self-doubt, stating, "What truly needs to be overcome is not the finish line, but the self who doubted yesterday." This accomplishment is also tied to a promise he made to his fans, feeling regret over not fulfilling commitments after releasing his 20th-anniversary album "CINDER KISS" last year.

Looking ahead, Chiu plans to refocus on his music and acting career, while also hinting at future HYROX challenges. He is actively planning concerts, fan meetings, and other close interactions to connect with his supporters, aiming to present a better version of himself this year. He also recently shared his cross-disciplinary business experience as a lecturer at the "Taoyuan Iron Rose Music Salon."

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What truly needs to be overcome is not the finish line, but the self who doubted yesterday.