No. 001 / Programme 2025–26
Cheshire, United Kingdom
Michael Sandbach has competed at the highest level of HYROX.
He became the first athlete to break the 50-minute barrier in Open Doubles in 2022, setting a new world record of 48:52 with Tim Wenisch.
He also set a new Pro Doubles world record of 50:18 with Hunter McIntyre in 2024. A three-time Elite 15 World Championship athlete, he finished runner-up at the 2024 HYROX Elite 15 World Championships in Nice and captained England to gold in the Mixed Relay.
His coaching brings that same elite standard into your training, built for one thing: making you faster.
Michael Sandbach has competed at the highest level of HYROX.
He became the first athlete to break the 50-minute barrier in Open Doubles in 2022, setting a new world record of 48:52 with Tim Wenisch.
He also set a new Pro Doubles world record of 50:18 with Hunter McIntyre in 2024. A three-time Elite 15 World Championship athlete, he finished runner-up at the 2024 HYROX Elite 15 World Championships in Nice and captained England to gold in the Mixed Relay.
His coaching brings that same elite standard into your training, built for one thing: making you faster.
Michael Sandbach has competed at the highest level of HYROX.
He became the first athlete to break the 50-minute barrier in Open Doubles in 2022, setting a new world record of 48:52 with Tim Wenisch.
He also set a new Pro Doubles world record of 50:18 with Hunter McIntyre in 2024.
A three-time Elite 15 World Championship athlete, he finished runner-up at the 2024 HYROX Elite 15 World Championships in Nice and captained England to gold in the Mixed Relay.
His coaching brings that same elite standard into your training, built for one thing: making you faster.
WORLD RECORD STANDARD // 2026
"While the world sleeps, we build."
— 05:00 / Cheshire
— 05:00 / Cheshire
48:52
48:52
Open Doubles World Record
first ever sub-50 with tim wenisch
amsterdam // 2022
Open Doubles World Record
first Sub-50 with tim wenisch
amsterdam // 2022
Open Doubles World Record
first sub-50 with tim wenisch
amsterdam // 2022
50:18
50:18
pro doubles world record
michael sandbach x hunter mcintyre
manchester // 2024
pro doubles world record
sandbach x mcintyre
manchester // 2024
RUNNER-UP
RUNNER-UP
ELITE 15
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
NICE // 2024
ELITE 15
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
NICE // 2024
gold
gold
elite mixed relay
2024
captain // gold
elite mixed relay
2024
captain // gold
The Operator
Originally from Northwich. Former competitive footballer turned engineer turned one of the best HYROX athletes on the planet. Sandy didn't come up through the typical route. He came up through 5am running sessions in the dark, lunchtime strength work, and gruelling evening conditioning, all while holding down a full-time engineering career.
Originally from Northwich. Former competitive footballer turned engineer turned one of the best HYROX athletes on the planet. Sandy didn't come up through the typical route. He came up through 5am running sessions in the dark, lunchtime strength work, and gruelling evening conditioning, all while holding down a full-time engineering career.
Originally from Northwich. Former competitive footballer turned engineer turned one of the best HYROX athletes on the planet. Sandy didn't come up through the typical route. He came up through 5am running sessions in the dark, lunchtime strength work, and gruelling evening conditioning, all while holding down a full-time engineering career.
He found HYROX in 2021. By 2022 he held a World Record. By 2024 he was on the podium at the World Championships. The work hasn't stopped. Neither will yours.
He found HYROX in 2021. By 2022 he held a World Record. By 2024 he was on the podium at the World Championships. The work hasn't stopped. Neither will yours.
He found HYROX in 2021. By 2022 he held a World Record. By 2024 he was on the podium at the World Championships. The work hasn't stopped. Neither will yours.
Discipline
Hybrid Hyrox
Base
Cheshire, UK
Status
Elite 15
Sponsors
COROS
MANCAVE
Discipline
Hybrid Hyrox
Base
Cheshire, UK
Status
Elite 15
Sponsors
COROS
MANCAVE
Discipline
Hybrid Hyrox
Base
Cheshire, UK
Status
Elite 15
Sponsors
Represent 247
Elite Sports Nutrition
Interactive / 001
Race the champion.
Tap any HYROX station to see Sandy's elite splits from his 48:52 2022 Amsterdam Open Doubles WR with Tim Wenisch versus the average sub-60 minute competitor. This is the gap. This is what we close, together.
Tap any HYROX station to see Sandy's elite splits from his 48:52 2022 Amsterdam Open Doubles WR with Tim Wenisch versus the average sub-60 minute competitor. This is the gap. This is what we close, together.
Tap any HYROX station to see Sandy's elite splits from his 48:52 2022 Amsterdam Open Doubles WR with Tim Wenisch versus the average sub-60 minute competitor. This is the gap. This is what we close, together.
Tap any HYROX station to see Sandy's elite splits from his 48:52 2022 Amsterdam Open Doubles WR with Tim Wenisch versus the average sub-60 minute competitor. This is the gap. This is what we close, together.
In the Field
The work.
The work
Race day is a celebration. The work happens long before. On cold mornings, in empty gyms, when nobody is watching.
Race day is a celebration. The work happens long before. On cold mornings, in empty gyms, when nobody is watching.
Race day is a celebration. The work happens long before. On cold mornings, in empty gyms, when nobody is watching.
Coaching
One coach. One standard.
Three ways in.
Every programme is built by Sandy himself, fully custom to your goals, schedule and starting line. Start with the flagship, or pick the level that fits.
Every programme is built by Sandy himself, fully custom to your goals, schedule and starting line. Start with the flagship, or pick the level that fits.
Every programme is built by Sandy himself, fully custom to your goals, schedule and starting line. Start with the flagship, or pick the level that fits.
Recommended · Most Athletes Start Here
The sharp end.
Work directly with Sandy to build a training approach that fits your goals, your race calendar, and your life.
You will start with a short call to determine the right fit and direction.
Fully custom monthly programming, built by Sandy
WhatsApp Access, direct line
Live race week strategy calls
Personalized nutrition & supplement guidance
Mental performance protocol & delaod calibration
"Acta non verba."
Deeds, Not Words
Recommended · Most Athletes Start Here
The sharp end.
Work directly with Sandy to build a training approach that fits your goals, your race calendar, and your life. You will start with a short call to determine the right fit and direction.
Fully custom monthly programming, built by Sandy
WhatsApp Access, direct line
Live race week strategy calls
Personalized nutrition & supplement guidance
Mental performance protocol & delaod calibration
Recommended · Most Athletes Start Here
The sharp end.
Work directly with Sandy to build a training approach that fits your goals, your race calendar, and your life. You will start with a short call to determine the right fit and direction.
Fully custom monthly programming, built by Sandy
WhatsApp Access, direct line
Live race week strategy calls
Personalized nutrition & supplement guidance
Mental performance protocol & delaod calibration
Compare all programmes
* 3-Month Minimum / Monthly via Stripe
Tier 01 / SELF GUIDED
HYROX 12-Week plan
Best for: building race readiness
Built to lead you directly into race day
Structured through build, peak, and taper phases
Uses Sandy's High & Low CNS method
One session per day
Running, strength, conditioning, and HYROX
Delivered through TrainingPeaks app
Tier 02 *
Silver
Best for: chasing PBs
Built around your goals, schedule, and race date
Fully customized training plan
Up to 10 sessions per week
Weekly check-in call with Sandy
Race-specific taper and deload planning
Built for athletes chasing progress & PB
Compare all programmes
* 3-Month Minimum / Monthly via Stripe
Tier 01 / SELF GUIDED
HYROX 12-Week plan
Best for: building race readiness
Built to lead you directly into race day
Structured through build, peak, and taper phases
Uses Sandy's High & Low CNS method
One session per day
Running, strength, conditioning, and HYROX
Delivered through TrainingPeaks app
Tier 02 *
Silver
Best for: chasing PBs
Built around your goals, schedule, and race date
Fully customized training plan
Up to 10 sessions per week
Weekly check-in call with Sandy
Race-specific taper and deload planning
Built for athletes chasing progress & PB
Not sure which is right? Book a free 15-min discovery call. Sandy will recommend the fit.
Not sure which is right? Book a free 15-min discovery call. Sandy will recommend the fit.
// Seminars
// Seminars
Bring sandy to your gym
Bring sandy to
your gym
48:52
48:52
Open Doubles WR
Open Doubles WR
3x
3x
Elite 15 Athlete
Elite 15 Athlete
100+
1000+
Athletes Trained
Athletes Trained
What You Get
A hands-on HYROX seminar built for your athletes.
A hands-on HYROX seminar built for your athletes.
Sandy brings world-record level HYROX coaching directly to your gym, leading athletes through the full performance system behind elite racing. From group workouts and station execution to pacing, nutrition, mindset, and race-day strategy, every detail is built to help your athletes train smarter, move faster, and compete with purpose.
Built on Sandy's three pillars: Strength, Running, Recovery
Built on Sandy's three pillars: Strength, Running, Recovery
Full HYROX race breakdown and strategy
Full HYROX race breakdown and strategy
Group workout led by Sandy
Group workout led by Sandy
Station technique and efficiency coaching
Station technique and efficiency coaching
Nutrition, fueling, and race-day prep
Nutrition, fueling, and race-day prep
Pacing systems and competition mindset
Pacing systems and competition mindset
Live Q&A and athlete feedback
Live Q&A and athlete feedback
Fully tailored to your gym and athletes
Fully tailored to your gym and athletes
15-minute discovery call to discuss your event
Athletes
Receipts from the field.
"
I'd plateaued. After 7 weeks with Sandy I broke the hour mark, won my age group in doubles, and qualified for the World Championship in both Singles and Doubles.
Karim Hegazy
Dubai, UAE
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I'd plateaued. After 7 weeks with Sandy I broke the hour mark, won my age group in doubles, and qualified for the World Championship in both Singles and Doubles.
Karim Hegazy
Dubai, UAE
"
I am the fittest I have ever been thanks to Sandy. He completely changed my approach to training, nutrition and race strategies. I feel like I have levelled up.
Nick Blair
UK · Owner, Kula Recovery
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I am the fittest I have ever been thanks to Sandy. He completely changed my approach to training, nutrition and race strategies. I feel like I have levelled up.
Nick Blair
UK · Owner, Kula Recovery
"
An absolute game changer. Within a couple of months I took 20 seconds off my mile PR and hit 4:30. Excited for what we can do next.
Cole Learn // ELITE 15
Canada · Gym Owner
"
An absolute game changer. Within a couple of months I took 20 seconds off my mile PR and hit 4:30. Excited for what we can do next.
Cole Learn // ELITE 15
Canada · Gym Owner
2026 // Apply Now
The door is open.
The door
iS open
Spots are limited. Sandy works with a tight roster so the standard never drops. If you're ready to train with a World Record setter, this is the move.
Spots are limited. Sandy works with a tight roster so the standard never drops. If you're ready to train with a World Record setter, this is the move.
— What to expect
What to expect
Read first.
Read first.
Who do you actually work with?
Beginners chasing their first sub-90, intermediates chasing sub-60, and elite athletes chasing the podium. The standard is the same. The prescription changes.
How quickly will i see results?
Most clients see meaningful changes inside 2–3 months. That's why the minimum commitment is 3 months. Anything less is theatre, not training.
What's the minimum term?
3 months minimum. After that, 1 month notice to cancel. The work compounds. Pulling out early just resets the clock.
How does payment work?
Monthly subscription via Stripe. Secure, simple. Cancel after the initial commitment with one month's notice.
How do i get started?
Apply below or book a 15-minute discovery call. We talk about your goals, your starting line, your calendar, and decide together if it's a fit.
Who do you actually work with?
Beginners chasing their first sub-90, intermediates chasing sub-60, and elite athletes chasing the podium. The standard is the same. The prescription changes.
How quickly will i see results?
Most clients see meaningful changes inside 2–3 months. That's why the minimum commitment is 3 months. Anything less is theatre, not training.
What's the minimum term?
3 months minimum. After that, 1 month notice to cancel. The work compounds. Pulling out early just resets the clock.
How does payment work?
Monthly subscription via Stripe. Secure, simple. Cancel after the initial commitment with one month's notice.
How do i get started?
Apply below or book a 15-minute discovery call. We talk about your goals, your starting line, your calendar, and decide together if it's a fit.
Elite hybrid coaching from a HYROX World Record holder. Built one athlete at a time - from Cheshire, to the world.
Programmes
© Sandbach Coaching · Cheshire, UK
// Acta Non Verba
Elite hybrid coaching from a HYROX World Record holder. Built one athlete at a time - from Cheshire, to the world.
Programmes
© Sandbach Coaching · Cheshire, UK
// Acta Non Verba
