Running is deceptively simple. To friends and workout partners Megan Dramis and Karen Davis of Manahawkin, it’s been a meaningful way to challenge themselves and support each other on their fitness journey.
On Monday, June 1, they took part in the 2026 New York HYROX event at Pier 76, across from the Javits Center in New York City. While it was their first time participating in a HYROX competition, they managed to finish in an impressive time of one hour and 18 minutes, placing 52nd out of 699 in the 40-44 age group for women’s doubles, ranking them in the top 7.4%.
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