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Lycan Strength is east of Marshall's Cross in Irlam, 24 minutes away in light traffic. Worth knowing if you want coaching and HYROX training rather than just a gym floor.

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Getting here from Marshall's Cross

From Marshall's Cross: 12.2 miles in a straight line, 17.9 miles by road
Drive time: About 24 minutes in light traffic, allow around 38 at rush hour
Direction: The gym is east of Marshall's Cross
By train: Irlam station (Northern) is about 0.4 miles from the gym
Marshall's Cross is in: St Helens, Sutton South East ward, postcode area WA9
Gym address: Unit 2, The Oasis, Brinell Drive, Irlam, Manchester M44 5BL

Directions from Marshall's Cross

Marshall's Cross and the gym to scale, with neighbouring areas. Straight-line distance 12.2 miles.

Marshall's Cross is number 25 of 48 St Helens areas on our list by distance to the gym; the closest are Newton-le-Willows and Wargrave. It shares the WA9 postcode area with Bold, Derbyshire Hill, New Bold, Abbotsfield and 17 more. Heading east towards Irlam, the straight line from Marshall's Cross passes Bold, Burtonwood, Gemini, Winwick.

Why train here from Marshall's Cross

Most gyms near Marshall's Cross give you a key fob and leave you to it. Lycan Strength is built the other way round: a timetable of coached classes, a community that turns up for each other, and a plan for whatever you are working towards.

Official HYROX affiliated gymMembers race HYROX in doubles and relays, and train on a full-length turf sled track.
A coach in every sessionYou are never left guessing: movements are taught, scaled and progressed by the coach running the class.
Try it before you commitA free week from Marshall's Cross: every class, the full gym and a fitness assessment, no card needed.
Every level in one roomFirst-timers, people coming back after years off and long-time members train side by side, each at their own pace.
Physio on sitePhysiotherapy for sports injuries, back pain and rehab, with 20% off treatment for members.

Fitting it into your week

For a 6am class, leave Marshall's Cross by about 5:25am. The roads are quiet, so the 24 minute estimate is realistic.
For a 6pm class straight from work, give yourself around 38 minutes and leave by 5:10pm.
For Mobility on Sunday at 9:30am, leaving at 8:55am gets you in with time to settle in.

Drive times are estimates from road distance. Traffic around St Helens varies, so allow a little extra the first time.

Your week from Marshall's Cross

Class times and when to leave Marshall's Cross
Class		Leave Marshall's Cross by
Mon 6am	Full Body	5:25am
Mon 6pm	Full Body	5:10pm
Mon 7pm	Engine	6:10pm
Tue 6pm	Upper	5:10pm
Tue 7pm	Upper	6:10pm
Wed 6am	Upper	5:25am
Wed 6pm	Engine	5:10pm
Wed 7pm	Upper	6:10pm
Thu 6am	Lower	5:25am
Thu 6pm	Lower	5:10pm
Thu 7pm	Lower	6:10pm
Fri 6am	Engine	5:25am
Fri 6:30pm	Lycan Shred	5:40pm
Sun 9:30am	Mobility	8:55am

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Marshall's Cross questions

How far is Lycan Strength from Marshall's Cross?

12.2 miles in a straight line and 17.9 miles by road. Most people drive it in around 24 minutes outside rush hour.

Is there a HYROX gym near Marshall's Cross?

Yes. Lycan Strength in Irlam is an official HYROX affiliated gym, about 24 minutes from Marshall's Cross, where members train for HYROX doubles and relays with Engine sessions on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Can I try Lycan Strength before joining?

Yes. The 7-day free trial gives you unlimited classes, the full gym and a complimentary fitness assessment, with no credit card required.

Is there parking or a train station nearby?

Irlam railway station is about 0.4 miles from the gym. For parking details, call the gym on 07428 442526 before your first visit.

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