In this RMR Training Podcast episode, Rich Ryan sits down with Bracken Crocker of The Running Public to talk about the evolution of coaching, HYROX training, compromised running, OCR, aerobic development, and why hybrid athletes need more than random workouts to improve.

Preparing for a HYROX A race? The final weeks are not the time to cram fitness, change your nutrition, cut weight, or panic-train. In this RMR Training Podcast episode, Rich Ryan and Meg Jacoby break down the biggest mistakes athletes make before race day and how to stay calm, confident, and race-ready.

Rich Ryan’s HYROX Ottawa win was more than just a fast time. It showcased the importance of smart pacing, LT1 training, mental resilience, and race execution. Discover the key lessons athletes can apply to improve their own HYROX performance and race smarter under pressure.

Traveling for a HYROX race can make or break performance. From jet lag and hydration to nutrition, recovery, and race-week stress, elite HYROX athletes share their best travel strategies for performing well internationally. Learn how to prepare smarter, recover faster, and avoid the biggest mistakes athletes make while traveling for competition.

Want to improve your HYROX running performance? Rich Ryan breaks down the five best running workouts for HYROX athletes, including hill sprints, threshold intervals, LT1 training, and efficiency reps. Learn how to train smarter, improve aerobic conditioning, recover faster, and build race-specific endurance for HYROX competition.

Can athletes still get faster after 40? According to HYROX athletes Rich Ryan and Ryan Kent, the answer is yes. From smarter recovery and fueling strategies to aerobic conditioning and balanced training, this conversation breaks down how experienced athletes are continuing to improve performance without relying on excessive volume or burnout.

Thinking about moving from HYROX Open to Pro? This guide breaks down the real signs you’re ready, common mistakes athletes make, and how to progress without burning out.

Zone 3, ERG training, and year-round programming—what actually works for HYROX? This guide breaks down how to train smarter, improve endurance, and build real performance without wasting time.

Injury is part of HYROX—but how you respond determines everything. This blog breaks down how to stay mentally strong, adapt your training, and come back better after setbacks.

How much training volume do you actually need for HYROX? More isn’t always better. This blog breaks down how to structure your training, avoid the volume trap, and build real performance through smarter—not harder—work.

What actually matters in HYROX racing? It’s not just running—and it’s definitely not going out fast. This breakdown reveals how elite athletes pace their races, which stations matter most, and how to train smarter for better results.

Most athletes use cross-training to “get more work in”—but that’s only scratching the surface. When structured correctly, machines like the bike, SkiErg, and RowErg can build serious HYROX performance. This guide breaks down how to train with intention, improve aerobic capacity, and turn cross-training into a real competitive advantage.

Most HYROX races aren’t lost at the end—they’re lost in the first 10 minutes. Going out too hard might feel right early, but it almost always leads to a breakdown later. This blog breaks down why pacing, aerobic capacity, and race execution matter more than raw intensity—and how to avoid the common mistakes that turn a strong start into survival mode.

What happens when you take your training to altitude—and does it actually make you faster on race day? In this episode, Rich Ryan and Ryan Kent break down the real impact of altitude training, advanced race prep strategies, and how small adjustments can lead to big performance gains. If you’re chasing your next PR, this is one you don’t skip.

Most athletes think they need more strength, more effort, or more training to improve. But what if the real issue isn’t how hard you’re working—it’s how well you move? In this episode, Rich Ryan sits down with movement expert Lawrence Van Lingen to break down why better movement, not more intensity, is the key to unlocking performance, reducing injuries, and finally feeling good while you train.

Late race? Gassing out on wall balls? Not sure how to structure your training? This HYROX Q&A breaks down the key strategies for fueling, hydration, and race-day execution.

Free HYROX tools: race pace calculator, workout timer, equipment substitutions, and packing list to help athletes train smarter and race stronger.

A HYROX PR doesn’t mean you need new training. It means you need repeatability, smart recovery, and tiny upgrades that actually stick.

Phoenix was a 10/10 outcome and a complicated finish: sub-54, third in a stacked Pro field, Worlds qualified—plus doubles, mindset shifts, and judging that changed the race.

In this episode, we break down how to properly taper for HYROX, avoid common race-week mistakes, and build long-term performance the right way. We also explain the new HYROX Elite qualification system and what it means for athletes chasing points, consistency, and championship spots.