Q and A with Rich Ryan
Q and A with Rich Ryan
How Long Does it Take to Improve Running, Biggest Fitness Movers, RPE V Heart Rate: Listener Q&A
Trenton ·September 7, 2025 · 1 min read
In this episode of the RMR Training Podcast, Rich Ryan, Meg Jacoby, and Ryan Kent answer your biggest HYROX and hybrid training questions. From race-day mantras and pacing strategies for beginner runners to RPE vs. heart rate training and the realities of online coaching, this Q&A is packed with practical advice for athletes at every level.
Whether you’re chasing your first HYROX finish or leveling up for the Pro division, you’ll get insights straight from elite competitors and coaches who’ve been in the trenches.
👉 If you’re serious about improving your hybrid fitness, hit Subscribe for weekly strategy episodes, athlete interviews, and training breakdowns.
00:00 Race season updates & athlete schedules
09:45 What we wanted to be growing up (non-athlete edition)
18:30 Race-day mantras and mental preparation
32:40 Beginner runner mistakes & how to pace properly
58:10 RPE vs Heart Rate Training: What’s better for HYROX?
RMR Training APP Youtube
https://www.rmr.training/rmr-app-yt
RoxOpt - Custom Race Analytics
https://www.roxopt.com/
Hey Squad - grab a free guide for how to build your own program (also included is a sample of our new 12-week program)
https://www.rmr.training/how-to-build-your-own-hyrox-training-program-g
RMR Training Podcast
Training and racing conversations for HYROX and hybrid athletes. Follow the show wherever you listen.
Keep Reading
Best HYROX Training Methods Ranked: Double Threshold, Strength, Running & Fueling
Which training methods actually work best for HYROX?
The HYROX Training Pyramid: What to Prioritize for Faster Race Times
What should you actually prioritize in HYROX training? Rich Ryan, Meg Jacoby, and Ryan Kent break down the HYROX training pyramid, from aerobic fitness and movement quality to strength, threshold work, muscular endurance, and race-specific speed. Learn what matters most—and what you probably don’...