Trenton ·October 5, 2026 · 1 min read
Rich Ryan answers some of the biggest HYROX training questions: how to improve running speed, how training should change as you age, when to push hard, ideal body composition, running vs. ERG volume, compromised running, and the best ways to measure HYROX fitness.
5 Timestamp Highlights:
- 00:00 – How to Get Faster at Running for HYROX
- 15:26 – How HYROX Training Should Change as You Get Older
- 28:35 – How Hard Should You Push in Training?
- 36:24 – Ideal Body Weight & Strength vs. Running Speed
- 44:46 – Compromised Running & Measuring HYROX Fitness
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