Q and A with Rich Ryan
Q and A with Rich Ryan
HYROX Training Q&A
Trenton ·September 13, 2025 · 1 min read
Welcome back to the RMR Training Podcast! In this Q&A episode, Rich Ryan and Meg Jacoby tackle the biggest training questions straight from the RMR community. We cover the most common mistakes athletes make in HYROX prep, how to stop overthinking your training, why “more” isn’t always better, and how to tell the difference between being productively tired and truly overtrained.
You’ll also hear strategies for balancing training with real life, why consistency beats volume, and some fun debates about building the ultimate HYROX relay dream team.
Whether you’re training for your first HYROX or chasing a podium, this episode will give you insights to train smarter, avoid burnout, and perform at your best.
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👇 Drop a comment: What’s the biggest thing you’ve overthought in your own training?
⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 Q&A Intro: Overthinking in HYROX Training
08:50 Why Training Twice a Day Isn’t the Answer
14:30 The Problem with Focusing Too Much on Run Pace
34:50 How to Know the Difference Between Good Tired vs Bad Tired
59:40 Building the Ultimate HYROX Relay Dream Team
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