The Ultimate HYROX Draft: Best Training Equipment, Running Shoes & Race Essentials
What are the best tools, gear, and strategies for HYROX training and racing?
HYROX Training Q&A: Race Strategy, Workouts & the Future of the Sport
Trenton ·July 13, 2026 · 1 min read
Is the new HYROX Cruise Major a game-changing innovation or the biggest mistake the sport has made? Rich Ryan and Meg Jacoby break down the controversy, discuss whether race simulations actually improve performance, explore why elite runners are finding success in HYROX, and share practical training advice for athletes of every level.
If you're preparing for your next HYROX race or want an inside look at the biggest conversations shaping the sport, this episode is packed with expert insights and honest opinions.
👍 Like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for more HYROX training, racing, and performance content.
00:00 Intro + Injury-Friendly Aerobic Training Workout
08:40 HYROX Cruise Major: Good Idea or Bad Decision?
27:45 Should You Do HYROX Race Simulations?
36:20 Can Elite Marathoners Dominate HYROX?
59:25 Burpee Rule Changes & Judging Controversies
RMR Training Podcast
Training and racing conversations for HYROX and hybrid athletes. Follow the show wherever you listen.
Keep Reading
The Hardest Parts of HYROX Training: Mistakes Holding You Back | Rich Ryan & Meg Jacoby
What’s the hardest part of HYROX training? It might not be the workouts.
How to Get Faster at HYROX: Running & Training Tips
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.