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Now, let’s get into it.
The Sled Pu
If you’ve ever tried to get stronger and faster at the same time, you’ve probably felt it—the interference effect. It’s that frustrating moment when your squat PR drops while your run splits slow down, and you wonder if doing both is even possible.
Welcome to the balancing act of hybrid training.
In this episode of the RMR Training Podcast, I sat down with Ryan Kent and Meg Jacoby to unpack the interference effect—what it really means, when it matters, and how to train around it without sabota
Running is the heartbeat of HYROX—and for most athletes, it’s also the biggest limiter. But here’s the truth: just “running more” doesn’t make you faster. What matters is how you train.
That’s the whole idea behind our new Run 2.0 Program inside the RMR Training App. It’s not another cookie-cutter 5K or half-marathon plan. It’s a purpose-built system designed for the way HYROX athletes actually move—combining running, strength, mobility, and compromised efforts into one complete process.
Think
Why Most Athletes Aren’t Overtraining—They’re Under-Recovering
Let’s clear the air: true overtraining is rare. Most HYROX athletes simply don’t rest enough, eat enough, or manage stress enough to recover from what they’re doing.
When fatigue stacks up, performance drops—and motivation follows. If you’re dragging through “easy” runs or dreading your next sled push, it’s not weakness. It’s under-recovery.
Signs you’re under-recovering:
* Every workout feels harder than it should
* You’re not
Quick context (and why this is worth your time)
New season, fresh legs, same chaos. I just opened my HYROX year and came away with a clearer plan—how to pace, when to press, what not to chase, and how to keep the mental game steady when the venue, turf, and pressure try to tilt you. This post is me turning that experience into simple, repeatable steps you can use for your next race.
I’ve used it all year because it makes my training better. I’ll show exactly how below.
My biggest shift: from
What Worked, What Didn’t, and What’s Next
The Strategy Shift (and Why It Worked)
Last season my blueprint was: conservative early → smash the sleds → survive. It worked to a point, but at this level the front pack can get away and never come back.
Hamburg plan: run even, ski under control, push/pull hard but not suicidal, then keep the runs steady after each station. Rhythm over roller coaster.
* Sled push: 2:18 (a touch slower than my 1:59 at Worlds, but sustainable).
* Sled pull: 3:07 (
If you’re piecing together workouts from Instagram and calling it a plan… I get it. HYROX is new enough that even smart athletes (hi 👋) end up testing, tweaking, and occasionally taking a wrong turn. This post is the no-fluff recap of what’s actually been working for me since Worlds: a tighter strength approach, smarter aerobic volume, and brutally effective quality sessions that translate on race day.
And yes—this all plugs directly into our RMR Training App and the brand-new 12-Week HYROX Pr
Why HYROX Athletes Need Smarter Training
HYROX has exploded as the world’s leading hybrid fitness competition, blending running with functional stations like the SkiErg, sled push, and burpee broad jumps. But with popularity comes questions:
* How do I pace myself?
* When will my running times improve?
* Should I train with heart rate or RPE?
* What’s the right mindset on race day?
In this RMR Training Podcast Q&A, Rich Ryan, Meg Jacoby, and Ryan Kent answer these exact questions. They sh
Why Tapering Matters
If you’ve been grinding through weeks (or months) of training, you might think the hard work is over once taper week rolls around. But here’s the truth: tapering can make or break your race performance. Done right, it lets your body shed fatigue while keeping fitness sharp. Done wrong, it can leave you flat, sluggish, or worse — unprepared on race day.
In this guide, we’ll walk through the biggest taper mistakes athletes make, why they matter, and how to avoid them. Whethe
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...
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 ...
