As HYROX athletes approach their biggest races—especially the HYROX World Championships—the training strategy that often gets overlooked is tapering. A proper taper can be the key to unlocking your best performance on race day. But what does tapering for HYROX actually look like? How do elite athletes like Ryan Kent and Rich Ryan approach it? And more importantly, how can you optimize your taper for both physical performance and mental readiness?
In this post, based on the insights from the RMR
In the latest episode of the RMR Training Podcast , Meg Jacoby opens up about her difficult but powerful decision to step away from the 2025 HYROX World Championships. What follows isn’t just an elite athlete talking about injury—it's a blueprint for longevity, leadership, and maturity in hybrid racing.
This isn’t a story about missing a race. It’s a story about how to win the long game in fitness and competition.
The Hidden Strength of Saying “Not This Time”
In a culture that celebrates gri
When you’re chasing a world-class performance in a sport as demanding as HYROX, the margin between peak performance and burnout is razor-thin. In the latest episode of the RMR Training Podcast, hosts Rich Ryan, Meg Jacoby, and Ryan Kent offer a raw and tactical look at how they manage training, recovery, and mindset leading up to the biggest race of the season—HYROX World Championships.
Whether you're a competitive athlete or new to hybrid racing, this episode gives you a backstage pass to how
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If you’re serious about leveling up your Hyrox performance, then you’re in the right place. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned competitor, there’s one thing you need to master: the fundamentals.
Now, I get it. The word "fundamentals" sounds a bit boring compared to the high-octane intensity of Hyrox races. But let me tell you, skipping these basics is why many athletes hit
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When it comes to HYROX, there are a lot of moving parts—literally. From sled pushes and wall balls to ski ergs and running, the HYROX course is a gauntlet designed to test every fiber of your fitness. But one of the most controllable variables you have? Your warm-up. Nail it, and you’ll stride into that start line feeling ready to crush every station. Screw it up, and
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If you're pushing yourself in high-intensity training like HYROX or similar endurance sports, you know that consistent performance boils down to two essential elements: proper training and smart nutrition. Recently, I tuned into an episode of the RMR Training Podcast, where Rich Ryan and Meg Jacoby broke down their approaches to eating, training, and the often-overlooked balance betw
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If you’re training for HYROX, there’s a good chance you’re already pretty tough. You don’t need more grit—you need smarter programming. Let’s cut through the fluff and talk about how to actually build a functional, race-specific HYROX workout that moves the needle on your performance.
This isn't about beating yourself into the ground with endless sled pushes or burpees. It's about b
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When it comes to preparing for a big HYROX race—whether it’s Worlds, a national qualifier, or just a high-stakes event you’ve circled on the calendar—it’s easy to focus on the obvious: mileage, split times, sled pushes, wall balls. But here’s the truth no one wants to admit until it’s almost too late: when everyone is fit, it’s your mental game that separates a good performance from
If you’re not doing threshold work in your Hyrox prep, you’re simply getting left behind.
The endurance world has long embraced the power of threshold training, and as Hyrox continues to assert itself as a high-endurance sport, it’s clear these principles apply here just as well—if not more. By integrating proven threshold training strategies into your Hyrox programming, you’ll see faster times, better pacing, and far greater fatigue resistance.
In this article, I’ll break down what threshold
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Wall balls are often the final hurdle in a HYROX race—and they can make or break your finish time. After pushing sleds, rowing, skiing, and burpees, your legs are cooked and your lungs are screaming. But there’s still one last test: 100 wall balls at race weight.
If you’ve ever been there, you know exactly how soul-crushing that station can be.
The good news? You
If you're preparing for your next Hyrox event—or aiming for a podium at the World Championships—there’s one thing you can’t overlook: structured strength training. Hyrox is the ultimate hybrid test, combining endurance with raw power, and success demands more than just running.
In this guide, I’ll walk you through my proven 10-week Hyrox strength training plan designed to boost performance, prevent injury, and build a race-ready body.
Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned hybrid athlete, thi
In the world of HYROX and hybrid racing, progress isn’t always linear. One day, you’re hitting new personal bests, and the next, you feel stuck—struggling to improve your speed, endurance, or recovery.
If you’ve hit a plateau in your HYROX training, it’s time to shift your mindset, lifestyle, and training approach. Success isn’t just about grinding harder—it’s about training smarter.
In this guide, we’ll break down:
✅ Why mental resilience is key to overcoming training plateaus
✅ How sleep, n
