So, you’ve decided to take on a HYROX race—awesome choice. But where do you even start? If you’re new to this, the combination of endurance, strength, and high-intensity functional movements can feel overwhelming. The good news? With the right approach, you can build a solid foundation, improve gradually, and show up to race day feeling confident and prepared.
Step 1: Understand Your Starting Point
First things first: where are you in your fitness journey? Maybe you’re a seasoned runner who’s
Thinking about competing in your first Hyrox race? In this episode of the RMR Training Podcast, Rich Ryan and Ryan Kent dive deep into what it takes to get started. We discuss:
If you’re serious about boosting athletic performance, improving endurance, and optimizing body composition, then nutrition isn’t just a side note—it’s the foundation of your success.
Meal timing, macronutrient balance, body composition tracking, and managing sugar and alcohol intake are key to maximizing energy, improving recovery, and enhancing overall performance. Whether you’re training for HYROX, a marathon, or high-intensity workouts, your fuel strategy can make or break your results.
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If you're anything like me, you know that training is a wild roller coaster of sweat, struggle, and the occasional “what on earth am I doing?” moment. Today, I’m diving into something that might just change the way you train for high-intensity events like HYROX: heart rate training. Now, before you roll your eyes thinking it’s just another fancy metric, stick with me. There’s real magic in understanding your heart rate, and I promise, this isn’t your run-of-the-mill scien
In this episode of the RMR Training Podcast, Rich Ryan is joined by elite hybrid athlete Ryan Kent to discuss the biggest lessons learned from years of high-level competition. From Hyrox to Dekafit, they break down race strategies, the importance of volume, mental resilience, and the fine line be...
HYROX is a beast of a competition—part endurance, part strength, and all mental grit. If you've ever raced or trained for HYROX, you know that having a solid strategy is just as important as your fitness level.
Over the years, I’ve learned a ton about what works (and what doesn’t) when it comes to HYROX racing. Whether you're a first-timer looking for HYROX training tips or a seasoned athlete aiming for a PR, these eight essential lessons will help you sharpen your performance and race smarter.
Mistake #1: Skipping Easy Work Instead of Adjusting Intensity
It’s a classic scenario: You’re deep into HYROX Training, feeling mentally drained, and something has to give. Most athletes instinctively skip their easy runs or recovery work and focus only on the “hard” sessions. That’s a huge mistake.
If you’re feeling mentally fatigued, don’t cut out the easy sessions—cut back on intensity instead.
Why? Because high-intensity training is far more stressful on the body. If you’re feeling draine
Meg Jacoby and Rich Ryan break down the biggest Hyrox training mistakes—overtraining, bad speed work, and too much intensity. They also cover strength vs. endurance balance, race day prep, and how to avoid common mistakes. Tune in and level up your Hyrox performance!
After a disappointing race in Las Vegas, it's easy to dwell on what went wrong. But in the world of endurance sports, setbacks are just stepping stones to future success. Now, with my sights set on the upcoming Hyrox Major in Glasgow, Scotland, the focus is on refining my approach, both in training and in navigating the challenges of international travel.
Turning Disappointment into Motivation
Athletes know that failure stings. It’s tempting to push it aside, pretend it didn’t happen, and jus
Sometimes, a race doesn’t go as planned. Sometimes, it’s not about a PR, a podium finish, or even executing the perfect strategy—it’s about showing up, grinding it out, and proving to yourself that you can push through.
That’s exactly what happened at Hyrox Las Vegas this past weekend. For some, it was a breakthrough performance, a validation of months of hard work. For others, it was a lesson in mental resilience, a test of how deep they were willing to dig. For me, watching and analyzing the
In this episode of the RMR Training Podcast, the squad is back together to discuss all things Hyrox, training setbacks, and the mental game of racing. We discuss key takeaways from recent competitions, strategies for maintaining fitness through injuries, and pushing through tough moments in a race.
Alright, squad, let’s break this down. I just wrapped up a weekend of HYROX madness in Las Vegas, and I’ve got some thoughts—some reflections, lessons, and a little frustration. This race was a major, meaning it was an opportunity to qualify for the HYROX World Championships. I went in feeling confident, fully expecting to grab a qualifying spot.
The Lead-Up and Expectations
Going into this race, I truly believed I had an excellent shot at qualifying. The way the qualification system works, y
