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What are the best tools, gear, and strategies for HYROX training and racing? In this episode of the RMR Training Podcast, Rich Ryan, Meg Jacoby, and Ryan Kent compete in the ultimate HYROX draft, choosing their favorite cardio equipment, strength tools, running shoes, supplements, recovery methods, and dream race destinations. From improving endurance and building strength to finding the perfect HYROX racing shoe, the crew debates what really matters for performance. Plus, a bonus discussion on race pacing, mental toughness, and lessons from HYROX Boston. YouTube Chapters 02:50 – The Ultimate HYROX Draft: Rules and Categories 07:05 – Best Cardio and Strength Equipment for HYROX Training 19:49 – Best HYROX Running Shoes, Supplements, and Recovery Tools 23:24 – Dream HYROX Doubles Partners and Race Destinations 01:08:28 – HYROX Boston Recap: Race Pacing, Mental Toughness, and Lessons Learned

What’s the hardest part of HYROX training? It might not be the workouts. Rich Ryan and HYROX World Champion Meg Jacoby break down the biggest challenges athletes face, from training structure and nutrition to recovery, race-day performance, and mental toughness. Discover why training harder doesn't always mean getting faster, how to avoid common HYROX training mistakes, and what really matters when preparing for race day. 🔥 Train smarter and improve your HYROX performance with RMR Training: https://www.rmr.training/rmr-app Subscribe for more HYROX training tips, expert coaching advice, and race-day strategies! 00:04:54 – HYROX Workout Structure: Are You Training Effectively? 00:08:20 – Building a HYROX Training Plan That Actually Works 00:17:53 – HYROX Nutrition: Why Underfueling Hurts Performance 00:33:55 – Race-Day Performance: Why Your Training Doesn't Always Translate 01:00:38 – The Biggest Mental Challenge in HYROX: Stop Comparing Yourself to Others

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. 5 Timestamp Highlights: 00:00 – How to Get Faster at Running for HYROX15:26 – How HYROX Training Should Change as You Get Older28:35 – How Hard Should You Push in Training?36:24 – Ideal Body Weight & Strength vs. Running Speed44:46 – Compromised Running & Measuring HYROX Fitness

What does it actually take to race HYROX well? Rich Ryan, Meg Jacoby, and Ryan Kent break down their 12 rules for HYROX racing, covering pacing, suffering, mindset, sled strategy, fueling, race-day preparation, and how to respond when things go wrong. Plus, the crew reacts to the latest HYROX World Championship prize money. Rules of Racing Rules of Racing 12:27 — Suffering Is Not Optional Why learning to push through discomfort is essential for racing HYROX at your best. Rules of Racing 24:40 — Train Your Race-Day Mindset Positive self-talk, visualization, and preparing mentally for when your race doesn’t go according to plan. Rules of Racing 38:36 — HYROX Pre-Race Rules Why Ryan skips music, avoids entering the start corral too early, and believes athletes should start where they truly belong. Rules of Racing 47:25 — The Biggest HYROX Pacing Mistake Why Run 1 should feel controlled—and why burning through your adrenaline early can destroy the back half of your race. Rules of Racing 51:07 — When Your HYROX Race Goes Wrong Bad sled? Bad run? Penalty? Leave it behind, adapt, and stay in the fight instead of letting one mistake ruin the entire race. Ready to train smarter for your next HYROX? Join the RMR Training App for structured programs, expert coaching, daily support, and a global HYROX community built to help you improve every race.https://www.rmr.training/how-to-build-your-own-hyrox-training-program-g

Rich Ryan breaks down his HYROX Salt Lake City weekend, including how to fuel, recover, and mentally prepare for back-to-back races. Plus, he shares lessons from his solo and doubles races, his experience with HYROX Young Stars, and an early look at the new Axis hybrid racing shoe. 00:00 – HYROX Back-to-Back Racing: What You Need to Know02:00 – Recovery & Fueling: The #1 Priority Between Races21:25 – HYROX Salt Lake Recap: Altitude, Course & Race Strategy50:20 – Singles to Doubles: Changing the Mindset & Racing with Jack Driscoll58:55 – Introducing Axis: Rich’s New HYROX Racing Shoe

Meg Jacoby breaks down her comeback win and what it took mentally and physically to return after injury. Ryan Kent shares how smarter training and strength work have changed his fitness, while Rich Ryan joins the conversation on training volume, motivation, recovery, and preparing to race HYROX at altitude.. A real look at what it takes to keep improving, stay healthy, and compete for the right reasons. 06:09 – Ryan Kent’s Strength Gains & HYROX Carryover10:37 – Meg Jacoby’s Comeback Win & Race Breakdown23:29 – The Mental Side of Returning From Injury40:50 – Why Training Smarter Beats Forcing Results01:01:14 – HYROX Salt Lake & Racing at Altitude Ready to train smarter for your next HYROX? Join the RMR Training App for structured programs, expert coaching, daily support, and a global HYROX community built to help you improve every race. https://www.rmr.training/how-to-build-your-own-hyrox-training-program-g

How much training is actually enough for HYROX? Rich Ryan answers listener questions on weekly training volume, Zone 2, progressive overload, tapering, body weight, race-day shoes, and what it really takes to reach the Elite 15. Plus, why doing more isn’t always better—and how to build volume without burning out. 00:01 – How Much Training Volume Do You Really Need?20:45 – Is It Too Late to Build Elite Aerobic Fitness?30:40 – Zone 2, HYROX Workouts & Progressive Overload40:30 – How to Taper for a HYROX Race48:30 – What It Takes to Become an Elite HYROX Athlete Ready to train smarter for your next HYROX? Join the RMR Training App for structured programs, expert coaching, daily support, and a global HYROX community built to help you improve every race.https://www.rmr.training/how-to-build-your-own-hyrox-training-program-g

Which training methods actually work best for HYROX? Rich Ryan and Meg Jacoby rank popular approaches including double threshold training, half marathon and marathon training, cluster sets, conjugate strength training, and high-carb fueling—plus who each method works best for. Learn how to balance running, strength, recovery, fueling, and race-specific training to improve your HYROX performance. 11:29 – Double Threshold Training for HYROX27:17 – Half Marathon & Marathon Training35:16 – Conjugate Strength Training Ranked42:58 – Why Cluster Sets Work for HYROX46:33 – High-Carb Training & Race Fueling Ready to train smarter for your next HYROX? Join the RMR Training App for structured programs, expert coaching, daily support, and a global HYROX community built to help you improve every race.https://www.rmr.training/how-to-build-your-own-hyrox-training-program-g

What should you actually prioritize in HYROX training? Rich Ryan, Meg Jacoby, and Ryan Kent break down the HYROX training pyramid, from aerobic fitness and movement quality to strength, threshold work, muscular endurance, and race-specific speed. Learn what matters most—and what you probably don’t need to spend as much time on. 00:20 – Building the HYROX Training Pyramid 20:20 – Why Aerobic Fitness Comes First 24:45 – Movement Quality & Building Base Strength 35:00 – Threshold Training: Running vs. Ergs 40:00 – Muscular Endurance, VO2 Max & Race Speed

How much is sleep actually affecting your HYROX performance? Rich Ryan sits down with with Dr. Rafael Zuzuarregui to break down sleep, recovery, jet lag, melatonin, circadian rhythm, and the strategies athletes can use when traveling for HYROX races. They also dive into sleep wearables, screen time, cooling mattresses, cold plunges, supplements, and which popular sleep hacks are actually worth trying. If you’re racing HYROX overseas, preparing for World Championships, or simply trying to recover and perform better, this episode gives you practical ways to make sleep one of your controllables. 02:16 – Melatonin, circadian rhythm & jet lag14:43 – How to sleep on flights before a HYROX race20:38 – How poor sleep impacts athletic performance36:53 – The best sleep environment for recovery57:40 – Ranking popular sleep hacks for athletes https://www.rmr.training/

Rich breaks down how his HYROX training has evolved—from high-mileage running and double-threshold experiments to the Zone 4 strategy that produced his biggest breakthroughs. He also explains why he is skipping the Hamburg Major, choosing long-term development over scrambling for qualification points, and what he is changing to become faster, stronger, and more competitive this season. 00:00 Why the Hamburg Major changed Rich’s race plans08:05 The early training mistake that inspired HYROX tempos22:40 Double threshold, overtraining, and declining performance39:15 The Zone 4 breakthrough that transformed his racing54:20 Building speed, strength, and a higher athletic ceiling

What does it really take to compete at the highest level in HYROX while balancing family, coaching, and everyday life? In this episode of the RMR Training Podcast, Rich Ryan, Ryan Kent, and Meg Jacoby share an honest behind-the-scenes conversation about offseason training, injury recovery, strength progression, race preparation, parenting, and the mental challenges of staying competitive in HYROX. If you're training for your next HYROX race, this episode is packed with practical insights and relatable conversations. 👍 Like, subscribe, and leave a 5-star review to support the podcast! 00:00 – Offseason updates, strength training & injury recovery 12:00 – Balancing HYROX, coaching, careers & family life 25:05 – The reality of being a full-time athlete and coach 45:08 – Heat training, race preparation & building mental toughness 59:20 – HYROX race strategy, pacing, wall balls & finishing strong

Training in hot and humid conditions can wreck your pace, heart rate, hydration, and recovery—but it can also make you a stronger athlete when managed correctly. Rich Ryan and Ryan Kent break down how dew point affects running performance, when to move a quality workout indoors, how to adjust intervals without losing the purpose of the session, and the best cooling and hydration strategies for summer training. They also discuss heat acclimation, super shoes, running durability, and ideas that could make HYROX racing even more unpredictable. Timestamp Highlights 00:00 Understanding humidity, dew point, and running performance09:16 When to train outside versus using the treadmill17:14 How heat acclimation changes your body20:15 Adjusting intervals, recovery, and pace in extreme heat43:31 How HYROX could become more unpredictable and exciting https://community.lawrencevanlingen.com/checkout/running-revamp-early-bird

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

Rich Ryan and Ryan Kent break down why the HYROX off-season may be the most important phase for making real performance gains. They talk strength training, running volume, recovery, race planning, periodization, and how athletes can stop chasing every race peak and start building toward bigger jumps next season. This episode also covers Worlds takeaways, controversial judging moments, burpees, lunges, wall balls, and why smart off-season training can separate athletes who improve by seconds from athletes who improve by minutes. 5 Timestamp Highlights: 00:00 — Intro + Worlds Catch-UpRich and Ryan open with travel stories, post-race fatigue, and the shift into full off-season mode. 06:40 — Why Off-Season MattersThe guys explain why stepping back from race-specific HYROX training can lead to bigger long-term gains. 07:37 — Strength Training for HYROXRyan breaks down his squat-focused strength block and how to build durability without wrecking recovery. 13:30 — Running Less, Training SmarterA discussion on replacing some easy runs with low-impact machines to show up fresher for key sessions. 41:19 — Race Planning + Peak TimingWhy athletes should stop trying to be race-ready all year and instead build toward the races that matter most.