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Chris Bayens joins Race Brain to break down the Bayens Method, HYROX-specific training, HRV and recovery, tempo running, station efficiency, Elite 15 qualification, and what athletes are getting wrong in training. Plus, we recap the latest HYROX racing and discuss why long-term development—not constantly chasing harder workouts—could be the key to getting faster. 00:08:06 – HYROX race recap: Geneva, Gdansk & rising Elite 15 contenders 00:17:03 – Is the new Elite 15 points system creating a strategy problem? 00:36:00 – The Bayens Method: coaching, athlete development & getting results 00:52:00 – HRV, recovery and why harder training isn’t always better 01:07:01 – The biggest HYROX training mistake athletes are making 5 Timestamp Highlights

Who are the teams to beat in the HYROX Elite 15 Doubles this season? We break down the men’s and women’s fields, rank the top contenders, debate the biggest challengers, and explain why the new points system could make qualifying absolutely brutal. E15 Doubles 00:00 – Elite 15 Doubles preview + weekend HYROX results 18:33 – Men’s Elite 15 Doubles rankings and top contenders 27:27 – Who is the preseason favorite to win? 40:08 – Women’s Elite 15 Doubles: Lauren Weeks & Vivian Tuto vs. the field 50:05 – New qualification system, Challenger races & major season storylines

HYROX World Champion Alyssa McElheny joins Race Brain to break down her rapid rise from elite marathoner to World Champion, the decision to become a full-time athlete, and how she’s approaching the 2026/27 season. She gets into her Worlds victory, the chaotic Beijing race, Adidas shoes, training 60 miles per week, future doubles plans, and why defending the title changes everything. 02:05 — Becoming a full-time HYROX athlete19:03 — The truth about HYROX shoes, sled grip & race-day footwear35:29 — How Alyssa McElheny won the HYROX World Championship50:19 — Beijing chaos: extra laps, bad turf & what went wrong1:03:36 — Alyssa’s doubles plans & a possible mixed doubles world record attempt

The HYROX men’s field is absolutely loaded. We break down the 2026/27 Elite 15 race, from reigning World Champion Dylan Scott and proven threats Alexander Roncevic, Tim Wenisch, and Hunter McIntyre to rising contenders like Charlie Botterill and Cole Learn. Plus, we reveal our wild cards who could crash the party this season. 00:16:11 – Weekend HYROX results & Meg Jacoby’s return00:24:01 – Salt Lake City men: Grayson Kilgore takes the win00:30:00 – HYROX Men’s 2026/27 season preview begins00:32:07 – Dylan Scott, Hunter, Roncevic & the World Championship favorites00:56:10 – Dark horses & breakout athletes to watch this season

The HYROX women’s field is getting ridiculous — in a good way. We break down the Elite 15 favorites, top contenders, comeback stories, rising stars, and the athletes who could shake up the entire 2026/27 season. From Joanna Wietrzyk, Alyssa McElheny and Lauren Weeks to Meg Jacoby, Sinead Bent, Saskia Millard and more, the depth is officially nasty. 07:13 – HYROX D.C. Women’s Race Recap & Rising U.S. Depth18:00 – Joanna vs. Alyssa in Beijing: What We Learned21:02 – Current HYROX Elite 15 Women’s Rankings23:14 – The 4 Favorites to Win This Season32:43 – Contenders, Breakout Athletes & Dark Horses to Watch

The Race Brain crew tackles the biggest HYROX debates heading into the new season—from Elite 15 qualification predictions and flaws in the new points system to the athletes who could break through, the future of HYROX racing, and whether the Elite 15 should become the Elite 30. Plus, Rich Ryan reveals his upcoming doubles partner and the guys debate what HYROX looks like without Hunter McIntyre. 17:11 – Who Will Qualify for the Elite 15?24:39 – Problems With the New HYROX Qualification System29:14 – Should the Elite 15 Become the Elite 30?42:06 – What Happens to HYROX Without Hunter McIntyre?54:26 – Are Elite Runners the Future of HYROX? 5 Timestamp Highlights

How well do you actually know HYROX? Race Brain turns the podcast into full-blown HYROX Jeopardy, testing knowledge on world champions, race records, Elite 15 history, major winners, rules, iconic moments, and—because apparently this is necessary—British geography. Play along and see if you can beat Matt, Marcus, and Michelle. Spoiler: the scoring gets controversial. Very HYROX. 00:10:03 – HYROX Jeopardy begins00:33:40 – Round 2: Career stats, rules & race moments00:55:50 – Final round gets brutally difficult01:09:57 – The infamous British Geography category01:21:50 – Final Jeopardy: HYROX Major winners

The Race Brain crew answers listener questions on everything HYROX — from the most important race station and Elite 15 qualification to coaching changes, PED rumors, DEKA’s future, doubles pairings, race strategy, and whether HYROX needs tougher elite standards. Plenty of takes. Some better than others. 13:49 – Is the “BBB” HYROX training plan actually elite?16:00 – Is the sled pull the most important HYROX station?27:13 – Can DEKA make a comeback in hybrid racing?43:12 – Should HYROX restructure the Elite 15 season?48:07 – PED rumors and drug testing in HYROX

Rachael Wade joins Race Brain after an incredible breakout HYROX season, including a 58:53 at the HYROX World Championships. We talk Elite 15 ambitions, making running her weapon again, HYROX race-day nutrition, carb loading, gels, under-fueling, fasted training, and what it really takes to compete at the highest level.Plus: could we see Rachael Wade and Alyssa McElhenney team up for HYROX Doubles? 👀5 Timestamp Highlights00:00 – Meet Rachael Wade: From HYROX Rookie to 58:5309:10 – How to Fuel for a HYROX Race16:29 – The Biggest Nutrition Mistake HYROX Athletes Make22:15 – Fasted Training: Good Idea or Performance Killer?29:07 – Rachael’s Plan to Make Running Her Weapon Again

🔮 The HYROX crystal ball is officially OUT. Who wins the next HYROX World Championships? Will every world record fall again? Can a Challenger athlete go all the way to the Worlds podium? And are the new “HYROX-specific” shoes actually better… or are brands massively overthinking this? Matt, Michelle, Bella and Bracken make their boldest HYROX predictions for the season ahead — from new champions and major shakeups to rule changes, racing strategy, shoes, heat management and more. Drop your boldest HYROX prediction in the comments 👇 #HYROX #HYROX2026 #HYROXWorldChampionships #HybridRacing #FitnessRacing 14:20 – Challenger to Worlds Podium?21:45 – New HYROX Stars Incoming26:16 – New World Champions?47:22 – HYROX Shoes Are Overhyped?1:03:21 – Will Every World Record Fall?

The Race Brain crew is back with one of the biggest debates in HYROX history—ranking the Top 15 Male HYROX Athletes of All Time. Matt, Jack, Dawson, and special guest Rich Ryan revisit last year's rankings, debate resumes vs. peak performance, and argue over World Championships, major wins, longevity, and head-to-head records. They also react to the surprise cancellation of the HYROX Cruise and discuss what it means for elite qualification heading into Hamburg. Expect heated debates, NBA comparisons, plenty of laughs, and controversial rankings that are guaranteed to spark discussion. 00:00 Intro & Rich Ryan joins to challenge last year's rankings08:00 Joanna vs. Linda debate continues & resume vs. dominance discussion11:55 HYROX Cruise canceled—what it means for elite athletes22:20 Building the Top 15 Male HYROX Athletes of All Time1:49:05 Final Top 15 rankings revealed & closing reactions

Who are the greatest female HYROX athletes of all time? 🏆 The Race Brain crew ranks the Top 15 Elite 15 women in HYROX history, debating legends like Lauren Weeks, Meg Jacoby, Joanna Wietrzyk, Alyssa McElhenney, Linda Meier, Vivian Tafuto, Sinead Bent, Lucy Proctor, and more. Expect heated debates over World Championships vs Major wins, longevity vs peak performance, and which athletes deserve GOAT status. Do you agree with the rankings? Drop your Top 15 in the comments! 👇 👍 Like, Subscribe, and join the debate for next week's Men's All-Time Rankings. 00:00 🔥 Introducing the HYROX Women's All-Time Elite 15 Rankings 10:08 🐐 Lauren Weeks vs Meg Jacoby vs Joanna Wietrzyk: Who owns the GOAT conversation? 24:05 👀 Alyssa McElhenney's rapid rise—already Top 5 all time? 43:17 ⚔️ Vivian Tafuto vs Sinead Bent & the toughest ranking decisions 1:08:11 🏆 Final Top 15 Women's HYROX Rankings Revealed + Fans React Next! 5 Timestamp Highlights

The Roxies are back. We debate the biggest HYROX moments of the season, crown the top athletes, rookies and doubles teams, and somehow turn obvious picks into arguments—because this is Race Brain. From Stockholm wall-ball chaos to breakout champions and comeback stories, no award is safe. Timestamp Highlights: 00:00 The 2026 HYROX Awards Begin 10:49 Most Electrifying Race Moment 27:15 Best HYROX Races of the Year 38:31 Rookie of the Year Debate 48:52 Athletes and Doubles Teams of the Year

Lucy Procter and Charlie Botterill join Race Brain to talk HYROX Worlds, the cruise race debate, elite athlete pressure, off-season recovery, doubles racing, and why next season could get very spicy. Basically, two world-class athletes, one chaotic host, and enough British banter to power a sled pull. 00:00 — British Banter Begins Lucy and Charlie join the show after HYROX Worlds. 08:00 — Cruise Race Debate Why Lucy is skipping the cruise and Charlie is cautiously boarding. 18:00 — Elite Athlete Pressure Training, recovery, mental health, and going full-time in HYROX. 34:00 — Worlds Race Lessons How Charlie and Lucy handled solos, doubles, and relay racing. 52:00 — Next Season Predictions Mixed doubles, majors, power rankings, and crystal ball picks.

The Race Brain crew breaks down the newest HYROX rule changes, world championship qualification updates, roll-down rules, burpee standards, doubles penalties, and what athletes need to know heading into the new season.5 Timestamp Highlights:05:15 — World Qualification SystemHow the new HYROX qualification process works and why “win and you’re in” changes the game.17:00 — Roll-Down Rules ExplainedA simple breakdown of how roll-downs work, athlete licenses, declined invites, and world championship spots.33:40 — Burpee Broad Jump Rule ChangeThe crew reacts to the new staggered foot standard and why it may still be confusing for judges and athletes.42:00 — Sandbag & Start Tunnel PenaltiesNew penalty updates for dropped sandbags and athletes lingering in the start tunnel after the wave begins.52:48 — Rule Book Loopholes & Elite RacingWild cards, course changes, elite athlete rules, and what HYROX still needs to clarify before the season heats up.