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The Race Brain crew breaks down a massive weekend of HYROX racing, covering the Hamburg Elite 15 Doubles, Challenger Series, and standout performances from Birmingham, Nice, and Mexico City. From dramatic finishes and surprise podiums to dominant doubles teams and the battle for Elite 15 qualification, we analyze the biggest results, race strategies, and what they mean for the road to the HYROX World Championships. Who's rising, who's falling, and which teams are looking unbeatable?00:00 – HYROX Weekend Recap: Biggest Results and Standout Performances15:00 – Women's Challenger Race: Breakthrough Performances and Elite 15 Qualification30:00 – Men's Challenger Race: Dramatic Finishes and Major Comebacks55:00 – Women's Elite Doubles: Dominant Teams and Podium Battles1:15:00 – Men's Elite Doubles: Record-Chasing Performances and World Championship Contenders

The first HYROX Elite 15 race of the season delivered absolute chaos in Hamburg. We break down the women’s and men’s races, the biggest surprises, key station splits, podium performances, shoe debates, and what this race means for the rest of the Elite 15 season. Pasted text 00:00 – Hamburg Elite 15 instant reaction + production review10:00 – Women’s race: new strategy, early leaders & the podium battle31:00 – Can anyone beat the top women this season?52:00 – Men’s race chaos: surprise winner + major podium shake-up01:13:00 – What Hamburg means for the Elite 15 season + Challenger race debate 5 Timestamp Highlights

The HYROX Hamburg Major is here, so naturally we did the responsible thing: drafted the entire Elite 15 field and argued about it for over an hour. We break down the men’s and women’s favorites, value picks, breakout athletes, Challenger Division contenders, and our final podium predictions for Hamburg. Hamburg Draft 00:00 – Hamburg Major draft begins + draft order09:01 – Elite 15 draft starts with the top women and men off the board Hamburg Draft27:19 – Cole Learn, Vivian Tuto & the value picks start flying01:06:18 – Hamburg Challenger Division podium predictions Hamburg Draft01:15:14 – Final men’s & women’s Hamburg podium predictions Hamburg Draft

HYROX World Champion Dylan Scott and rising star Stephen Pelkofer join Race Brain to break down their Boston race performances, intense training routines, and doubles partnership. From Dylan's 28-hour training weeks to Stephen's rapid rise through the HYROX rankings, the Triangle Boys reveal how they approach training volume, threshold work, race strategy, recovery, and the challenges of qualifying for the Elite 15. Plus, we talk trash, analyze their biggest strengths and weaknesses, and find out what makes this duo one of the most dangerous teams in HYROX. Subscribe to Race Brain for more HYROX interviews, race analysis, and Elite 15 coverage! YouTube chapters — copy and paste 00:57 Dylan Scott's 28-Hour HYROX Training Week 03:42 Boston HYROX Recap: Dylan vs. Stephen 16:08 How the Triangle Boys Became HYROX Doubles Partners 39:59 Stephen Pelkofer's Breakthrough & Training Secrets 44:54 The Elite 15 Qualification Problem

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?