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S3 EP9 – Hyrox World Record Holder: Inside Sinead Bent’s Rise to the Top (@sineadbent)

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Join us for the first ever live recording of the podcast with Hyrox royalty Sinead Bent. Sinead is a current Hyrox world record holder… and she’s only just getting started. Sinead is officially one of the fastest and most inspiring athletes in the sport right now, but what makes her story even more powerful is how she got here, with relentless dedication, smart coaching, and an unwavering belief in her ability to perform when it matters most.

From winning her very first Hyrox race to now holding a world record, Sinead’s rise has been rapid and relentless. Behind the performances is a highly structured approach to training, fuelling, and race execution, combined with a mindset that thrives under pressure, all while staying incredibly humble.

In this episode, we break down what it actually takes to become a world record holder in Hyrox, from race-day execution to the small details most athletes overlook.

In this episode, we cover:
*From first race WIN to WORLD RECORD: how it actually happened
*Training tactics for elite Hyrox performance
*Race strategy secrets: pacing, judging drama & executing under pressure
*Solo vs Doubles: key differences and picking a partner
*Race day rituals, from fuelling to glam
*The biggest Hyrox mistakes (and how they’re costing you time)
*Training hard vs training smart: intensity, recovery & longevity
*Genetics vs work ethic: what really makes the difference?
*What’s next: future races, bigger goals & Olympic potential

Sinead’s story is proof that greatness is built through consistency, trust in the process, and executing when it counts, and she’s only just getting started.
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S3 EP8 – Inside the Mind of a 21 Year Old Ultra Runner with Emily Jane Fairs (@emilyjanefairs)

If she’s not running, she’s EATING. In a world that glamorises women shrinking themselves, self-proclaimed “ultra girl” Emily Jayne Fairs is here to set the record straight: properly fueling your body is key to achieving your goals and doing hard things. Running has been Emily’s lifeline for tackling mental struggles and proving, time and time again, that she is stronger than she thinks, both mentally and physically. At only 22, she’s on a mission to inspire women by shutting down toxic “SkinnyTok” ideals and conquering challenges that demand discipline and grit.

In this episode, we cover:
*Why underfueling and diet culture SABOTAGE both performance and mood
*Ultramarathons and why Emily loves them
*Social media's impact on misinformation and dangerous habits
*How movement can support mental health without being punishing
*Training SMART: building endurance, strength, and mental resilience
*Fuelling strategy before, during and after runs (as a gluten free girl)
*Staying injury free, lifting HEAVY, and listening to your body
*The HIGHS and LOWS of being a fitness influencer

Emily’s message is simple: stop starving yourself, tackle hard things, and be proud of your body while doing it. This episode is about building confidence, energy, and resilience, in your training, your goals, and your life.

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S3 EP7 - Why Training for Aesthetics Is Holding You Back... Elite CrossFit Training, Burnout & Nutrition with Aimee Cringle

In this episode, we’re joined by Aimee Cringle, a female CrossFit athlete currently ranked 8th in the world, who shares what it really takes to compete at the highest level.

CrossFit is often misunderstood, many people assume it’s only for elite athletes or that you need to already be in incredible shape to start. But in reality, the sport was designed to be scalable and accessible to everyone.

We talk about how she first got into CrossFit, what it’s like training and competing at an elite level, and the mindset shifts required to train for performance rather than aesthetics.

From the outside, elite athletes can look superhuman, but behind the scenes there’s a constant balance between pushing limits, prioritising recovery, and managing the mental challenges that come with high-level sport.

We also dive into body confidence in the CrossFit space, dealing with self-doubt, and why nutrition and recovery are just as important as the training itself.

Whether you’re new to CrossFit, training competitively, or simply trying to build confidence in the gym, this episode offers something for everyone when it comes to making progress physically and mentally.

In this episode, we cover:
*Aimee’s journey from discovering CrossFit to becoming a top 15 athlete in the world
*How and why CrossFit can be for everyone
*Training at an elite level and what it takes
*How recovery and nutrition factor into performance
*Balancing intense training with rest to avoid burnout
*Body confidence in a performance-driven sport
*Training for strength and performance over aesthetics

This episode is a reminder that elite athletes aren’t defined by perfection, they’re defined by resilience, consistency, and learning to trust the process.

When you focus on what your body can do, rather than how it looks, training becomes more powerful, sustainable, and rewarding.

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S3 EP6 – Why Running for Weight Loss Backfires... Fuelling Hacks, RED-S & Training Smarter with Sophie (@runfreephysio)

In this episode, we’re joined by running-focused physiotherapist Sophie (@runfreephysio) to break down the science behind fuelling, recovery, and injury prevention for fitness lovers.
With more people signing up for marathons, ultramarathons, HYROX and endurance races, many athletes fall into the trap of thinking that getting lighter, eating less, or pushing through fatigue will improve performance. But in reality, chronic under-fuelling and poor recovery habits are some of the biggest drivers of injuries and progress plateaus.
Drawing from her experience as a physio, Sophie explains the patterns she sees most often, from athletes dieting during marathon prep, to the impact of low energy availability and RED-S (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport) on performance, as well as short and long-term health.
We also unpack the science of training adaptation, the importance of carbohydrates for endurance performance, and whether common claims like “running ruins your knees” or “running causes arthritis” are actually true.
Whether you’re training for a marathon, half marathon, ultramarathon, HYROX, or simply trying to make real progress in the gym, this episode will help you better understand how to fuel properly, recover effectively, and avoid common training traps.

In this episode, we cover:
*Why running a marathon or ultramarathon should NOT be used as a weight-loss strategy
*A physio's take on the most common mistakes made by athletes
*What is RED-S? The dark side of underfuelling...
*Adapting your fuelling and recovery strategy to overcome plateaus
*Active Recovery vs True Recovery
*You should STOP avoiding carbs
*Importance of energy balance for endurance
*Debunking myths like “running ruins your knees” or causes arthritis

This episode is a reminder that better performance does NOT come from eating less, shrinking yourself or training to exhaustion, it comes from fuelling properly, recovering well, and training intelligently.
When you work WITH your body, rather than AGAINST it by providing it with enough energy and training smart, you build strength, resilience, and long-term performance.
NOTE: At the time of recording, Sophie’s social media handle was different. Her current handle is @runfreephysio
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S3 EP5 – How to Get Jacked and Actually Perform with Abbie Dennison

In this episode, we’re joined by hybrid athlete and creator Abbie Dennison to break down the reality of training for performance, aesthetics, and longevity, all at once.
If anyone has cracked the code to looking and feeling strong, it's Abbie.
We unpack what truly matters when it comes to building strength and endurance without breaking your body. From beginner advice and smarter training structure, to marathon fuelling, ultra prep and fully committing to HYROX, this is THE conversation for girls who want to do it all.
We also dive into Abbie’s journey into content creation, how she built her platform in the hybrid space, and what it’s really like balancing aesthetics with elite-level performance.
In this episode, we cover:
*How to train hybrid as a woman
*Building strength and endurance without constant burnout
*The importance of your recovery habits for injury prevention
*Fuelling properly for marathon training (before, during and after long runs)
*What you should know before signing up for an ultra-marathon
*Smart training plans for Hyrox
*Performance vs aesthetics, can you genuinely have both?
*How Abbie built her platform as a hybrid fitness creator
This episode is a reminder that you don’t have to choose between being strong, fast, aesthetic, and ambitious.
Performance isn’t about shrinking yourself and it requires dedication. It involves fuelling properly, training intelligently, and committing fully to your goals.
The more intentional your training becomes, the more confident you feel in your body.
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