Hybrid Sport Media

On this episode of the Hybrid Sport Media podcast, we sit down with rising HYROX star Alyssa McElheny following her breakthrough Elite 15 qualification at the Warsaw Major, where she ran an incredible 55:56 - the third-fastest HYROX women’s time ever.
We dive into her background as a professional marathon runner, her journey to a 2:34:27 marathon and qualification for the 2028 US Olympic Marathon Trials, plus how she transitioned from pure endurance running into one of the fastest-rising athletes in fitness racing. Alyssa breaks down the biggest differences between a marathon engine and a HYROX engine, the challenge of compromised running, and what surprised her most stepping into the Elite 15 field.
We also talk about her rapid progression in the sport, balancing marathon training with HYROX prep, lessons learned from Warsaw, and how she’s preparing for the Elite 15 World Championships in Stockholm. If you want insight into what it takes to compete at the highest level in both endurance running and HYROX, this episode is a must-listen and Alyssa is definitely one to watch!

Former pro triathlete turned HYROX athlete - Matt Slee - joins the podcast after his stellar performance at the APAC Elite Regional last month. Currently ranked #41 globally under the new Hyrox points system, Matt has gone from his first HYROX race in Melbourne in 2024 to finishing 5th in his first Elite 15 solo race, while also taking out his first elite doubles race alongside James Kelly.
In this episode, Matt breaks down the transition from triathlon into HYROX, why endurance athletes seem to thrive in the sport, and what really happened during the APAC Elite 15 Regional (including his wall balls!) We also dive deep into elite doubles racing, discussing his strategy, communication, pacing, race dynamics, and how he and JK plan to develop into one of the strongest pairings globally.
You can find Matt Slee on Instagram at matt.s.slee - he likes coffee and running fast!

In this week’s episode, we welcome back one of the fastest-rising names in the HYROX Elite 15 - Australia's Calypso Sheridan.
Fresh off an incredible APAC Regional weekend where she qualified for both Elite 15 solos and doubles, we talk about her journey towards going all in on HYROX. We unpack her breakthrough Brisbane performances, lessons learned from racing her first Elite 15 event in Hamburg, and how she and Meg Martin have built a formidable doubles partnership.
Calypso also shares what it’s like balancing HYROX with modern pentathlon training in Egypt and how she manages training across multiple high-performance disciplines.
A must-listen for HYROX fans, hybrid athletes and anyone curious about what it takes to compete at the very top of multiple sports.

In this week's episode, we’re joined by one of Australia’s most decorated Hyrox athletes - Meg Martin.
A 2 x HYROX Age Group World Champion, Elite 15 doubles qualifier and a Women’s Open Doubles world record holder, Meg has quickly become one of the most dominant forces in the sport down under.
We dive into her journey since her first Hyrox race in 2023 and how that one moment racing with her husband, Will, has completely reshaped her path. Meg shares what it takes to compete at the highest level in HYROX, breaking down her journey into the Elite 15 doubles division - including her partnership with Calypso, race-day strategy and the lessons learned from competing on the biggest stage.
From mastering doubles to navigating the pressures of elite competition, this episode is for anyone looking to level up in their fitness racing performance, training and mindset.

Fresh off his breakthrough performance at the APAC Regional in Brisbane, Dexter Buchanan joins us to unpack what it really took to qualify for the Hyrox Elite 15.
In this episode, we dive into Dexter's build-up to the elite race, how his Bangkok performance shaped his confidence and what changed in his preparation this time around. Dexter also takes us inside the Elite 15 qualifying race - from his strategy and execution to the moment he realised he’d done enough, and what it felt like to push deeper than ever before (beyond zone 6 in his words!)
We loved having Dexter join us as he looks towards the Hyrox World Championships in Stockholm.