Maria Fecik - LCQ, Miami Pro Doubles & What it really takes to compete in the Elite 15!
This episode is a very honest and open conversation following the Barcelona LCQ where unfortunately Maria didn't manage to secure her spot in the Elite 15 at World Champs. She opens up about having some tough races and not coming out with the result she has hoped for or knows she is capable of. We talk about how to deal with this and that it is important not to tie your identity to a race result. Maria tells us about her awesome Pro Doubles race in Miami with Jess Pettrow where they qualified for the Elite 15 Doubles at Worlds and we also talk about the difference between racing doubles and solo. We also delve into more about Marias background and what she's changed in her training moving from endurance to Hyrox. It was such a pleasure to record this episode and great to get an insight into elite racing in this ever growing sport and hear more about how the standard just keeps levelling up. Follow Maria on instagram @mariacfecik to see how she gets on in Chicago and if you're interested in coaching you can find her @holisticathletefc Give the show and follow and share this episode if you enjoyed it, we would really appreciate it :) You can find us @rad_chix_ to keep updated with who we have on the show next! Thank you, see you next week!
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Fanny Josefine - The OG Hybrid Ninja talks training and recovering from an eating disorder
What an episode we have for you today, Fanny Josfine is an OG Hybrid athlete - she gives anything and everything a go!! Ultramarathons, ninja warrior, biking, triathlons, swim runs, kick boxing to name just a few… and now Hyrox!We discuss her love for sport, the importance of playing around in your training and how Hyrox compares to other races she has been involved in. Fanny openly talks about having an eating disorder for a large period of her life and provides advice and hope to others suffering, sending the message that it is possible to recover and live a healthy life after an eating disorder. We then go on to discuss fuelling and the importance of a balanced life style and positive relationship with food. She gives us an insight into her training and we talk about what she will be focusing on in the run up to the World Champs, Fanny has qualified for women’s doubles in her AG and we can’t wait to see how she gets on!! If you don’t already follow Fanny then you have been missing out!! Her account is awesome and super inspiring, with loads of fun challenges to try - it’s all about mixing it up, playing around and consistently training! We love it!! @fanny_josefineFollow us over on @rad_chix_ and remember to give the show a follow, like, subscribe and share the episodes with your friends - it all helps and we really appreciate your support. We will be back with another awesome episode next week!
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Meg Martin - Mixed Doubles World Champion challenges you to push your limits!
Today’s episode will definitely get you thinking…. Am I capable of more? Meg Martin is an incredible athlete and founder of @trainedtogosquad. Meg and her husband, Will, took the win in Nice 23/24 to become Mixed Doubles World Champions and they are hoping to defend their title in Chicago this season. We talk about being ‘trained to go’ and this couldn’t be more apparent for Meg as she got invited to compete in ‘The Speed Project’ with Team Represent, a 540km foot relay race from LA to Las Vegas. With only a few weeks notice Meg was able to partake in an incredible challenge as she trains consistently to be ready for anything, a true ‘Hybrid’ athlete. Meg also shares with us the importance of mindset and confidence, that running taught her some valuable lessons that could be applied to all aspects of life. “Every time you push past the point of wanting to stop, you are proving to yourself that you are capable of more.”There is so much to take from this episode, it will for sure get you fired up and inspire you to push your limits!!To follow Megs journey and find out more about her coaching business then check out her instagram - @megsutherland & @trainedtogo If you are looking for some new performance socks then head to @thisism3ga and check them out!! And finally, follow us over on @rad_chix_ and remember to give the show a follow, like, subscribe and share the episodes with your friends - it all helps and we really appreciate your support. We will be back with another awesome episode next week! Thank you for listening!
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Dominique & Bre, Athlete Gym - Building a community & training in Dubai
Athlete is a Hyrox gym based in Dubai run by Michael Logue, an incredible athlete himself. We were lucky enough to talk to his fiancee Dominique and one of the coaches at the gym, Bre, to find out a little more about the Hyrox community in the Middle East. Dom & Bre recently competed in Sharjah, together in the relay and separately in their own races - a solo for Dom and a mixed doubles for Bre. It was great to get their insight into Hyrox as a sport and how it has taken off in the Middle East. Athlete as a gym has a big focus on community, we dicuss how training with like minded people can really elevate your performance, how inclusive Hyrox is and that EVERYONE is an ‘athlete’. This episode is down to earth, relatable and a great representation of what Hyrox is all about. With another few races coming up in the Middle East we discuss training in the heat, the importance of fuelling and hydration and making fitness part of your lifestyle.There’s no doubt you’ll want to visit Dubai after listening to this episode, there’s some top tips on where to stay… and if you do visit then make sure to jump in on one of the sessions at Athlete - it’s a vibe!! Give the gym a follow @athletefitness.ae and the girls a follow @dominiqueolivia_ & @balancedwithbre_Follow us over on @rad_chix_ and remember to give the show a follow, like, subscribe and share the episodes with your friends - it all helps and we really appreciate your support. We will be back with another awesome episode next week!
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Aoife Fay - Her own Hybrid ‘science experiment’ & the mindset required to race at the top level
Aoife is an incredible athlete with a women’s Pro PB of 1:03 making her the top Irish female in Hyrox. With a background in high level sport we talk about what it takes to master your craft. Mindset plays a huge role in performing at the top and we delve into this aspect of training, discussing how important it is to find your passion, enjoy the process and remember why you do what you do. We also discuss tips to help push past that pain barrier. We spoke to Aoife just before the Barcelona Last Change Qualifiers, whatever the outcome we will definitely be seeing her at Worlds, either competing in the Elite 15 (if she secures her spot in Barcelona) or racing in her AG. Aoife is an incredible athlete who is only just getting started in Hyrox, we are excited to see her future in the sport and hope you enjoy learning more about her in this episode :)You can follow her journey on instagram - @aoife.in.trainingFollow us over on @rad_chix_ and remember to give the show a follow, like, subscribe and share the episodes with your friends - it all helps and we really appreciate your support. We will be back with another awesome episode next week!
Here to bring a female led podcast into the ever growing world of Hyrox. We want to find out more about everyone in the Hyrox community, interviewing ordinary people doing extraordinary things. Join your hosts the RAD Chix to get top tips, inside info and inspiration to help you on your fitness journey.
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