Ryan Kent on HYROX Training, Mental Toughness, and Life After Loss
In this episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast, we chat with Ryan Kent (@dr0pthehammer) - one of HYROX’s most respected athletes and a long-time presence at the sharp end of the sport.Ryan was the first athlete to break 60 minutes on US soil, a former North American Champion, and the 2023 Chicago Major winner - but this conversation goes far beyond race results.We talk about:✔️ How growing up with a professional bodybuilder and arm-wrestler for a dad shaped his mindset✔️ His early years as a child running prodigy and what drove him to compete✔️ The lessons he learned on The Selection — a brutal special-forces-style TV experiment✔️ How he rebuilt confidence after losing his father and struggling for form✔️ The impact of the late Rylan Schadegg, his doubles partner at the 2025 World ChampionshipsIt’s an honest and powerful chat with one of HYROX’s top athletes - full of perspective, resilience, and lessons in rediscovering your “why.”🔗 Subscribe for more episodes💥 Supporters of this Episode🏅 MyProtein – Affordable, high-quality supplements to support your HYROX training. Use code ROXLYFE at checkout: https://roxlyfe.com/myprotein🎒 Built For Athletes – Premium backpacks trusted by 150,000+ athletes. Get 15% off automatically at: https://builtforathletes.com/ROXLYFE🧤 The Rox Guys – Lightweight, breathable gloves, with great grip, for fitness racing. Get 15% off with code ROXLYFE or by going to https://www.theroxguys.com/discount/ROXLYFE🔗 Useful Links & Resources🤷 New to HYROX? Start here: https://roxlyfe.com/a-beginners-guide-to-hyrox/📚 Articles & tips: https://roxlyfe.com/🏃♂️ Training plans & coaching: https://roxlyfe.com/coaching/📅 12-week HYROX training plan: https://roxlyfe.com/12-week-training-plan/🥗 Personalised HYROX nutrition: https://roxlyfe.com/nutrition-for-hyrox/📲 Stay Connected📹 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3LDf0XTEWT4Uc_RY4pGOzw?sub_confirmation=1💌 Get weekly HYROX tips by email: https://roxlyfe.com/subscribe/📸 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theroxlyfe/ 💗 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/roxlyfe#HYROX #HybridAthlete #FunctionalFitness #EnduranceTraining
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Tiago Lousa on HYROX Coaching, World Records, and Lessons from Kenya
In this episode we get to chat with Tiago Lousa. Tiago is one of the sharpest minds in HYROX — coach to Alex Roncevic and Zara Piergianni, an age group world record holder, former world champion, and respected head coach and gym owner.We recorded this just after Hamburg, where Alex broke the Men’s Pro world record, so Tiago shares a fascinating inside look at that race, how his coaching relationship with Alex’s running coach works, and the changes that helped Alex reach his best-ever form.In this episode, we cover:✔️ Alex Roncevic’s world-record performance and the mindset behind it✔️ How Tiago structures elite training and balances running and strength work✔️ His coaching philosophy — from managing volume to developing durability✔️ The lessons he took from training in Kenya on pacing, easy runs, and recovery✔️ Where he believes HYROX needs to evolve It’s an open, and insightful conversation with one of the sport’s most respected coaches and athletes.🔗 Subscribe for more episodes💥 Supporters of this Episode🏅 MyProtein – Affordable, high-quality supplements to support your HYROX training. Use code ROXLYFE at checkout: https://roxlyfe.com/myprotein🎒 Built For Athletes – Premium backpacks trusted by 150,000+ athletes. Get 15% off automatically at: https://builtforathletes.com/ROXLYFE🧤 The Rox Guys – Lightweight, breathable gloves, with great grip, for fitness racing. Get 15% off with code ROXLYFE or by going to https://www.theroxguys.com/discount/ROXLYFE🔗 Useful Links & Resources🤷 New to HYROX? Start here: https://roxlyfe.com/a-beginners-guide-to-hyrox/📚 Articles & tips: https://roxlyfe.com/🏃♂️ Training plans & coaching: https://roxlyfe.com/coaching/📅 12-week HYROX training plan: https://roxlyfe.com/12-week-training-plan/🥗 Personalised HYROX nutrition: https://roxlyfe.com/nutrition-for-hyrox/📲 Stay Connected📹 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3LDf0XTEWT4Uc_RY4pGOzw?sub_confirmation=1💌 Get weekly HYROX tips by email: https://roxlyfe.com/subscribe/📸 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theroxlyfe/ 💗 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/roxlyfe#HYROX #HybridAthlete #FunctionalFitness #EnduranceTraining
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From NFL to HYROX: Jonah Rosner’s Sports Science Performance Hacks
Jonah Rosner (@rosnerperformance) joins the Rox Lyfe podcast to share insights from his journey through elite sport and into the world of HYROX coaching.With a background that includes roles in the NFL, Jonah now runs Rosner Performance, where he helps runners and hybrid athletes boost performance, avoid injury, and train smarter.In this episode, we cover:✔️ How to manage training load and reduce injury risk✔️ Why calves and Achilles strength are critical for HYROX✔️ The benefits of plyometrics and heat training✔️ Using data and supplements the smart way✔️ Recovery strategies and the role of subjective feedbackIt’s a detailed, practical conversation packed with science-based takeaways that you can apply directly to your HYROX prep and overall training.🔗 Subscribe for more episodes💥 Supporters of this Episode🏅 MyProtein – Affordable, high-quality supplements to support your HYROX training. Use code ROXLYFE at checkout: https://roxlyfe.com/myprotein🎒 Built For Athletes – Premium backpacks trusted by 150,000+ athletes. Get 15% off automatically at: https://builtforathletes.com/ROXLYFE🧤 The Rox Guys – Lightweight, breathable gloves, with great grip, for fitness racing. Get 15% off with code ROXLYFE or by going to https://www.theroxguys.com/discount/ROXLYFE🔗 Useful Links & Resources🤷 New to HYROX? Start here: https://roxlyfe.com/a-beginners-guide-to-hyrox/📚 Articles & tips: https://roxlyfe.com/🏃♂️ Training plans & coaching: https://roxlyfe.com/coaching/📅 12-week HYROX training plan: https://roxlyfe.com/12-week-training-plan/🥗 Personalised HYROX nutrition: https://roxlyfe.com/nutrition-for-hyrox/📲 Stay Connected📹 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3LDf0XTEWT4Uc_RY4pGOzw?sub_confirmation=1💌 Get weekly HYROX tips by email: https://roxlyfe.com/subscribe/📸 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theroxlyfe/ 💗 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/roxlyfe#HYROX #HybridAthlete #FunctionalFitness #EnduranceTraining
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Inside HYROX HQ: Mat Lock & Ralf Iwan on Elite Racing, Coaching, and the Future of the Sport
Mat Lock and Ralf Iwan join the Rox Lyfe podcast for two insider conversations on the future of HYROX.Mat is the Global Head of Sport and Technical Director of Elite Racing, while Ralf leads the HYROX 365 Academy and Global Coach Education.In this episode, we cover:✔️ Athlete licences, anti-doping, consistent course design, judging, and the new penalty box system✔️ HYROX’s Olympic ambitions and the push to professionalise the elite side of the sport✔️ The vision of the 365 Academy and the launch of the new Level 2 coach education course✔️ The return of HYROX Youngstars and the next generation of athletes✔️ The Sports Science Advisory Council, Red Bull Coaches Camp, and the first HYROX Summit coming to LondonTwo insightful chats from inside HYROX HQ that reveal how the sport is evolving from the top down.🔗 Subscribe for more episodes💥 Supporters of this Episode🏅 MyProtein – Affordable, high-quality supplements to support your HYROX training. Use code ROXLYFE at checkout: https://roxlyfe.com/myprotein🎒 Built For Athletes – Premium backpacks trusted by 150,000+ athletes. Get 15% off automatically at: https://builtforathletes.com/ROXLYFE🧤 The Rox Guys – Lightweight, breathable gloves, with great grip, for fitness racing. Get 15% off with code ROXLYFE or by going to https://www.theroxguys.com/discount/ROXLYFE🔗 Useful Links & Resources🤷 New to HYROX? Start here: https://roxlyfe.com/a-beginners-guide-to-hyrox/📚 Articles & tips: https://roxlyfe.com/🏃♂️ Training plans & coaching: https://roxlyfe.com/coaching/📅 12-week HYROX training plan: https://roxlyfe.com/12-week-training-plan/🥗 Personalised HYROX nutrition: https://roxlyfe.com/nutrition-for-hyrox/📲 Stay Connected📹 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3LDf0XTEWT4Uc_RY4pGOzw?sub_confirmation=1💌 Get weekly HYROX tips by email: https://roxlyfe.com/subscribe/📸 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theroxlyfe/ 💗 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/roxlyfe#HYROX #HybridAthlete #FunctionalFitness #EnduranceTraining
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Jess Pettrow on HYROX Elite 15, World Records, and the Story Behind “The Bucket”
In this week's episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast we are joined by Jess Pettrow after a huge season in HYROX. A regular in the Elite 15, Jess raced all of last season’s Majors, finished 9th at the 2025 World Championships in Chicago, won the relay with Australia, and recently set a new Pro Doubles World Record with Joanna Wietrzyk in 54:24.In this episode, we cover:✔️ Her journey into HYROX and what keeps her motivated✔️ Why training with a group has elevated her performance✔️ The mindset and preparation behind competing at the top level✔️ The story of “the bucket” - a motto central to her training✔️ Her goals for the season ahead and what it takes to stay consistent in the Elite 15It’s an open and insightful conversation packed with performance tips, mindset lessons, and behind-the-scenes stories from one of HYROX’s top athletes.🔗 Subscribe for more episodes💥 Supporters of this Episode🏅 MyProtein – Affordable, high-quality supplements to support your HYROX training. Use code ROXLYFE at checkout: https://roxlyfe.com/myprotein🎒 Built For Athletes – Premium backpacks trusted by 150,000+ athletes. Get 15% off automatically at: https://builtforathletes.com/ROXLYFE🧤 The Rox Guys – Lightweight, breathable gloves, with great grip, for fitness racing. Get 15% off with code ROXLYFE or by going to https://www.theroxguys.com/discount/ROXLYFE🔗 Useful Links & Resources🤷 New to HYROX? Start here: https://roxlyfe.com/a-beginners-guide-to-hyrox/📚 Articles & tips: https://roxlyfe.com/🏃♂️ Training plans & coaching: https://roxlyfe.com/coaching/📅 12-week HYROX training plan: https://roxlyfe.com/12-week-training-plan/🥗 Personalised HYROX nutrition: https://roxlyfe.com/nutrition-for-hyrox/📲 Stay Connected📹 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3LDf0XTEWT4Uc_RY4pGOzw?sub_confirmation=1💌 Get weekly HYROX tips by email: https://roxlyfe.com/subscribe/📸 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theroxlyfe/ 💗 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/roxlyfe#HYROX #HybridAthlete #FunctionalFitness #EnduranceTraining
The go-to podcast for HYROX athletes and hybrid fitness fans chasing peak performance. Hosted by HYROX commentator Greg Williams, each episode features in-depth interviews with world-class athletes, rising stars, and expert coaches shaping the hybrid training scene. You’ll get race-day insights, proven training tips, behind-the-scenes stories, and strategic breakdowns from the front lines of HYROX competition. Whether you're aiming for a new PB or just want to stay plugged into the sport’s evolution, this show delivers the knowledge and motivation to push your limits. New episodes weekly.
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