Built Different

This week on The Engine Room, Drew and Hoff break down the Enhanced Games, what actually happened, what the athletes were taking, and whether the whole thing is just a very expensive drug store advertisement. They also get into peptides, how they work, and why they're becoming increasingly accessible. Plus, CrossFit vs Hyrox. Who built it, who's winning, and what's next?

This episode dives into fake online narratives, AI coaching backlash, Strava comparison culture, and whether coaches actually need lived experience to guide athletes through hard moments. We unpack why underdog stories dominate social media, how comparison quietly pushes runners into stupid training decisions, and why blaming AI or influencers for injuries oversimplifies things. We also debate Hyr...

In this episode we break down what it actually means to fuel for performance. We go through how professional endurance athletes structure their nutrition across a training day, compare that to the everyday athlete, and pull out the practical lessons that anyone can apply regardless of their level. From what's on the plate to timing around sessions, we cover why most recreational athletes are leavi...

Three sports. All the stuff you've been wondering but haven't had answered properly. This week Drew and Ryan open up the inbox and work through the most common questions coming in from runners, triathletes, and Hyrox athletes, from the basics to the stuff that actually moves the needle. On the running side: why your pace has plateaued and what to do about it, how much strength work you actually ne...

This week on The Engine Room, we break down periodisation, how endurance athletes structure their training year to peak at the right time. Whether you're chasing a marathon PB, building toward a triathlon or preparing for a Hyrox, understanding how to organise your blocks of training can be the difference between arriving at race day ready or burned out. We walk through how a periodised year actua...

More isn't always better. In this episode we break down the minimum effective dose for strength, hypertrophy and cardio, what the research actually says, and how to apply it whether you're training for a marathon, Hyrox, an Ironman, or just trying to stay healthy and move well.

Joining me for a new miniseries is Ryan Hoffman, and we're talking all things endurance. In this first episode we break down the purpose of every run in your program, why each session exists and how to actually use it.

In this episode, I sit down with Aidan, a qualified dietitian, to chat about all things fuelling for endurance and performance. We dive into what good fuelling looks like for training and race day, how to balance eating for health and performance, and some simple, practical tips for everyday nutrition. Whether you’re an endurance athlete or just someone wanting to eat and feel better, this one’s p...

In this episode, I chat with Danny Kennedy, a coach and podcaster with over 11 million streams. We dive into self-belief, overcoming limiting beliefs, and how to turn challenges into opportunities for growth.

Ryan Hoffman is a coach, Hyrox ambassador, and all-round expert in the fitness industry. In this episode, we dive into how he first got into Hyrox, how much running you really need to do, where strength work fits in, and what to focus on with nutrition and shoes for race week. Whether you’re preparing for your very first event or looking to level up, you’ll walk away with practical tips and insigh...

Today I’m joined by Sophie Houghton, a fantastic runner and a qualified dietitian. We dive into training, nutrition, and everything in between. From fuelling for performance, to staying consistent during big training blocks, and how to feel your best whether you’re chasing a PB or just running for enjoyment. Plenty of real, practical tips in this one.

In this episode, I chat with Jed Zimmer about the brutal four-day challenge he completed this year to raise awareness for men’s mental health, including a massive 38km swim in a single day.   We dive into what the challenge involved, how he trained for it, what he ate during those huge days, and what kept him going mentally when things got tough.   Let’s get into it.

In this episode of Built Different, we sit down with Ryan Lester, a 200+ game veteran for the Brisbane Lions and 2024 premiership player. With over 15 years in the AFL system, Ryan shares how his training, nutrition, and recovery methods have evolved throughout his career. From early lessons to what’s working now, this chat gives a raw insight into what it takes to stay at the top for over a decad...