RMR Training Podcast

What’s the hardest part of HYROX training? It might not be the workouts. Rich Ryan and HYROX World Champion Meg Jacoby break down the biggest challenges athletes face, from training structure and nutrition to recovery, race-day performance, and mental toughness. Discover why training harder doesn't always mean getting faster, how to avoid common HYROX training mistakes, and what really matters...

Rich Ryan answers some of the biggest HYROX training questions: how to improve running speed, how training should change as you age, when to push hard, ideal body composition, running vs. ERG volume, compromised running, and the best ways to measure HYROX fitness. 5 Timestamp Highlights: 00:00 – How to Get Faster at Running for HYROX 15:26 – How HYROX Training Should Change as You Get Older 28:35...

What does it actually take to race HYROX well? Rich Ryan, Meg Jacoby, and Ryan Kent break down their 12 rules for HYROX racing , covering pacing, suffering, mindset, sled strategy, fueling, race-day preparation, and how to respond when things go wrong. Plus, the crew reacts to the latest HYROX World Championship prize money. Rules of Racing Rules of Racing 12:27 — Suffering Is Not Optional Why lea...

Rich Ryan breaks down his HYROX Salt Lake City weekend, including how to fuel, recover, and mentally prepare for back-to-back races. Plus, he shares lessons from his solo and doubles races, his experience with HYROX Young Stars, and an early look at the new Axis hybrid racing shoe . 00:00 – HYROX Back-to-Back Racing: What You Need to Know 02:00 – Recovery & Fueling: The #1 Priority Between Rac...

Meg Jacoby breaks down her comeback win and what it took mentally and physically to return after injury. Ryan Kent shares how smarter training and strength work have changed his fitness, while Rich Ryan joins the conversation on training volume, motivation, recovery, and preparing to race HYROX at altitude.. A real look at what it takes to keep improving, stay healthy, and compete for the right re...

How much training is actually enough for HYROX? Rich Ryan answers listener questions on weekly training volume, Zone 2, progressive overload, tapering, body weight, race-day shoes, and what it really takes to reach the Elite 15 . Plus, why doing more isn’t always better—and how to build volume without burning out. 00:01 – How Much Training Volume Do You Really Need? 20:45 – Is It Too Late to Build...

Which training methods actually work best for HYROX? Rich Ryan and Meg Jacoby rank popular approaches including double threshold training, half marathon and marathon training, cluster sets, conjugate strength training, and high-carb fueling —plus who each method works best for. Learn how to balance running, strength, recovery, fueling, and race-specific training to improve your HYROX performance....

What should you actually prioritize in HYROX training? Rich Ryan, Meg Jacoby, and Ryan Kent break down the HYROX training pyramid , from aerobic fitness and movement quality to strength, threshold work, muscular endurance, and race-specific speed. Learn what matters most—and what you probably don’t need to spend as much time on. 00:20 – Building the HYROX Training Pyramid 20:20 – Why Aerobic Fitne...

How much is sleep actually affecting your HYROX performance? Rich Ryan sits down with with Dr. Rafael Zuzuarregui to break down sleep, recovery, jet lag, melatonin, circadian rhythm, and the strategies athletes can use when traveling for HYROX races. They also dive into sleep wearables, screen time, cooling mattresses, cold plunges, supplements, and which popular sleep hacks are actually worth try...

Rich breaks down how his HYROX training has evolved—from high-mileage running and double-threshold experiments to the Zone 4 strategy that produced his biggest breakthroughs. He also explains why he is skipping the Hamburg Major, choosing long-term development over scrambling for qualification points, and what he is changing to become faster, stronger, and more competitive this season. 00:00 Why t...

What does it really take to compete at the highest level in HYROX while balancing family, coaching, and everyday life? In this episode of the RMR Training Podcast , Rich Ryan, Ryan Kent, and Meg Jacoby share an honest behind-the-scenes conversation about offseason training, injury recovery, strength progression, race preparation, parenting, and the mental challenges of staying competitive in HYROX...

Training in hot and humid conditions can wreck your pace, heart rate, hydration, and recovery—but it can also make you a stronger athlete when managed correctly. Rich Ryan and Ryan Kent break down how dew point affects running performance, when to move a quality workout indoors, how to adjust intervals without losing the purpose of the session, and the best cooling and hydration strategies for sum...

Is the new HYROX Cruise Major a game-changing innovation or the biggest mistake the sport has made? Rich Ryan and Meg Jacoby break down the controversy, discuss whether race simulations actually improve performance, explore why elite runners are finding success in HYROX, and share practical training advice for athletes of every level. If you're preparing for your next HYROX race or want an inside...

Rich Ryan and Ryan Kent break down why the HYROX off-season may be the most important phase for making real performance gains. They talk strength training, running volume, recovery, race planning, periodization, and how athletes can stop chasing every race peak and start building toward bigger jumps next season. This episode also covers Worlds takeaways, controversial judging moments, burpees, lun...

Fresh off the HYROX World Championships, Rich Ryan sits down to break down his entire race weekend, including a 7th-place finish in the Elite 15 race and a 3rd-place podium finish in Elite Doubles alongside Pelayo Menendez Fernandez. Rich shares what it was like competing at the highest level of the sport, the lessons learned from both races, and his biggest takeaways from the championship weekend...

Rich Ryan, Meg Jacoby, and Ryan Kent talk HYROX World Championships prep, Meg’s return from injury, the importance of recovery, New York HYROX takeaways, and what to expect in Stockholm. 00:24 — Meg Jacoby announces she’s racing HYROX Mixed Doubles at Worlds. 06:45 — Ryan Kent explains why he took real rest after a long season. 10:14 — The squad talks about why athletes don’t lose fitness after on...

In this RMR Training Podcast Q&A episode, Rich Ryan answers listener questions on some of the biggest HYROX training and racing decisions athletes face. He breaks down when to push through a hard workout versus when to pull the plug, how to taper before a major race, what heat training actually does for endurance performance, and how to know if running more is the answer for HYROX doubles. Ric...

Brakken Kraker is a longtime coach, elite athlete, and co-host of the popular podcast, The Running Public . In this conversation, we dive into the early days of coaching hybrid athletes, how the hybrid training and how the landscape has evolved. Brakken shares practical insights on training compromised running, structuring sessions around fatigue, and developing athletes who can perform when it ma...

Are you making critical mistakes before your next HYROX race? In this episode of the RMR Training Podcast, Rich Ryan and Meg Jacoby break down the biggest mistakes athletes make leading into an A race — especially HYROX World Championships, New York, and major competitions. From overtraining and panic workouts to cutting weight too close to race day, this conversation covers exactly what NOT to do...

Rich Ryan breaks down his HYROX Ottawa win, sharing elite race strategies, LT1 training insights, mental toughness tactics, and race-day nutrition tips. Learn how to pace smarter, fuel properly, and improve your HYROX performance from one of the sport’s top athletes. 00:00 – HYROX Ottawa Race Recap & Winning by 1 Second 09:12 – How to Approach a HYROX B-Race Properly 22:45 – Mental Toughness S...

Traveling internationally for HYROX or a big endurance race? In this episode of the RMR Training Podcast, Rich Ryan, Meg Jacoby, and Ryan Kent break down exactly how to travel, recover, and still perform at a high level when crossing time zones. From jet lag and sleep strategies to race week nutrition, hydration, supplements, and mindset, this episode is packed with practical advice for athletes h...

If you want to improve your HYROX performance, you don’t just need to run more—you need to run smarter. In this episode of the RMR Training Podcast, Rich Ryan breaks down the 5 most effective running workouts for HYROX, ranked from least to most impactful. This isn’t about random speed work—it’s about building the right engine, improving efficiency, and learning how to actually translate running i...

Quick heads up—the intro audio is a little rough on this one. Stick with it though… the rest of the episode is solid and definitely worth your time. What happens when elite HYROX athletes hit 40—and keep getting better? In this episode of the RMR Training Podcast, Rich Ryan and Ryan Kent dive into the evolution of training, performance, and mindset as aging athletes in HYROX and endurance sports....

If you’re trying to figure out how to train for HYROX , this episode breaks it all down—without the guesswork. We dive into HYROX training strategies , how to balance strength and endurance , and what actually matters when it comes to improving your race performance . Whether you’re a beginner or already competing, this will help you train with more purpose and get better results. A lot of people...

If you’ve ever wondered how to actually train smarter for HYROX—not just harder—this episode is for you. Rich Ryan dives into a full HYROX Q&A covering Zone 3 training, how to approach threshold work on the ergs, and what really matters when it comes to nutrition and performance. This isn’t theory—it’s what elite athletes are actually doing right now to get faster, stronger, and more efficient...