Atalanta

In this episode, we’re joined by the visionary behind Hyrox itself — Mintra Tilly , Director of Sport at Hyrox and the mind behind the race format that’s redefining functional fitness globally. Mintra shares her unlikely entry into fitness, how she went from avoiding sport altogether to building one of the fastest‑growing fitness events in the world. We dive into the early ideas behind the Hyrox f...

Fresh off a sweaty training session together in Dubai, we sat down with elite Hyrox athlete and coach Jade Skillen for a lighthearted but insightful chat about all things training, female physiology, and performance. In this episode, we unpack: • How understanding female physiology can transform training and recovery • The rise of Hyrox and what sets it apart in the world of fitness competitions f...

This week, we’re joined by the latest, youngest star of the Hyrox season — Emilie Dahmen. At just 20 years old, Emilie made waves with a standout win at the Last Chance Qualifier in Barcelona, securing her spot in the Elite 15 for the World Championships. We talk about her whirlwind journey, how it felt to compete (and crush it!) in Chicago, and what it's like to be the youngest athlete on the eli...

In this episode, we’re joined by the one and only Dr. Stacy Sims—researcher, author, scientist, and leading expert on female physiology and training. This was a real pinch-me moment for us! We’ve followed Stacy for years, read her books, taken her courses, and watched her TED Talks—so having her as our very first guest on Atalanta is an absolute dream. Our visions are aligned as Stacy’s mission is...

Introducing…. Atalanta! Our new brand! It’s still us behind the mics but we have a new name, a fresh new look and our aim is to elevate female athletes in the Hybrid Space. We want to speak up, create conversations and celebrate female athletes, it’s time for the men to move over.. and let the women talk about the women!! After all, we’re known to be pretty good at it!  In today’s episode we expla...

Avril McClement is proof that age is just a number, with the right attitude you can achieve anything!  We absolutely loved having the chance to sit down and speak to Avril after her recent Hyrox race in London Olympia where she not only completed her first solo race but also broke the World Record for the 65-69 age group! We discuss Avril’s background as a dancer, her battle with depression and ho...

Sarah Holden is an athlete, mother and inspiration to so many - it was an absolute pleasure to talk to her and we know you will love this episode!  We dive into Sarahs background, her love for crossfit and if she's fallen in love with running since Hyrox! Sarah opened up about her journey since discovering she had multiple blood clots in both lungs and heart strain. After pulling out of a Hyrox ra...

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....

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...

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 invit...

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 B...

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 als...

Nicola Macbeth & Gabrielle Nikora-Baker were the first pair to qualify for the Elite 15 Pro Doubles race that will take place for the first time EVER at the Chicago World Champs - they qualified in December in Melbourne and it was the first race they had ever competed in together!!! Both incredible athletes in their own right Nic & Gab teamed up to create a powerful duo, they can run FAST...

Todays guest is Camilla Massa, she wears her heart on her sleeve and is the definition of 'resilient'! After a challenging season she has done everything in her power to get herself ready for the LCQ's in Barcelona to secure her spot for Worlds!! We talk more about the ups and downs of this season. Camilla will also be teaming up with Meg Jacoby to take on the Pro Doubles race in Miami, hoping to...

Lauren Griffith is a seasoned Elite 15 athlete, having secured her spot to World Champs at the Hong Kong Major she talks to us about how things have been going since. We discuss the pressure of competing as an elite athlete, the frustration when performances don't go as you had hoped and the fine line between training hard and pushing your body too far. Lauren also gives us the low down on her pro...

After finishing 3rd at the final Major in Glasgow, Vivian secured her spot to World Champs, she tells us how the race went, her mindset and how it feels to line up on the Elite 15 start line. We talk about her rollercoaster season so far, "trusting the process" and how she picks herself up after performances that don't quite go to plan. Vivian has also switched up her training, now working with An...

Laura Fountain talks to us about how running changed her life. Her journey started with 1.14km on a treadmill, she then went on to become a running coach, run marathons, ultramarathons and is now trying Hyrox! This is an incredibly inspiring episode! As a Reviews Editor for Women's Running UK, Laura had heard all about Hyrox and even written a few pieces on it so she felt it was only fair to give...

Charlotte Taylor-Green is the dream female doubles partner, she has a habit of going sub 60 and loves to run fast around the Hyrox track!! She has teamed up with some incredible athletes including Gabriella Moriarty & Sinead Bent but is still on the look out for a fast 40 year old to get back in her own AG! Fresh out of Vienna's Open Champs where she bagged a silver medal after racing female o...

What an episode!! We were buzzing that our diaries aligned and we could record this epic episode with power couple Clare & Emma! Clare gives us an insight into life as a Hyrox Race Director, Master Trainer, Coach, Athlete and more... it's fair to say she's juggling a lot of plates but is so passionate about this sport and it really shows. It was lovely to learn more about her background, her o...

Tony Revell is an incredible athlete with a wealth of knowledge and experience, in this episode he talks about his background as an elite cross country mountain biker, training, mentality and how he has a 'switch' on race day! As the other half of the incredible doubles duo with Ciaran Parkinson, Tony gives us an insight into 'that race' in Melbourne where they both made the long journey to Austra...

Kate is a guest we have been so excited to get on the show. We finally made it happen and it is such an awesome episode. In between training and an appointment with a hyperbaric chamber we managed to cover life as an athlete, mum and PT to some of the world's top golfers. How Kate improved her running when she doubled down and focussed on running specifically. Changing her mindset and believing sh...

In today's episode we speak to Katie Cooper; the first adaptive athlete to race in the Hyrox Women's Pro category, when she took to the floor in Manchester in January. An incredibly inspiring lady, she is leading the way for everyone, especially female disabled athletes; she says 'she would have loved to have seen disabled athletes being advertised when she was growing up, so she is here to do jus...

Lizzie is known as Lizmayfit on instagram, the platform she shares awesome content for anyone who is looking to complete their first Hyrox or smash their PB.  From training ideas and session inspiration all the way to Hyrox station techniques and race day hacks, Lizzie has got you covered.  We loved learning about her journey and the highs and lows of life as a fitness influencer. Based in Thailan...

Alex Shabo created The Hybrid Letter to bring us content in another form, the ability to read about the top athletes and different experts in the hybrid world through a newsletter. During this episode we talk about where the idea came from, her love for this growing sport and the want to learn more and share that knowledge with everyone. Alex has competed in 22 Hyrox races, mainly in America and g...

Marion is a Personal Trainer and specialises in pre and postnatal training. She is a mum of two and wants to inspire and encourage other mums to train safely before, during and post pregnancy when able to do so. We loved finding out more about Marions background, how she trains for Hyrox as a busy mother and why it is so important for her to encourage other mums to reach their potential in the wor...