Fitness Racing Podcast

This week we are chatting about all things timing with Matt. Matt has worked within the timing space for over a decade including currently with HYROX. We cover off some common myths about timing in HYROX and some of the technical aspects that you may not be aware of. This includes why you should always ensure you race over timing mats. We also look at some of the other races Matt has timed includi...

On this bonus episode of the show we are joined by Bernice from Hybrid Sports Media and Marcus from Rox Radar to discuss everything which went down in Phoenix last weekend. We cover off all the action and provide our thoughts on some of the standup moments from the four Elite Races. We also consider some of the changes since the last Major such as identifying the qualified athletes and the limited...

This week we are joined by Coach Chris Bayens to consider training structure in HYROX. Chris has coached both top and regular athletes to reach their goals. We consider how to batch your training and how many intense days you should have in a weekly block. We also examine the importance of your HRV and how that can impact your training. Chris also gives his thoughts on what an easy training sessio...

We are again joined by Hannah and Darren as we look back at Manchester 2026.  We cover all the big new items including the introduction of the brand new Thunderdome.  How was the race track? How did the layout go? How cool was Friday Night Lights? All these questions and more are covered. Plus we give those all important shoutouts. Follow our guests on Instagram Hannah - @hannahburgon_pt Darren -...

We are joined by Hannah and Darren to look at HYROX's return to Manchester. This is the 5th consecutive January HYROX in Manchester and at 5 days it promises to be the biggest ever. We cover off everything you need if you are racing this week. This includes checking out the map which has changed since last year and also what to bring in your bad. We also look at some last minute race tips, the bes...

This week, we welcome Sophia Parvizi-Wayne following her recent Elite 15 races in Melbourne. Sophia shares her journey into HYROX and competitive sport, including how challenges in her childhood, such as overcoming an eating disorder, shaped her approach to training, resilience, and goal setting. We explore her progression in HYROX, the importance of setting both achievable and aspirational goals,...

On this weeks show, Host Ian catches up with Liam McCroary to chart his path to lining up as a HYROX elite. Liam's background is as a Pro Footballer but he decided to hang up his boots and pursue HYROX after racing on a week off. We look into what attracted him to HYROX, how he trains for races and also why he think Footballers have so much success in HYROX. We also get the lowdown on what it's li...

On this weeks episode we learn about Alex Hill's journey from Hurdles to HYROX. A competitive track and field athlete, Alex reached a high level but found herself seeking a new challenge post 2022. That new challenge became HYROX. Alex has already made a big impression in Fitness Racing setting a doubles AG world record in Berlin and qualifying for Worlds. We discover why Alex feels that HYROX is...

On this week's bumper end-of-year edition, we review the biggest stories, shifts and stand-out moments from fitness racing in 2025. We're joined by Neil Marsh from the On the Rox Podcast and veteran athlete Wendy Williams to break it all down. We discuss how HYROX evolved over the year, from changes at the Elite level through to developments affecting everyday athletes. We explore the rise of DEAD...

This week, fresh off her HYROX Elite Solo Debut we talk to Kat Parnell. We take a deep dive into her journey over the last six months from racing in the Pro category in the World Championships to just missing out on an Elite 15 Worlds spot in Melbourne. We look into the races that earned Kat her starting spot and also the lessons she learned along the way. This includes realising that sometimes it...

On this bonus episode of the show we are joined by Bernice from Hybrid Sports Media and Marcus from Rox Radar to discuss everything which went down in Melbourne last weekend. We cover off all the action and provide our thoughts on some of the standup moments from the four Elite Races. We also chat about the atmosphere in the arena and how our guests own races went. Follow Bernice on IG - @hybridsp...

This week we have two interviews with athletes who competed at the World Championships.  Gwion was competing in the age group championships for 18-24 in only his second ever DEKA FIT and won his AG at DEKA MILE. Meanwhile Tania won the Elite DEKA FIT Doubles and also earned podiums at other disciplines having raced 7 races in Fort Lauderdale. We take a deep dive into their races and also the rest...

We are joined by Simon Davidian, Kelly Sidebottom and Laura White to look back at HYROX's biggest ever event.  What did we think of the one lap course? How did our guests races go? Was it a fast course? What happened at the Wall Balls? We cover all of this and also announce the winner of the RaceKeep competition. Follow our guests on Instagram Simon - @lookitssimon Kelly - @kellysidebottom Laura -...

We are joined by Simon Davidian and Kelly Sidebottom to look at HYROX's biggest ever event. Over 40,000 athletes are scheduled to take part and we've got all the tips you need. We cover off the map and discuss the difference in running a one lap course. We also give some advice on some of the hardest stations to tackle, how to get there and provide those all important shout outs. Follow our guests...

On this weeks episode we speak to Brian Lee the Founder and CEO of TRYKA. Fresh from their recent debut event in Dublin we chat about the origins of TRYKA and the innovations that he's put in place including the league system. We also look at what the future holds for TRYKA and Fitness Racing in Ireland. Find out more about TRYKA -  TRYKA Home - TRYKA If you have any questions about the show or wo...

We are again joined by Emmet Brady and Aimée Oliver to review HYROX Dublin. We cover all the big talking points including the venue, the judging and the bridge. We also answer all your queries and also provide some shout outs. Follow our guests on Instagram Aimée - @bodyfitmums Emmet - @emmobrady Support our guests Charity's Aimée -  https://www.justgiving.com/page/billysdanders Emmet -  https://w...

This week on the show we catch up with Jake Dearden to discuss his 2025 HYROX Year. We look back to his heartbreak in Chicago and what lessons he has taken forward to the 2025/26 season. We look at the Hamburg majors as well as his recent pro racing success in Stuttgart and Birmingham. We also consider the wider changes to the sport such as the Elite athlete license and also the introduction of th...

We are joined by Emmet Brady and Aimée Oliver to look to HYROX's 2025 trip to the Emerald Isle. We cover everything you need including getting to the venue and what the map has in store. We also cover off all the tips you need, chat about the Pros and give those all important shout outs. Follow our guests on Instagram Aimée - @bodyfitmums Emmet - @emmobrady If you have any questions about the show...

This week we chat with Tanja Stroschneider. Tanja spent 20 years of her life in competitive Triathlon, narrowly missing out on the Paris Olympics. Last year she decided to give HYROX a try and has made a big impression, already qualifying for Elite races and earning podiums around Europe. We discuss her transition from Triathlon, her training regime and also her thoughts on HYROX's journey to the...

We are joined by Georgie Bullock and Marcus Mollison to review the start of 25/26 UK Season in Birmingham. We look back on all the big stories from the weekend including the bridge, the sleds and the races. We also consider whether the rule enforcement was quite as strict as anticipated. Finally we chat about the changes to the Flex and discuss World Triathlon declaring that Fitness Racing is now...

We are joined by Sean Noble to catch up on his Chicago World Championship races and his experience at the Hamburg Major. We chat about how the races went and also his offseason attempts to become leaner without losing strength. We also consider the recent changes to improve professionalism within the Elite with the introduction of athlete licenses and improvements to Drug testing. Finally we discu...

We are joined by Michael Stephens and Alice Rogers to look to the start of the 25/26 UK Season in Birmingham. We cover everything you need including getting to the venue and what the map has in store. We also cover off all the tips you need and give those all important shout outs. Follow our guests on Instagram Michael - @mick_stee Alice - @alicerxgers Forders - @forders_gym Forder's Recovery - @f...

We are joined by skilled Videographers Domcreates. Media and Loz_Visuals to chat all about content creation and videography. We chart the evolution of social media and the rise of video content in HYROX. We consider how you can look to set the narrative and what to do if a post doesn't do as well as expected. Finally we also provide you with top tips for getting good footage of an athlete, even if...

This week we are joined by Bernice Lineker from Hybrid Sports Media to discuss everything which went down at Hamburg last weekend. We cover off each race and provide our thoughts on some of the standup moments from the four Elite Races. We also look to cover off some of the news you may have missed such as the need for athletes to buy spectator tickets on their non-race days and HYROX's Olympic as...

This week on the show we welcome Natalie and Melissa. They are both adaptive athletes who have competed at HYROX. We discuss how the adaptive athlete program within HYROX has evolved, both the good and the parts that can be improved. We also look at HYROX sims and Fitness events to consider how welcoming they are to adaptive athletes. Follow Natalie on Instagram - @itsthatgirlwithcp Follow Melissa...