Hybrid Sport Media

Hyrox Las Vegas is almost here! Join us as we preview the third major of the Hyrox 24-25 season happening on Friday, 31 January 2025. We're joined by the delightful Ian Kay from UKHXR - the Fitness Racing Podcast - to talk through the line-up of both the women's and men's races, who's competing and of-course - out top predictions!  Follow us on instagram @hybridsportmedia and h...

This week we're joined by Taryn Sharp & Zoe O'Meara who recently qualified for the first ever Elite 15 Hyrox Doubles with their surprise third place comeback. And they only planned to race together less than 48 hours prior! Taryn & Zoe talk us through the race, how racing together came about and what their 'why' is when it comes to training and fitness. These two super...

We're back for 2025! And we couldn't think of a better way to kick off the new year than hearing from the one and only Mat Lock - Hyrox APAC Country Manager (also known as 'The Hyrox Guy'.) Listen to Mat as he talks through how the team put together an event, the growth of Hyrox in the APAC region and what we can expect to see down under as the sport of fitness racing continues...

In this week's episode, we sat down with the founder of RoxOpt, Jon Holman. RoxOpt provides personalised race reports based on advanced analytics to help you unlock your Hyrox potential! Hear from Jon as he talks through how he spent 18 months creating the vision for RoxOpt, what his reports provide and how they can help you become a better athlete and/or coach.  For this month only, use prom...

Our Hyrox Melbourne preview ep is here! We delve deep into the line-ups for the first ever Elite 15 doubles races happening in Melbourne this weekend, including who to watch and why. We also discuss the single pro races and of course - the highly anticipated mixed doubles race with Tia-Clair Toomey and James Newbury.  Don't miss JK's workout of the week that he did with Tia and James! Fo...

This week we're joined by James Newbury - Australia's most successful male Crossfit athlete - ahead of his highly anticipated Hyrox Melbourne mixed doubles race with Tia-Clair Toomey!  James is a weapon of an athlete, known for his 'hybrid/crossfit' approach to training. He's been dabbling in the Hyrox scene for the past 18 months and is loving the sport and everything he&...

In today's episode, we sat down with Bree Garreffa & Sienna Casanelia who have been dominating the women's pro doubles field here in Aus and now have set their sights on the Elite 15 doubles race in Melbourne.  Bree and Sienna talk through how they train, despite living in different states, as well as their race strategies for tackling the doubles and how their minds get them through...

In this very special episode, we chat with Aussie Hyrox Elite 15 athletes 'JK' James Kelly and Joanna Wietrzyk after their incredible performances in Hong Kong where they both pulled off a victory to bring home the number one podium spots at the second Major of the Hyrox 24-25 season.  This episode was recorded just shy of 48 hours post race, with JK and Joanna breaking down what was goi...

The second Major of the Hyrox 24-25 season is just around the corner and we're here to break down every detail of the Elite 15 races! Joining me this week is Ian Kay from the UKHXR Fitness Racing Podcast to help breakdown each of the athletes racing in Hong Kong on Friday, 22 November. Make sure you check out @UKHXR on Instagram or search the Fitness Racing Podcast for all the latest news in...

In this week's episode, JK answers all of your burning questions on running training for Hyrox - in particular, threshold running. What is threshold running? How do we figure out our threshold pace? Why should we run at our threshold? And how do we train at our threshold so we can improve our running for Hyrox!? Follow us on instagram @hybridsportmedia and head to our website www.hybridsportm...

We're back! We took a short break while Bernice got hitched, but we're back and ready to rumble. In this episode we sat down with Dexter Buchanan - ou first New Zealand guest on the podcast.  Dexter is fairly new to the Hyrox scene yet has already being making waves after placing third in Brisbane and second in Perth in the Men's Pro races. He has sen massive improvements in his Hyr...

The first Hyrox major of the 24-25 season has come and gone, and boy it didn't disappoint! We sat down with Emma and Fay who are better known as the RAD Chix for a 'Rad Race Recap'! Join Bernice and special guest Miss Georgie Vesely (JK's better half). Make sure to check out Emma and Fay from the RAD Hyrox Podcast . You can also find them instagram @rad_chix_   Follow us on ins...

The first Hyrox major for the 24-25 season is almost here! Listen to coach from The Hybrid Engine Anthony Peressini and Bernice as they provide you with a full rundown of the upcoming Amsterdam Major, including their 'hot tips' on who will come out on top. You can find out more about The Hybrid Engine via their website  or visit their instagram page @thehybridengine Follow us on instagra...

We have a very special episode this week featuring the one and only Ian Kay from UKHXR Fitness Racing Podcast! Ian is the man to know when it comes to all things Hyrox and fitness racing. In this episode, we hear from Ian about the background of Hyrox and hybrid events in the UK, the rapid growth they have experienced and what he's learnt through his many years around the sport. We talk throu...

Tom Rodgers has proven he's one to watch this Hyrox season. After placing second in both the Sydney and Brisbane Men's Pro races, Tom finally got the win in Perth, which resulted in him moving up to 23rd place in the men's elite 15 qualification ranking.  Listen to our chat with Tom post Perth race where he talks about what he's changed his training and what he's learnt wh...

Currently ranked 19th globally in the Elite 15 Major Qualification ranking, Aussie athlete Jess Pettrow has become one to watch this Hyrox season! Hear from Jess as she talks through her fitness journey, how she found Hyrox and what she has learnt along the way.  We're calling it here first...Jess Pettrow will be at the start line of the Elite 15 Women's race at this season's World...

Listen to our recap on the first ever Hyrox event in Western Australia! Hear our thoughts on both of the pro races, with a guest voice note from Men's Pro winner - Tom Rodgers.   You don't want to miss this episode! Follow us on instagram @hybridsportmedia and head to our website www.hybridsportmedia.com to subscribe to our newsletter.

We have a big episode for you this week, with a Hyrox Perth preview and interview with Hyrox Sydney Men's Pro Doubles winners Mick Chapman & Camilo Torres. Listen to the lads discuss how they attack a doubles race together, including what they believe are the most important elements in a racing partner. Check out their social enterprise My Health Pledge where you can make your own pledge...

In today's episode, we discuss programming vs coaching in the world of hybrid sport. What options are out there for athletes? When should you get a training plan? And what should you look for in a coach? JK and Bernice answer all of your burning questions, plus we recap the recent Hyrox Singapore event! Follow us on instagram @hybridsportmedia and head to our website www.hybridsportmedia.com...

Joanna Wietrzyk has taken the Hyrox world by storm and achieved something no other female has achieved in the history of the sport - a sub 61 minute time in her third pro race! We sat down with Joanna to chat about her journey into Hyrox, how she's now training for the sport and her plans for the upcoming majors. You can find Joanna on instagram @joannawietrzyk  Follow us on instagram @hybrid...

Listen to our recap on the first ever Hyrox Brisbane event, including special mentions from Aussie athletes to watch - Joanna Wietrzyk and Tom Rodgers. Read our full event recap here . Follow us on instagram @hybridsportmedia and head to our website www.hybridsportmedia.com to subscribe to our newsletter.

This week we're chatting with JK Hybrid athlete Josh Ferguson who recently competed in both Melbourne and Sydney Hyrox events. Since starting with JK Hybrid Coaching a year ago, Josh has managed to improve his running splits by around one minute per kilometre! Hear Josh's tips on training, consistency and keeping a strong mindset during race day. You can follow Josh on instagram @jfergco...

Have you been wondering how to qualify for the Hyrox World Championships? Are you keen to understand how the majors work? Or do you just want the 101 on the Elite 15 races!? Then this is the episode for you! Listen up as JK and BK unpack how qualifying works, this season's majors and World Championships, as well as the process changes to the 2024-2025 season. Be sure to tune in to the end whe...

In our first interview of the podcast, Bernice sits down with Sydney Royce - runner up in the Women's Pro division for Hyrox Sydney 2024. They discuss her fitness background and journey into the Hyrox arena, including what she has learnt along the way. Sydney is only just getting started in the hybrid world and we are putting our money on her to be an athlete to watch Down Under!  Follow us o...

Close to 6,000 athletes competed at Hyrox Sydney this year and it was epic! Listen to our event recap, including race results, athletes to watch and what this might mean for the future of Hyrox Down Under.  Follow us on instagram @hybridsportmedia and head to our website www.hybridsportmedia.com to subscribe to our newsletter.