Hyrox Coaching Podcast

How should you structure HYROX training when you’re racing throughout the year and never really have a traditional off-season? In this episode, Aaron and Chris explain why HYROX periodisation doesn’t need to follow a traditional progression from general base training into strength, threshold and finally race-specific work. Instead, aerobic development continues throughout the season while training...

Which forms of cross-training actually improve your HYROX performance, and which ones simply add more fatigue? In this episode, Aaron and Chris explain how to use the bike, StairMaster, SkiErg, rower and other cardio machines to build a bigger aerobic engine without relying on endless running. They discuss the difference between developing general aerobic fitness and becoming more efficient at the...

Aaron is joined by Elite 15 athlete and Threshold Lab founder Stephen Pelkofer for a conversation about what good coaching actually looks like beyond simply writing sessions. Drawing on his background in data science, basketball and elite HYROX racing, Stephen explains why he prefers to be data-informed rather than data-driven. They discuss how pace, heart rate and race splits can be useful, but o...

Each week, I take one of the most useful ideas from the podcast and turn it into practical coaching notes you can apply to your own training and racing. Sign up here: ⁠https://www.wdmcoaching.com/newsletter⁠ In this episode of the HYROX Coaching Podcast, Aaron and Chris are joined by Linda Meier to talk through the period after becoming HYROX World Champion, how that success changed the expectatio...

This week, Aaron and Chris review a huge weekend of HYROX racing before getting into the main coaching discussion: the difference between fitness, conditioning and pacing , and why being fitter does not automatically mean you will race better. Fitness is the individual physical qualities you possess. Conditioning is your ability to express those qualities across the complete demands of HYROX. Paci...

In this episode of the HYROX Coaching Podcast, Aaron and Chris look at how much intensity HYROX athletes actually need, and why simply making more of the week hard is rarely the answer. They start with the commonly quoted 80/20 rule and discuss where it came from, why it can be useful as a broad principle, but also why getting obsessed with exact percentages misses the point. HYROX has running, st...

This week, Aaron and Chris are back with a race recap from Perth before getting into a set of questions around running development for HYROX athletes. The main discussion looks at how to improve running when time, running volume or impact tolerance is limited, why simply adding more speed work is often the wrong answer, and how frequency, volume and intensity should be progressed if the goal is to...

In this episode of the HYROX Coaching Podcast, Aaron and Chris discuss how to organise a training week that produces adaptation rather than simply accumulating fatigue. They begin with double-training days: whether they are physiologically superior or mainly a practical way to organise greater volume while preserving the quality of each session. The key point is that a double day should be treated...

In this episode of the HYROX Coaching Podcast, Aaron and Chris work through the first batch of listener questions on coaching principles, programme design and what actually drives progress in HYROX. The main theme is simple: one hard session does not make you fitter. Progress comes from the whole body of work, with enough aerobic volume, threshold development, strength capacity, movement practice...

In this episode of the HYROX Coaching Podcast, Aaron and Chris begin with a recap of the racing in Istanbul and Chengdu, including Ronc’s return, the first outing for Jake and Luke as a doubles partnership, the contrasting race conditions across the two venues and some unexpected performances. That leads into a wider discussion about HYROX course lengths and why comparing finishing times across di...

In this episode of the HYROX Coaching Podcast, Aaron and Chris are joined again by Adam Cheang to preview the 2026/27 HYROX season. They discuss the expanding race calendar, qualification changes, Elite 15 points, Challenger races, breakthrough athletes, major predictions and why execution may matter more than ever as the level continues to rise. GET THE WDM HYROX COACHING NOTES Each week, Aaron e...

In this episode, Aaron and Chris delve into the concept of training intensity, exploring how to measure it accurately and apply it effectively across different training modalities. They discuss common misconceptions, practical programming tips, and the importance of managing fatigue for optimal performance.

In this episode of the HYROX Coaching Podcast, Aaron and Chris are joined by HYROX coach Phil Mataj. Phil talks through his route into coaching, from bodybuilding and CrossFit through to HYROX, starting a run club in Bristol, and eventually building a coaching system around movement quality, athlete belief and proper training structure. The conversation covers what makes good HYROX coaching, why m...

In this episode of the HYROX Coaching Podcast, Aaron and Chris start with a quick recap of the latest HYROX racing, including Sydney, the return to racing after World Championships, and why a short break from hard training does not mean your fitness disappears overnight. The main topic this week is injuries. More specifically, how to reduce the risk of picking up injuries, how to recognise the ear...

In this episode, we explore the evolving landscape of Hyrox training and competition, emphasizing the lack of a traditional off-season, strategic periodization, and the importance of smart training adjustments throughout the year.

In this episode, Aaron and Chris analyze the recent Hyrox World Championships, discussing race strategies, rule clarifications, and insights into athlete performances in challenging conditions. They also explore the implications for future competitions and rule adjustments.

Episode 22 sees Aaron and Chris joined by HYROX coach Adam Cheang for a wide-ranging conversation on coaching, athlete development, training mistakes, and a full preview of the 2026 HYROX World Championships. Adam shares his journey from personal training, strength and conditioning, and combat sports into HYROX coaching, discussing the lessons learned from coaching fighters and how those experienc...

In this episode of the HYROX Coaching Podcast, Aaron and Chris dive into one of the most misunderstood areas of HYROX performance: energy systems. Despite the heavy sleds, lung-burning stations and repeated high-intensity efforts, HYROX remains an overwhelmingly aerobic event. The lads break down the three energy systems, explain how they work together during a race, and discuss why so many athlet...

Hosts Chris and Aaron are joined by Lee Tynan, a HYROX athlete, teacher, former footballer, ex-bodybuilder, husband, dad, and one half of Aaron & Lee’s increasingly competitive doubles partnership. This episode goes deep into Lee’s journey from football into bodybuilding, then eventually into HYROX, where he quickly realised trying to stay “big and fast” at the same time probably wasn’t going...

This week we dig into the newly announced HYROX Cruise Major and the new Div 1 system, before getting deep into tapering, deloading, race week nerves, and why most people probably overcomplicate the final few weeks before a race. We discuss whether the cruise concept is a genuine step forward for the sport or a logistical headache waiting to happen, the pros and cons of time trial racing, why not...

This week is with Scottish HYROX athlete Liam McCrory, who’s gone from a 1:02 first pro race to running 53:47 in an Elite 15 major in just over two years. We dig into how a background in football, years of disciplined S&C work, and balancing full-time work as a prison officer has shaped the way he trains and races. We chat about: Moving from football into HYROX and why the sport completely hoo...

In this episode, we get into one of the most asked-about areas in HYROX training: nutrition. We’re not pretending to be dietitians, because that would be weird and also legally questionable, but we do cover the practical side of what we see with athletes every week. The main theme is pretty simple: nutrition should support performance first. If body composition changes happen as a by-product of go...

This week we’re back on a topic that keeps coming up… because people keep getting it wrong. We start with a quick recap of the weekend’s racing in Cardiff and Lisbon, including some strong performances despite less-than-ideal course setups, before getting into the main discussion. Strength in HYROX. More specifically… how much of it you actually need. We break down the difference between max stren...

In this episode, we explore elite erg athlete James Hall's journey, training strategies, and insights into high rocks performance. Discover how technique, efficiency, and targeted training can elevate your race times and optimize performance.

In this episode, we dive into recent Hyrox race performances, discuss whether world records should be officially recognized, and explore optimal training approaches for various time constraints. Whether you're an athlete aiming for peak performance or just curious about the nuances behind race conditions, this episode covers it all. Main Topics: Analysis of recent Hyrox races and record-breaki...