HYROX HEROES the PODCAST

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New to HYROX? Get full access to the complete HYROX READY SYSTEM in our online group. 👉https://www.skool.com/hybridheroes Are you training for a HYROX? Join our HYROX Training Program 👉https://hybridheroes.online/ 1:1 Coaching and Program design, 👉https://hybridheroes.online/info Download the FREE 4 Week HYROX RUN PROGRAM 👉https://hybridheroes.online/hyroxrunprogram In this episode, I dive dee...

Our HYROX Online Group 👉https://www.skool.com/hybridheroes Our HYROX Training Programs 👉https://hybridheroes.online/ 1:1 Coaching and Program design 👉https://hybridheroes.online/info Download the FREE 4 Week HYROX RUN PROGRAM 👉https://hybridheroes.online/hyroxrunp... Most HYROX athletes think they need a better program… But the truth is — you’re probably just exhausted. If you’re constantly ti...

Join Our HYBRID HEROES Online Community 👉 https://www.skool.com/hybridheroes Start your 7 Day Trial to our HYROX Training App 👉 https://hybridheroes.online/ Learn more about 1:1 Coaching 👉 https://hybridheroes.online/info Download your FREE 4 Week HYROX Run Program 👉 https://hybridheroes.online/hyroxrunprogram On this week’s episode, I break down everything that went down at the HYROX Brisbane...

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Explore our HYROX programs here: 👉 https://hybridheroes.online 1:1 Coaching Enquiries , Book a call with Damian here: 👉 https://calendar.app.google/iaTBXvKEm1WpD6uu8 Most HYROX athletes think they need to train harder. But what if training too hard is the reason you’re plateauing? In this episode, I break down one of the biggest problems in HYROX right now — athletes living in high intensity zon...

🚀 Train With Hybrid Heroes Explore our HYROX programs here: https://hybridheroes.online 🎯 1:1 Coaching Enquiries Book a call with Damian here: https://calendar.app.google/iaTBXvKEm1WpD6uu8 Most HYROX athletes focus on training harder. But performance isn’t built in the 1 hour you train — it’s built in the other 23 hours. In this episode, we break down the complete performance lifestyle framework...

Most athletes don’t blow up because they’re unfit. They blow up because they can’t pace. In this episode, we break down why pacing is the most important skill in HYROX, how to apply the principles of Reward the Pacer and Be Repeatable, and how to use your training data to execute smarter on race day. Fitness matters. Execution wins. 🚀 Start Training With Structure Join our HYROX Race Plan and get...

Most people don’t fail because their program is bad — they fail because of how they apply it. In this episode, we break down how the 2026 PERFORM Program was designed, why running became the foundation, why strength was simplified, and how smart application beats “more work” every time. Whether you train for HYROX, coach athletes, or write your own programs, this episode will change how you think...

Running is the biggest performance factor in HYROX and most athletes get it wrong. In this episode, I break down how beginners, intermediates, and advanced athletes should actually train their running for HYROX. Our training programs: hybridheroes.online Our online HYROX group: https://www.skool.com/hyrox-heroes-free

HYROX Melbourne was HUGE. Biggest event Australia has ever seen — and a massive reminder of what this sport is really about. In this episode, I break down: • What stood out across the entire weekend • Why experience matters more than people realise • The biggest rule mistakes I saw (and how to avoid them) • Why running is becoming the separator • And why HYROX is a long-term game, not a 12-week fi...

Most athletes train hard for HYROX… then ruin their race in the final 2 weeks. In this masterclass episode, Damian breaks down exactly how to taper and deload so you arrive on the start line fresh, confident, and ready to perform – not fried, anxious, and overcooked. You’ll learn: Why the final 7–14 days matter more than any “last chance” workout How to spot the signs you’re training too hard and...

In this honest episode of the Hybrid Heroes Podcast, Damian opens up a conversation that every HYROX athlete, runner, and hybrid trainer needs to hear: how to know when to be kind to yourself… and when you actually need to be better. After 18 years of coaching thousands of people — from first-timers to elite athletes — Damian has seen the same pattern on repeat: most people aren’t stuck because th...

If you’ve ever set a HYROX goal, felt motivated for a few weeks, and then lost momentum — this episode is for you. In today’s session, Damian breaks down The 5 Key Principles for Setting HYROX Goals That Stick — the proven framework used inside Hybrid Heroes to help everyday athletes stay consistent, build confidence, and finally cross the finish line feeling strong. You’ll learn how to: 1️⃣ Find...

In this episode, Damian breaks down how to build transferable training habits that become your race strategy when it counts. You’ll learn how to: ✅ Understand pacing through measurable running intervals (5K, 1000m, 400m) ✅ Build internal awareness — not just rely on your watch ✅ Train transitions, standards, and discipline that carry over to race day ✅ Use intent and measurability to track pro...

After years of training everyday people through to Australia’s elite HYROX athletes, I’ve seen the patterns of what creates real progress — and what holds people back. In this episode, I unpack the undeniable principles that drive results: environment, consistency, community, chasing progress, failing forward, and building the right relationships. I’ll also share the hidden battles athletes face —...

Whether you’re training for your first HYROX or chasing a PB, the road to race day is full of challenges. In this episode, I break down the 20 biggest problems Hyroxers face — from brutal sled pushes and grip fatigue to pacing mistakes, mental drop-offs, and recovery errors. You’ll learn how to recognise these roadblocks, why they happen, and what you can do to smash through them. This isn’t theor...

If you're training for HYROX — this episode is your playbook. Coach Damian Votta breaks down the exact training blueprint to help you build strength, improve endurance, and dominate race day — whether you're a first-timer or looking to PB. You’ll learn: How to assess your current fitness level What your strength and cardio training should actually look like How to build your aerobic engine without...

After 12 months of chasing, failing, and learning — I finally cracked the sub-60 HYROX doubles milestone at HYROX Sydney alongside my partner Jordan. But this result wasn’t just about crossing the finish line under 60 minutes. It was about what I became in the process. In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of my fourth HYROX doubles attempt and break down the 10 key lessons that got me her...

HYROX Sydney 2025 – what a weekend! In this episode, Damian unpacks the biggest HYROX event in the world to date, with over 19,000 timed competitors and a sea of community, energy, and personal breakthroughs. You’ll hear: What made this HYROX so special (hint: overhead bridges, live start shoot cams, and wild merch drops). How athletes like Gab & Jordan went from everyday life to dominating podium...

What drives an everyday bloke to take on 10 HYROX races in a single weekend? In this episode, Damian sits down with Eliot — a full-time carpenter, husband, and volunteer — who's gearing up to do something extraordinary: compete in 10 HYROX events across 3 days at HYROX Sydney. But this isn’t just about fitness. It’s about purpose. Eliot shares his powerful transformation story — from late nights a...

The HYROX World Championships 2025 just wrapped and wow, there’s a LOT to talk about. From the new sled turf and strict judging to relay race chaos, injuries, DQs, and the lessons every athlete needs to hear… this episode dives deep into what really happened and what it means for your HYROX training and prep. Whether you’re racing for your first HYROX or chasing a world championship, this is your...

Episode Description: In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into the mindset and habits of confident HYROX athletes — the ones who show up calm, composed, and ready to perform. Let’s be honest — many of us feel overwhelmed, anxious, or completely unprepared in the lead-up to race day. But it doesn’t have to be that way. In this episode, I share 12 core habits that confident HYROX athletes live by —...