HYROX Rundown presented by Race Brain

The Race Brain crew breaks down the newest HYROX rule changes, world championship qualification updates, roll-down rules, burpee standards, doubles penalties, and what athletes need to know heading into the new season.5 Timestamp Highlights: 05:15 — World Qualification SystemHow the new HYROX qualification process works and why “win and you’re in” changes the game. 17:00 — Roll-Down Rules Explaine...

The HYROX World Championship delivered monster performances, wild doubles battles, relay drama, judging debates, and a huge preview of what next season could look like. From breakout age groupers to dominant elite teams, this weekend had everything — because apparently HYROX decided “normal racing” was too boring.5 Timestamp Highlights: 00:00 — World Championship HangoverThe crew reacts to the big...

Live HYROX Elite 15 World Championship reaction covering surprise wins, podium shakeups, race tactics, penalties, and what it means for next season. Short timestamps: 00:00 — Live reaction begins 04:30 — Full-circle championship moment 14:00 — Women’s race takes shape 35:00 — Breakout podium contenders 59:00 — Dramatic comeback finish

The Race Brain crew drafts their picks for the HYROX World Championship, breaking down top contenders, sleeper picks, race strategies, and why this year’s men’s and women’s fields could deliver one of the most unpredictable championship weekends yet. 5 Timestamp Highlights: 00:15 — The crew kicks off HYROX World Championship week and introduces the draft panel. 06:38 — Big news: Lauren Weeks signs...

A full Race Brain preview of the World Championship doubles race, covering the top men’s and women’s teams, New York race takeaways, dark horses, podium predictions, and why this could be one of the most exciting events of the season.00:00 — Intro + Marcus Wallace’s New York winThe crew opens with banter, Marcus’ victory, and early race weekend storylines. 04:45 — New York race recapMarcus breaks...

HYROX Worlds gets the Race Brain treatment — Elite 15 bingo, bold podium picks, race-day chaos, HYROX New York talk, and plenty of questionable confidence. Stockholm predictions are here, and yes, everyone thinks their pick is genius. 00:00 — Race Brain is back + HYROX NYC talk 08:30 — HYROX Worlds Bingo begins 15:45 — Men’s Elite 15 podium picks 38:00 — Women’s Worlds predictions 58:30 — HYROX Ne...

HYROX World Championship Predictions 👀 We break down the biggest Elite 15 contenders, surprise performances, race trends, strategy debates, and the athletes shaking up the HYROX world right now. From rising stars to established names fighting to stay on top, this episode dives deep into the current HYROX landscape heading into Worlds. 00:00 – HYROX Worlds Hype & Current Landscape 07:18 – Elit...

The FINAL HYROX power rankings are here before the 2026 World Championships… and the debates got heated. We break down the top contenders heading into Stockholm, including: 🔥 The men’s division getting deeper than ever 🔥 Why the women’s field might be entering a new era 🔥 A shocking breakout performance that changed everything 🔥 The biggest threats to the defending stars 🔥 Which athletes are...

ALYSSA MCELHENY joins Race Brain for one of the most honest HYROX conversations yet. From qualifying for the Olympic Marathon Trials to running the fastest women’s Elite 15 debut in HYROX history, Alyssa breaks down what it actually takes to transition from elite marathon running into one of the fastest-growing sports in the world. We talk training volume, why HYROX feels healthier than marathon p...

What happens when you combine the best HYROX athletes into one “Create-A-Player” In this episode, the Race Brain crew drafts the ultimate HYROX super athlete by selecting the best performers in each key category — running, sleds, ergs, burpees, and race strategy. From Lauren Weeks’ dominance to Hunter McIntyre’s engine and Luke Greer’s insane run times, this draft breaks down what REALLY wins race...

The HYROX Warsaw Doubles race delivered absolute chaos—world records, controversial penalties, and one of the tightest elite finishes we’ve seen all season. We break down the full race from start to finish, including Lauren Weekes & Vivian Tudo dominating again, the drama around penalties that changed podium outcomes, and the insane battle on the men’s side where seconds separated nearly the e...

In this episode of the Race Brain Rundown, the crew dives into standout athletes, race strategies, and what Warsaw means for the bigger HYROX season, including the APAC Major. From pacing mistakes to podium dominance, we cover everything you need to know if you care about the sport (and if you don’t… you will after this). 00:00 – Intro & stacked lineup (yes, they brought the squad) 05:30 – War...

We break down the HYROX APAC Major, James Kelly’s dominant strategy, and Calypso’s rise—then dive into a wild Warsaw Draft full of hot takes and bold predictions. Who’s ready for Worlds? 00:00 – Intro chaos: jet lag, karting & energy drink debates 08:45 – APAC race recap (Wuhan, Bangalore & Major results) 18:30 – JK strategy breakdown: closer vs front-runner debate 28:10 – Calypso Sheridan...

The HYROX APAC showdown is coming—and yeah, it’s about to get spicy. 🌶️We break down the top contenders, key storylines, and bold predictions heading into one of the most competitive regions in fitness racing. Who’s peaking? Who’s overrated? And who’s about to ruin everyone’s race plan? 🎧 Tap in for the full HYROX Rundown—because guessing ain’t a strategy. 00:00 – Intro & Guest LineupMeet the...

If you think HYROX is just running and lifting… yeah, no. This episode breaks down the Top 5 biggest moments shaking up the HYROX world right now—from elite athlete performances to training insights and race strategy you probably wish you knew before your last race. 00:00 – Intro & Athlete Lineup (Meet the Crew) 01:00 – Training Talk: Zone 3 Work & Endurance Strategy 03:15 – Athlete Spotli...

Fast times, big performances, and a little controversy Here’s everything you need from HYROX EMEA—and what it means for Worlds. 00:00 Intro & Draft Drama 01:00 EMEA Overview 03:30 Elite Performances 07:00 Controversy 11:30 Road to Worlds

The HYROX EMEA Regional Championship is here—and we’re breaking it down draft-style. In this episode, we analyze top contenders, debate picks, and build our ultimate fantasy rosters for the London Regional. From sleeper picks to elite favorites, this is your full preview of who’s primed to dominate. If you want race predictions, athlete insights, and a few spicy takes along the way… you’re in the...

The HYROX North American Regional Championship in Washington, DC delivered massive performances, record-breaking times, and one major controversy. From dominant wins in the Elite 15 races to a new Women’s Doubles World Record, this race showcased just how fast the sport of HYROX is becoming. The competition featured some of the top hybrid athletes in North America battling for qualification and pr...

The crew is back to draft the HYROX North American Championship (DC Regional) field—three men, three women, and a wildcard—while arguing about pro cards, roll-down chaos, and what “Elite 15” even means anymore. Plus: Taipei delivers a breakout performance, doubles teams form out of nowhere, shoes mysteriously change on the wall mid-show, and the panel tries (and fails) to pronounce half the names...

Pro race breakdowns, breakout performances, a bold mixed doubles world record attempt, and a heated debate over which Olympic sport would produce the ultimate HYROX athlete. Engines, power, and a little chaos — just how we like it. 00:00 — Jet Lag, Burj Khalifa & Travel Chaos 08:40 — Katowice Pro Results: 60:04 PR & Elite Shakeups 16:05 — Las Vegas Pro Women: 60:55 Debut Turns Heads 24:20...

Race Brain is back with a loaded HYROX mailbag: Elite 15 debates (roll-downs included), mixed doubles chaos, wall ball “fixes,” super shoes, and the eternal question—why does nobody pop for PEDs? Plus: race recaps from Istanbul and Nice (including a CrossFitter finally breaking sub-60 ), the sub-60 women’s club gets even tighter, and we talk Cole Hocker’s American indoor mile record (3:45.94) and...

Full breakdown of HYROX Phoenix Pro Doubles featuring a new world record, Elite 15 qualification drama, no-rep controversy, and early World Championship predictions. We analyze the performances, the qualification system, and what it all means for Worlds. 00:00 Mic is back + Super Bowl “I hope both teams lost” energy 04:10 Women’s Pro Doubles recap: new world record + is the women’s doubles gap too...

Phoenix delivered peak HYROX chaos: a near–world record win, a late-race comeback for the ages, judging controversy on key movements, and a dominant women’s performance that reshapes the Worlds conversation. We break down the tactics, the turning points, and what the results mean for qualifying and the next major races.00:00 – Phoenix recap: why this race was pure chaos10:05 – Men’s race turning p...

Phoenix Elite 15 Draft is here. Race Brain fantasy-picks the HYROX Phoenix field (3 men/3 women/1 wild card), debates percent-of-winner nonsense, and calls the biggest winners, bounce-backs, and doubles storylines. 0:00 — Snowpocalypse, internet chaos, and the Phoenix Elite 15 Draft begins 6:25 — “Percent of Winner” is officially part of HYROX… and Bracken takes credit anyway 18:40 — Draft starts:...

HYROX officially announced the new Elite 15 qualification system. We break down the points, percent-of-winner model, major race weighting, and what it actually means for athletes. 00:00 Emergency pod: HYROX Elite 15 qualifying system finally drops 03:35 What’s new: auto-qual retired + points/percent-of-winner era begins 08:20 How points work: race tiers (Pro vs Regional Elite vs Majors vs Worlds)...