RMR Training Podcast

Rich Ryan and Ryan Kent break down why the HYROX off-season may be the most important phase for making real performance gains. They talk strength training, running volume, recovery, race planning, periodization, and how athletes can stop chasing every race peak and start building toward bigger jumps next season. This episode also covers Worlds takeaways, controversial judging moments, burpees, lun...

Fresh off the HYROX World Championships, Rich Ryan sits down to break down his entire race weekend, including a 7th-place finish in the Elite 15 race and a 3rd-place podium finish in Elite Doubles alongside Pelayo Menendez Fernandez. Rich shares what it was like competing at the highest level of the sport, the lessons learned from both races, and his biggest takeaways from the championship weekend...

Rich Ryan, Meg Jacoby, and Ryan Kent talk HYROX World Championships prep, Meg’s return from injury, the importance of recovery, New York HYROX takeaways, and what to expect in Stockholm. 00:24 — Meg Jacoby announces she’s racing HYROX Mixed Doubles at Worlds. 06:45 — Ryan Kent explains why he took real rest after a long season. 10:14 — The squad talks about why athletes don’t lose fitness after on...

In this RMR Training Podcast Q&A episode, Rich Ryan answers listener questions on some of the biggest HYROX training and racing decisions athletes face. He breaks down when to push through a hard workout versus when to pull the plug, how to taper before a major race, what heat training actually does for endurance performance, and how to know if running more is the answer for HYROX doubles. Ric...

Brakken Kraker is a longtime coach, elite athlete, and co-host of the popular podcast, The Running Public . In this conversation, we dive into the early days of coaching hybrid athletes, how the hybrid training and how the landscape has evolved. Brakken shares practical insights on training compromised running, structuring sessions around fatigue, and developing athletes who can perform when it ma...

Are you making critical mistakes before your next HYROX race? In this episode of the RMR Training Podcast, Rich Ryan and Meg Jacoby break down the biggest mistakes athletes make leading into an A race — especially HYROX World Championships, New York, and major competitions. From overtraining and panic workouts to cutting weight too close to race day, this conversation covers exactly what NOT to do...

Rich Ryan breaks down his HYROX Ottawa win, sharing elite race strategies, LT1 training insights, mental toughness tactics, and race-day nutrition tips. Learn how to pace smarter, fuel properly, and improve your HYROX performance from one of the sport’s top athletes. 00:00 – HYROX Ottawa Race Recap & Winning by 1 Second 09:12 – How to Approach a HYROX B-Race Properly 22:45 – Mental Toughness S...

Traveling internationally for HYROX or a big endurance race? In this episode of the RMR Training Podcast, Rich Ryan, Meg Jacoby, and Ryan Kent break down exactly how to travel, recover, and still perform at a high level when crossing time zones. From jet lag and sleep strategies to race week nutrition, hydration, supplements, and mindset, this episode is packed with practical advice for athletes h...

If you want to improve your HYROX performance, you don’t just need to run more—you need to run smarter. In this episode of the RMR Training Podcast, Rich Ryan breaks down the 5 most effective running workouts for HYROX, ranked from least to most impactful. This isn’t about random speed work—it’s about building the right engine, improving efficiency, and learning how to actually translate running i...

Quick heads up—the intro audio is a little rough on this one. Stick with it though… the rest of the episode is solid and definitely worth your time. What happens when elite HYROX athletes hit 40—and keep getting better? In this episode of the RMR Training Podcast, Rich Ryan and Ryan Kent dive into the evolution of training, performance, and mindset as aging athletes in HYROX and endurance sports....

If you’re trying to figure out how to train for HYROX , this episode breaks it all down—without the guesswork. We dive into HYROX training strategies , how to balance strength and endurance , and what actually matters when it comes to improving your race performance . Whether you’re a beginner or already competing, this will help you train with more purpose and get better results. A lot of people...

If you’ve ever wondered how to actually train smarter for HYROX—not just harder—this episode is for you. Rich Ryan dives into a full HYROX Q&A covering Zone 3 training, how to approach threshold work on the ergs, and what really matters when it comes to nutrition and performance. This isn’t theory—it’s what elite athletes are actually doing right now to get faster, stronger, and more efficient...

Join our RMR Training App https://www.rmr.training/rmr-app In this episode of the RMR Training Podcast, Rich sits down with Meg Jacoby to talk through the injury that’s forcing her to step away from competition for now. Meg opens up about her meniscus tear, the hard decision to pull out, and what it looks like to handle setbacks without letting them define you. The conversation goes deep into grie...

This episode dives into one of the most misunderstood parts of training—volume. Not just “more is better,” but what actually moves the needle. We break down how to structure it, how to scale it, and why chasing volume blindly can backfire hard. The real takeaway? It’s not about doing more… it’s about doing what matters, consistently, over time. If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re doing too litt...

What actually separates elite HYROX athletes? In this episode, Rich Ryan breaks down race strategy, pacing, and the biggest mistakes holding athletes back—based on real elite performances. If you want to race smarter and faster, start here. 00:00 – Why Watching Pros Matters 01:03 – Running Is King 21:20 – The Grey Zone Problem 40:00 – Pacing Mistakes 43:02 – Key Stations That Matter RMR Training A...

HYROX World Champion Meg Jacoby joins Rich Ryan on the RMR Training Podcast to break down how cross training can build elite HYROX fitness. They dive into how to use the BikeErg, SkiErg, and aerobic cross training to improve performance, boost endurance, and train smarter for race day. If you're a HYROX athlete looking to maximize your aerobic engine while reducing impact from running, this ep...

Rich Ryan breaks down his race at the HYROX North American Championships in Washington DC . After entering as the #2 seed and finishing 8th, he shares the pacing mistake that derailed the race, what he learned, and how he’s adjusting training before Worlds. 00:00 – Intro & Race Overview Rich recaps racing in the HYROX North American Championships and the expectations going in. 02:57 – The Most...

Rich Ryan and Ryan Kent break down altitude camp strategy for HYROX—how to adjust training, what benefits actually carry to sea level, and how heat training compares. Plus: DC race prep, shoe traction for sleds, and why community training can unlock your best sessions. 0:25 Ryan’s altitude camp: why he came to Colorado and what he’s chasing in DC 3:25 “A-race” season planning: qualifying paths, ma...

Rich sits down in Boulder with movement expert Lawrence Van Lingen to break down why most running “fixes” miss the point—and how crawling patterns, breathing, and nervous system health can unlock better form, fewer injuries, and more sustainable HYROX performance. Lawrence Van Lingen Community  https://www.lawrencevanlingen.com/ Lawrence on IG https://www.instagram.com/lawrencevanlingen/ Lawrence...

Solo HYROX Q&A with Rich Ryan covering late race nutrition, wall ball breathing fixes, hydration strategy, heart rate zones, season planning, gloves vs no gloves, and smart training tweaks. Real answers to real questions from the RMR community. If you’re training for HYROX and want real insights from inside the race, you’re in the right place. https://www.rmr.training/rmr-app⁠ 00:00 Intro + wh...

In this full-squad episode, Rich Ryan, Meg Jacoby, and Ryan Kent talk about the tricky part of HYROX progress: what to do after you race well. We cover how to protect what worked, rebuild volume post-taper, avoid ego-driven training, and sharpen execution—especially on lunges and wall balls—so your next race isn’t a hope-and-pray situation…it’s repeatable. 5 Timestamp Highlights (Spotify): 00:00 —...

In this episode, Rich goes deep on his HYROX race weekend in Phoenix — what went down, what went right, what hurt (a lot), and the big takeaways from race day. He also breaks down what’s next in training as he shifts focus toward the next block and future races. Want to follow the same training approach? Track the journey and train alongside the team on the RMR Training app: https://www.rmr.traini...

In this two-part RMR Training Podcast episode, Rich Ryan is joined by Meg Jacoby and Matt Mason (HYROX Rundown) to break down HYROX race preparation, long-term training progress, mindset, tapering , and the new HYROX elite qualification system . Learn how to build confidence for race day, avoid overtraining, and understand how the updated points system impacts elite and emerging athletes. Intro +...

Rich, Ryan Kent, and Meg Jacoby go back to 2016 and break down how their past shaped their HYROX journey today—mindset, resilience, setbacks, and staying in love with the process. Meg shares a real update on her knee injury, PRP treatment, and why she’s taking recovery seriously. No fluff—just real talk on training, identity, and what it takes to keep showing up. Train with Rich, Kent, Meg, and Co...

In this episode, Rich goes solo to talk about the best practices he has found during a big block of walking lunges. Topics include how to get better at power, strength, and speed, as well as the best ways to recover. RMR Training APP (30-day Money Back Guarantee) 💪https://www.rmr.training/rmr-app-yt Custom race report from RoxOpt 👇https://www.roxopt.com/ Thanks for checking out the podcast. If y...