Rox Lyfe - The HYROX Podcast

In this episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast, I’m joined by Cole Learn. Just a few years ago, Cole was homeless and battling drug addiction. Fast forward to now, and he’s made his Elite 15 debut in Melbourne, finishing an impressive 7th and rapidly establishing himself as one of the most exciting emerging athletes in HYROX. We talk about: * His journey from addiction and homelessness back to elite-leve...

In this episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast, I’m joined by Alex Viada. Alex is one of the original thinkers behind hybrid training and the person who coined the term. He’s the author of The Ultimate Hybrid Athlete and has been shaping how athletes think about combining strength and endurance long before HYROX existed as a sport. We go deep into what actually matters for HYROX and other mixed-demand ra...

In this episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast, I’m joined by Josh Van Zeeland. Josh is one of the most exciting athletes to emerge in HYROX over the past year. He recently finished 5th on his Elite 15 debut in Melbourne and recorded the fastest run split in the entire field, immediately putting himself on the radar as a serious contender at the sharp end of the sport. We cover: His background in rugby a...

In this episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast, I’m joined once again by my HYROX livestream co-commentator Till Shenk for a mid-season Elite 15 check-in. We recorded this just after the Hamburg and Melbourne Majors, making it the perfect point to step back and assess how the 2025 season is shaping up at the sharp end of the sport. We cover: - How the men’s and women’s Elite 15 fields are evolving - Whic...

In this episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast, I’m joined by Damian Hughes. Damian is the co host of the High Performance Podcast, a best selling author, and someone who has spent decades studying what drives world class performance. We talk about the lessons he learned growing up in his dad’s boxing gym, the real traits that separate high performers, and the practical mindset tools HYROX athletes can u...

In this episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast I chat with Ben Blake, the series producer behind the HYROX Elite 15 livestreams and one of the key people shaping how millions now watch the sport. Ben explains how the broadcast team went from a chaotic start in Chicago to running huge two day productions around the world. He talks through the scale of the crew, the cameras, the data systems, and the plann...

In this episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast, I chat with Gabriella Moriarty (@getfitgabby) - Elite 15 Doubles qualifier for the 2026 HYROX World Championships and an age group mixed doubles world champion. Gabby shares the full story of her journey into HYROX - from her sporting background, competing in steeplechase at national level, and even once being a body double for Jess Ennis - through to findi...

In this episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast, I’m chatting with Faisal Abdalla. You’ll likely know him as one of the HYROX MCs and the voice you hear at finish lines around the world, but he’s far more than that. Faisal trains hard, races regularly, and recently completed a half Ironman while juggling HYROX events, coaching, and family life. We talk about how he approaches the role, how his PMA philoso...

In this episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast, I chat with 2022 HYROX World Champion Kris Rugloski (@krisrugloski). Kris has one of the most unique athletic profiles in the sport. She splits her time between HYROX, ultras, and obstacle course racing while working full time as a nanny, and she brings a grounded, thoughtful perspective to all of it. We dig into how she balances training with real life, wh...

In this episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast, we chat with David Wetherill (@wetherill.para.fit) - a three-time Paralympian in table tennis, marathon world record holder on crutches, and now a regular face in HYROX. Born with a rare bone development disorder and a heart condition, David’s story is one of resilience, perspective, and purpose. We dive into: ✔️ Stoicism, pain, and the mindset behind pushi...

In this episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast, we chat with Kate Davey (@precisiongolfkate). Kate’s a regular in the HYROX Elite 15, a relay world record holder, and one of the fastest women ever to compete in the sport. After suffering a devastating injury following the World Championships - one that left her unable to walk - Kate’s been forced to rebuild from the ground up. We talk about how the injur...

In this episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast we chat with Charlie Botterill. Charlie’s long been one of the most exciting young names in HYROX, and his recent results - including a 54-minute Pro time - have put him firmly in the Elite field, both in singles and doubles. We talk about his decision to go all-in on HYROX, the mindset behind his training, how he structures his training week, what’s driven...

In this episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast, we chat with Ryan Kent (@dr0pthehammer) - one of HYROX’s most respected athletes and a long-time presence at the sharp end of the sport. Ryan was the first athlete to break 60 minutes on US soil, a former North American Champion, and the 2023 Chicago Major winner - but this conversation goes far beyond race results. We talk about: ✔️ How growing up with a p...

In this episode we get to chat with Tiago Lousa. Tiago is one of the sharpest minds in HYROX — coach to Alex Roncevic and Zara Piergianni, an age group world record holder, former world champion, and respected head coach and gym owner. We recorded this just after Hamburg, where Alex broke the Men’s Pro world record, so Tiago shares a fascinating inside look at that race, how his coaching relations...

Jonah Rosner (@rosnerperformance) joins the Rox Lyfe podcast to share insights from his journey through elite sport and into the world of HYROX coaching. With a background that includes roles in the NFL, Jonah now runs Rosner Performance, where he helps runners and hybrid athletes boost performance, avoid injury, and train smarter. In this episode, we cover: ✔️ How to manage training load and redu...

Mat Lock and Ralf Iwan join the Rox Lyfe podcast for two insider conversations on the future of HYROX. Mat is the Global Head of Sport and Technical Director of Elite Racing, while Ralf leads the HYROX 365 Academy and Global Coach Education. In this episode, we cover: ✔️ Athlete licences, anti-doping, consistent course design, judging, and the new penalty box system ✔️ HYROX’s Olympic ambitions an...

In this week's episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast we are joined by Jess Pettrow after a huge season in HYROX. A regular in the Elite 15, Jess raced all of last season’s Majors, finished 9th at the 2025 World Championships in Chicago, won the relay with Australia, and recently set a new Pro Doubles World Record with Joanna Wietrzyk in 54:24.In this episode, we cover:✔️ Her journey into HYROX and w...

In this week's episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast I’m chatting with Emilie Dahmen. Just a year ago Emilie was volunteering at a HYROX race to earn study credits, and now she’s a Nike athlete competing with the best in the world. She’s quickly gone from complete beginner to finishing 6th in the Elite 15 in Chicago! We talk about the whirlwind of her first season, her sporting background, her minds...

Jon Wynn is back on the Rox Lyfe podcast after delivering his best HYROX performance yet at the 2025 World Championships in Chicago. A consistent presence in the HYROX Elite 15, Jon has finished in the top 10 at the last three World Championships — 6th in 2023, 9th in 2024, and 5th this year at the age of 38 while balancing life as a dad of two. In this episode, we cover: ✔️ How he turned a season...

In this episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast, I’m joined by Bjoern Schinke (@bjoernschinke) - coach to 2025 HYROX World Champion Linda Meier. Bjoern has also worked with 2021 World Champion and former world record holder Tobias Lautwein, and before HYROX he coached Germany’s men’s eight rowing team to Olympic silver. His approach blends movement efficiency, neuro-athletic training, and mindset coaching...

In this episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast we chat with Dylan Scott. Dylan has been a fixture at the elite level of HYROX for years and most recently finished 3rd in the Elite 15 at the 2025 World Championships. In this conversation we cover a lot. We spend time on the mental side of performance - from his “why,” to the growth that’s helped him stop getting in his own way, to his mindset on the start...

In this episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast, I’m joined by world-renowned movement coach and author of The Lost Art of Running , Shane Benzie (@shane.benzie). Shane has worked with HYROX athletes, Olympians, tribal communities, and elite performers across seven continents - blending biomechanics, anthropology, and real-world experience to radically improve how we move. We dive deep into how you can be...

Lauren Weeks is back on the Rox Lyfe podcast! The world record holder in both the Open and Pro divisions, Lauren finished 3rd in the 2025 HYROX World Championships singles, won the doubles with Lauren Griffiths, and captained the USA relay team in one of the most talked-about races of the year. She also took victory at three of the four Elite 15 majors this season and set a new Pro world record in...

This week on the Rox Lyfe podcast, I’m joined by HYROX athlete and former reality TV star Jeremy McConnell (@jeremymcconnellcooke). Jeremy recently raced in the Elite 15 Doubles at the 2025 HYROX World Championships and was part of the Irish relay team — yes, the one involved in that incident with Hunter McIntyre. In this raw and unfiltered conversation, Jeremy opens up about: How HYROX helped him...

In this episode of the Rox Lyfe Podcast, I sit down with HYROX co-founder Mo Fuerste for an open and in-depth conversation about where the sport is headed — and what’s changing behind the scenes. We cover everything from the Chicago sled drama to elite qualifying rules, drug testing, regional events, the 2026 World Championships in Stockholm, and more. Whether you're a first-time racer or an e...