TrainHybrd Podcast - Hyrox, Hybrid Training, Running & Endurance

What does it really take to break 60 minutes in HYROX? Coach Jackson sits down with coach and athlete Chris Bayens to unpack the training system — aerobic capacity, 80/20, threshold work and movement efficiency. Links - Become a founding Sparkie Member - Follow us on Instagram - 1:1 Coaching with Coach Jackson

From the deck of a yacht, Ben and Jackson tackle running's most debated questions — is Zone 2 overhyped, does chasing perfect form slow you down, do treadmills deserve a spot? Hot takes, laughs and a few ruffled feathers. Links - Become a founding Sparkie Member - Follow us on Instagram - 1:1 Coaching with Coach Jackson

How do you keep pushing your training forward when work, family and life stress are already weighing you down? Jackson and Ben on the simple strategies to avoid burnout — training smarter now so you can train harder later. Links - Become a founding Sparkie Member - Follow us on Instagram - 1:1 Coaching with Coach Jackson

Most hybrid athletes overtrain, undertrain, or throw random hard sessions together hoping it carries them on race day. Jackson breaks down the exact 16-week HYROX blueprint — base to peak — so you stop guessing and start progressing. Links - Become a founding Sparkie Member - Follow us on Instagram - 1:1 Coaching with Coach Jackson

Jackson and Ben get into training resets, running abroad, and testing their friendship with games and deep questions — from social detox to a 55km charity run. Links - Become a founding Sparkie Member - Follow us on Instagram - 1:1 Coaching with Coach Jackson

You've built the engine and logged the miles — but are you leaking speed without realising it? A deep dive into running economy: why it's more than VO₂ max, and how it can make or break your performance. Links - Become a founding Sparkie Member - Follow us on Instagram - 1:1 Coaching with Coach Jackson

Full-time HYROX athlete Hugo Hugemarq quietly stacks elite results with one mindset: get to work. No supplements, no hacks — just relentless volume, clear structure and a surprising love for Fanta. What a 56:32 Pro Men time really takes. Links - Become a founding Sparkie Member - Follow us on Instagram - 1:1 Coaching with Coach Jackson

Ever hit a week where training's off, work's a mess and you feel like you're ghosting your own life? This one's a wake-up call — the 7 voices Jackson calls on when he's stuck in a funk, from savage SEALs to gentle philosophers. Links - Become a founding Sparkie Member - Follow us on Instagram - 1:1 Coaching with Coach Jackson

What happens when HYROX prep meets ADHD meds, mental walls and a 55km mission for the ocean? Ben and Jackson on mindset, momentum and a surprise solo PB — chasing performance while juggling real life. Links - Become a founding Sparkie Member - Follow us on Instagram - 1:1 Coaching with Coach Jackson

Ever crossed the finish line, only to crash physically or mentally days later? We break down why you feel flat after a big race — why your body and nervous system need a full reset, and how to come back stronger. Links - Become a founding Sparkie Member - Follow us on Instagram - 1:1 Coaching with Coach Jackson

Jackson unpacks how things went at the HYROX World Championships in Chicago — the pressure we put on ourselves, what went right, what didn't, and the honest post-race reflections. Links - Become a founding Sparkie Member - Follow us on Instagram - 1:1 Coaching with Coach Jackson

The mental side of competition — why race-day pressure can make or break performance, and how to keep your head when it comes down to mind versus momentum. Links - Become a founding Sparkie Member - Follow us on Instagram - 1:1 Coaching with Coach Jackson

Elite hybrid athlete Ryan Hoffmann joins us just days before the HYROX World Champs — the fast-turf controversy, who's peaking at the right time, and whether this is the most stacked Worlds we've ever seen. Links - Become a founding Sparkie Member - Follow us on Instagram - 1:1 Coaching with Coach Jackson

Consider this your performance audit. We call out 7 common training traps that leave HYROX athletes wrecked at the finish line — over-paced, under-fuelled, or copying Instagram plans — and how to train smarter and finish stronger. Links - Become a founding Sparkie Member - Follow us on Instagram - 1:1 Coaching with Coach Jackson

Your plain-English guide to heart rate zones — the science behind Zones 1 to 5, what they actually mean, and how to use them to train smarter, whether you're a beginner or a seasoned athlete. Links - Become a founding Sparkie Member - Follow us on Instagram - 1:1 Coaching with Coach Jackson

What does it take to go from first-time HYROX competitor to Elite 15 qualifier in under a year? We sit down with Tom Rodgers — one of Australian HYROX's fastest-rising names — on conjugate training, rural roots and the mindset shifts behind his rise. Links - Become a founding Sparkie Member - Follow us on Instagram - 1:1 Coaching with Coach Jackson

Every HYROX athlete knows it: the final 100 wall balls can make or break your race. We break down why this movement wrecks even elite finish times — and the strength lifts, technique fixes and endurance work that turn it around. Links - Become a founding Sparkie Member - Follow us on Instagram - 1:1 Coaching with Coach Jackson

Constantly low-energy, always nursing niggles, training just not clicking? It might not be your plan. We unpack the unsexy essentials — recovery, sleep hygiene and nutrition timing — that separate PRs from plateaus. Links - Become a founding Sparkie Member - Follow us on Instagram - 1:1 Coaching with Coach Jackson

For our 50th episode, a truth most people don't want to hear: motivation isn't enough. How to build systems that keep you on track when the hype dies down — and why relying on motivation alone is a trap. Links - Become a founding Sparkie Member - Follow us on Instagram - 1:1 Coaching with Coach Jackson

What if syncing your training with your cycle was the key to stronger runs, faster recovery and fewer injuries? We break down the science and strategy of female physiology in performance — for every female hybrid athlete and the coaches who work with them. Links - Become a founding Sparkie Member - Follow us on Instagram - 1:1 Coaching with Coach Jackson

Smart supplement timing and stacking — when to take protein, creatine, BCAAs and beetroot for maximum impact, and why timing matters more than you think for strength, endurance and recovery. Links - Become a founding Sparkie Member - Follow us on Instagram - 1:1 Coaching with Coach Jackson

Already doing everything right but chasing that elusive 1–5% edge? We unpack the supplement stack worth considering — caffeine, collagen, creatine, beetroot — what's backed by science, what's hype, and what's just expensive pee. Links - Become a founding Sparkie Member - Follow us on Instagram - 1:1 Coaching with Coach Jackson

Ben takes on the Rock'N'Run for the second year running — did he finally break the curse, or was it another chaotic day out? Plus: is HYROX getting too big for its own good? Links - Become a founding Sparkie Member - Follow us on Instagram - 1:1 Coaching with Coach Jackson

There's one station in HYROX that consistently ruins races — the sled. We unpack 3 things you're probably getting wrong, from your setup to your pacing to your mindset, and how to fix them fast. Links - Become a founding Sparkie Member - Follow us on Instagram - 1:1 Coaching with Coach Jackson

Endurance athlete and HYROX legend Dom Sheppard takes us behind the scenes on managing high-intensity training around a full-time job — how he structures it, stays motivated, and thrives despite life's demands. Links - Become a founding Sparkie Member - Follow us on Instagram - 1:1 Coaching with Coach Jackson