Training and racing conversations for the HYROX, and Hybrid athletes. The RMR Training podcast features elite coaches and world-champion athletes Rich Ryan, Meg Jacoby, and Ryan Kent.
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What should you actually prioritize in HYROX training? Rich Ryan, Meg Jacoby, and Ryan Kent break down the HYROX training pyramid , from aerobic fitness and movement quality to strength, threshold work, muscular endurance, and race-specific speed. Learn what matters most—and what you probably don’t need to spend as much time on. 00:20 – Building the HYROX Training Pyramid 20:20 – Why Aerobic…
How much is sleep actually affecting your HYROX performance? Rich Ryan sits down with with Dr. Rafael Zuzuarregui to break down sleep, recovery, jet lag, melatonin, circadian rhythm, and the strategies athletes can use when traveling for HYROX races. They also dive into sleep wearables, screen time, cooling mattresses, cold plunges, supplements, and which popular sleep hacks are actually worth…
Rich breaks down how his HYROX training has evolved—from high-mileage running and double-threshold experiments to the Zone 4 strategy that produced his biggest breakthroughs. He also explains why he is skipping the Hamburg Major, choosing long-term development over scrambling for qualification points, and what he is changing to become faster, stronger, and more competitive this season. 00:00 Why…
What does it really take to compete at the highest level in HYROX while balancing family, coaching, and everyday life? In this episode of the RMR Training Podcast , Rich Ryan, Ryan Kent, and Meg Jacoby share an honest behind-the-scenes conversation about offseason training, injury recovery, strength progression, race preparation, parenting, and the mental challenges of staying competitive in…
Training in hot and humid conditions can wreck your pace, heart rate, hydration, and recovery—but it can also make you a stronger athlete when managed correctly. Rich Ryan and Ryan Kent break down how dew point affects running performance, when to move a quality workout indoors, how to adjust intervals without losing the purpose of the session, and the best cooling and hydration strategies for…
Is the new HYROX Cruise Major a game-changing innovation or the biggest mistake the sport has made? Rich Ryan and Meg Jacoby break down the controversy, discuss whether race simulations actually improve performance, explore why elite runners are finding success in HYROX, and share practical training advice for athletes of every level. If you're preparing for your next HYROX race or want an inside…
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,…
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…
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…
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. Rich…
