Rich Ryan answers some of the biggest HYROX training questions: how to improve running speed, how training should change as you age, when to push hard, ideal body composition, running vs. ERG volume, compromised running, and the best ways to measure HYROX fitness.5 Timestamp Highlights:00:00 – How to Get Faster at Running for HYROX15:26 – How HYROX Training Should Change as You Get Older28:35 – How Hard Should You Push in Training?36:24 – Ideal Body Weight & Strength vs. Running Speed44:46 – Compromised Running & Measuring HYROX Fitness

What does it actually take to race HYROX well? Rich Ryan, Meg Jacoby, and Ryan Kent break down their 12 rules for HYROX racing, covering pacing, suffering, mindset, sled strategy, fueling, race-day preparation, and how to respond when things go wrong. Plus, the crew reacts to the latest HYROX World Championship prize money. Rules of Racing Rules of Racing12:27 — Suffering Is Not OptionalWhy learning to push through discomfort is essential for racing HYROX at your best. Rules of Racing24:40 — Train Your Race-Day MindsetPositive self-talk, visualization, and preparing mentally for when your race doesn’t go according to plan. Rules of Racing38:36 — HYROX Pre-Race RulesWhy Ryan skips music, avoids entering the start corral too early, and believes athletes should start where they truly belong. Rules of Racing47:25 — The Biggest HYROX Pacing MistakeWhy Run 1 should feel controlled—and why burning through your adrenaline early can destroy the back half of your race. Rules of Racing51:07 — When Your HYROX Race Goes WrongBad sled? Bad run? Penalty? Leave it behind, adapt, and stay in the fight instead of letting one mistake ruin the entire race. Ready to train smarter for your next HYROX? Join the RMR Training App for structured programs, expert coaching, daily support, and a global HYROX community built to help you improve every race.https://www.rmr.training/how-to-build-your-own-hyrox-training-program-g

Rich Ryan breaks down his HYROX Salt Lake City weekend, including how to fuel, recover, and mentally prepare for back-to-back races. Plus, he shares lessons from his solo and doubles races, his experience with HYROX Young Stars, and an early look at the new Axis hybrid racing shoe.00:00 – HYROX Back-to-Back Racing: What You Need to Know02:00 – Recovery & Fueling: The #1 Priority Between Races21:25 – HYROX Salt Lake Recap: Altitude, Course & Race Strategy50:20 – Singles to Doubles: Changing the Mindset & Racing with Jack Driscoll58:55 – Introducing Axis: Rich’s New HYROX Racing Shoe

Meg Jacoby breaks down her comeback win and what it took mentally and physically to return after injury. Ryan Kent shares how smarter training and strength work have changed his fitness, while Rich Ryan joins the conversation on training volume, motivation, recovery, and preparing to race HYROX at altitude..A real look at what it takes to keep improving, stay healthy, and compete for the right reasons.06:09 – Ryan Kent’s Strength Gains & HYROX Carryover10:37 – Meg Jacoby’s Comeback Win & Race Breakdown23:29 – The Mental Side of Returning From Injury40:50 – Why Training Smarter Beats Forcing Results01:01:14 – HYROX Salt Lake & Racing at AltitudeReady to train smarter for your next HYROX? Join the RMR Training App for structured programs, expert coaching, daily support, and a global HYROX community built to help you improve every race.https://www.rmr.training/how-to-build-your-own-hyrox-training-program-g

How much training is actually enough for HYROX?Rich Ryan answers listener questions on weekly training volume, Zone 2, progressive overload, tapering, body weight, race-day shoes, and what it really takes to reach the Elite 15. Plus, why doing more isn’t always better—and how to build volume without burning out.00:01 – How Much Training Volume Do You Really Need?20:45 – Is It Too Late to Build Elite Aerobic Fitness?30:40 – Zone 2, HYROX Workouts & Progressive Overload40:30 – How to Taper for a HYROX Race48:30 – What It Takes to Become an Elite HYROX AthleteReady to train smarter for your next HYROX? Join the RMR Training App for structured programs, expert coaching, daily support, and a global HYROX community built to help you improve every race.https://www.rmr.training/how-to-build-your-own-hyrox-training-program-g

Which training methods actually work best for HYROX?Rich Ryan and Meg Jacoby rank popular approaches including double threshold training, half marathon and marathon training, cluster sets, conjugate strength training, and high-carb fueling—plus who each method works best for.Learn how to balance running, strength, recovery, fueling, and race-specific training to improve your HYROX performance.11:29 – Double Threshold Training for HYROX27:17 – Half Marathon & Marathon Training35:16 – Conjugate Strength Training Ranked42:58 – Why Cluster Sets Work for HYROX46:33 – High-Carb Training & Race FuelingReady to train smarter for your next HYROX? Join the RMR Training App for structured programs, expert coaching, daily support, and a global HYROX community built to help you improve every race.https://www.rmr.training/how-to-build-your-own-hyrox-training-program-g

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 Pyramid20:20 – Why Aerobic Fitness Comes First24:45 – Movement Quality & Building Base Strength35:00 – Threshold Training: Running vs. Ergs40:00 – Muscular Endurance, VO2 Max & Race Speed

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 trying.If you’re racing HYROX overseas, preparing for World Championships, or simply trying to recover and perform better, this episode gives you practical ways to make sleep one of your controllables.02:16 – Melatonin, circadian rhythm & jet lag14:43 – How to sleep on flights before a HYROX race20:38 – How poor sleep impacts athletic performance36:53 – The best sleep environment for recovery57:40 – Ranking popular sleep hacks for athleteshttps://www.rmr.training/

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 the Hamburg Major changed Rich’s race plans08:05 The early training mistake that inspired HYROX tempos22:40 Double threshold, overtraining, and declining performance39:15 The Zone 4 breakthrough that transformed his racing54:20 Building speed, strength, and a higher athletic ceiling

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 HYROX. If you're training for your next HYROX race, this episode is packed with practical insights and relatable conversations.👍 Like, subscribe, and leave a 5-star review to support the podcast! 00:00 – Offseason updates, strength training & injury recovery12:00 – Balancing HYROX, coaching, careers & family life25:05 – The reality of being a full-time athlete and coach45:08 – Heat training, race preparation & building mental toughness59:20 – HYROX race strategy, pacing, wall balls & finishing strong