This week we are joined by Team England members Michael “Sandy” Sandbach, Kate Davey and Zara Piergianni for a jam packed episode. We discuss how the Mixed Relay went from their perspective and also chat about how their Elite 15 races went. We also discuss whether they made it to the after party and once again we consider whether crumpets are the k…

HYROX World Champs 2024 Weekend Review Episode This week on the show we look back on the entire HYROX World Champs weekend with the help of Caitlin Robbins and Kirsty Keating. We tackle the big topics of the weekend including the parade of nations, the heat and of course the afterparty. We also tackle some of the questions posed by our listeners an…

This week on another bumper episode of the show we review the Elite 15 races, the mixed Relay Championship and the big talking points from Nice. We are joined by Dave Claxton from the OFX Podcast and Emma Waring from Team Myzone. Follow our guests on Instagram Emma - @team.myzone Dave - @ugly.dave and @obstacle_fitness_x Find out more about UKOCR b…

This week on a bumper episode of the show we preview the Elite 15 races and also some of the other stories heading into Nice. We are joined by Dave Claxton from the OFX Podcast and Emma Waring from Team Myzone. We cover all 30 contenders via snake draft format and give you our thoughts on who you should look out for. We also look towards the first …

This week we are joined by Team England members Michael “Sandy” Sandbach, Kate Davey, Jake Williamson and Zara Piergianni. We find out more about the team selection and how the team is feeling about this coming weekend. We also consider how each of the athletes is preparing for their individual races and what their plans are at the weekend. All thi…

This week on the show we are joined by Danny Rae and Zoe Hague. Their first taste of HYROX was watching the World Championships in Manchester last year. Since that point they have been hooked, notching up an impressive number of races and podiums. We discuss their journey and the races they have done. We also consider how important it is to experie…

In this episode we speak to Eddie Dier from HYROX UK. We discuss how the planning of the event and how the event went on the day. We also consider how the debut of Youngstars went and whether we will see it at other events. Finally we look to the future by considering the upcoming world championships and the 24/25 U.K. season. For the latest HYROX …

This week we are joined by Team Ireland members Dena & Tom Hogan, Barry Watkins and Ellevyn Irwin. We find out how the format will work and how Team Ireland was selected. We also deep dive into the members backgrounds and consider how Team Ireland have been planning their training ahead of the big show. All this and the usual good craic that happen…

This week on the show we have Antje and Rob. In 2020, Antje was recommended by her doctor to take up Triathlon. As part of her training Antje met Rob who runs Crossfit Mallorca. This led to her finding HYROX and within 18 months she found herself as one of the Sports Elite racers. Listen as we chart her journey and also her thoughts on missing Colo…

This week we are joined by Caitlin Robbins, Meg Parry and Simon Davidian from the ROX QUEENS to discuss London. What did we think of the running track? How was the new equipment? Did Youngstars shine. Also what about judging standards? All this and more on this weeks episode Find our Guests on Instagram Caitlin - @caitlin_robbins123 Meg - @meg__par…

This week we are joined by John Steventon from Rowalong and Martin Boyce to preview HYROX’s first ever three day event. Listen as we preview the course, give you tips to get you through race day, explain what we wish we’d known before our first HYROX and provide shout outs aplenty. If you are heading to London this week you don’t want to miss this …

This week Zara is on the show, Zara’s first race was a doubles event in London 2022. A year later Zara was lining up with the HYROX Elite 15 in Chicago for the first Major. In this episode we cover Zara’s journey from the beginning through the majors up to her recent triumph in Cologne to secure a Worlds Elite 15 place in Cologne. We also get Zara’…

Today we are joined by JK and Georgie. JK has gone from unknown to HYROX Elite over the course of 18 months. JK has been supported by his partner Georgie throughout his journey who recently has started her own HYROX journey. Join us as we chart their journey and provide lots of tips for couples who are on a HYROX journey together. Check out their Y…

Joda Quigley competed in the first ever HYROX in the U.K. alongside husband John. Since those early days Joda launched GIRLCODE BOX which has been helping athletes discover and compete in HYROX for over two years. Today we speak to Joda alongside Kirsty Campbell and Leanne Bain from the gym. We cover how the gym has evolved with HYROX from those ea…

This week we chat with Jason Curtis the owner of Deadly Dozen races. The event has gained a lot of traction already ahead of its launch in June in Macclesfield. This includes managing to sell out their September race in less than a day. We discuss the event, what people can expect and also Jason’s philosophy when it comes to Fitness Races. We also …

Sarah Holden returns to the show to discuss the ups and downs of the last 12 months. After struggling with a calf injury late last season, Sarah’s health took a turn for the worse in October 2023 when she discovered she had a pulmonary embolism (PE). PE is a serious and sometimes fatal health condition. We discuss with Sarah the circumstances leadi…

This week we welcome Caitlin Robbins and Bryony Keys to the show to discuss the ROX QUEENS community. Whilst existing in other sports, nationwide communities are still a new concept in Fitness Racing. ROX QUEENS is a support network and movement, dedicated to fostering connections and empowering female athletes to challenge themselves both mentally…

Harry was born with Cerebral Palsy affecting all four limbs, however that has stopped him pushing his limits and competing in sports. Alongside his coach Jay, he recently successfully completed HYROX Manchester. We discuss his journey, how the HYROX went and also what HYROX is like as an adaptive athlete. We also find out more about Jay’s history a…

The Fitness Racing Space has exploded in recent years due to the rise of HYROX and DEKAFIT amongst others. ATHX Games offers competitive functional fitness in an event that you complete in less than two and a half hours. After a highly successful 2023 season, they are back for 2024 with even more events. We speak with Mark the Managing Director to …

This week we are crossing the pond to chat with Sofia and Britt about running in Washington DC. Both originally come from a background in OCR and met on Discord during the pandemic. Since 2022, Sofia has concentrated on ultra runs and Britt has moved into the weightlifting space. However, they were interested to see what HYROX is all about so took …

This week we are joined by Bryony Keys and Martin Gemmell. Bryony won the Pro Women event. Martin was there judging and volunteering. The team look back at the biggest ever Glasgow event. What was it like inside the expanded venue? How congested was the track? What was the judging like? Did Host Ian finish the Wall Balls? We answer all of these que…

On this episode we look forward to 2024 edition of HYROX Glasgow. We are joined by Graham Wells and Mike Nolan to chat everything you need to know. We cover off getting to the venue, stuff to do beforehand, tips for your race, the map and also some points of rules emphasis. All this and much more. Follow Graham - @grahamwellz Follow Mike - @mike_no…

This week we are joined by Jade Skillen. Jade has been involved with HYROX in the U.K. since the start and is a HYROX Master Trainer. We explore Jade’s sporting background and journey to HYROX. We explore her views on how to improve as a HYROX athlete looking at both the physical and mental aspect. We also consider how you fit training around your …

This week we are joined by Camille Grimes, Lauren Calvert and Billy Blower from the Hybrid Performance Centre. HPC was one of the early HYROX affiliated gyms. Camille and Lauren run the HPC’s HYROX classes. Billy has been attending HYROX since the start. Together we discuss how group HYROX classes are run and have evolved. We also discuss lots of t…

Sebastian Kienle is a legend in endurance Triathlon with one Kona Victory, two 70.3 world championships and multiple podiums. Recently he decided to step away from being a pro triathlete and explore other opportunities. In Manchester Sebastian made his HYROX debut. We explore Sebastian’s thought process for retiring, his retirement tour, what attra…

On this bonus episode of the show, host Ian and guest Emma Waring from Team Myzone preview the third race of the HYROX Majors. They discuss the athletes who will be taking on the race in Vienna. Who will win? Who will impress? Who will earn an auto qualifier for the World Champs in Nice? We cover all these questions and more. Find out more about us…

This week we are joined by Lhea Terzaki from Hylife Coaching. Alongside her students Kirsty Rimmer and Helen Scott we take a deep dive into the topic of Women training for and competing in HYROX. We consider the challenges that women face throughout their HYROX journey. We also have lots of tips that are helpful to all HYROX athletes. Find out more…

This week we are joined by Mike Nolan and Producer Alan. Mike judged the burpees, provided the livestream and still found time to race. Producer Alan teamed up with Host Ian to take on Men Pro Doubles. Together they look back at the first ever two day Manchester Event. How did the star studded Men Pro Doubles event go? What was it like in the venue…

This week we look forward to 2024 edition of Manchester HYROX. We are joined by Emma Waring and Chris Ward to chat everything you need to know. We cover off workout tips, equipment hacks and precisely where you need to head to in Manchester for that all important post race drink. All this and much more. Follow Emma on IG - @emso7_uk Follow Chris on…

Lessons learned as a Young HYROX Elite – Lucy Procter This week we are joined by Lucy Procter. Despite only being 20 years old Lucy has quickly moved up the ranks of the HYROX Women’s Pro Scene. We discuss what she has learned, how she has worked on being a “complete athlete” and what tips she can give to other athletes. We also examine the pressur…

This week we speak to Rich Hall and Denise Brazier. Denise has been involved in HYROX since the first U.K. event and has trained many athletes. Her husband Rich has never done one. Rich has agreed to do not one but two races in Manchester to raise awareness for DKMS. In this episode we learn more about his motivation and his journey so far. This ep…

We start the New Year with an episode covering some of the most common HYROX questions. To help us we have Paul Gillingham who is a coach for ROXLYFE and Dena Hogan from Team Hogan Coaching. Whether you are new to HYROX or an experienced athlete Dena and Paul have lots of tips to help you get ready for your next event. Follow our guests on Instagra…

This is part 2 of our 2023 catch up episode. We speak to Rebecca Mason about competing in the Elite, Kevin and Martin about HYROX Glasgow, James Muscart about his move to Canada and Terra Jackson about competing at both the HYROX and DEKA world championships. Find out more about us by clicking Here Support us on Patreon Here or Buy us a beer if you…

This week we catch up with previous guests to review 2023 and look forward to 2024. We speak to Greg from Roxlyfe, Yasmin Chamberlain, Luca from Superhuman Sports, Kirsty Keating, Max from Forders Gym and conclude by chatting to Jake Dearden about his 11 HYROX in 2 days. Find out more about us by clicking Here Support us on Patreon Here or Buy us a…

This week we have Tom Hogan and Seamus Smyth on the show. We are reviewing the explosion of Fitness Racing in Ireland. Join us as we chat about HYROX, DEKAFIT and the homegrown BUA races. What happened in 2023 and what does 2024 have in store? Follow our guest on Instagram @hogan.tom @seamus_smyth_bms Check out BMS Warehouse gym - https://www.bmswa…

This week we welcome back Tor to the show and this time husband Joe also joins us. We interviewed Tor on 28 June 2023 and she explained how she would be taking on HYROX with incurable Stage 4 Cancer. Tor completed her HYROX at London ExCel at the end of November so she has rejoined us to provide an update. How has her fundraising and training gone?…

The Greatest competitive Fitness Expo comes to Birmingham this weekend so we are joined by Emma Waring to preview all the goings on. We explain precisely what FITFEST is and what competitions you will be able to see. We then take a deep dive into the ATHX Championships which are one of the centre pieces of FITFEST. We look at some of the competitor…

This week we are joined by Anabel Obank, Wil Chung and Kiaran McEvoy. Anabel was the winner of the Women’s Pro Race, whilst Wil and Kiaran teamed up for the first time. Together with Host Ian they take a look back at the biggest HYROX in history. How did Anabel win in a competitive field? What tips on Doubles can Wil and Kiaran provide? How loud wa…

This week we speak with HYROX Australia athlete James Kelly about his recent trip to Chicago. We get his lowdown on how racing changes on the HYROX grid and how his race went. We also quiz him about his recent doubles race and what advice he can give to anyone taking on doubles. Follow James on Instagram - @jk_hybridtraining Follow James on YouTube…

This week we are joined by multiple podium placer and former doubles Champ Aileen McCann. We discuss everything you need to know before one of the biggest HYROX events ever. How do you get to the venue? What to wear? What tips can we give for the stations? And are crocs acceptable footwear after the race? We also look at the map in some detail and …

Injuries are an unfortunate part of sport, however what should you do if you are injured when preparing for HYROX? In today’s episode we speak to Hannah Burgon who suffered an ACL tear in the weeks following her HYROX debut in January 2022. We also talk to Sean Camp who has both suffered and help multiple athletes through injuries. Together we give…

This week we sit down with Peter Kelly, Wendy Williams and Phil Cunningham to discuss all things HYROX Relays. Peter, Wendy and Phil were ¾ of one of the more experienced teams at the recent UK and Ireland Open Relay Championships. We learn about how their team came together and how they found the day. We also provide tips on how to decide which te…

We are joined by Cathy McBride and Nigel White to review HYROX Dublin. Cathy and Nigel are both experienced HYROX athletes who also happen to be admins of the HYROX Ireland Community Support Group on Facebook. We chat about the event and their races. We also cover off your questions such as whether the run course was longer, what was going on with …

We are joined by experienced HYROX racer Kirsty Keating and HYROX newbie Wil Chung to review Birmingham. We chat about their race experience and give lots of tips for people to improve your own race. We also answer the burning questions from the weekend such as the sleds, the size and the chalk. Finally we briefly look forward to HYROX Dublin which…

We are joined by Elite 15 Athlete Tom Hogan and Nat Voyle from HYROX HQ to preview the upcoming HYROX events. We provide tips on what to expect at the arena. We provide little tricks on tackling the station. We also look to get to the bottom of “sports mode” for Crocs. Follow our guests on Instagram @hogan.tom @natvoyle @sixtyshadesofsimba HYROX At…

Join us as we speak to Jake Dearden. Jake will be taking on 11 solo HYROX events in a row at London. We find out how this challenge was born and how Jake plans to tackle it. We also learn about Jake’s world record run in Glasgow and how he ended up with a unique finisher picture at London Olympia. Donate to Jake’s charity - https://www.justgiving.c…

What is Flexchange and how can it help you. Launching an app. Carrying out market research like a BBC Apprentice contestant. The Flexchange App is available now on Apple and soon to be launched on Android. Use the code UKHXR when signing up. Find out more about us by clicking Here Support UKOCR on Patreon Here or Buy us a beer if you like what we d…

Finding HYROX. Moving from HYROX open to HYROX pro. Tips for improving as an athlete. Being a mountain bike racer. Follow Tony on IG - @revell_mtb Find out more about us by clicking Here Support us on Patreon Here or Buy us a beer if you like what we do

HYROX is considered the premier Fitness/Hybrid Race in the World. However, new events are coming on the scene. Over four weeks Kirsty took on three of the most popular DEKAFIT, Forder’s Strive and ATHX before rounding her month off with a HYROX. What did Kirsty think of each event and what tips does she have for anyone wanting to take on these chal…

Today we speak to Steve and Fran from HYROX Workouts. We dig into the history of one of the fastest growing HYROX related pages on Instagram. We discuss how Steve lays out the workouts, his collaborations with athletes and how each day has a theme. We also explore some tips and tricks to help make you a better HYROX athlete. Follow HYROX Workouts o…