When it comes to dominance in the sport, Lauren Weeks might just have the most significant wins and the best winning average. But the real question is—are we ready to officially crown her the GOAT of HYROX?

This conversation felt more like a fireside chat between two passionate individuals navigating the ups and downs of life, sports, and parenting.

We quickly learn that, above all, Lauren is a mom first, athlete second. As we dive deeper, we discover her roots in New York, why she’s dedicated to helping others break into the sport, and her inspiring mission to motivate women from all walks of life to reach their full potential.

With HYROX at the heart of this discussion, we also get a sneak peek into what to expect from Lauren as the Glasgow event approaches. Her unique ability to put her values first means she races without the pressure of expectations.

We even asked the community whether you'd prefer the raw, unedited version of this conversation (where we get to know each other first) or a more refined take—and the raw version won by a landslide!

Hope you enjoy this real, unfiltered conversation.

Ryan

In Episode 10 of the 8x8 podcast Ryan & Lillie chat to Jess Pettrow from NOT BYRON BAY, as she prepared for the HYROX Las Vegas Elite 15 Major.

In this episode we walked through her transition from being an Elite runner to Hyrox, the impact of her family on her performance, her fathers amazing transformation, views on modern day Hyrox coaches & how puma manage their athlete sponsorships. Jess is now all in on the sport and she bares all in this awesome conversation.

If you wish to support Jess you can do so via her coaching program https://app.fitr.training/t/277119/ that is run by her and her husband Ted.
  

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In Episode 9 of the 8x8 podcast Ryan & Lillie chat to Harry Thompson from England, as he prepares for the HYROX Las Vegas Elite 15 Major this Friday.

In this episode Harry share with us how to perform while having a demanding career, his passion for wildlife and tortoises, philanthropy, how to succeed across many sports, some fun celebrities stories from his hometown and his challenges overcoming injuries.   

If you wish to support AGS you could do so via this link https://www.adaptivegrandslam.com/
Adaptive Grandslam inspire and support injured veterans alongside of the disabled community. This is an initiative founded and run by injured veterans in the UK.  

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All the best in Las Vegas this Friday Harry! We will be cheering you on!

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In Episode 8 of the 8x8 podcast Ryan & Lillie chat to Pelayo Menendez Fernandez from Oviedo, Spain as he prepares for the HYROX Las Vegas Elite 15 Major this Friday.

In this episode Pelayo share with us his philosophy on life and training, what it means to him to be the worlds leading hispanic athlete in the sport, how he balances three careers and the differences of living in Spain and the USA. Pelayo is far from a typical athlete and has strong morals for how to treat the planet, his longterm health and people.  

Link to books and articles discussed: https://quizasvivirseaesto.com/   

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All the best in Las Vegas this Friday Pelayo! Vamos con todo!

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In Episode 7 of the 8x8 podcast Ryan & Lillie chat to Tim Wenisch (Soft w) as he prepares for the HYROX Las Vegas Elite 15 Major this Friday.

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Tim shares with us an untold training secret that top athletes use, we joke about who would perform the best in a BEEROX competition, understand more about Tim's upbringing in sports and what makes this human a truly phenomenal athlete.

As aways the craic was might and we appreciate the time given and the knowledge shared.

All the best in Las Vegas this Friday Tim! We will be cheering you on. 

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In Episode 6 of the 8x8 podcast Ryan & Lillie chat to Sean Noble, recent qualifier to the HYROX Elite 15 for 2025. Sean shares his wild rise to the top of the sport, the tough conditions under which he developed as an athlete, his own training philosophies and announces a huge new sponsor to the HYROX world - a real first.

As always we do our best to get under the hood with the athletes and tell their truth, I hope you enjoy.

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In this episode of the 8x8 podcast Ryan & Lillie chat to James Kelly, recent winner of Hyrox Hong Kong Elite 15, 2024. Get to know the man behind the athlete status, play Maroon or Blue a game about Aussie classics and learn things about JK you will have never known before! 8x8 Instagram:   / 8x8pod  JK's Instagram:   / jk.jameskelly  Lillie's Instagram:   / lilliebailey__  

Jon Wynn is not only an incredible Elite 15 Hyrox Athlete but also an ex-special forces soldier, a sober advocate and a dad to his 2 young daughters.. We were lucky enough to have him on the 8x8 podcast where we dug beneath the surface and had an inspiring conversation 🎙️ We covered choosing the right partner in life, solider mentally transferring to HROX, how he’s looking to improve his running, his current location of Mallorca and a whole lot more.

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In this podcast episode learn how Beau Wills has got to the top of Hyrox, securing an 8th place in the World Championships 2024 and being a huge contender in the Elite 15. If you enjoyed this episode, go on and give us like, comment or a subscribe to allow us keep interviewing these athletes and learning from the best! We have a bunch of incredible ones to follow!Instagram:   / 8x8pod  

In this episode of the 8x8 podcast Ryan chats to the Hybrid Racoon, Dylan Scott. Recent winner of Hyrox Dallas 2024, Dylan has been involved in Hyrox since 2020 and has competed in multiple world championships. He won the 2024 North American Hyrox Championship and was crowned a world champion in the doubles competition at the 2024 Hyrox World Championships in Nice, France. Dylan credits his success to his consistency, hard work, and mental toughness, which align well with the sport's unique demands. Beyond competition, he serves as a trainer and fitness advocate, inspiring others through his positivity and work ethic. Listen to his story on the 8x8 podcast. Instagram:   / 8x8pod