This episode dives into fake online narratives, AI coaching backlash, Strava comparison culture, and whether coaches actually need lived experience to guide athletes through hard moments.

We unpack why underdog stories dominate social media, how comparison quietly pushes runners into stupid training decisions, and why blaming AI or influencers for injuries oversimplifies things.

We also debate Hyrox in the Olympics, inflated Strava marathon times, and the growing tension between authenticity, performance, and validation online.

In this episode we break down what it actually means to fuel for performance. We go through how professional endurance athletes structure their nutrition across a training day, compare that to the everyday athlete, and pull out the practical lessons that anyone can apply regardless of their level.

Three sports. All the stuff you've been wondering but haven't had answered properly.

This week Drew and Ryan open up the inbox and work through the most common questions coming in from runners, triathletes, and Hyrox athletes, from the basics to the stuff that actually moves the needle.

On the running side: why your pace has plateaued and what to do about it, how much strength work you actually need (and why skipping it is costing you), and the difference between needing more volume versus needing smarter structure.

For the triathletes: where to start when your swim is your limiter, how to balance three disciplines without burning out, and what a realistic first-timer training week actually looks like.

And for Hyrox: what prep looks like when you're coming from a running background, how to pace your first race without blowing up early, and whether you should be prioritising the runs or the stations in your build.

This week on The Engine Room, we break down periodisation, how endurance athletes structure their training year to peak at the right time.

More isn't always better. In this episode we break down the minimum effective dose for strength, hypertrophy and cardio, what the research actually says, and how to apply it whether you're training for a marathon, Hyrox, an Ironman, or just trying to stay healthy and move well.

Joining me for a new miniseries is Ryan Hoffman, and we're talking all things endurance. In this first episode we break down the purpose of every run in your program, why each session exists and how to actually use it.

In this episode, I sit down with Aidan, a qualified dietitian, to chat about all things fuelling for endurance and performance.

We dive into what good fuelling looks like for training and race day, how to balance eating for health and performance, and some simple, practical tips for everyday nutrition. Whether you’re an endurance athlete or just someone wanting to eat and feel better, this one’s packed with takeaways you can actually use.

In this episode, I chat with Danny Kennedy, a coach and podcaster with over 11 million streams. We dive into self-belief, overcoming limiting beliefs, and how to turn challenges into opportunities for growth.

Ryan Hoffman is a coach, Hyrox ambassador, and all-round expert in the fitness industry.

Today I’m joined by Sophie Houghton, a fantastic runner and a qualified dietitian.

We dive into training, nutrition, and everything in between.

From fuelling for performance, to staying consistent during big training blocks, and how to feel your best whether you’re chasing a PB or just running for enjoyment.

Plenty of real, practical tips in this one.