This week we welcome back Max Swindells. This time we are discussing evidence based training.

Max provides his view of what evidence based training means to him and what evidence we can look to in HYROX. Max also provides details of the precise detail he looks to when trying to evaluate athletes prior to their first 12 weeks of training.

We also deep dive into the world of Lactate threshold training and VO2 Max to consider how this may guide your training.

Finally we consider some of the common tropes in HYROX training and look at what could be reduced or removed to improve training efficiency.

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This week we chat with Charlie Searle, Charlie is an ex-footballer who has been competing in HYROX for a little over a year. In that time she has gone from newcomer to competing in the Elite 15.

We chart he journey and look to pinpoint the moment in which she decided that she would focus on HYROX. We also note the highs and lows of any sport, we consider the importance of controlling what you can and accepting what you can't.

Finally we look at her journey to the Phoenix Elite 15 and what is next for her.

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Young athletes in HYROX - Tiago Lousa, Dena and Tom Hogan

This week we are focussing on Under 18 athletes in HYROX. HYROX Youngstars has recently been relaunched and our guests were all in attendance with their children.

We consider how the event went and the future of young athletes racing in HYROX. We also look at how to coach young athletes in particular looking at the Hybrid Youngsters Coaching Platform.

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This week we are chatting about all things timing with Matt. Matt has worked within the timing space for over a decade including currently with HYROX.

We cover off some common myths about timing in HYROX and some of the technical aspects that you may not be aware of. This includes why you should always ensure you race over timing mats.

We also look at some of the other races Matt has timed including the Tunnel.

Finally, we consider what to do if you find yourself receiving a penalty that you don't agree with.

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On this bonus episode of the show we are joined by Bernice from Hybrid Sports Media and Marcus from Rox Radar to discuss everything which went down in Phoenix last weekend.

We cover off all the action and provide our thoughts on some of the standup moments from the four Elite Races.

We also consider some of the changes since the last Major such as identifying the qualified athletes and the limited edition Centr Kit. We also consider the impact of using the modified regular HYROX course as opposed to using the grid format.

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This week we are joined by Coach Chris Bayens to consider training structure in HYROX. Chris has coached both top and regular athletes to reach their goals.

We consider how to batch your training and how many intense days you should have in a weekly block.

We also examine the importance of your HRV and how that can impact your training. Chris also gives his thoughts on what an easy training session entails and the "easy wins" that we can all achieve.

Finally we seek Chris' thoughts on the new qualification system.

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We are again joined by Hannah and Darren as we look back at Manchester 2026.

We cover all the big new items including the introduction of the brand new Thunderdome.

How was the race track? How did the layout go? How cool was Friday Night Lights?

All these questions and more are covered. Plus we give those all important shoutouts.

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We are joined by Hannah and Darren to look at HYROX's return to Manchester. This is the 5th consecutive January HYROX in Manchester and at 5 days it promises to be the biggest ever. We cover off everything you need if you are racing this week. This includes checking out the map which has changed since last year and also what to bring in your bad. We also look at some last minute race tips, the best ways to travel and provide those always needed shout outs. Follow our guests on Instagram Hannah - @hannahburgon_pt Darren - @darren.run.bike.run

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This week, we welcome Sophia Parvizi-Wayne following her recent Elite 15 races in Melbourne. Sophia shares her journey into HYROX and competitive sport, including how challenges in her childhood, such as overcoming an eating disorder, shaped her approach to training, resilience, and goal setting.

We explore her progression in HYROX, the importance of setting both achievable and aspirational goals, and the lessons she learned from her Elite 15 races that will guide her into 2026.

Beyond sport, Sophia discusses her experience as the founder of tech companies and why balancing entrepreneurship with elite-level training is a central part of her life. This conversation offers insight into how life experience, determination, and adaptability all contribute to success both on and off the track.

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On this weeks show, Host Ian catches up with Liam McCroary to chart his path to lining up as a HYROX elite. Liam's background is as a Pro Footballer but he decided to hang up his boots and pursue HYROX after racing on a week off. We look into what attracted him to HYROX, how he trains for races and also why he think Footballers have so much success in HYROX. We also get the lowdown on what it's like to represent your country, his friendly rivalries with his peers and his adventure in Melbourne for the Elite 15 races. All this and much more. Follow Liam on Instagram - @liammccroary

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