On this week's bumper end-of-year edition, we review the biggest stories, shifts and stand-out moments from fitness racing in 2025.

We're joined by Neil Marsh from the On the Rox Podcast and veteran athlete Wendy Williams to break it all down.

We discuss how HYROX evolved over the year, from changes at the Elite level through to developments affecting everyday athletes. We explore the rise of DEADLY DOZEN, growing from a local event into a touring race across the UK and beyond. We also cover DEKA's expansion, including its first UK arena DEKA FIT and the continued growth of its affiliate gym network.

Finally, we give a shout-out to some of the other fitness races that made their mark on the UK scene in 2025.

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This week, fresh off her HYROX Elite Solo Debut we talk to Kat Parnell. We take a deep dive into her journey over the last six months from racing in the Pro category in the World Championships to just missing out on an Elite 15 Worlds spot in Melbourne.

We look into the races that earned Kat her starting spot and also the lessons she learned along the way. This includes realising that sometimes it's important to take a step back to give yourself time to process what you have achieved.

Finally we break down Kat's Melbourne race and hear how she felt about her performance both in the moment and subsequently.

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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 Melbourne 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 chat about the atmosphere in the arena and how our guests own races went.

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This week we have two interviews with athletes who competed at the World Championships.

Gwion was competing in the age group championships for 18-24 in only his second ever DEKA FIT and won his AG at DEKA MILE.

Meanwhile Tania won the Elite DEKA FIT Doubles and also earned podiums at other disciplines having raced 7 races in Fort Lauderdale.

We take a deep dive into their races and also the rest of their time in the USA.

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We are joined by Simon Davidian, Kelly Sidebottom and Laura White to look back at HYROX's biggest ever event.

What did we think of the one lap course? How did our guests races go? Was it a fast course? What happened at the Wall Balls?

We cover all of this and also announce the winner of the RaceKeep competition.

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We are joined by Simon Davidian and Kelly Sidebottom to look at HYROX's biggest ever event. Over 40,000 athletes are scheduled to take part and we've got all the tips you need. We cover off the map and discuss the difference in running a one lap course. We also give some advice on some of the hardest stations to tackle, how to get there and provide those all important shout outs. Follow our guests on Instagram Simon - @lookitssimon Kelly - @kellysidebottom

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On this weeks episode we speak to Brian Lee the Founder and CEO of TRYKA.

Fresh from their recent debut event in Dublin we chat about the origins of TRYKA and the innovations that he's put in place including the league system.

We also look at what the future holds for TRYKA and Fitness Racing in Ireland.

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We are again joined by Emmet Brady and Aimée Oliver to review HYROX Dublin.

We cover all the big talking points including the venue, the judging and the bridge.

We also answer all your queries and also provide some shout outs.

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This week on the show we catch up with Jake Dearden to discuss his 2025 HYROX Year.

We look back to his heartbreak in Chicago and what lessons he has taken forward to the 2025/26 season. We look at the Hamburg majors as well as his recent pro racing success in Stuttgart and Birmingham.

We also consider the wider changes to the sport such as the Elite athlete license and also the introduction of the penalty boxes.

Finally we take a deep dive into the art of content creation and what's next for Jake.

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We are joined by Emmet Brady and Aimée Oliver to look to HYROX's 2025 trip to the Emerald Isle. We cover everything you need including getting to the venue and what the map has in store. We also cover off all the tips you need, chat about the Pros and give those all important shout outs. Follow our guests on Instagram Aimée - @bodyfitmums Emmet - @emmobrady

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