Fitness Racing Podcast

We are joined by Marcus Mollison and Emily Frampton to look to the start of the 26/27 UK and Ireland Season in Birmingham. We catch up with how Marcus spent his offseason. We then speak to Emily about taking on her first ever HYROX. We also cover everything you need including getting to the venue and what the map has in store. Finally we cover off all the tips you need and give those all important shout outs. Follow our guests on Instagram Marcus - @marcusmollison Emily - @livelifewithem_

In this 300th Episode we are joined by Jacob and Mintra Tilly. Jacob and Mintra were heavily involved in the initial creation of HYROX and have seen it evolve over the years.

We consider the early days of the sport including the stress of the first events and the origin of the HYROX name. We discuss what it's like to suddenly find yourself at the centre of explosive growth and how some of the early UK events helped pave the way.

We also deep dive into some of the elements that have supported HYROX's evolution such as the gym affiliation program, the rise of the adaptive athlete and the birth of Youngstars.

Finally both Jacob and Mintra share some of their favourite memories from across the years.

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This week we are joined by world champion and HYROX legend Lauren Weeks to discuss her incredible journey from the very first event in the United States to remaining at the pinnacle of the Elite fifteen field.

Lauren shares her memories from the early days of fitness racing and explains how learning alongside the growth of the sport shaped her into the athlete she is today. We explore her iconic race in Las Vegas while heavily pregnant with her daughter Lily, how she balances elite training with motherhood, and her practical advice for parents in the fitness community.

Lauren also opens up about her recent doubles partnership with Vivian Tafuto, evaluates her performance at the Stockholm World Championships, and breaks down the marginal gains that keep her competitive. Finally, we discuss her thoughts on the new Elite fifteen series, the points structure, and what lies ahead for the upcoming season.

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This week we are joined by Harry Thompson. Harry has been competing in HYROX since the third UK event in January 2022 and has numerous Elite 15 accolades to his name including a 5th place at the Elite 15 in Stockholm.

We reflect on those early days in the sport when everyone was still figuring out how to race. We consider how an athlete starting out today could look to get into the Elite 15.

We also explore the benefits and negatives of looking to race Elite 15 whilst holding down a full time career in the city. Finally we look to what the future holds for Harry.

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This week we are joined by Michael Molloy and Mark Ellery the host of "The Filter is Off" podcast. We explore their journey to HYROX and what it was about the sport that peaked their interest. We also consider how the podcast evolved from Michael doing Instagram Q&A's to being a weekly show on various platforms. Finally we cast our eye over the current state of the sport and seek our guests views on where they see room for improvement. Follow our guests on IG Show - @thefilterisoffpodcast Michael - @theirishfitnessguy Mark - @sprintfitness1

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JK had a rollercoaster season in respect of performance that led to him thinking about who he wanted to be both in and outside the HYROX arena. We chat about how knowing what you want can help to make you a better racer.

We also examine JK's performance at the Stockholm World Championships including the Aussie victory in the Relay. We then consider what's next looking to the new season.

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This week we speak to Jude Reynolds, the first athlete to be an Age Group World Champion at HYROX, DEKA and Deadly Dozen.

We consider his background in sports and how that led to him making a 300 mile train ride to take on his first race. We explore his journey since that point including the changes he has made to his training.

We also discuss Jude's views on how to prepare for different Fitness Races including pacing the runs.

Finally we consider the best ways for any athlete to look to improve their time in any Fitness Race.

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This week, athlete, presenter, and Nike trainer Naomi Heffernan joins us to break down her journey through the evolution of fitness racing.

We talk about her early days competing in the UK HYROX space and how the scene has changed over time. We consider the relative merits of specific HYROX training versus following a general fitness plan, and look into her transition into hosting both as an MC and as a podcaster. Naomi clarifies the steps she has taken to differentiate her show from all the others out there.

We then consider Naomi's recent foray into triathlons, including the Thorpe Park Triathlon and her upcoming Ironman 70.3 in Erkner.

Finally, we look at her most recent HYROX season, which ended with a fifth consecutive World Championship appearance, before looking ahead to the new year.

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This week, two time HYROX World Champion Marc Dean joins us for an honest, in-depth look at what it takes to compete at the very top of hybrid fitness.

We discuss his journey from electrician to World Champion, including the decision to become a full time athlete and the complications that brings. We also explore the steps he takes to compete against some of the best athletes on the HYROX Elite circuit.

Finally, we deep dive into his recent success in Stockholm and consider what the future holds with the new Elite Series format.

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On this weeks bonus episode we catch up with Emily, VP of DEKA international to discuss DEKA's future plans. We consider the recent launch of the EMEA race in Liverpool and what it means for Elites and Age Group athletes. We also consider what the Elite Wild Card is intended to represent. We also look at the grassroots and the work that DEKA is doing to engage Youth athletes with the brand. Finally we consider the upcoming races in the UK and the World Championship. Follow DEKA on instagram - @deka.Europe and @deka.fit