RMR Training Podcast

What should you actually prioritize in HYROX training? Rich Ryan, Meg Jacoby, and Ryan Kent break down the HYROX training pyramid, from aerobic fitness and movement quality to strength, threshold work, muscular endurance, and race-specific speed. Learn what matters most—and what you probably don’t need to spend as much time on.

00:20 – Building the HYROX Training Pyramid
20:20 – Why Aerobic Fitness Comes First
24:45 – Movement Quality & Building Base Strength
35:00 – Threshold Training: Running vs. Ergs
40:00 – Muscular Endurance, VO2 Max & Race Speed

How much is sleep actually affecting your HYROX performance?

Rich Ryan sits down with with Dr. Rafael Zuzuarregui to break down sleep, recovery, jet lag, melatonin, circadian rhythm, and the strategies athletes can use when traveling for HYROX races. They also dive into sleep wearables, screen time, cooling mattresses, cold plunges, supplements, and which popular sleep hacks are actually worth trying.

If you’re racing HYROX overseas, preparing for World Championships, or simply trying to recover and perform better, this episode gives you practical ways to make sleep one of your controllables.

02:16 – Melatonin, circadian rhythm & jet lag
14:43 – How to sleep on flights before a HYROX race
20:38 – How poor sleep impacts athletic performance
36:53 – The best sleep environment for recovery
57:40 – Ranking popular sleep hacks for athletes

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Rich breaks down how his HYROX training has evolved—from high-mileage running and double-threshold experiments to the Zone 4 strategy that produced his biggest breakthroughs. He also explains why he is skipping the Hamburg Major, choosing long-term development over scrambling for qualification points, and what he is changing to become faster, stronger, and more competitive this season.

00:00 Why the Hamburg Major changed Rich’s race plans
08:05 The early training mistake that inspired HYROX tempos
22:40 Double threshold, overtraining, and declining performance
39:15 The Zone 4 breakthrough that transformed his racing
54:20 Building speed, strength, and a higher athletic ceiling

What does it really take to compete at the highest level in HYROX while balancing family, coaching, and everyday life?

In this episode of the RMR Training Podcast, Rich Ryan, Ryan Kent, and Meg Jacoby share an honest behind-the-scenes conversation about offseason training, injury recovery, strength progression, race preparation, parenting, and the mental challenges of staying competitive in HYROX. If you're training for your next HYROX race, this episode is packed with practical insights and relatable conversations.

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00:00 – Offseason updates, strength training & injury recovery

12:00 – Balancing HYROX, coaching, careers & family life

25:05 – The reality of being a full-time athlete and coach

45:08 – Heat training, race preparation & building mental toughness

59:20 – HYROX race strategy, pacing, wall balls & finishing strong

Training in hot and humid conditions can wreck your pace, heart rate, hydration, and recovery—but it can also make you a stronger athlete when managed correctly.

Rich Ryan and Ryan Kent break down how dew point affects running performance, when to move a quality workout indoors, how to adjust intervals without losing the purpose of the session, and the best cooling and hydration strategies for summer training. They also discuss heat acclimation, super shoes, running durability, and ideas that could make HYROX racing even more unpredictable.

Timestamp Highlights

00:00 Understanding humidity, dew point, and running performance
09:16 When to train outside versus using the treadmill
17:14 How heat acclimation changes your body
20:15 Adjusting intervals, recovery, and pace in extreme heat
43:31 How HYROX could become more unpredictable and exciting

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Is the new HYROX Cruise Major a game-changing innovation or the biggest mistake the sport has made? Rich Ryan and Meg Jacoby break down the controversy, discuss whether race simulations actually improve performance, explore why elite runners are finding success in HYROX, and share practical training advice for athletes of every level.

If you're preparing for your next HYROX race or want an inside look at the biggest conversations shaping the sport, this episode is packed with expert insights and honest opinions.

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00:00 Intro + Injury-Friendly Aerobic Training Workout

08:40 HYROX Cruise Major: Good Idea or Bad Decision?

27:45 Should You Do HYROX Race Simulations?

36:20 Can Elite Marathoners Dominate HYROX?

59:25 Burpee Rule Changes & Judging Controversies

Rich Ryan and Ryan Kent break down why the HYROX off-season may be the most important phase for making real performance gains. They talk strength training, running volume, recovery, race planning, periodization, and how athletes can stop chasing every race peak and start building toward bigger jumps next season.

This episode also covers Worlds takeaways, controversial judging moments, burpees, lunges, wall balls, and why smart off-season training can separate athletes who improve by seconds from athletes who improve by minutes.

5 Timestamp Highlights:

00:00 — Intro + Worlds Catch-UpRich and Ryan open with travel stories, post-race fatigue, and the shift into full off-season mode.

06:40 — Why Off-Season MattersThe guys explain why stepping back from race-specific HYROX training can lead to bigger long-term gains.

07:37 — Strength Training for HYROXRyan breaks down his squat-focused strength block and how to build durability without wrecking recovery.

13:30 — Running Less, Training SmarterA discussion on replacing some easy runs with low-impact machines to show up fresher for key sessions.

41:19 — Race Planning + Peak TimingWhy athletes should stop trying to be race-ready all year and instead build toward the races that matter most.

Fresh off the HYROX World Championships, Rich Ryan sits down to break down his entire race weekend, including a 7th-place finish in the Elite 15 race and a 3rd-place podium finish in Elite Doubles alongside Pelayo Menendez Fernandez.

Rich shares what it was like competing at the highest level of the sport, the lessons learned from both races, and his biggest takeaways from the championship weekend.

The conversation also dives into the evolution of HYROX as a sport. From major brand activations and athlete support to the overall production and race experience, Rich discusses how both HYROX and its partners have significantly raised the bar and what that means for the future of competitive hybrid racing.

Plus, for the shoe nerds, Rich gives his early thoughts on the new Adidas Dropset Elite and compares it to one of his favorite race shoes, the Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro.

Topics include:
• HYROX World Championships race recap
• Elite 15 singles race analysis
• Elite Doubles podium performance
• The growth and future of HYROX
• Brand involvement and athlete experience
• Adidas Dropset Elite first impressions
• Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro comparison
• What's next after Worlds

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Rich Ryan, Meg Jacoby, and Ryan Kent talk HYROX World Championships prep, Meg’s return from injury, the importance of recovery, New York HYROX takeaways, and what to expect in Stockholm.

00:24 — Meg Jacoby announces she’s racing HYROX Mixed Doubles at Worlds.

06:45 — Ryan Kent explains why he took real rest after a long season.

10:14 — The squad talks about why athletes don’t lose fitness after one week off.

23:51 — Meg shares her slow return-to-running progression after injury.

48:24 — Rich breaks down HYROX Worlds race strategy and predictions.

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In this RMR Training Podcast Q&A episode, Rich Ryan answers listener questions on some of the biggest HYROX training and racing decisions athletes face. He breaks down when to push through a hard workout versus when to pull the plug, how to taper before a major race, what heat training actually does for endurance performance, and how to know if running more is the answer for HYROX doubles.

Rich also shares predictions for the Elite 15 World Championship races, gives thoughts on nasal strips, explains where plyometrics fit into training, and reminds every HYROX competitor that if you are showing up and racing, you are an athlete.

Whether you are building your HYROX base, preparing for race day, or trying to make smarter training decisions, this episode gives practical insight into performance, recovery, pacing, and long-term development.

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00:00 — Intro and HYROX Q&A preview
03:15 — When to stop or push through a workout
18:40 — Elite 15 World Championship predictions
27:30 — HYROX taper timeline and race readiness
39:45 — Heat training, overdressing, and sauna benefits
52:20 — Should HYROX doubles athletes run more?