Sebastian Kienle is a legend in endurance Triathlon with one Kona Victory, two 70.3 world championships and multiple podiums. Recently he decided to step away from being a pro triathlete and explore other opportunities. In Manchester Sebastian made his HYROX debut. We explore Sebastian’s thought process for retiring, his retirement tour, what attracted him to HYROX, how his debut went and what he learned from the experience. We also consider what’s next for him and some great tips for...

On this bonus episode of the show, host Ian and guest Emma Waring from Team Myzone preview the third race of the HYROX Majors.   They discuss the athletes who will be taking on the race in Vienna. Who will win? Who will impress? Who will earn an auto qualifier for the World Champs in Nice? We cover all these questions and more. Find out more about us  by clicking Here Support us on Patreon Here or Buy us a beer if you like what we do

This week we are joined by Lhea Terzaki from Hylife Coaching. Alongside her students Kirsty Rimmer and Helen Scott we take a deep dive into the topic of Women training for and competing in HYROX.   We consider the challenges that women face throughout their HYROX journey. We also have lots of tips that are helpful to all HYROX athletes.   Find out more about Hylife Coaching - https://linktr.ee/coach.ngbylheaterzaki   Follow Lhea on IG - @lhea.hylifecoaching  Find out more about...

This week we are joined by Mike Nolan and Producer Alan. Mike judged the burpees, provided the livestream and still found time to race. Producer Alan teamed up with Host Ian to take on Men Pro Doubles. Together they look back at the first ever two day Manchester Event. How did the star studded Men Pro Doubles event go? What was it like in the venue? Was it congested on the running track? Did Producer Alan and Host Ian finally finish their race? We answer all of these questions and much...

This week we look forward to 2024 edition of Manchester HYROX. We are joined by Emma Waring and Chris Ward to chat everything you need to know.   We cover off workout tips, equipment hacks and precisely where you need to head to in Manchester for that all important post race drink. All this and much more.   Follow Emma on IG - @emso7_uk Follow Chris on IG - @wardy_lad_1973 Follow Myzone - @team.myzone   Check out Immerse Recovery - https://www.immerserecovery.co.uk/ use code...

Lessons learned as a Young HYROX Elite – Lucy Procter This week we are joined by Lucy Procter. Despite only being 20 years old Lucy has quickly moved up the ranks of the HYROX Women’s Pro Scene. We discuss what she has learned, how she has worked on being a “complete athlete” and what tips she can give to other athletes. We also examine the pressures of being a young athlete in the current technological age and provide guidance on how to avoid the sometimes-negative environment of social...

This week we speak to Rich Hall and Denise Brazier. Denise has been involved in HYROX since the first U.K. event and has trained many athletes. Her husband Rich has never done one.   Rich has agreed to do not one but two races in Manchester to raise awareness for DKMS. In this episode we learn more about his motivation and his journey so far. This episode is full of tips and pointers to help you with your own Fitness Races.   Support Rich’s challenge -    ...

We start the New Year with an episode covering some of the most common HYROX questions. To help us we have Paul Gillingham who is a coach for ROXLYFE and Dena Hogan from Team Hogan Coaching. Whether you are new to HYROX or an experienced athlete Dena and Paul have lots of tips to help you get ready for your next event. Follow our guests on Instagram @denahogan1 @paulgillingham_   Find out more about us  by clicking Here Support us on Patreon Here or Buy us a beer if you like what we do

This is part 2 of our 2023 catch up episode. We speak to Rebecca Mason about competing in the Elite, Kevin and Martin about HYROX Glasgow, James Muscart about his move to Canada and Terra Jackson about competing at both the HYROX and DEKA world championships. Find out more about us  by clicking Here Support us on Patreon Here or Buy us a beer if you like what we do

This week we catch up with previous guests to review 2023 and look forward to 2024. We speak to Greg from Roxlyfe, Yasmin Chamberlain, Luca from Superhuman Sports, Kirsty Keating, Max from Forders Gym and conclude by chatting to Jake Dearden about his 11 HYROX in 2 days. Find out more about us  by clicking Here Support us on Patreon Here or Buy us a beer if you like what we do

This week we have Tom Hogan and Seamus Smyth on the show. We are reviewing the explosion of Fitness Racing in Ireland.   Join us as we chat about HYROX, DEKAFIT and the homegrown BUA races. What happened in 2023 and what does 2024 have in store?   Follow our guest on Instagram @hogan.tom @seamus_smyth_bms   Check out BMS Warehouse gym - https://www.bmswarehousegym.ie/   Find out more about us  by clicking Here Support us on Patreon Here or Buy us a beer if you like what...

This week we welcome back Tor to the show and this time husband Joe also joins us. We interviewed Tor on 28 June 2023 and she explained how she would be taking on HYROX with incurable Stage 4 Cancer. Tor completed her HYROX at London ExCel at the end of November so she has rejoined us to provide an update. How has her fundraising and training gone? How did she find HYROX? What happens next? We cover all of this on the show. Follow our guests on IG Tor - @lifeof_tor Joe - @joey_skinner89 ...

The Greatest competitive Fitness Expo comes to Birmingham this weekend so we are joined by Emma Waring to preview all the goings on. We explain precisely what FITFEST is and what competitions you will be able to see. We then take a deep dive into the ATHX Championships which are one of the centre pieces of FITFEST. We look at some of the competitors, provide some tips on the workout zones and also give some shoutouts to those who will be there. We also look ahead to 2024. Follow Emma on IG ...

This week we are joined by Anabel Obank, Wil Chung and Kiaran McEvoy. Anabel was the winner of the Women’s Pro Race, whilst Wil and Kiaran teamed up for the first time. Together with Host Ian they take a look back at the biggest HYROX in history. How did Anabel win in a competitive field? What tips on Doubles can Wil and Kiaran provide? How loud was the ThunderDome? What were the sled carpets like this time? We answer all of these questions and also try to cover off some of the amazing...

This week we speak with HYROX Australia athlete James Kelly about his recent trip to Chicago. We get his lowdown on how racing changes on the HYROX grid and how his race went. We also quiz him about his recent doubles race and what advice he can give to anyone taking on doubles. Follow James on Instagram - @jk_hybridtraining Follow James on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiISbu9-24HQdyMCs6HbneA Find out more about us  by clicking Here Support us on Patreon Here or Buy us a...

This week we are joined by multiple podium placer and former doubles Champ Aileen McCann. We discuss everything you need to know before one of the biggest HYROX events ever.   How do you get to the venue? What to wear? What tips can we give for the stations? And are crocs acceptable footwear after the race?   We also look at the map in some detail and give lots of shout outs to some of you taking part.   Follow Aileen on IG - @aileenmccann_moves Check out Aileen’s partners...

Injuries are an unfortunate part of sport, however what should you do if you are injured when preparing for HYROX? In today’s episode we speak to Hannah Burgon who suffered an ACL tear in the weeks following her HYROX debut in January 2022. We also talk to Sean Camp who has both suffered and help multiple athletes through injuries.   Together we give an athletes view on some of the “do’s and don’ts” of having an injury and coming out the other side.   Follow our guests on IG   ...

This week we sit down with Peter Kelly, Wendy Williams and Phil Cunningham to discuss all things HYROX Relays. Peter, Wendy and Phil were ¾ of one of the more experienced teams at the recent UK and Ireland Open Relay Championships. We learn about how their team came together and how they found the day. We also provide tips on how to decide which team member does which station and how your tactics may change from a regular HYROX. Follow our guests on Instagram @peter_k60 @williamsjnr01 ...

We are joined by Cathy McBride and Nigel White to review HYROX Dublin. Cathy and Nigel are both experienced HYROX athletes who also happen to be admins of the HYROX Ireland Community Support Group on Facebook. We chat about the event and their races. We also cover off your questions such as whether the run course was longer, what was going on with the carpets, where were the patches for open wavers and much more. Finally, we consider whether HYROX is likely to return to the Emerald Isle. ...

We are joined by experienced HYROX racer Kirsty Keating and HYROX newbie Wil Chung to review Birmingham. We chat about their race experience and give lots of tips for people to improve your own race. We also answer the burning questions from the weekend such as the sleds, the size and the chalk. Finally we briefly look forward to HYROX Dublin which is fast approaching. Follow our guests on Instragram @kirstykeating @wil.i.can   Check out Forders Gyms upcoming...

We are joined by Elite 15 Athlete Tom Hogan and Nat Voyle from HYROX HQ to preview the upcoming HYROX events. We provide tips on what to expect at the arena. We provide little tricks on tackling the station. We also look to get to the bottom of “sports mode” for Crocs.   Follow our guests on Instagram @hogan.tom @natvoyle @sixtyshadesofsimba HYROX Athlete Guide - https://hyroxuk.com/athlete-guide/ BLDR - https://bldrinternational.com/en-gb (use code UKHXR for a discount)

Join us as we speak to Jake Dearden. Jake will be taking on 11 solo HYROX events in a row at London. We find out how this challenge was born and how Jake plans to tackle it.    We also learn about Jake’s world record run in Glasgow and how he ended up with a unique finisher picture at London Olympia.   Donate to Jake’s charity - https://www.justgiving.com/page/11hyrox2days   Follow Jake and his partners on Instagram    @jakedearden_ @247represent @team.myzone    Find...

What is Flexchange and how can it help you. Launching an app. Carrying out market research like a BBC Apprentice contestant. The Flexchange App is available now on Apple and soon to be launched on Android. Use the code UKHXR when signing up.   Find out more about us  by clicking Here Support UKOCR on Patreon Here or Buy us a beer if you like what we do

Finding HYROX. Moving from HYROX open to HYROX pro. Tips for improving as an athlete. Being a mountain bike racer. Follow Tony on IG - @revell_mtb Find out more about us  by clicking Here Support us on Patreon Here or Buy us a beer if you like what we do

HYROX is considered the premier Fitness/Hybrid Race in the World. However, new events are coming on the scene. Over four weeks Kirsty took on three of the most popular DEKAFIT, Forder’s Strive and ATHX before rounding her month off with a HYROX. What did Kirsty think of each event and what tips does she have for anyone wanting to take on these challenges? Listen to this episode to find out. Follow Kirsty on Instagram - @kirstykeating Support our Partners Roxzone socks -...