Fitness Racing Podcast

This week Zara is on the show, Zara’s first race was a doubles event in London 2022. A year later Zara was lining up with the HYROX Elite 15 in Chicago for the first Major.

In this episode we cover Zara’s journey from the beginning through the majors up to her recent triumph in Cologne to secure a Worlds Elite 15 place in Cologne. We also get Zara’s tips on a variety of race related topics such as competing in doubles, how to overcome set backs and how to improve in the lunges. All this and much more.

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Today we are joined by JK and Georgie. JK has gone from unknown to HYROX Elite over the course of 18 months. JK has been supported by his partner Georgie throughout his journey who recently has started her own HYROX journey. Join us as we chart their journey and provide lots of tips for couples who are on a HYROX journey together. Check out their YouTube here - https://www.youtube.com/@hybridhub Follow on Instagram @jk.hybridcoaching @georgievesely

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Joda Quigley competed in the first ever HYROX in the U.K. alongside husband John. Since those early days Joda launched GIRLCODE BOX which has been helping athletes discover and compete in HYROX for over two years.

Today we speak to Joda alongside Kirsty Campbell and Leanne Bain from the gym. We cover how the gym has evolved with HYROX from those early days until now.

We also cover plenty of tips for athletes including improving as a runner and finding the right sled pull technique for you.

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This week we chat with Jason Curtis the owner of Deadly Dozen races. The event has gained a lot of traction already ahead of its launch in June in Macclesfield. This includes managing to sell out their September race in less than a day.

We discuss the event, what people can expect and also Jason’s philosophy when it comes to Fitness Races. We also take a look at the Deadly Dozen manual which is not just a rule book but a companion guide for anyone wanting to take on any fitness races.

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Sarah Holden returns to the show to discuss the ups and downs of the last 12 months. After struggling with a calf injury late last season, Sarah’s health took a turn for the worse in October 2023 when she discovered she had a pulmonary embolism (PE). PE is a serious and sometimes fatal health condition.

We discuss with Sarah the circumstances leading up to discovering the PE, her recovery and her return to racing at HYROX Glasgow. We also chat about what’s next for her and how she got on with the Crossfit Open.

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This week we welcome Caitlin Robbins and Bryony Keys to the show to discuss the ROX QUEENS community. Whilst existing in other sports, nationwide communities are still a new concept in Fitness Racing. ROX QUEENS is a support network and movement, dedicated to fostering connections and empowering female athletes to challenge themselves both mentally and physically from first timers to some of the Elites. We learn about their beginnings as online community and how they have grown in such a short period of time. We chat about their recent expansion into organising local fitness event and socials across the UK. Finally, we find out about their future plans including the fact that they are going Global with an expansion into Australia ahead of the upcoming HYROX season this summer. Join this free community via the sign-up link in the ROX QUEENS IG bio - @rox_queens to meet local Queens and to be the first to know about local meet-ups run in partnership with their ambassadors and industry experts. Follow the ROX QUEENS Ambassadors on Instagram Caitlin (Founder and London Lead) - @caitlin_robbins123 Bryony (Scotland Lead & Australia Co- Lead)- @coachbryony Erin (Irish Lead) - @mindfullymendingme Natalie (Co- Northern Lead) - @nataliecrom_fitness Lhea (Co- Northern Lead & HYROX Newbies) - @lhea.hylifecoaching Gabbie (Co-Australia Lead) - @gabbyirisfitness

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Harry was born with Cerebral Palsy affecting all four limbs, however that has stopped him pushing his limits and competing in sports. Alongside his coach Jay, he recently successfully completed HYROX Manchester.

We discuss his journey, how the HYROX went and also what HYROX is like as an adaptive athlete. We also find out more about Jay’s history as a HYROX athlete and the upcoming Synchro Games in Lancashire.

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The Fitness Racing Space has exploded in recent years due to the rise of HYROX and DEKAFIT amongst others. ATHX Games offers competitive functional fitness in an event that you complete in less than two and a half hours.

After a highly successful 2023 season, they are back for 2024 with even more events. We speak with Mark the Managing Director to find out how 2023 went and what they have planned for 2024 including the brand new workouts.

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This week we are crossing the pond to chat with Sofia and Britt about running in Washington DC. Both originally come from a background in OCR and met on Discord during the pandemic. Since 2022, Sofia has concentrated on ultra runs and Britt has moved into the weightlifting space. However, they were interested to see what HYROX is all about so took part as a Women’s Doubles team at the recent Washington event.

Listen to find out how they got on, whether they will do another HYROX and more importantly how their experience can help you prepare for your next event.

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This week we are joined by Bryony Keys and Martin Gemmell. Bryony won the Pro Women event. Martin was there judging and volunteering.

The team look back at the biggest ever Glasgow event. What was it like inside the expanded venue? How congested was the track? What was the judging like? Did Host Ian finish the Wall Balls?  We answer all of these questions and much much more.

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On this episode we look forward to 2024 edition of HYROX Glasgow. We are joined by Graham Wells and Mike Nolan to chat everything you need to know.

We cover off getting to the venue, stuff to do beforehand, tips for your race, the map and also some points of rules emphasis. All this and much more.

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This week we are joined by Jade Skillen. Jade has been involved with HYROX in the U.K. since the start and is a HYROX Master Trainer.

 We explore Jade’s sporting background and journey to HYROX. We explore her views on how to improve as a HYROX athlete looking at both the physical and mental aspect. We also consider how you fit training around your busy schedule.

 Finally we look into Jade’s recent race in Dubai where she put down the fastest time by a U.K. Women athlete and consider her path to the World Champs.

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This week we are joined by Camille Grimes, Lauren Calvert and Billy Blower from the Hybrid Performance Centre. HPC was one of the early HYROX affiliated gyms.

Camille and Lauren run the HPC’s HYROX classes. Billy has been attending HYROX since the start. Together we discuss how group HYROX classes are run and have evolved. We also discuss lots of tips for taking on your HYROX including the swinging kettlebell technique and how to improve your sled pull.

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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 improving as an athlete.

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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.

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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.

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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 much more.

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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.

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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 media.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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 stories from this weekend.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Finding HYROX. Moving from HYROX open to HYROX pro. Tips for improving as an athlete. Being a mountain bike racer.

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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.

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Today we speak to Steve and Fran from HYROX Workouts. We dig into the history of one of the fastest growing HYROX related pages on Instagram. We discuss how Steve lays out the workouts, his collaborations with athletes and how each day has a theme. We also explore some tips and tricks to help make you a better HYROX athlete.

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This week we are joined by Luca from Super Human Games and Tom Godec from Team Madness. We preview XRACE which is the new Fitness Race from Super Human Sports coming on 23rd September 2023. We also look back at this past summers Super Human Games.

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You’ve seen him at HYROX U.K. events but now learn his story. We cover his move from Brazil, his early years in the U.K., his coaching roles with WIT & FiiT and how he initially got involved in HYROX. 

Make sure you listen to then end because Gus gives us some great tips on how to improve your HYROX time.

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Is ATHX Games a HYROX and Crossfit alternative? We sit down with Mark Morgan to find out more about this growing U.K. fitness event.

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HYROX has partnered up with the MyCoach App and we speak to Ben from MyCoach to learn more. Find out more about the App and how it can help your HYROX journey.

We also learn more about Ben’s views on coaching, his long running podcast “The Not So Fit Couple” and taking on a farmers carry for 24 hours.

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Finding Hyrox, Evolving your training from other sports. taking on the Pro weights. Difference between solo and Doubles, Hosting your own event

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We are joined by Mat Lock from HYROX Australia and Elite 15 Athlete James Kelly to preview the first HYROX is Australia.

We give you all the hints and information you need to get you ready for Sydney. We also take a look at what is next for HYROX in the APAC region. This includes why Europeans and Americans should look at taking a racecation in the near future.

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This week we are joined by three guests from previous episodes. We discuss what they’ve been up to and what lessons they have learned. 

We also chat about other topics in the Fitness Racing landscape such as the variety of events now available and how youngsters can get involved in functional fitness events.

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Evie Waring - @fitnesswithevie_ and @girlsinsport_podcast

Brian York - @jabaraba1971

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This week we are joined by John Steventon. John is the star of the RowAlong YouTube channel.

We chat about how he got started on YouTube and his HYROX experience. We also provide you some top tips on why you shouldn’t dismiss the rowing part of HYROX and how you can improve.

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This week we are joined by Eddie Dier U.K. General Manager and Amber Ruddle U.K. Head of Marketing. We look back on last season and forward to the 23/24 season. We also take a bit of a deep dive into HYROX UK’s marketing strategy.

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Today we chat to Ciaran, Ciaran took on half a HYROX every hour for 24 hours straight to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support. Learn about how this challenge came about, how it went and whether Ciaran would do it again.

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Today we are joined by Dr Athalie Redwood-Mills from Fiit for Life. We learn how she transitioned from swimmer to rower to Cross Fit Competitor. 

We also find out more about Fiit for Life including what they do and the upcoming HYROX 4 Health project.

Fiit for Life - https://www.fiituk.co.uk/ Fiit for Life on IG - @fiit_for_life_

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Training for HYROX. HYROX visit to TikTox HQ in Ireland. Tips for using TikTok.

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This week we speak to Tor. Tor has incurable Stage 4 breast Cancer which has spread to her bones and is now incurable. However, Tor refuses to be defined by her disease and will be taking on HYROX in London in November.

Listen as we learn more about Tor’s experience with cancer, how she found fitness and how she is raising money to assist others with cancer to commence their own fitness journeys.

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Join us as we take a quick trip to the Emerald Isle on the countdown to Dublin. We visited FSM Bray to watch their PFT. We then caught up with Tom and Dena Hogan to discuss Ireland’s PFT tour, what we can expect at HYROX Dublin and what their plans are for 23/24.

To find a PFT event click here - https://pft.hyrox.com/global

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Dena - @denahogan1

Tom - @hogan.tom

FSM Bray - @fsm.bray

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Marathons. Madness. HYROX World Championships.

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Team Madness - @teammadness_

Chiara Borg - @chiara_borg89

Olivia Lukasewich - @livlukasewich

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We catch up with Rebecca and Graham following their stunning debuts at the HYROX World Champs.

How did they prepare to take on the worlds best in the Elite 15? How did their races go? What is next for them both?

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Rebecca Mason - @becmasonpt

Graham Halliday - @elationfitnesstraining

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Part 2 of the athlete interviews from the HYROX World Championships in Manchester.

In this part we speak to Alex Roncevic, Terra Jackson, Lauren Weeks and more.

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Part 1 of the athlete interviews from the HYROX World Championships in Manchester.

In this part we speak to James Kelly, Kris Rugloski, Michael Sandbach, Hunter McIntyre and more.

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It’s race week so join us for our preview episode. “Ugly” Dave Claxton from OFX and Emma Waring of Team Myzone chat with host Ian Kay about this weekend’s big event. This includes their predictions for the Elite 15 via drafting a team of the athletes they expect to do well.

Check out OFX Podcast here - https://pod.link/1548302503

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Watch this weeks Elite 15 from 7pm (UK Time) on Friday 26 May 2023 on HYROX Website - http://hyrox.com/

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Finding HYROX. Building an Instagram audience. Qualifying for HYROX worlds twice. Developing Sarah Holden Fitness. Working out as a Mum. 

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TV Host Gethin Jones (Morning Live, Strictly Come Dancing) and Coach Sam Dimmick (RM Fitness Manchester) teamed up to take on HYROX. In this episode we learn more about their journey, their race and what’s coming next. 

For more details on RM Fitness - https://www.rmfitness.co.uk/

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Gethin Jones - @gethincjones

Sam Dimmick - @dimmickpt

RM Fitness - @rm_fitness_manchester

Finding HYROX, creating the Roxzone podcast, Science Sundays and Paddle Boarding the Thames.

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Join us as we take a deep dive into the largest UK HYROX event ever. This week we are joined by Team Madness members Chiara Borg, Tom Godec and Imogen Burnell.

How was the venue? How was the course? How were the sleds? We cover all that and more.

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This week we relive the UK’s biggest ever HYROX event with a selection of athlete interviews including Dena & Tom Hogan, the HYROX Workouts team, Yaz Chamberlain and many more.

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This week we are joined by HYROX U.K. General Manager Eddie Dier and also Francesca Dier to discuss the first 2 day HYROX in the U.K.. We cover everything you may need to know about HYROX London II.

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HYROX in Australia. BFT Gyms. Coaching HYROX Athletes. Cologne HYROX Recap. Aiming for the ELITE 15. 

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Yhis episode is partnered by recover X - the mobile cupping masager Recoverx (recoverxx.com)

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Finding and competing at HYROX. HYROX Italy plans. Improving as a HYROX athlete.

Book for HYROX Italy here - https://hyrox.com/event/rimini-day-1/. Use the code UKHXR-10 for a discount.

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HYROX Italy - @HyroxItalia 

Camilla - @camillamassa.athlete

Eugenio - @eugenioleowhite 

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Finding fitness through Spartan and running. Recovering from a stroke in your 30s. HYROX doubles with your husband. Team Relay in Vienna with Team Grit.

Stroke Association - https://www.stroke.org.uk/

Symptoms of Stroke - https://www.stroke.org.uk/what-is-stroke/what-are-the-symptoms-of-stroke

Cardiac Risk in the Young - https://www.c-r-y.org.uk/

Follow Cat on IG - @cat_fahey87

Two HYROX singles, two records. Comparing Open to Pro. Running at a (very) high standard in your 40s. Teaching Les Mills.

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Ian is joined by Alan Strachan from 55 Games and Alan the producer in this short bonus episode to discuss 55 Games.

What is it?

Where is it?

How can you sign up?

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From lifting to fitness racing. Taking on 55 Games. Improving HYROX time. Looking towards the World Championships. Find Graham on Instagram - @elationfitnesstraining

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Finding HYROX. Improving Mixed Doubles time. Inspiring others. Tales from the road. Perfect HYROX snacks. Find AJ on Instagram - @AJ_HYROX Find Poppy on Instagram - @pbul91 Support AJ’s Charity - https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ajhyrox

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History of Superhuman Games. Deep dive into this year’s workouts. Battle at Blaise.  Future of Superhuman Sports.

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Find out how the first DEKA event in the U.K. went. This episode features interviews with JayFit, Peter Kelly, Emma Waring, Evie Waring, Champion Bootcamp and many more

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New Functional fitness event from the famous Nuclear Races

Ian Chats to James Parrish! the man behind Nuclear Races all about their new adventure!

Nuclear Fit - A functional fitness race with a difference

Go to the website for more details and to sign up www.nuclearfit.co.uk

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This week we are joined by Kiaran McEvoy, Kevin Calder and Martin Gemmel. None of them had done a HYROX before. Kiaran took on Manchester as a Solo. Kevin and Martin were a double act at Glasgow.

We speak to them before and after their events. What were they expecting and how did it go?

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Finding HYROX. Social Media Influencing. Recruiting people to race HYROX. Racing in Las Vegas and NYC.

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We are joined by Lynsay McEwen and Jen Morris to look back at HYROX Glasgow.

How did racers cope with that course? What did Scotland make of HYROX? Just how many Built For Athlete bags were there? We try to answer these questions and more.

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This last Saturday was HYROX Glasgow. We were there and we interviewed over 20 athletes in a series of mini interviews. How did they find the event? Have a listen and find out.

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Exclusive interview with Angel Sanz of DEKA Europe as he announces plans for a Ryder Cup Style Competition for DEKAFIT and the DEKA Trifecta’s to be held in Spain in 2023. We are also joined by James Muscart (JayFit on YouTube) and Dave Claxton (OFX Podcast) to deep dive into what this means for DEKA going forward.

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Myzone - https://www.myzone.org/

James Muscart on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKLpavwytNpnqKIJXgTFurA

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This week we are joined by Lynsay McEwen and Graham Wells to discuss Scotland’s first HYROX. We cover everything you may need to know for your visit to Glasgow.

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This week Ian and Producer Alan are joined by Imogen Burnell from Team Madness and George Edwards HYROX Manchester. All four ran HYROX Manchester.

All four had different goals going in. Were these goals achieved and what did they think of the Manchester event? Have a listen and find out.

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We are joined by Emma Waring and Producer Alan to look forward to Manchester HYROX and also to look back on the HYROX European Championships.

Aileen McCann and Row Full Throttle - 

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Ben Gregz Recovery Fund - https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/bengregzrecoveryfund

Myzone - https://www.myzone.org

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Listen as we interview a selection of athletes from this weekends Winter Strive event. Also this episode is quite special as our Host Ian explains in the intro.

Forders Gym - https://www.fordersgymbirmingham.co.uk

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Join us as we speak to Chris Templeman (CrossTraining Clitheroe) and Yancy Culp to discuss DEKA coming to U.K. 

We discuss DEKA Strong on 25 February 2023, future U.K. events in 2023 including a DEKA FIT, the Deka Gym affiliate program and the early plans for the 2023 World Champs.

Register for DEKA Strong on 25 February 2023 here - https://tickets-gbdk.spartan.com/event/DS489

CrossTraining Clitheroe - https://www.crosstrainingclitheroe.com/

DEKA - https://deka.fit/

DEKA gym finder in UK - https://deka.fit/results/?find_what=gym&event_type=&find_where=England&find_when=

Myzone - https://www.myzone.org/

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From Marathons to HYROX, Devoting 2022 to HYROX, Achieving two World Records in one day.

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Going from Instagram ready to HYROX fit, taking on Doubles with your husband, creating YouTube content.

Jen on Instagram - @jenlewispics

Mark on Instagram - @marklewispics

YouTube - https://m.youtube.com/c/MarkLewisfitness

Jen’s journey on YouTube - https://youtu.be/o2BkfFs78d8

Website (including Merchandise) - https://www.marklewis.co.uk/

Mark’s charity challenge - https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/marklewisfitness

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Training Tips, HYROX Documentary, Winter Strive mini preview, HYROX rules debate

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Dena Hogan - @denahogan1

Tom Hogan - @hogan.Tom

Joe Patrick - @sj_6.6.6 

Ryan Thiery - @ryanthiery

Dave Claxton - @ugly.Dave

Adam Carney - @run_doctor_run

Mike Nolan - @Mike_ocr_nolan

Max Schlummer - @schlummi

Martin Gemmel - @gomez_668

Michelle Carney - @chelle.Carney

Hunter McIntyre - @huntthesheriff

Muddy Duck - @uk.ocr

Jen Morris - @just_jen_jen_m

For more information on products and events mentioned 

BLDR Sports - https://bldrinternational.com/en-gb

Myzone - https://www.myzone.org/

Team Hogan Coaching - Contact Dena on Instagram 

Forders Gym Winter Strive - https://www.fordersgymbirmingham.co.uk/about-3

Hunters Academy of Strength - https://haostraining.com/

HYROX - https://hyrox.com/

HYROX documentary - https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=OWrfPCWlDo4

Guests Podcasts

Morning Wood Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/4BPPq9mVpqyB5oEDUfvMW6

OFX Podcast - https://pod.link/1548302503

Roxzone - https://pod.link/1624376627

Hybrid Approach - https://pod.link/1629330154

UKOCR - https://pod.link/1551477554

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Racing 10 HYROX events in 12 months, Tips for travelling, HYROX PFT Tour, World Champs in 2022 and 2023.

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Life before HYROX, Creating and developing a new Sport, Judging movement standards, HYROX expansion.

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HYROX London, Training, Preparing for a Doubles, Team Madness

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Interviews with Tim Wenisch and Becca Mason, the Male and Female winners of London HYROX. Also on site interviews with Seamus from BMS, James and Veronica, Matt Kirk and Darren Forder

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In this bonus episode we review Deka Fit Tenerife with Mark Lewis. Mark is known in the Fitness Racing world for his HYROX YouTube videos so what will he think of Deka Fit? Listen to find out in this special “before and after” episode.

Follow Mark on Instagram - @marklewispics

Marks website - https://www.marklewis.co.uk/

Marks YouTube - https://m.youtube.com/c/marklewisfitness?cbrd=1

Mark vs Deka - https://youtu.be/j5CJ0ruyEfQ

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This week we are joined by Team Myzone athletes Tom and Dena Hogan together with their Team Hogan Coaching athletes Hannah and Ashley Dunbar. We review everything that happened at HYROX London. 

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@denahogan1

@Hogan.tom 

@_coach_hannah_

@adunbar79

@team.myzone 

@bldrsports

Team Hogan Coaching - enquire via Dena’s IG.

Myzone - https://www.myzonemoves.com/

BLDR - https://bldrinternational.com/en-gb

See Tom and Dena at Birmingham - https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=DVKoRgYe-NU 

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OCR Girls, Growing up in lockdown, HYROX in UK, Team Myzone, National Fitness Games and more.

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This week we are joined by Producer Alan, Emma Waring and Tim Wenisch of Team Myzone. We do a deep dive into this weekends HYROX London event. We then round out the episode with a mini interview of Tim fresh from his recent record setting doubles victory.

HYROX Athlete guide - https://hyroxuk.com/athlete-guide

Myzone website - https://www.myzonemoves.com/

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This week we are joined by Charlotte Sweeney who did her first HYROX in Birmingham. We speak to Charlotte both before and after her event. Find out what about her journey to HYROX and whether it met her expectations.

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Listen to insight from Tom & Dena Hogan, Joe Patrick, Greg from RoxLyfe and more.

This is Part 1 of our interviews with athletes from Birmingham Hyrox

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 Eddie Dier from Hyrox HQ, Female Pro winner Becs Mason and Male Pro winner James Kelly  from Birmingham HYROX. 

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This week we look back on Birmingham with the help of James Muscart from Hybrid Approach, Graham Wells and the Roxzone’s Ben & Max.

JayFit on YouTube - https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCKLpavwytNpnqKIJXgTFurA

Hybrid Approach - https://linktr.ee/the_hybrid_approach

Roxzone - https://linktr.ee/theroxzone

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