RMR Training Podcast returns with Rich Ryan, Meg Jacoby, and Kent breaking down their HYROX season openers, the Boston race recap, Elite 15 controversy, athlete mindset shifts, and new penalty rules shaking up the sport. Hear how top athletes balance performance, pressure, and perspective heading into the 2025 season.👉 Listen now for strategy, stories, and behind-the-scenes HYROX insight!

00:00 – Season Kickoff + Sponsor Shoutout
Rich opens the episode with a nod to Roxop, the game-changing HYROX analytics tool, before catching up with Meg and Kent on their first races of the season.

18:45 – Kent’s Boston Comeback
Kent dives deep into his season opener—how he rebuilt confidence, executed his race plan, and rediscovered his competitive edge after time away from the Elite 15.

49:12 – The Generational Shift in HYROX
The crew debates whether a new wave of young athletes is truly taking over—and what experience, composure, and perspective still bring to the sport.

1:08:03 – Race Mindset and Motivation Shifts
Rich, Kent, and Meg share how their “win or nothing” mentalities have evolved into a more grounded approach—one that fuels longevity and joy in the sport.

1:42:17 – Chalk Controversy and Penalty Debates
They unpack the season’s first major rule dispute, from the chalk scandal to penalty box drama, and how HYROX can create fairer, more transparent standards moving forward.

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Rich breaks down a wild HYROX weekend in Hamburg—what worked, what didn’t, and how he’ll level up next. Get a candid race-grade on tactics, training, and mindset, plus the exact tweaks he’s making to close the gap on a Worlds spot. Expect steady-pace strategy talk, sleds vs. runs, burpee judging pitfalls, why heavy strength still matters (hello, farmers & lunges), and the 1% mental slip that’s still bugging him.
If you’re chasing your next HYROX PR, this episode gives you actionable pacing ideas, training structure you can steal, and a gut-check on the headspace required to finish strong.
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00:00 – Welcome from Hamburg + community shoutouts
03:49 – New race tactic: steady pacing vs. “hammer the sleds”
11:17 – Sleds to burpees: gains made, penalties avoided (and what backfired)
19:34 – Training takeaways: threshold running, biomechanics, and heavy strength gaps
26:40 – Mental game & the 1% that slipped: owning the wall balls and the last run

Discover what’s really working in HYROX training—and what isn’t. From strength blocks and aerobic conditioning to biomechanics, recovery, and supplements, this guide breaks down proven strategies to help you perform better on race day.

• 03:15 Why you can’t just copy CrossFit or running principles into HYROX training

• 12:42 Strength blocks, velocity-based training, and the role of plyometrics

• 28:50 Zone 2 aerobic work, cycling benefits, and how to balance recovery

• 47:10 Structuring quality sessions and maximizing time in Zone 4

• 1:08:25 Biomechanics, nutrition tweaks, and the new RMR running program