In this episode, Rich goes deep on his HYROX race weekend in Phoenix — what went down, what went right, what hurt (a lot), and the big takeaways from race day.

He also breaks down what’s next in training as he shifts focus toward the next block and future races.

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In this two-part RMR Training Podcast episode, Rich Ryan is joined by Meg Jacoby and Matt Mason (HYROX Rundown) to break down HYROX race preparation, long-term training progress, mindset, tapering, and the new HYROX elite qualification system.

Learn how to build confidence for race day, avoid overtraining, and understand how the updated points system impacts elite and emerging athletes.

Intro + Meg Jacoby (Training & Race Prep)

00:00 – Welcome to the RMR Training Podcast
03:45 – Why confidence comes from long-term consistency
10:12 – Tapering mistakes athletes make before race day
18:30 – When to push intensity vs when to pull back
28:40 – Overtraining, recovery, and trusting your body
41:15 – Mental prep: calming the mind before race day
52:10 – Why “more work” isn’t better (and usually hurts performance)

58:30 – Introducing Matt Mason & The HYROX Rundown
1:01:45 – Why HYROX changed the elite qualification system
1:09:20 – How the new points-based system actually works

Matt Mason (HYROX Qualification System & Sport Breakdown)

58:30 – Introducing Matt Mason & The HYROX Rundown1:01:45 – Why HYROX changed the elite qualification system1:09:20 – How the new points-based system actually worksThanks for checking out the podcast. If you’re training for HYROX and want to get better fast, grab one of our free guides below. These break down exactly how we think about training, programming, and performance for HYROX.Free HYROX Guides:🔹 How to Build Your Own HYROX Programhttps://www.rmr.training/how-to-build-your-own-hyrox-training-program-g🔹 My Top 5 Favorite Workouts for HYROXhttps://www.rmr.training/mt-rushmore🔹 Improve Your Running for HYROXhttps://www.rmr.training/running-for-hyrox-guide🔹 How to Build a Base of Fitness for HYROXhttps://www.rmr.training/hyrox-base-builder-guidePick one, download it, and put it to work.Appreciate you being here 👊

Rich, Ryan Kent, and Meg Jacoby go back to 2016 and break down how their past shaped their HYROX journey today—mindset, resilience, setbacks, and staying in love with the process. Meg shares a real update on her knee injury, PRP treatment, and why she’s taking recovery seriously. No fluff—just real talk on training, identity, and what it takes to keep showing up.
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00:00 Intro + what this episode is about
08:45 Meg knee update + PRP plan
22:30 Controlling the narrative online
35:10 2016 stories: Kent’s Spartan grind
52:40 Rock bottom → rebuild + mindset shift

In this episode, Rich goes solo to talk about the best practices he has found during a big block of walking lunges. Topics include how to get better at power, strength, and speed, as well as the best ways to recover.

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Thanks for checking out the podcast. If you’re training for HYROX and want to get better fast, grab one of our free guides below. These break down exactly how we think about training, programming, and performance for HYROX.

Free HYROX Guides:

🔹 How to Build Your Own HYROX Program
https://www.rmr.training/how-to-build-your-own-hyrox-training-program-g

🔹 My Top 5 Favorite Workouts for HYROX
https://www.rmr.training/mt-rushmore

🔹 Improve Your Running for HYROX
https://www.rmr.training/running-for-hyrox-guide

🔹 How to Build a Base of Fitness for HYROX
https://www.rmr.training/hyrox-base-builder-guide

Pick one, download it, and put it to work.
Appreciate you being here 👊

Live community Q&A recorded Jan 1, 2026—supplement staples, post-race downtime, doubles vs solo intensity, wall ball strategy, and run-volume swaps.

00:00 New Year kickoff + dad life

06:30 Supplement stack basics

18:45 Sauna/ice bath reality check26:40 Post-race reset + reverse taper

36:50 Doubles vs solo + best wall ball method

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Listen to the RMR Training Podcast for more training info

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Thanks for checking out the podcast. If you’re training for HYROX and want to get better fast, grab one of our free guides below. These break down exactly how we think about training, programming, and performance for HYROX.

Free HYROX Guides:

🔹 How to Build Your Own HYROX Program
https://www.rmr.training/how-to-build-your-own-hyrox-training-program-g

🔹 My Top 5 Favorite Workouts for HYROX
https://www.rmr.training/mt-rushmore

🔹 Improve Your Running for HYROX
https://www.rmr.training/running-for-hyrox-guide

🔹 How to Build a Base of Fitness for HYROX
https://www.rmr.training/hyrox-base-builder-guide

Pick one, download it, and put it to work.
Appreciate you being here 👊

Ryan Kent just went through one of the wildest HYROX stretches we’ve seen:

9 races in ~11 weeks, constant travel, and a full-on mindset rebuild after a tough run of DNFs. In this episode,

Rich Ryan and Ryan break down what that kind of race density does to your body, your training, and (more importantly) your head.We talk about the shift from “win at all costs” to “execute a race you’re proud of,” how confidence gets rebuilt one finish at a time, and the exact mental tools Ryan is using when the race starts whispering “quit.”

If you’ve ever struggled mid-race, felt your identity tied to results, or wondered whether you can still compete hard without being miserable… this one’s for you.

Topics include:

HYROX race strategy, mental resilience, DNFs, mantras, pacing vs. aggression, course speed differences, doubles tactics, and balancing elite competition with real life.

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00:00 – Intro + “Welcome to the 40–44 age group” (and the trash talk begins)

08:45 – The truth about racing constantly: why people do it (and why it’s risky)

17:30 – DNFs, quitting, and the comeback rule: don’t open the floodgates

30:10 – Mindset shift: from “I have to win” to “run a race I’m proud of”

42:20 – Mental tools that actually work: mantras (“strong desire”) + “it’s supposed to hurt”

Rich Ryan and elite Hyrox athlete Meg MJ Jacoby break down training, racing, and recovery while balancing real life. From Rich’s first weeks as a new dad to MJ’s return to peak Hyrox form after injury, this episode covers how to train smarter, race less, and improve performance through patience, efficiency, and execution. A must-listen for Hyrox athletes, hybrid competitors, and busy parents chasing PRs.

00:00 – Training realityRich shares how sleep, recovery, and training look in the first weeks of parenthood.

07:15 – Balancing Hyrox, family, and workWhy elite and age-group athletes must “cut the fluff” to perform at a high level.

18:40 – Racing less to get fasterMJ explains why frequent Hyrox races can stall progress and hurt long-term results.

30:10 – Returning from injury the right wayLessons from MJ’s comeback: patience, accountability, and trusting the process.

46:30 – What actually improves Hyrox timesEfficiency, transitions, and small training adjustments that matter most at higher levels.

Unlock pro-level SkiErg and RowErg strategy for HYROX with world-record holder James Hall. Fix your form, choose the right damper, and train smarter for faster race times.

00:03:25 — The Truth About ERG Misinformation

00:06:52 — Ideal Damper Settings & Stroke Rates for HYROX

00:17:10 — SkiErg Efficiency Myths Debunked

00:43:54 — RowErg Strategy: How to Pace Without Blowing Up Your Legs

01:03:40 — Judging Standards, Doping Tests & the Future of HYROX

Work with the RMR team to build the engine, speed, and strength you need for your next HYROX:👉 https://www.rmr.training/rmr-app-yt