In this episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast, I’m joined by Josh Van Zeeland.
Josh is one of the most exciting athletes to emerge in HYROX over the past year. He recently finished 5th on his Elite 15 debut in Melbourne and recorded the fastest run split in the entire field, immediately putting himself on the radar as a serious contender at the sharp end of the sport.
We cover:
His background in rugby and how it shaped his engine and resilience
Why his running is such a weapon despite being a bigger athlete
How he manages running volume and intensity without breaking down
Using HRV data to guide training decisions and avoid burnout
Station efficiency, wall ball depth, and lessons from Elite 15 racing
The mindset shift required to move from “happy to be there” to chasing podiums
It’s an honest, detailed conversation that goes deep into training decisions, race execution, and what really separates performances at the Elite level of HYROX.
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In this episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast, I’m joined once again by my HYROX livestream co-commentator Till Shenk for a mid-season Elite 15 check-in.
We recorded this just after the Hamburg and Melbourne Majors, making it the perfect point to step back and assess how the 2025 season is shaping up at the sharp end of the sport.
We cover:
- How the men’s and women’s Elite 15 fields are evolving
- Which athletes are closing gaps fastest and why
- Performances that stood out across Hamburg and Melbourne
- Til’s early-season hot takes and how they’re holding up
- Early predictions as we look ahead to Phoenix and beyond
It’s a fun, honest review with plenty of insight into how HYROX is developing at elite level, and what that means for the rest of the year.
As this episode goes out on Christmas Day, thanks so much for the support throughout the year. I really appreciate you listening, and there’s plenty more to come next year! Have a great Christmas!
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In this episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast, I’m joined by Damian Hughes. Damian is the co host of the High Performance Podcast, a best selling author, and someone who has spent decades studying what drives world class performance.
We talk about the lessons he learned growing up in his dad’s boxing gym, the real traits that separate high performers, and the practical mindset tools HYROX athletes can use when races get uncomfortable. Damian also shares insights and stories from interviews with people like Phil Neville, Usain Bolt, Keely Hodgkinson, Fernando Alonso and Stuart Broad.
It’s a detailed, grounded conversation full of ideas you can apply straight into your training and racing.
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In this episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast I chat with Ben Blake, the series producer behind the HYROX Elite 15 livestreams and one of the key people shaping how millions now watch the sport.Ben explains how the broadcast team went from a chaotic start in Chicago to running huge two day productions around the world. He talks through the scale of the crew, the cameras, the data systems, and the planning behind every race. He also breaks down how the team decides which stories to follow, how they handle penalties, why wireless tech causes issues, and how the livestream helps professionalise the sport.You’ll also hear how they build graphics, replay, VAR style reviews, and athlete features, plus what’s coming next for HYROX coverage and how you can learn to race smarter by watching the pros.Follow Ben at @benyblake and @inspohub.io
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In this episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast, I chat with Gabriella Moriarty (@getfitgabby) - Elite 15 Doubles qualifier for the 2026 HYROX World Championships and an age group mixed doubles world champion.
Gabby shares the full story of her journey into HYROX - from her sporting background, competing in steeplechase at national level, and even once being a body double for Jess Ennis - through to finding the sport, rebuilding her strength after multiple injuries, and qualifying for the Elite 15 alongside Zara Piergianni.
You’ll hear:
• How she transitioned from years on the track to HYROX
• The training focus that helped her stay injury free
• What it was like lining up for her first Elite 15 race
• How she and Zara approach doubles tactics
• The mindset tools she uses to dig deep when the race gets tough
• How burpees became a genuine weapon in her game
• Her brilliant Hero, Hardship, Highlight answers and what drives her today
If you want insights on racing hard, training smart, and performing under pressure, you’ll get a lot from this one.
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In this episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast, I’m chatting with Faisal Abdalla. You’ll likely know him as one of the HYROX MCs and the voice you hear at finish lines around the world, but he’s far more than that. Faisal trains hard, races regularly, and recently completed a half Ironman while juggling HYROX events, coaching, and family life. We talk about how he approaches the role, how his PMA philosophy guides him on and off the mic, and the insights he’s gained from watching thousands of athletes race, struggle, and finish right in front of him. We also get into the moments that stand out after years inside the arena, what it takes to give that much energy every weekend, and how he’s built a career that spans Barry’s Bootcamp, coaching, film sets, and some of the biggest HYROX stages in the world. It was a fun and honest chat, and I think you’ll really enjoy it.
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In this episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast, I chat with 2022 HYROX World Champion Kris Rugloski (@krisrugloski).
Kris has one of the most unique athletic profiles in the sport. She splits her time between HYROX, ultras, and obstacle course racing while working full time as a nanny, and she brings a grounded, thoughtful perspective to all of it. We dig into how she balances training with real life, what she learned from the injuries that kept her out for much of 2024, and why gratitude sits at the centre of her approach to racing and performance.
You’ll hear her honest take on the current HYROX qualifying system, the training structure that keeps her consistent, how she navigates being strong across multiple disciplines, and why female athletes should pay closer attention to their hormonal cycle. It’s a detailed and open conversation with someone who has lived almost every corner of hybrid fitness.
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In this episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast, we chat with David Wetherill (@wetherill.para.fit) - a three-time Paralympian in table tennis, marathon world record holder on crutches, and now a regular face in HYROX.
Born with a rare bone development disorder and a heart condition, David’s story is one of resilience, perspective, and purpose. We dive into:
✔️ Stoicism, pain, and the mindset behind pushing limits
✔️ The story behind his viral table tennis moment
✔️ Lessons from competing at three Paralympic Games
✔️ Running a sub-6-hour marathon on crutches
✔️ His mission to complete an Ironman
It’s an open and thought-provoking conversation packed with honesty, perspective, and lessons that go far beyond sport.
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In this episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast, we chat with Kate Davey (@precisiongolfkate).
Kate’s a regular in the HYROX Elite 15, a relay world record holder, and one of the fastest women ever to compete in the sport.
After suffering a devastating injury following the World Championships - one that left her unable to walk - Kate’s been forced to rebuild from the ground up.
We talk about how the injury happened, the brutal recovery process, and the mindset, structure, and support that are helping her through it. She also shares practical tips on burpees (she’s seriously good at them!) and how she’s finding motivation through rehab.
It’s an open and inspiring conversation about resilience, focus, and what it takes to come back stronger.
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In this episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast we chat with Charlie Botterill. Charlie’s long been one of the most exciting young names in HYROX, and his recent results - including a 54-minute Pro time - have put him firmly in the Elite field, both in singles and doubles. We talk about his decision to go all-in on HYROX, the mindset behind his training, how he structures his training week, what’s driven his big improvements lately, his approach to nutrition, and what it really takes to perform at the top level. It’s a detailed, grounded conversation packed with performance insights, training takeaways, and honest reflections from one of the sport’s hardest-working athletes.
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In this episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast, we chat with Ryan Kent (@dr0pthehammer) - one of HYROX’s most respected athletes and a long-time presence at the sharp end of the sport.
Ryan was the first athlete to break 60 minutes on US soil, a former North American Champion, and the 2023 Chicago Major winner - but this conversation goes far beyond race results.
We talk about:
✔️ How growing up with a professional bodybuilder and arm-wrestler for a dad shaped his mindset
✔️ His early years as a child running prodigy and what drove him to compete
✔️ The lessons he learned on The Selection — a brutal special-forces-style TV experiment
✔️ How he rebuilt confidence after losing his father and struggling for form
✔️ The impact of the late Rylan Schadegg, his doubles partner at the 2025 World Championships
It’s an honest and powerful chat with one of HYROX’s top athletes - full of perspective, resilience, and lessons in rediscovering your “why.”
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In this episode we get to chat with Tiago Lousa. Tiago is one of the sharpest minds in HYROX — coach to Alex Roncevic and Zara Piergianni, an age group world record holder, former world champion, and respected head coach and gym owner.
We recorded this just after Hamburg, where Alex broke the Men’s Pro world record, so Tiago shares a fascinating inside look at that race, how his coaching relationship with Alex’s running coach works, and the changes that helped Alex reach his best-ever form.
In this episode, we cover:
✔️ Alex Roncevic’s world-record performance and the mindset behind it
✔️ How Tiago structures elite training and balances running and strength work
✔️ His coaching philosophy — from managing volume to developing durability
✔️ The lessons he took from training in Kenya on pacing, easy runs, and recovery
✔️ Where he believes HYROX needs to evolve
It’s an open, and insightful conversation with one of the sport’s most respected coaches and athletes.
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Jonah Rosner (@rosnerperformance) joins the Rox Lyfe podcast to share insights from his journey through elite sport and into the world of HYROX coaching.
With a background that includes roles in the NFL, Jonah now runs Rosner Performance, where he helps runners and hybrid athletes boost performance, avoid injury, and train smarter.
In this episode, we cover:
✔️ How to manage training load and reduce injury risk
✔️ Why calves and Achilles strength are critical for HYROX
✔️ The benefits of plyometrics and heat training
✔️ Using data and supplements the smart way
✔️ Recovery strategies and the role of subjective feedback
It’s a detailed, practical conversation packed with science-based takeaways that you can apply directly to your HYROX prep and overall training.
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Mat Lock and Ralf Iwan join the Rox Lyfe podcast for two insider conversations on the future of HYROX.
Mat is the Global Head of Sport and Technical Director of Elite Racing, while Ralf leads the HYROX 365 Academy and Global Coach Education.
In this episode, we cover:
✔️ Athlete licences, anti-doping, consistent course design, judging, and the new penalty box system
✔️ HYROX’s Olympic ambitions and the push to professionalise the elite side of the sport
✔️ The vision of the 365 Academy and the launch of the new Level 2 coach education course
✔️ The return of HYROX Youngstars and the next generation of athletes
✔️ The Sports Science Advisory Council, Red Bull Coaches Camp, and the first HYROX Summit coming to London
Two insightful chats from inside HYROX HQ that reveal how the sport is evolving from the top down.
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In this week's episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast we are joined by Jess Pettrow after a huge season in HYROX. A regular in the Elite 15, Jess raced all of last season’s Majors, finished 9th at the 2025 World Championships in Chicago, won the relay with Australia, and recently set a new Pro Doubles World Record with Joanna Wietrzyk in 54:24.In this episode, we cover:✔️ Her journey into HYROX and what keeps her motivated✔️ Why training with a group has elevated her performance✔️ The mindset and preparation behind competing at the top level✔️ The story of “the bucket” - a motto central to her training✔️ Her goals for the season ahead and what it takes to stay consistent in the Elite 15It’s an open and insightful conversation packed with performance tips, mindset lessons, and behind-the-scenes stories from one of HYROX’s top athletes.
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In this week's episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast I’m chatting with Emilie Dahmen. Just a year ago Emilie was volunteering at a HYROX race to earn study credits, and now she’s a Nike athlete competing with the best in the world. She’s quickly gone from complete beginner to finishing 6th in the Elite 15 in Chicago!
We talk about the whirlwind of her first season, her sporting background, her mindset and how she’s approaching training at this level. It was a fun, open chat with one of HYROX’s most exciting new athletes and brightest stars, and I think you’ll really enjoy it.
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Jon Wynn is back on the Rox Lyfe podcast after delivering his best HYROX performance yet at the 2025 World Championships in Chicago.
A consistent presence in the HYROX Elite 15, Jon has finished in the top 10 at the last three World Championships — 6th in 2023, 9th in 2024, and 5th this year at the age of 38 while balancing life as a dad of two.
In this episode, we cover:
✔️ How he turned a season of setbacks into his best-ever HYROX performance
✔️ The role of heat training & cooling in his race prep
✔️ His Achilles rehab journey and what it’s taught him
✔️ Doubles ambitions alongside Graham Halliday
✔️ His candid perspective on HYROX World Championship relay selection
It’s an open, honest conversation filled with performance tips, training insights, and mindset lessons from one of the sport’s grittiest competitors.
Follow Jon on Instagram at @jonwynnfitnessandsobriety
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In this episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast, I’m joined by Bjoern Schinke (@bjoernschinke) - coach to 2025 HYROX World Champion Linda Meier.
Bjoern has also worked with 2021 World Champion and former world record holder Tobias Lautwein, and before HYROX he coached Germany’s men’s eight rowing team to Olympic silver.
His approach blends movement efficiency, neuro-athletic training, and mindset coaching - helping athletes perform at the highest level while often training on surprisingly low volume.
In this episode, we cover:
✔️ How he helped Linda reach the top with one of the lowest training volumes in the Elite field
✔️ Why movement efficiency & neuroathletic training could be game-changers in HYROX
✔️ The role of mindset, pacing & patience in racing
✔️ Why joy might be the most powerful performance tool of all
It’s an open, detailed conversation full of performance insights and mindset lessons for anyone who wants to train smarter for HYROX.
You can find out more about Bjoern, his training, and his podcast at...
@bjoernschinke
@strongmoveclub
@strongforlife_podcast
@thehybridcode
www.strongmove.de
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In this episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast we chat with Dylan Scott. Dylan has been a fixture at the elite level of HYROX for years and most recently finished 3rd in the Elite 15 at the 2025 World Championships. In this conversation we cover a lot. We spend time on the mental side of performance - from his “why,” to the growth that’s helped him stop getting in his own way, to his mindset on the start line, and the lessons he’s taken from both setbacks and podium finishes. We also dive into his training, the drama of Chicago World Championships, and the story behind his fiery “Do I have to remind you who I am?” Vegas win. It's always fun talking with Dylan - I think you’ll really enjoy it.
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In this episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast, I’m joined by world-renowned movement coach and author of The Lost Art of Running, Shane Benzie (@shane.benzie).
Shane has worked with HYROX athletes, Olympians, tribal communities, and elite performers across seven continents - blending biomechanics, anthropology, and real-world experience to radically improve how we move.
We dive deep into how you can become a faster, more efficient, and more resilient athlete - without necessarily getting “fitter.” Whether you’re chasing HYROX PBs or just want to move better, this one’s packed with lightbulb moments.
We cover:
The major technique flaw 84% of runners are making
How to use “tripod feet” to improve stride, power, and stability
Why impact and airtime aren’t the enemies you think they are
Lessons from African training camps, extreme athletes, and military operatives
How desk posture affects run performance - and what to do about it
Plus: cadence, carbon shoes, curve theory, and elastic recoil
If you're interested in improving your running / performance in HYROX, this one is for you!
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