Hybrid Sport Media

In this week’s episode, we sit down with rising HYROX Elite 15 athlete Josh Van Zeeland to talk about his recent injury, the mindset that has gotten him through and how he's making his comeback by building JVZ 2.0.Josh burst onto the HYROX scene with a series of incredible performances, quickly putting himself into the Elite 15. But at the HYROX Phoenix Major, everything changed when a serious hamstring injury forced him to pull out mid-race.Now post surgery, Josh joins us to talk through the full story - from the moment the injury happened in Phoenix, to the mental and physical challenges of setbacks. Josh also shares how he’s approaching mindset, training, and nutrition during recovery, and what his path back to the Elite 15 now looks like.If you’ve ever dealt with injury, setbacks, or rebuilding after a tough moment in sport, this is an episode you’ll want to hear!

In this week’s episode, we sit down with HYROX Elite 15 athlete and coach - Jess Pettrow.While many know Jess for her performances on the HYROX race floor, today we're talking about the coach behind the athlete. Jess has over a decade of experience in coaching a variety of sports, now with a key focus on HYROX and hybrid athletes. She shares her coaching philosophy, how she balances strength and endurance, common mistakes she sees in HYROX prep and how to structure a season for long-term progress.We also dive deep into the importance of mindset and how she translates elite-level principles into practical programming for everyday athletes. Whether you’re chasing Elite 15 or your first finish line, this episode is a must listen from one of the best coaches (and athletes) in the HYROX space.

In this week's episode, JK is joined by none other than Brakken Kracker - a former elite obstacle course racer, a running coach and host of the very popular podcast - The Running Public. Brakken discusses his perspective on training systems, compromised running and the future of hybrid sports like Hyrox, including his predictions on what we will see within the men's and women's Elite 15 fields over the next few years.You can find The Running Public here on Instagram or wherever you get your podcasts.

In this week's episode, Bernice sits down with Hyrox athlete Jordi Gunn to talk about how she has navigated her fitness and training during pregnancy, postpartum and motherhood. Jordi gives a raw and unfiltered insight into the ups and downs of training during pregnancy and postpartum, reflecting on the reality of both maintaining and building her fitness, all while being an incredible mother to her three children.

How did James Kelly comeback from 6th place into the wall balls to finish in 2nd place and qualifying for Worlds at the Hyrox Phoenix Major? The answer - mindset.Join James and Bernice as the pair discuss JK's elite race in Phoenix, and more importantly - everything that came before the race. His struggles with overtraining, the disappointment of the Melbourne Major and a shift in mindset that ultimately earnt him the extraordinary finish we saw in Pheonix - and that's just a small preview of this episode!

In this week's episode, Bernice sits down with Rox Queens Australian Ambassador, Cliona Mc. The girls discuss how Rox Queens - a female athlete network - came to be and how they are making change all over the world. They specifically discuss the Rox Queens plans down under as Hyrox and fitness racing continues to grow. To find out more about the Rox Queens, follow them on Instagram at rox_queens

Hybrid Sport Media is back for 2026! And we're starting with a bang...The third HYROX Major of the 25-26 Season is almost upon us, and with that comes our preview episode. Joining me is our friend across the ocean, Ian Kay from UKHXR, as well as fellow Aussie and creator of Rox Radar, Marcus. In this episode we breakdown the line-ups for the elite solo and doubles races while answering your burning questions. Who's new to the field? Who do we think will win? Who is most likely to qualify? We also discuss the new qualifying system released by HYROX earlier this week that has everyone talking. Be sure to follow UKHXR and Rox Radar on Instagram!

It’s been a hot minute… but we’re back!This week, we dive into the second HYROX Major of the season, and we’re bringing in a familiar face - our good friend Ian Kay from UKHXR. Ian and Bernice break down the Melbourne field, including the rookies of the race and the athletes to watch.From international rivalries to breakout contenders and podium predictions, this episode sets the stage for an electric weekend downunder!

In this week's episode, we're joined by Ian Kay from UKHXR to breakdown the first Major of the Hyrox season! We talk through the line-up for the Elite 15 solos and doubles taking place in Hamburg on Friday 3 and Saturday 4 October.

In this week's episode, JK is facilitating a 4x4 Metcon in podcast style. We're focusing on four specific topics: 1. Time-restricted training2. Progressive programming3. Compromised running4. Owning your results Hit up JK on instagram if you have any questions!

In this week's episode, JK and Georgie Vesely have taken over the mic! Listen in for a variety of questions from our audience with both JK and Georgie giving their honest opinions.

Want to know how to fuel for your next Hyrox race? Then this is the episode for you! This week we're talking all things sports performance nutrition with Georgie Vesely who has a Certificate 4 in Sports Nutrition. We break it into four key pillars: pre-race, intra race, post race and everyday nutrition for the hybrid athlete. If you have any questions or want to find out more, make sure to follow or message Georgie on Instagram - georgievesely

Calypso Sheridan is making waves in not only the Hyrox circles, but DEKA too! Having recently won Sydney Women's Pro in an incredible time of 1:02:48, Calypso is not far off qualifying for an Elite 15 Major this season.

It's our 50th episode! And to celebrate, we're bringing you 50 Hyrox tips! You can find each tip below. JK’s 50 Hyrox Tips ​Run the roxzone ​Don’t go out too hot ​The only time pace doesn't matter is at the wall balls ​Eat your carbs​The race doesn’t start until after the rower  ​Lean forward on your lunges​Run your own race, not anyone else’s  ​Have a race plan ​Your recovery is just as important as your training ​Sleep should be number one ​Train your compound movements - squats, deadlifts and bench press ​Focus on what’s in front of you, not what’s next ​Break up the station in your mind​There is always one more rep when it comes to the wall balls  ​Don’t get caught up in fast vs slow courses ​No one cares about your specific station time but you​The data you get from your Hyrox race is gold. Use it! ​Don’t get caught up in ‘practicing each station’ in training. ​Erg training is very important ​Pace the ergs ​Know your erg damper setting before your race ​Grip strength is more important than you think ​Train like you race ​There is no one way to train for a Hyrox​Prove to yourself you won’t give up by not giving up in your training​Don’t let one ‘bad station’ or ‘bad run’ impact the other 95% of your race  ​Breathe! ​Control what you can control ​Reserve your energy on race day  ​Get the right shoes for you and train in them! ​Delete social media a week before your race ​You don’t have to practice your race before you race​Prioritise running in your training  ​80/20 running rule in training ​VO2 Max training is overrated  ​Make sure you know the judging standards​Respect the judges!! ​Take breaks in the sled push when you feel you need them​Make sure you know the course  ​Bring your own chalk (if allowed!)​Don’t try something new on race day  ​Consider the temperature on the day ​If you feel like people are watching you, they’re probably not​The amount you get out of a race is dependent on the amount you put in  ​Stop blaming Hyrox for your race not going 100% right  ​Be humble ​You’re not always going to enjoy your training​Sign up to other events than just a Hyrox  ​Celebrate your wins, learn from the losses ​Keep learning!  

Have you ever wondered if you can train for a marathon and a Hyrox simultaneously? JK is breaking it down for us this week as he is currently preparing for the Sunshine Coast Marathon and his first Major of the Hyrox season. In this week's episode, we discuss JK's current training volume and how it differs from his usual hybrid training. We also dive into the importance of strength training for a marathon (it's not just about running!) as well as the difference between training for a half marathon vs a full marathon.

In this week's episode, we spoke with Declan McGovern from DEKA + Spartan Australia, NZ and Fiji. DEKA is the decathlon of hybrid racing, designed to allow ALL levels the opportunity to celebrate the power of fitness.Declan talks about DEKA's growth across the APAC region, including the athletes heading over for this year's World Championships, as well as their ongoing plans for the fitness racing event down under.

This week we sat down with the Co-Founder of HYROX and Olympic Medalist Mo Fuerste. Mo is a champion in his own right, having competed in three Olympics and winning two golds and a bronze medal! Mo talks about his experience as an elite athlete and how this has shaped his career as Co-Founder of the biggest fitness race in the world. He explains how he met his Co-Founder, Christian Toetzke, and founded the company. We cover the recent World Championships, the sled turf, the qualifying system, elite doubles and of course - the plans for HYROX to become an Olympic sport at the Brisbane 2032 Games.

This week we're recapping everything that was the HYROX WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 24-25! Join Bernice and special guests - Ian from UKHXR and Flo from Hyrox Daily - as we recap the Elite 15 Solo races, the Invitational Mixed Relays and the Elite 15 Doubles. We also share our thoughts on the qualifying system for both Elite 15 single and double races for the 25-26 season, and discuss the new rulebook.

Join elite athletes James Kelly and Joanna Wietrzyk as they dive into a full recap of the Hyrox World Championships 24-25!JK and Jo discuss each of their Elite 15 races as well as their Mixed Relay win for Team Australia! Hear their thoughts on Team USA's disqualification from the relay, their withdrawals from the Elite 15 doubles, and of course the topic that everyone is talking about from Worlds - the sleds. Both JK and Jo give a sneak peak into their plans for the Hyrox 25-26 season and beyond. Don't miss this exciting episode as the Aussies give a behind the scenes view of the Hyrox elite!

The time is finally here...it's our Hyrox World Championships preview for the 24-25 season!Bernice is joined by UKHR's Ian Kay as they go through the Elite 15 line-up for what is almost guaranteed to be the most competitive World Championships we've ever witnessed.