RMR Training Podcast

What would we do differently if we started HYROX training today? Rich Ryan and Meg Jacoby share the biggest lessons from their racing careers, covering strength training, running volume, endurance, nutrition, recovery, and race-day mindset. Learn how to avoid common HYROX training mistakes, train smarter, prevent burnout, and improve your performance without sacrificing long-term progress.00:05:53 – HYROX Racing Advice: Mindset, Goals & Enjoying the Process00:19:06 – Strength Training for HYROX: How Much Is Enough?00:30:53 – HYROX Nutrition: Fueling, Carbs & Recovery00:38:57 – Endurance Training: Running Volume vs. Cross-Training00:50:31 – Recovery, Rest Days & Training Discipline

Are you pacing your HYROX race correctly, or going too hard too early?Rich Ryan and Meg Jacoby break down how to master HYROX pacing, understand RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion), and use training zones to improve race-day performance.Learn the difference between Zone 2, threshold training, and VO2 max efforts, how to avoid common pacing mistakes, and why listening to your body can be more valuable than constantly checking your heart rate.Train smarter, manage your effort, and finish your next HYROX race stronger.00:00 – Introduction: Rich Ryan & Meg Jacoby Catch Up13:19 – HYROX Pacing Mistakes: Why Going Out Too Fast Hurts Performance21:53 – Understanding RPE: How to Pace Without Relying on Heart Rate30:21 – Zone 2 to Zone 4: Finding the Right Training Intensity50:21 – Zone 5, Mental Toughness & Race-Day Pacing Strategies

Rich Ryan breaks down his HYROX Tampa solo race victory, sharing insights into his training, race preparation, and execution. Then, Matt Mason from Race Brain joins the podcast to preview the HYROX Hamburg Major, discussing the biggest Elite 15 storylines, key matchups, and what to watch as the competition heats up.From race-day strategy to elite HYROX competition, this episode covers it all!00:00 – Introduction: HYROX Tampa Recap & Hamburg Major Preview02:15 – Rich Ryan's HYROX Tampa Victory: 54:28 Race Breakdown~28:30 – Matt Mason Joins: HYROX Hamburg Elite 15 Preview~34:30 – Women's Elite 15: Joanna Wättrich vs. Alyssa McElheny~41:20 – HYROX Qualification System & Challenger Division Strategy

What are the best tools, gear, and strategies for HYROX training and racing?In this episode of the RMR Training Podcast, Rich Ryan, Meg Jacoby, and Ryan Kent compete in the ultimate HYROX draft, choosing their favorite cardio equipment, strength tools, running shoes, supplements, recovery methods, and dream race destinations.From improving endurance and building strength to finding the perfect HYROX racing shoe, the crew debates what really matters for performance. Plus, a bonus discussion on race pacing, mental toughness, and lessons from HYROX Boston.YouTube Chapters02:50 – The Ultimate HYROX Draft: Rules and Categories07:05 – Best Cardio and Strength Equipment for HYROX Training19:49 – Best HYROX Running Shoes, Supplements, and Recovery Tools23:24 – Dream HYROX Doubles Partners and Race Destinations01:08:28 – HYROX Boston Recap: Race Pacing, Mental Toughness, and Lessons Learned

What’s the hardest part of HYROX training? It might not be the workouts.Rich Ryan and HYROX World Champion Meg Jacoby break down the biggest challenges athletes face, from training structure and nutrition to recovery, race-day performance, and mental toughness.Discover why training harder doesn't always mean getting faster, how to avoid common HYROX training mistakes, and what really matters when preparing for race day.🔥 Train smarter and improve your HYROX performance with RMR Training: https://www.rmr.training/rmr-appSubscribe for more HYROX training tips, expert coaching advice, and race-day strategies!00:04:54 – HYROX Workout Structure: Are You Training Effectively?00:08:20 – Building a HYROX Training Plan That Actually Works00:17:53 – HYROX Nutrition: Why Underfueling Hurts Performance00:33:55 – Race-Day Performance: Why Your Training Doesn't Always Translate01:00:38 – The Biggest Mental Challenge in HYROX: Stop Comparing Yourself to Others