We start in Texas with DEKA FIT Austin, where athletes packed the arena for two full days of racing. Cheryl and Dave share first-hand stories from the floor, including the atmosphere, judging struggles, and how the relay and elite heats played out.

Across the Atlantic, DEKA FIT made its UK arena debut in Derby. Ian Kay reports back on what worked, what still needs refining, and how it stacked up against the strong Spanish events. From course layout to volunteer shortages to new equipment, the UK launch had the buzz of early HYROX days. Kevin Gregory, AKA Bubbles joined us to give lots of his takes on the latest news as well.

Then we move into one of the most talked-about topics in HYROX right now — the introduction of “fast lane police.” What started as a viral photo turned into a serious debate about fairness, pacing, and how crowded courses should be managed. We break down what it means for athletes at sold-out races and whether it’s the right solution.

Along the way we also cover:
• Why new DEKA machines in the UK felt faster or harder depending on the erg
• Equipment differences between Europe and the U.S.
• The problem of judging consistency across waves
• How event growth is changing the community feel in both DEKA and HYROX
• Whether five-day HYROX events are a great experience or just too big

It’s a full recap of DEKA Austin, the first DEKA FIT UK, and HYROX’s latest move to control race flow.

Guest Links: Ugly Dave | Cheryl Snow | Ian K | Kevin Gregory

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