Since our last episode (this time last year), Lauren Weeks has smashed another HYROX season — 3 major wins, a World Championship title in Elite Doubles with Lauren Griffith, 3rd in Elite Solo, and a relay race that got everyone talking.
But it’s not just the results. Lauren is known as one of the most welcoming and encouraging athletes in the Elite 15, and in this episode, you’ll hear exactly why.
We chat about:
- Balancing elite racing with mum life (Lily is the best training partner)!- How to keep showing up when the season gets tough- Why lifting others up matters just as much as winning
- What Laurens next Hyrox season looks like
- Thoughts on the new penalty box
- Unfinished business in the 100K
It’s real, it’s honest, and it’s very Lauren.
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In this episode, we chat with Emma Dearden – HYROX athlete, coach, school teacher, and proud member of the Scotland relay team at the latest HYROX World Champs.Emma shares her journey from CrossFit to HYROX, how she found her spark again after burnout, and what it means to juggle high-level training with a full-time teaching role. She's not just competing – she's leading by example and inspiring the next generation of female athletes both in and out of the classroom.We dive into:💥 Her transition from CrossFit to Hyrox🧠 Rebuilding her mindset after stepping away from competition🏋️♀️ Her journey to a sub 70 Women’s Pro 📣 Why it’s so important for female athletes to tune into their bodies🇬🇧 Representing Scotland on the relay stage at the Hyrox World Champs✨ What it means to be a role model for young girls in sportThis episode is packed with real talk, smart training tips, and major inspiration.Follow Emma over on instagram : @em_j_7If you enjoyed this episode please consider following the show and leaving a review, it helps us reach more people and speak to more incredible guests! Find us @weareatalanta and remember to tag us when you listen! Thank you, see you next week!As always, a huge thank you to our sponsors for supporting us on this journey.LSKD : Use code ATALANTA20 for 20% off LSKDMyProtein : Use code ATALANTA for discount at checkout.
In this episode, we sit down with powerhouse sisters Margot and Charlotte Vandenlindenloof – the Belgian sisters who’ve made a name for themselves in Hyrox! Fresh off their 5th place finish in the Elite Women’s Doubles at the Chicago World Champs, the duo reflects on what it took to get there and how their bond has shaped their success.
We chat about their journey into the sport, what it’s like training and competing as sisters, and how they support each other both on and off the race floor. From performance mindset to the balance between structure and fun in training, they share the lessons they’ve learned on the road to elite competition.
Expect plenty of insights, real talk, and laughs as we dive into the strength of sisterhood, the realities of high-level hybrid racing, and what’s next for this dynamic duo - will they always stay as a duo…..?!
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This week we’re joined by adaptive athlete and nutrition coach Sydney Peterson, who’s redefining what strength and performance look like.
After watching her take on the Hyrox World Champs in Chicago, we knew we had to sit down with her.
In this episode, Sydney shares what it’s like to compete in the first season of the Hyrox Adaptive Invitational, her training approach while living with cerebral palsy, and the mental and physical growth that’s come along the way — including her first strict ring muscle-up (yep, you read that right 💪). A crossfitter at heart, Sydney loves a challenge!
We talk about:
Sydney’s story is powerful, real, and genuinely inspiring. Whether you’re an athlete, coach, or just need a reminder of what’s possible, this one’s for you.
If you'd like to follow Sydneys journey or get in touch with her about nutrition then check out her instagram - @sydney_
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In this episode, we’re joined by the visionary behind Hyrox itself — Mintra Tilly, Director of Sport at Hyrox and the mind behind the race format that’s redefining functional fitness globally.
Mintra shares her unlikely entry into fitness, how she went from avoiding sport altogether to building one of the fastest‑growing fitness events in the world. We dive into the early ideas behind the Hyrox format, how it’s evolved, and the strategy and intention behind today’s race design.
As a woman leading in a traditionally male-dominated space, Mintra speaks on the importance of female presence in sport and why she’s so passionate about making Hyrox inclusive and empowering for women around the world.
On top of that, we break down some of the new rules you need to know for this season and find out what went wrong in Chicago with the sleds.
Whether you’re an athlete, coach, or just obsessed with Hyrox like we are — this episode is a must‑listen! 🎧
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Fresh off a sweaty training session together in Dubai, we sat down with elite Hyrox athlete and coach Jade Skillen for a lighthearted but insightful chat about all things training, female physiology, and performance.
In this episode, we unpack:
• How understanding female physiology can transform training and recovery
• The rise of Hyrox and what sets it apart in the world of fitness competitions from an athlete who has been in the sport from the start
• Why females need to consider their unique physiology and use it in their training to improve performance and enhance recovery
• Jade’s personal journey as both an athlete and coach, and the lessons she’s learned along the way
Whether you’re new to Hyrox or deep in the performance game, this episode blends laughs, knowledge, and real-world advice to help you train smarter—especially if you’re a female athlete or coach working with women.
An episode we have been meaning to do for a while and one that has come at the perfect time. We hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed recording it!
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This week, we’re joined by the latest, youngest star of the Hyrox season — Emilie Dahmen. At just 20 years old, Emilie made waves with a standout win at the Last Chance Qualifier in Barcelona, securing her spot in the Elite 15 for the World Championships.
We talk about her whirlwind journey, how it felt to compete (and crush it!) in Chicago, and what it's like to be the youngest athlete on the elite start line.
Emilie shares her mindset, training approach, and how she’s navigating the pressure, hype, and opportunities of becoming one of Hyrox’s most exciting new athletes. Oh — and she even shares a few tips from Gen Z on how to get the most out of ChatGPT.
One for the future — and one to watch right now, the 25/26 season is going to be an exciting one!
To follow Emilie's journey head to her Instagram @emilie.dmn
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In this episode, we’re joined by the one and only Dr. Stacy Sims—researcher, author, scientist, and leading expert on female physiology and training. This was a real pinch-me moment for us! We’ve followed Stacy for years, read her books, taken her courses, and watched her TED Talks—so having her as our very first guest on Atalanta is an absolute dream.
Our visions are aligned as Stacy’s mission is to help girls and women understand their unique physiology and to be empowered as active and confident females. Since science guiding women’s health and performance has been incomplete or based on male physiology, Stacy is leading the way to rewrite the path and she is doing an incredible job!
Stacy competed in her first Hyrox in Auckland, and we kick things off chatting about that experience before diving into all the gold: hybrid training and fuelling strategies for women, training with your cycle, supplements, RED-S, returning to training postpartum, and so much more.
This episode is a MUST listen for every female athlete!
To learn more about the topics covered in the podcast or anything else related to female physiology and training, check out Stacy’s articles and newsletter. All her socials are also linked below if you don’t follow her already!
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Introducing…. Atalanta! Our new brand! It’s still us behind the mics but we have a new name, a fresh new look and our aim is to elevate female athletes in the Hybrid Space. We want to speak up, create conversations and celebrate female athletes, it’s time for the men to move over.. and let the women talk about the women!! After all, we’re known to be pretty good at it!
In today’s episode we explain all about Atalanta and this next chapter.
We recap over the incredible weekend of racing in Chicago for the Hyrox World Champs and also go through some of the new rules that have been released for the 25/26 season.
Thank you for all your support this past year and for helping us get to this stage, we are so excited to continue this journey and keep bringing you incredible conversations with incredible women!
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Please note : Since recording this episode it has been clarified that for the Elite Pro Doubles Qualification there is only 1 time required to qualify for the Elite 15, not an average of 2 like the solo divisions.
Avril McClement is proof that age is just a number, with the right attitude you can achieve anything!
We absolutely loved having the chance to sit down and speak to Avril after her recent Hyrox race in London Olympia where she not only completed her first solo race but also broke the World Record for the 65-69 age group!
We discuss Avril’s background as a dancer, her battle with depression and how sport and her competitive spirit has helped her get through tough times and injury. It is an episode that resonates and inspires all at once!
Keep on inspiring and pushing those limits Avril! It is amazing to be able to follow your journey and we will continue to do so as you take on the World Championships in Chicago.
You can follow Avrils Hyrox journey on instagram @savageat65
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Sarah Holden is an athlete, mother and inspiration to so many - it was an absolute pleasure to talk to her and we know you will love this episode!
We dive into Sarahs background, her love for crossfit and if she's fallen in love with running since Hyrox!
Sarah opened up about her journey since discovering she had multiple blood clots in both lungs and heart strain. After pulling out of a Hyrox race in Milan thinking she was having a panic attack, to later find out it was a pulmonary embolism and had it been left untreated any longer she would have died is absolutely terrifying! We talk about how this has changed her outlook on life, how mentally it has affected her and what it has been like to get back to training and walk out onto that competition floor again.
We also discuss training as a mum, juggling it all and the influence you have on your children. We really do cover it all in this episode!!
A truly inspirational conversation, Sarah is raising awareness of Pulmonary Embolisms and highlights that you never know what someone is going through, life is short, make the most of it and surround yourself with love and support.
To learn more about Sarahs journey follow her on instagram @sarahholden_fit and for information on her coaching follow @sarahholdenfitness
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This episode is a very honest and open conversation following the Barcelona LCQ where unfortunately Maria didn't manage to secure her spot in the Elite 15 at World Champs. She opens up about having some tough races and not coming out with the result she has hoped for or knows she is capable of. We talk about how to deal with this and that it is important not to tie your identity to a race result.
Maria tells us about her awesome Pro Doubles race in Miami with Jess Pettrow where they qualified for the Elite 15 Doubles at Worlds and we also talk about the difference between racing doubles and solo.
We also delve into more about Marias background and what she's changed in her training moving from endurance to Hyrox.
It was such a pleasure to record this episode and great to get an insight into elite racing in this ever growing sport and hear more about how the standard just keeps levelling up.
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What an episode we have for you today, Fanny Josfine is an OG Hybrid athlete - she gives anything and everything a go!! Ultramarathons, ninja warrior, biking, triathlons, swim runs, kick boxing to name just a few… and now Hyrox!
We discuss her love for sport, the importance of playing around in your training and how Hyrox compares to other races she has been involved in.
Fanny openly talks about having an eating disorder for a large period of her life and provides advice and hope to others suffering, sending the message that it is possible to recover and live a healthy life after an eating disorder. We then go on to discuss fuelling and the importance of a balanced life style and positive relationship with food.
She gives us an insight into her training and we talk about what she will be focusing on in the run up to the World Champs, Fanny has qualified for women’s doubles in her AG and we can’t wait to see how she gets on!!
If you don’t already follow Fanny then you have been missing out!! Her account is awesome and super inspiring, with loads of fun challenges to try - it’s all about mixing it up, playing around and consistently training! We love it!! @fanny_josefine
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Today’s episode will definitely get you thinking…. Am I capable of more?
Meg Martin is an incredible athlete and founder of @trainedtogosquad. Meg and her husband, Will, took the win in Nice 23/24 to become Mixed Doubles World Champions and they are hoping to defend their title in Chicago this season.
We talk about being ‘trained to go’ and this couldn’t be more apparent for Meg as she got invited to compete in ‘The Speed Project’ with Team Represent, a 540km foot relay race from LA to Las Vegas. With only a few weeks notice Meg was able to partake in an incredible challenge as she trains consistently to be ready for anything, a true ‘Hybrid’ athlete.
Meg also shares with us the importance of mindset and confidence, that running taught her some valuable lessons that could be applied to all aspects of life. “Every time you push past the point of wanting to stop, you are proving to yourself that you are capable of more.”
There is so much to take from this episode, it will for sure get you fired up and inspire you to push your limits!!
To follow Megs journey and find out more about her coaching business then check out her instagram - @megsutherland & @trainedtogo
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Athlete is a Hyrox gym based in Dubai run by Michael Logue, an incredible athlete himself. We were lucky enough to talk to his fiancee Dominique and one of the coaches at the gym, Bre, to find out a little more about the Hyrox community in the Middle East.
Dom & Bre recently competed in Sharjah, together in the relay and separately in their own races - a solo for Dom and a mixed doubles for Bre. It was great to get their insight into Hyrox as a sport and how it has taken off in the Middle East. Athlete as a gym has a big focus on community, we dicuss how training with like minded people can really elevate your performance, how inclusive Hyrox is and that EVERYONE is an ‘athlete’.
This episode is down to earth, relatable and a great representation of what Hyrox is all about. With another few races coming up in the Middle East we discuss training in the heat, the importance of fuelling and hydration and making fitness part of your lifestyle.
There’s no doubt you’ll want to visit Dubai after listening to this episode, there’s some top tips on where to stay… and if you do visit then make sure to jump in on one of the sessions at Athlete - it’s a vibe!!
Give the gym a follow @athletefitness.ae and the girls a follow @dominiqueolivia_ & @balancedwithbre_
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Aoife is an incredible athlete with a women’s Pro PB of 1:03 making her the top Irish female in Hyrox. With a background in high level sport we talk about what it takes to master your craft.
Mindset plays a huge role in performing at the top and we delve into this aspect of training, discussing how important it is to find your passion, enjoy the process and remember why you do what you do. We also discuss tips to help push past that pain barrier.
We spoke to Aoife just before the Barcelona Last Change Qualifiers, whatever the outcome we will definitely be seeing her at Worlds, either competing in the Elite 15 (if she secures her spot in Barcelona) or racing in her AG. Aoife is an incredible athlete who is only just getting started in Hyrox, we are excited to see her future in the sport and hope you enjoy learning more about her in this episode :)
You can follow her journey on instagram - @aoife.in.training
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Nicola Macbeth & Gabrielle Nikora-Baker were the first pair to qualify for the Elite 15 Pro Doubles race that will take place for the first time EVER at the Chicago World Champs - they qualified in December in Melbourne and it was the first race they had ever competed in together!!!
Both incredible athletes in their own right Nic & Gab teamed up to create a powerful duo, they can run FAST and almost 'compete' against each other to push each other on, making them an unstoppable team. They've learnt a lot over the past few months, racing in Auckland & Brisbane together, getting that sub 60 they were after!
We talk about how they have 'dialled in' to training for the World Champs, what they think about stepping up and racing in the Elite 15 and things they are going to focus on in the coming weeks.
A light-hearted, fun conversation encompassing what Hyrox is all about, meeting like minded people, giving it a go and seeing where it takes you!
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Todays guest is Camilla Massa, she wears her heart on her sleeve and is the definition of 'resilient'! After a challenging season she has done everything in her power to get herself ready for the LCQ's in Barcelona to secure her spot for Worlds!! We talk more about the ups and downs of this season.
Camilla will also be teaming up with Meg Jacoby to take on the Pro Doubles race in Miami, hoping to secure their spot for the Elite 15 Pro Doubles race in Chicago, we talk through what it will mean to them to line up as a team and how they will feel racing together after such a tough season for them both.
We learnt so much from Camilla during this chat, her mindset, positivity, determination and also how important it is not to 'ignore' problems, to treat your body with respect and prioritise your health.
Camilla, a mum of three, proves that anything is possible. Hyrox changed her life — turning a dream into reality as she became an elite athlete. This episode will definitely inspire you - you never know where your potential can take you.
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Lauren Griffith is a seasoned Elite 15 athlete, having secured her spot to World Champs at the Hong Kong Major she talks to us about how things have been going since.
We discuss the pressure of competing as an elite athlete, the frustration when performances don't go as you had hoped and the fine line between training hard and pushing your body too far.
Lauren also gives us the low down on her pro doubles race in House with Lauren Weeks where they finished 2nd behind Joanna Wietrzyk & Tia Toomey, securing their place in the Elite 15 Doubles race at World Champs. Racing in a doubles is a whole different ball game and we find out what it's like to pair up with Lauren Weeks.
This is episode was so much fun to record, we laughed a lot and we hope you do too!! Give Lauren a follow to see how she gets on in both of her races in Chicago - @lauren_a_griffith
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After finishing 3rd at the final Major in Glasgow, Vivian secured her spot to World Champs, she tells us how the race went, her mindset and how it feels to line up on the Elite 15 start line.
We talk about her rollercoaster season so far, "trusting the process" and how she picks herself up after performances that don't quite go to plan.
Vivian has also switched up her training, now working with Anthony & Lauren on 'The Hybrid Engine' program. We explore how these changes have positively impacted her performance. She also gives us a glimpse of what the next few months look like leading up to Chicago, and whether or not she’ll be taking on the Elite 15 Pro Doubles!
We absolutely loved recording this episode and really enjoyed getting to know Vivian a little more! To follow Vivians journey check out her instagram and give her a follow : @viviantafuto
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