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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Lauren Weeks is back on the Rox Lyfe podcast!
The world record holder in both the Open and Pro divisions, Lauren finished 3rd in the 2025 HYROX World Championships singles, won the doubles with Lauren Griffiths, and captained the USA relay team in one of the most talked-about races of the year. She also took victory at three of the four Elite 15 majors this season and set a new Pro world record in Glasgow.
In this episode, we cover:
- Her reflections on the 2025 World Champs and that relay DQ
- Record-breaking performances in Glasgow and DC
- How she manages high training volume without burning out
- Why she’d choose a SkiErg as her one piece of kit
- Off-season goals and her future ambitions beyond HYROX
It’s an honest, detailed conversation packed with performance tips, training insights, and mindset lessons from one of the sport’s all-time greats.
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This week on the Rox Lyfe podcast, I’m joined by HYROX athlete and former reality TV star Jeremy McConnell (@jeremymcconnellcooke).
Jeremy recently raced in the Elite 15 Doubles at the 2025 HYROX World Championships and was part of the Irish relay team — yes, the one involved in that incident with Hunter McIntyre.
In this raw and unfiltered conversation, Jeremy opens up about:
How HYROX helped him rebuild after addiction and media chaos
His honest view on the Worlds relay disqualification
Lessons from the brutal Marathon des Sables
Training smarter (and more structured) this season
The truth about his race day arm sleeves and goalkeeper gloves
It is raw, honest, funny, and full of stories — it was agreat chat, and I think you’ll enjoy it a lot.
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In this episode of the Rox Lyfe Podcast, I sit down with HYROX co-founder Mo Fuerste for an open and in-depth conversation about where the sport is headed — and what’s changing behind the scenes.
We cover everything from the Chicago sled drama to elite qualifying rules, drug testing, regional events, the 2026 World Championships in Stockholm, and more.
Whether you're a first-time racer or an elite athlete, this one’s packed with insight, transparency, and news you won’t want to miss.
⏱ Topics include:
• What really happened with the sleds in Chicago — and how it’s being fixed
• How elite 15 qualifying works this season (singles, doubles, and regionals)
• Drug testing, judging penalties, and the push for pro standards
• Stockholm 2026: what to expect from the next HYROX World Championships
• Updates on the timing system, ticketing, and more
Mo’s always great to chat to — open, honest, and not afraid to go into detail. If you’re into HYROX in any way, I think you’ll enjoy this one.
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In this episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast I’m chatting with Hugo Hugemark (@athletehugo).
Hugo recently captained the Sweden relay team at the HYROX World Championships and has a PB of 56:32 in the Men’s Pro division — and just wait until you hear what he did the day before, and even the morning of, setting that PB - it’s pretty incredible!
He's become known in HYROX for his relentless work ethic but there is much more to him than just being a hard worker - he has a laser focused mindset, and takes an intelligent, calculated approach to performance.
We get into some brilliant stuff in this one — from the mental side of training, to the test protocols he uses to track his progress in training, the role of treadmills in HYROX prep, why so many people get the Ergs wrong, and how to actually structure volume and intensity for you.
There is so much to take away from this whatever level you’re at – Hugo is great and I think you'll really enjoy it!
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In this episode of the Rox Lyfe Podcast, I’m joined by my HYROX livestream co-commentator and one of the sport’s most recognisable voices — Till Schenk (@tillschenklive). Till’s story is as wild as they come...Told he’d never do endurance sport again, he went on to complete Ironmans, bikepack solo through Africa, and escape a literal hostage situation in Senegal. Breathwork and cold exposure helped him rebuild his health — and in this episode he shares how those tools might help you too as an athlete.We also look back at the HYROX season just gone, the standout moments from Vegas to Hong Kong, and the athletes and stories that stuck with us — plus why Till’s stepping away from Ironman after 14 seasons.Expect honesty, laughs, lessons, and some seriously mad stories!
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In this episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast, I sit down with SamWarburton (@samwarbs) – former Wales and British & Irish Lions captain, pundit, and founder of SW7 Academy (@sw7academy).
We go deep on what it really takes to perform at the toplevel in sport – and how those lessons apply far beyond rugby. From elite mindset and resilience to HYROX, dealing with pressure, and much more - this one’s packed with insight.
Whether you're a competitive athlete or just training to bea fitter, more capable human, there's plenty here to take away.
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In this episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast, I’m joined by the 2025 HYROX World Champion, Tim Wenisch (@tim.wenisch).
Fresh off a massive weekend in Chicago where he won both the Elite 15 Singles and the Elite Doubles, Tim talks us through the race strategy, mindset, and training approach that helped him finally claim the title — after being forced to miss the last two World Championships.
At just 26, Tim has been part of the HYROX scene since its earliest days. We break down the changes he made this season, how he stayed injury-free, and how he’s thinking about the future now he’s reached the top.
🎧 Listen in for honest insights, useful training takeaways, and a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to become a world champion.
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In this episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast, Greg sits down with the new HYROX World Champion — Linda Meier (@lindaaa.jm).
Fresh off her win in Chicago, Linda talks through:
• Her incredible victory and 2-minute PB at the World Championships
• Balancing elite performance with a full-time IT job
• Why low training volume works for her
• The underrated value of technique work and recovery
• Lessons from her background in sport
• Her honest take on racing mindset, and what most athletes are getting wrong in training
Linda’s story is proof that smart, efficient training can beat big volume — and that you don’t need to go full-time to reach the top.
👉 Whether you’re chasing a HYROX PB or just curious about how world-class athletes train, this one’s packed with practical insights and inspiration.
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On this episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast we talk to Nikki Brammeier (@nikkibrammeier) - a former Olympic cyclist and national cyclocross champion who's now making serious moves in the world of HYROX. In this episode, she joins Greg to chat through her journey from pro cycling to fitness racing, what it's like training and competing as a mum of two, and why fuelling properly has become one of her biggest learnings as an athlete.
We cover:
⏱️ Nikki’s sporting background — from World Cups to Rio 2016
💪 Her transition into HYROX and learning how to train for it
🍽️ RED-S (relative energy deficiency in sport)
🧠 How she thinks about pressure, mindset, and recovery now
🏋️♀️ The realities of strength work, running inefficiency, and managing fatigue
🗓️ Periodisation and training around her monthly cycle
💥 Her advice for anyone trying to race and train well with a busy life
There’s loads of insight here from someone who’s performed at the highest level and is now applying that experience to the HYROX world.
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In this episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast we are joined by Sean Noble (@sean_noble7).
Sean has had a huge HYROX season — winning in Dublin with a 55-minute performance, battling with the world’s best in Glasgow, and now leading Team Ireland at the HYROX World Championships in Chicago.
But there’s way more to the story…
In this episode, Sean speaks openly about what drives him — including the personal loss that changed everything. He talks through the highs and lows of his season, including injury heartbreak in Vegas, the controversial Glasgow penalty, and a bounce-back effort that saw him qualify for the Elite 15 twice.
We also dive into his training — from brutal high-intensity sessions to why he skips traditional zone 2, how he's adapting his weight and running style, and what it really takes to compete at this level while holding down a full-time job in commercial law.
It was a great, open, honest chat with a super impressive HYROX athlete.
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In this week's episode we chat with Emilio Aguayo (@aguayotri).
Emilio is a former pro triathlete from Spain who’s quickly become one of the fastest names in HYROX — going sub-60 multiple times and recently clocking one of the top times ever in the Pro division.
In this episode, we dive into:
⏱️ Why he left triathlon (despite reaching the Ironman World Champs)
🧒 How HYROX has helped him be a better dad
⚖️ His thoughts on weight, fuelling, and training at a natural weight
🏋️♂️ The switch to strength work after never lifting as a triathlete
🧠 Race mindset, recovery habits, and running training
🔥 His honest take on fast courses, time-based qualification, and what’s next
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In this episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast I’m joined by Tom Rodgers. Tom recently made headlines by winning the Last Chance Qualifier in Barcelona and securing his place in the Elite 15 at the HYROX World Championships.
In this episode, we cover a lot — from his triathlon background and transition into HYROX, to the training and mindset shifts that have helped him climb the ranks, all while working shifts as a police officer.
We also talk through his approach to building sled strength, heat adaptation, how he qualified for the Elite 15 Doubles with Chris Woolley, and why he now believes racing smart beats racing hard.
Whether you're aiming to improve your own HYROX performance or just want a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to go from unknown to elite, there's loads to take from this one.
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Jake Dearden (@jakedearden_) returns to the Rox Lyfe podcast after a huge year of progress. Since we last spoke, Jake has:
– Run a 2:28 marathon in Berlin
– Qualified for the HYROX Elite 15
– Set a Pro Doubles world record with James Kelly
– Been named England team captain for the relay at the 2025 HYROX World Championships
In this episode, we dig into the training that got him there — including the work that led to that marathon time and his Elite 15 breakthrough. We also chat through his current strength numbers, running times (how quick he is over 5km, 10km, etc), the pressures of working with major sponsors like Red Bull, and the mental load of staying at the top.
If you’re training for HYROX, looking to improve your running, or just curious what it really takes to compete at the highest level — there’s a lot to take away from this one. Jake’s always great to chat with, and this is a really open and insightful conversation.
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Rich Ryan (@richryan610) is back on the Rox Lyfe podcast! One of the fastest men in HYROX history, Rich holds the Pro Doubles world record (48:31) and is currently ranked 4th all-time in the Pro division.
We cover a huge amount in this episode — from how he’s changed his training approach, to mindset, travel, HYROX footwear, and how he sees the sport evolving.
Rich is a really knowledgeable guy, and always fun to chat to, and I think there's lot to take away from this conversation.
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🔗 Useful Links & Resources
🤷 New to HYROX? Start here: https://roxlyfe.com/a-beginners-guide-to-hyrox/
📚 Articles & tips: https://roxlyfe.com/🏃♂️ Training plans & coaching: https://roxlyfe.com/coaching/📅 12-week HYROX training plan: https://roxlyfe.com/12-week-training-plan/🥗 Personalised HYROX nutrition: https://roxlyfe.com/nutrition-for-hyrox/
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In this week’s podcast I sat down with Hidde Weersma ( @hidde.w) — fresh off qualifying for the Elite 15 at the 2025 HYROX World Championships after a brilliant 2nd-place finish at the Last Chance Qualifier in Barcelona🔥
Hidde is:✔️ A 3x Age Group World Champion✔️ Captain of the Dutch relay team at the 2024 Worlds✔️ A top-level coach working with HYROX athletes and Dutch Olympic teams
In this episode we talk about:🏃♂️ How his training has changed this season🧠 His mindset and approach to racing👕 The story behind the name on his shirt in Manchester… and loads more.
It’s a fun, insightful chat with a great guy and I’ll think you’ll really enjoy it💥
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📚 Articles & tips: https://roxlyfe.com/🏃♂️ Training plans & coaching: https://roxlyfe.com/coaching/📅 12-week HYROX training plan: https://roxlyfe.com/12-week-training-plan/🥗 Personalised HYROX nutrition: https://roxlyfe.com/nutrition-for-hyrox/
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💥 Want to improve your HYROX time using real sport science?In this episode of the Rox Lyfe Podcast, I’m joined by Gommaar D’Hulst from @wod_science, who’s known for turning complex sports science into clear, practical advice for functional fitness athletes.Whether it’s balancing strength and endurance, recovering smarter, or understanding what actually drives performance, Gommaar helps us apply the science that matters.We dive into:⚡️ The interference effect (and how to train around it)🏃♂️ Smart running strategies for HYROX🍽️ Evidence-based nutrition & recovery tips🧠 Technique tweaks that make a big difference...and loads more!If you’re serious about HYROX performance, you’ll find gold in this episode.
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In this episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast I got to chat with HYROX Pro athlete and coach Ollie Russell (@russellperformancetraining)…
✅ HYROX men’s relay world record holder
✅ 57:01 Pro PB
✅ Completed an Ironman
✅ Did 48 hours of burpee broad jumps (seriously)
We talked training, mindset, what he’s been doing to improve his lunges and wall balls so much, and the other steps he’s taken to help see his HYROX finishing times consistently drop.
Really enjoyed this one — Ollie’s a knowledgeable, impressive athlete and coach, and I think you’ll get a lot from it.
🏅 This episode is supported by MyProtein who sell a huge range of supplements, many of which are perfect for helping to support your training and racing in HYROX. They offer everything you could need, for a great price, in a wide range of flavours. Find out more at https://roxlyfe.com/myprotein and use code ROXLYFE at checkout for a nice saving.
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This week on the Rox Lyfe Podcast, I’m joined by Zara Piergianni (@coachedbyzara) — one of the fastest women in HYROX history.
She’s raced in every Elite 15 Major this season, has a 1:01 Pro PB, won the Women’s Doubles at the 2024 World Champs with @precisiongolfkate and helped Team England take gold in the relay. 🔥
We talk about her training approach (for her and her clients), mindset, nutrition strategies, and lots more.
Zara’s always great to chat with — I think you’ll really enjoy this one!
🏅 This episode is supported by MyProtein who sell a huge range of supplements, many of which are perfect for helping to support your training and racing in HYROX. They offer everything you could need, for a great price, in a wide range of flavours. Find out more at https://roxlyfe.com/myprotein and use code ROXLYFE at checkout for a nice saving.
🏅 Built For Athletes offer premium fitness backpacks, trusted by over 150,000 everyday and elite athletes. With the highest score on Trustpilot of any fitness backpack, their bags are perfect for storing all your gear, travelling to events, taking your stuff to the gym, basically for pretty much anywhere you go! And whats more, if you don’t yet have one, or if youre like me and want to continually add to your collection, then use head over tobuiltforathletes.com/ROXLYFE and you'll get 15% off at checkout
🤷 New to HYROX? Find out all you could need to know about this amazing sport athttps://roxlyfe.com/a-beginners-guide-to-hyrox/
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Super excited to bring you this week’s episode with the brilliant Alex Hutchinson (@sweat_science)!
Alex is one of the most respected voices in sports science and endurance performance. A journalist, author, and former national-level runner, he writes about the science of human limits.
His book Endure is a must-read for anyone interested in pushing their endurance limits, and his latest, The Explorer’s Gene, dives into why we explore and seek out hard challenges (such as HYROX).
We break down key ideas from both books, how they connect to HYROX, and the mental + physiological factors that define endurance.
I’ve been a huge fan of Alex for a long time, and this chat did NOT disappoint. If you want to understand what it really takes to go beyond your limits, and why we love to do that, this is a must-listen. 🚀
🏅 This episode is supported by MyProtein who sell a huge range of supplements, many of which are perfect for helping to support your training and racing in HYROX. They offer everything you could need, for a great price, in a wide range of flavours. Find out more at https://roxlyfe.com/myprotein and use code ROXLYFE at checkout for a nice saving.
🏅 Built For Athletes offer premium fitness backpacks, trusted by over 150,000 everyday and elite athletes. With the highest score on Trustpilot of any fitness backpack, their bags are perfect for storing all your gear, travelling to events, taking your stuff to the gym, basically for pretty much anywhere you go! And whats more, if you don’t yet have one, or if youre like me and want to continually add to your collection, then use head over tobuiltforathletes.com/ROXLYFE and you'll get 15% off at checkout
🤷 New to HYROX? Find out all you could need to know about this amazing sport athttps://roxlyfe.com/a-beginners-guide-to-hyrox/
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