In today’s episode, Ben and Jackson dive into the science (and suffering) of heat and humidity training, why it’s often called the poor man’s altitude training, and how to adjust your paces when the weather turns savage.
Whether you’re battling a summer heatwave or live somewhere that feels like a sauna year-round, this one’s for you.
🎧 Tune in now for practical tips on training smarter (not just sweatier).
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What does it really take to break 60 minutes in HYROX?
Today, Coach Jackson sits down with Chris Bayens, coach and athlete, to unpack the training systems behind some of Australia’s fastest hybrid racers, including Josh van Zeeland (55:00 Sydney Pro) and Tanguy Cruz (57:37 Perth).
From building aerobic capacity and race-specific conditioning to balancing strength, efficiency, and recovery, this episode breaks down the blueprint for hybrid performance success.
We cover:
🏋️♂️ Chris’s key programming principles (80/20, threshold work, movement efficiency)
🧠 Coaching gen-pop vs. elite HYROX athletes
📊 Structuring training blocks, deloads & recovery metrics
🔥 What separates sub-60 athletes from the rest
💭 Where the sport of HYROX is heading next
Whether you’re a HYROX competitor, hybrid athlete, or runner chasing your next breakthrough, this one will challenge how you think about endurance, strength, and performance.
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Jackson will go to extreme lengths to get an episode in, even chasing Ben down on a yacht. From the deck, we tackle some of running’s most debated questions:
Is Zone 2 training the ultimate key to performance — or just overhyped?
Could chasing “perfect form” actually slow you down?
Do treadmills deserve a spot in your training plan, or should they be left on the gym floor?
Packed with hot takes, plenty of laughs, and maybe a few ruffled feathers.
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How do you keep pushing your training forward when work, family, and life stress are already weighing you down?
In this episode, Jackson and Ben break down the simple yet powerful strategies every hybrid athlete and runner needs to avoid burnout and achieve better results.
This isn’t about doing less - it’s about training smarter so you can eventually train harder. From understanding why stress is stress (your body doesn’t separate work from workouts), to learning how to structure your training year, manage recovery, and take strategic breaks, this episode gives you a framework to stay consistent without burning out.
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Most hybrid athletes either overtrain, undertrain, or just throw random hard sessions together hoping it will carry them through race day. The problem? That approach leaves you burnt out, underprepared, or stuck at the same level.
In this episode, I break down the exact 16-week HYROX blueprint we’ve built at HYBRD - the framework that takes you from base fitness to race-day peak without spending 20 hours a week in the gym.
Here’s what you’ll hear:
Why most athletes fail to peak at the right time (and how to avoid it).
The four key phases that carry you from base → taper.
The underrated Saturday sessions that can make or break your prep.
A simple tracking system that keeps you aligned with recovery, intensity, and performance.
How this plan scales to anyone, from first-timers to sub-70 Pro chasers.
By the end, you’ll understand what makes structured HYROX training different, and how to stop guessing and start progressing.
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Jackson and Beni dive into training resets, running abroad, and testing their friendship with games and deep questions. From social detox to a 55km fundraiser run, this episode is part laughs, part lessons for hybrid athletes and runners.
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You’ve trained your lungs, built your engine, and logged the miles… but are you leaking speed and energy without realizing it?
In this solo deep dive, we unpack the real meaning of running economy, why it’s more than just VO₂ max, and how it can make or break your performance whether you’re chasing a HYROX podium, crushing hybrid events, or lining up for your next 10K.
Inside, we explore:
The silent performance killer most runners overlook
What happens to your form (and speed) when fatigue hits
Why hybrid athletes have more to gain from economy than pure runners
The training tweaks that help you run faster without getting fitter
The gear, strength, and technique upgrades that can change race day entirely
If you’ve ever wondered why some athletes seem to glide while others grind, or why your splits fade after a sled push or set of wall balls, this episode will connect the dots.
🎙 Listen in, and see if your own running economy is helping you… or holding you back.👉 Support Ben’s 55km Sea Shepherd run here GOFUNDME
For the Hybrid Athlete Chasing Performance - Without the Fluff
You ever feel like you’re doing all the training but still not breaking through?
Still waiting for that perfect routine, the magic pill, or the secret strategy?
This episode isn’t that.
It’s about Hugo Hugemarq - a full-time HYROX athlete quietly stacking elite results with one mindset:
Get. To. Work.
No supplements. No hacks.
Just relentless volume, clear structure, and a surprising love for Fanta.
💥 Why Listen
Training hard but stuck in the grey zone
Tired of overthinking it
Curious what elite athletes actually do
You value simplicity, discipline, and results
🔥 Inside the Episode
What a 56:32 HYROX Pro Men time really takes
Balancing full-time training with real life
Recovery routines, nutrition (yes, Fanta), and mental game
Why he skips traditional tapers - and makes it work
The mindset behind “more training isn’t always better”
No fluff. No filters.
Just one of the sport’s most consistent athletes breaking it all down.
🎧 Hit play and get to work.
For the Hybrid Athlete, the Runner, or Anyone in a Rut
You ever hit one of those weeks where training’s off, work’s a mess, and you feel like you’re ghosting your own life?
Same.
This episode isn’t just another motivational pep talk - it’s a wake-up call.
Inside, you’ll meet 7 voices I call on when I’m stuck in a funk. From savage SEALs to gentle philosophers, each one carries a mindset, a moment, or a mantra to pull you off the couch and back into motion.
💥 Why listen?
You’re training for something but struggling to stay consistent
You need a mental nudge… or a full-body slap
You’re a hybrid athlete or endurance junkie who values both fire and focus
You want reminders that hit deep and stay with you
🔥 Expect:
The Goggins growl that tells you to harden up
Gandhi’s gentle clarity for when you’re overwhelmed
Ali’s swagger, Musashi’s stillness, Brené’s compassion
Tools you can channel this week - mentally, physically, emotionally
🎧 No guests. No fluff. Just 7 mental anchors that might be the reset you didn’t know you needed.
Hit play and see which voice calls you out first.
What happens when your HYROX prep meets ADHD meds, mental walls, and a 55km mission for the planet?
In this episode, Ben and Jackson unpack it all - raw race reflections, hilarious mishaps, and a purpose bigger than fitness.
From Sydney’s HYROX stage to a lighthouse-to-lighthouse endurance challenge, this episode isn’t just about competition. It’s about mindset, momentum, and making it all mean more.
🎯 Inside the episode:
– How ADHD meds nearly derailed Ben’s prep (and how Jackson got caught in the chaos)
– The truth behind a surprise solo PB at HYROX Sydney
– A strategic Doubles Pro breakdown that led to a podium finish
– TrainHybrd client wins that deserve the spotlight
– The wild goal: Ben’s 55km coastal run for ocean conservation 🌊
– Bonus chaos: lost passports, shouting at wall balls, and sketchy sponsor moments
If you're chasing performance while juggling real life, and want to feel part of something bigger than just your next race - this one’s for you.
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For every HYROX athlete, hybrid competitor, or runner who's ever felt off after a big race, this one's for you.
Ever crossed the finish line, only to crash physically or mentally days later? In this episode, we break down the real reasons you feel drained after a major race, and why most athletes ignore the one phase that could unlock their next breakthrough.
Here’s what we dig into:
🔁 Why your body and nervous system need a full reset after a peak event
🌴 How to enjoy the off-season without guilt, and still level up
🧠 What happens if you skip recovery (and how it silently kills your progress)
🗓️ How to periodize your training around one A-race without burning out
📈 The 4 key phases of a smart season, and how everyday athletes get it wrong
🏋️♀️ What to focus on in your off-season if you want to come back stronger, faster, and more motivated
“You’re not behind. You’re just rebuilding. The comeback starts now.”
💭 Whether you're eyeing next season’s HYROX Worlds, looking to bounce back from a marathon, or simply wondering when to push and when to pause, this episode gives you the blueprint to train with intent, not ego.
🎧 Hit play to learn why your next PR starts after your last race, not during it.
And stick around, next episode, we break down how to structure your build phase from the ground up.
In this episode, we sit down with Jackson to unpack how things went at Hyrox World Championships in Chicago. We dive into the pressure we put on ourselves to perform, why post-race reflection matters, and what he’d do differently next time to set himself up for success.Join Our Community:Join Hybrd Program | 💬 WhatsApp Community | 📸 Instagram
🎙 Welcome to the TrainHybrd Podcast!This week’s episode dives into the mental side of competition, why race day pressure can make or break performance.It’s race day. Your heart’s racing, your brain’s spiraling… are you ready, or are you choking? We break down the psychology behind the pressure, how to recognize it, and what to do when it hits.Whether you’re a first-time racer or a seasoned competitor, this one’s for anyone who’s ever felt the weight of the start line.Join Our Community:Join Hybrd Program | 💬 WhatsApp Community | 📸 Instagram
Is the game changing right before our eyes?
In this episode, we’re joined by elite hybrid athlete Ryan Hoffmann just days before the HYROX World Championships. Whether you're deep in the HYROX grind, training as a hybrid athlete, or eyeing your first major race, this one digs into questions you're probably already asking.
What’s really going on with the new fast turf?
Who’s peaking at the perfect time for a podium run?
And is this the most stacked World Champs we've ever seen or just the beginning?
🔥 Inside This Episode:
Ryan’s mindset shift heading into Worlds, and what he’s learned from the pain cave.
The Fast Turf Controversy: Are race times legit when the sleds move like butter?
Elite 15 Predictions: Who’s coming in hot, and who might shock the field?
Why chemistry might trump fitness in Elite Doubles, and the names we’re watching.
Big picture: What this World Champs could mean for HYROX's future.
💭 Expect bold takes, behind-the-scenes insights, and a whole lot of love for the grind.
We’re not giving away the podium… but we’re not holding back either.
🎧 Hit play to hear why this might be the most pivotal race weekend in HYROX history and where Ryan sees the sport going next.
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Are you a HYROX athlete, hybrid competitor, or runner trying to level up without burning out?
This episode is your performance audit.
We’re calling out the common training traps that leave athletes wrecked at the finish line, over paced, under-fueled, or just straight-up underprepared for the real demands of race day.
From blindly copying Instagram plans to overrelying on sim workouts, we’re breaking down 7 critical mistakes that look like hard work but actually hold you back.
Inside this episode:
Are you training for your level… or someone else’s?
Does your coach actually get HYROX?
Is your “compromised running” crushing your joints?
Are your strengths becoming a blind spot?
Are sexy workouts sabotaging your aerobic base?
No guest. No fluff. Just honest, experience-backed breakdowns to help you train smarter, finish stronger, and finally get the return your effort deserves.
Hit play and let’s fix the hidden flaws in your programming.
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This week’s episode is your ultimate guide to understanding and mastering heart rate zones for smarter, more effective training.
Whether you're just starting your fitness journey or you're a seasoned athlete, we break down the science behind Zones 1 through 5—what they mean, how they impact your body, and how to use them to train with purpose.
What does it take to go from first-time HYROX competitor to qualifying for the Elite 15, all in under a year?
In this episode, we sit down with Tom Rodgers, one of the fastest-rising names in Australian HYROX. Since entering the sport in 2023, Tom has made waves with multiple podium finishes across solo, doubles, and team relay events. But it was his 56:05 solo finish, one of the fastest in HYROX history - that truly cemented him as a force to watch.
Whether you’re a HYROX athlete, a hybrid competitor, or a runner stepping into functional fitness, this conversation will challenge how you think about racing, training, and leveling up under pressure.
We’re digging into what makes Tom tick, from his unique training style and rural lifestyle, to the mindset shifts that helped him rise so fast.
🔍 What we explore in this episode:
How Tom got into HYROX and what early races taught him
The “conjugate training” method and how it fuels his hybrid performance
His thoughts mid-race during that historic 56:05 finish
Competing across solo, doubles, and team formats, what changes?
What it’s like training alongside elite partner and mentor Chris Woolley
Balancing rural living, real life, and high-level competition
A full breakdown of Tom’s current training week
Recovery, consistency, and staying sharp when motivation dips
What’s next: goals for the Elite 15 in Barcelona and beyond
This episode isn’t just about one athlete’s success, it’s about the systems, choices, and mental edge that drive performance at the highest level.
🎯 If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to break through in HYROX… this is where you start.
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Every HYROX athlete knows the feeling:
The final 100 wall balls can make or break your race.
Whether you're a hybrid athlete trying to stay efficient under fatigue or a runner entering the world of functional fitness, this episode gives you the tools to stop fearing wall balls and start owning them.
We’re breaking down the real reasons why this movement ruins even elite finish times, and what you can do about it, from movement fixes to muscular endurance methods that actually work.
🔍 Inside this episode:
The exact strength lifts you should focus on (and what most people get wrong)
Technique mistakes that waste energy and crush your cadence
Muscular endurance workouts to build wall-ball resilience
Lactate clearance strategies that train you to recover mid-effort
How to simulate compromised wall balls and train race-day toughness
This isn't just about form or fitness, it's about building a complete system to handle fatigue, pressure, and volume.
🎯 If wall balls break you down - maybe it’s time you build them up.
Let’s talk about how.
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If you’re constantly low-energy, always nursing niggles, or feel like your training isn’t clicking, it might not be your plan.
It might be everything else.
In this episode, we unpack the unsexy but essential stuff that actually makes your performance click, even when the metrics look good on paper.
🔎 We cover:
The recovery basics even experienced athletes overlook
How sleep hygiene could be killing your gains
Nutrition timing mistakes that keep hybrid athletes underpowered
Why electrolytes > just water, especially if you’re sweating buckets
Advanced bloodwork worth checking if you’re doing everything right and still tired
The golden rules for managing volume and intensity without tipping into burnout
Why “saying no” might be your most important discipline skill yet
If you’re serious about performance, in training or on race day, this is the stuff that separates PRs from plateaus.
🎧 Tap play to see what you might be missing.
In our 50th episode, we’re diving into a truth most people don’t want to hear: motivation isn’t enough. Whether you're training for performance or just trying to stay consistent, it’s structure and planning that truly carry you forward when motivation fades.
We unpack how to build systems that work, how to stay on track when the hype dies down, and why relying on motivation alone is a trap for most athletes.
🎙️ Tune in for practical insights, no-fluff tips, and a little reflection on how far we’ve come since episode one.
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