RMR Training Podcast

Hosted by Rich Ryan, Meg Jacoby, Ryan Kent

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Training and racing conversations for the HYROX, and Hybrid athletes. The RMR Training podcast features elite coaches and world-champion athletes Rich Ryan, Meg Jacoby, and Ryan Kent.

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September 28, 20261 hr 6 min

Rules for Racing HYROX: Race Day Strategy, Pacing & Mental Toughness

What does it actually take to race HYROX well? Rich Ryan, Meg Jacoby, and Ryan Kent break down their 12 rules for HYROX racing , covering pacing, suffering, mindset, sled strategy, fueling, race-day preparation, and how to respond when things go wrong. Plus, the crew reacts to the latest HYROX World Championship prize money. Rules of Racing Rules of Racing 12:27 — Suffering Is Not Optional Why learning to push through discomfort is essential for racing HYROX at your best. Rules of Racing 24:40 — Train Your Race-Day Mindset Positive self-talk, visualization, and preparing mentally for when your race doesn’t go according to plan. Rules of Racing 38:36 — HYROX Pre-Race Rules Why Ryan skips music, avoids entering the start corral too early, and believes athletes should start where they truly belong. Rules of Racing 47:25 — The Biggest HYROX Pacing Mistake Why Run 1 should feel controlled—and why burning through your adrenaline early can destroy the back half of your race. Rules of Racing 51:07 — When Your HYROX Race Goes Wrong Bad sled? Bad run? Penalty? Leave it behind, adapt, and stay in the fight instead of letting one mistake ruin the entire race.

September 21, 20261 hr 8 min

How to Race HYROX Back-to-Back: Recovery, Fueling & Race Strategy | Salt Lake City Recap

Rich Ryan breaks down his HYROX Salt Lake City weekend, including how to fuel, recover, and mentally prepare for back-to-back races. Plus, he shares lessons from his solo and doubles races, his experience with HYROX Young Stars, and an early look at the new Axis hybrid racing shoe . 00:00 – HYROX Back-to-Back Racing: What You Need to Know 02:00 – Recovery & Fueling: The #1 Priority Between Races 21:25 – HYROX Salt Lake Recap: Altitude, Course & Race Strategy 50:20 – Singles to Doubles: Changing the Mindset & Racing with Jack Driscoll 58:55 – Introducing Axis: Rich’s New HYROX Racing Shoe

September 14, 20261 hr 9 min

HYROX Comebacks, Training Smarter & Racing at Altitude | Rich Ryan, Meg Jacoby & Ryan Kent

Meg Jacoby breaks down her comeback win and what it took mentally and physically to return after injury. Ryan Kent shares how smarter training and strength work have changed his fitness, while Rich Ryan joins the conversation on training volume, motivation, recovery, and preparing to race HYROX at altitude.. A real look at what it takes to keep improving, stay healthy, and compete for the right reasons. 06:09 – Ryan Kent’s Strength Gains & HYROX Carryover 10:37 – Meg Jacoby’s Comeback Win & Race Breakdown 23:29 – The Mental Side of Returning From Injury 40:50 – Why Training Smarter Beats Forcing Results 01:01:14 – HYROX Salt Lake & Racing at Altitude Ready to train smarter for your next HYROX? Join the RMR Training App for structured programs, expert coaching, daily support, and a global HYROX community built to help you improve every race. https://www.rmr.training/how-to-build-your-own-hyrox-training-program-g

September 7, 20261 hr 10 min

How Much Should You Train for HYROX? Volume, Tapering, Zone 2 & Going Elite

How much training is actually enough for HYROX? Rich Ryan answers listener questions on weekly training volume, Zone 2, progressive overload, tapering, body weight, race-day shoes, and what it really takes to reach the Elite 15 . Plus, why doing more isn’t always better—and how to build volume without burning out. 00:01 – How Much Training Volume Do You Really Need? 20:45 – Is It Too Late to Build Elite Aerobic Fitness? 30:40 – Zone 2, HYROX Workouts & Progressive Overload 40:30 – How to Taper for a HYROX Race 48:30 – What It Takes to Become an Elite HYROX Athlete Ready to train smarter for your next HYROX? Join the RMR Training App for structured programs, expert coaching, daily support, and a global HYROX community built to help you improve every race.https://www.rmr.training/how-to-build-your-own-hyrox-training-program-g

August 31, 20261 hr 10 min

Best HYROX Training Methods Ranked: Double Threshold, Strength, Running & Fueling

Which training methods actually work best for HYROX? Rich Ryan and Meg Jacoby rank popular approaches including double threshold training, half marathon and marathon training, cluster sets, conjugate strength training, and high-carb fueling —plus who each method works best for. Learn how to balance running, strength, recovery, fueling, and race-specific training to improve your HYROX performance. 11:29 – Double Threshold Training for HYROX 27:17 – Half Marathon & Marathon Training 35:16 – Conjugate Strength Training Ranked 42:58 – Why Cluster Sets Work for HYROX 46:33 – High-Carb Training & Race Fueling Ready to train smarter for your next HYROX? Join the RMR Training App for structured programs, expert coaching, daily support, and a global HYROX community built to help you improve every race.https://www.rmr.training/how-to-build-your-own-hyrox-training-program-g

August 17, 20261 hr 17 min

The HYROX Training Pyramid: What to Prioritize for Faster Race Times

What should you actually prioritize in HYROX training? Rich Ryan, Meg Jacoby, and Ryan Kent break down the HYROX training pyramid , from aerobic fitness and movement quality to strength, threshold work, muscular endurance, and race-specific speed. Learn what matters most—and what you probably don’t need to spend as much time on. 00:20 – Building the HYROX Training Pyramid 20:20 – Why Aerobic Fitness Comes First 24:45 – Movement Quality & Building Base Strength 35:00 – Threshold Training: Running vs. Ergs 40:00 – Muscular Endurance, VO2 Max & Race Speed

August 10, 20261 hr 9 min

How Better Sleep Improves Athletic Performance & Recovery with Dr. Rafael Zuzuarregui

How much is sleep actually affecting your HYROX performance? Rich Ryan sits down with with Dr. Rafael Zuzuarregui to break down sleep, recovery, jet lag, melatonin, circadian rhythm, and the strategies athletes can use when traveling for HYROX races. They also dive into sleep wearables, screen time, cooling mattresses, cold plunges, supplements, and which popular sleep hacks are actually worth trying. If you’re racing HYROX overseas, preparing for World Championships, or simply trying to recover and perform better , this episode gives you practical ways to make sleep one of your controllables. 02:16 – Melatonin, circadian rhythm & jet lag 14:43 – How to sleep on flights before a HYROX race 20:38 – How poor sleep impacts athletic performance 36:53 – The best sleep environment for recovery 57:40 – Ranking popular sleep hacks for athletes https://www.rmr.training/

August 3, 202657 min

Every HYROX Training Approach from 2021-Present

Rich breaks down how his HYROX training has evolved—from high-mileage running and double-threshold experiments to the Zone 4 strategy that produced his biggest breakthroughs. He also explains why he is skipping the Hamburg Major, choosing long-term development over scrambling for qualification points, and what he is changing to become faster, stronger, and more competitive this season. 00:00 Why the Hamburg Major changed Rich’s race plans 08:05 The early training mistake that inspired HYROX tempos 22:40 Double threshold, overtraining, and declining performance 39:15 The Zone 4 breakthrough that transformed his racing 54:20 Building speed, strength, and a higher athletic ceiling

July 27, 20261 hr 7 min

How Elite HYROX Athletes Balance Training, Coaching & Parenthood

What does it really take to compete at the highest level in HYROX while balancing family, coaching, and everyday life? In this episode of the RMR Training Podcast , Rich Ryan, Ryan Kent, and Meg Jacoby share an honest behind-the-scenes conversation about offseason training, injury recovery, strength progression, race preparation, parenting, and the mental challenges of staying competitive in HYROX. If you're training for your next HYROX race, this episode is packed with practical insights and relatable conversations. 👍 Like, subscribe, and leave a 5-star review to support the podcast! 00:00 – Offseason updates, strength training & injury recovery 12:00 – Balancing HYROX, coaching, careers & family life 25:05 – The reality of being a full-time athlete and coach 45:08 – Heat training, race preparation & building mental toughness 59:20 – HYROX race strategy, pacing, wall balls & finishing strong

July 20, 20261 hr 13 min

How to Train for HYROX in the heat

Training in hot and humid conditions can wreck your pace, heart rate, hydration, and recovery—but it can also make you a stronger athlete when managed correctly. Rich Ryan and Ryan Kent break down how dew point affects running performance, when to move a quality workout indoors, how to adjust intervals without losing the purpose of the session, and the best cooling and hydration strategies for summer training. They also discuss heat acclimation, super shoes, running durability, and ideas that could make HYROX racing even more unpredictable. Timestamp Highlights 00:00 Understanding humidity, dew point, and running performance 09:16 When to train outside versus using the treadmill 17:14 How heat acclimation changes your body 20:15 Adjusting intervals, recovery, and pace in extreme heat 43:31 How HYROX could become more unpredictable and exciting https://community.lawrencevanlingen.com/checkout/running-revamp-early-bird