Fitness Racing Podcast

This week on the show we speak to Calypso Sheridan. Calypso caught a lot of people's eyes at the HYROX World Championship but her story began before that.   We consider her early career as a NCAA swimmer and the various sports she competed in since those days. This includes the potential for her to represent Australia in the Olympics.   We also chart her career in HYROX including how her current performances are a world away from how she viewed the sport after the first race.   Finally we deep dive into HYROX World Championships where she took on all three big rac...

This week we are wrapping up the Worlds Experience by chatting all about the experience through the eyes of an Age Group Athlete. We cover off the parade of nations, the village and the races.

We then deep dive into the recent rule changes and cover off what you need to know. How can you get DQ'd, how many cm can your feet be apart and what's happened with the Sand Bag Lunges?

All this and much more

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On this week's bumper edition of the show, we are looking back at all the action from Stockholm in the Elite Races.

We are joined by Bernice Linaker from Hybrid Sport Media to cover all the big talking points from the arena. We consider all of the big talking points from all the Elite Races and the Relay.

We also give our views on next years venue

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We are once again joined by Emma Waring and Dave Claxton to preview the Elite 15 Race happening on Thursday 18 June 2026.

On this episode, we consider each athlete's chances via a snake draft and chat about some of the biggest topics from the past season. We also briefly look ahead to the Pro Doubles and Mixed Relay events to round out our predictions for the weekend.

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Heading to the PUMA HYROX World Championships 2026? On this bonus episode of the show, we cover all the questions you might have if you are visiting Stockholm for the first time, plus a few critical details you probably haven't thought of yet.

We are joined by local Douglas Roos, co-owner of LifeLab Stockholm, to give you the ultimate local insight. Together, we break down the essentials of navigating the language, getting around the city, and what kind of food to expect. We also dive into local culture and consider whether it's truly worth booking a visit to...

This week on the show we speak to Luke Greer. Luke is still new to the sport but has already turned heads as one of the fastest pure runners in HYROX.

We discover his beginning in the sport and how he has evolved to reach the Elite 15. We also consider how overwhelming seeking those marginal gains can be.

We take a look at whether it's truly possible to recover whilst running a close to 3 min/k pace. We also debate whether adding mass can negatively impact speed.

Finally we look to the HYROX...

This week on the show we have two interviews with the recently crowned Deadly Dozen UK Champions.

First we speak to Rachel about how she discovered Fitness Racing and her advice for those taking on races with mental struggles.

Then we talk to Dave Parkin about his progression in Deadly Dozen, his motivation for racing and top tips for those moving to Deadly Dozen.

Finally we take a deep dive into their experience at the UK Championships.

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This week on the show we sit down with Nicole Perinetti. Nicole was a competitive show jumper who has recently been rising through the ranks in HYROX.   We consider the move from show jumping to HYROX and how important the mental aspect of both sports is.   We also take a deep dive into Nicole's work as athlete manager for Teveo and consider some of the brand activations they have worked on.   Finally we look at Nicole's HYROX journey to date and mull over the best HYROX relay techniques.   Follow Nicole on Instagram - @nicoleperinetti 

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We are joined on the show by Mark Lammas from Bodyburn Fitness in Halesowen. Mark has been in the gym industry for a number of years and was an early adopter of Fitness Racing.   We discuss how Fitness Racing has evolved in recent years and the relative value of being an affiliate gym for HYROX as well as other races such as DEKA and Deadly Dozen.   We also consider how you foster a gym culture that leads to athletes travelling across the globe to support your teammates.   Finally we consider Mark's training methodology and how it helps his athletes to hit t...

This week on the show we are taking a deep dive into the world of Sports Agents with Joe Bowers.

Joe Bowers has been involved with elite athletes and brand in HYROX for a long time. Joe spotted the need for top level athletes to have assistance when working with brands so set up SB Sport Management in the UK.

We discuss the evolution of Sports Management in HYROX, give tips for any athlete in respect of working with brands and also look to what's next in the world of Fitness Racing.

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In this episode we catch up with Jason Curtis as he explains what the Deadly Sprint is and how you can get involved.

We also look at the upcoming UK champs and also consider qualification for the World Champs.

Finally we take a deep dive into movement standards and the impact of online judging of judges.

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On this episode we are joined by Louise Edwards and Danni Walsh to recap 6 days of racing in the Welsh Capital.

As usual we consider your questions including views on the track and that Farmers Carry.

We also cover this year's spectator experience and consider the difficulties faced by trying to overtake on the track.

Finally we look at our guests races and provide some shout outs.

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On today's show we speak to Saskia Millard who alongside Holly Archer has recently taken the HYROX world by storm.

We chart her journey from starting running when she was nine to taking on a HYROX due to a group chat.

We look into the formation of her partnership with Holly Archer and those early races learning techniques in the warm up area.

We also dissect what happened in London and Warsaw before turning our attention to what comes next for her.

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On this bonus episode of the show we are joined by Louise Edwards to preview HYROX Cardiff.

We look at the map and cover off all the questions we all may have about ensuring we run the correct amount of laps. 

We also consider other aspects of the event including running on the surface and the nuance of warming up under the main arena.

Finally we give those all important shout outs.

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This week we are joined by Bernice from Hybrid Sports Media to discuss everything which went down in Warsaw at the Elite Races.

We cover off all the action and provide our thoughts on the big talking points from the four races.

We also consider what happens next including how the roll downs work for Stockholm if they are required.

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This week we speak to Tyler Spence. You may have seen Tyler on TV this past winter as he was a finalist on Gladiators. However he is also an accomplished rugby player and a rising star in HYROX.

We break down his story from Rugby to HYROX with a Gladiators pit stop along the way.

We find out how he got on the show and the roller coaster journey he faced. We also look into his HYROX pedigree and quiz him about some of the techniques he uses to take on HYROX as a smaller...

This week on the show we welcome back Charlie Botterill. Since we last spoke, Charlie has earned his spot in the Elite 15 in HYROX. We cover off what has been a rollercoaster year for him looking back at the milestones including qualifying for the Elite 15 again at HYROX Worlds.

We also consider how he is able to recover to do multiple races in a weekend and what his go to meal deal is.

Finally we get his opinion on some of the recent news including the new qualifying system and the "Division 1" for Elite 15 athletes.<...

On this episode we are joined by Simon Davidian and Jodie Hawkins to recap 10 epic days of racing in London.

We cover the races, the stories and all the activations that happened. We also consider some of the special events including the "Creators Cup" and the Red Bull Invitational.

As usual we consider your questions including what we think about HYROX changing the athlete challenge process and the Youngstars event.

All this and a ton of shout outs.

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This week we welcome back previous guests Sam Bilbie and Tony Revell to dissect all that happened in the EMEA Championships in London this past weekend.

We look back at the highs and lows of four memorable Elite 15 races. We provide our thoughts on what went well and what lessons can be learned.

We also look at the various open championships races and reflect on our guests races.

Finally we consider what tips our guests can provide if you are taking on HYROX Olympia this weekend.

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On this bonus episode of the show we are joined by Louise Edwards and Fran Harper to preview London Olympia particularly the Open Championships.

We look at the map and cover off some of the peculiarities of the Olympia set up.

Our guests also provide us with their top tips in respect of travel, what to put in your bag and how to avoid going off too fast.

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We are again joined by John Steventon and Wanda MacMillan to look back HYROX Glasgow. 

We consider the venue, the merch and our guests races.

We also look at some of the topics that our audience suggested including the relays and the judging.

Finally we look at the recent news concerning World Championships qualification. 

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We are joined by John Steventon and Wanda MacMillan to look at HYROX Glasgow. 

At 5 days this will be HYROX's biggest Scottish event ever. We cover off everything you need if you are racing this week.

This includes checking out the map, providing some guidance for tackling the Roxzone and runs.

We also look at some last minute race tips, the best ways to travel and provide those always appreciated shout outs.

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This week we welcome back Max Swindells. This time we are discussing evidence based training.

Max provides his view of what evidence based training means to him and what evidence we can look to in HYROX. Max also provides details of the precise detail he looks to when trying to evaluate athletes prior to their first 12 weeks of training.

We also deep dive into the world of Lactate threshold training and VO2 Max to consider how this may guide your training.

Finally we consider some of the common tropes in HYROX training and...

This week we chat with Charlie Searle, Charlie is an ex-footballer who has been competing in HYROX for a little over a year. In that time she has gone from newcomer to competing in the Elite 15.

We chart he journey and look to pinpoint the moment in which she decided that she would focus on HYROX. We also note the highs and lows of any sport, we consider the importance of controlling what you can and accepting what you can't.

Finally we look at her journey to the Phoenix Elite 15 and what is next for...

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This week we are focussing on Under 18 athletes in HYROX. HYROX Youngstars has recently been relaunched and our guests were all in attendance with their children.

We consider how the event went and the future of young athletes racing in HYROX. We also look at how to coach young athletes in particular looking at the Hybrid Youngsters Coaching Platform.

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This week we are chatting about all things timing with Matt. Matt has worked within the timing space for over a decade including currently with HYROX.

We cover off some common myths about timing in HYROX and some of the technical aspects that you may not be aware of. This includes why you should always ensure you race over timing mats.

We also look at some of the other races Matt has timed including the Tunnel.

Finally, we consider what to do if you find yourself receiving a penalty that you don't agree...

On this bonus episode of the show we are joined by Bernice from Hybrid Sports Media and Marcus from Rox Radar to discuss everything which went down in Phoenix last weekend.

We cover off all the action and provide our thoughts on some of the standup moments from the four Elite Races.

We also consider some of the changes since the last Major such as identifying the qualified athletes and the limited edition Centr Kit. We also consider the impact of using the modified regular HYROX course as opposed to using the grid format.

This week we are joined by Coach Chris Bayens to consider training structure in HYROX. Chris has coached both top and regular athletes to reach their goals.

We consider how to batch your training and how many intense days you should have in a weekly block.

We also examine the importance of your HRV and how that can impact your training. Chris also gives his thoughts on what an easy training session entails and the "easy wins" that we can all achieve.

Finally we seek Chris' thoughts on the new qualification system.

We are again joined by Hannah and Darren as we look back at Manchester 2026. 

We cover all the big new items including the introduction of the brand new Thunderdome. 

How was the race track? How did the layout go? How cool was Friday Night Lights?

All these questions and more are covered. Plus we give those all important shoutouts.

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We are joined by Hannah and Darren to look at HYROX's return to Manchester.

This is the 5th consecutive January HYROX in Manchester and at 5 days it promises to be the biggest ever. We cover off everything you need if you are racing this week.

This includes checking out the map which has changed since last year and also what to bring in your bad.

We also look at some last minute race tips, the best ways to travel and provide those always needed shout outs.

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This week, we welcome Sophia Parvizi-Wayne following her recent Elite 15 races in Melbourne. Sophia shares her journey into HYROX and competitive sport, including how challenges in her childhood, such as overcoming an eating disorder, shaped her approach to training, resilience, and goal setting.

We explore her progression in HYROX, the importance of setting both achievable and aspirational goals, and the lessons she learned from her Elite 15 races that will guide her into 2026.

Beyond sport, Sophia discusses her experience as the founder of tech companies and why balancing entrepreneurship with elite-level training is a central part...

On this weeks show, Host Ian catches up with Liam McCroary to chart his path to lining up as a HYROX elite.

Liam's background is as a Pro Footballer but he decided to hang up his boots and pursue HYROX after racing on a week off.

We look into what attracted him to HYROX, how he trains for races and also why he think Footballers have so much success in HYROX.

We also get the lowdown on what it's like to represent your country, his friendly rivalries with his peers and his adventure...

On this weeks episode we learn about Alex Hill's journey from Hurdles to HYROX.

A competitive track and field athlete, Alex reached a high level but found herself seeking a new challenge post 2022. That new challenge became HYROX. Alex has already made a big impression in Fitness Racing setting a doubles AG world record in Berlin and qualifying for Worlds.

We discover why Alex feels that HYROX is her sport. We also take a deep dive into her love of Pilates including how she found herself working for Courtney Black and why Pilates could be...

On this week's bumper end-of-year edition, we review the biggest stories, shifts and stand-out moments from fitness racing in 2025.

We're joined by Neil Marsh from the On the Rox Podcast and veteran athlete Wendy Williams to break it all down.

We discuss how HYROX evolved over the year, from changes at the Elite level through to developments affecting everyday athletes. We explore the rise of DEADLY DOZEN, growing from a local event into a touring race across the UK and beyond. We also cover DEKA's expansion, including its first UK arena DEKA FIT and the...

This week, fresh off her HYROX Elite Solo Debut we talk to Kat Parnell. We take a deep dive into her journey over the last six months from racing in the Pro category in the World Championships to just missing out on an Elite 15 Worlds spot in Melbourne.

We look into the races that earned Kat her starting spot and also the lessons she learned along the way. This includes realising that sometimes it's important to take a step back to give yourself time to process what you have achieved.

Finally we break down Kat's...

On this bonus episode of the show we are joined by Bernice from Hybrid Sports Media and Marcus from Rox Radar to discuss everything which went down in Melbourne last weekend.

We cover off all the action and provide our thoughts on some of the standup moments from the four Elite Races.

We also chat about the atmosphere in the arena and how our guests own races went.

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This week we have two interviews with athletes who competed at the World Championships. 

Gwion was competing in the age group championships for 18-24 in only his second ever DEKA FIT and won his AG at DEKA MILE.

Meanwhile Tania won the Elite DEKA FIT Doubles and also earned podiums at other disciplines having raced 7 races in Fort Lauderdale.

We take a deep dive into their races and also the rest of their time in the USA.

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We are joined by Simon Davidian, Kelly Sidebottom and Laura White to look back at HYROX's biggest ever event. 

What did we think of the one lap course? How did our guests races go? Was it a fast course? What happened at the Wall Balls?

We cover all of this and also announce the winner of the RaceKeep competition.

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We are joined by Simon Davidian and Kelly Sidebottom to look at HYROX's biggest ever event.

Over 40,000 athletes are scheduled to take part and we've got all the tips you need. We cover off the map and discuss the difference in running a one lap course.

We also give some advice on some of the hardest stations to tackle, how to get there and provide those all important shout outs.

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On this weeks episode we speak to Brian Lee the Founder and CEO of TRYKA.

Fresh from their recent debut event in Dublin we chat about the origins of TRYKA and the innovations that he's put in place including the league system.

We also look at what the future holds for TRYKA and Fitness Racing in Ireland.

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