Rox Lyfe - The HYROX Podcast Inside the Mind of Elite HYROX Athlete Dylan Scott
Aug 28, 2025
In this engaging conversation, elite HYROX athlete Dylan Scott, who recently finished 3rd in the Elite 15 at the 2025 World Championships, shares his insights on competitive mindset and personal growth. He discusses his evolving motivations for fitness, including the impact of parenthood on his training philosophy. Dylan reflects on pivotal moments from the Chicago World Championships and his fiery Vegas win, emphasizing resilience, realistic goal-setting, and the balance between family life and high performance. It's a journey of overcoming mental barriers and embracing setbacks.
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A Shifting, Multi-Faceted Why
- Dylan's motivation for HYROX shifts between mental health, competitive goals, and family legacy.
- He treats the sport as a flexible source of joy rather than a single fixed purpose.
Fatherhood Improved Performance Mindset
- Becoming a father brought Dylan perspective and reduced self-criticism, improving his mental health.
- That reduced internal sabotage and made him a more consistent competitor.
Chicago Podium Amid Weekend Chaos
- Dylan felt he raced as well as possible at Chicago and left satisfied with an individual podium despite others having slightly better days.
- Post-race chaos during the relay overshadowed his joy but reflection later restored pride in the result.