A Sub-60 HYROX Is Nearly Impossible Without a Strong Aerobic Base - Owen Silver (#14)

Owen Silver is a software engineer and experienced triathlete who ran a 60-minute HYROX in his very first season of racing. Owen and I also teamed up for the HYROX Pro Doubles in Melbourne, where we finished in 58:52. In this episode, Owen breaks down the training principles that helped him cut five minutes off his HYROX time in just six months.

Episode breakdown:

00:57 – Why Owen switched from triathlon to HYROX

02:06 – “HYROX is a runner’s sport”: endurance base vs strength

05:11 – Owen’s triathlon benchmarks (5k / marathon / weekly training load)

08:20 – Melbourne Open result: ~1:00 (with extra lap) + what improved

10:08 – Wall balls: technique, volume, and going unbroken

15:43 – Sled push/pull: training heavy, technique, and fixing blow-ups

18:55 – Running build to ~60km/week + managing shin issues

24:05 – Doubles vs solo: pacing, station load-sharing, and why doubles is fun

29:23 – Training consistency with a full-time job (routine, fueling, sleep)

34:05 – Coaching: self-coached now, thoughts on hiring a coach

37:28 – What’s next: Olympic weightlifting + explosive goals

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