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Matt talks with the Pro podiums, age group winners and a few surprise guests right after they finish at HYROX Tampa. Rich Ryan wins Pro Men despite a wrong turn in the Roxzone, Willow Collins adds another Pro Women win, and Elizabeth Jones takes 2nd in her first ever HYROX. Plus Paul Kaup’s age group win, Brittany McCall’s football past, and actor Patrick Wilson racing with his brother Mark of Fox 13 Tampa.Rich Ryan, 1st Pro MenRyan Douglas, 2nd Pro MenGabe Piepergerdes, 3rd Pro MenColin Stiefer, 5th Pro MenPaul Kaup, 1st in 55 to 59Willow Collins, 1st Pro WomenMackinly Kifer, 3rd Pro WomenJaydan Velasquez, 5th Pro WomenCarolyn Watkins, 4th Pro WomenNicole Coccia, 9th in 35 to 39Brittany McCall, 3rd in 35 to 39Lily Finger, 20th in 25 to 29Actor Patrick Wilson and his brother Mark Wilson, from Fox 13 TampaElizabeth Jones, 2nd Pro WomenJosh Ward, 4th Pro MenToday’s episode is sponsored by Wodify. When your HYROX gym needs to run smoothly, Wodify delivers. From scheduling and programming to performance tracking and milestone celebrations, all the tools you need are built right in. Book a demo here.Today’s episode is also sponsored by Metl. MetL™ stands for honesty and health. Every ingredient is listed clearly, no fillers, no hidden sugars, no gimmicks. It’s more than a beverage; it’s a movement redefining what it means to stay energized, for kids, parents, and future generations. Learn more at metldrink.comListen on Apple or SpotifySupport us through The Cup Of CoffeeFollow Hybrid Fitness Media on IG

Matt and Cheryl go through their Tampa doubles race, where the runs were great and the stations, untrained, were not. That includes the burpee broad jump warning, a 7:14 on wall balls and the new no sitting on the bucket rule. The crew also covers spectator ticket sellouts, the HYROX cruise and Matt’s early no show numbers.Dave launches HTX for January 30, with tickets on sale November 1. The crew then previews the Elite Series doubles in Hamburg and gets into the HYROX cease and desist against HYRESULT and ROXFIT.Today’s episode is sponsored by Wodify. When your HYROX gym needs to run smoothly, Wodify delivers. From scheduling and programming to performance tracking and milestone celebrations, all the tools you need are built right in. Book a demo here.Today’s episode is also sponsored by Metl. MetL™ stands for honesty and health. Every ingredient is listed clearly, no fillers, no hidden sugars, no gimmicks. It’s more than a beverage; it’s a movement redefining what it means to stay energized, for kids, parents, and future generations. Learn more at metldrink.comListen on Apple or SpotifySupport us through The Cup Of CoffeeFollow Hybrid Fitness Media on IG

Marc Lou’s 10 year journey building 36 startups soloEarning over $1 million a year at 85% profit with zero employeesSponsor My Body, the auction that sold space on his HYROX race kitRaising $35K in 24 hours and over $112K totalWhy the story mattered more than the sponsorsHow AI is changing what one person can buildWhy he shares his revenue publicly and refuses to hireLiving on $5K a month while earning $80KSUMMARY:Matt sits down with Marc Lou, the solo founder behind 36 startups who auctioned sponsorship spots on his body for a HYROX race and raised over $112K. Marc explains how the auction worked, why he won’t do it again, his two years of making zero dollars, and why he’d rather keep building alone than grow a company.Guest Links: Marc LouListen on Apple or SpotifySupport us through The Cup Of CoffeeFollow Hybrid Fitness Media on IGToday’s episode is sponsored by Wodify. When your HYROX gym needs to run smoothly, Wodify delivers. From scheduling and programming to performance tracking and milestone celebrations, all the tools you need are built right in. Book a demo here.Today’s episode is also sponsored by Metl. MetL™ stands for honesty and health. Every ingredient is listed clearly, no fillers, no hidden sugars, no gimmicks. It’s more than a beverage; it’s a movement redefining what it means to stay energized, for kids, parents, and future generations. Learn more at metldrink.comListen on Apple or SpotifySupport HFM Through A Cup Of Coffee.

Matt, Dave, and Chris Bayens discuss the latest HYROX news and preview Hamburg, the first Elite Series race of the season.The proposed HYROX cruise raceThe first Elite Town Hall and Elite Working GroupCoach zones and athlete feedbackPoints, ties, strength of field, and Elite 15 qualificationThe new race withdrawal deadlineHamburg women’s race previewHamburg men’s race previewToday’s episode is sponsored by Wodify. When your HYROX gym needs to run smoothly, Wodify delivers. From scheduling and programming to performance tracking and milestone celebrations, all the tools you need are built right in. Book a demo here.Today’s episode is also sponsored by Metl. MetL™ stands for honesty and health. Every ingredient is listed clearly, no fillers, no hidden sugars, no gimmicks. It’s more than a beverage; it’s a movement redefining what it means to stay energized, for kids, parents, and future generations. Learn more at metldrink.comListen on Apple or SpotifySupport HFM Through A Cup Of Coffee.

Calum Marsh joins Matt to discuss his new book, The Glass Box, an inside look at the rise of CrossFit and the people who built it.Marsh spoke with Greg Glassman, Dave Castro, Lauren Jenai, Matt Fraser, and others while reporting the book. They discuss Glassman’s unconventional leadership, CrossFit’s growth without traditional investors, the Reebok deal, the warning signs that came before 2020, and the decisions that helped unravel the company’s media operation and public standing.They also talk about why CrossFit and HYROX are fundamentally different, whether founder-led companies such as CrossFit, Spartan, GORUCK, and the UFC share a common pattern, and the workplace culture allegations that followed Glassman.Topics include:Why Calum Marsh wrote The Glass BoxReporting the book and interviewing Greg GlassmanCrossFit’s early growth and affiliate modelThe Reebok deal and CrossFit’s unusual business approachCrossFit versus HYROXGlassman, Dave Castro, and founder-led companiesThe warning signs before CrossFit’s 2020 crisisMedia, social media, workplace culture, and Glassman’s exitYou can buy the book on Amazon.Today’s episode is sponsored by Wodify. When your HYROX gym needs to run smoothly, Wodify delivers. From scheduling and programming to performance tracking and milestone celebrations, all the tools you need are built right in. Book a demo here.Today’s episode is also sponsored by Metl. MetL™ stands for honesty and health. Every ingredient is listed clearly, no fillers, no hidden sugars, no gimmicks. It’s more than a beverage; it’s a movement redefining what it means to stay energized, for kids, parents, and future generations. Learn more at metldrink.comListen on Apple or SpotifySupport HFM Through A Cup Of Coffee.

Matt, Cheryl, and Dave are joined by Matt Kemp to discussHiller’s YouTube channel removal and what it means for creatorsATHX Miami recap - format, judging, volunteers, and athlete experienceHYROX Boston - sled conditions, course layout, and race-day experienceWhether a premium HYROX race package is worth the extra costThe Beijing incident making Saturday Night LiveHYROX ticket demand, Flex passes, and spring race availabilityToday’s episode is sponsored by Wodify. When your HYROX gym needs to run smoothly, Wodify delivers. From scheduling and programming to performance tracking and milestone celebrations, all the tools you need are built right in. Book a demo here.Today’s episode is also sponsored by Metl. MetL™ stands for honesty and health. Every ingredient is listed clearly, no fillers, no hidden sugars, no gimmicks. It’s more than a beverage; it’s a movement redefining what it means to stay energized, for kids, parents, and future generations. Learn more at metldrink.comListen on Apple or Spotify

HYROX Toronto brought a deep field of Pro athletes and plenty of strong doubles teams. In this combined interview episode, Matt speaks with athletes across the weekend, from the Pro Women and Pro Men races to some of the top doubles teams.Singles interviews:Maddy EybergenVivian TafutoRachael WadeChelsea RibeiroLindsay BessegatoLaura SliapnicCourtney HayreBethany McChesneyFrédéric DubéRyan DouglasStirling PetersRyan CallahanBefore the doubles interviews, Matt catches up with Alyssa McElheny, who was in Toronto supporting some of her teammates.Doubles interviews:Rachael Wade and Dr. Erika TvedtenChristina Matthews and Charlotte O’NeillQuinlan Hickey and Lindsay BessegatoImogen Cross and Elise McClinticIsaac Sanderson and Brendan NeelyJarrett Newby and Matt BaysingerKevin Gregory and Ryan CaseyStirling Peters and Chase StevensonJack Driscoll and Kelly MeredithCole Learn and Frédéric DubéRyan Reid and Shane McKenzieToday’s episode is sponsored by Wodify. When your HYROX gym needs to run smoothly, Wodify delivers. From scheduling and programming to performance tracking and milestone celebrations, all the tools you need are built right in. Book a demo here.Listen on Apple or Spotify.

Matt, Kevin, and Dave are back after HYROX Toronto, with Cheryl joining the conversation from home. They break down the weekend, including the Canadian-heavy podiums, the venue and spectator experience, judging, and what stood out on course. They also discuss LT Games, and why it is a strong event that needs better promotion.Then it is a deep dive into the HYROX Elite Town Hall:The plan for recurring Elite Series cities and separate grid racingWhy athletes were frustrated by the pre-submitted-question formatTicket access, Flex passes, and qualification loopholesRulebook clarity, judging consistency, and who should make the rulesAthlete kits, outside content teams, media accreditation, and sponsor conflictsThey also talk about XENOM’s new Foundations division and one-day events, plus CrossFit’s new Open Doubles format.Today’s episode is sponsored by Wodify. When your HYROX gym needs to run smoothly, Wodify delivers. From scheduling and programming to performance tracking and milestone celebrations, all the tools you need are built right in. Book a demo here.Today’s episode is also sponsored by Metl. MetL™ stands for honesty and health. Every ingredient is listed clearly, no fillers, no hidden sugars, no gimmicks. It’s more than a beverage; it’s a movement redefining what it means to stay energized, for kids, parents, and future generations. Learn more at metldrink.comListen on Apple or Spotify

F45 Deputy Director of Athletics, Johry Batt, joins Matt to discuss how the brand builds its workouts, the athletes featured on its in-studio screens, and the future of F45 Peak 500.How F45 selects its on-screen athletes from within its own communityWhat goes into programming more than 100 F45 workout formatsF45’s global footprint and studio growthThe history of F45 Playoffs and the evolution into Peak 500Plans for larger Peak 500 events open to the public in 2027Then, Matt and Ser Bryan break down The Mad King, the new Game of Thrones stage play at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, then revisit the full HBO series.Matt’s trip to Stratford-upon-Avon and what it was like seeing The Mad King liveHow the play handles Harrenhal, Robert’s Rebellion, Rhaegar and Lyanna, the Mad King, and the Tower of JoyThe set design, battle scenes, casting choices, and whether the four-hour runtime worksA Game of Thrones rewatch: the great early-season moments, character arcs, and details that pay off laterWhy the first 7 seasons hold up but the ending does not.Today’s episode is sponsored by Wodify. When your HYROX gym needs to run smoothly, Wodify delivers. From scheduling and programming to performance tracking and milestone celebrations, all the tools you need are built right in. Book a demo here.Today’s episode is also sponsored by Metl. MetL™ stands for honesty and health. Every ingredient is listed clearly, no fillers, no hidden sugars, no gimmicks. It’s more than a beverage; it’s a movement redefining what it means to stay energized, for kids, parents, and future generations. Learn more at metldrink.comListen on Apple or Spotify

Matt B. Davis, Cheryl Snow, and Matt Kemp discuss:HYROX Major schedule, Elite 15 prize money, and kit rulesThe new Challenger 15PUMA’s Project Podium and athlete sponsorshipsMatt Kemp's first ATHX workout at Strong New YorkHYROX’s upcoming Elite Athlete Town HallDEKA World Championship ticket pricesToronto weekend and the LT GamesToday’s episode is sponsored by Wodify. When your HYROX gym needs to run smoothly, Wodify delivers. From scheduling and programming to performance tracking and milestone celebrations, all the tools you need are built right in. Book a demo here.Today’s episode is also sponsored by Metl. MetL™ stands for honesty and health. Every ingredient is listed clearly, no fillers, no hidden sugars, no gimmicks. It’s more than a beverage; it’s a movement redefining what it means to stay energized, for kids, parents, and future generations. Learn more at metldrink.comListen on Apple or Spotify