TrainHybrd Podcast - Hyrox, Hybrid Training, Running & Endurance

Dive into the mental game of racing and discover how pressure can be both a foe and a friend. Learn techniques to combat performance anxiety, like box breathing, and hear personal stories that resonate with every competitor. Explore the intersection of gratitude, resilience, and the joys of the journey, while uncovering the psychological hurdles that come with high-stakes environments. This engaging discussion offers humor and insights that encourage a positive mindset, transforming not just your race day, but your approach to life's challenges.

Is the game changing right before our eyes?In this episode, we’re joined by elite hybrid athlete Ryan Hoffmann just days before the HYROX World Championships. Whether you're deep in the HYROX grind, training as a hybrid athlete, or eyeing your first major race, this one digs into questions you're probably already asking.What’s really going on with the new fast turf?Who’s peaking at the perfect time for a podium run?And is this the most stacked World Champs we've ever seen or just the beginning?🔥 Inside This Episode:Ryan’s mindset shift heading into Worlds, and what he’s learned from the pain cave.The Fast Turf Controversy: Are race times legit when the sleds move like butter?Elite 15 Predictions: Who’s coming in hot, and who might shock the field?Why chemistry might trump fitness in Elite Doubles, and the names we’re watching.Big picture: What this World Champs could mean for HYROX's future.💭 Expect bold takes, behind-the-scenes insights, and a whole lot of love for the grind.We’re not giving away the podium… but we’re not holding back either.🎧 Hit play to hear why this might be the most pivotal race weekend in HYROX history and where Ryan sees the sport going next.👉 Check out all our socials through this link: TrainHybrd👉 Follow us on Instagram: @TrainHybrd

Are you a HYROX athlete, hybrid competitor, or runner trying to level up without burning out?This episode is your performance audit.We’re calling out the common training traps that leave athletes wrecked at the finish line, over paced, under-fueled, or just straight-up underprepared for the real demands of race day.From blindly copying Instagram plans to overrelying on sim workouts, we’re breaking down 7 critical mistakes that look like hard work but actually hold you back.Inside this episode:Are you training for your level… or someone else’s?Does your coach actually get HYROX?Is your “compromised running” crushing your joints?Are your strengths becoming a blind spot?Are sexy workouts sabotaging your aerobic base?No guest. No fluff. Just honest, experience-backed breakdowns to help you train smarter, finish stronger, and finally get the return your effort deserves.Hit play and let’s fix the hidden flaws in your programming.👉 Check out all our socials through this link: ⁠TrainHybrd

🎙 Welcome to the TrainHybrd Podcast!This week’s episode is your ultimate guide to understanding and mastering heart rate zones for smarter, more effective training.Whether you're just starting your fitness journey or you're a seasoned athlete, we break down the science behind Zones 1 through 5, what they mean, how they impact your body, and how to use them to train with purpose.👉 Check out all our socials through this link: TrainHybrd👉 Follow us on Instagram: @TrainHybrd

What does it take to go from first-time HYROX competitor to qualifying for the Elite 15, all in under a year?In this episode, we sit down with Tom Rodgers, one of the fastest-rising names in Australian HYROX. Since entering the sport in 2023, Tom has made waves with multiple podium finishes across solo, doubles, and team relay events. But it was his 56:05 solo finish, one of the fastest in HYROX history - that truly cemented him as a force to watch.Whether you’re a HYROX athlete, a hybrid competitor, or a runner stepping into functional fitness, this conversation will challenge how you think about racing, training, and leveling up under pressure.We’re digging into what makes Tom tick, from his unique training style and rural lifestyle, to the mindset shifts that helped him rise so fast.🔍 What we explore in this episode:How Tom got into HYROX and what early races taught himThe “conjugate training” method and how it fuels his hybrid performanceHis thoughts mid-race during that historic 56:05 finishCompeting across solo, doubles, and team formats, what changes?What it’s like training alongside elite partner and mentor Chris WoolleyBalancing rural living, real life, and high-level competitionA full breakdown of Tom’s current training weekRecovery, consistency, and staying sharp when motivation dipsWhat’s next: goals for the Elite 15 in Barcelona and beyondThis episode isn’t just about one athlete’s success, it’s about the systems, choices, and mental edge that drive performance at the highest level.🎯 If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to break through in HYROX… this is where you start.👉 Check out all our socials through this link: ⁠TrainHybrd

Every HYROX athlete knows the feeling:The final 100 wall balls can make or break your race.Whether you're a hybrid athlete trying to stay efficient under fatigue or a runner entering the world of functional fitness, this episode gives you the tools to stop fearing wall balls and start owning them.We’re breaking down the real reasons why this movement ruins even elite finish times, and what you can do about it, from movement fixes to muscular endurance methods that actually work.🔍 Inside this episode:The exact strength lifts you should focus on (and what most people get wrong)Technique mistakes that waste energy and crush your cadenceMuscular endurance workouts to build wall-ball resilienceLactate clearance strategies that train you to recover mid-effortHow to simulate compromised wall balls and train race-day toughnessThis isn't just about form or fitness, it's about building a complete system to handle fatigue, pressure, and volume.🎯 If wall balls break you down - maybe it’s time you build them up.Let’s talk about how.Join Our Community:⁠⁠Join Hybrd Program⁠⁠ | 💬 ⁠⁠WhatsApp Community⁠⁠ | 📸 ⁠⁠Instagram

If you’re constantly low-energy, always nursing niggles, or feel like your training isn’t clicking, it might not be your plan.It might be everything else.In this episode, we unpack the unsexy but essential stuff that actually makes your performance click, even when the metrics look good on paper.🔎 We cover:The recovery basics even experienced athletes overlookHow sleep hygiene could be killing your gainsNutrition timing mistakes that keep hybrid athletes underpoweredWhy electrolytes > just water, especially if you’re sweating bucketsAdvanced bloodwork worth checking if you’re doing everything right and still tiredThe golden rules for managing volume and intensity without tipping into burnoutWhy “saying no” might be your most important discipline skill yetIf you’re serious about performance, in training or on race day, this is the stuff that separates PRs from plateaus.🎧 Tap play to see what you might be missing.Join Our Community:⁠⁠Join Hybrd Program⁠⁠ | 💬 ⁠⁠WhatsApp Community⁠⁠ | 📸 ⁠⁠Instagram

In our 50th episode, we’re diving into a truth most people don’t want to hear: motivation isn’t enough. Whether you're training for performance or just trying to stay consistent, it’s structure and planning that truly carry you forward when motivation fades.We unpack how to build systems that work, how to stay on track when the hype dies down, and why relying on motivation alone is a trap for most athletes.🎙️ Tune in for practical insights, no-fluff tips, and a little reflection on how far we’ve come since episode one.Join Our Community:⁠Join Hybrd Program⁠ | 💬 ⁠WhatsApp Community⁠ | 📸 ⁠Instagram

What if syncing your training with your cycle was the key to unlocking stronger runs, faster recovery, and fewer injuries?In this episode, we’re diving into a topic most coaches barely scratch the surface on- how female physiology isn’t a variable to work around… it’s something to build with.Whether you're deep in HYROX prep, pushing hybrid performance goals, or clocking steady mileage as a runner, understanding how estrogen, progesterone, and your cycle phases impact form, heat management, energy, and effort can change the game.We’re breaking down the science- and the strategy - in a way that’s practical, performance-driven, and long overdue.👉 Could your toughest training days be a sign you’re pushing at the wrong time?👉 Are you adapting your workouts based on how your body actually operates or just hoping for the best?👉 Is low energy, disrupted recovery, or injury trying to tell you something?This one’s for every female hybrid athlete and every coach who works with them. It might just change how you train forever.Join Our Community:Join Hybrd Program | 💬 WhatsApp Community | 📸 Instagram

If you're a HYROX athlete, hybrid competitor, or serious runner pushing for next-level performance- this one’s for you.In this solo episode, we break down smart supplement timing and stacking strategies to boost strength, endurance, and recovery.Highlights:When to take protein, creatine, BCAAs, and beetroot for maximum impact.The real reason timing matters more than you think.What stacking means- and how to do it effectively.The surprising danger of overdosing on antioxidants (Vitamin C & E)What elite athletes are doing- and how you can adapt it for your routine.Why caffeine and beta-alanine work best together before training.Tips on avoiding supplement mistakes that could blunt your gains.👉 Check out all our socials through this link: ⁠TrainHybrd