Rox Lyfe - The HYROX Podcast
Greg Williams
The go-to podcast for HYROX athletes and hybrid fitness fans chasing peak performance. Hosted by HYROX commentator Greg Williams, each episode features in-depth interviews with world-class athletes, rising stars, and expert coaches shaping the hybrid training scene. You’ll get race-day insights, proven training tips, behind-the-scenes stories, and strategic breakdowns from the front lines of HYROX competition. Whether you're aiming for a new PB or just want to stay plugged into the sport’s evolution, this show delivers the knowledge and motivation to push your limits. New episodes weekly.
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Sep 11, 2025 • 58min
Jon Wynn on Heat Training, Mindset and Staying Elite in HYROX
Jon Wynn is back on the Rox Lyfe podcast after delivering his best HYROX performance yet at the 2025 World Championships in Chicago.A consistent presence in the HYROX Elite 15, Jon has finished in the top 10 at the last three World Championships — 6th in 2023, 9th in 2024, and 5th this year at the age of 38 while balancing life as a dad of two.In this episode, we cover:✔️ How he turned a season of setbacks into his best-ever HYROX performance✔️ The role of heat training & cooling in his race prep✔️ His Achilles rehab journey and what it’s taught him✔️ Doubles ambitions alongside Graham Halliday✔️ His candid perspective on HYROX World Championship relay selectionIt’s an open, honest conversation filled with performance tips, training insights, and mindset lessons from one of the sport’s grittiest competitors.Follow Jon on Instagram at @jonwynnfitnessandsobriety🔗 Subscribe for more episodes💥 Supporters of this Episode🏅 MyProtein – Affordable, high-quality supplements to support your HYROX training. Use code ROXLYFE at checkout: https://roxlyfe.com/myprotein🎒 Built For Athletes – Premium backpacks trusted by 150,000+ athletes. Get 15% off automatically at: https://builtforathletes.com/ROXLYFE🧤 The Rox Guys – Lightweight, breathable gloves, with great grip, for fitness racing. Get 15% off with code ROXLYFE or by going to https://www.theroxguys.com/discount/ROXLYFE🔗 Useful Links & Resources🤷 New to HYROX? Start here: https://roxlyfe.com/a-beginners-guide-to-hyrox/📚 Articles & tips: https://roxlyfe.com/🏃♂️ Training plans & coaching: https://roxlyfe.com/coaching/📅 12-week HYROX training plan: https://roxlyfe.com/12-week-training-plan/🥗 Personalised HYROX nutrition: https://roxlyfe.com/nutrition-for-hyrox/📲 Stay Connected📹 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3LDf0XTEWT4Uc_RY4pGOzw?sub_confirmation=1💌 Get weekly HYROX tips by email: https://roxlyfe.com/subscribe/📸 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theroxlyfe/ 💗 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/roxlyfe#HYROX #HybridAthlete #FunctionalFitness #EnduranceTraining
Sep 4, 2025 • 1h 7min
Bjoern Schinke on Training HYROX Champions Smarter, Not Harder
Bjoern Schinke, coach to 2025 HYROX World Champion Linda Meier and former coach of Germany's Olympic silver rowing team, shares his innovative training techniques. He discusses how to achieve top performance with minimal training volume by focusing on movement efficiency and neuro-athletic principles. Bjoern explores the critical roles of mindset, pacing, and the joy of competition in racing. Listeners will gain insights on customizing training for enhanced performance and the importance of maintaining year-round readiness.
Aug 28, 2025 • 1h 7min
Inside the Mind of Elite HYROX Athlete Dylan Scott
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.
Aug 21, 2025 • 1h 2min
Run Faster in HYROX with Shane Benzie - The Indiana Jones of Running
In this episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast, I’m joined by world-renowned movement coach and author of The Lost Art of Running, Shane Benzie (@shane.benzie).Shane has worked with HYROX athletes, Olympians, tribal communities, and elite performers across seven continents - blending biomechanics, anthropology, and real-world experience to radically improve how we move.We dive deep into how you can become a faster, more efficient, and more resilient athlete - without necessarily getting “fitter.” Whether you’re chasing HYROX PBs or just want to move better, this one’s packed with lightbulb moments.We cover:The major technique flaw 84% of runners are makingHow to use “tripod feet” to improve stride, power, and stabilityWhy impact and airtime aren’t the enemies you think they areLessons from African training camps, extreme athletes, and military operativesHow desk posture affects run performance - and what to do about itPlus: cadence, carbon shoes, curve theory, and elastic recoilIf you're interested in improving your running / performance in HYROX, this one is for you!🔗 Subscribe for more episodes💥 Supporters of this Episode🏅 MyProtein – Affordable, high-quality supplements to support your HYROX training. Use code ROXLYFE at checkout: https://roxlyfe.com/myprotein🎒 Built For Athletes – Premium backpacks trusted by 150,000+ athletes. Get 15% off automatically at: https://builtforathletes.com/ROXLYFE🔗 Useful Links & Resources🤷 New to HYROX? Start here: https://roxlyfe.com/a-beginners-guide-to-hyrox/📚 Articles & tips: https://roxlyfe.com/🏃♂️ Training plans & coaching: https://roxlyfe.com/coaching/📅 12-week HYROX training plan: https://roxlyfe.com/12-week-training-plan/🥗 Personalised HYROX nutrition: https://roxlyfe.com/nutrition-for-hyrox/📲 Stay Connected📹 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3LDf0XTEWT4Uc_RY4pGOzw?sub_confirmation=1💌 Get weekly HYROX tips by email: https://roxlyfe.com/subscribe/📸 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theroxlyfe/ 💗 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/roxlyfe#HYROX #HybridAthlete #FunctionalFitness #EnduranceTraining
Aug 14, 2025 • 59min
Lauren Weeks on HYROX Records, Smart Training, and Race-Day Mindset
Lauren Weeks is back on the Rox Lyfe podcast!The world record holder in both the Open and Pro divisions, Lauren finished 3rd in the 2025 HYROX World Championships singles, won the doubles with Lauren Griffiths, and captained the USA relay team in one of the most talked-about races of the year. She also took victory at three of the four Elite 15 majors this season and set a new Pro world record in Glasgow.In this episode, we cover:- Her reflections on the 2025 World Champs and that relay DQ- Record-breaking performances in Glasgow and DC- How she manages high training volume without burning out- Why she’d choose a SkiErg as her one piece of kit- Off-season goals and her future ambitions beyond HYROXIt’s an honest, detailed conversation packed with performance tips, training insights, and mindset lessons from one of the sport’s all-time greats.🔗 Subscribe for more episodes💥 Supporters of this Episode🏅 MyProtein – Affordable, high-quality supplements to support your HYROX training. Use code ROXLYFE at checkout: https://roxlyfe.com/myprotein🎒 Built For Athletes – Premium backpacks trusted by 150,000+ athletes. Get 15% off automatically at: https://builtforathletes.com/ROXLYFE🔗 Useful Links & Resources🤷 New to HYROX? Start here: https://roxlyfe.com/a-beginners-guide-to-hyrox/📚 Articles & tips: https://roxlyfe.com/🏃♂️ Training plans & coaching: https://roxlyfe.com/coaching/📅 12-week HYROX training plan: https://roxlyfe.com/12-week-training-plan/🥗 Personalised HYROX nutrition: https://roxlyfe.com/nutrition-for-hyrox/📲 Stay Connected📹 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3LDf0XTEWT4Uc_RY4pGOzw?sub_confirmation=1💌 Get weekly HYROX tips by email: https://roxlyfe.com/subscribe/📸 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theroxlyfe/ 💗 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/roxlyfe#HYROX #HybridAthlete #FunctionalFitness #EnduranceTraining
Aug 7, 2025 • 60min
Jeremy McConnell on HYROX, Mental Grit — and the Infamous Shoulder Barge
This week on the Rox Lyfe podcast, I’m joined by HYROX athlete and former reality TV star Jeremy McConnell (@jeremymcconnellcooke).Jeremy recently raced in the Elite 15 Doubles at the 2025 HYROX World Championships and was part of the Irish relay team — yes, the one involved in that incident with Hunter McIntyre. In this raw and unfiltered conversation, Jeremy opens up about:How HYROX helped him rebuild after addiction and media chaosHis honest view on the Worlds relay disqualificationLessons from the brutal Marathon des SablesTraining smarter (and more structured) this seasonThe truth about his race day arm sleeves and goalkeeper glovesIt is raw, honest, funny, and full of stories — it was agreat chat, and I think you’ll enjoy it a lot.🔗 Subscribe for more episodes💥 Supporters of this Episode🏅 MyProtein – Affordable, high-quality supplements to support your HYROX training. Use code ROXLYFE at checkout: https://roxlyfe.com/myprotein🎒 Built For Athletes – Premium backpacks trusted by 150,000+ athletes. Get 15% off automatically at: https://builtforathletes.com/ROXLYFE🔗 Useful Links & Resources🤷 New to HYROX? Start here: https://roxlyfe.com/a-beginners-guide-to-hyrox/📚 Articles & tips: https://roxlyfe.com/🏃♂️ Training plans & coaching: https://roxlyfe.com/coaching/📅 12-week HYROX training plan: https://roxlyfe.com/12-week-training-plan/🥗 Personalised HYROX nutrition: https://roxlyfe.com/nutrition-for-hyrox/📲 Stay Connected📹 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3LDf0XTEWT4Uc_RY4pGOzw?sub_confirmation=1💌 Get weekly HYROX tips by email: https://roxlyfe.com/subscribe/📸 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theroxlyfe/ 💗 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/roxlyfe#HYROX #HybridAthlete #FunctionalFitness #EnduranceTraining
Jul 31, 2025 • 53min
HYROX Co-Founder Mo Fuerste on Sleds, Qualifying, Drug Testing, and More
Mo Fuerste, co-founder of HYROX and a key figure in shaping the sport, shares exciting insights about its future. He breaks down the recent sled drama from Chicago and discusses changes in elite qualifying rules. With a focus on transparency, he dives into drug testing and the push for professional standards. Looking ahead, Mo shares what to expect from the 2026 World Championships in Stockholm and updates on the new timing system. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned competitor, this chat is packed with must-know information!
Jul 24, 2025 • 1h 2min
Hugo Hugemark on Smarter HYROX Training, Progress Testing, and Erging Right
Hugo Hugemark, a dedicated HYROX athlete who recently captained Sweden's relay team, shares his intelligent training strategies. He discusses the mental aspects of performance and how to effectively track progress. Hugo emphasizes the importance of correctly using ERGs and structuring workouts for varying intensity and volume. He also explores how heat training can boost performance in tough conditions. Listeners will be inspired by his 'get to work' mindset, revealing insights applicable to both athletics and everyday life.
Jul 17, 2025 • 57min
HYROX Hot Takes, Hostage Escapes, and Breathwork Breakthroughs – with Till Schenk
In this episode of the Rox Lyfe Podcast, I’m joined by my HYROX livestream co-commentator and one of the sport’s most recognisable voices — Till Schenk (@tillschenklive). Till’s story is as wild as they come...Told he’d never do endurance sport again, he went on to complete Ironmans, bikepack solo through Africa, and escape a literal hostage situation in Senegal. Breathwork and cold exposure helped him rebuild his health — and in this episode he shares how those tools might help you too as an athlete.We also look back at the HYROX season just gone, the standout moments from Vegas to Hong Kong, and the athletes and stories that stuck with us — plus why Till’s stepping away from Ironman after 14 seasons.Expect honesty, laughs, lessons, and some seriously mad stories!🔗 Subscribe for more episodes💥 Supporters of this Episode🏅 MyProtein – Affordable, high-quality supplements to support your HYROX training. Use code ROXLYFE at checkout: https://roxlyfe.com/myprotein🎒 Built For Athletes – Premium backpacks trusted by 150,000+ athletes. Get 15% off automatically at: https://builtforathletes.com/ROXLYFE🔗 Useful Links & Resources🤷 New to HYROX? Start here: https://roxlyfe.com/a-beginners-guide-to-hyrox/📚 Articles & tips: https://roxlyfe.com/🏃♂️ Training plans & coaching: https://roxlyfe.com/coaching/📅 12-week HYROX training plan: https://roxlyfe.com/12-week-training-plan/🥗 Personalised HYROX nutrition: https://roxlyfe.com/nutrition-for-hyrox/📲 Stay Connected📹 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3LDf0XTEWT4Uc_RY4pGOzw?sub_confirmation=1💌 Get weekly HYROX tips by email: https://roxlyfe.com/subscribe/📸 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theroxlyfe/ 💗 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/roxlyfe#HYROX #HybridAthlete #FunctionalFitness #EnduranceTraining
Jul 10, 2025 • 1h 12min
Rugby Legend Sam Warburton on HYROX, Training & Elite Mindset
In this episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast, I sit down with SamWarburton (@samwarbs) – former Wales and British & Irish Lions captain, pundit, and founder of SW7 Academy (@sw7academy).We go deep on what it really takes to perform at the toplevel in sport – and how those lessons apply far beyond rugby. From elite mindset and resilience to HYROX, dealing with pressure, and much more - this one’s packed with insight.Whether you're a competitive athlete or just training to bea fitter, more capable human, there's plenty here to take away.🔗 Subscribe for more episodes💥 Supporters of this Episode🏅 MyProtein – Affordable, high-quality supplements to support your HYROX training. Use code ROXLYFE at checkout: https://roxlyfe.com/myprotein🎒 Built For Athletes – Premium backpacks trusted by 150,000+ athletes. Get 15% off automatically at: https://builtforathletes.com/ROXLYFE🔗 Useful Links & Resources🤷 New to HYROX? Start here: https://roxlyfe.com/a-beginners-guide-to-hyrox/📚 Articles & tips: https://roxlyfe.com/🏃♂️ Training plans & coaching: https://roxlyfe.com/coaching/📅 12-week HYROX training plan: https://roxlyfe.com/12-week-training-plan/🥗 Personalised HYROX nutrition: https://roxlyfe.com/nutrition-for-hyrox/📲 Stay Connected📹 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3LDf0XTEWT4Uc_RY4pGOzw?sub_confirmation=1💌 Get weekly HYROX tips by email: https://roxlyfe.com/subscribe/📸 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theroxlyfe/ 💗 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/roxlyfe#HYROX #HybridAthlete #FunctionalFitness #EnduranceTraining
