Rox Lyfe

In this episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast I'm joined by Tom Rodgers. Tom recently made headlines by winning the Last Chance Qualifier in Barcelona and securing his place in the Elite 15 at the HYROX World Championships.In this episode, we cover a lot — from his triathlon background and transition into HYROX, to the training and mindset shifts that have helped him climb the ranks, all while working shifts as a police officer. We also talk through his approach to building sled strength, heat adaptation, how he qualified for the Elite 15 Doubles with Chris Woolley, and why he now believes racing smart beats racing hard.Whether you're aiming to improve your own HYROX performance or just want a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to go from unknown to elite, there's loads to take from this one.

Jake Dearden (@jakedearden_) returns to the Rox Lyfe podcast after a huge year of progress. Since we last spoke, Jake has:– Run a 2:28 marathon in Berlin– Qualified for the HYROX Elite 15– Set a Pro Doubles world record with James Kelly– Been named England team captain for the relay at the 2025 HYROX World ChampionshipsIn this episode, we dig into the training that got him there — including the work that led to that marathon time and his Elite 15 breakthrough. We also chat through his current strength numbers, running times (how quick he is over 5km, 10km, etc), the pressures of working with major sponsors like Red Bull, and the mental load of staying at the top.If you're training for HYROX, looking to improve your running, or just curious what it really takes to compete at the highest level — there's a lot to take away from this one. Jake's always great to chat with, and this is a really open and insightful conversation.

Rich Ryan (@richryan610) is back on the Rox Lyfe podcast! One of the fastest men in HYROX history, Rich holds the Pro Doubles world record (48:31) and is currently ranked 4th all-time in the Pro division.We cover a huge amount in this episode — from how he's changed his training approach, to mindset, travel, HYROX footwear, and how he sees the sport evolving. Rich is a really knowledgeable guy, and always fun to chat to, and I think there's lot to take away from this conversation.

In this week's podcast I sat down with Hidde Weersma ( @hidde.w) — fresh off qualifying for the Elite 15 at the 2025 HYROX World Championships after a brilliant 2nd-place finish at the Last Chance Qualifier in Barcelona

In this episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast I got to chat with HYROX Pro athlete and coach Ollie Russell (@russellperformancetraining)…✅ HYROX men's relay world record holder✅ 57:01 Pro PB✅ Completed an Ironman✅ Did 48 hours of burpee broad jumps (seriously)We talked training, mindset, what he's been doing to improve his lunges and wall balls so much, and the other steps he's taken to help see his HYROX finishing times consistently drop.Really enjoyed this one — Ollie's a knowledgeable, impressive athlete and coach, and I think you'll get a lot from it.

This week on the Rox Lyfe Podcast, I'm joined by Zara Piergianni (@coachedbyzara) — one of the fastest women in HYROX history.She's raced in every Elite 15 Major this season, has a 1:01 Pro PB, won the Women's Doubles at the 2024 World Champs with @precisiongolfkate and helped Team England take gold in the relay.

Super excited to bring you this week's episode with the brilliant Alex Hutchinson (@sweatscience)!Alex is one of the most respected voices in sports science and endurance performance. A journalist, author, and former national-level runner, he writes about the science of human limits.His book Endure is a must-read for anyone interested in pushing their endurance limits, and his latest, The Explorer's Gene, dives into why we explore and seek out hard challenges (such as HYROX).We break down key ideas from both books, how they connect to HYROX, and the mental + physiological factors that define endurance.I've been a huge fan of Alex for a long time, and this chat did NOT disappoint. If you want to understand what it really takes to go beyond your limits, and why we love to do that, this is a must-listen.

In this episode of the Rox Lyfe Podcast, I sit down with Tanja Stroschneider (@tstroschneidertri), a former professional triathlete who nearly made Austria's 2024 Olympic team. Introduced to HYROX by world champion Alexander Roncevic, she has made a rapid rise in the sport, recently competing in her first Elite 15 race in Glasgow—just 9 months after discovering HYROX!We dive into:✅ Her transition from triathlon to HYROX✅ Training, nutrition & mindset at the elite level✅ How she approaches body image & performance✅ What she's learned from racing against the world's bestTanja is a highly talented and insightful athlete, and this conversation is packed with HYROX training takeaways you won't want to miss.

This week on the Rox Lyfe Podcast, I'm joined by thebrilliant James Kelly (@jk.james.kelly).After his performances this season, JK is surely one of thefavourites for the HYROX World Championship title…

This week on the Rox Lyfe Podcast, I'm joined by TomFrannsens (@move_to.mprove) and Pieter Maes (@pietermaes__)Tom and Pieter recently qualified for the Elite 15Doubles Race at the 2025 HYROX World Championships and hold the 4th fastest Open Doubles time EVER (49:06)!!

In this episode of the Rox Lyfe Podcast, I'm joined by Will Martin (@willmarty) — a fantastic HYROX athlete and husband to Meg Martin, who you might remember from a previous episode. Together, they were crowned Mixed Doubles World Champions in their age group in Nice.

In this week's episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast I get to speak with Sophia Parvizi Wayne (@sophiaparviziwayne).Sophia recently raced at the HYROX European Championships in Vienna and took the win, breaking the Women's Open world record in the process, finishing in a time of 57:36 ⏱️⚡ She is, for sure, a potential future Elite 15 athlete, and it was great to get to speak to her about her impressive sporting background, her HYROX training, her mindset, her busy life as a business founder working in mental health and lots more.It was a fun, inspiring conversation that I think you'll really enjoy!

In this episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast I got to chat with Lucy Procter (@_lucyprocter). At just 21 years old, Lucy has cemented herself as one of the top names in HYROX, qualifying for the Elite 15 at the 2025 World Championships after a standout Elite debut at the Las Vegas Major.

In this week's episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast I get to chat with Steve Magness (@stevemagness). Steve is a performance coach and bestselling author whose books have sold over three-quarters of a million copies. He's just released his newest book "Win the Inside Game" which explores how we can reach our potential in sport and life, break free from our doubts, deal with choking or making mistakes, and much more. Steve's perspective comes not only from his extensive coaching experience but also from his personal journey as an athlete and as a whistleblower in elite athletics at Nike.In this chat we dive into many of the concepts in the book and in particular how they might apply to you as a HYROX athlete - from dealing with pressure and avoiding mistakes during races, to mental toughness, optimising your training environment, and much more.It was a fun, insightful chat. Steve is brilliant, I've been a fan of his work for a long time, his latest book is fantastic, and I think you'll really enjoy, and take a lot out of, this conversation!Win the Inside Game by Steve Magness (HarperCollins, £25) is out now and available to order here.

In this week's episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast I got to chatwith Shane Orr (@shaneorr01).Shane is the coach of, and husband to, the legendary TiaClair Toomey – surely one of the greatest athletes of all time.  He has helped coach Tia through her successes as a seven-time CrossFit Games champion, an Olympian, and a commonwealth Games gold medallist, and now also as she moves some of her focus into HYROX.In this chat we get into their future plans in HYROX, runningtraining for the sport, mindset, what makes a champion, important coaching qualities, and lots more. I've wanted to talk to Shane for a long time and this chatdidn't disappoint!

In this week's episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast I get to chat with Dan Plews (@theplews). Dan is a world-renowned endurance coach, sport scientist, and elite athlete. Based in New Zealand, he holds a PhD in Exercise Physiology and over the years has coached numerous world-class athletes, including professional triathletes and rowers, helping them to achieve peak performance on the global stage. As well as being an incredibly knowledgeable coach, Dan is very much an athlete himself. He holds the record for the fastest Ironman triathlon ever completed by an amateur, which he achieved at the 2018 Ironman World Championships in Kona, and he has recently completed a solo HYROX in Auckland din just under 59mins. In this chat we get into running training for, HRV, mindset and lots more. If you like getting into the science of HYROX training, this chat, with one of the most respected endurance coaches in the world, is for you!

In this week's episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast I'm excited to bring you my conversation with Jane Erbacher from Erg Army (@ergarmy). Jane – who runs Erg Army – is an all round awesome person, and a guru at teaching the rowing and Ski ergs.  She has run hundreds of workshops all around the world helping to educate people on how to properly use the machines and has helped to coach some of the world's top athletes including Tia Clair Toomey, James Newbury, and Joanna Wietrzyk. Jane has been on the podcast before, over 18 months ago, and that was one of our most popular ever episodes and this one doesn't disappoint.  We talk all about her HYROX experiences since then, what she's learnt and changed her mind on regarding the ergs in HYROX, we get into the technique and pacing on the machines, and lots more.  It's always a pleasure chatting to Jane - full of laughs, energy, and tonnes of tips - and I think you'll really enjoy listening.

In this week's episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast I get to speak with Mark and Oli Fricker (@mark_does_hyrox and @frickerx ). Mark and Oli are one of the fastest father and son doubles teams to have competed in HYROX. What's more, Oli is currently in the top 30 Pro men in HYROX, he's one of the fastest ever British athletes and is looking to break into the Elite 15 this season. And Mark is one of the fastest athletes in the 55-59 age group. In this chat we talk about their sporting background, and their training (@thehyroxcoaches), plus how a stroke, aged 32, left Mark paralysed for a number of years until he rehabilitated himself, and how he now helps people in a similar position to do the same. It was a great chat with a couple of fantastic athletes, and knowledgeable coaches, with inspiring stories, and I think you'll really enjoy it.

In this week's episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast I'm excited to bring you my conversation with Jason Daniel (@jasondaniel__). Jason is the founder, and owner, of @LSKD – the huge, Australian based, activewear brand that has grown to over $100m in revenue, with a mission is to inspire you to be 1% better every day through sports, fitness and adventure. Jason built LSKD following his career in motorcross and they're now recognised as one of the main brands serving the functional fitness community. We talk about Jason's journey over the years, the LSKD values and how that can be applied to you as an athlete, we have a great chat about HYROX, the elite level athletes that LSKD work with, and much more.

In this episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast I'm excited to bring you my conversation with Tom Jarrett (@tom.brigade). At HYROX London, Tom completed an “Ultra HYROX” – running 10km instead of the standard 1km between each station! That's a staggering 80km total, plus each of the usual stations in a truly incredible achievement. In this chat we talk about the his mindset and nutrition for the race, his training for the event, what he's learnt that will help him for future HYROX races, plus lots more. It was a great chat and I hope you'll really enjoy it.

In this week's episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast I got to speak with Wilhelm Lilge (@wilhelmlilge) Wilhelm holds the 60-64 age group world record in HYROX with a time of 1.09 – from his first ever solo race! He is not only an impressive athlete though but has been a coach for much of his life, including many years as a national running coach for the Austrian Athletics Association where he's worked with many Olympians and world and European championship athletes. Wilhelm is a passionate anti-doping campaigner, and we talk a little about that, as well as his thoughts on training for HYROX, lactate testing, why he thinks Alexander Roncevic can be even faster, and much more. It was a great chat, and I think you'll get lots from it.

In this episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast we chat with IamFallfromGrace (@IamFallFromGrace) - an Australian Red Bull player, a professional Gamer and a prolific content creator. She certainly breaks the gamer stereotype – having recently competed in her first HYROX, in Melbourne, and in the past has taken on numerous fitness events, including competing at the OCR World Championships. In this chat, where we are also joined by her PT, Jeff Malone, we talk about her career, her experience at HYROX and the OCR World Championships, what it's like being a Red Bull Player, her tips around content creation, and lots more. It was a fun chat, and I hope you enjoy it!

In this week's episode I'm excited to bring you my conversation with Sinéad Bent (@sineadbentx). Sinéad has burst onto the HYROX scene in the past year or so, and recently, in London, broke the Women's Open world in an incredible time of 58.47, as well as an age group world record in the womens doubles. She is, for sure, a potential future Elite 15 athlete in the sport, and it was great to get to speak to her about her sporting background, her HYROX training, her mindset and lots more.

In this episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast we get to speak with Ida Mathilde Steensgaard (@idamathildee). Ida recently qualified for the Elite 15 race at the 2025 HYROX World Championships following her performance at the Hong Kong major. She has a PB of 62 mins in the Pro division and is a hugely exciting talent, especially as HYROX hasn't been her primary focus for very long at all. In this chat, we talk about her recent performances, her sporting background, her training – and the changes she's made since switching her focus from OCR to HYROX, her involvement as a Red Bull sponsored athlete and lots more.

In this week's episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast I get to chat with the legendary Tia-Clair Toomey (@tiaclair1). Tia is surely one of the greatest athletes of all time: seven-time CrossFit Games champion, 2016 Olympian for Australia, Commonwealth Games gold medalist, and even a qualifier for the Winter Olympics in bobsleigh. Having Tia on the podcast has been a dream of mine since Rox Lyfe began, and this conversation did not disappoint. We dove into her preparation for HYROX Melbourne where she'll compete in mixed doubles with former guest James Newbury on 15th Dec 2024. We also got to speak about her incredible mindset, the traits that have fuelled her success, and lots more. Tia doesn't do a huge number of interviews so to be able to speak to her like this is rare, it was an absolute privilege and I really hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

In this week's episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast I get to speak with Ash Harrell (@ash.harrell). Ash has a 57mins Mens Open HYROX to his name, and has represented Great Britain in the Cross Country. He had the fastest total run time at the HYROX World Championships in Nice, and he's helped coached HYROX athletes to break age group world records. In this chat we cover loads, including lots of great running training tips to help you go faster in HYROX.

In this week's episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast I get to speak with Travis Owles (@travisowles). Travis was recently part of the team that took the HYROX World Record for the Men's Relay in Poznan. He also broke the World Record for the fastest ever mile of burpee broad jumps (in a crazy time!), AND he also has the record for the most amount of HYROXes completed in 24 hours. In our chat Travis talks about all these challenges, and more, along with lots of great training and mindset tips that help him to do all that he does.

I'm Greg, and in this episode, I'm excited to bring you my chat with HYROX athlete, Charlie Hendrie (@commando_charlie). Also known as Commando Charlie, this week's guest has quite the story. We talk about his time in the marines, to being a bodyguard for Elton John, to being arrested for a £1m drug deal, and then to HYROX – where has just won his age group in the Pro division in Manchester. It was a really interesting chat with a great guy, and a great athlete and I hope you'll really enjoy it...

In this week's episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast I got to speak with Rebecca Mason (@becmasonpt). Rebecca is one of the fastest ever women in HYROX, she won her age group at the 2022 in Las Vegas, and then finished 6th in the Elite 15 at the Manchester World Championships the following year. Unfortunately, she recently had to retire from competing in the sport due to a long-term injury, so I talk to her about how she has dealt with this and progressed into the next stage of her HYROX career as a coach. She shares tonnes of great tips on improving your performance in HYROX, both through training and some excellent tips on mental resilience. It was a great chat with a legend of the sport!

In this week's episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast I got to speak with Rylan Schadegg (@ryalnschadegg). Rylan recently qualified for the Elite race at the HYROX World Championships after an incredible 3rd place finish at the Elite 15 Major in Amsterdam. What makes his performance even more remarkable is that he's been battling serious health challenges over the past year—and heading into Amsterdam, he thought it might be his last race for a while. In this candid conversation, Rylan opens up about everything he's faced since we last spoke—how he's navigated the physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of recovery and competition. This was an honest and inspiring chat with a phenomenal athlete who, if all goes well, is a major contender for this season's HYROX World Championship.

In this week's episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast I get to speak with Fabi Eisenlauer (@fabi_eisenlauer). Fabi has already put down the 2nd fastest Men's Open time ever this season (52:30), he ran 58mins in the Mens Pro division recently in Amsterdam, and then the following day won the Mens Pro Doubles division with Alexander Roncevic, beating Hunter McIntyre and Graham Haliday in the process. As a former party animal, turned triathlete and now HYROXer, Fabi has a really interesting story to tell with lots of great training advice!

In this week's episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast I get to speak with Nick Bare (@nickbarefitness). Nick is an incredible athlete, and entrepreneur who has taken on a variety of fitness challenges and built a huge social following in the process. Weighing in at 90kg, he has completed a sub 2:40 marathon, taken on many Ultras, competed in body building shows, and now he has turned his attention to HYROX. Set to compete in Dallas in November 2024, there's a lot of buzz in the fitness community around what can this man do. We talk about his training, mindset, and what it's like to dive into HYROX for the first time. It was great chat, with a seriously impressive athlete - I think you'll really enjoy it!

In this episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast I chat with Lauren Smith (@ls_sports). You'll likely know Lauren from the HYROX live streams where she is part of the team presenting on the Elite 15 races at the Majors and HYROX World Championships. She also regularly presents on many other sports including CrossFit, rugby, rowing, cycling and much more. In this chat, Lauren tells us how about her journey in the world of sports presenting, how she copes with pressure, she shares some great tips for any aspiring content creators and then we look to the HYROX season ahead – explaining the Elite 15 race structure and discuss who we think some of the favourites in the Elite 15 field are for the 24/25 season!

In this week's episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast I get to chat with Paul Rimmer (athlete_lab_uk). Paul is an expert in testing athletes to help them find their true performance capabilities. I went to see him recently for lactate threshold testing and I thought it would be useful to get him on the podcast to talk about the work he does with athletes. We cover different ways to determine your lactate threshold pace, how this testing can influence your HYROX training, the steps you can be taking to improve your threshold running pace, and lots more. It was a great chat with loads of good information to help improve your HYROX performance.

In this episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast I chat with Clare Rafferty. Clare wears many hats in the world of HYROX. She is an athlete, a coach, an ambassador, a race director and part of the Global Master team! In this episode she shares more about her roles in HYROX, her running training, how the sport has helped her from a mental perspective and lots and lots of great coaching advice! You can follow Clare on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/clare_rafferty_/

In this episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast, HYROX co-founder Mo Fuerste is back to explain everything you need to know about the all-new HYROX Pro Doubles Elite 15 competition, as well as discuss the new rule changes for this season, the growth of the sport, and the qualifying process for the HYROX World Championships! It's a great, informative chat about all the changes coming up in this great sport!

In this week's episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast I get to speak with Lukas Storath (@lukefithyrox). Lukas is a bit of a HYROX legend. He was the first man to break 60mins in the Pro division, and was the winner of the first ever HYROX World Championship (in Oberhausen). But at the age of 44 he continues to perform at the highest level in the sport. He was the winner of last season's Last Chance Qualifier in Anaheim, he is the 40-44 age group Pro world record holder and is part of the mixed relay world record holding team. In this chat we talk about his training, the changes he's made to his training over his time in the sport, how he still manages to compete at the highest level despite a busy job and being a dad, his mindset, and much more. It was great to be able to chat with him and I think there's loads you can take away from it.

In this episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast, we get to speak with Paul Gillingham. Paul is one of the most experienced HYROX athletes in the world. At the time of writing he's completed 39 races, in 12 countries, and has competed at the last 3 World Championships. He is one of the top performing athletes in his age group, and is part of the over 40 age group Mixed Relay World Record team. He has also been a personal trainer for 18 years and is the coach who works with our clients at Rox Lyfe, as well as being the person who wrote our 12 week training plan. He has helped literally hundreds and hundreds of athletes from Elite level to complete beginners drastically improve their performance and health, and he has so much wisdom and experience to share. It was great to be able to get him back on the show - I loved chatting with him and I think you'll really enjoy it. You can follow Paul on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/paulgillingham_/

In this week's episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast I get to speak with Marc Dean (@marcdean_). Marc won the Men's Doubles at the 2024 HYROX World Championships in Nice, along with Jake Dearden (who has also recently been on the show), against some incredibly strong competition, winning in a time of 52:34. He is a seriously impressive athlete with his eyes set on the Elite 15 – despite having 4 children to look after, and working full time. In this chat we talk about his experience winning the Doubles in Nice, tips he has for people racing doubles, how he manages to train around everything else he has going on in his life, his running times, what he's focused on in training and much more. I really enjoyed chatting to Marc and think you'll enjoy listening to it!

In this episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast we get to speak with Kieran Reilly (@kieranbmxreilly). Kieran has just won a silver medal in BMX at the 2024 Paris Olympics. At just 23, Kieran is a truly incredible athlete, who can pull off tricks on his bike that only he has ever landed! In this chat we talk about his experience at the Olympics, what is takes to be an Olympian, his experience of completing the first ever “triple flair”, his HYROX racing, his mindset, and lots more. I absolutely loved chatting with Kieran – he's such a good guy, a great speaker, incredible athlete and I promise, if you know nothing about BMX at all you will still find a tonne of great stuff in this episode.

In this episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast, we get to hear from Camilla Massa (@camillamassa.athlete). Camilla was part of the Elite 15 at this year's HYROX World Championships in Nice, she was the overall AG winner in the 22/23 season, and her Pro Women PB is 62 minutes! In this chat we talk about her sporting background, the changes she made to her training in the weeks leading up to her incredible performance in Anaheim that qualified her for the Elite 15, how she uses glucose monitoring to help her training and racing, the mindset work that she does BEFORE a race, her training volume and what she's been focused on during the offseason, the best piece of advice she's been given around HYROX, and lots more. I really enjoyed chatting with Camilla – shes a great athlete, certainly one to watch this season, and there's loads here that you'll find useful. You can follow Camilla on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/camillamassa.athlete/

In this episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast I get to chat with Chris Woolley (@_chriswoolley_). Chris is a fantastic Australian athlete who has been competing in HYROX for many years now. In this chat we talk about how he nearly broke the Murph world record, how he structures his training week, the benefits of stair climbing for HYROX, his sleep tips that help him train like a beast while working as a firefighter, his little known training tips to help clear lactate and improve his compromised running and lots more. I really enjoyed chatting with Chris – he's a great guy and a fantastic, knowledgeable athlete – and I think you'll enjoy it too.

In this episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast I get to chat with John Singleton. John is a coach and osteopath who has been coaching some of the world's most competitive athletes since 2007, many of which have gone to the CrossFit Games. He is now coaching Mikaela Norman, one of the top female athletes in HYROX (who has been on this podcast too) and we had a fantastic chat about training, the differences between CrossFit and HYROX, where he thinks the sports are heading, and the work he's been doing with Mikaela to help her return to her best. We also talk about drug testing, training technique for the HYROX stations, mindset and lots more. John is an incredibly knowledgeable coach, with a huge amount of experience in top level sport. It was an absolute pleasure to be able to chat to him and I think you'll really enjoy it and take a lot away from it. Find out more about John @johnchristiansingleton on Instagram.

In this episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast I chat with HYROX Co-Founder Mo Fuerste all about changes to the qualifying process for the Elite races in the 2024/25 HYROX season. We look at the Elite 15 Major races, including where they will be held and how to qualify for them, the Last Chance Qualifier (which gives everyone an opportunity to make their way into the Elite race at the World Championships, even if they haven't raced in a Major), and what the changes in the process are versus the previous season. We also talk about the prize money that's up for grabs, the live streaming and the expansion of the HYROX drug testing policy. If you are, in any way, either as a fan, or as an athlete, interested in the Elite side of HYROX, then this episode is a must listen so you can get the full lowdown on the whole process.

In this episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast we speak with Brakken Kraker (@brakkenkraker). You may have heard Brakken on the Race Brain podcast, or his Running Public podcast. He is a fantastic athlete who, amongst many other achievements – plenty of which we get to in this episode – has run a 51minute HYROX mens doubles (which he did along with Rich Ryan who has been on this podcast a couple of times). He's also a very knowledgeable coach – especially on the running side - and in this episode we got a lot into the dos and do not's when running training for HYROX. It is a really enjoyable chat with a great guy, and there's tonnes you'll be able to take away from it.

In this week's episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast I'm chatting with Gareth Timmins (@garethtimminsauthor). Gareth is a HYROX athlete and an ex Royal Marine commando. He's been on the show previously when he spoke to us about his experiences in HYROX and his first book - “Becoming the 0.1%” - which was the diary account of the brutal training regime for Royal Marine selection. It was a hugely popular episode and I'm very excited to have him back on to talk about his new book – “The 0.1% academy” - which looks at how you can master the 7 mindsets to maintain peak performance. It shows you how you can perform better, for longer, while upholding your mental wellbeing. It is always a pleasure, and hugely inspiring, to chat with Gareth, and I think this episode, and the book, can be so beneficial for anyone interested in peak performance, mindset, mental health and lots more.

In this week's episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast I get to speak with Hunter McIntyre (@huntthesheriff). Hunter the current HYROX World Record holder in the Pro division with a time of 53:22. He won the HYROX world championship in 2022 and 2023, and had been favourite for the 2024 race in Nice, but ultimately finished 5th in a performance well below his expectations. In this, his first and only podcast interview since then, we talk about the race in Nice, why he thinks he didn't perform as well as he hoped, what his training had looked like in the lead up and how it will look going forwards, his future plans in the sport (including his plans in the Doubles division), his training volume and numbers, and lots more. It's an open, honest conversation with a legend of the sport and I think you'll really enjoy it.

In this episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast, I get to chat with Meg Martin (@megsutherland) Meg recently became the HYROX Mixed Doubles world champion in her age group – along with her husband Will Martin – when they finished in a time of 54:58 in Nice. At the time that was only her second ever HYROX race. The day before we recorded this Meg also finished 2nd overall in the open in Melbourne. But not only is she an impressive athlete but at the age of 26 has already done so much. She's set up run clubs, an apparel brand, coaching, shes done a Mega Goggins challenge, a 100 mile run, and lots more. We talk about all those things, her training, what shes been doing to improve her running so much since her first HYROX and lots more. It was a great chat with a fantastic person who is energising, inspiring and a savage of an athlete, who has her eyes set on the Elite 15, and I think you'll really enjoy it.

In this week's episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast I get to speak with Jake Dearden (@jakedearden_). Jake was part of the fastest men's doubles team at the 2024 HYROX World Championships in Nice, (along with marcdean_), beating out a lot of very strong competition. He was also the winner of the men's pro in New York, he is a HYROX master trainer, and he completed an incredible 11 HYROX races in one weekend in London. In this chat we talk about those achievements, all the work he does, his training, injury prevention and much more. He's an impressive athlete who has a great future ahead of him in the sport and it was an absolute pleasure to be able to chat with him.

In this week's episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast we get to speak with Michael Sandbach (@sandy6000 on Instagram). Sandy – as he's commonly known – recently finished 2nd in the Elite race at the 2024 HYROX World Championships in Nice. He was a major part in helping to make it probably the best race we've seen in HYROX in a seriously impressive performance. To top off his weekend in Nice, Sandy also captained England to the win in the first ever HYROX Mixed Relay World Championship. And it's also worth noting that Sandy is the Mens Pro Doubles WR holder along with Hunter McIntyre. In this chat we talk about the races in Nice, his tactics, his mindset, what motivates him. what hes done in his training in recent times – especially on the running side - that's helped him so much and lots more. It was a really enjoyable, insightful chat with an extremely impressive athlete.