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This week on the show we welcome Sinéad Bent. Over a period of two weeks Sinéad went from contender to Elite 15 qualifier in two divisions. Even more remarkable, Sinéad has only been racing HYROX for a year. We discuss her background, the origin of her first HYROX and look into her two recent qualifying races. We also quiz Sinéad on her tips in respect of moving from running to HYROX. Follow Sinéad on Instagram - @sineadbentx   Todays Podcast is sponsored by Caffeine Bullet - Use code UKOCR for a 20% discount   If you have any questions about the show or are interested in advertising with us then please contact admin@ukocr.com Find out more about UKOCR  by clicking Here Support UKOCR on Patreon Here or Buy us a beer if you like what we do

We are joined by Sophia Parvizi Wayne and Nicola Valentine in this edition of the show to look back at HYROX London Olympia. We consider all the action from the event including the Pro Doubles Races. We also consider the layout, the sled carpets and just what was happening at the wall balls. We also chat about all the activations happening outside the venue and provide those all-important shout outs for everyone's hard work. Follow our guests on Instagram Nicola - @nicolavalentinefit Sophia - @sophiaparviziwayne   Check out our partner Rowalong here -RowAlong - Free Indoor Rowing Follow Along Workouts If you have any questions about the show or are interested in advertising with us then please contact admin@ukocr.com Find out more about us by clicking Here Support us on Patreon Here for as little as £2 per month and get all your podcasts Early or Buy us a beer if you like what we do  

This week on the show we speak to Chris Hinshaw and Gus Vaz Tostes about their coaching philosophy. Both Chris and Gus have spent years working with top level athletes developing and refining their methods.   They have now teamed up to offer The Hybrid Racer which promises to deliver the same athlete centric coaching to all athlete.   We discuss their backgrounds, their views on how athletes can improve their performance and take a deep dive into the program.   Follow our guests on Instagram   Chris - @hinshaw365 Gus - @gus.vaztostes  Hybrid Racer - @thehybridracer   Check out the Hybrid Racer - Hybrid Racer | FITR - Personal Trainer Software If you have any questions about the show or are interested in advertising with us then please contact admin@ukocr.com Find out more about us by clicking Here Support us on Patreon Here for as little as £2 per month and get all your podcasts Early or Buy us a beer if you like what we do Todays Podcast is sponsored by Overload Run- the ultimate test use code UKHXR to save 25%

We are joined by Caitlin Robbins and Simon Davidian to discuss all the news you need to know about HYROX London Olympia. We cover all the information that you need on the venue including looking at the map. We cover all the tips you may need and also discuss the Rox Queens Clubhouse that will be available this weekend. Finally we provide those all important shout outs. Follow our guests on Instagram  Rox Queens - @rox_queens Caitlin - @caitlin_robbins123 Simon - @lookitssimon  If you have any questions about the show or are interested in advertising with us then please contact admin@ukocr.com Find out more about us by clicking Here Support us on Patreon Here for as little as £2 per month and get all your podcasts Early or Buy us a beer if you like what we do Todays Podcast is sponsored by Shapes - Become more Balanced

  This week we catch up with Rebecca Mason. Rebecca took part in the first Birmingham race in the UK in 2021 and was able to earn a place in the Elite 15 at Manchester World's Championships in 2023. Rebecca then had impressive results in the HYROX Majors in the 23/24 season before having to pull out of the World Championships in Nice with a knee injury. Since having to retire from Elite competition, Rebecca has focused on her coaching business. We discuss the path to the Elite 15 and what steps you could take to make the step up. We also consider the best way to pick your coach either online or in-person. Finally we deep dive into the idea of racing without fear to improve your time. Follow Rebecca on Instagram - @becmasonpt Todays podcast Sponsor is Rowalong - Free indoor rowing workouts for you to RowAlong to - with a friendly voice in your ear. If you have any questions about the show or are interested in advertising with us then please contact admin@ukocr.com Find out more about us by clicking Here Support us on Patreon Here for as little as £2 per month and get all your podcasts Early or Buy us a beer if you like what we do Todays Podcast is sponsored by Shapes - Become more Balanced

Kat Parnell joins the show this week. Kat is an ex-football player and accomplished runner. In the past year she has focussed on HYROX and won the Pro Women's division at London and Glasgow. We discuss her background, her HYROX journey and also find out why she is so good at the lunges. All this and also some tips on how to run in heavy traffic. Follow Kat on IG - @katparnell Find out more about her gym - @airbornefitofficial   If you have any questions about the show or are interested in advertising with us then please contact admin@ukocr.com Find out more about us by clicking Here Support us on Patreon Here or Buy us a beer if you like what we do

This week on the show we welcome David Hellard the creator of caffeine bullet. We take a deep dive into how you can use caffeine to boost yourself in races. Also, given David's background we also seek his advice on running including what to do when injured. In addition we consider David's history including his appearance on Dragons Den, leading the London Marathon and the Bad Boy Running Podcast. Find David on Instagram - @badboyrunningpodcast Shop Caffeine Bullets - https://caffeinebullet.com/ Watch David lead the London Marathon - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2R7keX2tQ8A If you have any questions about the show or are interested in advertising with us then please contact admin@ukocr.com Find out more about UKOCR  by clicking Here Support UKOCR on Patreon Here or Buy us a beer if you like what we do

This week on the show we welcome Dena and Tom Hogan of Team Hogan. We take a deep look at online coaching. How do you pick your coach? What should you expect from your coach? What can you do to improve the qualify of coaching you receive. We also look at some of the social aspects, when an online community has grown to the extent that they can run in-person events. Follow our guests on Instagram. Tom Hogan - @hogan.tom Dena Hogan - @denahogan1   Todays Podcast is sponsored by Shapes - Become more Balanced If you have any questions about the show or are interested in advertising with us then please contact admin@ukocr.com Find out more about us by clicking Here Support us on Patreon Here for as little as £2 per month and get all your podcasts Early or Buy us a beer if you like what we do

This week on the show we welcome Simon and Gemma Lunn to the show. They are a married couple who have a lot of mixed doubles experience. We quiz them on their favourite doubles tips and also what it's like running with your spouse. In addition, as well as being PTs they also run a successful cheesecake shop. We find out how that arose and where you can sample their sweet treats. Follow our guests on Instagram Simon - @simonlunnpt Gemma - @gemmalunnpt Their gym - @phoenix_fitness_chard Cheesecake - @the_somerset_cheesecakery Todays Podcast is sponsored by Caffeine Bullet - Use code UKOCR for a 20% discount If you have any questions about the show or are interested in advertising with us then please contact admin@ukocr.com Find out more about us by clicking Here Support us on Patreon Here for as little as £2 per month and get all your podcasts Early or Buy us a beer if you like what we do

This week on the show we have Gabriella Moriarty AKA Get Fit Gabby. For many years Gabby was a competitive runner but has recently transitioned into Fitness Racing. We explore Gabby's journey to HYROX and other events. We also discuss the best ways to improve your running including how to choose your shoes. Finally we consider the difficulties faced by women in the sport and how these can be overcome. Follow Gabby on IG - @getfitgabby Todays Podcast is Sponsored by Rowalong Rowalong - Free indoor rowing workouts for you to RowAlong to - with a friendly voice in your ear.   If you have any questions about the show or are interested in advertising with us then please contact admin@ukocr.com Find out more about us by clicking Here Support us on Patreon Here for as little as £2 per month and get all your podcasts Early or Buy us a beer if you like what we do

We are joined by Andy Watt and Shannen Munro in this bumper edition of the show to look back at HYROX Glasgow. We look at the Elite 15 races, both on the night and subsequently. We also consider the layout, the sled carpets and whether one referee can judge multiple wall ball lanes. We also chat about how our guests races went and provide those all-important shout outs for everyone's hard work. Follow our guests on Instagram – Andy - @_coach13 Shannen - @appetiteandaltitude    Todays Podcast is Sponsored by Shapes and Caffeine Bullet Shapes - Become more Balanced Caffeine Bullet - Use code UKOCR for a 20% discount If you have any questions about the show or are interested in advertising with us then please contact admin@ukocr.com Find out more about us by clicking Here Support us on Patreon Here for as little as £2 per month and get all your podcasts Early or Buy us a beer if you like what we do

We are joined by Joda Quigley and Natalie Morrison to discuss everything you need to know about HYROX Glasgow this week. We cover all the information you need on the venue including how to get there. We also provide you with all the tips you will need to get you through the day. Finally, we provide those all-important shout outs.   Follow our guests on Instagram Joda - @jodaquigley & @girlcodebox Natalie - @natann16   Todays episode is sponsored by Shapes check them out at https://get-shapes.com/ and be sure to visit them for a balance check at your next HYROX event.   If you have any questions about the show or are interested in advertising with us then please contact admin@ukocr.com Find out more about UKOCR  by clicking Here Support UKOCR on Patreon Here or Buy us a beer if you like what we do

On today's 200th episode of the podcast we are jointed first by Dave Claxton and then by Meg Jacoby. Dave and Host Ian debate the evolution of Fitness Racing and consider what's next for the sport. Meanwhile Meg gives us an update on her current condition following her recent injury and looks towards the rest of the season. Follow our guests on Instagram Meg - @mjac0by Dave - @obstacle_fitness_x & @ugly.dave Todays episode is sponsored by Shapes, check them out at https://get-shapes.com/ and be sure to visit them for a balance check at your next HYROX event. If you have any questions about the show or are interested in advertising with us then please contact admin@ukocr.com Find out more about UKOCR  by clicking Here Support UKOCR on Patreon Here or Buy us a beer if you like what we do

This week we have Beth Robinson aka Sporty Beth on the show to discuss her fitness journey. We also take a deep dive into body acceptance including both the misconceptions and how it can positively impact your own goals. Finally we consider Beth's recent race at HYROX Manchester and how it led to debate concerning some athletes who place their own personal time above all other considerations. We debate whether there is anything that can be done to stop HYROX inadvertently becoming a contact sport. Follow Beth on Instagram - @sportybethcf If you have any questions about the show or are interested in advertising with us then please contact admin@ukocr.com Find out more about UKOCR  by clicking Here Support UKOCR on Patreon Here or Buy us a beer if you like what we do  

This week we are joined by AJ McPhee and Celia Duff AKA Bad Ass Gran. They recently completed a doubles at HYROX Manchester and we discuss how that went. We also look into how they both create content online and in the wider HYROX Eco space. This includes how to find your voice and also what pitfalls you should avoid.   Follow our guests on Instagram Celia - @badass_gran1 AJ - @aj_hyrox   If you have any questions about the show or are interested in advertising with us then please contact admin@ukocr.com Find out more about us by clicking Here Support us on Patreon Here for as little as £2 per month and get all your podcasts Early or Buy us a beer if you like what we do

This week we are joined by Harry Thompson. Harry has participated in HYROX since 2022 and has competed in two Elite 15 Major events. Harry has also placed on numerous Pro podiums over the last three years. We discuss Harry's background and chart his HYROX journey. We also get Harry's opinion on how to share the work in doubles and what steps any young hopefuls should take to try to earn a space at the Elite level. Follow Harry on instagram - @hpthompson32 If you have any questions about the show or are interested in advertising with us then please contact admin@ukocr.com Find out more about us by clicking Here Support UKOCR on Patreon Here or Buy us a beer if you like what we do

On this episode we speak with Emily Leroux Regional Director DEKA UK & Europe. We discuss the plans for DEKA in 2025 in UK. This includes DEKA ATLAS Events and also the launch of the first UK Arena based DEKA FIT coming in September 2025. Follow DEKA Europe on instagram - @deka.europe  All the details on DEKA events - 2025 DEKA Fitness Challenges | Spartan DEKA | Test Your Limits If you have any questions about the show or are interested in advertising with us then please contact admin@ukocr.com Find out more about us by clicking Here Support us on Patreon Here for as little as £2 per month and get all your podcasts Early or Buy us a beer if you like what we do

This week we are talking to Sam La Roche. Sam is an experienced MC and DJ who has served as one of the Red Bull DJ's at HYROX UK events almost since the start.   We chat about his journey and what preparation goes into a HYROX weekend. We consider how how playlists are developed and how Sam adjusts during the day to create HYROX moments.   We also consider Sam's own HYROX race last year in Glasgow, the other events he's been involved in and so much more. Follow Sam on IG - @lordlaroche Check out his Mixcloud - https://www.mixcloud.com/larocheoriginal/ Check out the Jamica Run Like a River - Run Like a River - song and lyrics by JAMICA | Spotify If you have any questions about the show or are interested in advertising with us then please contact admin@ukocr.com Find out more about us by clicking Here Support us on Patreon Here for as little as £2 per month and get all your podcasts Early or Buy us a beer if you like what we do

This week we welcome back Darryl Corley to discuss HRV and how it can help your training. We consider what it is, how you can record it and what activities can improve it. We also consider the impact that nutrition can have on your recovery, including some best practices for sleep. Follow Darryl on Instagram - @that_nutritionguydarryl Todays Sonsor Unitree PUMP – Unitree Fitness code UKHXR If you have any questions about the show or are interested in advertising with us then please contact admin@ukocr.com Find out more about UKOCR  by clicking Here Support UKOCR on Patreon Here or Buy us a beer if you like what we do

This week on the show we are joined by Mike Nolan, Hayley Biggs and Mat Biggs to discuss all things Manchester. How did the new timing system work? What did we think about the wall ball screens? How did the Friday night Relays go? We consider these and all the other big talking points. Follow our guests on instagram - Mike - @mike_nolan_fitness Hayley - @hayleybiggs_fit Mat - @mbiggs2603  

This week we are joined by Emma Waring from Team Myzone to preview HYROX Manchester. We cover of all the information you may need and provide a few hints to help you make the most out of the day. We also look back on the past three years of Fitness Racing and consider how things have evolved. Follow Team Myzone on Instagram - @team.myzone If you have any questions about the show or are interested in advertising with us then please contact admin@ukocr.com Find out more about us by clicking Here Support UKOCR on Patreon Here or Buy us a beer if you like what we do

This week we are joined by Caitlin and Kim from the Rox Queens. We catch up on how the Rox Queens have evolved and also look ahead to the upcoming Manchester event. We also debate some of the challenges that may be experienced by all athletes at HYROX events.   Follow our guests on Instagram – Rox Queens – @rox_queens Caitlin – @caitlin_robbins123 Kim – @coachedby_kim Apres London - @apres.london   If you have any questions about the show or are interested in advertising with us then please contact admin@ukocr.com Find out more about UKOCR  by clicking Here Support UKOCR on Patreon Here or Buy us a beer if you like what we do

This week on the show we are joined by Rowalong's John Steventon and one of Scotland's most decorated Masters Rowers, Kelly Limond. They are here to provide their tips on how to make the Row Erg part of your overall strategy for HYROX. We cover off how to improve your technique, what damper setting you should use and much more. Follow our guests on Instagram John - @rowalong_workouts Kelly - @kellylimond_ For more tips check out Johns YouTube - RowAlong - Be a Better Indoor Rower - YouTube If you have any questions about the show or are interested in advertising with us then please contact admin@ukocr.com Find out more about us by clicking Here Support us on Patreon Here for as little as £2 per month and get all your podcasts Early or Buy us a beer if you like what we do

This week we are looking towards an exciting year of Fitness Racing in the UK and beyond. We are joined by Sam Bilbie and Chris Ward to preview over 15 events that we can look forward to in 2025. Follow our guests on IG Chris - @wardytheref Sam - @sambilbie If you have any questions about the show or are interested in advertising with us then please contact admin@ukocr.com Find out more about UKOCR  by clicking Here Support UKOCR on Patreon Here or Buy us a beer if you like what we do

In this episode we provide another festive selection box of four interviews with some of the best content creators in the HYROX and Fitness racing space.   First we have Danny Rae and we discuss how this past year has gone for him including his recent HYROX successes. We then chat to YouTuber Martin Boyce about his HYROX journey and the content that he produces.   Up next we speak to Lhea Terzaki about her podcast, her coaching and her own races. Finally we have Greg from Rox Lyfe talking about the evolution of both HYROX and Rox Lyfe.   Find more content from our Guests   Danny Rae instagram - @dannyraehybrid    Martin Boyce  instagram - @martboyce  YouTube - Martin Boyce - YouTube   Lhea Terzaki instagram - @lhea.terzaki    YouTube - Lhea Terzaki - YouTube Podcast - Unstoppable | Podcast on Spotify   Rox Lyfe   instagram - @theroxlyfe YouTube - Rox Lyfe - YouTube Website - Rox Lyfe - Home to the HYROX Community Podcast - pod.link/1648250425 If you have any questions about the show or are interested in advertising with us then please contact admin@ukocr.com Find out more about UKOCR  by clicking Here Support UKOCR on Patreon Here or Buy us a beer if you like what we do

In this episode we provide a festive selection box of four interviews with some of the best content creators in the HYROX and Fitness racing space.   First we have Matt B Davis from Hybrid Fitness Media and we discuss about HYROX's journey in the USA. We then chat to Flo from HYROX Daily all about HYROX's early days and its evolution over the past 8 years.   Up next we speak to Bernice Linaker from Hybrid Sport Media about HYROX in the APAC region. Finally we have YouTube star Mark Lewis talking about his own journey in HYROX and his recent life changes.   Find more content from our Guests   Matt B Davis instagram - @hybridfitnessmedia  YouTube - Hybrid Fitness Media - YouTube Website - Home - Hybrid Fitness Media Podcast - pod.link/1685720261   Flo from HYROX Daily instagram - @hyroxdaily  YouTube - https://m.youtube.com/@hyroxdaily Podcast - Hyroxdaily Podcast | Podcast on Spotify   Bernice Linaker  instagram - @hybridsportmedia   YouTube - Hybrid Sport Media - YouTube Website - https://www.hybridsportmedia.com Podcast - pod.link/1757469035   Mark Lewis  instagram - @marklewispics YouTube - Mark Lewis - YouTube Website - 'be above average' If you have any questions about the show or are interested in advertising with us then please contact admin@ukocr.com Find out more about UKOCR  by clicking Here Support UKOCR on Patreon Here or Buy us a beer if you like what we do

This week we look back at 2024 with Travis Owles. Travis is an accomplished HYROX racer but he is also known for taking on various challenges such as a 24 hour HYROX and a mile of burpee broad jumps. We consider these challenges and perhaps more importantly consider what he has learned along the way which may help HYROX athletes of all abilities. Follow Travis on Instagram - @travisowles If you have any questions about the show or are interested in advertising with us then please contact admin@ukocr.com Find out more about UKOCR  by clicking Here Support UKOCR on Patreon Here or Buy us a beer if you like what we do

In this episode we chat to Tania Thiesl. We discuss the early days of HYROX and her recent success in DEKAFIT. We also cover the various injuries and illnesses she has faced. We consider how these have impacted her and how she looks to move forward as a top athlete. Follow Tania - @ttsports_ If you have any questions about the show or are interested in advertising with us then please contact admin@ukocr.com Find out more about UKOCR  by clicking Here Support UKOCR on Patreon Here or Buy us a beer if you like what we do

This week we sit down with Jason Curtis owner of Deadly Dozen races. We review the incredible rise of the race during 2024. We consider what went right and also how they are improving things for next year. We also look forward to 2025 when Deadly Dozen will be touring the UK and beyond. Follow Deadly Dozen - @deadly.dozen If you have any questions about the show or are interested in advertising with us then please contact admin@ukocr.com Find out more about UKOCR  by clicking Here Support UKOCR on Patreon Here or Buy us a beer if you like what we do

This week we are joined by Michelle Wilder and Lindsey Hunt to discuss everything about London ExCeL. We discuss the course, the heat and the sleds. We also find out how our guests weekends went, whilst tackling all your thoughts and shout outs. Follow our guests on Instagram Michelle - @wilderfitnessuk Lindsey - @linds10131   If you have any questions about the show or are interested in advertising with us then please contact admin@ukocr.com Find out more about us by clicking Here Support UKOCR on Patreon Here or Buy us a beer if you like what we do

We are joined by Simon Davidian and Kelly Sidebottom to discuss everything you need to know about HYROX London this weekend. We cover all the information you need on the venue including how to get there. We also provide you with all the tips you will need to get you through the day. Finally we provide those all important shout outs. Follow our guests on IG Kelly - @kellysidebottom Simon - @lookitssimon If you have any questions about the show or are interested in advertising with us then please contact admin@ukocr.com Find out more about UKOCR  by clicking Here Support UKOCR on Patreon Here or Buy us a beer if you like what we do

This week we look back at everything that happened in the second ever Dublin race. Joining Host Ian are the 2024 Dublin Pro Race Winners Sean Noble and Lucy Procter. They consider the course, the sleds, the fabulous fans and everything else that went down in the race. They also consider the recent Elite 15 results from Hong Kong and the main stories coming out of those races. Finally we take a deep dive into the guests' races to see how they each topped the podium. Follow our guests on IG:- Sean - @sean_noble7 Lucy - @_lucyprocter If you have any questions about the show or are interested in advertising with us then please contact admin@ukocr.com Find out more about us by clicking Here Support us on Patreon Here for as little as £2 per month and get all your podcasts Early or Buy us a beer if you like what we do

This week on the show we chat to Ireland's Sean Noble. We discuss his early days in HYROX and how he has trained hard to improve. We also consider the recent events in Amsterdam and Poznam before looking forward towards the rest of the season. Follow Sean on Instagram - @sean_noble7 If you have any questions about the show or are interested in advertising with us then please contact admin@ukocr.com Find out more about UKOCR  by clicking Here Support UKOCR on Patreon Here or Buy us a beer if you like what we do

This week we welcome back Peter Kelly, Osten Gardner and Carly Waine back to the show to discuss everything about Manchester. We cover the big talking points including the venue layout, the new chalk and how the running track may feel like the lion king. We also reflect on how this was the first HYROX in the UK held on Remembrance Sunday. All this plus answers to the questions posed by the audience. Follow our guests on Instagram  Peter - @peter_k60 Orsten - @orstengardner Carly - @carlytwaine Kilos for Keenan - https://www.gofundme.com/f/kilos-for-keenan If you have any questions about the show or are interested in advertising with us then please contact admin@ukocr.com Find out more about us by clicking Here Support us on Patreon Here or Buy us a beer if you like what we do

We are joined by HYROX Coach Hannah Burgon and Rowalong's John Steventon to discuss everything you need to know for Manchester. We cover the information you need before the race, including where to park, race day nutrition and what you should take on the day. We also take a deep dive into some of the stations and get some top tips from our guests to help you on your big day.   Follow our guests on Instagram:- Hannah - @hannahburgon_pt John - @rowalong_workouts Find our guests on YouTube Hannah - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC71WC4Jp_V0NyRN769FUCDA John (Rowalong) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGYcAoZ9WTJriM9jZkXxoPg  If you have any questions about the show or are interested in advertising with us then please contact admin@ukocr.com Find out more about UKOCR  by clicking Here Support UKOCR on Patreon Here or Buy us a beer if you like what we do

This week we welcome European 1500M Silver Medallist Holly Archer to the show. Holly is an accomplished runner who has recently entered the world of HYROX winning HYROX Women's Open in Cape Town. We discuss Holly's views on the mistakes runners make and also the steps we all can make to improve. We also consider how HYROX can ensure that it's a welcoming place to newcomers. Follow Holly on Instagram - @hollyaarcher More information on Holly – www.hollyarcher.komi.io If you have any questions about the show or are interested in advertising with us then please contact admin@ukocr.com Find out more about UKOCR  by clicking Here Support UKOCR on Patreon Here or Buy us a beer if you like what we do

We are joined by Kirsty Keating and Charlie Botterill to review last week's event in Birmingham. We cover all the big news including the venue, the burpee surface and "kettlebell gate".   We also look into our guest's races. How did Kirsty's first race of the season go and how did Charlie get on competing against some high class competition?   We also answer listener questions and provide shout outs aplenty.   Follow our guests on Instagram   Kirsty - @kirstykeating  Charlie - @charlie_efmb   Get money off HYROX Poland events using the code Kirsty-10   If you have any questions about the show or are interested in advertising with us then please contact admin@ukocr.com Find out more about UKOCR  by clicking Here Support UKOCR on Patreon Here or Buy us a beer if you like what we do

We are joined by Elite 15 Athlete Tim Wenisch and Hylife Coaching Founder Lhea Terzaki to discuss all things Birmingham. We cover what you need to know before the race, including when to arrive at the venue, race day nutrition and what to pack in your bag. We also take a deep dive into the stations and get some top tips from our guests to help you on your big day. Follow our guests on Instagram:- Lhea - @lhea.hylifecoaching Tim - @tim_wenisch Todays Podcast is sponsored by Caffeine Bullet - Use code UKOCR for a 20% discount If you have any questions about the show or are interested in advertising with us then please contact admin@ukocr.com Find out more about UKOCR  by clicking Here Support UKOCR on Patreon Here or Buy us a beer if you like what we do

This week on the show we explore the relationship of HYROX and CrossFit. To help us we have experienced CrossFit athletes and Coaches, Geraldine and Carly alongside CrossFit athlete Orsten. We consider the main similarities and differences between the two sports. How people can move from one to the other. We also debate what lessons can be learned from each brand. All of this and also some tips on the best CrossFit workouts to fit into your HYROX training. Follow our guests on Instagram Geraldine - @gerry.miell Carly - @carlytwaine Orsten - @orstengardner Todays Podcast is sponsored by Caffeine Bullet - Use code UKOCR for a 20% discount If you have any questions about the show or are interested in advertising with us then please contact admin@ukocr.com Find out more about us by clicking Here Support us on Patreon Here for as little as £2 per month and get all your podcasts Early or Buy us a beer if you like what we do

This week we are joined by Andrea Marshall and Chris Gell from Pure Gym. Chris and Andrea explain all about their individual HYROX journeys and how they have introduced HYROX into their gyms. They provide the low down on how HYROX has been trialed in a cluster of Pure Gyms in North England and how it has been received by their members. We also look forward to a multi gym HYROX simulation scheduled for the end of November in Salford Quays. Todays partner Unitree PUMP – Unitree Fitness use code UKHXR If you have any questions about the show or are interested in advertising with us then please contact admin@ukocr.com Find out more about UKOCR  by clicking Here Support UKOCR on Patreon Here or Buy us a beer if you like what we do

This week we welcome Peter and Wendy to the show to discuss training for HYROX as an older athlete. We consider what every athlete needs to know about training and recovery as you get older. We also consider race companies looking to make adjustments for older athletes and the questions surrounding WADA policies in respect of TRT.  All this and much more. Follow our guests on IG: - Peter - @peter_k60 Wendy - @williamsjnr01 Todays show is partnered with Caffeine Bullet - Use code UKOCR for a 20% discount If you have any questions about the show or are interested in advertising with us then please contact admin@ukocr.com Find out more about us by clicking Here Support us on Patreon Here for as little as £2 per month and get all your podcasts Early or Buy us a beer if you like what we do

This week we are joined by Hannah Burgon to tackle some of the news that has arisen since the HYROX World Championships. We look at the new rules including 100 wall balls for all and also the modifications for Worlds qualifying. We also consider some of the ever present FAQs such as shoes to wear, HYROX Sims, and what to wear on the day. Finally we discuss the rise of the HYROX influencer and much more. Follow Hannah on IG - @hannahburgon_pt Work with Hannah or attend one of her sims - https://linktr.ee/hannah_burgon If you have any questions about the show or are interested in advertising with us then please contact admin@ukocr.com Find out more about us by clicking Here Support us on Patreon Here for as little as £2 per month and get all your podcasts Early or Buy us a beer if you like what we do

In this episode we welcome Lauren Jocelyn, Kimberley Worthington and Victoria Wallace to the show to chat all things Deadly Dozen. They were all at the recent September edition of the race so we look at what they enjoyed and anything they felt could be improved upon.   We also look at how their races went and their opinion on the work outs. Finally we consider how Deadly Dozen compares to the other races out there and whether this small race from Macclesfield could work in other parts of the world.   Follow our guests on Instagram   Lauren - @laurenjocelyn Victoria - @vickiwallace81 Kimberley - @kimberley.worthington Find out more about us by clicking Here Support us on Patreon Here for as little as £2 per month and get all your podcasts Early or Buy us a beer if you like what we do

This week we welcome Gavin Allinson and Nikki Firefly to the show to chat all things DEKA FIT. They both attended the recent event at Forders Gym so we break down the good and the areas that may need improvement. We also look at how their races went and look at what they have upcoming. Finally we consider how DEKA FIT compares to the other races out there. Follow our guests on Instagram Gavin - @gavinallinson Nikki - @nikkifirefly Find out more about us by clicking Here Support us on Patreon Here for as little as £2 per month and get all your podcasts Early or Buy us a beer if you like what we do

This week we welcome Ellevyn Irwin back to the show. Ellevyn is Chartered Physiotherapist who has worked with elite athletes whilst serving as the team Physio for Leinster Rugby, Donegal Senior Men's GAA, Irish Senior Men's International Basketball and Derry City F.C. In this week's episode we are considering how best to recover from a HYROX or indeed any fitness race. We look at the pre-race steps that you can take to put yourself in the best position to recuperate from your event. We also examine the various different techniques that you can use to recover faster. Does an ice bath or a massage help you the most? What pieces of equipment are worth the money? We look into this and much more. Follow Ellevyn on Instagram - @ellevynphysio Find Ellevyn online - https://www.ellevynirwinphysio.com/ If you have any questions about the show or are interested in advertising with us then please contact admin@ukocr.com Find out more about UKOCR  by clicking Here Support UKOCR on Patreon Here or Buy us a beer if you like what we do

This week we are looking deeper into the mental aspect of HYROX with the UK's Mental Health Ambassador Craig Brown. We consider all the important topics including motivation, anxiety and body image. We also look at whether it's possible to have too much of a good thing. Finally we provide some tips of what to do if you are concerned about a friend. Follow Craig on IG - @ragefitnesscompany and @craig_brown_wellbeing Listen to Craig's affirmation - https://open.spotify.com/episode/7D91k6IhyrNmFZoIOdCG88?si=T3ZZeA-lSZWS3rK4BfZ5dA If you or someone you know is suffering from serious mental health concerns then please seek assistance.  In the U.K. - Mental health - NHS In Ireland - Mental health - HSE.ie In the USA - Mental Illness - National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) If you have any questions about the show or are interested in advertising with us then please contact admin@ukocr.com Find out more about us by clicking Here Support us on Patreon Here for as little as £2 per month and get all your podcasts Early or Buy us a beer if you like what we do

This week we are previewing the UK 2025 DEKA FIT being held at Forders Gym in Birmingham. To assist us we have Emma Waring from Team Myzone and Ash Scriven from Forders Gym. Alongside Host Ian they will be providing you with all the information you need. This includes tips for every DEKA Zone that you will be able to use at any DEKA competition. Finally we also have the ever popular shout outs where we run down some of the athletes who will be there on the day. For more information about DEKA FIT including tickets to the Forders Gym event then check out - https://race.spartan.com/en/deka If you have any questions about the show or are interested in advertising with us then please contact admin@ukocr.com Find out more about us by clicking Here Support us on Patreon Here for as little as £2 per month and get all your podcasts Early or Buy us a beer if you like what we do

This week we are joined by James and Sam to discuss Nuclear Fit. Nuclear Fit is a race that is coming to the end of its second year with it's season closing event on 28 September 2024. We discuss how the past two years have gone and what they have learned so far. We also chat about what athletes can expect in September and in 2025. Finally we provide lots of tips for athletes taking on a Nuclear Fit including the best shoes to wear. Find Nuclear Fit on Instagram - @nuclear.fit Sign up for Nuclear Fit - https://www.nuclearfit.co.uk/ If you have any questions about the show or are interested in advertising with us then please contact admin@ukocr.com Find out more about UKOCR  by clicking Here Support UKOCR on Patreon Here or Buy us a beer if you like what we do

This week on the show we look towards some of the future stars of HYROX. Harry, Molly and Luke are all young athletes who have recently completed their first seasons in Fitness Racing. We learn more about how they found the sport and what they have learned so far. They also share their tips for young and old athletes alike. Finally we look to the season ahead and consider their upcoming goals.   Follow our guests on Instagram Luke - @luke.ennis17 Molly - @mollyspeechershyrox Harry - @harry.crawford15   Find Luke on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Luke.ennis1   Follow today's sponsor RowAlong on Instagram - @rowalong_workouts Find today's sponsor RowAlong on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGYcAoZ9WTJriM9jZkXxoPg   If you have any questions about the show or are interested in advertising with us then please contact admin@ukocr.com   Find out more about UKOCR  by clicking Here Support UKOCR on Patreon Here or Buy us a beer if you like what we do

This week we are discussing HYROX Doubles with Ciaran and Tony. We take a deep dive into those little tips and tricks to help you make the most out of your Doubles event. We also consider what you should do if you are racing for fun or with a partner with a different ability to you. Find our guests on IG Ciaran - @ciaran_fit4rox Tony - @revell_mtb Find out more about us by clicking Here Support us on Patreon Here for as little as £2 per month and get all your podcasts Early or Buy us a beer if you like what we do

This week we are debating anti-doping in HYROX and Fitness Racing. This has been a topic which many listeners have requested that we consider given the ever increasing popularity of the sport. To assist us we have Mark Lewis and Terra Jackson. Mark is a well known YouTube personality who is on prescribed TRT. Terra is a former NCAA athlete who has experience of WADA testing. Alongside Host Ian they consider what the current anti-doping rules are, what steps can be taken if you are on prescription TRT and how they would like to see the rules evolve in the future. Find Mark on YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@MarkLewisfitness Find Terra on Instagram - @terranovatrainer Support today's Sponsor - https://cycamps.com/ Use code UKHXR50 to recieve £50.00 off your stay If you have any questions about the show or are interested in advertising with us then please contact admin@ukocr.com   Find out more about UKOCR  by clicking Here Support UKOCR on Patreon Here or Buy us a beer if you like what we do