Hybrid athletes, listen up — we unpack the interference effect and how to balance strength and endurance without killing your performance.

00:00 – Intro + Race Prep Talk
Rich, Ryan, and Meg catch up on race schedules, training tweaks, and why “tapering” looks different in hybrid season.

15:45 – The Interference Effect Explained
What happens when you train strength and endurance at the same time — and why hybrid athletes can’t ignore it.

28:30 – How to Train Without Burning Out
Meg breaks down how she structures sessions to balance lifting and running (and why timing matters more than volume).

47:00 – Hypertrophy vs. Strength for HYROX
The crew debates muscle size vs. power — and which lifts actually help race performance.

1:02:50 – Nutrition, Recovery, and Mindset Shifts
Fueling strategies, training the gut, and letting go of old “bodybuilder” habits to perform at your best.

HYROX training got you guessing? In this episode, we break down overtraining vs under-recovering, what coaches really mean by “junk miles,” how to use Zone 2 without losing speed, and the strength work that actually carries to race day. With Meg Jacoby and Ryan Kent, we cover weekly structure, heart-rate pitfalls for beginners, unilateral strength, and practical recovery (sleep, carbs, stress management).

What you’ll learn

How to spot under-recovery before it becomes a plateau

When Zone 2 helps (and when it’s just slow shuffling)

The “gray zone” trap & how to structure hard/easy days

Why individualized PT: blanket advice

Simple recovery wins: sleep, carbs, and non-training stress relief

Chapters

00:00 – Intro + Roxop sponsor, why data matters

07:12 – Surgeon vs. Physio: longevity, back-to-run, unilateral strength

18:45 – “Junk miles” & Zone 2: beginner heart rate, walk/jog strategy, cadence/positions

34:20 – The gray zone trap: stacking intensity, weekly design that actually works

49:05 – Fast fixes: sleep, carbs, stress outlets + race updates (Atlanta, Chicago doubles, Stuttgart)

Work with us

Coaching & programs for HYROX and hybrid athletes—DM or check the link in the show notes.

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RMR Training Podcast returns with Rich Ryan, Meg Jacoby, and Kent breaking down their HYROX season openers, the Boston race recap, Elite 15 controversy, athlete mindset shifts, and new penalty rules shaking up the sport. Hear how top athletes balance performance, pressure, and perspective heading into the 2025 season.👉 Listen now for strategy, stories, and behind-the-scenes HYROX insight!

00:00 – Season Kickoff + Sponsor Shoutout
Rich opens the episode with a nod to Roxop, the game-changing HYROX analytics tool, before catching up with Meg and Kent on their first races of the season.

18:45 – Kent’s Boston Comeback
Kent dives deep into his season opener—how he rebuilt confidence, executed his race plan, and rediscovered his competitive edge after time away from the Elite 15.

49:12 – The Generational Shift in HYROX
The crew debates whether a new wave of young athletes is truly taking over—and what experience, composure, and perspective still bring to the sport.

1:08:03 – Race Mindset and Motivation Shifts
Rich, Kent, and Meg share how their “win or nothing” mentalities have evolved into a more grounded approach—one that fuels longevity and joy in the sport.

1:42:17 – Chalk Controversy and Penalty Debates
They unpack the season’s first major rule dispute, from the chalk scandal to penalty box drama, and how HYROX can create fairer, more transparent standards moving forward.

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