#011 - Greg Williams (Rox Lyfe Podcast) - Insights From The World’s Best Hyrox Athletes

Welcome back to the podcast, today we’re joined by Greg Williams of the Rox Lyfe Podcast. Greg is at the forefront of the Hyrox community and is one of the most trusted names in the sport.

We discuss Hyrox training, nutrition, post-competition recovery, threshold work, zone 2, baseline fitness, and the art of balancing intense training with necessary rest, podcasting and supplementation.

I also ask him about his path, touching on his background as a nutritionist and entrepreneur. What it was like meeting World Champion Hunter Macintyre for the first time and whether he agrees with Hunter on his ‘no squatting in season’ rule.

I hope you enjoy my conversation with Greg Williams.

GREG’S STUFF:

Rox Lyfe Website:

https://bit.ly/3Tx2cja

Rox Lyfe Instagram:

https://bit.ly/49jSPcP

MY STUFF:

Awaken Out Of Context Podcast (YouTube & Podcast Links):

https://bit.ly/3tk8FVv
Follow Me On Instagram (@awakenoutofjason):

https://bit.ly/3RAkKQj

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

02:33 Training for Hyrox

05:27 The Importance of Threshold Work

06:23 Balancing Training and Recovery

07:14 Greg's Work and Background

09:42 Greg's Approach to Nutrition

12:14 Nutrition for Performance vs. Digestive Health

14:12 Factors Affecting Digestive Health

16:20 The Impact of Hyrox on Health

19:15 Frequency of Hyrox Races

21:16 Yearly Periodization and Training

22:52 Training Approaches Leading Up to a Competition

24:40 Balancing Specificity and Rest

25:25 Training Approach for Hyrox

26:22 Separating Strength and Aerobic Training

27:23 Prioritizing Strength or Aerobic Training

28:33 Training Lunges and Wall Balls

29:28 Transitioning to Hyrox-Specific Training

30:40 Considering Other Events for Training Variety

31:27 Zone 2 Training and Its Importance

32:41 Zone 2 Training Timing

34:00 Tracking Running Progress with Heart Rate

34:30 Heart Rate Strap Accuracy

36:29 Heart Rate Strap Recommendation

37:30 Meeting Hunter McIntyre

39:35 Hunter McIntyre's Personality and Work Ethic

40:31 Hunter McIntyre's Unique Position in the Sport

41:58 Hunter McIntyre's CrossFit Games Experience

42:45 Squatting in Season

43:45 Timing of Squatting in Season

44:45 Starting the Rox Lyfe Podcast

46:16 Growing the Rox Lyfe Website

47:09 Website Before the Podcast

47:39 Starting the Podcast and Content Creation

49:40 Underrated Episodes and Insights

53:17 Taking Risks in Training and Competing

56:35 Supplements and Electrolytes

01:02:18 Overcoming Bottlenecks in Podcast Publishing

01:09:30 Future Plans for Rox Lyfe