Vicky MacIntosh on HYROX Training, Rebuilding Aerobic Fitness, and Elite 15 Doubles

In this episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast, I’m chatting with Vicky MacIntosh.

Vicky is one of South Africa’s leading HYROX athletes, a former CrossFit Games team competitor, and now an Elite 15 doubles athlete who has already secured her place at the 2026 HYROX World Championships. She also holds a 61-minute HYROX Pro PB and has quickly established herself as a serious contender on the global stage.

In this conversation, we dive into:

- How she rebuilt her aerobic base and dropped her zone 2 pace from 6:30/km to 4:45/km in a year

- What her training week actually looks like

- How she balances singles and doubles preparation

- The strategy and transitions that helped her qualify for Elite 15

- HRV tracking, lactate testing, and the tech guiding her training

- Fuelling strategies for racing and recovery

- The mindset shifts that have elevated her performance

It’s a great chat with a super impressive athlete at the top of the sport.

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