Kristi O'Connell (CrossFit Legend Takes on HYROX)
In this episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast I'm chatting with Kristi O’Connell. Kristi made her name in the world of CrossFit. She has appeared at the CrossFit Games in 7 consecutive years, 6 of those times as an individual, where the lowest she ever placed was 13th. She's now retired from competing in CrossFit but recently took on her first ever HYROX – competing in the Pro division in Houston where she won in a time of 64:37. Kristi has more of an endurance background than many crossfit athletes, and her potential in HYROX, should she choose to give it some focus, appears to be very high. She is certainly a name we could see competing in the Elite 15 at some point in time. In this chat we talk about her experience in her first HYROX race, her training, her sporting background, her best sporting experiences, how she transitioned from an endurance background into the more strength based world of crossfit, her mindset, and lots more. It was a great chat with a real sporting great, and I think you’ll really enjoy it. 🏅 This episode is supported by Xendurance who sell a range of supplements absolutely perfect for improving your performance in HYROX. They offer high quality supplements, have been around for years, and are a very knowledgeable team who understand and compete in HYROX. Use Code 'ROXLYFE' for 20% off at https://xendurance.eu/pages/hyrox-landing-page?utm_source=roxlyfe&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=landing_page 🏅 Built For Athletes offer premium fitness backpacks, trusted by over 150,000 everyday and elite athletes. With the highest score on Trustpilot of any fitness backpack, their bags are perfect for storing all your gear, travelling to events, taking your stuff to the gym, basically for pretty much anywhere you go! And whats more, if you don’t yet have one, or if youre like me and want to continually add to your collection, then use code ROX15 and they will very kindly give you 15% off your order. So head over to builtforathletes.com now (they're great!) 🤷 New to HYROX? Find out all you could need to know about this amazing sport at https://roxlyfe.com/a-beginners-guide-to-hyrox/ 🏃 Check out our training plans now at https://roxlyfe.com/coaching and nutrition plans at https://roxlyfe.com/nutrition/ 📹 Not yet subscribed to our YouTube channel? Click here https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3LDf0XTEWT4Uc_RY4pGOzw?sub_confirmation=1 💌 Want our HYROX tips sent to your inbox once a week? Join thousands of others on our mailing list by signing up here https://roxlyfe.com/subscribe/ 📸 Follow us on Instagram for more HYROX tips, news, competitions and memes https://www.instagram.com/theroxlyfe/
27 Mars 202443min
Jess Towl (from Triathlon, to CrossFit, to HYROX Elite)
In this episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast I'm chatting with Jess Towl (@jesstowl). Jess had only raced in 2 HYROX races when she qualified for the Elite race Major in Washington DC. That seemingly incredible achievement becomes a little more understandable when you hear about her sporting background – from competing for Great Britain in the triathlon, to then moving to CrossFit where she set a world record, and now she has found HYROX. But even though she has an impressive sporting background, it feels like there could be even more to come from her, especially when you hear how low her running volume has been in the build up to the races she's done. We also discuss her transition from triathlon to the more strength based training for Crossfit, we talk about her training, what surprised her in HYROX, how she fared in the Washington race, her mindset, and lots more. Jess is a fantastically impressive athlete, it was great to chat with her, and I think you’ll really enjoy it. 🏅 This episode is supported by Xendurance who sell a range of supplements absolutely perfect for improving your performance in HYROX. They offer high quality supplements, have been around for years, and are a very knowledgeable team who understand and compete in HYROX. Use Code 'ROXLYFE' for 20% off at https://xendurance.eu/pages/hyrox-landing-page?utm_source=roxlyfe&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=landing_page 🏅 Built For Athletes offer premium fitness backpacks, trusted by over 150,000 everyday and elite athletes. With the highest score on Trustpilot of any fitness backpack, their bags are perfect for storing all your gear, travelling to events, taking your stuff to the gym, basically for pretty much anywhere you go! And whats more, if you don’t yet have one, or if youre like me and want to continually add to your collection, then use code ROX15 and they will very kindly give you 15% off your order. So head over to builtforathletes.com now (they're great!) 🤷 New to HYROX? Find out all you could need to know about this amazing sport at https://roxlyfe.com/a-beginners-guide-to-hyrox/ 🏃 Check out our training plans now at https://roxlyfe.com/coaching and nutrition plans at https://roxlyfe.com/nutrition/ 📹 Not yet subscribed to our YouTube channel? Click here https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3LDf0XTEWT4Uc_RY4pGOzw?sub_confirmation=1 💌 Want our HYROX tips sent to your inbox once a week? Join thousands of others on our mailing list by signing up here https://roxlyfe.com/subscribe/ 📸 Follow us on Instagram for more HYROX tips, news, competitions and memes https://www.instagram.com/theroxlyfe/
21 Mars 202453min
Tim Wenisch (Tips from an Elite HYROX Athlete)
In this week's episode I'm chatting with Tim Wenisch. Tim is only 25 years old but has been in HYROX pretty much from the beginning. He is one of the fastest athletes ever seen in the sport, and recently qualified for the Elite race at the World Championships by finishing 3rd at the Major in Vienna. He has a PB in the Men’s Pro of 56:07, and was the first man to go under 50 minutes in HYROX when he and Michael Sandbach teamed up in the men’s doubles. In this chat we get lots into his training, his incredible running ability, how he trains on the ergs to make him one of the fastest on those in the elite field, his mindset and lots more. 🏅 This episode is supported by Xendurance who sell a range of supplements absolutely perfect for improving your performance in HYROX. They offer high quality supplements, have been around for years, and are a very knowledgeable team who understand and compete in HYROX. Use Code 'ROXLYFE' for 20% off at https://xendurance.eu/pages/hyrox-landing-page?utm_source=roxlyfe&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=landing_page 🏅 Built For Athletes offer premium fitness backpacks, trusted by over 150,000 everyday and elite athletes. With the highest score on Trustpilot of any fitness backpack, their bags are perfect for storing all your gear, travelling to events, taking your stuff to the gym, basically for pretty much anywhere you go! And whats more, if you don’t yet have one, or if youre like me and want to continually add to your collection, then use code ROX15 and they will very kindly give you 15% off your order. So head over to builtforathletes.com now (they're great!) 🤷 New to HYROX? Find out all you could need to know about this amazing sport at https://roxlyfe.com/a-beginners-guide-to-hyrox/ 🏃 Check out our training plans now at https://roxlyfe.com/coaching and nutrition plans at https://roxlyfe.com/nutrition/ 📹 Not yet subscribed to our YouTube channel? Click here https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3LDf0XTEWT4Uc_RY4pGOzw?sub_confirmation=1 💌 Want our HYROX tips sent to your inbox once a week? Join thousands of others on our mailing list by signing up here https://roxlyfe.com/subscribe/ 📸 Follow us on Instagram for more HYROX tips, news, competitions and memes https://www.instagram.com/theroxlyfe/
14 Mars 202453min
Rich Ryan - Elite HYROX Athlete and World Record Holder
In this week’s episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast I get to chat with Rich Ryan (@reinforced_running_rich). Rich has featured in 3 of the Elite race majors this season, and in the most recent in Washington D.C. finished 3rd in a time of 58:16, securing himself a spot for the Elite race at the 2024 World Champs. He also holds the men’s doubles world record – along with recent podcast guest Pelayo Menendez – in a time of 48:36, and is part of the world record holding men’s relay team. In this chat we cover a huge amount including his experiences in the majors this season, how he went from 13th in Vienna to 3rd in Washington in just 3 weeks, his mindset, what he’s changed in his training recently, running technique, and lots more. Rich is always great to chat to, he’s a really knowledgeable coach and athlete, and I think there’s plenty you can take away from this conversation. 🏅 This episode is supported by Xendurance who sell a range of supplements absolutely perfect for improving your performance in HYROX. They offer high quality supplements, have been around for years, and are a very knowledgeable team who understand and compete in HYROX. Use Code 'ROXLYFE' for 20% off at https://xendurance.eu/pages/hyrox-landing-page?utm_source=roxlyfe&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=landing_page 🏅 Built For Athletes offer premium fitness backpacks, trusted by over 150,000 everyday and elite athletes. With the highest score on Trustpilot of any fitness backpack, their bags are perfect for storing all your gear, travelling to events, taking your stuff to the gym, basically for pretty much anywhere you go! And whats more, if you don’t yet have one, or if youre like me and want to continually add to your collection, then use code ROX15 and they will very kindly give you 15% off your order. So head over to builtforathletes.com now (they're great!) 🤷 New to HYROX? Find out all you could need to know about this amazing sport at https://roxlyfe.com/a-beginners-guide-to-hyrox/ 🏃 Check out our training plans now at https://roxlyfe.com/coaching and nutrition plans at https://roxlyfe.com/nutrition/ 📹 Not yet subscribed to our YouTube channel? Click here https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3LDf0XTEWT4Uc_RY4pGOzw?sub_confirmation=1 💌 Want our HYROX tips sent to your inbox once a week? Join thousands of others on our mailing list by signing up here https://roxlyfe.com/subscribe/ 📸 Follow us on Instagram for more HYROX tips, news, competitions and memes https://www.instagram.com/theroxlyfe/
7 Mars 20241h 5min
Pelayo Menendez (from Ironman to HYROX Elite)
In this episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast, I got to chat with Pelayo Menendez (@pelayofelechosa) Pelayo has only been racing in HYROX for a year but in that time has come a long way… In his first Pro race he had a 10 mins sled pull, and a 7 mins wall balls, and finished in 70mins, but in the most recent Major race in Vienna he finished second in a time of 56:59, qualifying him for the Elite race at the 2024 World Championships. He also holds the Men’s Open doubles WR (in a time of 48:36) and is part of the Men’s relay WR holding team too. In this chat we talk about his background, his race tactics, his training, his running and strength numbers and lots more. Pelayo is a great guy, and a great athlete. I love chatting with him and I really hope you enjoy it too. 🏅 This episode is supported by Xendurance who sell a range of supplements absolutely perfect for improving your performance in HYROX. They offer high quality supplements, have been around for years, and are a very knowledgeable team who understand and compete in HYROX. Use Code 'ROXLYFE' for 20% off at https://xendurance.eu/pages/hyrox-landing-page?utm_source=roxlyfe&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=landing_page 🏅 Built For Athletes offer premium fitness backpacks, trusted by over 150,000 everyday and elite athletes. With the highest score on Trustpilot of any fitness backpack, their bags are perfect for storing all your gear, travelling to events, taking your stuff to the gym, basically for pretty much anywhere you go! And whats more, if you don’t yet have one, or if youre like me and want to continually add to your collection, then use code ROX15 and they will very kindly give you 15% off your order. So head over to builtforathletes.com now (they're great!) 🤷 New to HYROX? Find out all you could need to know about this amazing sport at https://roxlyfe.com/a-beginners-guide-to-hyrox/ 🏃 Check out our training plans now at https://roxlyfe.com/coaching and nutrition plans at https://roxlyfe.com/nutrition/ 📹 Not yet subscribed to our YouTube channel? Click here https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3LDf0XTEWT4Uc_RY4pGOzw?sub_confirmation=1 💌 Want our HYROX tips sent to your inbox once a week? Join thousands of others on our mailing list by signing up here https://roxlyfe.com/subscribe/ 📸 Follow us on Instagram for more HYROX tips, news, competitions and memes https://www.instagram.com/theroxlyfe/
29 Feb 202451min
Ricky Banner (The Amputee Smashing HYROX)
In this week’s episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast I get to chat with Ricky Banner (@hyrox_amputee). Ricky competes in HYROX despite having his left leg amputated after standing on an IED when serving in the military several years ago. In this chat we talk about that incident some more, and his recovery from that – both from a physical and mental perspective, we talk about his background, his racing in HYROX, how HYROX has helped him both mentally and physically, some of the factors he thinks are crucial to focus on when you are suffering with your mental health, and the retreats that he is running to help people from that perspective. 🏅 This episode is supported by Xendurance who sell a range of supplements absolutely perfect for improving your performance in HYROX. They offer high quality supplements, have been around for years, and are a very knowledgeable team who understand and compete in HYROX. Use Code 'ROXLYFE' for 20% off at https://xendurance.eu/pages/hyrox-landing-page?utm_source=roxlyfe&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=landing_page 🏅 Built For Athletes offer premium fitness backpacks, trusted by over 150,000 everyday and elite athletes. With the highest score on Trustpilot of any fitness backpack, their bags are perfect for storing all your gear, travelling to events, taking your stuff to the gym, basically for pretty much anywhere you go! And whats more, if you don’t yet have one, or if youre like me and want to continually add to your collection, then use code ROX15 and they will very kindly give you 15% off your order. So head over to builtforathletes.com now (they're great!) 🤷 New to HYROX? Find out all you could need to know about this amazing sport at https://roxlyfe.com/a-beginners-guide-to-hyrox/ 🏃 Check out our training plans now at https://roxlyfe.com/coaching and nutrition plans at https://roxlyfe.com/nutrition/ 📹 Not yet subscribed to our YouTube channel? Click here https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3LDf0XTEWT4Uc_RY4pGOzw?sub_confirmation=1 💌 Want our HYROX tips sent to your inbox once a week? Join thousands of others on our mailing list by signing up here https://roxlyfe.com/subscribe/ 📸 Follow us on Instagram for more HYROX tips, news, competitions and memes https://www.instagram.com/theroxlyfe/
22 Feb 20241h 5min
Beau Wills Interview (from CrossFit to HYROX Elite)
In this week’s episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast I get to speak with the brilliant Beau Wills. Beau has featured in all 3 of the Elite race majors this season, and has qualified for the Elite race at the 2024 World Champs after finishing 3rd in Stockholm in an incredible time of 56.03 (which currently makes him the 5th fastest male pro ever). In this chat we gets lots into his training, his experiences in the majors this season, his mindset, his running and strength numbers, what he’s been experimenting with lately in training, and lots more. Beau is a great, down to earth guy who is an amazing athlete – it’s always good to chat with him, and there’s tonnes to take away from this conversation. 🏅 This episode is supported by Xendurance who sell a range of supplements absolutely perfect for improving your performance in HYROX. They offer high quality supplements, have been around for years, and are a very knowledgeable team who understand and compete in HYROX. Use Code 'ROXLYFE' for 20% off at https://xendurance.eu/pages/hyrox-landing-page?utm_source=roxlyfe&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=landing_page 🏅 Built For Athletes offer premium fitness backpacks, trusted by over 150,000 everyday and elite athletes. With the highest score on Trustpilot of any fitness backpack, their bags are perfect for storing all your gear, travelling to events, taking your stuff to the gym, basically for pretty much anywhere you go! And whats more, if you don’t yet have one, or if youre like me and want to continually add to your collection, then use code ROX15 and they will very kindly give you 15% off your order. So head over to builtforathletes.com now (they're great!) 🤷 New to HYROX? Find out all you could need to know about this amazing sport at https://roxlyfe.com/a-beginners-guide-to-hyrox/ 🏃 Check out our training plans now at https://roxlyfe.com/coaching and nutrition plans at https://roxlyfe.com/nutrition/ 📹 Not yet subscribed to our YouTube channel? Click here https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3LDf0XTEWT4Uc_RY4pGOzw?sub_confirmation=1 💌 Want our HYROX tips sent to your inbox once a week? Join thousands of others on our mailing list by signing up here https://roxlyfe.com/subscribe/ 📸 Follow us on Instagram for more HYROX tips, news, competitions and memes https://www.instagram.com/theroxlyfe/
15 Feb 202452min
Altitude Training for HYROX? (James Barber and Rebecca Brett from The Altitude Centre)
In this episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast I'm chatting with James Barber and Rebecca Brett from the Altitude Centre – who, at their facilities in London, help sportspeople obtain the benefits of training at altitude, without needing to go up a mountain to get them. In this chat we talk about the benefits of altitude training, how to obtain those if you can’t train at altitude or at their centre in London, the ways in which you can benefit for HYROX from this type of training, and how it can help when recovering from injury. But it’s not all about altitude - we also get into VO2 max and threshold testing, heat acclimation and lots more. It’s a very interesting, insightful chat that you’ll hopefully take a lot away from. James is the Lead Performance Specialist at The Altitude Centre. He has a Masters in Sport Science, and is a 15 min 5k runner. And Rebecca is a Loughborough University Sport Science student. Her sporting background is in Olympic Weightlifting but she was roped into her first HYROX in april last year and is now, like many of us, a self confessed HYROX addict. Towards the end of this chat we talk briefly about an altitude training camp they are putting on, from March 2024 in the lead up to HYROX London at Olympia, which will be a 6 week camp where you can get full access to their facilities, plus VO2 max testing, at a vastly reduced rate. If that’s something you might be interested in you can head to www.roxlyfe.com/altitude and it will redirect you to their website where you’ll get all the info you need. 🏅 This episode is supported by Xendurance who sell a range of supplements absolutely perfect for improving your performance in HYROX. They offer high quality supplements, have been around for years, and are a very knowledgeable team who understand and compete in HYROX. Use Code 'ROXLYFE' for 20% off at https://xendurance.eu/pages/hyrox-landing-page?utm_source=roxlyfe&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=landing_page 🏅 Built For Athletes offer premium fitness backpacks, trusted by over 150,000 everyday and elite athletes. With the highest score on Trustpilot of any fitness backpack, their bags are perfect for storing all your gear, travelling to events, taking your stuff to the gym, basically for pretty much anywhere you go! And whats more, if you don’t yet have one, or if youre like me and want to continually add to your collection, then use code ROX15 and they will very kindly give you 15% off your order. So head over to builtforathletes.com now (they're great!) 🤷 New to HYROX? Find out all you could need to know about this amazing sport at https://roxlyfe.com/a-beginners-guide-to-hyrox/ 🏃 Check out our training plans now at https://roxlyfe.com/coaching and nutrition plans at https://roxlyfe.com/nutrition/ 📹 Not yet subscribed to our YouTube channel? Click here https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3LDf0XTEWT4Uc_RY4pGOzw?sub_confirmation=1 💌 Want our HYROX tips sent to your inbox once a week? Join thousands of others on our mailing list by signing up here https://roxlyfe.com/subscribe/ 📸 Follow us on Instagram for more HYROX tips, news, competitions and memes https://www.instagram.com/theroxlyfe/
8 Feb 202444min
