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Atalanta
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Formerly the Rad Hyrox Podcast, we’re now Atalanta - dedicated to elevating female athletes in the hybrid space.
We’re here to speak up, create conversations and celebrate female athletes, it’s time for the men to move over… and let the women talk about the women!!
Covering female training, nutrition, mindset and of course Hyrox.
Same voices. Bigger mission.
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Rachel O’Connor: Doubles World Champion AG & Elite 15 athlete
1w ago00:59:02Tap to summarizeOn this weeks episode we had the pleasure of sitting down in person with Rachel O'Connor. Rachel is a seasoned Elite 15 athlete in the doubles division with her partner Maire McGinley, they competed in all 4 majors of the 25/26 season, narrowly missing out on qualifying for the Elite 15 Doubles at World Champs. They then went on to take the win in Stockholm for their AG division 35-39, becoming World Champions. Rachel shares the highs and lows of the 25/26 season and what the coming season looks like for her. With rule changes and different qualifying systems we talk about what that means for some athletes and Rachel and Maire's partnership going forward. We also dive into Rachels training, recovery and nutrition, how she is aiming to develop her performance as a solo athlete and some lessons learned over the years from training at a high level. There's so much to take from this conversation ,Rachel is very humble and down to earth and shares invaluable advice about her training, race strategy and trusting the process. We loved recording this one, there's something really nice about sitting down together for an uninterrupted chat and getting to know a little more about the top athletes in the sport. Follow Rachel over on instagram : @rach3ocIf you enjoyed this episode please consider following the show and leaving a review, it helps us reach more people and speak to more incredible guests! Find us @weareatalanta and remember to tag us when you listen! Thank you, see you next week!As always, a huge thank you to our sponsors for supporting us on this journey.LSKD : Use code ATALANTA for 15% off LSKDMyProtein : Use code ATALANTA for discount at checkout.
Transcribe →Dr. Haley Perlus: The Mental Skills Every HYROX Athlete Needs
2w ago00:53:08Tap to summarizeHYROX isn't just a physical challenge—it's a mental one too.This week, we're joined by performance psychologist Dr. Haley Perlus, who has spent decades helping Olympic athletes, professional sports teams and high performers build confidence, perform under pressure and unlock their full potential.In this episode, we dive into what separates athletes who perform when it matters most. From dealing with pre-race nerves and overcoming negative self-talk to building genuine confidence and using pressure to your advantage, Hayley shares practical strategies that every athlete can apply—whether you're chasing a World Championship or your first HYROX finish line.We also discuss:- Why confidence isn't something you have—it's something you build.- How to reframe pressure into an opportunity.- Managing race-day nerves and anxiety.- The power of visualisation and mental rehearsal.- Why failure is one of the greatest performance tools.- Creating routines that help you perform consistently.If you've ever doubted yourself before a race, struggled with confidence or wondered how the best athletes stay composed under pressure, this episode is packed with takeaways you'll use long after you've finished listening.Follow Dr Haley over on instagram : @drhaleyperlus If you enjoyed this episode please consider following the show and leaving a review, it helps us reach more people and speak to more incredible guests! Find us @weareatalanta and remember to tag us when you listen! Thank you, see you next week!As always, a huge thank you to our sponsors for supporting us on this journey.LSKD : Use code ATALANTA for 15% off LSKDMyProtein : Use code ATALANTA for discount at checkout.
Transcribe →Vivian Tafuto: Elite 15 World Champion on Consistency, Racing Pressure & Playing the Long Game
3w ago00:57:38Tap to summarizeVivian Tafuto has quietly become one of the most consistent athletes in HYROX.An Elite 15 regular and now Elite 15 Doubles World Champion alongside Lauren Weeks, Vivian has spent the last few seasons proving that success isn't built on one standout performance—it's built on showing up, race after race.In this episode, we catch up after the World Championships to talk about the highs of winning a world title, the disappointment of her individual race, and why she's already looking ahead to what's next.We also dive into the mindset that's helped her stay at the top of the sport, balancing training with a full-time career, racing alongside Lauren Weeks, and why confidence, patience and consistency matter more than chasing perfection.We also discuss body image in elite sport, social media pressures, and why focusing on what your body can do will always outweigh how it looks.Whether you're chasing your first HYROX or racing at the highest level, this conversation is packed with honest reflections and lessons from one of the sport's very best.Follow Vivian over on instagram : @Viviantafuto If you enjoyed this episode please consider following the show and leaving a review, it helps us reach more people and speak to more incredible guests! Find us @weareatalanta and remember to tag us when you listen! Thank you, see you next week!As always, a huge thank you to our sponsors for supporting us on this journey.LSKD : Use code ATALANTA for 15% off LSKDMyProtein : Use code ATALANTA for discount at checkout.
Transcribe →Alyssa McElheny - The Story Behind Becoming HYROX World Champion 2026
4w ago00:56:28Tap to summarizeThe 2026 HYROX World Champion is here!!Just months after making the jump from elite marathon running to HYROX, Alyssa McElheny has reached the very top of the sport. But while the result looked effortless, the journey to that world title wasn’t that straight forward. In this episode, Alyssa takes us behind the scenes of her race week in Stockholm, including the freak accident just days before competing that left her questioning whether she'd even make it to the start line. She shares exactly what was going through her head, how she managed the pressure of racing the world's best, and why she was able to smile throughout the race!!We also dive into what's changed since becoming World Champion, the lessons she's learned from her first HYROX season, how she's adapting her training as the sport evolves, and why recovery and longevity are becoming just as important as chasing performance.Whether you're racing HYROX yourself or simply fascinated by what it takes to become the best in the world, this is an honest conversation about resilience, confidence, and embracing every moment of the journey.Follow Alyssa over on instagram : @alyssamcelhenyIf you enjoyed this episode please consider following the show and leaving a review, it helps us reach more people and speak to more incredible guests! Find us @weareatalanta and remember to tag us when you listen! Thank you, see you next week!As always, a huge thank you to our sponsors for supporting us on this journey.LSKD : Use code ATALANTA for 15% off LSKDMyProtein : Use code ATALANTA for discount at checkout.
Transcribe →Lauren Calvert | Athlete, Elite Hyrox Coach & Building Phase 7
Jul 1300:55:15Tap to summarizeWhat does it take to coach some of the best HYROX athletes in the world?This week we're joined by Lauren Calvert – coach at Phase 7, coach to Elite 15 athletes including Gabby Moriarty, Zara Piergianni and Kat Parnell, alongside being an accomplished athlete herself and working full-time in the supplement industry.We chat about how she balances it all, her coaching philosophy, and why building trust is at the heart of helping athletes perform at their best.In this episode we discuss:What separates the very best athletes from everyone elseThe importance of resilience, communication and trustLessons from competing on SAS: Who Dares WinsBuilding Phase 7 alongside Camille GrimesThe realities of juggling a full-time career, coaching and trainingWhy good coaching is about so much more than programmingWhether you're a coach, an athlete chasing your next PB, or simply fascinated by what goes on behind the scenes at the top of HYROX, this episode is packed with honest conversations, practical insights and plenty of laughs along the way.Follow Lauren over on instagram : @laurencalvertj @phaseseven7If you enjoyed this episode please consider following the show and leaving a review, it helps us reach more people and speak to more incredible guests! Find us @weareatalanta and remember to tag us when you listen! Thank you, see you next week!As always, a huge thank you to our sponsors for supporting us on this journey.LSKD : Use code ATALANTA for 15% off LSKDMyProtein : Use code ATALANTA for discount at checkout.
Transcribe →Dr Bryna Chrismas: Optimising Female Performance
Jul 601:06:37Tap to summarizeWhat do female athletes actually need to know to train, recover and perform at their best?This week we're joined by Dr Bryna Chrismas - exercise physiologist, former GB race walker, researcher at Loughborough University, and member of the HYROX Sports Science Advisory Council.Bryna has spent her career improving the health and performance of female athletes, from recreational exercisers through to Olympians, and is helping shape the future of athlete education within HYROX.In this episode we chat about:Why female-specific research has been overlooked for so longThe biggest mistakes women make with fuelling and recoveryLow energy availability and why your menstrual cycle mattersIron deficiency, heavy periods and practical supplementation advicePelvic floor health, perimenopause and the conversations coaches should be havingHeat, race day performance and what HYROX is doing behind the scenesWhat separates elite athletes from the restWhether you're training for your first HYROX, chasing a PB, or simply want to understand your body better, this episode is packed with practical advice that every female athlete (and coach) should hear.Follow Dr Bryna over on instagram : @drbrynachrismasIf you enjoyed this episode please consider following the show and leaving a review, it helps us reach more people and speak to more incredible guests! Find us @weareatalanta and remember to tag us when you listen! Thank you, see you next week!As always, a huge thank you to our sponsors for supporting us on this journey.LSKD : Use code ATALANTA for 15% off LSKDMyProtein : Use code ATALANTA for discount at checkout.
Transcribe →Annie Emilsson: From CrossFit - Hyrox. How One Conversation Changed Everything.
Jun 2900:48:53Tap to summarizeAfter years competing in CrossFit, Annie took a chance on HYROX after a coach spotted her potential through physiological testing. Fast forward a few months, and she's already clocked an incredible 57:38, with her sights firmly set on the Elite 15.In this episode, we chat about her sporting background, why she made the switch from CrossFit, training around recurring shin splints, and how she's built her fitness by spending more time on the SkiErg and RowErg than running.We also dive into racing strategy, recovery, balancing a full-time job alongside elite competition, and why Annie believes the best part of competing isn't race day—it's the training that gets her there.A brilliant conversation with one to watch in the sport.Follow Annie over on instagram : @anniemilssonIf you enjoyed this episode please consider following the show and leaving a review, it helps us reach more people and speak to more incredible guests! Find us @weareatalanta and remember to tag us when you listen! Thank you, see you next week!As always, a huge thank you to our sponsors for supporting us on this journey.LSKD : Use code ATALANTA for 15% off LSKDMyProtein : Use code ATALANTA for discount at checkout.
Transcribe →Kris Rugloski: Hyrox 2022 World Champion on Gratitude, Adversity & Adventure
Jun 2100:51:08Tap to summarizeKris Rugloski's route into HYROX is anything but conventional.A former obstacle course racer and ultra-runner, Kris first entered HYROX simply because it looked like something she'd enjoy. Just a few years later, after qualifying for the World Championships on a roll-down, she shocked the field by winning the 2022 HYROX World Championship.In this episode, Kris shares her journey from OCR to HYROX World Champion, why she still spends her summers running ultras in the mountains, and how she balances elite competition with a life far bigger than sport.We dive into the mindset that has shaped her approach to training and racing, the lessons she's learned through injury and adversity, and why gratitude, perspective and being capable for life matter more than results.This is a conversation about resilience, purpose, adventure and finding joy in the process.Whether you're training for your first HYROX, chasing a PB, or simply trying to become a stronger version of yourself, there's something in this episode for everyone.Follow Kris over on instagram : @krisrugloskiIf you enjoyed this episode please consider following the show and leaving a review, it helps us reach more people and speak to more incredible guests! Find us @weareatalanta and remember to tag us when you listen! Thank you, see you next week!As always, a huge thank you to our sponsors for supporting us on this journey.LSKD : Use code ATALANTA for 15% off LSKDMyProtein : Use code ATALANTA for discount at checkout.
Transcribe →Aimee Oliver: Breaking the Taboo Around Pelvic Health
Jun 1501:02:55Tap to summarizeAimee Oliver is the founder of BodyFit Mums, a community that has spent the last 10 years supporting women through pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and every stage of life beyond.In this episode, Aimee shares her personal journey with pelvic health and stress incontinence following the birth of her first child. What started as her own search for answers became a mission to help other women realise they don't have to suffer in silence.We discuss the realities of living with pelvic floor dysfunction, the impact it can have on confidence, mental health, training, and sport, and why so many women still feel uncomfortable talking about it. Aimee also opens up about continuing to compete at a high level in volleyball and Hyrox while managing these challenges, and how she is determined not to let it stop her. This is an honest and eye-opening conversation about pelvic health, motherhood, resilience, and the power of normalising conversations that too often stay behind closed doors.Follow Aimee over on instagram : @bodyfitmumsIf you enjoyed this episode please consider following the show and leaving a review, it helps us reach more people and speak to more incredible guests! Find us @weareatalanta and remember to tag us when you listen! Thank you, see you next week!As always, a huge thank you to our sponsors for supporting us on this journey.LSKD : Use code ATALANTA for 15% off LSKDMyProtein : Use code ATALANTA for discount at checkout.
Transcribe →Sam Pretty: Gym Owner, Mum & Elite 15 Athlete
Jun 800:55:23Tap to summarizeThis week, we’re joined by HYROX athlete, coach, gym owner, and all-round endurance powerhouse Sam Pretty.Fresh off winning her age group in Berlin to secure a HYROX World Championship qualification, Sam shares the whirlwind few weeks that also saw her claim the Deadly Dozen UK Championship title in the women’s doubles. We dive into racing strategy, handling pressure, competing with different partners, and what it takes to perform consistently at the top level of the sport.Beyond racing, Sam reflects on her journey from school track athlete and PE teacher to marathon runner, HYROX competitor, and co-owner of Storm Performance Centre. She talks about balancing training, business, family life, and the realities of chasing Elite 15 qualification while running a gym and raising two children.We also discuss community, leadership, delegation, and why asking for help might be one of the most important skills for success.Whether you're chasing a podium, building a business, or simply trying to juggle life's competing demands, this episode is packed with lessons from someone doing it all.Follow Sam over on instagram : @sam_pretty_hybridFollow Storm Performance : @storm_performance_centreIf you enjoyed this episode please consider following the show and leaving a review, it helps us reach more people and speak to more incredible guests! Find us @weareatalanta and remember to tag us when you listen! Thank you, see you next week!As always, a huge thank you to our sponsors for supporting us on this journey.LSKD : Use code ATALANTA for 15% off LSKDMyProtein : Use code ATALANTA for discount at checkout.
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