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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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Sam Pretty: Gym Owner, Mum & Elite 15 Athlete
2d ago00:55:23Tap 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.
Transcribe →Jess Towl: Longevity, Patience & Elite Performance
1w ago01:05:29Tap to summarizeThis week on the Atalanta Podcast, we sit down with Jess Towl – former British Triathlon athlete, CrossFit competitor, HYROX Elite 15 athlete, and one of the most versatile endurance athletes you'll meet.Jess shares her journey from triathlon, to discovering CrossFit, before eventually finding HYROX and immediately making her mark on the sport. We dive into why variety in training and competition has been key to her longevity, the lessons she's learned from competing across multiple disciplines, and why patience beats chasing instant results.We also discuss life as a HYROX athlete based in Dubai, the realities of travelling internationally to race, her experiences competing in Elite 15 doubles alongside Roisin Egan, and her recent partnership with Kate Davey as they chase success at World Champs.Jess also opens up about being diagnosed with ankylosing axial spondyloarthritis, an autoimmune condition that left her living with chronic pain and fatigue for years without realising it. She shares how finally getting answers transformed her training, racing, and overall quality of life.This episode is packed with lessons on resilience, perspective, consistency, and why enjoying the process matters more than obsessing over the outcome.Follow Jess over on instagram : @jesstowlFollow Gym Nation Middle East : @gymnation_meIf 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 →Kate Hutchinson: Balancing Elite 15 Racing and a 3:09 Marathon
2w ago01:04:52Tap to summarizeThis week we’re joined by Elite 15 athlete Kate Hutchinson. From representing England at the Commonwealth Games in swimming, to age-group triathlon world championships, to now racing on the HYROX Elite 15 doubles circuit alongside Fern Gardner — Kate’s sporting journey is seriously impressive.We chat about balancing marathon training with Hyrox racing, running a huge 3:09 PB at the London Marathon, the reality of juggling elite sport with everyday life, and how the gym and it’s community became an important outlet during a difficult chapter after losing her dad to MND.Kate also shares stories from the Elite 15 majors this season, qualifying for Worlds, racing through the chaos of Hamburg (did someone say penalties), and why she and Fern have never taken any of these opportunities for granted.A really honest and inspiring conversation with one of the most down-to-earth athletes 🤍Follow Kate over on instagram : @katehutchinson.hyIf 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 →Amy Brown: Training With Purpose & Becoming 45-49 AG HYROX World Champion
3w ago00:52:23Tap to summarizeThis week on the podcast, we sit down with HYROX 45-49 AG World Champion Amy Brown — a runner turned HYROX powerhouse who proves that it’s never too late to chase something big. Amy opens up about her journey from marathon running and chasing a sub-3-hour marathon, to finding her place in HYROX and becoming World Champion in the 45-49 age group in Chicago . She also took to the floor earlier this season in the Americas Regional with her doubles partner Anne Marie McNiven. We talk about balancing motherhood, coaching, elite competition, and the mental side of all of this.We also dive into:Transitioning from endurance running into HYROXTraining with purpose vs training for exhaustionRecovery, sleep, and longevity in sportManaging confidence and pressure as a competitive athleteZone 2 training, pacing, and smart programmingCompeting in doubles and Elite 15 racingThe realities of training through your 40s and perimenopauseAmy brings such an honest and inspiring perspective to performance, consistency, and self-belief — and this conversation is packed with insights for anyone navigating sport, fitness, or ambitious goals alongside real life.Follow Amy over on instagram : @runwithurheartIf 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.Enjoy the episode 🎧
Transcribe →Bryony Keys: Last Female Standing At BPN Go One More Backyard Ultra
May 1101:06:17Tap to summarizeThis week, we’re catching back up with Bryony Keys after her incredible performance at the BPN Backyard Ultra, where she became the last female standing and finished in the top 10 overall after running for 37 hours straight and covering 155miles.Bryony takes us behind the scenes of one of the toughest endurance race formats in the world, sharing what it really takes to keep going hour after hour when sleep deprivation, fatigue and mental battles start to hit.We chat about:- How she prepared for a Backyard Ultra after her previous ankle injury- Why her training looked very different to what most people expected- The mindset shifts that helped her keep going for 37 hours- Pacing, fuelling and recovery between laps- The mental side of ultra endurance racing and managing the highs and lows- Why consistency and simplicity mattered most in trainingThis episode is packed with honest insights into endurance, resilience and learning how to stay in the fight when things get hard.Follow Bryony over on instagram : @coachbryony @fuelledlabIf 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: From 2:34 Marathon to Hyrox Elite 15
May 400:55:30Tap to summarizeThis week we’re joined by Alyssa McElheney — 2:34 marathon runner turned Elite 15 Hyrox athlete.With a strong background in distance running, Alyssa made the switch to Hyrox just a few months ago and has already made a serious impact — finishing 3rd in Warsaw in her first Elite 15 race, securing her spot at the World Championships in Stockholm.Making herself known for being one of the smiliest athletes on the course, Alyssa somehow managed to smile her way around the entire race in Warsaw — a reflection of the mindset she brings to competing.We dive into her journey from qualifying for the olympic marathons trials to becoming an Elite 15 Hyrox athlete, how her training has evolved, and what it takes to perform at the top. Follow the 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 →Fern Gardner: Inside Elite 15 Doubles - How to Stay Consistent at the Top
Apr 2701:04:06Tap to summarizeThis week we’re joined by Fern Gardner, an Elite 15 athlete competing at the top level of Hyrox alongside doubles partner Kate Hutchinson.Fern shares her journey through sport—from swimming at a national level to competing in triathlon on the international stage—and how those experiences shaped her as an athlete today.After a series of setbacks, including a bike crash and a diagnosis of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport, Fern had to step away, rebuild, and completely rethink her approach to training, recovery, and fuelling.We talk about:Transitioning from swimming and triathlon into HYROXWhat it takes to compete in the Elite 15The realities of racing on a global stageManaging pressure, expectations, and imposter syndromeWhy fuelling properly became a game-changerAnd as a bonus… we couldn’t not cover her title as World Coal Carrying Champion Follow Fern over on instagram : fern.fitnessIf 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 Stockley: Open to Pro to Elite 15. The highs and the lows!
Apr 2000:54:34Tap to summarizeEveryone sees the finish line. The podiums. The Elite 15 start lists. But they don’t see the first race… the nerves, the mistakes, the “what am I doing here?” moments.In this episode, Lauren Stockley takes us behind the scenes of her journey in Hyrox—from a 1:11 open time to breaking into the elite field, and everything in between.We talk about:– The reality of stepping up from Open to Pro– The breakthrough races that changed everything– Confidence, mindset, and racing the best in the world– The emotional rollercoaster of Phoenix—from Elite 15 debut to DNF, to bouncing back the very next day– Winning, losing it all in a matter of hours, and handling it with perspective– Balancing elite performance with full-time teaching lifeBut more than anything, this episode is a reminder that no one starts at the top—and that sometimes the biggest growth comes from the races that don’t go to plan.Honest, grounded, and seriously inspiring—Lauren’s story is one a lot of people will see themselves in.Follow Lauren over on instagram : @laurenstockleyyIf 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 →Chloe Cook: From Elite Triathlon to her Elite 15 debut in Warsaw!!
Apr 1301:00:02Tap to summarizeA former GB triathlete, Chloe stepped away from the sport before rebuilding from the ground up. In just six months of focused Hyrox training, she’s dropped her time from 1:12 to the 1-hour mark — earning her place in the Elite 15 and securing her debut at the final Major of the season in Warsaw (confirmed since recording).In this episode, we break down:Her progression from international triathlon to HyroxThe key training changes behind her rapid performance gainsBalancing volume vs intensity (and why less was more)The role of aerobic conditioning, running efficiency, and transitionsRace strategy, pacing, and decision-making under fatigueFollow Chloe over on instagram : @chloeelisecookIf 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 →Emily Atkins: Navigating pregnancy & motherhood when your identity has always been tied to training.
Apr 601:01:37Tap to summarizeEmily Atkins joins us this week for a very real conversation about fitness, pregnancy, and navigating motherhood when your identity has always been tied to training.Emily shares how quickly fitness became a huge part of her life — and how challenging it was when pregnancy turned everything she knew upside down.We talk about:The unexpected reality of pregnancy vs. what we see onlineLosing routine, identity, and control when you can’t train the way you used toThe mental health impact of stepping away from fitnessPostpartum recovery — including things no one talks about (pelvic floor, prolapse & the importance of getting checked)Body image, mum guilt, and the pressure to “just enjoy it”Learning that you can love your baby and still want time for yourselfEmily is incredibly open about both the highs and the lows — from feeling at her most feminine during pregnancy, to being in survival mode, to rebuilding her relationship with fitness postpartum.If you’re a new mum, expecting, or someone whose identity is deeply tied to training — this episode will make you feel seen, understood, and far less alone.Follow Emily over on instagram : emilyjadefitIf 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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