Podcast
Fitness Racing Podcast
Hosted by UKHXR · EN
News, reviews and interviews from the world of HYROX, DEKAFIT and more. The longest running and most consistent podcast in Europe for Hybrid and Fitness Racing. New episodes every Wednesday.
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Science, Style and a HYROX World Record - Hidde Weersma
1w ago01:11:07Tap to summarizeWe welcome Hidde Weersma to the show to take a deep dive into the science behind the sport. We cover off compromised running, training volume and planning your season. We then look at his season including qualifying for Worlds in Hamburg and setting a World Record in London. The episode wraps up with us chatting about Hidde's unique style and covering off his experience at the World Championships. Follow Hidde on Instagram - @hidde.w Watch this episode live on Youtube at UKOCR TV https://www.youtube.com/@UKOCR If you have any questions about the show or would like to explore advertising opportunities, feel free to reach out to us at admin@ukocr.com. 👉 Learn more about UKOCR by clicking here💖 Enjoy what we do? Support us on Patreon for as little as £2 per
Transcribe →From Multisport Dynamo to HYROX Elite - Calypso Sheridan
2w ago01:04:04Tap to summarizeThis week on the show we speak to Calypso Sheridan. Calypso caught a lot of people's eyes at the HYROX World Championship but her story began before that. We consider her early career as a NCAA swimmer and the various sports she competed in since those days. This includes the potential for her to represent Australia in the Olympics. We also chart her career in HYROX including how her current performances are a world away from how she viewed the sport after the first race. Finally we deep dive into HYROX World Championships where she took on all three big races. Follow Calypso on Instagram - @calypsosheridan If you have any questions about the show or would like to explore advertising opportunities, feel free to reach out to us at admin@ukocr.com. 👉 Learn more about UKOCR by clicking here💖 Enjoy what we do? Support us on Patreon for as little as £2 per month ☕🍺 or treat us to a coffee or beer — we truly appreciate it!
Transcribe →HYROX Age Group Worlds & Rule changes - Gerry Miell & Marcus Mollison
3w ago01:24:26Tap to summarizeThis week we are wrapping up the Worlds Experience by chatting all about the experience through the eyes of an Age Group Athlete. We cover off the parade of nations, the village and the races. We then deep dive into the recent rule changes and cover off what you need to know. How can you get DQ'd, how many cm can your feet be apart and what's happened with the Sand Bag Lunges? All this and much more Follow our guests on IG - Gerry - @Gerry.Miell Marcus - @marcusmollison Watch this episode live on Youtube at UKOCR TV https://www.youtube.com/@UKOCR If you have any questions about the show or would like to explore advertising opportunities, feel free to reach out to us at admin@ukocr.com. 👉 Learn more about UKOCR by clicking here💖 Enjoy what we do? Support us on Patreon for as little as £2 per month ☕🍺 or treat us to a coffee or beer — we truly appreciate it!
Transcribe →HYROX World Champs 2026 Elite Review – Bernice Linaker
4w ago01:28:24Tap to summarizeOn this week's bumper edition of the show, we are looking back at all the action from Stockholm in the Elite Races. We are joined by Bernice Linaker from Hybrid Sport Media to cover all the big talking points from the arena. We consider all of the big talking points from all the Elite Races and the Relay. We also give our views on next years venue Follow Bernice on Instagram - @hybridsportmedia If you have any questions about the show or would like to explore advertising opportunities, feel free to reach out to us at admin@ukocr.com. 👉 Learn more about UKOCR by clicking here💖 Enjoy what we do? Support us on Patreon for as little as £2 per month ☕🍺 or treat us to a coffee or beer — we truly appreciate it!
Transcribe →PUMA HYROX World Championships 2026 - Elite 15 Preview
Jun 1701:08:02Tap to summarizeWe are once again joined by Emma Waring and Dave Claxton to preview the Elite 15 Race happening on Thursday 18 June 2026. On this episode, we consider each athlete's chances via a snake draft and chat about some of the biggest topics from the past season. We also briefly look ahead to the Pro Doubles and Mixed Relay events to round out our predictions for the weekend. Check out Dave's podcast by following @obstacle_fitness_x If you have any questions about the show or would like to explore advertising opportunities, feel free to reach out to us at admin@ukocr.com. 👉 Learn more about UKOCR by clicking here💖 Enjoy what we do? Support us on Patreon for as little as £2 per month ☕🍺 or treat us to a coffee or beer — we truly appreciate it!
Transcribe →HYROX WC 2026 - The Ultimate Stockholm Guide
Jun 1300:56:28Tap to summarizeHeading to the PUMA HYROX World Championships 2026? On this bonus episode of the show, we cover all the questions you might have if you are visiting Stockholm for the first time, plus a few critical details you probably haven't thought of yet. We are joined by local Douglas Roos, co-owner of LifeLab Stockholm, to give you the ultimate local insight. Together, we break down the essentials of navigating the language, getting around the city, and what kind of food to expect. We also dive into local culture and consider whether it's truly worth booking a visit to the famous ABBA museum. Finally, we share top tips for the event itself, including why you absolutely need to book your registration spot early. Tune in for a host of practical information designed to make this your most stress-free race trip ever. Follow Douglas on Instagram: @doggeroos More information on LifeLab Stockholm: @Lifelabsthlm and www.lifelab.se If you have any questions about the show or would like to explore advertising opportunities, feel free to reach out to us at admin@ukocr.com. 👉 Learn more about UKOCR by clicking here💖 Enjoy what we do? Support us on Patreon for as little as £2 per month ☕🍺 or treat us to a coffee or beer — we truly appreciate it!
Transcribe →Backing yourself to succeed in HYROX - Luke Greer
Jun 1001:04:19Tap to summarizeThis week on the show we speak to Luke Greer. Luke is still new to the sport but has already turned heads as one of the fastest pure runners in HYROX. We discover his beginning in the sport and how he has evolved to reach the Elite 15. We also consider how overwhelming seeking those marginal gains can be. We take a look at whether it's truly possible to recover whilst running a close to 3 min/k pace. We also debate whether adding mass can negatively impact speed. Finally we look to the HYROX World Championships to consider Luke's strategy at the big show. Follow Luke on Instagram - @lukegreer_ If you have any questions about the show or would like to explore advertising opportunities, feel free to reach out to us at admin@ukocr.com. 👉 Learn more about UKOCR by clicking here💖 Enjoy what we do? Support us on Patreon for as little as £2 per month ☕🍺 or treat us to a coffee or beer — we truly appreciate it!
Transcribe →Deadly Dozen UK Champions - Rachel Joy Hodgkinson and Dave Parkin
Jun 301:08:49Tap to summarizeThis week on the show we have two interviews with the recently crowned Deadly Dozen UK Champions. First we speak to Rachel about how she discovered Fitness Racing and her advice for those taking on races with mental struggles. Then we talk to Dave Parkin about his progression in Deadly Dozen, his motivation for racing and top tips for those moving to Deadly Dozen. Finally we take a deep dive into their experience at the UK Championships. Follow our guests on Instagram Rachel - @racheljoyfitness Dave - @davejparkin If you have any questions about the show or would like to explore advertising opportunities, feel free to reach out to us at admin@ukocr.com. 👉 Learn more about UKOCR by clicking here💖 Enjoy what we do? Support us on Patreon for as little as £2 per month ☕🍺 or treat us to a coffee or beer — we truly appreciate it!
Transcribe →From Show Jumping to HYROX - Nicole Perinetti
May 2700:51:41Tap to summarizeThis week on the show we sit down with Nicole Perinetti. Nicole was a competitive show jumper who has recently been rising through the ranks in HYROX. We consider the move from show jumping to HYROX and how important the mental aspect of both sports is. We also take a deep dive into Nicole's work as athlete manager for Teveo and consider some of the brand activations they have worked on. Finally we look at Nicole's HYROX journey to date and mull over the best HYROX relay techniques. Follow Nicole on Instagram - @nicoleperinetti If you have any questions about the show or would like to explore advertising opportunities, feel free to reach out to us at admin@ukocr.com. 👉 Learn more about UKOCR by clicking here💖 Enjoy what we do? Support us on Patreon for as little as £2 per month ☕🍺 or treat us to a coffee or beer — we truly appreciate it!
Transcribe →Growing a HYROX gym community and being an affiliate - Mark Lammas
May 2001:01:00Tap to summarizeWe are joined on the show by Mark Lammas from Bodyburn Fitness in Halesowen. Mark has been in the gym industry for a number of years and was an early adopter of Fitness Racing. We discuss how Fitness Racing has evolved in recent years and the relative value of being an affiliate gym for HYROX as well as other races such as DEKA and Deadly Dozen. We also consider how you foster a gym culture that leads to athletes travelling across the globe to support your teammates. Finally we consider Mark's training methodology and how it helps his athletes to hit their peak. Follow Mark on IG - @hybridgymbirmingham Todays Podcast is sponsored by Race In8te Clothing, check them out here Unleash Your Potential If you have any questions about the show or would like to explore advertising opportunities, feel free to reach out to us at admin@ukocr.com. 👉 Learn more about UKOCR by clicking here💖 Enjoy what we do? Support us on Patreon for as little as £2 per month ☕🍺 or treat us to a coffee or beer — we truly appreciate it!
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