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Hybrid Fitness Media
Hosted by Matt B. Davis | Hybrid Fitness Media · EN
HYROX, DEKA, Deadly Dozen, ATHX and more.
Coverage. Content. Conversation.
The voice of hybrid fitness racing.
New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday.
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HYROX Data and Pacing with Kaʻeo from Stryd. Plus an Alaskan Surprise with Chad Trammell and Lars Arneson
Mar 501:22:40Tap to summarizeMatt sits down with Kaʻeo Kruse from Stryd to break down how running data can improve HYROX performance. Later, Alaskan athletes Chad Trammell and Lars Arneson join the show to talk about their impressive Pro Doubles debut at HYROX Phoenix. Topics Kaʻeo Kruse (Stryd) • Hawaii → Harvard → UVA running career • Training with USA Triathlon in Boulder • Understanding running power and pacing • Matt's HYROX Phoenix data breakdown • Cadence vs stride length • Efficiency and avoiding anaerobic spikes Chad Trammell & Lars Arneson • Chad winning World's Toughest Mudder • Lars' Nordic skiing background • Training for HYROX in Anchorage • Fourth place in HYROX Phoenix Pro Doubles • Race strategy and pacing • Why lunges and wall balls cost them time Summary First up, Matt talks with Kaʻeo Kruse from Stryd about how running data can help HYROX athletes race smarter. Kruse explains his background as a runner at Harvard and UVA before transitioning to triathlon and training with USA Triathlon in Boulder. Using Matt's race at HYROX Phoenix as a case study, they break down pacing, cadence, stride length, and running power. The data showed how maintaining consistent effort led to a five-minute improvement and why even small efficiency gains can make a big difference in HYROX racing. In the second half of the episode, Matt catches up with Chad Trammell and Lars Arneson from Anchorage, Alaska. Trammell reflects on winning World's Toughest Mudder and the early days of obstacle racing, while Arneson talks about his background as a Nordic skier and mountain runner. The pair recently finished fourth in Pro Doubles at HYROX Phoenix with a time of 50:41, despite only doing a handful of strength workouts together. They break down their race strategy, where they lost time, and whether they'll pursue the Elite 15 Doubles races moving forward. Guest Links: Kaʻeo Kruse from Stryd| Lars Arneson & Chad Trammell Listen on Apple or Spotify Support us through The Cup Of Coffee Follow Hybrid Fitness Media on IG
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HYROX DC Preview. XENOM First Thoughts. Rancher Strong AKA HayRox Recap
Mar 301:39:54Tap to summarize*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" tabindex="-1" data-turn-id= "request-WEB:d59d284c-cf4e-45ec-9ab4-cb058519802a-5" data-testid= "conversation-turn-12" data-scroll-anchor="true" data-turn= "assistant"> Fun to watch who will qualify for HYROX Worlds Full breakdown of Rancher Strong race in Texas Why Red Bull keeps winning in this space XENOM launches and calls itself the Decathlon of Fitness $500 entry fees, max snatches, and muscle ups 26.1 wall balls and the HYROX handshake meme Matt walks through Rancher Strong from the Pro Am all the way through my race effort. What went well, what I overthought, and why HYROX training absolutely showed up when it mattered. It was short, violent, and a great reminder that fear is usually worse than reality. We also dig into XENOM and whether it actually learned anything from HYROX. Big funding. Big talk. But accessibility still matters. Then we hit 26.1, Open numbers, and a full HYROX DC preview. The women's race feels structured. The men's race feels unpredictable. Doubles could get spicy.
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Alyssa McElheny's Breakout HYROX Debut & Ryan Callahan's Adventure To The DC Champs
Feb 2601:16:29Tap to summarize• Alyssa's 1:00:55 Vegas debut • Marathon to HYROX transition • Sled push issues and split analysis • Elite 15 cutoff timing • License rule change confusion • Non-counted qualifying races • Guadalajara scramble • Leaderboard and alternate reality Summary Alyssa McElhaney joins after her 1:00:55 HYROX debut in Vegas. We talk marathon background, sled push problems, and what she needs to clean up to push into true Elite 15 territory. Then Ryan Callahan breaks down the Elite 15 athlete license confusion that invalidated two of his early times, forcing a last-minute qualifying scramble. We unpack communication issues, leaderboard quirks, and what alternate status really means heading into DC. Guest Links: Alyssa McElheny | Ryan Callahan Listen on Apple or Spotify Support us through The Cup Of Coffee Follow Hybrid Fitness Media on IG
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HYROX Vegas Recap Plus Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms Ep. 6 Recap
Feb 2401:34:28Tap to summarize• Vegas was not the "exhale" after Phoenix, 17,000+ showed up • Mandalay Bay venue exceeded expectations • Lounge couches, neon relay vibe, and actual Vegas energy • Judging adjustments post-Phoenix and penalty transparency questions • Daria on NYC ticket chaos and affiliate presale reality • $270 solos and $450 doubles and pricing creep • Should NYC expand beyond two weekends? • Dave's DEKA Strong PR and Strong as a bigger lane We break down why Vegas was anything but a quiet follow-up to Phoenix. Mandalay Bay handled the volume, the relay felt like a nightclub, and HYROX leaned into the Vegas vibe in a way that actually worked. We also dig into judging changes, ongoing penalty confusion, and the NYC ticket madness — including what really happened with presale links and why tickets vanished in 90 minutes. Plus pricing talk, relay age group frustrations, and Dave's latest DEKA Strong effort. Plus Bryan The Hedge Podcaster comes on to discuss KOTSK Final Episode of Season 1. Guest Links: Ugly Dave | Cheryl Snow | Daria from The Training Lab NYC. Listen on Apple or Spotify Support us through The Cup Of Coffee Follow Hybrid Fitness Media on IG
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HYROX, Experiences, and the Business of Looking Cool with Big Bobby Capobianco. Plus Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms Episode 5 Recap.
Feb 1901:32:36Tap to summarizeBobby Capobianco came on the program after a HYROX weekend and discusses: • Why HYROX works • From elite basketball to burnout to rebuilding • Why some brands connect and others miss • The power of visuals and experience • Authenticity in the influencer era • The ceiling of HYROX Summary This one starts casual and turns into a bigger conversation about HYROX and the fitness moment we are in right now. Bobby shares his path from high level basketball recruit to completely burned out former athlete who gained 100 pounds on purpose, then rebuilt through CrossFit and eventually moved into the experiential side of the fitness industry. At the core of the episode is why HYROX works. Not just the format, but the feeling. The look. The shareability. The fact that it makes everyday people feel like athletes. The conversation explores why other brands have not captured that same energy, where authenticity fits in a world of paid influence, and why real world experience may matter more than product specs. It is part sports talk, part business breakdown, and part where is this all headed. Plus Bryan from House Darling aka The Hedge Podcaster returns for KOTSK Episode 5. Guest Links: Big Bobby Listen on Apple or Spotify Support us through The Cup Of Coffee Follow Hybrid Fitness Media on IG Leave a Reply
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HYROX Las Vegas Preview. Buccees Smash Or Pass. Gauntlet UK Review.
Feb 1701:07:42Tap to summarizeHYROX Vegas tickets, map, and relay start times DC getting the buzz over Vegas Glasgow as a HYROX hotspot Gauntlet UK format and 30kg hurdles as a fun twist Doubles twist: hold kettlebells while your partner skis Puma shoes and NYC tickets Buc-ee's yay or nay Matt debates the merits of Buc-ee's after his first visit while driving back from Alabama. Daniel Clafferty joins from Glasgow to break down the Gauntlet UK's unique station format, including 30kg hurdles and a doubles twist where partners hold kettlebells while the other skis. The crew previews HYROX Vegas at Mandalay Bay with ticket updates and late relay times, discusses why DC is getting more buzz than Vegas, and explores Glasgow's emergence as a HYROX hotspot. Puma shoe launch and NYC ticket sales round out the conversation. Guest Links: Cheryl Snow | Gauntlet UK | Daniel Clafferty Listen on Apple or Spotify Support us through The Cup Of Coffee Follow Hybrid Fitness Media on IG
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HYROX Chundering with Lauren Stockley. Plus Squeaky Toy Judging with Mark Day.
Feb 1201:23:57Tap to summarizeHYROX Chundering with Lauren Stockley. Plus Squeaky Toy Judging with Mark Day. Matt sits down with Mark Day and Lauren Stockley to discuss Elite 15 judging controversies and athlete experiences. Mark breaks down his viral videos on Rich Ryan's wall balls and movement standard inconsistencies, advocating for professional judging pathways. Lauren shares her devastating Phoenix DNF after throwing up on the rower, her Stockholm penalty, and balancing full-time teaching with Elite 15 racing. Guest Links: Mark Day | Lauren Stockley Listen on Apple or Spotify Support us through The Cup Of Coffee Follow Hybrid Fitness Media on IG
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Naming HYROX Judges. HYROX Mixed Doubles Ideas. Plus We Revisit Spartan Games 1 and TMX.
Feb 1001:27:24Tap to summarize• Elite 15 judging controversy from HYROX Phoenix • Wall ball depth calls and sled line penalties • Judge positioning and why some no reps are impossible to see • Why HYROX should back judges publicly and fix issues privately • Passport and birth certificate requirements for regional championships • Certified copy confusion for U.S. athletes • U.S. versus European passport culture • Spartan DEKA Discovery activations at race festivals • What worked and failed with Spartan Games • Mixed doubles judging and workload imbalance • Why sim times do not count as real race results This Monday Not So Live starts with the HYROX regional championship requirement that you prove you're actually from the region, and the big twist for Americans: it is not "show your license," it is "bring a passport or certified birth certificate." From there the episode bounces through passport culture differences, studio upgrades, and a surprisingly smart Spartan move, DEKA Discovery activations at Spartan festivals that funnel muddy OCR people into fitness racing. The second half is the real meat: Phoenix judging. Cheryl and Dave lay out why the Elite 15 backlash feels louder this time, from wall ball depth calls to sled line penalties that look impossible to judge from the assigned position. They argue HYROX is trying, but the sport is now too big and too high stakes for anonymous, inconsistent officiating. They want better judge positioning, clearer standards, more tech support, and more accountability. The episode closes with a side quest on mixed doubles and why it is hard to regulate at the elite level, plus Matt's ongoing crusade that sim times are not race results and will never impress him the way a real chipped race does. Listen on Apple or Spotify Support us through The Cup Of Coffee Follow Hybrid Fitness Media on IG
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HYROX Phoenix Mixed Doubles Breakdown Plus More Athlete Interviews and KOTSK Episode 3
Feb 601:37:47Tap to summarizeMatt B. Davis and Cheryl Snow breakdown their HYROX Mixed Doubles and how they took off almost 5 minutes from last year's time with Coach Matt Kemp. Then we head into more interviews from the HYROX floor over the weekend in Phoenix with Mo Fuerste, Christian Totske, Faith In Pink, Kat Fahsbender, Amy Bevilacqua, Emilie Dahmen, Vicky McIntosh, Danielle Low, Lauren Rantala, Karyn Guidry, Kris Mendoza, Jack Goras, Jarrett Newby, Brendan King, and Lance High aka Losing with Lance. Finally Bryan Darling, Hedge Podcaster joins us for Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms Ep 3 breakdown. Listen on Apple or Spotify Support us through The Cup Of Coffee Follow Hybrid Fitness Media on IG
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HYROX Phoenix Elite 15 Interviews
Feb 500:49:48Tap to summarizeWe caught up with so many athletes over the weekend in Phoenix. Here is Part One. For starters: Rich Ryan, Charlie Botterill, and Dylan Scott on Wednesday evening. Then a quick chat with Kate Hutchinson and Riho after their open doubles finish as they were first across the line on Thursday. Thursday Night - Elite 15 Singles Finish Line Joanna Wietrzyk Vivian Tafuto Linda Meier Lena Putters Emilie Dahmen Rich Ryan Sean Noble Cole Learn Dylan Scott Charlie Botterill Luke Greer Jon Wynn Beau Wills Alexander Roncevic Friday Night - Elite 15 Doubles Finish Line Morgan McKay and Kat Fahsbender Vivian Tafuto and Lauren Weeks Jess Pettrow Hunter McIntyre Ben and Harry Sutherland Ciaran Parkinson and Tony Revell Gustav Cordua and Sebastian Ifversen Jack Bauer Tom Franssens and Pieter Maes Rich Ryan and Pelayo Fernandez James Kelly Listen on Apple or Spotify Support us through The Cup Of Coffee Follow Hybrid Fitness Media on IG
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