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HYROX HEROES the PODCAST
Hosted by HYBRID HEROES · EN
Your ultimate guide to conquering the world of HYROX.
Whether you're a first-timer or a seasoned competitor, this podcast delivers everything you need to know to elevate your performance and crush your goals.
Join us each week as we dive into training tips, race strategies, and the latest news in the HYROX community. Hear from top athletes, coaches, and industry experts who share their insights and stories to inspire and motivate you.
Tune in to become part of the HYBRID Heroes community and take your fitness journey to the next level!
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Training Too Hard Is Killing Your HYROX Performance (Here’s What To Do Instead)
Mar 300:44:11Tap to summarizeExplore our HYROX programs here: 👉 https://hybridheroes.online 1:1 Coaching Enquiries , Book a call with Damian here: 👉 https://calendar.app.google/iaTBXvKEm1WpD6uu8 Most HYROX athletes think they need to train harder. But what if training too hard is the reason you’re plateauing? In this episode, I break down one of the biggest problems in HYROX right now — athletes living in high intensity zones, skipping aerobic development, and burning out before race day. We cover: • Why HYROX is an endurance event (not a sprint sport) • How building an aerobic base raises your anaerobic ceiling • Why you can’t “drag up” aerobic fitness from high intensity training • The Zone 2 mistakes most athletes make • Why constantly needing a deload is a red flag • How to distribute intensity properly across your week • The 30% high-intensity rule • How to use RPE to monitor your sessions • Managing intensity in group training environments (F45, CrossFit, HYROX gyms, etc.) If you’re feeling flat, stuck, constantly fatigued, or not improving month to month — this episode is for you. HYROX rewards discipline and aerobic capacity — not chaos and ego. If this helped you, subscribe and share it with someone who trains too hard. Train smarter. Recover better. Perform longer.
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The Performance Lifestyle Guidelines Every HYROX Athlete Must Master
Feb 2300:56:33Tap to summarize🚀 Train With Hybrid Heroes Explore our HYROX programs here: https://hybridheroes.online 🎯 1:1 Coaching Enquiries Book a call with Damian here: https://calendar.app.google/iaTBXvKEm1WpD6uu8 Most HYROX athletes focus on training harder. But performance isn’t built in the 1 hour you train — it’s built in the other 23 hours. In this episode, we break down the complete performance lifestyle framework every HYROX athlete needs to improve results, reduce injury risk, avoid burnout, and train sustainably long-term. Most HYROX athletes focus on training harder. But performance isn’t built in the 1 hour you train — it’s built in the other 23 hours. In this episode, we break down the complete performance lifestyle framework every HYROX athlete needs to improve results, reduce injury risk, avoid burnout, and train sustainably long-term. 📊 Simple HYROX Macro Formula (General Performance Guidelines) For athletes training 4–6 days per week: Carbohydrates: 4–7g per kg bodyweight per day Formula: Bodyweight (kg) × 4–7 Protein: 1.6–2.2g per kg bodyweight per day Formula: Bodyweight (kg) × 1.6–2.2 Fats: 0.8–1g per kg bodyweight per day Formula: Bodyweight (kg) × 0.8–1 For most HYROX athletes this equates to roughly: • 50–60% carbohydrates • 20–25% protein • 20–25% fats HYROX is a high-output, glycolytic sport — carbohydrates drive performance. If you want to improve your HYROX time, feel better in training, and sustain progress over months and years — this episode gives you the blueprint.
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The Number 1 Skill Every HYROXER Needs To Master. Let's Talk PACING
Feb 1200:52:55Tap to summarizeMost athletes don’t blow up because they’re unfit. They blow up because they can’t pace. In this episode, we break down why pacing is the most important skill in HYROX, how to apply the principles of Reward the Pacer and Be Repeatable, and how to use your training data to execute smarter on race day. Fitness matters. Execution wins. 🚀 Start Training With Structure Join our HYROX Race Plan and get a 7-Day Free Trial: 👉 https://hybridheroes.online 🏃 FREE 4-Week HYROX Run Program 👉 https://hybridheroes.online/hyroxrunprogram 🎯 1:1 Coaching With Damian (book a free call to enquire) 👉 https://calendar.app.google/s774rqR79H4ic54UA
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How We Designed the 2026 HYROX PERFORM Program (And How to Apply Any Program Better)
Jan 1101:03:01Tap to summarizeMost people don’t fail because their program is bad — they fail because of how they apply it. In this episode, we break down how the 2026 PERFORM Program was designed, why running became the foundation, why strength was simplified, and how smart application beats “more work” every time. Whether you train for HYROX, coach athletes, or write your own programs, this episode will change how you think about structure, pacing, recovery, and long-term progress. This isn’t about doing more. It’s about doing what matters — better. 🎧 Listen now and train with intention. to get a 7 day trial to our training app go to: Hybridheroes.online
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What Every HYROX Athlete Needs to Know About Running! Beginner to Advance.
Dec 2600:45:09Tap to summarizeRunning is the biggest performance factor in HYROX and most athletes get it wrong. In this episode, I break down how beginners, intermediates, and advanced athletes should actually train their running for HYROX. Our training programs: hybridheroes.online Our online HYROX group: https://www.skool.com/hyrox-heroes-free
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HYROX MELBOURNE 2025 WRAP-UP. WHAT WE LEARNT THAT WILL HELP YOUR NEXT HYROX RESULT!
Dec 1600:40:57Tap to summarizeHYROX Melbourne was HUGE. Biggest event Australia has ever seen — and a massive reminder of what this sport is really about. In this episode, I break down: • What stood out across the entire weekend • Why experience matters more than people realise • The biggest rule mistakes I saw (and how to avoid them) • Why running is becoming the separator • And why HYROX is a long-term game, not a 12-week fix If you’re racing soon, planning your first HYROX, or chasing a better result — this one’s for you. 👉 Join the Hybrid Heroes Online Community https://www.skool.com/hyrox-heroes-free
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The HYROX Taper & Deload Masterclass. A must to know if your race is coming up!
Nov 2400:45:10Tap to summarizeMost athletes train hard for HYROX… then ruin their race in the final 2 weeks. In this masterclass episode, Damian breaks down exactly how to taper and deload so you arrive on the start line fresh, confident, and ready to perform – not fried, anxious, and overcooked. You’ll learn: Why the final 7–14 days matter more than any “last chance” workout How to spot the signs you’re training too hard and need to back off A simple 10–14 day taper timeline you can follow for any HYROX race How to balance intensity, volume, and recovery without feeling “lazy” The mental side of tapering – dealing with anxiety, doubt, and unrealistic expectations How to keep HYROX fun and sustainable so you actually want to come back for race #2, #3, and #10 If you’ve got HYROX Melbourne coming up – or any race in the next few weeks – this episode could be the difference between just surviving… and putting together your best performance ever. 🎧 Listen now and save this for every future race. 👉 Start your 7-Day Free Trial of the HYBRID HEROES training app at: HYBRIDHEROES.online 👉 Or join our online HYROX group here: https://www.skool.com/hyrox-heroes-free
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"Be Kind or Be Better” — The Mental Framework Every HYROX Athlete Needs
Nov 1600:25:06Tap to summarizeIn this honest episode of the Hybrid Heroes Podcast, Damian opens up a conversation that every HYROX athlete, runner, and hybrid trainer needs to hear: how to know when to be kind to yourself… and when you actually need to be better. After 18 years of coaching thousands of people — from first-timers to elite athletes — Damian has seen the same pattern on repeat: most people aren’t stuck because their body isn’t capable… they’re stuck because their mindset, lifestyle, and emotions are out of alignment with their goals. Inside this episode, we dive into: The reality of the modern “always on” culture — run clubs, events, social media, and constant comparison Why HYROX is not just physically demanding, but mentally and emotionally heavy too The “Be Kind or Be Better” framework — how to use it in real time when you’re tired, stressed, or doubting yourself When you genuinely need rest, recovery, and compassion (burnout, poor sleep, life stress, kids, work, injuries) When you’re not burnt out… you’re just uncomfortable and need to step up, stop making excuses, and raise your standards How sleep, lifestyle, Netflix, nights out, and nutrition quietly sabotage progress — and what to do about it Why reaching out for feedback (from a coach, friend, or professional) is a strength, not a weakness The importance of emotional regulation in HYROX training, performance, and everyday life This episode is for you if: You feel tired, flat, or overwhelmed and don’t know if you should push or pull back You’re constantly comparing yourself to others on Instagram, at the gym, or at races You’ve had a few “off weeks” and are questioning whether HYROX is even for you You want a simple mental tool to check in with yourself and make better decisions. Damian’s message is clear: 🔹 Sometimes you need to be kind — create space, recover, and protect your mental health. 🔹 Sometimes you need to be better — tighten up your habits, stop hiding behind excuses, and lean into the work. Learn how to tell the difference, how to check in with yourself honestly, and how to keep progressing without burning out. Keep training hard. Know when to be kind. Know when to be better. And we’ll see you on a HYROX start line soon. 💪
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5 Key Principles for Setting HYROX Goals That Stick
Oct 3000:36:45Tap to summarizeIf you’ve ever set a HYROX goal, felt motivated for a few weeks, and then lost momentum — this episode is for you. In today’s session, Damian breaks down The 5 Key Principles for Setting HYROX Goals That Stick — the proven framework used inside Hybrid Heroes to help everyday athletes stay consistent, build confidence, and finally cross the finish line feeling strong. You’ll learn how to: 1️⃣ Find your “why” — and use it to stay disciplined when motivation fades. 2️⃣ Assess your current reality so your training matches your actual fitness level. 3️⃣ Build a realistic plan that fits your lifestyle and delivers consistent progress. 4️⃣ Track your progress using data, not emotions. 5️⃣ Create accountability and environment that make consistency automatic. Because in HYROX, it’s not the athlete with the most motivation who wins — it’s the one with the clearest plan and the strongest “why.” 💥 Ready to start your own journey? 👉 Start your 7-day free trial of the HYBRID HEROES training app today at hybridheroes.online or 💪 Join our free Hybrid Heroes online community — connect with other athletes, get support, and stay accountable on your path to HYROX success. 👉https://www.skool.com/hyrox-heroes-free
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The HYROX race strategy no one told you about! If you can't get faster this is why!
Oct 800:46:14Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Damian breaks down how to build transferable training habits that become your race strategy when it counts. You’ll learn how to: ✅ Understand pacing through measurable running intervals (5K, 1000m, 400m) ✅ Build internal awareness — not just rely on your watch ✅ Train transitions, standards, and discipline that carry over to race day ✅ Use intent and measurability to track progress and prevent burnout ✅ Turn everyday training habits into automatic race performance This episode will change how you approach training forever. If you’re ready to train with purpose and race with confidence 💪 Start your 7-Day Free Trial of Hybrid Heroes → hybridheroes.online 👥 Join the Hybrid Heroes Crew → https://www.skool.com/hyrox-heroes-free
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