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On The 'Rox' Podcast
Hosted by Coach Marshy · EN
On The 'Rox' Podcast is everything Hybrid sport fitness racing. Hyrox, DEKA Fit, DEKA Mile, DEKA Strong, Ironman, Extreme Endurance, it's here. The On The 'Rox' podcast is a show for people to tell their stories from out there as every day athletes, recreational athletes, elite athletes and everything in between. Here we will discuss training methods, the latest sports science and different ways for you to improve your hyrox, DEKA, Or hybrid fitness racing experience.
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The Future of Fitness Racing? Deadly Sprint REVEALED by Founder Jason Curtis
Apr 2201:04:57Tap to summarizeThe Future of Fitness Racing? Deadly Sprint REVEALED by Founder Jason CurtisThe evolution of fitness racing just hit another level.In this explosive episode of On The ROX we sit down with Jason Curtis, the man behind the rapidly growing Deadly Dozen, to break down what’s coming next… and trust us, this changes everything.Over the last 24 months, Deadly Dozen has grown from a bold concept into one of the most exciting formats in fitness racing — from the traditional track race to the rise of gym-based racing. Athletes, communities, and affiliates have all been part of the journey.But now… it’s time to accelerate.🚨 Introducing: The Deadly Sprint 🚨A brand-new format designed for indoor running tracks, bringing a faster, more explosive race style to the sport:200m indoor track efforts before each labourHalf the distance, half the laboursFull intensity, full competitionIn this episode, Jason reveals:The full breakdown of the Deadly Sprint formatThe UK arena calendar (North & South)Key dates and rollout plansThe vision behind scaling Deadly Dozen into a true fitness racing systemAnd that’s not all… 👀We also get insight into what’s coming next with future developments, opportunities, and “carrots being dangled” that could take Deadly Dozen to another level entirely.This isn’t just a race.This is a methodology, a movement, and potentially a cornerstone of the fitness industry.So the question is…👉 Can Deadly Dozen become part of the global fitness industry infrastructure?Hit play and find out.
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Did We Witness One of the Greatest Moments in HYROX History? | David’s Inspiring Story
Apr 1501:03:46Tap to summarizeDid We Witness One of the Greatest Moments in HYROX History? | David’s Inspiring StoryIn this inspiring episode of On The ROX, we sit down with David — HYROX ambassador, adaptive athlete, and one of the most respected figures in fitness racing.We dive deep into David’s incredible journey into HYROX, how the sport has transformed his life, and how his passion for fitness racing has grown into what is now almost a second full-time career as a professional athlete.Together we explore: • David’s journey into HYROX and rise within the sport • The development of the adaptive division in HYROX • How HYROX has embraced and supported adaptive athletes • David’s training, racing, and biggest achievements • Future goals and what’s next in his fitness racing journey • The groundbreaking all-adaptive relay team moment at HYROX London OlympiaAnd of course…Did we witness one of the greatest moments in HYROX history so far?This is more than a podcast episode.It’s a conversation about resilience, progress, inclusion, and what fitness racing can truly become.🎧 Listen now and prepare to be inspired.
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Not Just Supplements… The X Endurance Movement Explained
Apr 800:44:21Tap to summarize🟣🟡Not Just Supplements… The X Endurance Movement Explained🟡🟣Welcome back to the On The ROX Podcast 🔥In this episode, we sit down with Dan from X Endurance to uncover what really makes this brand stand out in the world of fitness racing.This isn’t just another supplement company conversation…We dive deep into how X Endurance has built a reputation for being truly athlete-first — supporting competitors from elite performers all the way through to everyday athletes and masters competitors. It’s a brand that doesn’t just talk about performance… it backs people at every level of the journey.We explore: • The origins of X Endurance and how it’s been embedded in the fitness racing scene since day one • Its involvement across events like HYROX, DEKA, and partnerships within the wider hybrid racing space • Why their philosophy is built around community, longevity, and real athlete support • How their products are designed not just for the elite… but for everyone chasing better performanceIf you’re part of the Purple Army, deep in the HYROX world, or just starting your journey into fitness racing… this one is for you.🎧 Expect insight, honesty, and a proper look behind the curtain of one of the most recognisable supplement brands in the game.
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On The ROX Is BACK! | Olympia HYROX Review | World Record Doubles Interview
Apr 100:33:01Tap to summarize🟣On The ROX Is BACK! | Olympia HYROX Review | World Record Doubles Interview🟣 🎙️ On The ROX is BACK… and we’re kicking things off in style.After a short break, the On The ROX podcast returns — and there was only one place to relaunch…👉 HYROX London Olympia.What an unbelievable 10 days it was.In this comeback episode, we dive straight into the heart of the action — bringing you a raw, honest review of HYROX Olympia, one of the biggest events in the fitness racing calendar.🔥 In this episode: • A full review of HYROX London Olympia • Behind-the-scenes insights from the Amazfit team on site • An exclusive chat with Jane from Erg Army & Charlotte after their WORLD RECORD-breaking doubles winning performance • My personal reflections on 10 days inside Olympia as a coach, athlete, and podcaster • The official reintroduction of On The ROX — what’s coming next, what we’re building, and why this is just the beginningThis episode is more than just a review…It’s the start of a new chapter.The vision is bigger.The content is stronger.And the mission remains the same:👉 To bring you closer to the world of fitness racing than ever before.Whether you’re deep in HYROX, just getting started, or part of the growing global community — this podcast is for you.🟣 Expect going forward: • Athlete interviews • Race breakdowns • Training insights • Event coverage • Real, honest conversations from inside the sportWe’re back. And we’re only just getting started.🎧 Listen now.📲 Follow, subscribe, and join the journey.
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Was CrossFit the Original Hybrid Fitness Race? | Fitness Racing Is Changing Lives
Dec 3100:37:14Tap to summarizeWas CrossFit the Original Hybrid Fitness Race? | Fitness Racing Is Changing LivesWas CrossFit the original hybrid fitness race?And why are so many CrossFit athletes now finding a whole new fire inside fitness racing and hybrid competition?In this final episode of 2025, I sit down with Nikki Waters to explore the journey from CrossFit into the world of fitness racing and hybrid fitness events — and how stepping onto a start line can unlock an athlete you never even knew you had.We talk honestly about: • Transitioning from CrossFit to fitness racing • Discovering the desire to race after giving it a go • The buzz, energy, and community that mirrors the best of CrossFit culture • How fitness racing is genuinely changing people’s lives • The importance of community, goal setting, and identity as an athlete • Balancing training, work, family, and normal life • KELTX events, a KELTX win, and what that journey looks like • ATHX Games Finals qualification and what it means to reach finals levelThis episode is about more than races — it’s about belonging, purpose, and realising that being an athlete doesn’t stop when life gets busy.Whether you’re finishing 2025 strong or listening in early 2026, this episode is designed to light the fuse and get you moving into a massive year ahead.💥 Fitness racing is evolving. Communities are growing. And athletes are being found.
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On The Rox – On Location | Inside the Institute of Fitness Racing (Pre-Launch Special)
Dec 2700:18:37Tap to summarizeOn The Rox – On Location | Inside the Institute of Fitness Racing (Pre-Launch Special)In this special On Location episode of the On The Rox podcast, we take you inside the Institute of Fitness Racing on its pre-launch night—the future home and headquarters of the Deadly Dozen.Before the doors officially open, we’re on the ground, soaking up the atmosphere and speaking to early affiliates, Deadly Dozen fitness racing athletes, and affiliate staff to get their thoughts on what this space represents—not just as a facility, but as a movement within the rapidly growing world of fitness racing.During the opening minutes of the video version, you’ll get an exclusive look around the venue itself—its layout, its energy, and the vision behind it. But whether you’re watching or listening, you’ll come away with a clear sense of what the Institute of Fitness Racing is all about:a purpose-built hub for competition, community, performance, and the future of gym-based fitness racing.This episode captures the feeling of something being built from the ground up—the conversations, the excitement, and the belief that this space will become a destination for athletes, affiliates, and race organisers alike.If you’re part of the Deadly Dozen community—or curious about where fitness racing is heading next—this is one you don’t want to miss.
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Rucking Around the DEKA FIT Tree – A British Perspective on the DEKA World Championships
Dec 1701:33:00Tap to summarizeRucking Around the DEKA FIT Tree – A British Perspective on the DEKA World ChampionshipsIn this powerful and deeply human episode, Marshy sits down with the first-ever athletes from outside North America and Canada to complete the DEKA Trifecta in the Ruck division at the DEKA World Championships.This is a raw, honest, and inspiring deep dive into the world of DEKA Ruck—from what the Ruck division really demands, to the rapid growth of Rucking within DEKA in the UK, and the ethos and community that sit at the heart of DEKA worldwide.We follow the journey from the UK to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, unpacking what it’s really like to travel internationally with a ruck, the emotions of arriving at the Convention Center, and the overwhelming feeling of stepping onto the world championship floor.The conversation goes far beyond racing. We talk openly about: • Being a mum of three, the reality of mum guilt, and the emotional weight of leaving family behind to chase a world championship dream • The moment it all becomes real inside the arena • Gemma’s unforgettable story of leaving absolutely everything out on the course • Kirsty’s one-year journey—from to returning and completing all three Ruck divisions to earn the DEKA World Championships Trifecta RUCK!You’ll also get real insight, practical advice, and training tips for anyone considering their first DEKA Ruck, shared by two of the UK’s leading Ruck division athletes.If you’re thinking about doing a Ruck, already racing DEKA, traveled to the World Championships, or simply love the world of fitness racing and the DEKA community, this is an episode you cannot miss.🎒🌍 Ruck heavy. Dream big. Leave it all out there.
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Elite Runner To Fitness Racing | Fitness Racing with ADHD
Dec 300:52:14Tap to summarizeIn this episode of On The Rox, we sit down with Rachel – elite road runner turned hybrid-fitness racer, and now the British Record Holder in the Deadly Dozen.Rachel opens up about her journey from high-level running into the fast-growing world of fitness racing, how ADHD has shaped her training and performance, and what ultimately led her to her breakout moment at the Deadly Dozen Macclesfield finale, where she smashed the British record in her first ever attempt.We dive into:🏃♀️ Rachel’s transition from elite road running to fitness racing🏋️♀️ How ADHD influences her training style, focus and competitive mindset🔥 Her first season inside the hybrid world – HYROX and Deadly Dozen🇨🇾 The Deadly Dozen Cyprus Hybrid Training Camp – how it worked, what it involved, and exciting hints at future camps🏅 Top 3 tips for anyone taking on their first Deadly Dozen event💥 What’s next for Rachel and what’s coming in the 2026 Deadly Dozen seasonThis episode is packed with insights for runners entering hybrid fitness, athletes with ADHD, Deadly Dozen rookies, HYROX competitors, and anyone inspired by the huge growth of fitness racing in the UK.
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Hybrid Fitness | The Big Three | Second Chances & Why Hard Work Always Wins
Nov 2601:18:56Tap to summarizeIn this powerhouse episode we sit down with Athlete Mimi and Coach Mark to dive deep into the exploding world of hybrid fitness. From HYROX… to DEKA… to the Deadly Dozen… we explore how the industry has ignited a new fire in athletes across the world.We talk honestly about managing a competition-year diary, balancing training across multiple formats, and what it takes to peak for several different race categories in one season. Mimi and Mark share how hybrid racing has become a second athletic chance for so many people—relighting passion, drive and competitiveness.We celebrate the visionaries of the sport, from Yancy and the DEKA global community to Jason Curtis and the rapid rise of The Deadly Dozen. With DEKA World Championships 2026 on the horizon, we reflect on whether the 2025 Worlds may have been the greatest hybrid event ever held.We go deep on performance mindset: • Why hard work beats talent every time • What it means to be a coachable athlete • How athlete–coach relationships can change careers • Why the hybrid world might now have a true “Big Three”: DEKA, Deadly Dozen, HYROXAnd finally, we look ahead at Mimi’s potential future in the sport—through the eyes of her coach, Mark, who believes she genuinely has the world at her feet.This is a big conversation about ambition, growth, race culture, and the future of hybrid fitness.If you love this sport, this is an episode you DO NOT want to miss.
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The Future of Hybrid Fitness Racing Revealed! | DEKA, Hyrox & Deadly Dozen — What’s Next?
Sep 2401:28:12Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Marshy sits down with Martin for a wide-ranging conversation on all things hybrid fitness racing. From the origins of Hyrox and its first races in the UK, to the groundbreaking first DEKA Fit UK arena event, and the unique challenge of the Deadly Dozen, we dive deep into the sport’s past, present, and future.We explore:🏋️ The rise of hybrid racing and how Hyrox, DEKA, and Deadly Dozen are shaping the scene🎥 Martin’s journey as a YouTuber — why he started, how authenticity fuels his content, and why it resonates with the community📈 The booming business side of hybrid racing and why growth may eventually plateau🌍 The exciting announcement of the first Deadly Dozen UK & World Championships🇬🇧 DEKA Fit’s bold UK expansion with three arena events coming in 2026👧 Martin’s daughter’s inspiring YouTube journey through parkrunThis is a must-watch episode for athletes, fans, and anyone passionate about the future of hybrid fitness racing.👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more in-depth conversations on the sport we love.
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