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TrainHybrd Podcast - Hyrox, Hybrid Training, Running & Endurance
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Welcome to The TrainHybrd Podcast, the no-bullshit spot for everyday athletes chasing endurance and strength. Hosted by Ben and Jackson, we cut through the noise to share the gritty side of hybrid training, hyrox, running, and recovery. From race prep to mindset shifts, we’ll give you the tools, stories, and laughs to help you push past limits and actually enjoy the grind.
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091: Listener Q&A and What is Getting "Chicked?"
1w ago00:44:46Tap to summarizeBen and Jackson are back for a full listener Q&A on episode 92. They call out another podcast for its take on getting "chicked" and the poor form of it, before getting into rage-baiting in the endurance world. They also break down an argument they got pulled into online recently, answer your endurance questions, and "What really fires up Jackson and Ben"Links- Become a founding Sparkie Member- 1:1 Coaching with Coach Jackson- Follow us on Instagram
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090: The Truth About Performance, Physiques & Why Most Athletes Need to Eat More | Chris Richards
3w ago00:44:16Tap to summarizeChris Richards has spent more than a decade helping grow Ultimate Performance across Asia and now oversees the APAC and Middle East regions. In this episode, Chris joins TrainHybrd to discuss the evolution of fitness in Asia, the rise of Hyrox, and why the strongest physiques are usually built on a solid strength foundation.We explore UP's expertise in delivering transformational results that are sustainable, performance-focused training, how to balance aesthetics with athletic performance, the fuelling mistakes that hold many athletes back, and why accountability remains one of the most powerful tools for long-term success.What we cover:How the fitness industry in Asia has evolved over the last decadeThe rise of Hyrox and differences between Asia and AustraliaWhy strength training underpins most impressive physiquesGoals beyond the initial physical transformationBalancing aesthetics and performanceCommon fuelling mistakes endurance athletes makeThe importance of accountability and coachingBuilding high-performing teams and coaching culturesEnjoy this conversation with Chris Richards.Find out more about Ultimate Performance https://ultimateperformance.com/Reach Out to Chrishttps://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisrichardspt/
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089: Why Trail Running Is So Much Harder Than Road Running
3w ago00:34:05Tap to summarizeOn this episode of the TrainHybrd Podcast, Ben and Jackson dive into the world of trail running and why it's a completely different beast to pounding the pavement. From technical terrain and relentless climbs to pacing mistakes and trail etiquette, we unpack what makes trail racing so much tougher than most runners expect.We also tackle an important question: can you actually be both over prepared and under tall for a race? The answer might surprise you.Links- Become a founding Sparkie Member- Follow us on Instagram- 1:1 Coaching with Coach Jackson
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088: Racing Overseas Without Wrecking Your Body
Jun 200:39:34Tap to summarizeWith Stockholm HYROX World Champs 2026 around the corner. Ben and Jackson talk all things Travelling healthy overseas to stay healthy and race ready,. Travelling for a race adds a whole layer most people ignore until it bites them on race day. This episode covers how to arrive ready instead of wrecked.Beating jet lagNutrition on the road and race weekTracking HRV and resting heart rate to know where you're atRecovery when you're out of your routineTapering and Deloading into race dayLinks- Become a founding Sparkie Member- Follow us on Instagram- 1:1 Coaching with Coach Jackson
Transcribe →87: Your heart rate is lying to you. When to ignore your watch, trust RPE, and know if you’re actually running Zone 2.
May 1900:49:31Tap to summarizeWhen your watch lies to you — when heart rate actually matters, when to ignore it, and how to train so your easy days are genuinely easy.Links- Become a founding Sparkie Member- Follow us on Instagram- 1:1 Coaching with Coach Jackson
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086: Elite 15 Guest Episode Ft. Dexter Buchanan & Chris Woolley
May 1100:50:16Tap to summarizeJackson sits down with Dexter Buchanan and Chris Woolley, two of Australia's sharpest hybrid athletes, on doubles chemistry, Dexter's low-volume training thesis, and what it takes to set a HYROX world best.Links- Become a founding Sparkie Member- Follow us on Instagram- 1:1 Coaching with Coach Jackson
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085: Threshold Testing Every HYROX Athlete Should Be Doing
Apr 2600:40:34Tap to summarizeIf you're racing HYROX, how you test your fitness matters more than you think — and most athletes get it wrong. Jackson breaks down the testing philosophy behind athletes who keep improving block after block.Links- Become a founding Sparkie Member- Follow us on Instagram- 1:1 Coaching with Coach Jackson
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REPLAY: One of Our Biggest Episodes (Hunter McIntyre)
Apr 1600:44:18Tap to summarizeA replay of one of our biggest episodes — world champion hybrid athlete Hunter McIntyre on what it really takes to perform across strength and endurance, how to get 5–10% faster without adding volume, and the mistakes keeping hybrid athletes stuck.Links- Become a founding Sparkie Member- Follow us on Instagram- 1:1 Coaching with Coach Jackson
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084: What Supplements Elite Athletes Actually Use (It's Not What You Think)
Apr 800:37:42Tap to summarizeNobody wants to hear this about supplements — but Ben and Jackson break down what the industry actually delivers for endurance athletes, what's borderline, and what's flat-out wasting your money.Links- Become a founding Sparkie Member- Follow us on Instagram- 1:1 Coaching with Coach Jackson
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083: Run clubs are kinda weird… but they might change your life.
Mar 3100:22:40Tap to summarizeRun clubs — the good, the awkward, and everything in between. Are they the easiest way to find your people, or just a bit overhyped? Ben and Jackson get into it.Links- Become a founding Sparkie Member- Follow us on Instagram- 1:1 Coaching with Coach Jackson
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