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RMR Training Podcast

RMR Training Podcast

Rich Ryan, Meg Jacoby, Ryan Kent 427 Episodes Aug 17, 2026

The RMR Training Podcast features training and racing conversations for HYROX and hybrid athletes. Hosted by elite coaches and world-champion athletes Rich Ryan, Meg Jacoby, and Ryan Kent, the show covers topics related to hybrid fitness competitions and endurance training.

Episodes

The HYROX Training Pyramid: What to Prioritize for Faster Race Times
The HYROX Training Pyramid: What to Prioritize for Faster Race Times Aug 17, 2026 01:17:35 What should you actually prioritize in HYROX training? Rich Ryan, Meg Jacoby, and Ryan Kent break down the HYROX training pyramid, from aerobic fitness and movement quality to strength, threshold work, muscular endurance, and race-specific speed. Learn what matters most—and what you probably don’t need to spend as much time on. 00:20 – Building the HYROX Training Pyramid20:20 – Why Aerobic Fitness
How Better Sleep Improves Athletic Performance & Recovery with Dr. Rafael Zuzuarregui
How Better Sleep Improves Athletic Performance & Recovery with Dr. Rafael Zuzuarregui Aug 10, 2026 01:09:17 How much is sleep actually affecting your HYROX performance?Rich Ryan sits down with with Dr. Rafael Zuzuarregui to break down sleep, recovery, jet lag, melatonin, circadian rhythm, and the strategies athletes can use when traveling for HYROX races. They also dive into sleep wearables, screen time, cooling mattresses, cold plunges, supplements, and which popular sleep hacks are actually worth tryi
Every HYROX Training Approach from 2021-Present
Every HYROX Training Approach from 2021-Present Aug 3, 2026 00:57:49 Rich breaks down how his HYROX training has evolved—from high-mileage running and double-threshold experiments to the Zone 4 strategy that produced his biggest breakthroughs. He also explains why he is skipping the Hamburg Major, choosing long-term development over scrambling for qualification points, and what he is changing to become faster, stronger, and more competitive this season.00:00 Why th
How Elite HYROX Athletes Balance Training, Coaching & Parenthood
How Elite HYROX Athletes Balance Training, Coaching & Parenthood Jul 27, 2026 01:07:40 What does it really take to compete at the highest level in HYROX while balancing family, coaching, and everyday life?In this episode of the RMR Training Podcast, Rich Ryan, Ryan Kent, and Meg Jacoby share an honest behind-the-scenes conversation about offseason training, injury recovery, strength progression, race preparation, parenting, and the mental challenges of staying competitive in HYROX.
How to Train for HYROX in the heat
How to Train for HYROX in the heat Jul 20, 2026 01:13:47 Training in hot and humid conditions can wreck your pace, heart rate, hydration, and recovery—but it can also make you a stronger athlete when managed correctly.Rich Ryan and Ryan Kent break down how dew point affects running performance, when to move a quality workout indoors, how to adjust intervals without losing the purpose of the session, and the best cooling and hydration strategies for summ
HYROX Training Q&A: Race Strategy, Workouts & the Future of the Sport
HYROX Training Q&A: Race Strategy, Workouts & the Future of the Sport Jul 13, 2026 01:14:09 Is the new HYROX Cruise Major a game-changing innovation or the biggest mistake the sport has made? Rich Ryan and Meg Jacoby break down the controversy, discuss whether race simulations actually improve performance, explore why elite runners are finding success in HYROX, and share practical training advice for athletes of every level.If you're preparing for your next HYROX race or want an inside l
HYROX Off-Season Training: How to Build Strength, Recover Better & Make Big Fitness Jumps
HYROX Off-Season Training: How to Build Strength, Recover Better & Make Big Fitness Jumps Jul 6, 2026 01:02:14 Rich Ryan and Ryan Kent break down why the HYROX off-season may be the most important phase for making real performance gains. They talk strength training, running volume, recovery, race planning, periodization, and how athletes can stop chasing every race peak and start building toward bigger jumps next season.This episode also covers Worlds takeaways, controversial judging moments, burpees, lung
Rich Recap's HYROX World Champs 2026
Rich Recap's HYROX World Champs 2026 Jun 24, 2026 00:56:06 Fresh off the HYROX World Championships, Rich Ryan sits down to break down his entire race weekend, including a 7th-place finish in the Elite 15 race and a 3rd-place podium finish in Elite Doubles alongside Pelayo Menendez Fernandez.Rich shares what it was like competing at the highest level of the sport, the lessons learned from both races, and his biggest takeaways from the championship weekend.
HYROX Worlds Prep: Recovery, Comebacks & Race Predictions
HYROX Worlds Prep: Recovery, Comebacks & Race Predictions Jun 14, 2026 01:06:51 Rich Ryan, Meg Jacoby, and Ryan Kent talk HYROX World Championships prep, Meg’s return from injury, the importance of recovery, New York HYROX takeaways, and what to expect in Stockholm.00:24 — Meg Jacoby announces she’s racing HYROX Mixed Doubles at Worlds.06:45 — Ryan Kent explains why he took real rest after a long season.10:14 — The squad talks about why athletes don’t lose fitness after one w
When to Stop a Workout, Tapering, Heat Training, Race Strategy & Elite 15 Predictions
When to Stop a Workout, Tapering, Heat Training, Race Strategy & Elite 15 Predictions Jun 8, 2026 01:04:06 In this RMR Training Podcast Q&A episode, Rich Ryan answers listener questions on some of the biggest HYROX training and racing decisions athletes face. He breaks down when to push through a hard workout versus when to pull the plug, how to taper before a major race, what heat training actually does for endurance performance, and how to know if running more is the answer for HYROX doubles.Rich
Brakken Kraker: The Art of Compromised Running
Brakken Kraker: The Art of Compromised Running May 31, 2026 01:46:30 Brakken Kraker is a longtime coach, elite athlete, and co-host of the popular podcast, The Running Public. In this conversation, we dive into the early days of coaching hybrid athletes, how the hybrid training and how the landscape has evolved. Brakken shares practical insights on training compromised running, structuring sessions around fatigue, and developing athletes who can perform when it mat
What to avoid when training for your HYROX “A” race”
What to avoid when training for your HYROX “A” race” May 24, 2026 01:00:20 Are you making critical mistakes before your next HYROX race?In this episode of the RMR Training Podcast, Rich Ryan and Meg Jacoby break down the biggest mistakes athletes make leading into an A race — especially HYROX World Championships, New York, and major competitions. From overtraining and panic workouts to cutting weight too close to race day, this conversation covers exactly what NOT to do

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