TrainHybrd Podcast - Hyrox, Hybrid Training, Running & Endurance
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.
Episodes
100: The big 100, Jake Williamson on Records, Football & Being Gay in Sport
For the big 100, we're finally speaking with the one and only Jake Williamson. Jake is a Hyrox world record holder, and the only openly gay man in the Hyrox Elite 15.Before the records, Jake was a footballer. Semi-pro at 16, then college soccer in the States. When he came out publicly, his Sunday league team took him out of the group chat and stopped picking him. So he built his own instead: B
099.5: We Need You for Episode 100 🎙️
Episode 100 is coming.But this isn’t it.Welcome to Episode 99.5, because before we hit triple digits, we want to hear from the people who have somehow survived 99 episodes of us talking sht.Send us a video, voice, or text note with:Your favourite TrainHybrd momentSomething that made you laughA question you’ve always wanted to ask usSomething Jackson probably should’ve been cancelled forOr what you
099: The Pro Runner Who Crashed HYROX: James Hansen
In this episode Ben and Jackson are joined by a very speedy guest, James Hansen. James spent years as a professional runner. 3:36 for 1500m. 28:20 for 10k. A 62-minute half marathon. A win at the La Roche-Posay 10k in July.This year in June he walked into a gym and had a crack at a few HYROX movements. Three weeks later he raced Sydney in 57:57. Seven weeks after that, he ran 55:47 in Perth in the
098: Jake Williamson Follows the Pod?! Plus VO2 Max Talk and Your Questions
Big news to open this one. Ben let slip that Jake Williamson follows the podcast, and there's a real chance we've locked him in for Episode 100. No promises yet. Ben is slightly obsessed with the man, so if it falls through, he'll need a minute.Here's the thing: the more this episode gets shared, the better our odds. So send it to a mate.Then we chew the fat on VO2 max training. Wh
097: 7 Lessons From A Sub-57 Teacher | Luke Brotherton
097: 7 Lessons From A Sub-57 Teacher | Luke BrothertonToday Ben and Jackson are joined by a very special guest; Luke Brotherton. Luke teaches all day, and by night he's in the Army Reserves, and he recently ran 56:47, not once but twice in Sydney and at Perth for 4th place at both events. Fourteen seconds off the podium, including a hundred unbroken wall balls to hold it.Two years ago he was 1
096: Overtraining Part 2: Getting out of the hole.
Overtraining Part 2. Ep 096:Ben and Jackson discuss all things on climbing out of the hole you have gotten yourself in. How long it actually takes, what fixes it, what makes it worse, and how each of us got back to training properly.This is the way out. Why the answer is almost never total rest, and why most people come back too early and too hard and end up right back where they started.Inside th
095: Ben’s Brother Got Hit by a Bus… Plus, Why RPE Training Works
Ben and Jackson unpack the very real reason behind their extended mid-year break. They also dive into training by RPE and why listening to your effort can be more useful than living and dying by a heart-rate percentage.If you’d like to support Ben’s brother through his recovery, you can donate a few bucks to his GoFundMe here. Quick Links1:1 Coaching with JacksonJoin Sparkies RunningFollow us
094: 10 Rules for Your First HYROX
Think your first HYROX is about fitness? It's not. It's about not making the 10 mistakes everyone makes.Ben and Jackson run through the 10 things that will actually get you through your first HYROX, then Jackson opens the book on 3 years of racing. He's taken 10 minutes off his solo Pro time, from 1:10 down to 60 minutes, and none of it came from just training harder. The mistakes, the
093: Overtraining Part 1: What It Actually Is
Ben and Jackson talk overtraining. The signs, the symptoms, how to avoid it, what it actually is, and their own experiences training themselves into the hole.This one's Part 1. What overtraining really means for endurance and HYROX athletes, and why it's a nervous system problem, not a sore legs problem.Inside the episode:The difference between fatigue, overreaching, and true overtrainingT
092: Elite 15 Athlete Tom Rodgers, Refusing To Quit
Ben and Jackson are joined by Elite 15 athlete Tom Rodgers.Twelve months ago Tom was top 6 in the world, an Elite 15 athlete racing the best on the planet at the HYROX Chicago World Championships. Then his body broke. Eighteen months of injury, surgery talk, and long days on crutches.But he never stopped. We're talking garage ski erg sessions for hours on end, holding onto a world-class engine aro
091: Listener Q&A and What is Getting "Chicked?"
Ben 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 Membe
090: The Truth About Performance, Physiques & Why Most Athletes Need to Eat More | Chris Richards
Chris 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
089: Why Trail Running Is So Much Harder Than Road Running
On 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 prep
088: Racing Overseas Without Wrecking Your Body
With 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 whe
87: Your heart rate is lying to you. When to ignore your watch, trust RPE, and know if you’re actually running Zone 2.
When 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
086: Elite 15 Guest Episode Ft. Dexter Buchanan & Chris Woolley
Jackson 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
085: Threshold Testing Every HYROX Athlete Should Be Doing
If 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
REPLAY: One of Our Biggest Episodes (Hunter McIntyre)
A 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
084: What Supplements Elite Athletes Actually Use (It's Not What You Think)
Nobody 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
083: Run clubs are kinda weird… but they might change your life.
Run 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
082: Getting Faster Without Getting Injured (For Runners & Hybrid Athletes)
Most runners and hybrid athletes chase speed and end up injured. What if getting faster isn't about doing more, but doing it better? We break down what speed training really means and why consistency beats grinding hard sessions.Links- Become a founding Sparkie Member- Follow us on Instagram- 1:1 Coaching with Coach Jackson
081: HYROX Cruise - The Future of Hybrid Athlete Experiences?
HYROX is taking competition to the ocean — a 4-day cruise of workouts, workshops and a new race format. Jackson and Ben break down what really happens when you put hundreds of hybrid athletes in a high-performance environment at sea.Links- Become a founding Sparkie Member- Follow us on Instagram- 1:1 Coaching with Coach Jackson
080: What 90% of Hybrid Athletes & Runners Get Wrong About Fueling w/ Liam Holmes
If you're chasing HYROX or endurance performance but still winging your nutrition, this one's for you. The fuelling mistakes 90% of hybrid athletes and runners get wrong — and how to fix them.Links- Become a founding Sparkie Member- Follow us on Instagram- 1:1 Coaching with Coach Jackson
079: Hyrox for Beginners - Training, Strategy, Shoes, Nutrition and more!
Your complete guide to your first HYROX — divisions, strategy, shoes, nutrition and what to expect on race day, so you show up ready instead of guessing.Links- Become a founding Sparkie Member- Follow us on Instagram- 1:1 Coaching with Coach Jackson
078: ASICS Superblast 2 -An Elite HYROX Shoe? | Auckland Pro Doubles Win or Fail?
Jackson and Ben recap HYROX Auckland Pro Doubles with Ryan Fitzpatrick, then break down the ASICS Superblast 2 — is it really the ultimate HYROX shoe? Performance, pros, cons and how they felt on race day.Links- Become a founding Sparkie Member- Follow us on Instagram- 1:1 Coaching with Coach Jackson
077: You Don’t Need More Grit. You Need More Carbs (+ Novablast 5 Review)
When performance falls apart, most endurance athletes blame their training — but it's usually fuelling. Ben and Jackson on why carbs, not grit, are the missing link for runners and HYROX athletes.Links- Become a founding Sparkie Member- Follow us on Instagram- 1:1 Coaching with Coach Jackson
076: LOCK IN 2026: Make It Your Best Year
Everyone says 'this is my year' — very few actually plan for it. We break down what a strong year really looks like: sustainability, consistency and momentum, so you finish 2026 healthy, confident and still hungry.Links- Become a founding Sparkie Member- Follow us on Instagram- 1:1 Coaching with Coach Jackson
075: Year Wrapped
A Year Wrapped episode — the highs, the lows, the lessons from this year, and what's coming as we head into 2026.Links- Become a founding Sparkie Member- Follow us on Instagram- 1:1 Coaching with Coach Jackson
074: You Don’t Need to Be Big to Win HYROX
Think you need to be big to perform in HYROX? Think again. HYROX pro Benny Smith on how he trains, races and competes at the top as a leaner athlete — and why strategy beats size.Links- Become a founding Sparkie Member- Follow us on Instagram- 1:1 Coaching with Coach Jackson
073: DELOAD vs TAPER - What HYROX Athletes Actually Need
Most HYROX athletes get race week wrong. Ben and Jackson break down the real difference between a deload and a taper — and why HYROX rewards rhythm and smart recovery over marathon-style tapering.Links- Become a founding Sparkie Member- Follow us on Instagram- 1:1 Coaching with Coach Jackson
072: High Performace Without Losing Yourself ft. James Kelly
What does it take to perform at the top of HYROX without burning out or losing yourself? Ben and Jackson sit down with James Kelly — 4th at HYROX Worlds — on mindset, pressure, longevity and staying grounded.Links- Become a founding Sparkie Member- Follow us on Instagram- 1:1 Coaching with Coach Jackson
071: Why CrossFit Won’t Make You HYROX Ready (And What Will)
What if your CrossFit engine isn't built for the HYROX grind? Ben and Jackson on why training like a CrossFitter won't make you race-ready — and what pacing, aerobic capacity and muscular endurance actually demand.Links- Become a founding Sparkie Member- Follow us on Instagram- 1:1 Coaching with Coach Jackson
070: Live More, Age Less ft. Jeff Zwally
What if getting older meant getting better, not slowing down? Jackson and Ben sit down with 62-year-old coach Jeff Zwally on training smarter through the decades, building strength, and proving age is just data.Links- Become a founding Sparkie Member- Follow us on Instagram- 1:1 Coaching with Coach Jackson
069: Unlock the Secret to Running in Heat & Humidity
Ben and Jackson dive into the science (and suffering) of heat and humidity training — the so-called poor man's altitude — and how to train smarter, not just sweatier, when it's hot.Links- Become a founding Sparkie Member- Follow us on Instagram- 1:1 Coaching with Coach Jackson
068: How to Train for HYROX Like an Elite (ft. Chris Bayens)
What does it really take to break 60 minutes in HYROX? Coach Jackson sits down with coach and athlete Chris Bayens to unpack the training system — aerobic capacity, 80/20, threshold work and movement efficiency.Links- Become a founding Sparkie Member- Follow us on Instagram- 1:1 Coaching with Coach Jackson
Ep 67: Controversial Running Opinions
From the deck of a yacht, Ben and Jackson tackle running's most debated questions — is Zone 2 overhyped, does chasing perfect form slow you down, do treadmills deserve a spot? Hot takes, laughs and a few ruffled feathers.Links- Become a founding Sparkie Member- Follow us on Instagram- 1:1 Coaching with Coach Jackson
066: Train Smarter, Train Harder: 6 Ways to Avoid Burnout and Maximize Results Around a Busy Life
How do you keep pushing your training forward when work, family and life stress are already weighing you down? Jackson and Ben on the simple strategies to avoid burnout — training smarter now so you can train harder later.Links- Become a founding Sparkie Member- Follow us on Instagram- 1:1 Coaching with Coach Jackson
065: The 16-Week Blueprint to Dominate HYROX
Most hybrid athletes overtrain, undertrain, or throw random hard sessions together hoping it carries them on race day. Jackson breaks down the exact 16-week HYROX blueprint — base to peak — so you stop guessing and start progressing.Links- Become a founding Sparkie Member- Follow us on Instagram- 1:1 Coaching with Coach Jackson
064: From Strangers to Hybrid Mates
Jackson and Ben get into training resets, running abroad, and testing their friendship with games and deep questions — from social detox to a 55km charity run.Links- Become a founding Sparkie Member- Follow us on Instagram- 1:1 Coaching with Coach Jackson
063: Running Economy: The Secret Weapon Hybrid Athletes Ignore
You've built the engine and logged the miles — but are you leaking speed without realising it? A deep dive into running economy: why it's more than VO₂ max, and how it can make or break your performance.Links- Become a founding Sparkie Member- Follow us on Instagram- 1:1 Coaching with Coach Jackson
062: Hugo Hugemarq: No Supplements, No Secrets, Just Work
Full-time HYROX athlete Hugo Hugemarq quietly stacks elite results with one mindset: get to work. No supplements, no hacks — just relentless volume, clear structure and a surprising love for Fanta. What a 56:32 Pro Men time really takes.Links- Become a founding Sparkie Member- Follow us on Instagram- 1:1 Coaching with Coach Jackson
061: 7 Voices That’ll Slap You Out of a Funk
Ever hit a week where training's off, work's a mess and you feel like you're ghosting your own life? This one's a wake-up call — the 7 voices Jackson calls on when he's stuck in a funk, from savage SEALs to gentle philosophers.Links- Become a founding Sparkie Member- Follow us on Instagram- 1:1 Coaching with Coach Jackson
060: HYROX, ADHD, & A Big Run for the Ocean
What happens when HYROX prep meets ADHD meds, mental walls and a 55km mission for the ocean? Ben and Jackson on mindset, momentum and a surprise solo PB — chasing performance while juggling real life.Links- Become a founding Sparkie Member- Follow us on Instagram- 1:1 Coaching with Coach Jackson
059: Why You Feel Flat After Your Race (And How to Fix It)
Ever crossed the finish line, only to crash physically or mentally days later? We break down why you feel flat after a big race — why your body and nervous system need a full reset, and how to come back stronger.Links- Become a founding Sparkie Member- Follow us on Instagram- 1:1 Coaching with Coach Jackson
058: Hyrox World Recap & Post-Race Reflections
Jackson unpacks how things went at the HYROX World Championships in Chicago — the pressure we put on ourselves, what went right, what didn't, and the honest post-race reflections.Links- Become a founding Sparkie Member- Follow us on Instagram- 1:1 Coaching with Coach Jackson
057: Competing Under Pressure: Mind vs. Moment
The mental side of competition — why race-day pressure can make or break performance, and how to keep your head when it comes down to mind versus momentum.Links- Become a founding Sparkie Member- Follow us on Instagram- 1:1 Coaching with Coach Jackson
056: Is This the Fastest HYROX Ever? w/ Ryan Hoffmann
Elite hybrid athlete Ryan Hoffmann joins us just days before the HYROX World Champs — the fast-turf controversy, who's peaking at the right time, and whether this is the most stacked Worlds we've ever seen.Links- Become a founding Sparkie Member- Follow us on Instagram- 1:1 Coaching with Coach Jackson
055: 7 HYROX Mistakes Holding You Back: Training Hard ≠ Training Smart
Consider this your performance audit. We call out 7 common training traps that leave HYROX athletes wrecked at the finish line — over-paced, under-fuelled, or copying Instagram plans — and how to train smarter and finish stronger.Links- Become a founding Sparkie Member- Follow us on Instagram- 1:1 Coaching with Coach Jackson
054: Heart Rate Zones for Dummies
Your plain-English guide to heart rate zones — the science behind Zones 1 to 5, what they actually mean, and how to use them to train smarter, whether you're a beginner or a seasoned athlete.Links- Become a founding Sparkie Member- Follow us on Instagram- 1:1 Coaching with Coach Jackson
053: From Rural Roots to the Elite 15: HYROX Athlete Tom Rodgers on Chasing Greatness
What does it take to go from first-time HYROX competitor to Elite 15 qualifier in under a year? We sit down with Tom Rodgers — one of Australian HYROX's fastest-rising names — on conjugate training, rural roots and the mindset shifts behind his rise.Links- Become a founding Sparkie Member- Follow us on Instagram- 1:1 Coaching with Coach Jackson
052: Are Wall Balls Wrecking Your Finish?
Every HYROX athlete knows it: the final 100 wall balls can make or break your race. We break down why this movement wrecks even elite finish times — and the strength lifts, technique fixes and endurance work that turn it around.Links- Become a founding Sparkie Member- Follow us on Instagram- 1:1 Coaching with Coach Jackson
051: Are You Undereating, Undercovering, or Just Overdoing It?
Constantly low-energy, always nursing niggles, training just not clicking? It might not be your plan. We unpack the unsexy essentials — recovery, sleep hygiene and nutrition timing — that separate PRs from plateaus.Links- Become a founding Sparkie Member- Follow us on Instagram- 1:1 Coaching with Coach Jackson
050: Why Structure Beats Motivation (Every Time)
For our 50th episode, a truth most people don't want to hear: motivation isn't enough. How to build systems that keep you on track when the hype dies down — and why relying on motivation alone is a trap.Links- Become a founding Sparkie Member- Follow us on Instagram- 1:1 Coaching with Coach Jackson
049: Why Your Cycle Might Be the Missing Piece in Your Running Game.
What if syncing your training with your cycle was the key to stronger runs, faster recovery and fewer injuries? We break down the science and strategy of female physiology in performance — for every female hybrid athlete and the coaches who work with them.Links- Become a founding Sparkie Member- Follow us on Instagram- 1:1 Coaching with Coach Jackson
048: Does Supplement Timing Really Matter?
Smart supplement timing and stacking — when to take protein, creatine, BCAAs and beetroot for maximum impact, and why timing matters more than you think for strength, endurance and recovery.Links- Become a founding Sparkie Member- Follow us on Instagram- 1:1 Coaching with Coach Jackson
047: Run Better. Recover Smarter. Supplement Right.
Already doing everything right but chasing that elusive 1–5% edge? We unpack the supplement stack worth considering — caffeine, collagen, creatine, beetroot — what's backed by science, what's hype, and what's just expensive pee.Links- Become a founding Sparkie Member- Follow us on Instagram- 1:1 Coaching with Coach Jackson
046: The Cursed Rock'N'Run & Is Hyrox Becoming Too Popular?
Ben takes on the Rock'N'Run for the second year running — did he finally break the curse, or was it another chaotic day out? Plus: is HYROX getting too big for its own good?Links- Become a founding Sparkie Member- Follow us on Instagram- 1:1 Coaching with Coach Jackson
045: 3 Game-Changing Fixes for Your HYROX Sled Push
There's one station in HYROX that consistently ruins races — the sled. We unpack 3 things you're probably getting wrong, from your setup to your pacing to your mindset, and how to fix them fast.Links- Become a founding Sparkie Member- Follow us on Instagram- 1:1 Coaching with Coach Jackson
044: Balancing the 9-5 with Peak Performance: Dom Sheppard
Endurance athlete and HYROX legend Dom Sheppard takes us behind the scenes on managing high-intensity training around a full-time job — how he structures it, stays motivated, and thrives despite life's demands.Links- Become a founding Sparkie Member- Follow us on Instagram- 1:1 Coaching with Coach Jackson
043: The Hidden Battleground of HYROX: How to Dominate the Roxzone
One of the most underrated parts of HYROX racing — the Roxzone. Why the transition area isn't a rest zone, what's really happening in your body, and why you need to train your transitions to race like a pro.Links- Become a founding Sparkie Member- Follow us on Instagram- 1:1 Coaching with Coach Jackson
042: We Switched from Garmin to Coros… and Here’s Why
We switched from Garmin to Coros — here's what we found. Plus why your wrist heart-rate monitor might be feeding you false data, and how to track accurately so you can actually train smarter.Links- Become a founding Sparkie Member- Follow us on Instagram- 1:1 Coaching with Coach Jackson
041: Stronger Running: Strength, Endurance & Efficiency for HYROX and Runners
How to run stronger, not just faster. Five strategies to stay smooth when others fall apart — from the role of strength and strong glutes to surviving HYROX's compromised running.Links- Become a founding Sparkie Member- Follow us on Instagram- 1:1 Coaching with Coach Jackson
040: How Jackson Smashed His Hyrox PB — Find Out What Happened
What does it take to crush a 1:03.25 HYROX PB? We break down the key moments behind Jackson's fastest HYROX Men's Pro time — the training, the race-day calls, and what made the difference.Links- Become a founding Sparkie Member- Follow us on Instagram- 1:1 Coaching with Coach Jackson
039: Hunter McIntyre: The No-BS Hybrid Training Guide to Strength, Speed & Mindset
World champion hybrid athlete and HYROX legend Hunter McIntyre on the no-BS approach to hybrid training — how to get 5–10% faster without overtraining, and the biggest mistakes hybrid athletes make.Links- Become a founding Sparkie Member- Follow us on Instagram- 1:1 Coaching with Coach Jackson
038: Fueling Performance: The Hyrox Vegan Beast, Anthony DiPaolo
Diving into elite endurance and strength with Anthony Di Paolo — a HYROX powerhouse and plant-based athlete — on fuelling performance on a vegan diet and what it takes to compete at the top.Links- Become a founding Sparkie Member- Follow us on Instagram- 1:1 Coaching with Coach Jackson
037: James Kelly, Australia's Fastest Hyrox Athlete
Ben and Jackson chat with James Kelly, Australia's fastest HYROX athlete — his race strategy, how he built his endurance, and what sets the top of the field apart.Links- Become a founding Sparkie Member- Follow us on Instagram- 1:1 Coaching with Coach Jackson
036: Why Hyrox Auckland Humbled Everyone
Jackson and Ben break down their trip to HYROX Auckland — the highs, the lows and Ben's first race — and why this one humbled just about everyone who showed up.Links- Become a founding Sparkie Member- Follow us on Instagram- 1:1 Coaching with Coach Jackson
035: Overtraining Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore
Pushing your limits builds impressive gains — until it doesn't. We dive into overtraining: the warning signs you shouldn't ignore, and how to know when to back off before it costs you.Links- Become a founding Sparkie Member- Follow us on Instagram- 1:1 Coaching with Coach Jackson
The TrainHybrd Giveaway: Don't Miss Out!
A quick one — we're running an epic TrainHybrd giveaway with some incredible prizes up for grabs. Tap in to hear how to enter.Links- Become a founding Sparkie Member- Follow us on Instagram- 1:1 Coaching with Coach Jackson
034: How To Taper For Hyrox
What exactly is a taper, and why is it so important for race day? How to taper properly for HYROX and other endurance events so you show up sharp instead of flat.Links- Become a founding Sparkie Member- Follow us on Instagram- 1:1 Coaching with Coach Jackson
033: 2024 Wrapped
Our final episode of the year — reflecting on lessons from HYROX races, marathon mishaps, and what's on the horizon for 2025.Links- Become a founding Sparkie Member- Follow us on Instagram- 1:1 Coaching with Coach Jackson
032: Mastering SkiERG & RowERG: Hyrox Techniques and Top Times
Everything you need to know about SkiERG and RowERG technique for HYROX — nailing proper form, understanding the machines, and where most athletes lose time.Links- Become a founding Sparkie Member- Follow us on Instagram- 1:1 Coaching with Coach Jackson
031: VO2 Max Training for HYROX and the Secret to Boosting Your Aerobic Capacity Fast
We dive into the VO2 max training secrets that could give you a competitive edge in HYROX — why it matters so much, and how to actually build it.Links- Become a founding Sparkie Member- Follow us on Instagram- 1:1 Coaching with Coach Jackson
030: Balancing Business, Family, and the Cycling Grind with Andrew Herrmann
Jackson flies solo with guest Andrew — a sales director, founding member of Lockeroom Gym, competitive cyclist and dedicated family man — on balancing business, family and endurance sport without dropping any of them.Links- Become a founding Sparkie Member- Follow us on Instagram- 1:1 Coaching with Coach Jackson
029: Why Skipping Marathon Prep Can Break You: Lessons from 85 Laps of The Opera House
Why running a marathon without proper preparation can lead to serious setbacks — even for experienced athletes — and what skipping the prep really costs you.Links- Become a founding Sparkie Member- Follow us on Instagram- 1:1 Coaching with Coach Jackson
028: Building Your Hyrox Base (Part 2: Strength)
Part 2: shifting from endurance to strength. Why the off-season is your best chance to build raw strength and lay a powerful foundation for HYROX and hybrid performance.Links- Become a founding Sparkie Member- Follow us on Instagram- 1:1 Coaching with Coach Jackson
027: Run If You Dare: True Crime & Endurance Nightmares 🎃
A darker turn — a mini episode on the tragic case of Eliza Fletcher, a runner whose story struck a chord across the running community, and the safety questions it raises.Links- Become a founding Sparkie Member- Follow us on Instagram- 1:1 Coaching with Coach Jackson
026: Building Your Hyrox Base (Part 1: Endurance)
Part 1 of building your HYROX base: endurance — the backbone of any hybrid athlete. Why aerobic capacity comes first, and how to build it before you chase intensity.Links- Become a founding Sparkie Member- Follow us on Instagram- 1:1 Coaching with Coach Jackson
025: Ryan Hoffman | Hybrid Athlete & Fitness Coach
We're joined by Ryan Hoffman — hybrid fitness coach and trainer studying Sport & Exercise Science — on his journey as an online coach and how he brings scientific principles into everyday training.Links- Become a founding Sparkie Member- Follow us on Instagram- 1:1 Coaching with Coach Jackson
024: Joanna Wietrzyk – Hyrox World Record Holder, Elite Athlete, and Performance Coach
We sit down with elite hybrid athlete and HYROX world record holder Joanna Wietrzyk — from national tennis and netball to the top of HYROX — on the path that got her there.Links- Become a founding Sparkie Member- Follow us on Instagram- 1:1 Coaching with Coach Jackson
Recommended
TED Business
Dark Night Tales with Brian King
Fantasy Flex
زن بودن
Medicine with Meaning
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar Collection
Take Back Your Health®
CBS Radio Mystery Theater | Old Time Radio
Solved Murders - True Crime Stories
紐約鳥｜New York Aperture
The Swerve Podcast: Obscure Topics | Conspiracy Theories
The Bread and Banter Podcast
