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When to Skip Quality Days, Real Speed Work for HYROX, and Training Gray Zone

53 min • 17 februari 2025

Meg Jacoby and Rich Ryan break down the biggest Hyrox training mistakes—overtraining, bad speed work, and too much intensity. They also cover strength vs. endurance balance, race day prep, and how to avoid common mistakes. Tune in and level up your Hyrox performance!

00:00 – Intro & Sponsors (Resolute Coffee, Rox Opt)
02:00 – Valentine’s Day & Travel Talk
05:20 – Mistake #1: Skipping Easy Days & Overtraining
15:10 – The Right Speed Work for Hyrox (Stop Wasting Your Workouts)
22:00 – Why VO2 Max Workouts Might Be Holding You Back
30:30 – Balancing Strength & Running for Hyrox
35:00 – The “CrossFit Trap” – Too Much Intensity
40:10 – Are You Overdoing Hyrox Stations?
46:00 – Race Day Nutrition & Avoiding Bathroom Issues
51:30 – Upcoming Races & RMR App Updates