Aoife is an incredible athlete with a women’s Pro PB of 1:03 making her the top Irish female in Hyrox. With a background in high level sport we talk about what it takes to master your craft.

Mindset plays a huge role in performing at the top and we delve into this aspect of training, discussing how important it is to find your passion, enjoy the process and remember why you do what you do. We also discuss tips to help push past that pain barrier.

We spoke to Aoife just before the Barcelona Last Change Qualifiers, whatever the outcome we will definitely be seeing her at Worlds, either competing in the Elite 15 (if she secures her spot in Barcelona) or racing in her AG. Aoife is an incredible athlete who is only just getting started in Hyrox, we are excited to see her future in the sport and hope you enjoy learning more about her in this episode :)

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Nicola Macbeth & Gabrielle Nikora-Baker were the first pair to qualify for the Elite 15 Pro Doubles race that will take place for the first time EVER at the Chicago World Champs - they qualified in December in Melbourne and it was the first race they had ever competed in together!!!

Both incredible athletes in their own right Nic & Gab teamed up to create a powerful duo, they can run FAST and almost 'compete' against each other to push each other on, making them an unstoppable team. They've learnt a lot over the past few months, racing in Auckland & Brisbane together, getting that sub 60 they were after!

We talk about how they have 'dialled in' to training for the World Champs, what they think about stepping up and racing in the Elite 15 and things they are going to focus on in the coming weeks.

A light-hearted, fun conversation encompassing what Hyrox is all about, meeting like minded people, giving it a go and seeing where it takes you!

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Todays guest is Camilla Massa, she wears her heart on her sleeve and is the definition of 'resilient'! After a challenging season she has done everything in her power to get herself ready for the LCQ's in Barcelona to secure her spot for Worlds!! We talk more about the ups and downs of this season.

Camilla will also be teaming up with Meg Jacoby to take on the Pro Doubles race in Miami, hoping to secure their spot for the Elite 15 Pro Doubles race in Chicago, we talk through what it will mean to them to line up as a team and how they will feel racing together after such a tough season for them both.

We learnt so much from Camilla during this chat, her mindset, positivity, determination and also how important it is not to 'ignore' problems, to treat your body with respect and prioritise your health.

Camilla, a mum of three, proves that anything is possible. Hyrox changed her life — turning a dream into reality as she became an elite athlete. This episode will definitely inspire you - you never know where your potential can take you.

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Lauren Griffith is a seasoned Elite 15 athlete, having secured her spot to World Champs at the Hong Kong Major she talks to us about how things have been going since.

We discuss the pressure of competing as an elite athlete, the frustration when performances don't go as you had hoped and the fine line between training hard and pushing your body too far.

Lauren also gives us the low down on her pro doubles race in House with Lauren Weeks where they finished 2nd behind Joanna Wietrzyk & Tia Toomey, securing their place in the Elite 15 Doubles race at World Champs. Racing in a doubles is a whole different ball game and we find out what it's like to pair up with Lauren Weeks.

This is episode was so much fun to record, we laughed a lot and we hope you do too!! Give Lauren a follow to see how she gets on in both of her races in Chicago - @lauren_a_griffith

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After finishing 3rd at the final Major in Glasgow, Vivian secured her spot to World Champs, she tells us how the race went, her mindset and how it feels to line up on the Elite 15 start line.

We talk about her rollercoaster season so far, "trusting the process" and how she picks herself up after performances that don't quite go to plan.

Vivian has also switched up her training, now working with Anthony & Lauren on 'The Hybrid Engine' program. We explore how these changes have positively impacted her performance. She also gives us a glimpse of what the next few months look like leading up to Chicago, and whether or not she’ll be taking on the Elite 15 Pro Doubles!

We absolutely loved recording this episode and really enjoyed getting to know Vivian a little more! To follow Vivians journey check out her instagram and give her a follow : @viviantafuto

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Laura Fountain talks to us about how running changed her life. Her journey started with 1.14km on a treadmill, she then went on to become a running coach, run marathons, ultramarathons and is now trying Hyrox! This is an incredibly inspiring episode!

As a Reviews Editor for Women's Running UK, Laura had heard all about Hyrox and even written a few pieces on it so she felt it was only fair to give it a go! We talk about how she found the race and how it compared to multiple running events she has taken part in.

Laura also spoke about how Hyrox was a great opportunity to add some more strength training into her routine, especially knowing the benefits for female athletes and how it can supplement running and injury prevention.

We chat about doing it for you, giving things a go and ideas to help you get some more miles in - and save on washing!!

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Charlotte Taylor-Green is the dream female doubles partner, she has a habit of going sub 60 and loves to run fast around the Hyrox track!! She has teamed up with some incredible athletes including Gabriella Moriarty & Sinead Bent but is still on the look out for a fast 40 year old to get back in her own AG!

Fresh out of Vienna's Open Champs where she bagged a silver medal after racing female open doubles with her friend Jade in an incredible time of 59:06, we chat all things racing and how the weekend went!

We also delve into Charlottes background as an elite steeplechaser and her journey into Hyrox, including overcoming injury. It was great to hear more about Charlottes training and her future plans within the sport - she's an incredible athlete and is just getting started!

There is so much you can take from this episode - Charlotte gives loads of running tips and also ideas about how you can structure your training to help get the best from your sessions, it's certainly worth a listen!

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What an episode!! We were buzzing that our diaries aligned and we could record this epic episode with power couple Clare & Emma!

Clare gives us an insight into life as a Hyrox Race Director, Master Trainer, Coach, Athlete and more... it's fair to say she's juggling a lot of plates but is so passionate about this sport and it really shows. It was lovely to learn more about her background, her own training experiences and what the future holds.

Emma is the running queen, she is a specific running coach, mainly marathon distance and has done a fair few herself!! As well as running marathons Emma has also completed 24hrs of burpees... yes you heard that right! We talk all about this and about mindset.... if you take anything away from this episode it should be Emmas positive self talk, you will for sure by hyped and ready to hit your next hard session or PB your race after listening to this one - thank you Emma, we all need you on our shoulder when the doubts set in!!

Clare and Emma combined have a wealth of knowledge and experience in different areas, they compliment each other and lean on each other - they really are the dream team and it was a joy to spend an hour chatting to them. We could've talked for hours but our diaries only managed to align for an hour, we therefore didn't get round to asking the cheeky insight questions but Clare kindly sent us through some answers as we thought you would still all love to know!! Thanks guys!! See below :)

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Cheeky Insights from Clare Rafferty :

1. What shoes do you wear to race Hyrox? Puma Nitro or Adidas Adizero

2. Which is your favourite Hyrox venue? I'm obsessed with Glasgow. But I do have Grand Palais soon and I feel that will be the one! Also Navy Pier is gonna be insane!

3. What is your favourite Hyrox station? Honestly - the run (haha) I wouldn' t choose any of them! But if I had to pick then maybe the sled push. I like the feeling of 'I can't feel my legs'. I can tell you I hate the ski and the lunges - I have to work so hard for them!

4. If you could do a doubles with anyone in the world who would you choose? Emma (GF Points)

5. Do you fuel for Hyrox and if so what do you use and when do you take it? Day before the race - any race - we have pasta, it's a bit of a ritual. Then race day, depending on time, keep it simple and have carbs only. If it's later in the day I'll have protein in the AM or even at lunch. As a rule of thumb, 2hrs before CARBS, then in the warm up a gel. Then more for mental than anything some sugar sweets in doubles or if I'm really gunning for it a gel again after the burpees in solo. It's more mental for me tbh than nutritional gains.

6. What is your favourite type of training session for Hyrox? I like a long slog. Anything that gets your HR up and you just keep moving then I'm in! It's the short sharp all out ones I struggle with!

Thank you!!