From OCR grit to Hyrox grind — lessons, pivots, and personal evolution. 💪 Tune in for raw insights, training takeaways, and what’s next in hybrid racing.

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[00:01] “This episode of RMR Training Podcast is brought to you by RoxOpt…get your free race report.”
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[01:02] “I was just a guest on the fantastic podcast called the Running Public…deep dive on hybrid training.”
#NewEpisode ​

[05:26] “Race Brain exists now as a media platform…multiple verticals covering hybrid with OCR options.”
#RaceBrain ​

[08:13] “We realized we were being critical because we were unhappy…it’s time to pivot with positivity.”
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[11:52] “I live just outside of Denver, in Arvada.”
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[16:06] “I’m probably about 2 percent less body fat than during my OCR days.”
#FitnessGoals ​

[20:09] “OCR is skill-based running…Hyrox is more about sustained power output on flat.”
#HyroxVsOCR ​

[34:23] “Up front there was arrogance: we thought we’d crush Hyrox without changing anything.”
#StartSmart ​

[39:42] “The volume of intensity I was building wasn’t nearly enough to sustain a full Hyrox.”
#MuscleMatters ​

[43:07] “It felt like classic OCR survival mode…muscular fatigue took over.”
#MuscleFatigue ​

[46:14] “Hyrox punches you with one station like a double sandbag in OCR—brutal.”
#BeastMode ​

[53:35] “Long tempo sessions force you to get efficient on transitions and pacing.”
#TrainSmart ​

In this episode of the RMR Training Podcast, Rich Ryan and Hyrox champion Meg Jacoby dive deep into how to mentally prepare for Hyrox and other endurance races. From visualization strategies and dialing in your training to overcoming injury setbacks, this episode is packed with elite-level tips to help you train smarter and race stronger.

🚀 Whether you're heading to the Hyrox World Championships or preparing for your next local event, learn how top athletes think, train, and perform under pressure.

✅ Topics Covered:

How to build mental confidence through training

The role of visualization in race preparation

Injury recovery and staying focused during setbacks

Training smarter with movement quality and proper warm-ups

Dialing in race-week nutrition and recovery

How to structure training around race-day timing

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⏱️ Timestamps & Highlights:
00:00 – Intro & Sponsor Shoutout (Rocks Opt & RMR App)
01:41 – Meg's food poisoning story before a race
04:00 – Deciding to skip London race to prioritize health
06:59 – Race day culture in the UK vs the US
07:34 – Mental prep: Process-based confidence building
10:00 – Visualizing the World Championships
14:14 – Controlling the controllables in training
15:17 – Warming up and injury prevention strategies
19:03 – Race-week warmup & movement quality tips
23:15 – Age vs movement efficiency: what's really slowing you down?
26:30 – How elite athletes structure their workouts around peak performance
27:01 – Adjusting training to match race-day schedule
31:26 – Race-weight strategy and nutrition cleanup
35:57 – Should age-group athletes try to cut weight?
38:09 – Fueling vs under-eating before a major race
42:32 – Visualization strategies for high-pressure races
47:04 – Accepting and owning your own race strategy
51:01 – Turning visualizations into tactical workouts
52:37 – How to mentally show up for your workouts
54:48 – Recovery days, rest, and staying excited for training
57:06 – Matching mental state to physical readiness
58:00 – Calm vs intense mindset: which one are you?


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In this episode, Rich and Ryan sit down to talk shop after their showdown at HYROX Miami Doubles.

They break down next steps in training, how their approach to training has evolved over the years, where they see HYROX heading on the competitive front, and a lot more.

• How to optimize recovery when racing back-to-back
• Pro tips for training through multiple events
• Race strategy breakdowns & mistakes to avoid
• Altitude training and peak performance prep
• Doubles vs Singles performance training advice

⏱️ Timestamp Highlights (Chapters):

0:00 - Intro & Sponsor (Rocks Opt) 1:01 - HYROX Worlds Prep: 8 Weeks Out! 1:41 - Life Balance: Kids, Family & Racing Chaos
6:01 - Training for Multiple HYROX Races in One Block
7:12 - Breaking the Pro Doubles World Record
9:01 - Running Pace Breakdown & Strategy
11:08 - The Secrets to a Clean, Fast Race
13:55 - Training Tweaks & Workout Recommendations
17:00 - Staying Mentally Tough in Team Events
22:15 - Altitude Training for Peak Performance
26:04 - Rethinking Training Focus for Doubles
29:44 - HYROX Qualification & Season Planning
34:08 - Are HYROX Courses Fair & Consistent?
41:07 - Evolution of Sled Difficulty & Course Layouts
48:22 - Could Anyone Break 50 Mins Solo in HYROX?
51:09 - The Future of HYROX Athletes & Youth Talent
56:41 - Doubles Strategy, Transitions & Mind Games
58:13 - Recovery, Ice Tubs, & Who’s a Threat at Worlds?

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