On this month’s installment of the How To Series, WHOOP Director of Sports Marketing, Jeremy Powers, sits down with Ironman World Champion, Lucy Charles-Barclay, to explore what it takes to train as a hybrid athlete. From her roots as an elite swimmer to dominating the world of triathlon, Lucy shares how she balances high-volume training across swim, bike, and run, while incorporating strength work. Lucy breaks down her training blocks, recovery strategies, and using WHOOP to stay consistent and injury-free. Lucy also opens up about managing celiac disease, experimenting with HYROX, and building an engaged fitness community through her YouTube channel, all while maintaining elite-level performance across multiple disciplines.

(00:37) Introduction to Lucy Charles-Barclay

(01:35) Rapid Fire Q’s

(02:41) Lucy’s Journey From Pro-Swimmer to Ironman World Champion

(06:02) Winning The World Championship: Training & Lead-Up To Competition

(12:38) Week In The Life Training For An Ironman

(15:13) Balancing Disciplines: Training Hybrid

(18:16) Monitoring Strain While Training & Mitigating Injury

(20:26) Inside Lucy’s Recovery Habits

(21:55) Perfecting Her Game: Lucy’s Tech, Tools, and Coaching

(27:08) Lucy’s Favorite WHOOP Metrics

(30:16) Improving Sleep Routine While Traveling: Blue light Glasses, Early Dinners, & More

(33:55) Training With Celiac: Nutrition for Endurance

(36:44) Building A Community While Training: Lucy’s YouTube and Social Media Channels

(41:52) What’s Next For Lucy? Upcoming Goals, Races, And Challenges

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On this episode of the WHOOP Podcast, WHOOP Director of Sports Marketing, Jeremy Powers, sits down with Jake Dearden, Hybrid Athlete and Social Media Personality, to explore the world of HYROX. Jake shares his journey from civil engineering to elite fitness, opening up about his bouts with injury, journey toward mental toughness, and growing in endurance sport. Jake and Jeremy break down HYROX training and fueling strategies, reflect on the rise of hybrid training and offer insights on recovery, VO2 Max, sleep hygiene, and injury prevention.

(00:26) Introduction to Jake Dearden

(01:14) Icebreaker: T or F Questions

(03:27) Jake’s Journey From Marathons to Hyrox

(05:39) Breaking Down Hyrox: What Is It and How To Compete

(06:34) Building Community Through Hyrox

(07:34) Jake’s Guide To Ultra-Marathons

(10:55) Mental Toughness and Motivating A Community

(12:11) The Rise of Hybrid Athletics and What It Means For Fitness

(15:01) Importance of VO2 Max For Fitness and Competition

(17:39) Growth in Sport: Prep, Pressure, and Setbacks

(25:18) Recovery and Sleep Hygiene’s Effects on Performance

(30:48) Jake’s Competition Prep and Fueling Strategy

(34:52) Jake’s WHOOP Data at Hyrox World Championships

(39:31) Learning From Injury: Jake’s Recovery Advice

(43:34) Performance Improvements To Achieve Goals

(45:07) Building a Platform: Experience, Advice, and Messaging on Jake’s Social Media

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On this week’s episode of the WHOOP Podcast, WHOOP Global Head of Human Performance, Principal Scientist Dr. Kristen Holmes sits down with Lucy Davis, HYROX athlete, ultra-marathon runner, and content creator. Lucy shares the fitness, wellness, and recovery strategies that power her elite performance, including how she maintains a high HRV, rebounds from intense strain, and keeps her WHOOP Age under 18. Lucy opens up about her training strategy, mental health journey, and mission to empower women through sport. Whether you're new to fitness or chasing the podium, this episode offers valuable insights to help you build strength, resilience, and recovery.

(00:21) How Lucy Davis Rebounds From High Strain

(05:29) WHOOP Podcast Rapid Fire Q’s

(08:48) Lucy’s RHR, HRV, And Recovery Recommendations

(11:42) Mastering Fitness as a Hybrid Athlete

(14:14) Training Harder to Improve Hyrox Times

(14:57) Lucy’s Longevity Secrets and WHOOP Age

(19:48) Lucy’s Relationship with Strength Training

(22:00) Staying Grounded While Travelling and Training

(31:16) Mastering Mindset Entering Competition

(33:33) Hyrox, World Records, and Going For More

(37:10) Body Image, Health, and Mentality

(39:17) Empowering Women Through Sport and Fitness

(42:11) Inspiring Athletes and Promoting Participation in Sport

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