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    RMR Training Podcast

    RMR Training Podcast

    About

    Training and racing conversations for the HYROX, and Hybrid athletes. The RMR Training podcast features elite coaches and world-champion athletes Rich Ryan, Meg Jacoby, and Ryan Kent. 

    Hosted By

    Rich Ryan, Meg Jacoby, Ryan Kent

    The Danger of Overtraining for HYROX

    The Danger of Overtraining for HYROX

    October 19, 2025
    54m

    HYROX training got you guessing? In this episode, we break down overtraining vs under-recovering, what coaches really mean by “junk miles,” how to use Zone 2 without losing speed, and the strength work that actually carries to race day. With Meg Jacoby and Ryan Kent, we cover weekly structure, heart-rate pitfalls for beginners, unilateral strength, and practical recovery (sleep, carbs, stress management).


    What you’ll learn

    How to spot under-recovery before it becomes a plateau

    When Zone 2 helps (and when it’s just slow shuffling)

    The “gray zone” trap & how to structure hard/easy days

    Why individualized PT: blanket advice

    Simple recovery wins: sleep, carbs, and non-training stress relief


    Chapters

    00:00 – Intro + Roxop sponsor, why data matters

    07:12 – Surgeon vs. Physio: longevity, back-to-run, unilateral strength

    18:45 – “Junk miles” & Zone 2: beginner heart rate, walk/jog strategy, cadence/positions

    34:20 – The gray zone trap: stacking intensity, weekly design that actually works

    49:05 – Fast fixes: sleep, carbs, stress outlets + race updates (Atlanta, Chicago doubles, Stuttgart)


    Work with us

    Coaching & programs for HYROX and hybrid athletes—DM or check the link in the show notes.


    #HYROX #HybridTraining #Overtraining #Zone2 #RunningTips #StrengthTraining #EnduranceTraining #RMRTraining #MegJacoby #RyanKent

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