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    RMR Training Podcast

    RMR Training Podcast

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    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. 

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    Rich Ryan, Meg Jacoby, Ryan Kent

    The HYROX Training Pyramid: What to Prioritize for Faster Race Times

    The HYROX Training Pyramid: What to Prioritize for Faster Race Times

    August 17, 2026
    1h 17m

    What should you actually prioritize in HYROX training? Rich Ryan, Meg Jacoby, and Ryan Kent break down the HYROX training pyramid, from aerobic fitness and movement quality to strength, threshold work, muscular endurance, and race-specific speed. Learn what matters most—and what you probably don’t need to spend as much time on.

    00:20 – Building the HYROX Training Pyramid
    20:20 – Why Aerobic Fitness Comes First
    24:45 – Movement Quality & Building Base Strength
    35:00 – Threshold Training: Running vs. Ergs
    40:00 – Muscular Endurance, VO2 Max & Race Speed

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