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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

    What to avoid when training for your HYROX “A” race”

    What to avoid when training for your HYROX “A” race”

    May 24, 2026
    1h 0m

    Are you making critical mistakes before your next HYROX race?

    In this episode of the RMR Training Podcast, Rich Ryan and Meg Jacoby break down the biggest mistakes athletes make leading into an A race — especially HYROX World Championships, New York, and major competitions. From overtraining and panic workouts to cutting weight too close to race day, this conversation covers exactly what NOT to do if you want to perform at your highest level.


    00:00 – Intro: The Biggest HYROX Race Prep Mistakes
    05:42 – Why “Cramming Fitness” Before Race Day Backfires
    18:10 – The Mental Pressure That Destroys Performance
    32:25 – Why Cutting Weight Before HYROX Is a Huge Mistake
    49:40 – The Long-Term Mindset Elite Athletes Use to Improve

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