From Paralympian to HYROX - David Wetherill on Pain, Purpose, and Resilience
In this episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast, we chat with David Wetherill (@wetherill.para.fit) - a three-time Paralympian in table tennis, marathon world record holder on crutches, and now a regular face in HYROX.Born with a rare bone development disorder and a heart condition, David’s story is one of resilience, perspective, and purpose. We dive into:✔️ Stoicism, pain, and the mindset behind pushing limits✔️ The story behind his viral table tennis moment✔️ Lessons from competing at three Paralympic Games✔️ Running a sub-6-hour marathon on crutches✔️ His mission to complete an IronmanIt’s an open and thought-provoking conversation packed with honesty, perspective, and lessons that go far beyond sport.🔗 Subscribe for more episodes💥 Supporters of this Episode🏅 MyProtein – Affordable, high-quality supplements to support your HYROX training. Use code ROXLYFE at checkout: https://roxlyfe.com/myprotein🎒 Built For Athletes – Premium backpacks trusted by 150,000+ athletes. Get 15% off automatically at: https://builtforathletes.com/ROXLYFE🧤 The Rox Guys – Lightweight, breathable gloves, with great grip, for fitness racing. Get 15% off with code ROXLYFE or by going to https://www.theroxguys.com/discount/ROXLYFE🔗 Useful Links & Resources🤷 New to HYROX? Start here: https://roxlyfe.com/a-beginners-guide-to-hyrox/📚 Articles & tips: https://roxlyfe.com/🏃♂️ Training plans & coaching: https://roxlyfe.com/coaching/📅 12-week HYROX training plan: https://roxlyfe.com/12-week-training-plan/🥗 Personalised HYROX nutrition: https://roxlyfe.com/nutrition-for-hyrox/📲 Stay Connected📹 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3LDf0XTEWT4Uc_RY4pGOzw?sub_confirmation=1💌 Get weekly HYROX tips by email: https://roxlyfe.com/subscribe/📸 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theroxlyfe/ 💗 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/roxlyfe#HYROX #HybridAthlete #FunctionalFitness #EnduranceTraining
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Kate Davey: HYROX Training, Mindset, and Rebuilding After Injury
In this episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast, we chat with Kate Davey (@precisiongolfkate).Kate’s a regular in the HYROX Elite 15, a relay world record holder, and one of the fastest women ever to compete in the sport.After suffering a devastating injury following the World Championships - one that left her unable to walk - Kate’s been forced to rebuild from the ground up.We talk about how the injury happened, the brutal recovery process, and the mindset, structure, and support that are helping her through it. She also shares practical tips on burpees (she’s seriously good at them!) and how she’s finding motivation through rehab.It’s an open and inspiring conversation about resilience, focus, and what it takes to come back stronger.🔗 Subscribe for more episodes💥 Supporters of this Episode🏅 MyProtein – Affordable, high-quality supplements to support your HYROX training. Use code ROXLYFE at checkout: https://roxlyfe.com/myprotein🎒 Built For Athletes – Premium backpacks trusted by 150,000+ athletes. Get 15% off automatically at: https://builtforathletes.com/ROXLYFE🧤 The Rox Guys – Lightweight, breathable gloves, with great grip, for fitness racing. Get 15% off with code ROXLYFE or by going to https://www.theroxguys.com/discount/ROXLYFE🔗 Useful Links & Resources🤷 New to HYROX? Start here: https://roxlyfe.com/a-beginners-guide-to-hyrox/📚 Articles & tips: https://roxlyfe.com/🏃♂️ Training plans & coaching: https://roxlyfe.com/coaching/📅 12-week HYROX training plan: https://roxlyfe.com/12-week-training-plan/🥗 Personalised HYROX nutrition: https://roxlyfe.com/nutrition-for-hyrox/📲 Stay Connected📹 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3LDf0XTEWT4Uc_RY4pGOzw?sub_confirmation=1💌 Get weekly HYROX tips by email: https://roxlyfe.com/subscribe/📸 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theroxlyfe/ 💗 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/roxlyfe#HYROX #HybridAthlete #FunctionalFitness #EnduranceTraining
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Charlie Botterill: Inside the Rise of HYROX’s Hottest Name
In this episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast we chat with Charlie Botterill. Charlie’s long been one of the most exciting young names in HYROX, and his recent results - including a 54-minute Pro time - have put him firmly in the Elite field, both in singles and doubles. We talk about his decision to go all-in on HYROX, the mindset behind his training, how he structures his training week, what’s driven his big improvements lately, his approach to nutrition, and what it really takes to perform at the top level. It’s a detailed, grounded conversation packed with performance insights, training takeaways, and honest reflections from one of the sport’s hardest-working athletes.🔗 Subscribe for more episodes💥 Supporters of this Episode🏅 MyProtein – Affordable, high-quality supplements to support your HYROX training. Use code ROXLYFE at checkout: https://roxlyfe.com/myprotein🎒 Built For Athletes – Premium backpacks trusted by 150,000+ athletes. Get 15% off automatically at: https://builtforathletes.com/ROXLYFE🧤 The Rox Guys – Lightweight, breathable gloves, with great grip, for fitness racing. Get 15% off with code ROXLYFE or by going to https://www.theroxguys.com/discount/ROXLYFE🔗 Useful Links & Resources🤷 New to HYROX? Start here: https://roxlyfe.com/a-beginners-guide-to-hyrox/📚 Articles & tips: https://roxlyfe.com/🏃♂️ Training plans & coaching: https://roxlyfe.com/coaching/📅 12-week HYROX training plan: https://roxlyfe.com/12-week-training-plan/🥗 Personalised HYROX nutrition: https://roxlyfe.com/nutrition-for-hyrox/📲 Stay Connected📹 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3LDf0XTEWT4Uc_RY4pGOzw?sub_confirmation=1💌 Get weekly HYROX tips by email: https://roxlyfe.com/subscribe/📸 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theroxlyfe/ 💗 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/roxlyfe#HYROX #HybridAthlete #FunctionalFitness #EnduranceTraining
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Ryan Kent on HYROX Training, Mental Toughness, and Life After Loss
In this episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast, we chat with Ryan Kent (@dr0pthehammer) - one of HYROX’s most respected athletes and a long-time presence at the sharp end of the sport.Ryan was the first athlete to break 60 minutes on US soil, a former North American Champion, and the 2023 Chicago Major winner - but this conversation goes far beyond race results.We talk about:✔️ How growing up with a professional bodybuilder and arm-wrestler for a dad shaped his mindset✔️ His early years as a child running prodigy and what drove him to compete✔️ The lessons he learned on The Selection — a brutal special-forces-style TV experiment✔️ How he rebuilt confidence after losing his father and struggling for form✔️ The impact of the late Rylan Schadegg, his doubles partner at the 2025 World ChampionshipsIt’s an honest and powerful chat with one of HYROX’s top athletes - full of perspective, resilience, and lessons in rediscovering your “why.”🔗 Subscribe for more episodes💥 Supporters of this Episode🏅 MyProtein – Affordable, high-quality supplements to support your HYROX training. Use code ROXLYFE at checkout: https://roxlyfe.com/myprotein🎒 Built For Athletes – Premium backpacks trusted by 150,000+ athletes. Get 15% off automatically at: https://builtforathletes.com/ROXLYFE🧤 The Rox Guys – Lightweight, breathable gloves, with great grip, for fitness racing. Get 15% off with code ROXLYFE or by going to https://www.theroxguys.com/discount/ROXLYFE🔗 Useful Links & Resources🤷 New to HYROX? Start here: https://roxlyfe.com/a-beginners-guide-to-hyrox/📚 Articles & tips: https://roxlyfe.com/🏃♂️ Training plans & coaching: https://roxlyfe.com/coaching/📅 12-week HYROX training plan: https://roxlyfe.com/12-week-training-plan/🥗 Personalised HYROX nutrition: https://roxlyfe.com/nutrition-for-hyrox/📲 Stay Connected📹 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3LDf0XTEWT4Uc_RY4pGOzw?sub_confirmation=1💌 Get weekly HYROX tips by email: https://roxlyfe.com/subscribe/📸 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theroxlyfe/ 💗 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/roxlyfe#HYROX #HybridAthlete #FunctionalFitness #EnduranceTraining
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Tiago Lousa on HYROX Coaching, World Records, and Lessons from Kenya
In this episode we get to chat with Tiago Lousa. Tiago is one of the sharpest minds in HYROX — coach to Alex Roncevic and Zara Piergianni, an age group world record holder, former world champion, and respected head coach and gym owner.We recorded this just after Hamburg, where Alex broke the Men’s Pro world record, so Tiago shares a fascinating inside look at that race, how his coaching relationship with Alex’s running coach works, and the changes that helped Alex reach his best-ever form.In this episode, we cover:✔️ Alex Roncevic’s world-record performance and the mindset behind it✔️ How Tiago structures elite training and balances running and strength work✔️ His coaching philosophy — from managing volume to developing durability✔️ The lessons he took from training in Kenya on pacing, easy runs, and recovery✔️ Where he believes HYROX needs to evolve It’s an open, and insightful conversation with one of the sport’s most respected coaches and athletes.🔗 Subscribe for more episodes💥 Supporters of this Episode🏅 MyProtein – Affordable, high-quality supplements to support your HYROX training. Use code ROXLYFE at checkout: https://roxlyfe.com/myprotein🎒 Built For Athletes – Premium backpacks trusted by 150,000+ athletes. Get 15% off automatically at: https://builtforathletes.com/ROXLYFE🧤 The Rox Guys – Lightweight, breathable gloves, with great grip, for fitness racing. Get 15% off with code ROXLYFE or by going to https://www.theroxguys.com/discount/ROXLYFE🔗 Useful Links & Resources🤷 New to HYROX? Start here: https://roxlyfe.com/a-beginners-guide-to-hyrox/📚 Articles & tips: https://roxlyfe.com/🏃♂️ Training plans & coaching: https://roxlyfe.com/coaching/📅 12-week HYROX training plan: https://roxlyfe.com/12-week-training-plan/🥗 Personalised HYROX nutrition: https://roxlyfe.com/nutrition-for-hyrox/📲 Stay Connected📹 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3LDf0XTEWT4Uc_RY4pGOzw?sub_confirmation=1💌 Get weekly HYROX tips by email: https://roxlyfe.com/subscribe/📸 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theroxlyfe/ 💗 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/roxlyfe#HYROX #HybridAthlete #FunctionalFitness #EnduranceTraining
The go-to podcast for HYROX athletes and hybrid fitness fans chasing peak performance. Hosted by HYROX commentator Greg Williams, each episode features in-depth interviews with world-class athletes, rising stars, and expert coaches shaping the hybrid training scene. You’ll get race-day insights, proven training tips, behind-the-scenes stories, and strategic breakdowns from the front lines of HYROX competition. Whether you're aiming for a new PB or just want to stay plugged into the sport’s evolution, this show delivers the knowledge and motivation to push your limits. New episodes weekly.
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