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How Annie Emilsson Became One of HYROX's Fastest Rising Stars
2026/07/23 | 40 mins.In this episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast, we chat with Annie Emilsson, one of the fastest rising athletes in HYROX.
After making her HYROX debut just seven months ago, Annie has already recorded multiple sub-58 minute Pro performances while balancing a full-time career as a management consultant.
In this conversation, we discuss:
How she became one of the fastest athletes in HYROX despite barely running
The training changes that transformed her endurance
The lessons she learned from her disappointing 2026 HYROX World Championship race
How she's balancing a demanding full-time career with elite-level HYROX training
The key to maintaining fitness while injured
Her thoughts on qualifying for the Elite 15 and the challenge of racing so frequently
Why lactate testing and heart rate zones have changed the way she trains
Her best burpee broad jump technique tips
The mindset she uses to push through the toughest moments in racing
Her sporting background, and ambitions in HYROX
Whether you're aiming for your first HYROX or chasing an Elite 15 qualification, Annie shares plenty of practical insights into training smarter, managing injuries and performing at the highest level.
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🎒 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
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#HYROX #HybridAthlete #FunctionalFitness #EnduranceTrainingCharlie Searle on HYROX Training, Fast Lunges, Mindset and World Champs Success
2026/07/16 | 39 mins.In this episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast, we chat with Charlie Searle, one of HYROX's fastest-rising athletes and a World Championship Elite Doubles medallist.
Charlie has a Pro Singles personal best of 60:11 and finished an impressive 2025/26 season with a third-place finish in the Elite Doubles at the HYROX World Championships alongside Lauren Stockley, as well as winning the Mixed Doubles age group world title.
In this conversation, we discuss:
How reducing her training volume actually helped her become a better HYROX athlete
Why she believes many athletes do far more training than they need to
How she structures her running and strength training across a typical week
The training behind some of the fastest lunges in HYROX
The eating disorder that nearly took her life and how that experience shaped her mindset
How she deals with pressure and difficult moments during a HYROX race
Why quality and purpose matter more than simply adding more training volume
The importance of building your training from your own base rather than copying elite athletes
Whether you're chasing an elite HYROX time or simply looking to train smarter and improve your race performance, there's plenty of practical advice in this episode.
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💥 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/
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#HYROX #HybridAthlete #FunctionalFitness #EnduranceTrainingPelayo Menendez Fernandez on HYROX Injury Recovery, Race Strategy and Training
2026/07/09 | 55 mins.In this episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast, we chat with Pelayo Menendez Fernandez, one of the world's top HYROX athletes and a World Championship Elite Doubles medallist.
After being forced to withdraw from the 2025 World Championships with a ruptured Achilles, Pelayo spent seven months rebuilding from injury before returning to finish third at the 2026 HYROX World Championships alongside Rich Ryan.
In this conversation, we discuss:
How he used the BikeErg to maintain fitness during seven months away from running
The mindset shift that helped him return stronger
Why he believes many HYROX athletes train the wrong way
How he structures his season between off-season and race-specific training
The detailed planning behind an Elite Doubles race with Rich Ryan
Why movement efficiency matters more than maximum strength
His best technique tips for faster burpees, lunges and wall balls
His approach to racing, recovery, nutrition and travel
Where he thinks HYROX is heading over the next few years
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💥 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 #EnduranceTrainingDylan Scott - 2026 HYROX World Champion on Mindset, Race Strategy and Training
2026/07/02 | 1hIn this episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast, we chat with Dylan Scott, fresh from becoming the 2026 HYROX World Champion after one of the most dramatic finishes the sport has ever seen
A week after his victory in Stockholm, Dylan reflects on what it actually felt like to finally achieve the goal he'd been chasing for six years, and the mindset that's already driving him towards defending the title.
We also discuss:
* The race strategy behind his World Championship victory
* Why becoming a father has made him a better athlete
* How he trains his burpee broad jumps, sled push and other key HYROX stations
* The biggest lessons from the best season of his career
* His thoughts on the future of HYROX, elite qualification and drug testing
* The training benchmarks he uses to judge elite fitness
* What still frustrates him about his own performances
* A few great Dylan stories along the way!
Whether you're chasing your first HYROX finish or trying to compete at the highest level, this episode is packed with practical training insights, race strategy and the mindset of a newly crowned world champion.
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💥 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 #EnduranceTrainingJoanna Wietrzyk on HYROX World Championship Lessons, Running Volume and Elite Mindset
2026/06/25 | 46 mins.In this episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast, we chat with Joanna Wietrzyk, fresh from one of the most remarkable seasons the sport has seen.
Joanna became the first athlete in HYROX history to win all four Elite 15 Majors in a single season, set a world record, and finished second at the world championships. A few days after Worlds, she joins the podcast to reflect on the highs, the disappointments, and the lessons she'll take into next season.
In this episode, we cover:
✔️ Her honest reflections on finishing second at the World Championships
✔️ Whether she'd approach next season differently in any way
✔️ The training principles behind her success, including high running volume and aerobic development
✔️ How she handles pressure, expectations, and being the athlete everyone wants to beat
✔️ The reality of being an Elite level athlete in HYROX
✔️ What she believes is possible for the future of women's Pro HYROX performance
✔️ Her sporting background and the competitive mindset that drives her success
We also discuss the rapidly improving women's field, and the legacy she hopes to build both inside and outside the sport.
It was a great chat with a very special athlete, and I think you'll really enjoy it.
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💥 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
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About Rox Lyfe - The HYROX Podcast
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 HYROX 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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