Rich Ryan (@richryan610) is back on the Rox Lyfe podcast! One of the fastest men in HYROX history, Rich holds the Pro Doubles world record (48:31) and is currently ranked 4th all-time in the Pro division.

We cover a huge amount in this episode — from how he’s changed his training approach, to mindset, travel, HYROX footwear, and how he sees the sport evolving.

Rich is a really knowledgeable guy, and always fun to chat to, and I think there's lot to take away from this conversation.

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In this week’s podcast I sat down with Hidde Weersma ( @hidde.w) — fresh off qualifying for the Elite 15 at the 2025 HYROX World Championships after a brilliant 2nd-place finish at the Last Chance Qualifier in Barcelona🔥

Hidde is:✔️ A 3x Age Group World Champion✔️ Captain of the Dutch relay team at the 2024 Worlds✔️ A top-level coach working with HYROX athletes and Dutch Olympic teams

In this episode we talk about:🏃‍♂️ How his training has changed this season🧠 His mindset and approach to racing👕 The story behind the name on his shirt in Manchester… and loads more.

It’s a fun, insightful chat with a great guy and I’ll think you’ll really enjoy it💥

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🤷 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/⁠

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💥 Want to improve your HYROX time using real sport science? In this episode of the Rox Lyfe Podcast, I’m joined by Gommaar D’Hulst from @wod_science, who’s known for turning complex sports science into clear, practical advice for functional fitness athletes. Whether it’s balancing strength and endurance, recovering smarter, or understanding what actually drives performance, Gommaar helps us apply the science that matters. We dive into:⚡️ The interference effect (and how to train around it)🏃‍♂️ Smart running strategies for HYROX 🍽️ Evidence-based nutrition & recovery tips 🧠 Technique tweaks that make a big difference...and loads more!If you’re serious about HYROX performance, you’ll find gold in this episode.

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🎒 Built For Athletes – Premium backpacks trusted by 150,000+ athletes. Get 15% off automatically at: https://builtforathletes.com/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/
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