On this episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast we talk to Nikki Brammeier (@nikkibrammeier) - a former Olympic cyclist and national cyclocross champion who's now making serious moves in the world of HYROX. In this episode, she joins Greg to chat through her journey from pro cycling to fitness racing, what it's like training and competing as a mum of two, and why fuelling properly has become one of her biggest learnings as an athlete.

We cover:

⏱️ Nikki’s sporting background — from World Cups to Rio 2016

💪 Her transition into HYROX and learning how to train for it

🍽️ RED-S (relative energy deficiency in sport)

🧠 How she thinks about pressure, mindset, and recovery now

🏋️‍♀️ The realities of strength work, running inefficiency, and managing fatigue

🗓️ Periodisation and training around her monthly cycle

💥 Her advice for anyone trying to race and train well with a busy life

There’s loads of insight here from someone who’s performed at the highest level and is now applying that experience to the HYROX world.

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In this episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast we are joined by Sean Noble (@sean_noble7).

Sean has had a huge HYROX season — winning in Dublin with a 55-minute performance, battling with the world’s best in Glasgow, and now leading Team Ireland at the HYROX World Championships in Chicago.

But there’s way more to the story…

In this episode, Sean speaks openly about what drives him — including the personal loss that changed everything. He talks through the highs and lows of his season, including injury heartbreak in Vegas, the controversial Glasgow penalty, and a bounce-back effort that saw him qualify for the Elite 15 twice.

We also dive into his training — from brutal high-intensity sessions to why he skips traditional zone 2, how he's adapting his weight and running style, and what it really takes to compete at this level while holding down a full-time job in commercial law.

It was a great, open, honest chat with a super impressive HYROX athlete.

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In this week's episode we chat with Emilio Aguayo (@aguayotri).

Emilio is a former pro triathlete from Spain who’s quickly become one of the fastest names in HYROX — going sub-60 multiple times and recently clocking one of the top times ever in the Pro division.

In this episode, we dive into:

⏱️ Why he left triathlon (despite reaching the Ironman World Champs)
🧒 How HYROX has helped him be a better dad
⚖️ His thoughts on weight, fuelling, and training at a natural weight
🏋️‍♂️ The switch to strength work after never lifting as a triathlete
🧠 Race mindset, recovery habits, and running training
🔥 His honest take on fast courses, time-based qualification, and what’s next

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📚 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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In this episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast I’m joined by Tom Rodgers. Tom recently made headlines by winning the Last Chance Qualifier in Barcelona and securing his place in the Elite 15 at the HYROX World Championships.

In this episode, we cover a lot — from his triathlon background and transition into HYROX, to the training and mindset shifts that have helped him climb the ranks, all while working shifts as a police officer.

We also talk through his approach to building sled strength, heat adaptation, how he qualified for the Elite 15 Doubles with Chris Woolley, and why he now believes racing smart beats racing hard.

Whether you're aiming to improve your own HYROX performance or just want a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to go from unknown to elite, there's loads to take from this one.

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📚 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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Jake Dearden (@jakedearden_) returns to the Rox Lyfe podcast after a huge year of progress. Since we last spoke, Jake has:

– Run a 2:28 marathon in Berlin

– Qualified for the HYROX Elite 15

– Set a Pro Doubles world record with James Kelly

– Been named England team captain for the relay at the 2025 HYROX World Championships

In this episode, we dig into the training that got him there — including the work that led to that marathon time and his Elite 15 breakthrough. We also chat through his current strength numbers, running times (how quick he is over 5km, 10km, etc), the pressures of working with major sponsors like Red Bull, and the mental load of staying at the top.

If you’re training for HYROX, looking to improve your running, or just curious what it really takes to compete at the highest level — there’s a lot to take away from this one. Jake’s always great to chat with, and this is a really open and insightful conversation.

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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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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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📚 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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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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💥 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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📚 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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