095: The Evolution Of The Endurance Athlete With Rich Ryan and Ryan Kent

In this episode, we talk competitive hybrid athletics, specifically preparing for HYROX Dallas on November 23 with RMR Training's Rich Ryan and Ryan Kent. We kick off with the inclusive and inspiring fitness culture in Austin, specifics about the Elite 15 qualification system, and the importance of proper training, nutrition, and mental preparation.

We also share personal anecdotes and insights from our individual journies, including the evolution of training methodologies, the importance of staying in touch with high-intensity efforts, and managing nutrition effectively.00:00 Intros

Chapters

00:23 Morning Run and Austin's Fitness Culture

02:19 Diving into HYROX

02:32 HYROX Elite 15 Explained

04:10 Qualifying for Elite 15

05:30 HYROX Course Challenges

06:17 Evolution of HYROX

07:05 Training Strategies and Improvements

10:12 Aerobic Capacity and Erg Training

11:45 Stay Power and Training Balance

17:03 Data-Driven vs. Intuitive Training

31:44 Defining a Hybrid Athlete

35:00 Transition from Spartan to HYROX

40:47 Meeting and Rivalry

42:18 Rivalry and Motivation

42:39 Fitness Comeback and Relocation

43:22 Friendship and Training Partnership

44:17 Steeplechase: The Hybrid Event

47:34 Evolution of Endurance Athletes

50:04 Nutrition and Performance

55:32 Challenges with Food and Training

01:07:19 Fueling Strategies for Competitions

01:15:36 Workout Planning and Pacing

01:20:53 Conclusion and Future Plans

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