HYROX Rundown presented by Race Brain

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HYROX Rundown is the ultimate podcast for hybrid racing fans and athletes. Hosted by Matt Mason, this show dives deep into the world of HYROX, featuring interviews with the top athletes from around the globe. Each episode brings you race coverage, media insights, and expert analysis, with special guests Rich Ryan, Brakken Kraker, and Jack Bauer joining the conversation. Whether you’re chasing your next PR, staying up to date on the latest competition, or just looking for insider tips from the pros, Race Brain has you covered.

  1. 1D AGO

    HYROX Hot Takes: Lotttta People Askin'!

    Race Brain is back with a loaded HYROX mailbag: Elite 15 debates (roll-downs included), mixed doubles chaos, wall ball “fixes,” super shoes, and the eternal question—why does nobody pop for PEDs? Plus: race recaps from Istanbul and Nice (including a CrossFitter finally breaking sub-60), the sub-60 women’s club gets even tighter, and we talk Cole Hocker’s American indoor mile record (3:45.94) and what that kind of runner would do in HYROX.Drop your takes: Who’s your dark horse to qualify by region? 👇 Got it. Clean timestamps. No names. All business. 00:00 1.95-Mile PR, Zone 5 Suffering & Why the 2-Mile Hurts So Bad09:40 Indoor Mile Record Reaction & What That Speed Means for HYROX18:25 Istanbul & Nice Recap: Sub-60 Breakthrough + Big Points Shifts32:10 Elite 15 Debate: Roll Downs, Definitions & Qualification Drama48:45 Mailbag Madness: Mixed Doubles, Wall Ball Fixes, Super Shoes & Dark Horses

    1h 16m

  2. FEB 9

    HYROX Phoenix Pro Doubles Recap

    Full breakdown of HYROX Phoenix Pro Doubles featuring a new world record, Elite 15 qualification drama, no-rep controversy, and early World Championship predictions. We analyze the performances, the qualification system, and what it all means for Worlds. 00:00 Mic is back + Super Bowl “I hope both teams lost” energy 04:10 Women’s Pro Doubles recap: new world record + is the women’s doubles gap too big? 12:45 Qualification system + roll-downs: why fields aren’t filling (travel + timing + pro cards) 22:30 Men’s Pro Doubles recap: 4 seconds off the world record + wall-ball no-rep chaos 31:40 Worlds + Regionals outlook: favorites, lurking contenders, and the North America showdown

    1h 2m

  3. FEB 5

    Hyrox Phoenix recap with James Kelly

    Phoenix delivered peak HYROX chaos: a near–world record win, a late-race comeback for the ages, judging controversy on key movements, and a dominant women’s performance that reshapes the Worlds conversation. We break down the tactics, the turning points, and what the results mean for qualifying and the next major races.00:00 – Phoenix recap: why this race was pure chaos10:05 – Men’s race turning point: the moment the win swung20:40 – Biggest comeback: lunges + wall balls changed everything35:15 – Judging controversy: wall balls + burpees + inconsistency54:30 – Women’s dominance + doubles world record discussion

    1h 31m

  4. JAN 26

    HYROX Phoenix Elite 15 Draft

    Phoenix Elite 15 Draft is here. Race Brain fantasy-picks the HYROX Phoenix field (3 men/3 women/1 wild card), debates percent-of-winner nonsense, and calls the biggest winners, bounce-backs, and doubles storylines. 0:00 — Snowpocalypse, internet chaos, and the Phoenix Elite 15 Draft begins6:25 — “Percent of Winner” is officially part of HYROX… and Bracken takes credit anyway18:40 — Draft starts: Joanna Wetrick goes early, Ronovich debate, and the first big swings33:10 — Dylan Scott stock 📈 + “running as a weapon” talk (terrifying for the field)1:04:30 — Doubles storylines: Rich + Plo return, Hunter + Jake, and Lauren + Vivian vs Joanna + Jess Want weekly HYROX/Hybrid race intel like this? Sign up for Race Brain Media — quick, free, and straight to your inbox: https://www.racebrain.media/tag/newsletter/

    1h 28m

  5. JAN 22

    HYROX Elite 15 Qualification System Explained (2026 Update)

    HYROX officially announced the new Elite 15 qualification system. We break down the points, percent-of-winner model, major race weighting, and what it actually means for athletes.00:00 Emergency pod: HYROX Elite 15 qualifying system finally drops03:35 What’s new: auto-qual retired + points/percent-of-winner era begins08:20 How points work: race tiers (Pro vs Regional Elite vs Majors vs Worlds) + % thresholds15:10 Big debate: 5 races required (travel, access, injuries) — who benefits most?24:40 Controversy corner: same-nationality doubles rule + “gaming the system” loopholes Want weekly HYROX/Hybrid race intel like this? Sign up for Race Brain Media — quick, free, and straight to your inbox: https://www.racebrain.media/tag/newsletter/

    1h 11m

  6. JAN 19

    HYROX Phoenix Course Map Breakdown + Elite 15 Power Rankings

    HYROX Phoenix preview with the Racerbrain crew and Greg (The Rox Life): course map chaos, Elite 15 power rankings for men and women, big debates at the top, and a little classic HYROX madness to close it out. 00:00 — Full crew reunion + Greg “Voice of HYROX” energy, warm intros, and immediate chaos 08:45 — HYROX Phoenix course map breakdown: why the layout is… a decision (traffic engineer rant included) 23:10 — Men’s Elite 15 power rankings: Ronovich vs Tim vs Dylan vs Hunter + the Charlie vs Hiddy knife fight 44:30 — Women’s power rankings: Joanna locked at #1, Lauren vs Vivian debate, and what to do with Meg’s injury uncertainty 1:05:20 — Marathon vs HYROX flex-off + Jake Dearden insanity + the “HYROX dating app” (Station 9… sure, why not) 5 Timestamp Highlights

    1h 12m

  7. JAN 13

    Hyrox Regional Rankings + Over/Under

    The boys are back: Matt Mason, Dawson Miller, and Jack Bower break down the most up-to-date HYROX regional rankings and what’s about to change with Phoenix + Warsaw still ahead. We go deep on: North America bubble battles (who sneaks into the Top 15?) Women’s shakeups (injuries, comebacks, and sleepers) Europe = absolute mayhem (Elite 15 talent outside the Top 15) APAC strategy (travel vs. playing the easier path) A full round of over/unders: roll-downs, podiums, penalties, protests, world records, and even Matt’s Phoenix time 😅 Drop your predictions in the comments: Who qualifies in Phoenix? Who gets the DC spot? Who wins the regional crowns? 00:00 – Matching Wisconsin hats + “bubonic plague” story + Grindfest recap 08:45 – North America Men: current Top 15 + who could jump in (bubble watch) 17:40 – North America Women: injuries, Phoenix movers, and sleeper picks 30:20 – Europe Regionals: “Elite 15 race” depth + insane cut lines 48:10 – Over/Unders: podium predictions, penalties, protests, world records + Phoenix bets

    1h 21m

  8. JAN 7

    HYROX Season Halfway Point: Elite 15 Rankings, Stock Up/Down, and Phoenix Major Preview

    The HYROX Rundown is back — with a slightly broken voice and fully unbroken opinions. We recap the first half of the HYROX season, hit lightning-round surprises, break down Elite 15 tiers for men and women. 00:00 — Host is down bad: laryngitis vibes, ear infection, and “adults can get these?” 03:05 — Jack sits next to an 1984 Olympic gold medalist on a flight (casual flex) 10:40 — Lightning Round: Biggest surprises — Joanna Wetrick, Charlie Bottrill, Cole Learn 18:55 — Elite 15 tiers: Men & Women championship favorites vs podium threats vs breakthroughs 33:30 — Stock Up / Stock Down + Mispriced athletes + bold Worlds predictions (and Phoenix pressure)

    1h 1m
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HYROX Rundown is the ultimate podcast for hybrid racing fans and athletes. Hosted by Matt Mason, this show dives deep into the world of HYROX, featuring interviews with the top athletes from around the globe. Each episode brings you race coverage, media insights, and expert analysis, with special guests Rich Ryan, Brakken Kraker, and Jack Bauer joining the conversation. Whether you’re chasing your next PR, staying up to date on the latest competition, or just looking for insider tips from the pros, Race Brain has you covered.

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