Frog and Dog Pod

Frog and Dog Podcast

Travis Owles (the frog) and Ollie Russell (the dog) are two elite 15 HYROX athletes talking performance across sports.

Episodes

  1. 9h ago

    From Last Place to Sixth at HYROX Hamburg | Frog & Dog

    Ollie Russell and Travis Owles break down their first HYROX Elite Doubles race together after finishing sixth in Hamburg with a time of 50:14.The pair explain how they fell to last place after the SkiErg, adapted their strategy as Ollie struggled and fought their way back through the field. Travis shares what it was like lining up alongside athletes including Dylan Scott, Jake Williamson and Luke Greer.They also discuss the burpee penalty that nearly cost them sixth place, why their result left them one point short of improving their Elite 15 position and how the qualification battle for London and subsequent elite 15 races has become a game of chess.Plus, they reveal what they will change in training, why copying another athlete’s recovery is a mistake and how being selected for drug testing made Travis feel like a Pro!#HYROX #FrogAndDog #BOXROX

  2. Oct 19

    The HYROX Sandbag Transfer That Wrecked Ollie Russell’s Neck

    Ollie Russell prepares to open his HYROX season in Valencia after seven consecutive weeks of high-volume training, with several major rivals waiting on the start line.Ollie breaks down his final race-specific session, how he tapers after 17 to 18-hour training weeks and why the second half of a HYROX race becomes a chess match between athletes. He also explains what he needs to achieve in Valencia before rejoining Travis Owles for their Elite 15 Doubles campaign in Hamburg.Ollie and Travis also revisit the painful sandbag transfer caused by their height difference, compare their racing shoes and discuss the physical reality of training like full-time hybrid athletes.#FrogAndDog #HYROX #BOXROX

  3. Oct 8

    Who are our biggest HYROX rivals?

    Ollie Russell and Travis Owles reveal how their backgrounds in rugby, athletics, gymnastics, boxing and ultrarunning eventually brought them together as a HYROX Doubles team. With Hamburg as their target race, Ollie and Travis explain how they divide each station, communicate under pressure and use their contrasting strengths. They also name their biggest rivals, discuss the times required to compete at elite level and explain why their ultimate goal is to become world champions. The pair also make their early predictions for the 2027 HYROX World Championships and debate whether it is better to race Doubles with a close friend or the fastest available athlete. #HYROX #FrogAndDog #HybridFitness

  4. Sep 24

    David Jackson: From Traumatic Brain Injury to Breath Running Coach and World Record Holder

    Former professional rugby player and breathing coach David Jackson joins Ollie Russell and Travis Owles after completing 100 ultramarathons in 100 days.David explains how a traumatic brain injury ended his rugby career and led him to explore breathing, recovery and endurance performance. He reveals what happened when injury struck during his world record attempt, why he continued, and how more than 850 runners helped carry the challenge forward.They also discuss breathing for running and HYROX, controlling perceived effort, finding rhythm on the SkiErg and why David believes there is nothing waiting at the end of an extreme challenge.The challenge raised more than £45,000 for Headway UK and Head for Change.#DavidJackson #UltraRunning #FrogAndDog

    David Jackson: From Traumatic Brain Injury to Breath Running Coach and World Record Holder

  5. Sep 18

    How Ben Claridge Paces the World’s Fastest Runners

    Elite middle-distance runner and professional pacer Ben Claridge joins Ollie Russell and Travis Owles to explain how he sets the pace in world-class 800m, 1500m and mile races.Ben discusses hitting precise splits at Diamond League meetings in London, Zurich and Stockholm, helping athletes achieve national records and why pacing can mean sacrificing his own racing potential. He also reflects on progressing from a 46.59-second 400m to a 3:58 mile.They also cover carbon-plated spikes, 100km training weeks, genuinely easy running, his 45-minute warm-up and whether Ben could eventually take on HYROX.#BenClaridge #FrogAndDogPodcast #Running

  6. Sep 9

    Frog vs Dog: A 5K Showdown Between Travis and Ollie

    Ollie Russell and Travis Owles break down their head-to-head 5K race at Friday Night Lights in Canary Wharf. After repeatedly exchanging the lead, their battle came down to a final sprint with less than a second separating them.They discuss pacing without reliable GPS data, the mental battle of racing your training partner and what their nearly identical running fitness means for their HYROX Doubles strategy.The pair also explain why they withdrew from HYROX Tenerife, unpack the Strength of Field points system and review Travis’s experience at the Deadly Dozen World Championships.

  7. Sep 3

    From Top Triathlete to HYROX Elite 15 | Fabian Eisenlauer

    Fabian Eisenlauer joins Ollie Russell and Travis Owles to discuss his transition from 12 years of triathlon into elite HYROX racing. Fabian explains how he increased his weight from around 62kg to 72–73kg without losing his running level, why muscular endurance is essential for the sleds and how testing helps him identify the areas that will deliver the greatest improvements. They also discuss securing a World Championship qualification place by 0.1 seconds, his Singles races in New Delhi and Chengdu, building a new German Doubles partnership and the prospect of racing Ollie and Travis in Hamburg.

  8. Aug 26

    Breaking Down Travis' 35:19 10K & a Cornwall Training Block

    Travis Owles breaks down his 35:19 performance in Stratford, completed in 30°C conditions without using live pace or heart-rate data. Travis and Ollie Russell then discuss racing by feel, passing 5K in 17:35, the fatigue that arrived several days later and what the result means for their HYROX Doubles preparation. They also cover their Cornwall training block, building strength with heavy wall balls and sled work, what training volume really means and their upcoming 5K race where they will go head to head.#HYROX #FrogAndDog #HybridFitness

  9. Aug 13

    Ollie Russell and Travis Owles’ Road to the HYROX Elite 15

    Welcome to Frog & Dog, the new podcast with HYROX athletes Ollie Russell and Travis Owles. In episode one, they explain how three consecutive Doubles victories in Warsaw, Lisbon and Riga earned them 315 ranking points—and put them in contention for the HYROX Elite 15. Ollie and Travis also discuss their new partnership, the demands of frequent racing, their different running backgrounds, preparing specifically for HYROX and the confusing Strength of Field system. Plus, they reveal the stories behind the Frog and Dog nicknames. #FrogAndDog #HYROX #Elite15

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Travis Owles (the frog) and Ollie Russell (the dog) are two elite 15 HYROX athletes talking performance across sports.

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  • Creator
    Frog and Dog Podcast
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Frog and Dog Podcast
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