The Jake Dearden Podcast

Olympian to co-founder of HYROX | Mo Fuerste | Ep 48

The Jake Dearden Podcast

Show Notes

In this episode, Jake Dearden sits down with HYROX co-founder and three-time Olympian Mo Fuerste to discuss the story behind HYROX, how it became a global fitness phenomenon, his Olympic career, the future of the sport, and much more.

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00:00 Meet HYROX Co-Founder Mo Fürste 05:15 The Origin Story of HYROX 14:30 Designing the Perfect Race Format 24:45 Why HYROX Never Changes 34:20 The Story Behind the HYROX Name 42:00 Growing HYROX Into a Global Brand 52:30 Judging, Penalties & Fair Competition 1:03:15 Drug Testing & Protecting the Sport 1:14:30 The Future of HYROX & Hybrid Racing

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