Show Notes
The early-season HYROX points race is underway. Paul and Jude Reynolds break down the results from HYROX Istanbul and Chengdu, what they mean for Elite 15 and Challenger qualification, and which athletes have taken advantage of the opening races. They also discuss whether Luke Greer and Jake Williamson are now the team to beat in Men’s Doubles, the new HYROX shoes coming from PUMA and Nike, and the rapid growth of fitness racing in China. Jude then explains why he has significantly reduced his training volume for a deload week, while Paul shares what his own eight-hour training week looks like. They also examine James Kelly’s decision to step back and why recovery needs to begin before an athlete reaches burnout. Follow & Subscribe: 🎙 New episodes every week — follow Hybrid Fitness Report on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favourite platform 📸 Instagram: @hybridfitnesspod Music by Infinite NCS Music @InfiniteNCSMusic Hyrbrid Fitness Report is part of the BoxRox network. Download the app for all the latest on competitive fitness and fitness training. 📸 Instagram: @boxrox With thanks to our sponsors WoDLETE. For 20% off and free delivery on orders over £50, go to wodlete.co.uk and use the code HFRPOD20.
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Jude and Paul Reynolds reunite to review a chaotic week of HYROX racing in Gdańsk and Valencia. Jude breaks down his 57:33 third-place finish in Gdańsk and his faster 56:45 in Valencia, explaining how difficult sled lanes affected both races and forced him to adapt after the second station. He also reveals how approximately 700mg of caffeine, no water and a third race in seven days led to his first HYROX DNF. Paul reflects on his own Valencia race, including an accidental extra lap, while Jude explains why athletes should learn to race by feel instead of allowing heart-rate data to dictate their effort. Finally, they rank CrossFit in the Hybrid Fitness League and deliver the controversial verdict that rugby is the better all-round test of fitness. #HYROX #HybridFitnessReport #BOXROX Follow & Subscribe: 🎙 New episodes every week — follow Hybrid Fitness Report on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favourite platform 📸 Instagram: @hybridfitnesspod Music by Infinite NCS Music @InfiniteNCSMusic Hyrbrid Fitness Report is part of the BOXROX network. Download the app for all the latest on competitive fitness and fitness training. 📸 Instagram: @boxrox With thanks to our sponsors WoDLETE. For 20% off and free delivery on orders over £50, go to wodlete.co.uk and use the code HFRPOD20 at wodlete.co.uk 📸 Instagram: @wodlete #HYROX #HYROXWorlds #HybridFitnessReport
New York Times journalist Calum Marsh joins Jude and Paul Reynolds to explore how CrossFit grew from a backyard barbecue into a global fitness phenomenon, and how the world it created helped HYROX thrive. Calum explains why CrossFit initially resisted merchandise, sponsorships and other opportunities to make money. He also examines Greg Glassman’s influence, the Reebok partnership and the difference between CrossFit as a company and CrossFit as a training methodology. They debate whether HYROX places enough value on strength, why elite CrossFitters cannot simply walk into HYROX and dominate, and why CrossFit athletes should embrace the sport. Calum also discusses his book, The Glass Box, and what marathon training taught him about the demands of becoming a true hybrid athlete. #CalumMarsh #HybridFitnessReport #BOXROX Follow & Subscribe: 🎙 New episodes every week — follow Hybrid Fitness Report on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favourite platform 📸 Instagram: @hybridfitnesspod Music by Infinite NCS Music @InfiniteNCSMusic Hyrbrid Fitness Report is part of the BOXROX network. Download the app for all the latest on competitive fitness and fitness training. 📸 Instagram: @boxrox With thanks to our sponsors WoDLETE. For 20% off and free delivery on orders over £50, go to wodlete.co.uk and use the code HFRPOD20 at wodlete.co.uk 📸 Instagram: @wodlete #HYROX #HYROXWorlds #HybridFitnessReport
Former Australian Special Forces soldier and HYROX Elite 15 athlete Jon Wynn joins Jude and Paul Reynolds to share the remarkable story behind his sporting career. Jon discusses his military service and deployments to Afghanistan, the trauma that followed and his battle with addiction. He explains why he refuses to hide his past, how fitness supported his recovery and how HYROX gave him a new competitive purpose. They also explore Jon’s rapid rise into the Elite 15, the severe knee problem he has raced through and the major surgery that could determine whether he competes again. Jon reflects on choosing his long-term health and family, preparing mentally for life without running and remaining open to whatever his next chapter brings. #JonWynn #HYROX #HybridFitnessReport Follow & Subscribe: 🎙 New episodes every week — follow Hybrid Fitness Report on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favourite platform 📸 Instagram: @hybridfitnesspod Music by Infinite NCS Music @InfiniteNCSMusic Hyrbrid Fitness Report is part of the BOXROX network. Download the app for all the latest on competitive fitness and fitness training. 📸 Instagram: @boxrox With thanks to our sponsors WoDLETE. For 20% off and free delivery on orders over £50, go to wodlete.co.uk and use the code HFRPOD20 at wodlete.co.uk 📸 Instagram: @wodlete #HYROX #HYROXWorlds #HybridFitnessReport
Madelyn Eybergen joins Jude and Paul Reynolds after an extraordinary introduction to HYROX. Having only made her Pro debut in December 2025, she recorded a 57:37 at the World Championships, won her age group by four minutes and placed second across the entire age-group field. Madelyn breaks down her Worlds performance, where she remained in zone three for almost the entire race, and her battle with Lauren Weeks at HYROX Salt Lake City. She also explains why runners can struggle with wall balls, how she balances running, strength work and cross-training, and what she must improve to compete at the highest level. With qualification for the HYROX Elite 15 and the 2028 Olympics both in her sights, Madelyn discusses why she refuses to choose between the two ambitions. #MadelynEybergen #HYROX #HybridFitnessReport Follow & Subscribe: 🎙 New episodes every week — follow Hybrid Fitness Report on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favourite platform 📸 Instagram: @hybridfitnesspod Music by Infinite NCS Music @InfiniteNCSMusic Hyrbrid Fitness Report is part of the BOXROX network. Download the app for all the latest on competitive fitness and fitness training. 📸 Instagram: @boxrox With thanks to our sponsors WoDLETE. For 20% off and free delivery on orders over £50, go to wodlete.co.uk and use the code HFRPOD20 at wodlete.co.uk 📸 Instagram: @wodlete #HYROX #HYROXWorlds #HybridFitnessReport
Jack Driscoll joins Jude and Paul Reynolds on the Hybrid Fitness Report after leaving the fire service to pursue HYROX full time. With a 55:23 personal best, five wins last season and a second-place finish at the Age Group World Championships, Jack is now targeting a place in the Elite 15 at the HYROX World Championships in Hong Kong. Jack discusses training around 24-hour firefighter shifts, the consequences of under-recovering and why eight to nine hours of sleep has already transformed his preparation. He also shares his powerlifting numbers, running times, unconventional hybrid challenges and decision to remove anything that was not making him a better HYROX athlete. #JackDriscoll #HYROX #HybridFitnessReport *Note - Jude had a couple of sound issues while recording so drops out at a couple of points in this episode. Follow & Subscribe: 🎙 New episodes every week — follow Hybrid Fitness Report on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favourite platform 📸 Instagram: @hybridfitnesspod Music by Infinite NCS Music @InfiniteNCSMusic Hyrbrid Fitness Report is part of the BOXROX network. Download the app for all the latest on competitive fitness and fitness training. 📸 Instagram: @boxrox With thanks to our sponsors WoDLETE. For 20% off and free delivery on orders over £50, go to wodlete.co.uk and use the code HFRPOD20 at wodlete.co.uk 📸 Instagram: @wodlete #HYROX #HYROXWorlds #HybridFitnessReport