Show Notes
Hunter McIntyre is one of the most fascinating athletes in the world, a 10x world champion who went from addiction and rehab to becoming a dominant force in endurance and HYROX.
In this episode, Hunter opens up about his lowest point, his transformation into an elite athlete, the rise of HYROX, how he approaches training, his mindset around winning, his controversial views on nutrition, and what comes next as he considers moving from athlete to mentor.
00:00 — Welcome to Hunter McIntyre’s Ranch 01:29 — From Trouble to 10x World Champion 03:24 — Where Hunter’s Obsession Began 05:38 — His Lowest Point: Heroin & Rehab 09:04 — The Trident Tattoo & Turning His Life Around 17:38 — Discovering Spartan Racing 26:07 — How Hunter Helped Build HYROX 35:03 — How Elite Athletes Should Actually Train 44:16 — The HYROX World Championship Controversy 51:09 — Visualisation, “The Wave” & What Comes Next
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