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The 2026/2027 HYROX Elite Race Series kicks off with the opening race in Hamburg, Germany, offering the season’s very first auto-qualification spots (Top 3) for the HYROX World Championships.Ian Kay joins us to discuss the official start lists across all four divisions: Elite 15 and Challenger 15, Solo and Doubles. We break down the impact of the new points qualification system, track the big-name absences and the newcomers and deliver our podium predictions.Where to Watch:Live coverage of the Elite 15 divisions streams on the official HYROX YouTube Channel, beginning 30 minutes before wave start times. (Note: Challenger 15 divisions are not broadcast on the live feed).

What does it actually take to build the fastest-growing sport on the planet? In this episode of Hybrid Sport Media, we’re joined by someone operating at the very centre of the sport....HYROX Regional Director, HYROX365 APAC Operations Manager and Elite 15 Head Judge - Gee Robson.Gee talks us through the day-to-day reality of scaling HYROX across the APAC region, how the sport is shifting fitness culture for women, and why HYROX is creating massive leadership and coaching opportunities across the industry, especially for females.We also discuss the world of Elite 15 judging, where Gee breaks down what it takes to do the job under immense pressure, how she drowns out the noise to make split-second calls on world-class athletes and where the sport is heading over the next decade.You can find Gee here on Instagram.

WE'RE BACK! The unintentional break is over and now we're back with even bigger and better episodes than before. In this episode, we sit down with our favourite HYROX Elite 15 athlete - JK aka James Kelly (or Jimmy Jam) - to talk about what really goes through the minds of the elite and how he handles setbacks. James talks about the myth of the "flawless" elite performance and breaks down the brutal reality of racing at the highest level.From blowing up early in the race to dealing with pre-race niggles and training anxiety, James shares his practical, no-nonsense mental tools that any hybrid athlete can use on race day and in life.

Tom Rodgers is one of the fastest HYROX athletes in not only Australia, but globally. After cementing his spot in the Elite 15 with a win at the Barcelona LCQ in 2025, and a massive 6th-place finish at the Chicago HYROX World Championships, he looked unstoppable. Then, the injuries happened...In this episode of Hybrid Sport Media, Tom takes us behind the scenes of a devastating 12-month period. He breaks down the timeline of his dual setbacks: first being diagnosed with osteitis pubis after racing in Perth, followed by a sacral stress fracture just as he was preparing for his comeback at the APAC Regional.Tom opens up about the frustration of back-to-back injuries, the brutal mental health challenges of losing the sport you love and how nutrition has played a major role in his recovery. Tom shares the exact roadmap he is using to get back to the start line. If you are an athlete dealing with an injury, a setback, or just want to know what it truly takes to have the mindset of an Elite 15 contender...this episode is a masterclass in resilience from Tom Rodger!

In this episode, we're joined by one of the youngest, brightest and most resilient stars in HYROX racing - Elite 15 athlete Charlie Botterill.Fresh off a massive breakthrough HYROX season, Charlie takes us behind the scenes of his Elite 15 rise, from going full-time in the sport to locking in an incredible 3rd place at the Melbourne Major and 4th place at the Stockholm World Championships.But a breakout season isn't without its hurdles... Charlie opens up about the tough mental tests in Phoenix and Warsaw and addresses the "elephant in the room" from Stockholm - the infamous wall ball camera debacle. Tune in to hear how he handled the wall ball moment, his take on the HYROX appeal and the ultimate lessons in resilience that proved he undeniably belongs at the very top of the sport.We also dive into his doubles success with Ollie, that grueling 3rd-place relay finish,and what the future holds for Charlie's upcoming season.

Chris Bayens, founder of The Bayens Method, has built one of the fastest-growing coaching businesses in hybrid sport, working with everyone from first-time HYROX athletes through to Elite 15 competitors. In this episode, we dive into the coaching philosophies that have helped athletes perform at the highest level and explore why data is becoming one of the biggest performance advantages in fitness racing.We unpack the role of HRV, resting heart rate, pacing and recovery metrics, discussing how Chris uses data to make smarter training decisions without losing the human element of coaching. Whether you're wondering if your low HRV means you should skip a session or you're trying to understand what metrics actually matter, this episode is packed with practical insights.We also recap the latest HYROX Sydney results and what they mean for the Elite 15 points system before looking ahead to the future of HYROX, coaching and hybrid sport.You can find Chris via Instagram - @thebayensmethod

What does it really take to coach some of the world's fastest HYROX athletes?This week on Hybrid Sport Media, we sit down with endurance and hybrid performance coach Ryan Geiger, who coaches HYROX elite athletes such as Calypso Sheridan, Meg Martin and Katherine Fahsbender.Before becoming one of the most respected coaches in endurance sports, Ryan represented the U.S. National Team in mountain biking and competed professionally, building a foundation in elite endurance sport that now shapes his coaching philosophy.In this conversation, we dive into what separates good athletes from world-class performers, how Ryan balances running and strength for HYROX success, why personalised coaching consistently outperforms generic training plans and the role data should play in performance.Ryan also shares insights into coaching elite athletes, managing training peaks, developing the mental side of performance and where he believes HYROX and fitness racing are heading over the next decade.Whether you're chasing a personal best, aiming for Elite 15 or simply want to train smarter, this episode is packed with practical coaching insights from one of the best in the business! You can find out more about Geiger Coaching via the links below: Geiger Coaching InstagramGeiger Coaching Website

The Road to Stockholm is almost complete...In this very special preview episode, we're joined by Ian Kay and Chris Bayens to break down the highly anticipated 25-26 HYROX World Championships at Stockholm's Strawberry Arena on 18-21 June.From Joanna Wietrzyk's pursuit of HYROX domination and Lauren Weeks' challenge to stop her, to perhaps the deepest men's Elite 15 field we've ever seen, we dive into every major storyline, dark horse, podium prediction and championship contender across the Elite 15 solo and doubles divisions.We also discuss the return of the Mixed Relay Invitational, prize money, the future of HYROX's qualification system and the major changes coming next season—including the end of the Major races, the introduction of Challenger Division and the new points-based pathway to elite competition.If you're watching the World Championships next week, this is your complete guide to the Road to Stockholm - the final stretch!

Fitness racing is evolving fast - and GRID Hybrid is helping lead the charge!In this episode, we sit down with founder Nicola MacBeth to unpack how GRID went from an idea inside the fitness industry to one of the fastest-growing team racing formats across Australia, New Zealand and the UK.Nicola shares the story behind creating the GRID race format, the realities of running large-scale fitness events behind the scenes, and how gyms are benefiting from being part of the movement. We also dive into the future of fitness racing in the APAC region, the importance of strong female leadership within the industry and the long-term vision for GRID beyond 2026.You can find out more about GRID here.

On this episode of the Hybrid Sport Media podcast, we sit down with rising HYROX star Alyssa McElheny following her breakthrough Elite 15 qualification at the Warsaw Major, where she ran an incredible 55:56 - the third-fastest HYROX women’s time ever. We dive into her background as a professional marathon runner, her journey to a 2:34:27 marathon and qualification for the 2028 US Olympic Marathon Trials, plus how she transitioned from pure endurance running into one of the fastest-rising athletes in fitness racing. Alyssa breaks down the biggest differences between a marathon engine and a HYROX engine, the challenge of compromised running, and what surprised her most stepping into the Elite 15 field.We also talk about her rapid progression in the sport, balancing marathon training with HYROX prep, lessons learned from Warsaw, and how she’s preparing for the Elite 15 World Championships in Stockholm. If you want insight into what it takes to compete at the highest level in both endurance running and HYROX, this episode is a must-listen and Alyssa is definitely one to watch!