HYROX Rundown presented by Race Brain

The HYROX women’s field is getting ridiculous — in a good way. We break down the Elite 15 favorites, top contenders, comeback stories, rising stars, and the athletes who could shake up the entire 2026/27 season . From Joanna Wietrzyk, Alyssa McElheny and Lauren Weeks to Meg Jacoby, Sinead Bent, Saskia Millard and more, the depth is officially nasty. 07:13 – HYROX D.C. Women’s Race Recap & Rising U.S. Depth 18:00 – Joanna vs. Alyssa in Beijing: What We Learned 21:02 – Current HYROX Elite 15 Women’s Rankings 23:14 – The 4 Favorites to Win This Season 32:43 – Contenders, Breakout Athletes & Dark Horses to Watch

The Race Brain crew tackles the biggest HYROX debates heading into the new season—from Elite 15 qualification predictions and flaws in the new points system to the athletes who could break through, the future of HYROX racing, and whether the Elite 15 should become the Elite 30. Plus, Rich Ryan reveals his upcoming doubles partner and the guys debate what HYROX looks like without Hunter McIntyre. 17:11 – Who Will Qualify for the Elite 15? 24:39 – Problems With the New HYROX Qualification System 29:14 – Should the Elite 15 Become the Elite 30? 42:06 – What Happens to HYROX Without Hunter McIntyre? 54:26 – Are Elite Runners the Future of HYROX? 5 Timestamp Highlights

How well do you actually know HYROX? Race Brain turns the podcast into full-blown HYROX Jeopardy , testing knowledge on world champions, race records, Elite 15 history, major winners, rules, iconic moments, and—because apparently this is necessary—British geography. Play along and see if you can beat Matt, Marcus, and Michelle. Spoiler: the scoring gets controversial. Very HYROX. 00:10:03 – HYROX Jeopardy begins 00:33:40 – Round 2: Career stats, rules & race moments 00:55:50 – Final round gets brutally difficult 01:09:57 – The infamous British Geography category 01:21:50 – Final Jeopardy: HYROX Major winners

The Race Brain crew answers listener questions on everything HYROX — from the most important race station and Elite 15 qualification to coaching changes, PED rumors, DEKA’s future, doubles pairings, race strategy, and whether HYROX needs tougher elite standards. Plenty of takes. Some better than others. 13:49 – Is the “BBB” HYROX training plan actually elite? 16:00 – Is the sled pull the most important HYROX station? 27:13 – Can DEKA make a comeback in hybrid racing? 43:12 – Should HYROX restructure the Elite 15 season? 48:07 – PED rumors and drug testing in HYROX

Rachael Wade joins Race Brain after an incredible breakout HYROX season, including a 58:53 at the HYROX World Championships. We talk Elite 15 ambitions, making running her weapon again, HYROX race-day nutrition, carb loading, gels, under-fueling, fasted training, and what it really takes to compete at the highest level.Plus: could we see Rachael Wade and Alyssa McElhenney team up for HYROX Doubles? 👀5 Timestamp Highlights 00:00 – Meet Rachael Wade: From HYROX Rookie to 58:53 09:10 – How to Fuel for a HYROX Race 16:29 – The Biggest Nutrition Mistake HYROX Athletes Make 22:15 – Fasted Training: Good Idea or Performance Killer? 29:07 – Rachael’s Plan to Make Running Her Weapon Again

🔮 The HYROX crystal ball is officially OUT. Who wins the next HYROX World Championships? Will every world record fall again? Can a Challenger athlete go all the way to the Worlds podium? And are the new “HYROX-specific” shoes actually better… or are brands massively overthinking this? Matt, Michelle, Bella and Bracken make their boldest HYROX predictions for the season ahead — from new champions and major shakeups to rule changes, racing strategy, shoes, heat management and more. Drop your boldest HYROX prediction in the comments 👇 #HYROX #HYROX2026 #HYROXWorldChampionships #HybridRacing #FitnessRacing 14:20 – Challenger to Worlds Podium? 21:45 – New HYROX Stars Incoming 26:16 – New World Champions? 47:22 – HYROX Shoes Are Overhyped? 1:03:21 – Will Every World Record Fall?

The Race Brain crew is back with one of the biggest debates in HYROX history—ranking the Top 15 Male HYROX Athletes of All Time . Matt, Jack, Dawson, and special guest Rich Ryan revisit last year's rankings, debate resumes vs. peak performance, and argue over World Championships, major wins, longevity, and head-to-head records. They also react to the surprise cancellation of the HYROX Cruise and discuss what it means for elite qualification heading into Hamburg. Expect heated debates, NBA comparisons, plenty of laughs, and controversial rankings that are guaranteed to spark discussion. 00:00 Intro & Rich Ryan joins to challenge last year's rankings 08:00 Joanna vs. Linda debate continues & resume vs. dominance discussion 11:55 HYROX Cruise canceled—what it means for elite athletes 22:20 Building the Top 15 Male HYROX Athletes of All Time 1:49:05 Final Top 15 rankings revealed & closing reactions

Who are the greatest female HYROX athletes of all time? 🏆 The Race Brain crew ranks the Top 15 Elite 15 women in HYROX history , debating legends like Lauren Weeks, Meg Jacoby, Joanna Wietrzyk, Alyssa McElhenney, Linda Meier, Vivian Tafuto, Sinead Bent, Lucy Proctor , and more. Expect heated debates over World Championships vs Major wins, longevity vs peak performance, and which athletes deserve GOAT status. Do you agree with the rankings? Drop your Top 15 in the comments! 👇 👍 Like, Subscribe, and join the debate for next week's Men's All-Time Rankings . 00:00 🔥 Introducing the HYROX Women's All-Time Elite 15 Rankings 10:08 🐐 Lauren Weeks vs Meg Jacoby vs Joanna Wietrzyk: Who owns the GOAT conversation? 24:05 👀 Alyssa McElhenney's rapid rise—already Top 5 all time? 43:17 ⚔️ Vivian Tafuto vs Sinead Bent & the toughest ranking decisions 1:08:11 🏆 Final Top 15 Women's HYROX Rankings Revealed + Fans React Next! 5 Timestamp Highlights

The Roxies are back. We debate the biggest HYROX moments of the season, crown the top athletes, rookies and doubles teams, and somehow turn obvious picks into arguments—because this is Race Brain. From Stockholm wall-ball chaos to breakout champions and comeback stories, no award is safe. Timestamp Highlights: 00:00 The 2026 HYROX Awards Begin 10:49 Most Electrifying Race Moment 27:15 Best HYROX Races of the Year 38:31 Rookie of the Year Debate 48:52 Athletes and Doubles Teams of the Year

Lucy Procter and Charlie Botterill join Race Brain to talk HYROX Worlds, the cruise race debate, elite athlete pressure, off-season recovery, doubles racing, and why next season could get very spicy. Basically, two world-class athletes, one chaotic host, and enough British banter to power a sled pull. 00:00 — British Banter Begins Lucy and Charlie join the show after HYROX Worlds. 08:00 — Cruise Race Debate Why Lucy is skipping the cruise and Charlie is cautiously boarding. 18:00 — Elite Athlete Pressure Training, recovery, mental health, and going full-time in HYROX. 34:00 — Worlds Race Lessons How Charlie and Lucy handled solos, doubles, and relay racing. 52:00 — Next Season Predictions Mixed doubles, majors, power rankings, and crystal ball picks.

The Race Brain crew breaks down the newest HYROX rule changes, world championship qualification updates, roll-down rules, burpee standards, doubles penalties, and what athletes need to know heading into the new season.5 Timestamp Highlights: 05:15 — World Qualification SystemHow the new HYROX qualification process works and why “win and you’re in” changes the game. 17:00 — Roll-Down Rules ExplainedA simple breakdown of how roll-downs work, athlete licenses, declined invites, and world championship spots. 33:40 — Burpee Broad Jump Rule ChangeThe crew reacts to the new staggered foot standard and why it may still be confusing for judges and athletes. 42:00 — Sandbag & Start Tunnel PenaltiesNew penalty updates for dropped sandbags and athletes lingering in the start tunnel after the wave begins. 52:48 — Rule Book Loopholes & Elite RacingWild cards, course changes, elite athlete rules, and what HYROX still needs to clarify before the season heats up.

The HYROX World Championship delivered monster performances, wild doubles battles, relay drama, judging debates, and a huge preview of what next season could look like. From breakout age groupers to dominant elite teams, this weekend had everything — because apparently HYROX decided “normal racing” was too boring.5 Timestamp Highlights: 00:00 — World Championship HangoverThe crew reacts to the biggest HYROX weekend of the year. 08:30 — Age Group StarsBreakout performances, heavy sleds, and serious next-season threats. 25:00 — Women’s Doubles BattleDominant racing, clean execution, and teams to watch next season. 42:00 — Men’s Doubles DramaFast times, rule questions, penalties, and major team shakeups. 55:00 — Relay RecapAustralia wins, strategy debates begin, and HYROX ends the season with chaos.

Live HYROX Elite 15 World Championship reaction covering surprise wins, podium shakeups, race tactics, penalties, and what it means for next season. Short timestamps: 00:00 — Live reaction begins 04:30 — Full-circle championship moment 14:00 — Women’s race takes shape 35:00 — Breakout podium contenders 59:00 — Dramatic comeback finish

The Race Brain crew drafts their picks for the HYROX World Championship, breaking down top contenders, sleeper picks, race strategies, and why this year’s men’s and women’s fields could deliver one of the most unpredictable championship weekends yet. 5 Timestamp Highlights: 00:15 — The crew kicks off HYROX World Championship week and introduces the draft panel. 06:38 — Big news: Lauren Weeks signs with Nike, sparking a discussion on shoe deals and what they mean for the growth of HYROX. 13:21 — The draft begins with Joanna Wietrzyk going first overall as the panel debates whether this is officially a changing of the guard. 16:44 — Alexander Rončević is selected as the top men’s pick, leading into a deeper conversation about how wide open the men’s race is. 1:21:48 — The crew wraps with final predictions, championship weekend schedule talk, and asks listeners who they think got the draft right.

A full Race Brain preview of the World Championship doubles race, covering the top men’s and women’s teams, New York race takeaways, dark horses, podium predictions, and why this could be one of the most exciting events of the season.00:00 — Intro + Marcus Wallace’s New York winThe crew opens with banter, Marcus’ victory, and early race weekend storylines. 04:45 — New York race recapMarcus breaks down the outdoor venue, heat, stations, and overall race experience. 08:45 — Weather cancellation debateThe group discusses the storm cancellation, travel costs, refunds, and whether the right call was made. 28:30 — Women’s doubles previewFavorites, contenders, dark horses, and podium picks for the women’s field. 56:45 — Men’s doubles previewTop teams, major storylines, injury rumors, podium predictions, and why the race could get chaotic.

HYROX Worlds gets the Race Brain treatment — Elite 15 bingo, bold podium picks, race-day chaos, HYROX New York talk, and plenty of questionable confidence. Stockholm predictions are here, and yes, everyone thinks their pick is genius. 00:00 — Race Brain is back + HYROX NYC talk 08:30 — HYROX Worlds Bingo begins 15:45 — Men’s Elite 15 podium picks 38:00 — Women’s Worlds predictions 58:30 — HYROX New York race conditions

HYROX World Championship Predictions 👀 We break down the biggest Elite 15 contenders, surprise performances, race trends, strategy debates, and the athletes shaking up the HYROX world right now. From rising stars to established names fighting to stay on top, this episode dives deep into the current HYROX landscape heading into Worlds. 00:00 – HYROX Worlds Hype & Current Landscape 07:18 – Elite 15 Rankings That Make Zero Sense 16:42 – Athletes Rising at the Perfect Time 28:55 – Biggest Threats in the Men’s & Women’s Divisions 43:30 – Final World Championship Predictions 🏆 🎧 Available now on YouTube, Spotify & Apple Podcasts. #HYROX #HYROXWorldChampionship #Elite15 #HybridAthlete #HYROXRacing #FitnessRacing #EnduranceSports #HybridTraining #RaceBrain #HYROXTraining

The FINAL HYROX power rankings are here before the 2026 World Championships… and the debates got heated. We break down the top contenders heading into Stockholm, including: 🔥 The men’s division getting deeper than ever 🔥 Why the women’s field might be entering a new era 🔥 A shocking breakout performance that changed everything 🔥 The biggest threats to the defending stars 🔥 Which athletes are peaking at the perfect time 🔥 The runner takeover happening inside HYROX 🔥 Dark horses, podium picks, and championship predictions The crew also dives into: Massive recent race results Elite strategy discussions World Championship expectations HYROX race growth & ticket chaos Why next season could completely reshape the sport If you love HYROX analysis, elite competition talk, race breakdowns, rankings, and world championship debates — this episode is packed. 🎧 Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube 📺 Subscribe for weekly HYROX coverage, athlete interviews, race previews, and elite analysis.

ALYSSA MCELHENY joins Race Brain for one of the most honest HYROX conversations yet. From qualifying for the Olympic Marathon Trials to running the fastest women’s Elite 15 debut in HYROX history, Alyssa breaks down what it actually takes to transition from elite marathon running into one of the fastest-growing sports in the world.We talk training volume, why HYROX feels healthier than marathon prep, the brutal reality of burpee broad jumps, shoe debates, podium goals, and what she REALLY thinks about the pace elite races start at.If you love HYROX, elite running, sports science, or just hearing ridiculously fit people say things that make normal humans question their life choices… this episode is for you.🔥 Topics Covered:Fastest women’s HYROX Elite debut everMarathon training vs HYROX trainingWhy elite runners are taking over HYROXThe truth about HYROX pacingShoe talk: Adidas vs Nike vs super shoesOlympic Trials & future marathon goalsCoaching, mindset, and balancing life as an elite athlete 00:00 – Intro: Olympic Marathoner Meets HYROX 06:12 – Why Alyssa Cut Her Running Mileage in Half 18:45 – The Truth About HYROX Race Pace & SkiErg Strategy 34:27 – Can Alyssa Break the HYROX World Record? 53:40 – Adidas vs Nike: The Elite HYROX Shoe Debate👇 Drop your predictions below:Can Alyssa eventually break the HYROX world record?IG: / alyssamcelheny #HYROX #AlyssaMcElhenney #Elite15 #Running #Marathon #HybridAthlete #RaceBrain

What happens when you combine the best HYROX athletes into one “Create-A-Player” In this episode, the Race Brain crew drafts the ultimate HYROX super athlete by selecting the best performers in each key category — running, sleds, ergs, burpees, and race strategy. From Lauren Weeks’ dominance to Hunter McIntyre’s engine and Luke Greer’s insane run times, this draft breaks down what REALLY wins races at the elite level. Expect hot takes, stat battles, and some questionable picks (looking at you 👀). Whether you're competing in HYROX, training for hybrid racing, or just love elite fitness debates — this episode is your playbook. https://www.racebrain.media/ 00:00 – The HYROX “Create-A-Player” Draft Begins 08:45 – Best Runner Debate (Lauren Weeks vs Luke Greer) 22:10 – Sled Dominance: Who Actually Owns the Course?38:30 – Closing Ability: The Real Race Winner 55:20 – Final Teams Revealed + Who Wins?