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The Danger of Overtraining for HYROX
Manage episode 514653107 series 2933511
HYROX training got you guessing? In this episode, we break down overtraining vs under-recovering, what coaches really mean by “junk miles,” how to use Zone 2 without losing speed, and the strength work that actually carries to race day. With Meg Jacoby and Ryan Kent, we cover weekly structure, heart-rate pitfalls for beginners, unilateral strength, and practical recovery (sleep, carbs, stress management).
What you’ll learn
How to spot under-recovery before it becomes a plateau
When Zone 2 helps (and when it’s just slow shuffling)
The “gray zone” trap & how to structure hard/easy days
Why individualized PT: blanket advice
Simple recovery wins: sleep, carbs, and non-training stress relief
Chapters
00:00 – Intro + Roxop sponsor, why data matters
07:12 – Surgeon vs. Physio: longevity, back-to-run, unilateral strength
18:45 – “Junk miles” & Zone 2: beginner heart rate, walk/jog strategy, cadence/positions
34:20 – The gray zone trap: stacking intensity, weekly design that actually works
49:05 – Fast fixes: sleep, carbs, stress outlets + race updates (Atlanta, Chicago doubles, Stuttgart)
Work with us
Coaching & programs for HYROX and hybrid athletes—DM or check the link in the show notes.
#HYROX #HybridTraining #Overtraining #Zone2 #RunningTips #StrengthTraining #EnduranceTraining #RMRTraining #MegJacoby #RyanKent
403 episodes
Manage episode 514653107 series 2933511
HYROX training got you guessing? In this episode, we break down overtraining vs under-recovering, what coaches really mean by “junk miles,” how to use Zone 2 without losing speed, and the strength work that actually carries to race day. With Meg Jacoby and Ryan Kent, we cover weekly structure, heart-rate pitfalls for beginners, unilateral strength, and practical recovery (sleep, carbs, stress management).
What you’ll learn
How to spot under-recovery before it becomes a plateau
When Zone 2 helps (and when it’s just slow shuffling)
The “gray zone” trap & how to structure hard/easy days
Why individualized PT: blanket advice
Simple recovery wins: sleep, carbs, and non-training stress relief
Chapters
00:00 – Intro + Roxop sponsor, why data matters
07:12 – Surgeon vs. Physio: longevity, back-to-run, unilateral strength
18:45 – “Junk miles” & Zone 2: beginner heart rate, walk/jog strategy, cadence/positions
34:20 – The gray zone trap: stacking intensity, weekly design that actually works
49:05 – Fast fixes: sleep, carbs, stress outlets + race updates (Atlanta, Chicago doubles, Stuttgart)
Work with us
Coaching & programs for HYROX and hybrid athletes—DM or check the link in the show notes.
#HYROX #HybridTraining #Overtraining #Zone2 #RunningTips #StrengthTraining #EnduranceTraining #RMRTraining #MegJacoby #RyanKent
403 episodes
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