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    RMR Training Podcast

    RMR Training Podcast

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    Training and racing conversations for the HYROX, and Hybrid athletes. The RMR Training podcast features elite coaches and world-champion athletes Rich Ryan, Meg Jacoby, and Ryan Kent. 

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    Rich Ryan, Meg Jacoby, Ryan Kent

    How Show Up Race Sharp / Explaining The New Elite Qualification System with Meg Jacoby & Matt Mason

    How Show Up Race Sharp / Explaining The New Elite Qualification System with Meg Jacoby & Matt Mason

    January 26, 2026
    1h 51m

    In this two-part RMR Training Podcast episode, Rich Ryan is joined by Meg Jacoby and Matt Mason (HYROX Rundown) to break down HYROX race preparation, long-term training progress, mindset, tapering, and the new HYROX elite qualification system.

    Learn how to build confidence for race day, avoid overtraining, and understand how the updated points system impacts elite and emerging athletes.



    Intro + Meg Jacoby (Training & Race Prep)

    00:00 – Welcome to the RMR Training Podcast
    03:45 – Why confidence comes from long-term consistency
    10:12 – Tapering mistakes athletes make before race day
    18:30 – When to push intensity vs when to pull back
    28:40 – Overtraining, recovery, and trusting your body
    41:15 – Mental prep: calming the mind before race day
    52:10 – Why “more work” isn’t better (and usually hurts performance)

    58:30 – Introducing Matt Mason & The HYROX Rundown
    1:01:45 – Why HYROX changed the elite qualification system
    1:09:20 – How the new points-based system actually works


    Matt Mason (HYROX Qualification System & Sport Breakdown)

    58:30 – Introducing Matt Mason & The HYROX Rundown1:01:45 – Why HYROX changed the elite qualification system1:09:20 – How the new points-based system actually worksThanks for checking out the podcast. If you’re training for HYROX and want to get better fast, grab one of our free guides below. These break down exactly how we think about training, programming, and performance for HYROX.Free HYROX Guides:🔹 How to Build Your Own HYROX Programhttps://www.rmr.training/how-to-build-your-own-hyrox-training-program-g🔹 My Top 5 Favorite Workouts for HYROXhttps://www.rmr.training/mt-rushmore🔹 Improve Your Running for HYROXhttps://www.rmr.training/running-for-hyrox-guide🔹 How to Build a Base of Fitness for HYROXhttps://www.rmr.training/hyrox-base-builder-guidePick one, download it, and put it to work.Appreciate you being here 👊

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