RMR Training Podcast
HYROX DC Race Breakdown: What Went Wrong at the North American Championships
40m
Rich Ryan breaks down his race at the HYROX North American Championships in Washington DC. After entering as the #2 seed and finishing 8th, he shares the pacing mistake that derailed the race, what he learned, and how he’s adjusting training before Worlds.
00:00 – Intro & Race OverviewRich recaps racing in the HYROX North American Championships and the expectations going in.
02:57 – The Most Important HYROX Pacing StrategyWhy pacing until burpee broad jumps is key to executing the back half of the race.
07:47 – The Moment Everything ChangedA sudden wave of fatigue during the sled pull turns the race into survival mode.
11:24 – The Real Reason the Race Went WrongBreaking down why going out too hard early ruined the rest of the race.
36:47 – What Changes Before WorldsTraining adjustments and the plan moving forward for the next big race.
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