RMR Training Podcast

Hybrid athletes, listen up — we unpack the interference effect and how to balance strength and endurance without killing your performance.

00:00 – Intro + Race Prep Talk
Rich, Ryan, and Meg catch up on race schedules, training tweaks, and why “tapering” looks different in hybrid season.

15:45 – The Interference Effect Explained
What happens when you train strength and endurance at the same time — and why hybrid athletes can’t ignore it.

28:30 – How to Train Without Burning Out
Meg breaks down how she structures sessions to balance lifting and running (and why timing matters more than volume).

47:00 – Hypertrophy vs. Strength for HYROX
The crew debates muscle size vs. power — and which lifts actually help race performance.

1:02:50 – Nutrition, Recovery, and Mindset Shifts
Fueling strategies, training the gut, and letting go of old “bodybuilder” habits to perform at your best.