Alyssa McElheny: From 2:34 Marathon to Hyrox Elite 15

Alyssa McElheny: From 2:34 Marathon to Hyrox Elite 15

From Atalanta by Atalanta

May 4, 2026 · 56 min · Season 3 · Episode 18

About this episode

Alyssa McElheney shares her journey from a 2:34 marathon runner to an Elite 15 Hyrox athlete.

This week we’re joined by Alyssa McElheney — 2:34 marathon runner turned Elite 15 Hyrox athlete. With a strong background in distance running, Alyssa made the switch to Hyrox just a few months ago and has already made a serious impact — finishing 3rd in Warsaw in her first Elite 15 race, securing her spot at the World Championships in Stockholm. Making herself known for being one of the smiliest athletes on the course, Alyssa somehow managed to smile her way around the entire race in Warsaw — a reflection of the mindset she brings to competing. We dive into her journey from qualifying for the olympic marathons trials to becoming an Elite 15 Hyrox athlete, how her training has evolved, and what it takes to perform at the top. Follow the over on instagram : @alyssamcelheny If you enjoyed this episode please consider following the show and leaving a review, it helps us reach more people and speak to more incredible guests! Find us @weareatalanta and remember to tag us when you listen! Thank you, see you next week! As always, a huge thank you to our sponsors for supporting us on this journey. LSKD : Use code ATALANTA for 15% off LSKD MyProtein : Use code ATALANTA for discount at…

People in this episode

Host: Atalanta

Guest: Alyssa McElheney

Topics covered

  • marathon running
  • Hyrox
  • athlete journey
  • training evolution
  • competition mindset

Keywords

  • marathon
  • Hyrox
  • Alyssa McElheney
  • athlete
  • training
  • competition
  • World Championships

Sponsors

LSKD, MyProtein

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Warsaw, Stockholm

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