HYROX HEROES the PODCAST

START OUR HYROX TRAINING PROGRAM – 7 DAYS FREE 👉 https://hybridheroes.online 1:1 HYROX COACHING AND PROGRAMMING 👉 https://hybridheroes.online/info JOIN OUR HYROX ONLINE GROUP 👉 https://www.skool.com/hybridheroes FREE 4 WEEK HYROX RUN PROGRAM 👉 https://hybridheroes.online/hyroxrunprogram 15% OFF LSKD (code: DAMIAN-LSKD) 👉 https://www.lskd.co/?ref=bbtdaesl 15% OFF GOAT NOSE STRIPS (code: HYBRIDHEROES15) 👉 https://thegoatco.au/?growi=hybridheroes15 15% OFF SWITCH NUTRITION (code: HYBRIDHEROES) 👉 https://switchnutrition.com.au/HYBRIDHEROES Are you training hard but not seeing the HYROX results you want? The problem might not be how hard you're training. It could be the mistakes you're making with your programming, recovery, nutrition and overall approach. In Episode 55 of the Hybrid Heroes Podcast, Damian breaks down 10 of the biggest mistakes HYROX athletes make that could be limiting their performance and long-term progress. From under-fuelling and overtraining to neglecting strength work, ignoring recovery and failing to reflect on your training, we explore the habits that separate athletes who consistently improve from those who stay stuck. In this episode, we cover: Why poor nutrition and under-fuelling limit performance Understanding menstrual cycles and training for female athletes Training without clear purpose or intention Why sleep and recovery matter more than you think The dangers of doing too much training Setting meaningful goals and playing the long game Developing the mindset of a successful HYROX athlete Why reviewing your training is essential for improvement The importance of strength training for HYROX How your training environment influences your success Whether you're preparing for your first HYROX or chasing a new personal best, this episode will help you identify where you might be going wrong and what you can do to improve. Remember: Getting better at HYROX isn't always about doing more. It's about doing the right things consistently. Train with purpose. Embrace the process. Progress over perfection. #HYROX #HYROXTraining #HybridAthlete #HybridHeroes #HYROXPodcast

HYROX Melbourne is 12 weeks away, so what should your training look like right now? In this episode, I break down how to structure the next 12 weeks to improve your running, strength, aerobic capacity and HYROX-specific performance without making the mistake of racing every training session. We cover when to introduce compromised running, race-specific work and how to taper into Melbourne ready to perform. BUILD → DEVELOP → SPECIFY → TAPER → RACE. Don't spend the next 12 weeks guessing. START OUR HYROX TRAINING PROGRAM - 7 DAYS FREE 👉 https://hybridheroes.online 1:1 HYROX COACHING AND PROGRAMMING 👉 https://hybridheroes.online/info 2:1 TAILORED PROGRAMMING FOR HYROX DOUBLES 👉 https://hybridheroes.online/partnerprogram JOIN OUR HYROX ONLINE GROUP 👉 https://www.skool.com/hybridheroes FREE 4 WEEK HYROX RUN PROGRAM 👉 https://hybridheroes.online/hyroxrunprogram 15% OFF LSKD (code: DAMIAN-LSKD) 👉 https://www.lskd.co/?ref=bbtdaesl 15% OFF SWITCH NUTRITION (code: HYBRIDHEROES) 👉 https://switchnutrition.com.au/HYBRIDHEROES

New to HYROX? Get full access to the complete HYROX READY SYSTEM in our online group. 👉https://www.skool.com/hybridheroes Are you training for a HYROX? Join our HYROX Training Program 👉https://hybridheroes.online/ 1:1 Coaching and Program design, 👉https://hybridheroes.online/info Download the FREE 4 Week HYROX RUN PROGRAM 👉https://hybridheroes.online/hyroxrunprogram It's easy to look around and feel like you're falling behind. Someone's running faster, training more, or achieving things you haven't yet. But comparison removes context. In this episode, we dive into why your journey is unique, how social media creates false timelines, and why the key to long-term success is staying focused on your own path, your own circumstances, and the direction you're heading. Because success isn't about where you are today. It's about where you're going.

Our HYROX Online Group 👉https://www.skool.com/hybridheroes Our HYROX Training Programs 👉https://hybridheroes.online/ 1:1 Coaching and Program design 👉https://hybridheroes.online/info Download the FREE 4 Week HYROX RUN PROGRAM 👉https://hybridheroes.online/hyroxrunp... Most HYROX athletes think they need a better program… But the truth is — you’re probably just exhausted. If you’re constantly tired, your runs feel heavy, and your performance isn’t improving despite training hard… this episode is for you. We break down the real reason you’re not progressing — and it’s not your workouts. Inside this episode: Why your lifestyle is your biggest performance limiter The 5 hidden recovery killers most athletes ignore How to fix your energy, recovery, and consistency Simple changes you can apply immediately This is the stuff no one talks about… but it’s the difference between burnout and breakthrough. 🎯 Train less chaos. Build more performance.

🚀 HYROX Training Programs https://hybridheroes.online 👥 Join the Hybrid Heroes Online Group https://www.skool.com/hybridheroes 🎯 1:1 HYROX Coaching (Book a Call with Damian) https://hybridheroes.online/info ... One week out from HYROX… and the pressure is building. The nerves are kicking in. The doubts are getting louder. And you’re probably asking yourself “Have I done enough?” In this episode, Damian breaks down exactly how to approach race week so you can show up calm, confident, and ready to perform. Because here’s the truth: You’re not getting fitter this week. But you are setting the tone for how you race. This episode will help you zoom out, control what matters, and avoid the common mistakes athletes make in the final 7 days. 🎯 In This Episode, You’ll Learn: Why nerves are actually a good sign The difference between a first-timer, PB chaser, and qualifier mindset How to reduce anxiety with simple structure The race week checklist to stay in control and conserve energy Why your race plan should come from data — not emotion How to approach the week if you feel underprepared The bigger picture of HYROX and why this race doesn’t define you 🧠 Key Takeaway: This race matters… but it’s not everything. HYROX is bigger than one result. It’s about who you’re becoming through the process. 👊 Final Message: Go in with a plan. Stay in control. Execute what you’ve built. And most importantly show up as someone you’re proud of. Good luck to everyone racing in Brisbane and around the world. And if you see Damian on race weekend come say hello 👊

New to HYROX? Get access to the complete HYROX READY SYSTEM inside our community. 👉 https://www.skool.com/hybridheroes Training for your next HYROX race? Follow our structured HYROX training programs. 👉 https://hybridheroes.online/ Want your best HYROX result yet? Apply for 1:1 Coaching & personalised program design. 👉 https://hybridheroes.online/info Need to improve your running for HYROX? Download the FREE 4 Week HYROX Run Program. 👉 https://hybridheroes.online/hyroxrunprogram Most people training for HYROX are working incredibly hard… but many are training in a way that actually holds them back. In this episode, Damian breaks down one of the biggest problems he sees when coaching athletes preparing for HYROX: people doing a lot of work, but not always the right work. From random high-intensity workouts to neglecting aerobic development, many athletes fall into common traps that lead to burnout, stalled progress, or disappointing race results. The reality is that HYROX isn’t just about pushing harder — it’s about training smarter and building a system that supports repeatable performance. Damian dives into several key mistakes he regularly sees in the HYROX space, including: Why doing random workouts every week can limit your progress The importance of building a strong aerobic base for race day How a lack of pacing strategy causes athletes to blow up mid-race Why strength balance and structural preparation matter more than people realise The dangers of trying to copy elite athletes without understanding the principles behind their training This episode is a practical and honest look at what effective HYROX preparation actually looks like, and how athletes can shift their approach to train in a way that builds confidence, consistency, and long-term progress. If you're currently preparing for a HYROX race — or thinking about entering your first one — this conversation will help you step back, reassess your training, and focus on the elements that truly move the needle. Whether you're aiming to finish your first event or push toward a new personal best, understanding these principles could make all the difference.

🚀 Train With Hybrid Heroes Explore our HYROX programs here: https://hybridheroes.online 🎯 1:1 Coaching Enquiries Book a call with Damian here: https://calendar.app.google/iaTBXvKEm1WpD6uu8 Most HYROX athletes focus on training harder. But performance isn’t built in the 1 hour you train — it’s built in the other 23 hours. In this episode, we break down the complete performance lifestyle framework every HYROX athlete needs to improve results, reduce injury risk, avoid burnout, and train sustainably long-term. Most HYROX athletes focus on training harder. But performance isn’t built in the 1 hour you train — it’s built in the other 23 hours. In this episode, we break down the complete performance lifestyle framework every HYROX athlete needs to improve results, reduce injury risk, avoid burnout, and train sustainably long-term. 📊 Simple HYROX Macro Formula (General Performance Guidelines) For athletes training 4–6 days per week: Carbohydrates: 4–7g per kg bodyweight per day Formula: Bodyweight (kg) × 4–7 Protein: 1.6–2.2g per kg bodyweight per day Formula: Bodyweight (kg) × 1.6–2.2 Fats: 0.8–1g per kg bodyweight per day Formula: Bodyweight (kg) × 0.8–1 For most HYROX athletes this equates to roughly: • 50–60% carbohydrates • 20–25% protein • 20–25% fats HYROX is a high-output, glycolytic sport — carbohydrates drive performance. If you want to improve your HYROX time, feel better in training, and sustain progress over months and years — this episode gives you the blueprint.

Most people don’t fail because their program is bad — they fail because of how they apply it. In this episode, we break down how the 2026 PERFORM Program was designed, why running became the foundation, why strength was simplified, and how smart application beats “more work” every time. Whether you train for HYROX, coach athletes, or write your own programs, this episode will change how you think about structure, pacing, recovery, and long-term progress. This isn’t about doing more. It’s about doing what matters — better. 🎧 Listen now and train with intention. to get a 7 day trial to our training app go to: Hybridheroes.online

HYROX Melbourne was HUGE. Biggest event Australia has ever seen — and a massive reminder of what this sport is really about. In this episode, I break down: • What stood out across the entire weekend • Why experience matters more than people realise • The biggest rule mistakes I saw (and how to avoid them) • Why running is becoming the separator • And why HYROX is a long-term game, not a 12-week fix If you’re racing soon, planning your first HYROX, or chasing a better result — this one’s for you. 👉 Join the Hybrid Heroes Online Community https://www.skool.com/hyrox-heroes-free

In this honest episode of the Hybrid Heroes Podcast, Damian opens up a conversation that every HYROX athlete, runner, and hybrid trainer needs to hear: how to know when to be kind to yourself… and when you actually need to be better. After 18 years of coaching thousands of people — from first-timers to elite athletes — Damian has seen the same pattern on repeat: most people aren’t stuck because their body isn’t capable… they’re stuck because their mindset, lifestyle, and emotions are out of alignment with their goals. Inside this episode, we dive into: The reality of the modern “always on” culture — run clubs, events, social media, and constant comparison Why HYROX is not just physically demanding, but mentally and emotionally heavy too The “Be Kind or Be Better” framework — how to use it in real time when you’re tired, stressed, or doubting yourself When you genuinely need rest, recovery, and compassion (burnout, poor sleep, life stress, kids, work, injuries) When you’re not burnt out… you’re just uncomfortable and need to step up, stop making excuses, and raise your standards How sleep, lifestyle, Netflix, nights out, and nutrition quietly sabotage progress — and what to do about it Why reaching out for feedback (from a coach, friend, or professional) is a strength, not a weakness The importance of emotional regulation in HYROX training, performance, and everyday life This episode is for you if: You feel tired, flat, or overwhelmed and don’t know if you should push or pull back You’re constantly comparing yourself to others on Instagram, at the gym, or at races You’ve had a few “off weeks” and are questioning whether HYROX is even for you You want a simple mental tool to check in with yourself and make better decisions. Damian’s message is clear: 🔹 Sometimes you need to be kind — create space, recover, and protect your mental health. 🔹 Sometimes you need to be better — tighten up your habits, stop hiding behind excuses, and lean into the work. Learn how to tell the difference, how to check in with yourself honestly, and how to keep progressing without burning out. Keep training hard. Know when to be kind. Know when to be better. And we’ll see you on a HYROX start line soon. 💪

In this episode, Damian breaks down how to build transferable training habits that become your race strategy when it counts. You’ll learn how to: ✅ Understand pacing through measurable running intervals (5K, 1000m, 400m) ✅ Build internal awareness — not just rely on your watch ✅ Train transitions, standards, and discipline that carry over to race day ✅ Use intent and measurability to track progress and prevent burnout ✅ Turn everyday training habits into automatic race performance This episode will change how you approach training forever. If you’re ready to train with purpose and race with confidence 💪 Start your 7-Day Free Trial of Hybrid Heroes → hybridheroes.online 👥 Join the Hybrid Heroes Crew → https://www.skool.com/hyrox-heroes-free

Whether you’re training for your first HYROX or chasing a PB, the road to race day is full of challenges. In this episode, I break down the 20 biggest problems Hyroxers face — from brutal sled pushes and grip fatigue to pacing mistakes, mental drop-offs, and recovery errors. You’ll learn how to recognise these roadblocks, why they happen, and what you can do to smash through them. This isn’t theory — these are the hard truths from coaching hundreds of athletes inside Hybrid Heroes and competing at the highest level myself. 💪 Join the Hybrid Heroes Training App – Get your first 7 days free: HYBRIDHEROES.online 🤝 Join our Online Community – Connect with other athletes and get free training tips: https://www.skool.com/hyrox-heroes-free

After 12 months of chasing, failing, and learning — I finally cracked the sub-60 HYROX doubles milestone at HYROX Sydney alongside my partner Jordan. But this result wasn’t just about crossing the finish line under 60 minutes. It was about what I became in the process. In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of my fourth HYROX doubles attempt and break down the 10 key lessons that got me here. These lessons aren’t just about training — they’re about mindset, identity, strategy, and the real work it takes to evolve. Whether you’re chasing a time goal, building your confidence as a hybrid athlete, or just trying to stay consistent in the face of setbacks… this one’s for you. 🎯 In this episode, I share: Why failing three times set me up for success The personal standards I live by in training How I used identity shifts to unlock better performance The #1 mistake I made in past races (and what changed in Sydney) How to think long-term and stay in the game when progress feels slow This isn’t a highlight reel — it’s the real journey. And I know you’ll find your own story somewhere in it. 👊 Want to join the Hybrid Heroes crew? Connect with everyday athletes just like you inside our free online group here: 👉 https://www.skool.com/hyrox-heroes-free 📲 Ready to start training with us? Get access to our full training app, HYROX programs, running plans, and more here: 👉 https://hybridheroes.online/