Altitude Training for HYROX: Heat, Shoes, and DC Race Prep (w/ Ryan Kent)
About this episode
Rich Ryan and Ryan Kent discuss altitude training strategies for HYROX and race preparation for the DC event.
Rich Ryan and Ryan Kent break down altitude camp strategy for HYROX—how to adjust training, what benefits actually carry to sea level, and how heat training compares. Plus: DC race prep, shoe traction for sleds, and why community training can unlock your best sessions. 0:25 Ryan’s altitude camp: why he came to Colorado and what he’s chasing in DC 3:25 “A-race” season planning: qualifying paths, majors, and why DC is the swing race 11:27 Altitude science + reality: oxygen difference, red blood cells, and the real RPE boost 18:04 How long you need at altitude: 1 week vs 2–4 weeks, plus the risk of getting less fit 47:27 HYROX shoe talk: turf traction, sled slip disasters, and why the HYROX outsole matters Thanks 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 Program https://www.rmr.training/how-to-build-your-own-hyrox-training-program-g My Top 5 Favorite Workouts for HYROX https://www.rmr.training/mt-rushmore Improve Your Running for HYROX…
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