HYROX DC Race Breakdown: What Went Wrong at the North American Championships
About this episode
Rich Ryan analyzes his performance at the HYROX North American Championships, discussing pacing mistakes and training adjustments for future races.
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 Overview Rich recaps racing in the HYROX North American Championships and the expectations going in. 02:57 – The Most Important HYROX Pacing Strategy Why pacing until burpee broad jumps is key to executing the back half of the race. 07:47 – The Moment Everything Changed A sudden wave of fatigue during the sled pull turns the race into survival mode. 11:24 – The Real Reason the Race Went Wrong Breaking down why going out too hard early ruined the rest of the race. 36:47 – What Changes Before Worlds Training adjustments and the plan moving forward for the next big race. Get structured HYROX programs, coaching guidance, and a community of athletes all working toward the same goal. Whether you're building your base or preparing for race day, the RMR Training App has a program for you. Start here: https://www.rmr.training/rmr-app-pod
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