HYROX Training at 40: How Elite Athletes Improve Performance, Running, and Recovery with Age
From RMR Training Podcast by Rich Ryan, Meg Jacoby, Ryan Kent
April 27, 2026 · 1h 8m
About this episode
The episode explores how elite HYROX athletes adapt their training and performance as they age, focusing on various strategies for improvement.
Quick heads up—the intro audio is a little rough on this one. Stick with it though… the rest of the episode is solid and definitely worth your time. What happens when elite HYROX athletes hit 40—and keep getting better?In this episode of the RMR Training Podcast, Rich Ryan and Ryan Kent dive into the evolution of training, performance, and mindset as aging athletes in HYROX and endurance sports. From improving running performance and experimenting with new training methods to optimizing recovery, fueling strategies, and race prep, this conversation breaks down what actually moves the needle. 00:00 – Training, Racing & Turning 40How performance, mindset, and goals shift as athletes age 08:30 – Shoe Talk: What Actually Works for RacingBreaking down super shoes, feel vs performance, and race-day decisions 18:45 – High-Carb Fueling & Recovery GainsWhy fueling during runs is a game changer for endurance and recovery 32:10 – Volume vs Intensity in HYROX TrainingWhy more running doesn’t always mean better HYROX performance 52:00 – Finding Weaknesses & Leveling Up at Any AgeHow identifying gaps in training leads to long-term improvement
People in this episode
Hosts: Rich Ryan, Ryan Kent
Topics covered
- aging athletes
- performance improvement
- training methods
- recovery strategies
- running performance
- fueling strategies
Keywords
- HYROX
- training
- performance
- recovery
- running
- fueling
- endurance
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: HYROX
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