What to avoid when training for your HYROX “A” race”

About this episode

The episode discusses critical mistakes to avoid when preparing for a HYROX race, focusing on training and mental strategies.

Are you making critical mistakes before your next HYROX race? In this episode of the RMR Training Podcast, Rich Ryan and Meg Jacoby break down the biggest mistakes athletes make leading into an A race — especially HYROX World Championships, New York, and major competitions. From overtraining and panic workouts to cutting weight too close to race day, this conversation covers exactly what NOT to do if you want to perform at your highest level. 00:00 – Intro: The Biggest HYROX Race Prep Mistakes 05:42 – Why “Cramming Fitness” Before Race Day Backfires 18:10 – The Mental Pressure That Destroys Performance 32:25 – Why Cutting Weight Before HYROX Is a Huge Mistake 49:40 – The Long-Term Mindset Elite Athletes Use to Improve

People in this episode

Hosts: Rich Ryan, Meg Jacoby

Topics covered

• HYROX race preparation
• training mistakes
• overtraining
• mental pressure
• weight cutting
• elite athlete mindset

Keywords

• HYROX
• race preparation
• overtraining
• panic workouts
• weight cutting
• performance
• elite athletes

Mentioned in this episode

Places: New York

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