First Woman Sub-60 in HYROX: Training & Injury Comeback | Meg Jacoby | Ep 53
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Meg Jacoby shares her journey to becoming the first woman to break the 60-minute mark in HYROX, discussing her training and recovery from injuries.
In this episode, HYROX World Champion Meg Jacoby shares her journey from NCAA Division 1 distance runner to becoming the first woman to break the 60-minute mark in HYROX. She breaks down her training routine—including double threshold days, high-volume cycling, and heat adaptation—and opens up about overcoming back surgery and a severe knee injury. Meg also discusses quitting her engineering job at age 32 to turn pro, being coached by her partner Benny, and her plan to return to the Elite 15. New episodes every Tuesday & Friday. 00:00:00 – Intro 00:01:06 – Who is Meg Jacoby? 00:02:39 – D1 Distance Running to HYROX 00:04:30 – First Race Penalty & Breaking World Records 00:06:32 – Breaking the Sub-60 Minute Barrier 00:11:14 – Quitting Her Job to Turn Pro at 32 00:15:58 – Meg's HYROX Training & Double Thresholds 00:25:28 – Recovery, Sleep, and Heat Training Secrets 00:31:20 – Battling Back Surgery & Knee Injuries 00:59:38 – Quick-Fire Questions & Advice to Her Younger Self 15% off 247 Represent - Use code: JAKE247 https://uk.representclo.com/collectio... BPN supplements - 10% off, Use code: JAKE: https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com Whoop — 1 month free…
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