About this episode
Hybrid athletes, listen up — we unpack the interference effect and how to balance strength and endurance without killing your performance. 00:00 – Intro + Race Prep Talk Rich, Ryan, and Meg catch up on race schedules, training tweaks, and why “tapering” looks different in hybrid season. 15:45 – The Interference Effect Explained What happens when you train strength and endurance at the same time — and why hybrid athletes can’t ignore it. 28:30 – How to Train Without Burning Out Meg breaks down how she structures sessions to balance lifting and running (and why timing matters more than volume). 47:00 – Hypertrophy vs. Strength for HYROX The crew debates muscle size vs. power — and which lifts actually help race performance. 1:02:50 – Nutrition, Recovery, and Mindset Shifts Fueling strategies, training the gut, and letting go of old “bodybuilder” habits to perform at your best.