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About This Podcast
Are you passionate about fitness racing and looking to the stories of the top athletes in the sport? This one is for you.
In each episode, we bring you true storytelling and amazing insight to the elite 15 athletes in the sport. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned competitor, this podcast will help you take your training and performance to the next level.
What is The 8x8 Podcast?
Inspired by the structure of HYROX fitness racing, which features 8 runs and 8 stations, our podcast format revolves around 8 key questions to give you an inside look into the minds of elite athletes and some of the key components to what makes them tick. You’ll hear their personal stories, likes and dislikes, background, training tips, mindset strategies, and what drives them to succeed in the world of fitness racing.
If you're looking to improve your performance in HYROX, gain motivation from the best in the sport, or simply love fitness and racing, make sure to SUBSCRIBE and never miss an episode!
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Recent Episodes
S2E11 S2 E11: Liam McCroary
Liam McCroary is a former professional footballer who now works full time as a prison officer and competes among the Elite 15 in HYROX.In this episode, Liam shares his journey from professional…
S2E10 S2 E10: Josh Van Zeeland
Josh van Zeeland joins the 8x8 Podcast to talk about what happens when you suddenly find yourself racing at the front of HYROX.We get into the pressure of the Elite field, blocking out outside noise,…
S2E9 S2 E9: Luke Greer
This week’s episode breaks the usual format, no structure, no script, just a real conversation with Luke Greer, the newcomer who’s already rewritten what’s possible in the UK HYROX scene.Luke has…
S2E8 S2 E8: Ida Mathilde Steensgaard
In this episode, we sit down with Ida Mathilde Steensgaard, the athlete, yes, but more importantly, the person behind for a very real conversation about pressure, expectations, and the strange way…
S2E7 S2 E7: Tomas Tvrdik
Tomas Tvrdik doesn’t exactly live life in the slow lane. His friends call him T1000. He’s a husband, a dad, a soldier, and a guy who loves anything with an engine, but he’s also someone who decided…
S2E6 S2 E6: Kate Davey
Inside the Mind of Kate Davey: Crazy Energy, Real Friends & a Bloody Nose In this episode of the 8x8 Podcast, Kate Davey brings her crazy energy, honesty, and humor to the table. She talks about…
S2E4 S2 E5: Tom Rodgers
Tom Rodgers is a HYROX Elite athlete with the engine, focus, and discipline to compete at the top level.As a full-time police officer, he balances demanding shifts with intense training, building…
S2 S2 E4: Special | Elite 15 Reveal How to Cut 10 Minutes Off Your HYROX Time
In this special 8x8 Pod episode, the HYROX Elite 15 share their best advice on how to cut 10 minutes off your HYROX time.Featuring Alexander Roncevic, Lauren Weeks, James Kelly, Dylan Scott, Tim…
S2E3 S2 E3: Vivian Tafuto
We finally made it happen! After last week’s chaos, we’re back and this time we actually got to sit down with the amazing Vivian Tafuto. A former D1 swimmer turned hybrid fitness athlete, Vivian…
S2E2 S2 E2: Hidde Weersma
We finally got to sit down with Hidde Weersma, one of the best HYROX athletes in the world — and honestly, this one hit different.What started as a chat about training and performance quickly became…
S2E1 S2 E1: Alexander Rončević
Last year, Alexander Rončević said he wanted to dominate HYROX.This year he has started like he will, with a world record performance major 1.But behind the wins and records, there’s always a story…
S1 E11: Lauren Weeks
When it comes to dominance in the sport, Lauren Weeks might just have the most significant wins and the best winning average. But the real question is—are we ready to officially crown her the GOAT of…
S1 E10: Jess Pettrow
In Episode 10 of the 8x8 podcast Ryan & Lillie chat to Jess Pettrow from NOT BYRON BAY, as she prepared for the HYROX Las Vegas Elite 15 Major.In this episode we walked through her transition…
S1 E9: Harry Thompson
In Episode 9 of the 8x8 podcast Ryan & Lillie chat to Harry Thompson from England, as he prepares for the HYROX Las Vegas Elite 15 Major this Friday.In this episode Harry share with us how to…
S1 E8: Pelayo Menendez Fernandez
In Episode 8 of the 8x8 podcast Ryan & Lillie chat to Pelayo Menendez Fernandez from Oviedo, Spain as he prepares for the HYROX Las Vegas Elite 15 Major this Friday.In this episode Pelayo share…
S1 E7: Tim Wenisch
In Episode 7 of the 8x8 podcast Ryan & Lillie chat to Tim Wenisch (Soft w) as he prepares for the HYROX Las Vegas Elite 15 Major this Friday.If you enjoyed this episode or any others - we would…
S1E6 S1 E6: Sean Noble
In Episode 6 of the 8x8 podcast Ryan & Lillie chat to Sean Noble, recent qualifier to the HYROX Elite 15 for 2025. Sean shares his wild rise to the top of the sport, the tough conditions under…
S1E5 S1 E5: James Kelly
In this episode of the 8x8 podcast Ryan & Lillie chat to James Kelly, recent winner of Hyrox Hong Kong Elite 15, 2024. Get to know the man behind the athlete status, play Maroon or Blue a game…
S1E4 S1 E4: Jon Wynn
Jon Wynn is not only an incredible Elite 15 Hyrox Athlete but also an ex-special forces soldier, a sober advocate and a dad to his 2 young daughters.. We were lucky enough to have him on the 8x8…
S1E3 S1 E3: Beau Wills
In this podcast episode learn how Beau Wills has got to the top of Hyrox, securing an 8th place in the World Championships 2024 and being a huge contender in the Elite 15. If you enjoyed this…
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8x8 Podcast has published 22 episodes since December 2024, covering topics in Fitness, Health & Fitness.
8x8 Podcast is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 58m.
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