We were at Chicago HYROX all weekend for three days of racing. Here are your complete pre and post race interviews. Dustin Needham and Kim StocklmeirAaron Ordway and Sydney Hudson (Pre Race)Cassandra Gillis and Joe MartelloBailey CookAaron Ordway and Sydney Hudson (Post Race)Bethany SachtlebenBrooklyn ColeGabi Nikora-BakerMichelle Navarro and Kelsey HochleitnerLauren WeeksKatie Duke, Greyson Kilgore, Cole…

Chicago HYROX course feel, bridge flow, rock zone, and whether it was “fast”. Movement standards, judging, and BBJ hand placement clarity. Finish line photos, lighting, and why phones still win without perfect camera settings. Doubles race strategy with Lauren, splitting stations, running by feel. Drug testing at Chicago and how pro cards factor in. DEKA’s…

TOPICS:• Matt’s CrossFit vs Hybrid rant• Why “CrossFit is dead” / “HYROX is better” clickbait is garbage• Mass-participation fitness trends vs forging elite fitness• Why hybrid races are winning right now• Flat Out UK: format, stations, judging, and accessibility• Matt’s upcoming Amazfit coverage at HYROX Chicago DESCRIPTION:Matt opens with a full rant on CrossFit, hybrid…

Topics Covered:• DEKA relay strategy and pairing by strengths• The rower power curve and why drive then pull matters• HYROX ticket trends, pricing, and schedule saturation• Flex Pass, transfers, and resale• U.S. travel limits vs Europe• ATHX format and how it could push HYROX• BBJ judging fix with tighter lane lines• Shoes for training and…

Matt, Cheryl Snow, and Ugly Dave break down HYROX Atlanta and how the on-site vibe compares to the early Chicago majors. We look at live streams from the weekend, why crowds ebb and flow, and what is working for coverage. Matt recaps his HYROX Doubles with Clayton, including the extra lap mix-up, the hamstring twinge…

Jake Dearden joins the show to talk about his 2025 HYROX season, training philosophy, and what it’s like competing among the world’s best hybrid athletes. We dive into the ongoing debate of volume vs. intensity, HYROX’s new athlete license rules, and how the sport is evolving across Europe and the U.S. We also get into:–…