Ugly Dave Claxton hops on to talk all about the new 2026 DEKA FIT Rulebook. DEKA rulebook updates and why they surfaced nowDumbbells allowed in Zones 1 and 10 and what it actually changesFront rack versus shoulder carry strategy for lungesClarified protest period and timing desk processZone 10 weighted burpee standards with dumbbellsAge group standards…
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Back in July, we wrote about a dispute between Hybrid Games and a former employee. Following that reporting, we began hearing from additional individuals who raised concerns about unpaid work and unresolved obligations. Since that time, Hybrid Games has held three additional events in Newcastle, Glasgow, and London. From what we could observe publicly, those…
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Phoenix HYROX week kickoff and event buildupAccidental HYROX NYC date leak and calendar implicationsElite points system breakdown including strength of field, carry in (dormant) points, and tiebreakersWhy majors matter more than local races under the new systemAccess and fairness concerns for newer elite athletesDoubles rule change backlash around the same nation requirementPhoenix Elite Men’s field…
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Topics HYROX’s new Elite 15 points system and why it replaces time-based qualification How points are earned, counted, and retroactively applied Why course variance made the old system unsustainable Strength of field and how tiebreakers will work What this means for Elite Singles and Elite Doubles athletes Increased racing demands and injury risk concerns North…
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Fans looking to watch the HYROX Phoenix Major 2026 will have access to official livestream coverage across Elite 15 Singles and Elite 15 Doubles racing. Livestreams are hosted on HYROX’s official YouTube channels, with separate streams for each race category. Elite 15 Race Schedule Thursday, January 30 Elite 15 Singles Women7:30 PM Phoenix (Mountain Time)9:30…
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The HYROX Phoenix Major 2026 features a significantly expanded prize purse for Elite 15 athletes, with guaranteed payouts extending through the full field. Prize money is awarded per gender, with identical payouts for men and women. Phoenix Major 2026 Elite 15 Prize Money (Per Gender) 1st – $15,0002nd – $9,6003rd – $6,0004th – $4,8005th –…
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HYROX Phoenix marks the third Major of the 2025–2026 season, following Hamburg and Melbourne, with Warsaw still to come. As with the earlier Majors, the Elite 15 Men’s field was shaped by automatic qualifiers, time-based qualification, and a roll-down process that extended beyond the initial cut. This guide breaks down how the field was formed,…
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HYROX Phoenix marks the third Major of the 2025–2026 season, following Hamburg and Melbourne, with Warsaw still to come. As with the earlier Majors, the Elite 15 Women’s field was shaped by automatic qualifiers, time-based qualification, and a roll-down process that extended beyond the initial cut. This guide breaks down how the field was formed,…
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Matt, Cheryl, and Dave dig into the HYROX Cruise rollout, bunq banking partnership, Surf dating app, and gambling sponsorships, questioning who these partnerships are actually for and whether they add value for athletes or simply create noise. The conversation expands into sponsorship fatigue, teaser culture, and the growing tension between growth and trust. The episode…
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HYROX 2025 Industry Scorecard Scale, Geography, and What Participation Actually Looks Like HYROX remains the single largest mass participation hybrid fitness series in the world. In calendar year 2025, the brand operated at a scale no other hybrid format comes close to matching, with events spanning six continents and participation volumes that resemble major endurance…
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