The Not So Live Show with Cheryl, Matt and special guest IanK from UKHXR. DEKA production upgrades: new start line, finish line, and overall feelThe new Lycan machines: faster times, different feel, and athlete reactionsWhy changing machines resets the entire leaderboardThe real issue: long wait times and races starting up to an hour lateJudging, volunteers,…

Lexi Johnson built her platform long before she ever stepped onto a start line. What started as at-home workouts during COVID turned into a massive online and in-person community. Now she’s taking that base into competition, with clear strengths and a lot of room to grow. Then there’s ErgShoot, a new format trying to carve…

We start by catching up with Alyssa McElheny after her attempt to get a 2nd race in before the cutoff for The HYROX Warsaw Major. Saliva slowed her down, let’s find out why. Then the Not So Live Show with Cheryl, Matt and Dave. Summary We start with some old-school nostalgia before getting into HYROX…

Athletes We Talked To Friday – Elite 15 Singles Morgan Schulz – 3rd – $6,000Kris Rugloski – 5th – $4,200Carolyn Watkins – 4th – $4,800Katherine Fahsbender – 11th – $1,800Terra Jackson – 8th – $2,700Lauren Griffith – 7th – $3,000Vivian Tafuto – 2nd – $9,600Lauren Weeks – 1st – $15,000Kelsey Hochleitner – 12th – $1,500Audrey…

After the backlash over the 60+ World Championship race schedule, the company sent a new email saying they are exploring reversing the decision. Matt, Cheryl, and Dave break down the response, read comments from the first Watergate episode, and discuss new details that came out about the Elite 15 athlete briefing: Listen on Apple or SpotifySupport us through The…

• HYROX “Watergate” controversy after Cole Learn dumps water on himself mid-race• Whether rules are actually being enforced consistently in Elite 15 racing• The growing “trust bank” problem between HYROX and athletes• 60+ athletes furious over Stockholm Worlds schedule change• HYROX email claiming the change was “for their benefit”• Age-group athletes forced to choose between…

Matt sits down with Kaʻeo Kruse from Stryd to break down how running data can improve HYROX performance. Later, Alaskan athletes Chad Trammell and Lars Arneson join the show to talk about their impressive Pro Doubles debut at HYROX Phoenix. Topics Kaʻeo Kruse (Stryd) • Hawaii → Harvard → UVA running career• Training with USA…

• Alyssa’s 2:34 marathon background and transition into HYROX• Vegas debut: 1:00:55 and immediate Elite conversation• Sled push lane disaster and where she can cut serious time• Elite 15 qualifying math and the Houston one-day deadline problem• Training at Eighth Day Gym and delayed start race strategy• Ryan’s clean energy background and EV charging deep…

• Vegas was not the “exhale” after Phoenix, 17,000+ showed up• Mandalay Bay venue exceeded expectations• Lounge couches, neon relay vibe, and actual Vegas energy• Judging adjustments post-Phoenix and penalty transparency questions• Daria on NYC ticket chaos and affiliate presale reality• $270 solos and $450 doubles and pricing creep• Should NYC expand beyond two weekends?•…

Bobby Capobianco came on the program after a HYROX weekend and discusses: • Why HYROX works• From elite basketball to burnout to rebuilding• Why some brands connect and others miss• The power of visuals and experience• Authenticity in the influencer era• The ceiling of HYROX Summary This one starts casual and turns into a bigger…