RMR Training Podcast

Brakken Kraker is a longtime coach, elite athlete, and co-host of the popular podcast, The Running Public.

In this conversation, we dive into the early days of coaching hybrid athletes, how the hybrid training and how the landscape has evolved.

Brakken shares practical insights on training compromised running, structuring sessions around fatigue, and developing athletes who can perform when it matters most.

Whether you’re a coach, competitive hybrid athlete, or endurance enthusiast, this episode is packed with actionable takeaways.

00:00 — Intro with Bracken Kraker
07:30 — Early coaching days
24:45 — Coaching systems vs real coaching
36:20 — Compromised running for HYROX
52:10 — How long HYROX progress really takes

Are you making critical mistakes before your next HYROX race?
In this episode of the RMR Training Podcast, Rich Ryan and Meg Jacoby break down the biggest mistakes athletes make leading into an A race — especially HYROX World Championships, New York, and major competitions. From overtraining and panic workouts to cutting weight too close to race day, this conversation covers exactly what NOT to do if you want to perform at your highest level.

00:00 – Intro: The Biggest HYROX Race Prep Mistakes
05:42 – Why “Cramming Fitness” Before Race Day Backfires
18:10 – The Mental Pressure That Destroys Performance
32:25 – Why Cutting Weight Before HYROX Is a Huge Mistake
49:40 – The Long-Term Mindset Elite Athletes Use to Improve

Rich Ryan breaks down his HYROX Ottawa win, sharing elite race strategies, LT1 training insights, mental toughness tactics, and race-day nutrition tips.
Learn how to pace smarter, fuel properly, and improve your HYROX performance from one of the sport’s top athletes.
00:00 – HYROX Ottawa Race Recap & Winning by 1 Second
09:12 – How to Approach a HYROX B-Race Properly
22:45 – Mental Toughness Strategies That Changed My Racing
39:18 – LT1 Training & Why Zone 3 Running Works for HYROX
58:04 – Race Nutrition, Carb Fueling & Gel Strategy ExplainedReady to take your HYROX training to the next level?

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Traveling internationally for HYROX or a big endurance race?
In this episode of the RMR Training Podcast, Rich Ryan, Meg Jacoby, and Ryan Kent break down exactly how to travel, recover, and still perform at a high level when crossing time zones.
From jet lag and sleep strategies to race week nutrition, hydration, supplements, and mindset, this episode is packed with practical advice for athletes heading to HYROX Worlds, major races, or any endurance event abroad.
We cover:
How early to arrive before race day
The best way to handle jet lagTravel nutrition and hydration tips
What to pack in your carry-onHow to recover after long flights
Training adjustments while traveling
Common mistakes athletes make before big races
Mental strategies when travel goes wrongWhether you’re flying to HYROX Worlds, racing overseas for the first time, or just trying to survive race-week travel, this episode will help you show up ready to perform.
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Timestamps:
00:00 – Full Squad Intro + HYROX New York Talk
06:24 – Best Travel Advice for International Racing
12:04 – Sleep, Jet Lag & Adjusting to New Time Zones
20:19 – Performance Expectations While Traveling
33:25 – Nutrition, Supplements & Travel Recovery Tips
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If you want to improve your HYROX performance, you don’t just need to run more—you need to run smarter.
In this episode of the RMR Training Podcast, Rich Ryan breaks down the 5 most effective running workouts for HYROX, ranked from least to most impactful.
This isn’t about random speed work—it’s about building the right engine, improving efficiency, and learning how to actually translate running into race performance.
You’ll learn:
Why traditional sprint training can hurt your HYROX results
How to build speed without sacrificing endurance
The most effective way to train threshold for race day
How to combine running + HYROX workouts for maximum transfer

Whether you’re preparing for your first race or chasing a PR, this episode will change how you approach running.

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00:00 – Why “running faster” isn’t what you think
03:45 – #5 Hill Sprints (Build power without burnout)
10:20 – #4 Efficiency Reps (Run faster with better form)
18:15 – #3 LT1 Training (The missing aerobic key)
28:40 – Threshold Training Mistakes (Why most athletes get this wrong)
42:10 – The BEST way to combine running + HYROX workouts

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