Hybrid Sport Media

Hybrid Sport Media is your go to platform for all things hybrid. We are dedicated to bringing you the latest in hybrid news, updates, tips and tricks, focusing on the Asia-Pacific region (APAC). Join Australia's fastest Hyrox athlete, James Kelly (better known as JK) and his sister, Bernice, as the sibling hosts from Down Under give you everything you need to succeed in your hybrid journey!

Hybrid Sport Media is a health podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 80 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

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  Ep #80 Handling Setbacks with JK: Inside the Mind of HYROX Elites

  Sep 30, 202657 min

  WE'RE BACK! The unintentional break is over and now we're back with even bigger and better episodes than before. In this episode, we sit down with our favourite HYROX Elite 15 athlete - JK aka James Kelly (or Jimmy Jam) - to talk about what really goes through the minds of the elite and how he handles setbacks. James talks about the myth of the "flawless" elite performance and breaks down the brutal reality of racing at the highest level. From blowing up early in the race to dealing with pre-race niggles and training anxiety, James shares his practical, no-nonsense mental tools that any hybrid athlete can use on race day and in life.

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  Ep#79 Building a Better Athlete: Tom Rodgers on Overcoming Injuries

  Jul 22, 202645 min

  Tom Rodgers is one of the fastest HYROX athletes in not only Australia, but globally. After cementing his spot in the Elite 15 with a win at the Barcelona LCQ in 2025, and a massive 6th-place finish at the Chicago HYROX World Championships, he looked unstoppable. Then, the injuries happened... In this episode of Hybrid Sport Media , Tom takes us behind the scenes of a devastating 12-month period. He breaks down the timeline of his dual setbacks: first being diagnosed with osteitis pubis after racing in Perth, followed by a sacral stress fracture just as he was preparing for his comeback at the APAC Regional. Tom opens up about the frustration of back-to-back injuries, the brutal mental health challenges of losing the sport you love and how nutrition has played a major role in his recovery. Tom shares the exact roadmap he is using to get back to the start line. If you are an athlete dealing with an injury, a setback, or just want to know what it truly takes to have the mindset of an Elite 15 contender...this episode is a masterclass in resilience from Tom Rodger!

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  Ep #78 Charlie Botterill: Rising to the Elite 15, Stockholm World Champs and Wall Ball Cameras...

  Jul 15, 202653 min

  In this episode, we're joined by one of the youngest, brightest and most resilient stars in HYROX racing - Elite 15 athlete Charlie Botterill. Fresh off a massive breakthrough HYROX season, Charlie takes us behind the scenes of his Elite 15 rise, from going full-time in the sport to locking in an incredible 3rd place at the Melbourne Major and 4th place at the Stockholm World Championships. But a breakout season isn't without its hurdles... Charlie opens up about the tough mental tests in Phoenix and Warsaw and addresses the "elephant in the room" from Stockholm - the infamous wall ball camera debacle. Tune in to hear how he handled the wall ball moment, his take on the HYROX appeal and the ultimate lessons in resilience that proved he undeniably belongs at the very top of the sport. We also dive into his doubles success with Ollie, that grueling 3rd-place relay finish,and what the future holds for Charlie's upcoming season.

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  Ep #77 HRV, Recovery & Elite Performance with The Bayens Method (plus HYROX Sydney Recap)

  Jul 8, 20261h 16m

  Chris Bayens, founder of The Bayens Method, has built one of the fastest-growing coaching businesses in hybrid sport, working with everyone from first-time HYROX athletes through to Elite 15 competitors. In this episode, we dive into the coaching philosophies that have helped athletes perform at the highest level and explore why data is becoming one of the biggest performance advantages in fitness racing. We unpack the role of HRV, resting heart rate, pacing and recovery metrics, discussing how Chris uses data to make smarter training decisions without losing the human element of coaching. Whether you're wondering if your low HRV means you should skip a session or you're trying to understand what metrics actually matter, this episode is packed with practical insights. We also recap the latest HYROX Sydney results and what they mean for the Elite 15 points system before looking ahead to the future of HYROX, coaching and hybrid sport. You can find Chris via Instagram - @thebayensmethod

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  Ep #76 The Science of Coaching Faster HYROX Athletes with Ryan Geiger

  Jul 1, 20261h 2m

  What does it really take to coach some of the world's fastest HYROX athletes? This week on Hybrid Sport Media, we sit down with endurance and hybrid performance coach Ryan Geiger, who coaches HYROX elite athletes such as Calypso Sheridan, Meg Martin and Katherine Fahsbender. Before becoming one of the most respected coaches in endurance sports, Ryan represented the U.S. National Team in mountain biking and competed professionally, building a foundation in elite endurance sport that now shapes his coaching philosophy. In this conversation, we dive into what separates good athletes from world-class performers, how Ryan balances running and strength for HYROX success, why personalised coaching consistently outperforms generic training plans and the role data should play in performance. Ryan also shares insights into coaching elite athletes, managing training peaks, developing the mental side of performance and where he believes HYROX and fitness racing are heading over the next decade. Whether you're chasing a personal best, aiming for Elite 15 or simply want to train smarter, this episode is packed with practical coaching insights from one of the best in the business! You can find out more about Geiger Coaching via the links below: Geiger Coaching Instagram Geiger Coaching Website

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