090: The Truth About Performance, Physiques & Why Most Athletes Need to Eat More | Chris Richards

092: Elite 15 Athlete Tom Rodgers, Refusing To Quit

Ben and Jackson are joined by Elite 15 athlete Tom Rodgers. Twelve months ago Tom was top 6 in the world, an Elite 15 athlete racing the best on the planet at the HYROX Chicago World Championships. Then his body broke. Eighteen months of injury, surgery talk, and long days on crutches. But he never stopped. We're talking garage ski erg sessions for hours on end, holding onto a world-class engine around long shifts as a cop in rural Melbourne, refusing to let the comeback die. This one is about the setback most athletes never come back from. The mental war of being out that long, how you protect your fitness when you physically can't run, and whether you can fight your way back to the top while the sport gets faster around you every single week. We also We also open with the LSKD controversy blowing up in HYROX right now. The cease and desist, Puma's exclusive grip on the sport, and whether it's fair that the big brands ambush from the sidelines while the smaller ones get shut out. Ben and Jackson, back with one of our best yet. Let's get into it. Links ⁠⁠⁠- Become a founding Sparkie Member⁠⁠⁠ [https://plan.boltin.io/?utm_source=trainhybrd&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=launch] - ⁠⁠⁠⁠1:1 Coaching with Coach Jackson⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/trainhybrd/] - ⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/trainhybrd/]

091: Listener Q&A and What is Getting "Chicked?"

Ben and Jackson are back for a full listener Q&A on episode 92. They call out another podcast for its take on getting "chicked" and the poor form of it, before getting into rage-baiting in the endurance world. They also break down an argument they got pulled into online recently, answer your endurance questions, and "What really fires up Jackson and Ben" Links ⁠⁠- Become a founding Sparkie Member⁠⁠ [https://plan.boltin.io/?utm_source=trainhybrd&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=launch] - ⁠⁠⁠1:1 Coaching with Coach Jackson⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/trainhybrd/] - ⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/trainhybrd/]

090: The Truth About Performance, Physiques & Why Most Athletes Need to Eat More | Chris Richards

Chris Richards has spent more than a decade helping grow Ultimate Performance across Asia and now oversees the APAC and Middle East regions. In this episode, Chris joins TrainHybrd to discuss the evolution of fitness in Asia, the rise of Hyrox, and why the strongest physiques are usually built on a solid strength foundation. We explore UP's expertise in delivering transformational results that are sustainable, performance-focused training, how to balance aesthetics with athletic performance, the fuelling mistakes that hold many athletes back, and why accountability remains one of the most powerful tools for long-term success. What we cover: * How the fitness industry in Asia has evolved over the last decade * The rise of Hyrox and differences between Asia and Australia * Why strength training underpins most impressive physiques * Goals beyond the initial physical transformation * Balancing aesthetics and performance * Common fuelling mistakes endurance athletes make * The importance of accountability and coaching * Building high-performing teams and coaching cultures Enjoy this conversation with Chris Richards. Find out more about Ultimate Performance  https://ultimateperformance.com/ [https://ultimateperformance.com/] Reach Out to Chris https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisrichardspt/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisrichardspt/]

089: Why Trail Running Is So Much Harder Than Road Running

On this episode of the TrainHybrd Podcast, Ben and Jackson dive into the world of trail running and why it's a completely different beast to pounding the pavement. From technical terrain and relentless climbs to pacing mistakes and trail etiquette, we unpack what makes trail racing so much tougher than most runners expect. We also tackle an important question: can you actually be both over prepared and under tall for a race? The answer might surprise you. Links ⁠- Become a founding Sparkie Member⁠ [https://plan.boltin.io/?utm_source=trainhybrd&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=launch] - ⁠Follow us on Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/trainhybrd/] - ⁠1:1 Coaching with Coach Jackson [https://www.instagram.com/trainhybrd/]

088: Racing Overseas Without Wrecking Your Body

With Stockholm HYROX World Champs 2026 around the corner. Ben and Jackson talk all things Travelling healthy overseas to stay healthy and race ready,. Travelling for a race adds a whole layer most people ignore until it bites them on race day. This episode covers how to arrive ready instead of wrecked. * Beating jet lag * Nutrition on the road and race week * Tracking HRV and resting heart rate to know where you're at * Recovery when you're out of your routine * Tapering and Deloading into race day Links ⁠- Become a founding Sparkie Member⁠ [https://plan.boltin.io/?utm_source=trainhybrd&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=launch] - ⁠Follow us on Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/trainhybrd/] - ⁠1:1 Coaching with Coach Jackson [https://www.instagram.com/trainhybrd/]