#65 - HYROX World Champion Alexander Rončević - Story, Strategy + Advice for Every HYROX Athlete
I'm so excited to tell you about my first ever sponsor Bear Bar, who make the highest quality shower soaps. If you’d like to try them you can get 15% off by heading to bit.ly/barejase and entering code JASE at checkout.My guest today is HYROX World Champion, Alexander Rončević. We covered a huge range of topics, from his upbringing in Austria and early years in sport, to quitting his teaching job to pursue a full-time athletic career. We discussed his training philosophy, mental strategies, and the tactical differences between Pro and Elite HYROX racing.Alex also gave a behind-the-scenes look at preparing for the World Championships and shared reflections on his victory in Nice. He spoke candidly about life as a professional athlete, the growth of the HYROX sport, PED testing protocols, and what might lie ahead after HYROX.This was an insightful and inspiring conversation with one of the sport’s top competitors. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.Fully Timestamped Chapter List00:00:00 Intro Trailer for HYROX World Champion Alexander Roncevic 00:00:53 Childhood & Growing Up in Austria 00:04:42 Importance of Family, Plans for Children & Life Balance 00:05:53 Leaving Teaching Career for HYROX 00:06:58 Preparing for World Championships 00:08:16 Career Opportunities in HYROX 00:10:32 Mainstream Media Coverage & Recognition 00:11:19 Cologne Race Recap & PB 00:11:56 Clarifying Elite vs Pro in HYROX 00:12:15 Racing Strategy in Elite Field 00:13:34 Elite Series History & Introduction of Majors 00:15:00 Pacing Strategy in Elite Races 00:17:37 Competitor Analysis & Race Strategy 00:18:46 James Kelly & US Advantage 00:20:11 Travel, Jet Lag & Recovery Protocol 00:22:12 Overseas Racing & Mental Game 00:22:47 Advice for Athletes Moving to Pro Division 00:25:35 Training Philosophy & HYROX Development 00:29:20 Winning the World Championship & Aftermath 00:33:08 Sponsor Message: Bear Bar 00:34:26 Wall Balls at World Championships in Niece 00:36:58 Age Groups & Inclusivity 00:38:01 Fuelling, Nutrition & Race Day Prep 00:39:22 Morning Races & Practical Adjustments 00:42:03 Most Improved Stations 00:43:52 PEDs in HYROX & Drug Testing Protocol 00:49:26 Life After HYROX 00:52:27 Audience Questions 01:00:08 Overrated & Underrated: Food, Exercise, Supplement, Habit 01:03:27 Alex’s 60 Second Message to Every HYROX Participant 01:04:47 2025 Goals & Relay Plans 01:05:54 Daily Reflection & Self-Development 01:07:36 Minimal Routines & Staying Ready 01:07:48 Where to Follow Alex 01:08:54 Closing Thanks 01:08:55 Outro & Sponsor Reminder***LINKS***15% Off Bare Bar (CODE: JASE):https://bit.ly/barejaseAlexander Roncevic Instagram: https://bit.ly/3H3CD6LMY STUFF:Awaken Out Of Context Podcast (YouTube & Podcast Links):https://bit.ly/3tk8FVvFollow Me On Instagram (@awakenoutofjason):https://bit.ly/3RAkKQj#hyroxworldchampion #podcast #hyrox
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#64 - Ramblings on Disappointment, Returning Home to Self, Broodiness & How to periodise your life
Welcome back to the podcast. This episode is split into two very distinct parts: one long, meandering reflection, and then tools and insights.So, if you're new to the podcast and you don't give a flying [expletive] about my experience or internal state — the stuff I've been working through — then skip to the bit that I've labelled "lesson."That part is about how to ensure we don't spend too much time in one particular mode or zone — it's about strategising your life and your calendar, similar to how you'd train, so you don't get burnt out.If you're an OG and actually interested in the deeper, more reflective side of me, then listen to the beginning — it's much more raw and vulnerable.I hope you enjoy the episode. Drop us a DM and let me know what you think.Fully Timestamped Chapter List00:00 Reflection: Disappointment, Full Brain Experience, Coming Home to your self03:42 Differences between Dopamine and Serotonin Jason08:55 The Power of Touch and Connection14:56 Reflecting on The Importance of Family and Legacy18:41 Lesson: How to ensure we don't spend too much time in one particular mode/zone22:26 Tool: Strategizing Life Like Training & Understanding the nervous system load of calendar commitments26:38 Closing thoughts***LINKS***MY STUFF:Awaken Out Of Context Podcast (YouTube & Podcast Links):https://bit.ly/3tk8FVvFollow Me On Instagram (@awakenoutofjason):https://bit.ly/3RAkKQj#solopodcast #periodisation #theself
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#63 - HYROX: What No One Tells You About Online Coaches - with Jack Collins The Hybrid Coach
My guest today is Jack Collins, an online coach specialising in HYROX and hybrid performance. We delved into the current landscape of HYROX coaching—what makes a coach trustworthy, key things to look for when choosing one, and some of the lesser-known truths about the industry. Jack also shared his coaching philosophy and broke down a range of detailed strategies and methodologies you might want to incorporate into your own HYROX training.Fully Timestamped Chapter List00:00 Jack Collins Hybrid Coach Trailer 07:52 Shifting to Online Coaching 11:10 Jack's Assessment of the Online Coaching Space 19:16 Finding the Right Online Coach42:13 Jack's Coaching Practices and Philosophy 46:19 Seasonal Training Strategies for Hyrox 53:35 Advantages of swimming in early development 56:30 Should we build mini periodisation blocks into a season?58:40 What is the difference between Strength Endurance vs. Muscular Endurance 01:06:59 Transitioning from HYROX Open to HYROX Pro 01:16:00 Jack's advice to every HYROX competitor looking to improve their time 1:22:50 Jack's details and conversation wrap-up***LINKS***Jack’s Instagram:https://bit.ly/3S3Vb9cMY STUFF:Awaken Out Of Context Podcast (YouTube & Podcast Links):https://bit.ly/3tk8FVvFollow Me On Instagram (@awakenoutofjason):https://bit.ly/3RAkKQj#hyrox #coach #podcast
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#62 - 12 Books That Changed Me
Bit of a different format this week, I picked out 12 books that changed me in a big way along with the main thing I took from each. Fully Timestamped Chapter List04:12 The Four Hour Work Week07:07 Vagabonding12:11 How to Win Friends and Influence People15:10 The Chimp Paradox21:02 This is Marketing24:01 The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People25:48 Atomic Habits30:05 Getting Things Done31:55 The Wim Hof Method36:52 Why We Sleep43:05 Stillness Is The Key43:51 The Obstacle Is The Way***LINKS***MY STUFF:Awaken Out Of Context Podcast (YouTube & Podcast Links):https://bit.ly/3tk8FVvFollow Me On Instagram (@awakenoutofjason):https://bit.ly/3RAkKQj#selfimprovementbooks #podcast
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#61 - HYROX World Championship Coach & British Open Record Breaker Aaron Woodman’s Surprising Method for Improving Your HYROX Time
My guest today is Aaron Woodman. Aaron is an extremely high-performing HYROX athlete and coach. At the time of recording, he held the British Open record in HYROX. It was a really interesting conversation, with some surprising concepts that go against much of what you hear and see in the coaching world online these days. This conversation is full of super-nerdy, tactical stuff — we talk about VO2 max, lactate threshold, all that good stuff. Hope you enjoy the episode and get as much out of it as I did.Fully Timestamped Chapter List 00:00:00 Trailer for Aaron Woodman 00:00:47 First Marathon & Early Running 00:02:07 Finding Hyrox 00:04:28 Records, Rankings & Race Format 00:06:15 Timing Issues & RoxZone Variability 00:11:28 Performance Focus vs. Chasing Times 00:15:19 Course Differences & Expectations 00:18:04 PBs, Berlin Plans & Strength Numbers 00:22:21 Strength VS Training Specificity 00:26:46 Simple Programming & Repetition 00:32:29 Off-Season, Load & Recovery 00:36:39 Racing vs. Training 00:39:52 Racing More Often 00:43:05 Pacing & Race Strategy 00:48:31 Lactate, Run Intensity & Split Management 00:54:07 Cramp, Hydration & Rituals 00:49:38 Threshold-Based Pacing 01:02:38 Training Volume & Consistency 01:04:01 VO2 Max 01:07:26 Strides & Session Planning 01:10:00 Wall Balls & Station Drills 01:23:34 Data Review & Improvements 01:26:46 Late-Race Fatigue 01:29:34 5K Metrics & PFT Critique 01:31:59 Breaking 60 Strategy 01:34:12 Station Focus & Race Selection 01:36:39 Training vs. Race Conditions 01:41:45 Overtraining & Recovery 01:46:39 Smart Session Programming 01:48:53 Client Success Stories 01:52:17 Coaching Philosophy 01:56:41 Templates vs. Custom Plans 01:59:33 Accountability & Coach Boundaries 02:00:15 Nutrition & Supplements 02:06:28 Overrated/Underrated 02:09:33 2024 Goals 02:10:17 Coaching Plug 02:10:35 Closing Remarks***LINKS***WDM Coaching Instagram:https://bit.ly/4lAyyHhMY STUFF:Awaken Out Of Context Podcast (YouTube & Podcast Links):https://bit.ly/3tk8FVvFollow Me On Instagram (@awakenoutofjason):https://bit.ly/3RAkKQj#hyrox #podcast #coaching
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