In this episode, we talk competitive hybrid athletics, specifically preparing for HYROX Dallas on November 23 with RMR Training's Rich Ryan and Ryan Kent. We kick off with the inclusive and inspiring fitness culture in Austin, specifics about the Elite 15 qualification system, and the importance of proper training, nutrition, and mental preparation. We also share personal anecdotes and insights from our individual journies, including the evolution of training methodologies, the importance of staying in touch with high-intensity efforts, and managing nutrition effectively.00:00 Intros Chapters 00:23 Morning Run and Austin's Fitness Culture 02:19 Diving into HYROX 02:32 HYROX Elite 15 Explained 04:10 Qualifying for Elite 15 05:30 HYROX Course Challenges 06:17 Evolution of HYROX 07:05 Training Strategies and Improvements 10:12 Aerobic Capacity and Erg Training 11:45 Stay Power and Training Balance 17:03 Data-Driven vs. Intuitive Training 31:44 Defining a Hybrid Athlete 35:00 Transition from Spartan to HYROX 40:47 Meeting and Rivalry 42:18 Rivalry and Motivation 42:39 Fitness Comeback and Relocation 43:22 Friendship and Training Partnership 44:17 Steeplechase: The Hybrid Event 47:34 Evolution of Endurance Athletes 50:04 Nutrition and Performance 55:32 Challenges with Food and Training 01:07:19 Fueling Strategies for Competitions 01:15:36 Workout Planning and Pacing 01:20:53 Conclusion and Future Plans Strength, endurance, and wellness supplements to fuel your performance. SAVE 10% at BPN Supps:https://bit.ly/nickbare10audio Follow: IG: instagram.com/nickbarefitness/ YT: youtube.com/@nickbarefitness Keep up with Ryan and Rich: Rich Ryan: https://www.instagram.com/richryan610/ Ryan Kent: https://www.instagram.com/dr0p_the_hammer/ RMR Training Podcast:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi5cih2R3tbNcifyvD2xRqQ