Hyrox Coaching Podcast

“What's your origin story and when did you decide to become a coach?”

This is the standard opening question to establish a guest's background and expertise.

“What was the turning point that made coaching your main focus?”

Asked after the guest mentions their career path, this seeks to find the key moment of commitment.

“What was the catalyst for you to stop programming a common exercise like the long run?”

This probes into the 'why' behind a specific, and often unconventional, programming decision.

“What are the similarities between training for your old sport and for Hyrox?”

This question draws parallels between different athletic disciplines to find universal principles.

“What's one thing you've firmly changed your opinion on since you started in Hyrox?”

This question explores a guest's evolution and intellectual humility as a coach.

“What coaching beliefs do you hold that might be controversial in the community?”

The hosts use this to deliberately surface unique or contrarian viewpoints from expert guests.

“What do you make of a particular athlete's pacing strategy in a recent race?”

Used in race review episodes to move from reporting results to analyzing strategic decisions.

“How do you convince athletes that easy work is still effective work?”

A practical question aimed at getting specific advice on athlete management and communication.

“When did you realize being a good athlete and being a good coach are two different skills?”

Aimed at differentiating between personal experience and the ability to transfer knowledge to others.

“Do you think a specific rule is going to change at the elite level after this event?”

This question speculates on the future evolution of the sport's regulations based on recent events.