From Hurdles to HYROX: British Star’s Explosive DebutIn this episode, Neil sits down with Alex, a former British hurdler and elite track athlete, as she shares her inspiring transition into the world of HYROX and hybrid fitness racing. After retiring from athletics, Alex found a new passion and competitive fire in a sport that combines strength, endurance, and mindset.Alex opens up about her debut HYROX performance, qualifying for the World Championships in Chicago, and how her background in track, combined with strength & conditioning, running, and Pilates, shapes her training approach today. As both an athlete and a coach, she offers insight into how she prepares for competition and coaches others—especially through her unique lens as the Pilates Hybrid Athlete.We also dive into the emotional moment when Alex realized she might be in podium contention and how that ignited the competitive drive she thought she had left behind. From checking results obsessively to feeling the fire in her belly return, Alex reminds us what it means to be a natural-born competitor.She also discusses the ROX Queens, the power of the HYROX community, and her vision for her future in the sport—both on and off the course.This is a must-listen for anyone interested in hybrid racing, athlete transitions, and the evolving role of women in the sport.

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