8x8 podcast by Ryan Hamill
Are you passionate about fitness racing and looking to the stories of the top athletes in the sport? This one is for you.
In each episode, we bring you true storytelling and amazing insight to the elite 15 athletes in the sport. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned competitor, this podcast will help you take your training and performance to the next level.
What is The 8x8 Podcast?
Inspired by the structure of HYROX fitness racing, which features 8 runs and 8 stations, our podcast format revolves around 8 key questions to give you an inside look into the minds of elite athletes and some of the key components to what makes them tick. You’ll hear their personal stories, likes and dislikes, background, training tips, mindset strategies, and what drives them to succeed in the world of fitness racing.
If you're looking to improve your performance in HYROX, gain motivation from the best in the sport, or simply love fitness and racing, make sure to SUBSCRIBE a
This week on the 8x8 Podcast we sit down with Julien Coquillaud Salomon.
This season of the 8x8 is powered and supported by our partners In8te.
Liam McCroary is a former professional footballer who now works full time as a prison officer and competes among the Elite 15 in HYROX.
Josh van Zeeland joins the 8x8 Podcast to talk about what happens when you suddenly find yourself racing at the front of HYROX.
This week’s episode breaks the usual format, no structure, no script, just a real conversation with Luke Greer, the newcomer who’s already rewritten what’s possible in the UK HYROX scene.
In this episode, we sit down with Ida Mathilde Steensgaard, the athlete, yes, but more importantly, the person behind for a very real conversation about pressure, expectations, and the strange way imposter syndrome can creep in, even when you’re performing at a high level.
Tomas Tvrdik doesn’t exactly live life in the slow lane.
Inside the Mind of Kate Davey: Crazy Energy, Real Friends & a Bloody Nose
Tom Rodgers is a HYROX Elite athlete with the engine, focus, and discipline to compete at the top level.
In this special 8x8 Pod episode, the HYROX Elite 15 share their best advice on how to cut 10 minutes off your HYROX time.
We finally made it happen!
We finally got to sit down with Hidde Weersma, one of the best HYROX athletes in the world — and honestly, this one hit different.
Last year, Alexander Rončević said he wanted to dominate HYROX.
When it comes to dominance in the sport, Lauren Weeks might just have the most significant wins and the best winning average. But the real question is—are we ready to officially crown her the GOAT of HYROX?
In Episode 10 of the 8x8 podcast Ryan & Lillie chat to Jess Pettrow from NOT BYRON BAY, as she prepared for the HYROX Las Vegas Elite 15 Major.
In Episode 9 of the 8x8 podcast Ryan & Lillie chat to Harry Thompson from England, as he prepares for the HYROX Las Vegas Elite 15 Major this Friday.
In Episode 8 of the 8x8 podcast Ryan & Lillie chat to Pelayo Menendez Fernandez from Oviedo, Spain as he prepares for the HYROX Las Vegas Elite 15 Major this Friday.
In Episode 7 of the 8x8 podcast Ryan & Lillie chat to Tim Wenisch (Soft w) as he prepares for the HYROX Las Vegas Elite 15 Major this Friday.
In Episode 6 of the 8x8 podcast Ryan & Lillie chat to Sean Noble, recent qualifier to the HYROX Elite 15 for 2025. Sean shares his wild rise to the top of the sport, the tough conditions under which he developed as an athlete, his own training philosophies and announces a huge new sponsor to the HYROX world - a real first.
In this episode of the 8x8 podcast Ryan & Lillie chat to James Kelly, recent winner of Hyrox Hong Kong Elite 15, 2024. Get to know the man behind the athlete status, play Maroon or Blue a game about Aussie classics and learn things about JK you will have never known before! 8x8 Instagram: / 8x8pod JK's Instagram: / jk.jameskelly Lillie's Instagram: / lilliebailey__
Jon Wynn is not only an incredible Elite 15 Hyrox Athlete but also an ex-special forces soldier, a sober advocate and a dad to his 2 young daughters.. We were lucky enough to have him on the 8x8 podcast where we dug beneath the surface and had an inspiring conversation 🎙️ We covered choosing the right partner in life, solider mentally transferring to HROX, how he’s looking to improve his running, his current location of Mallorca and a whole lot more.
In this podcast episode learn how Beau Wills has got to the top of Hyrox, securing an 8th place in the World Championships 2024 and being a huge contender in the Elite 15. If you enjoyed this episode, go on and give us like, comment or a subscribe to allow us keep interviewing these athletes and learning from the best! We have a bunch of incredible ones to follow!Instagram: / 8x8pod
In this episode of the 8x8 podcast Ryan chats to the Hybrid Racoon, Dylan Scott. Recent winner of Hyrox Dallas 2024, Dylan has been involved in Hyrox since 2020 and has competed in multiple world championships. He won the 2024 North American Hyrox Championship and was crowned a world champion in the doubles competition at the 2024 Hyrox World Championships in Nice, France. Dylan credits his success to his consistency, hard work, and mental toughness, which align well with the sport's unique demands. Beyond competition, he serves as a trainer and fitness advocate, inspiring others through his positivity and work ethic. Listen to his story on the 8x8 podcast. Instagram: / 8x8pod
If you enjoyed this episode, go on and give us like, comment or a subscribe to allow us keep interviewing these athletes and learning from the best! We have a bunch of incredible ones to follow!We were very fortunate to get some time with HYROX elite 15 athlete Amy Bevilacqua during the build up for the Toronto HYROX event on the 5th of October, 2024.We talked about how she likes to celebrate, her battle with mental health and how she overcame, being a mother and athlete, her philosophy of training and generally gave us some insights to what made her the incredible woman she is today. Even more importantly there is some much wisdom we can learn from Amy on how to improve our performance!The podcast was recorded a few weeks ago now as she was preparing for her HYROX Elite 15 season in 2024. Congratulations AMY on achieving your goal!
