Rich Recap's HYROX World Champs 2026

Fresh off the HYROX World Championships, Rich Ryan sits down to break down his entire race weekend, including a 7th-place finish in the Elite 15 race and a 3rd-place podium finish in Elite Doubles alongside Pelayo Menendez Fernandez. Rich shares what it was like competing at the highest level of the sport, the lessons learned from both races, and his biggest takeaways from the championship weekend. The conversation also dives into the evolution of HYROX as a sport. From major brand activations and athlete support to the overall production and race experience, Rich discusses how both HYROX and its partners have significantly raised the bar and what that means for the future of competitive hybrid racing. Plus, for the shoe nerds, Rich gives his early thoughts on the new Adidas Dropset Elite and compares it to one of his favorite race shoes, the Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro. Topics include: • HYROX World Championships race recap • Elite 15 singles race analysis • Elite Doubles podium performance • The growth and future of HYROX • Brand involvement and athlete experience • Adidas Dropset Elite first impressions • Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro comparison • What's next after Worlds This version reads well on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube while hitting the main storylines from the episode.