🎥 From CrossFit Cameras to HYROX Lenses

As a CrossFitter turned HYROX athlete, the overlap between these two fitness worlds feels hard to ignore. Back in the heyday of CrossFit, their media machine was the brand — especially during the Road to the Games era around 2016. Those YouTube episodes racked up millions of views each, turning athletes into stars and giving them followings that still hold weight today.

HYROX is taking notes — and stepping things up.

They’ve made huge strides in media recently:

  • High-quality live and post-race broadcasts
  • A new athlete-focused series with Red Bull, “Beyond the Rox”
  • Athletes running their own channels and building personal brands

So for this edition of the Race Brain Drop, we’re spotlighting all the Elite 15 individual athletes who have YouTube channels. If you want a behind-the-scenes look at training, travel, and life leading up to Chicago — give these a follow 👇

📺 Elite 15 Athletes on YouTube

Lauren Weeks
👉 Latest video: Using lactate testing to guide training.

Meg Jacoby
🔥 Comeback series from back surgery. Super inspiring.

Joanna Wietrzyk
📹 Race recaps, vlog style.

James Kelly
💥 Training insights from one of the top contenders for Chicago.

Rich Ryan
📊 Deep dives into workouts + race breakdowns. Best mix of education + entertainment.

Jake Dearden
🎬 Well-produced content from a Red Bull-sponsored athlete.

Rylan Schadegg
🌲 Not frequent, but shows how he blends HYROX with an active outdoor lifestyle.

Tom Rodgers
🐶 Training with his two speedy dogs. His first Elite 15 race is coming!

Hunter McIntyre
🍻 Some training, mostly bro content. You know the vibe.

Graham Halliday
✈️ His Hong Kong qualifier vid is a must-watch.

Jon Wynn
💪 Transparent, consistent, and always in pursuit of greatness.

👉 Give them a like and subscribe — it supports the athletes and grows the sport.

🏁 This Weekend in HYROX

Things are quiet before Chicago, but HYROX is back in signature event mode. This weekend’s spotlight: Berlin Tempelhof Airfield — a one-lap outdoor course.

  • 🇬🇧 A new Men’s Open Doubles World Record from Harry and Ben Sutherland has already gone down
  • ⛈️ A surprise storm mid-race (outdoor events = unpredictable!)
  • 📍 Next signature event stop: HYROX New York outdoors on May 30th

🧠 Functional Fitness News

Speaking of CrossFit, Race Brian dove into the launch of the World Fitness Project and what it might mean for the broader hybrid/functional fitness space.

📥 Check out Race Brian’s breakdown in this week’s article.

🎧 HYROX Rundown: Top 5 Vibes

On this week’s Race Brain HYROX Rundown podcast:
Greg from Roxlyfe returns for a fan-favorite segment — the HYROX Top 5.

You can find the HYROX Rundown on your favorite podcast app. While you are at it give it a rating!

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