#320 Rachel Farrell: HSI Co-Founder, From Ironman to Hyrox

This week, we welcome back Rachel Farrell (@rachel_farrell20 on Instagram) to the podcast after being a previous guest all the way back on episode 26, where she talked to Eric about appearances at the Ironman World Championships. Since then, she has transitioned to the world of Hyrox. Rachel discusses her role as co-founder of Hybrid Series Ireland, its accessibility, and her impressive accomplishments in the sport.14:00 Welcoming Rachel Farrell to the Podcast16:57 Hyrox vs. CrossFit19:45 The Pain Cave: Embracing the Challenge22:51 Training Adaptations: From Triathlon to Hyrox25:50 Mental Toughness in Hybrid Racing28:58 World Championships in Nice in TWO different sports31:49 Organising Events: Building the Community34:35 Making Hybrid Training Accessible for Everyone40:07 Creating an Inclusive Fitness Community42:00 Overcoming Daunting First Steps43:55 Innovative Event Formats and Equipment Rental46:32 Engaging Local Communities and Fundraising48:21 Passion and Growth in Event Management49:00 Competing at the World Championship Level51:43 Balancing Training and Event Organisation53:28 Recognising Potential in New Participants55:18 Upcoming Events and how you can race alongside Eric at the next HSI eventYou can follow us on Instagram:@anygivenrundaypodcastALTAR Speed Dust is engineered to keep fuel in your tank so you can go faster, farther and longer than ever before. Use the code AGR15 to get 15% off at checkout (excludes bundles).altarfuel.com The Sports Recovery Kit is everything you need after training, matches, gym sessions and long active days. The full routine, ready to goShop HEREGet the AGR Ultrapure Sprint Bundle HERE If you've never had your VO₂ max or metabolism measured, there's a good chance you're training at the wrong intensity, missing valuable adaptations, or getting your race nutrition wrong.Health Matters replaces guesswork with data. With over 15 years of experience, they're one of Europe's most experienced performance testing providers.Find out more or book your test at myhealthmatters.ie.