EPISODE · Apr 7, 2026 · 51 MIN
#34 D1 HYROX Athlete: What It Really Takes | Eric Zalewski
from The People Run Podcast · host Fitz Mayi
Eric went from a D1 basketball background to competing in Hyrox and recently dropped 8 minutes off his time.In this episode, we talk about what actually helped him improve: running on tired legs, speed work, race strategy, and the reality of Hyrox.We also get into balancing training with a full schedule, the mental side of racing, and why you just have to show up and figure it out.Chapters00:00 4:45 AM Mornings, Coaching & Training Balance09:05 Sacrifices vs Tradeoffs in Pursuing Fitness12:56 D1 Basketball at Northwestern19:11 Basketball to Hyrox22:10 Getting Humbled in His First Hyrox26:17 How He Trains Now & Running on Tired Legs28:50 Inside Hyrox: Stations, Pacing & How Hard it Really is31:25 His Best Race & Breakthrough33:42 Hyrox Progress: How He Dropped 8 Minutes35:24 Why Shoes Can Make or Break Your Race37:20 170 BPM MID Race What to Do41:29 Race Smart: Strategy, Pacing, and Just Starting44:20 Goals + Future in Hyrox45:58 Advice for FirstTime HyroxFollow Us:IG: instagram.com/thepeoplerunpodcast/YT: youtube.com/@ThePeopleRunPodcastMusic: instagram.com/mech__beats/Follow Eric:IG: instagram.com/ez.train/Subscribe to The People Run Podcast for more real stories from everyday runners, and don’t forget to rate, review, and share this episode with a friend who needs some inspiration.
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Eric went from a D1 basketball background to competing in Hyrox and recently dropped 8 minutes off his time. In this episode, we talk about what actually helped him improve: running on tired legs, speed work, race strategy, and the reality of Hyrox. We also get into balancing training with a full schedule, the mental side of racing, and why you just have to show up and figure it out. Chapters 00:00 4:45 AM Mornings, Coaching & Training Balance 09:05 Sacrifices vs Tradeoffs in Pursuing ...
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