EPISODE · Jun 30, 2026 · 51 MIN
#54 Run Clubs, Hyrox & The Search For Community | Olivia Cox
from The People Run Podcast · host Fitz Mayi
This week on The People Run, I’m joined by Olivia, a former British Army soldier, fitness presenter, runner, and HYROX athlete.We talk about the rise of run clubs, why HYROX has exploded in popularity, and what so many people are really searching for when they sign up for races, join a community, or take on hard challenges.Along the way we discuss Olivia’s path from the Army into fitness media, how running became more than exercise, racing around the world, the culture surrounding HYROX, social media authenticity, and why community might be the most underrated part of endurance sports.Chapters00:00 HYROX, Half Marathons & Why Everyone's Obsessed08:49 The Accidental Path: Army, Media & Staying Busy12:51 How Running Became Her Identity19:31 Why We Fly Across The World To Run25:36 Preparing For HYROX31:07 HYROX: Online vs Reality39:40 What's The Point? Social Media & Authenticity45:41 Why We Keep Doing Hard ThingsFollow Olivia:instagram.com/oliviacoxlondon/Follow The People Run Podcast:instagram.com/thepeoplerunpodcast/Music: instagram.com/mech__beats/
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This week on The People Run, I’m joined by Olivia, a former British Army soldier, fitness presenter, runner, and HYROX athlete. We talk about the rise of run clubs, why HYROX has exploded in popularity, and what so many people are really searching for when they sign up for races, join a community, or take on hard challenges. Along the way we discuss Olivia’s path from the Army into fitness media, how running became more than exercise, racing around the world, the culture surrounding HYROX, so...
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