7th - When Running Isn’t Enough: The Reality of HYROX with Kieran Lillis

If you love running but crave a new edge, this episode is for you. We’re joined by Kieran Lillis, former Laois intercounty football captain, who shares how stepping away from intercounty football in 2024 led him to the intense, hybrid challenge of HYROX.Kieran explains what HYROX is for anyone hearing about it for the first time—and why it’s proving so addictive for endurance athletes. Combining running with functional strength, it demands fitness, pacing, and mental toughness in equal measure.As a high-performance coach, Kieran understands training—but HYROX has pushed him into unfamiliar territory, testing his resilience and forcing him to adapt. We explore how runners can benefit from this kind of challenge, what it teaches about suffering well, and why Kieran keeps coming back despite being pushed to his absolute limits.A must-listen for runners curious about hybrid racing, performance mindset, and finding a new challenge when one chapter ends.