EPISODE · Jun 18, 2026 · 1H 5M
HYROX Training Metrics, Burpee Gains and Elite Performance with Stephen Pelkofer
from Rox Lyfe - The HYROX Podcast · host Greg Williams
In this episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast, we chat with Stephen Pelkofer, one of the fastest-rising athletes in North American HYROX and part of a doubles partnership with Dylan Scott that has already broken the 50-minute barrier.Stephen heads into the HYROX World Championships after a breakthrough season that has seen him climb to the front of the North American scene. A former data scientist who left a successful corporate career to pursue HYROX and coaching full-time, he brings a unique analytical approach to both training and performance.In this episode, we discuss:✔️ Why he walked away from a secure career to go all-in on HYROX and coaching✔️ The detailed training metrics and performance data he tracks behind the scenes✔️ What he's learned from training alongside Dylan Scott every week✔️ How he cut his burpee broad jump time from 3:52 to 2:20✔️ Why he believes most HYROX athletes focus too much on strength work✔️ The training philosophy that has helped him become one of the top athletes in North America✔️ His approach to balancing intensity, recovery and long-term progression✔️ Why many athletes spend too much time training in the middle ground instead of truly easy or truly hard effortsIt’s a fascinating conversation packed with practical training insights, endurance lessons, and a fresh perspective on what it takes to improve in HYROX.🔗 Subscribe for more episodes💥 Supporters of this Episode🏅 MyProtein – Affordable, high-quality supplements to support your HYROX training. Use code ROXLYFE at checkout: https://roxlyfe.com/myprotein🎒 Built For Athletes – Premium backpacks trusted by 150,000+ athletes. Get 15% off automatically at: https://builtforathletes.com/ROXLYFE🧤 The Rox Guys – Lightweight, breathable gloves, with great grip, for fitness racing. Get 15% off with code ROXLYFE or by going to https://www.theroxguys.com/discount/ROXLYFE🔗 Useful Links & Resources🤷 New to HYROX? Start here: https://roxlyfe.com/a-beginners-guide-to-hyrox/📚 Articles & tips: https://roxlyfe.com/🏃♂️ Training plans & coaching: https://roxlyfe.com/coaching/📅 12-week HYROX training plan: https://roxlyfe.com/12-week-training-plan/🥗 Personalised HYROX nutrition: https://roxlyfe.com/nutrition-for-hyrox/📲 Stay Connected📹 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3LDf0XTEWT4Uc_RY4pGOzw?sub_confirmation=1💌 Get weekly HYROX tips by email: https://roxlyfe.com/subscribe/📸 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theroxlyfe/ 💗 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/roxlyfe#HYROX #HybridAthlete #FunctionalFitness #EnduranceTraining
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In this episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast, we chat with Stephen Pelkofer, one of the fastest-rising athletes in North American HYROX and part of a doubles partnership with Dylan Scott that has already broken the 50-minute barrier.Stephen heads into the HYROX World Championships after a breakthrough season that has seen him climb to the front of the North American scene. A former data scientist who left a successful corporate career to pursue HYROX and coaching full-time, he brings a unique analytical approach to both training and performance.In this episode, we discuss:✔️ Why he walked away from a secure career to go all-in on HYROX and coaching✔️ The detailed training metrics and performance data he tracks behind the scenes✔️ What he's learned from training alongside Dylan Scott every week✔️ How he cut his burpee broad jump time from 3:52 to 2:20✔️ Why he believes most HYROX athletes focus too much on strength work✔️ The training philosophy that has helped him become one of the top athletes in North America✔️ His approach to balancing intensity, recovery and long-term progression✔️ Why many athletes spend too much time training in the middle ground instead of truly easy or truly hard effortsIt’s a fascinating conversation packed with practical training insights, endurance lessons, and a fresh perspective on what it takes to improve in HYROX.🔗 Subscribe for more episodes💥 Supporters of this Episode🏅 MyProtein – Affordable, high-quality supplements to support your HYROX training. Use code ROXLYFE at checkout: https://roxlyfe.com/myprotein🎒 Built For Athletes – Premium backpacks trusted by 150,000+ athletes. Get 15% off automatically at: https://builtforathletes.com/ROXLYFE🧤 The Rox Guys – Lightweight, breathable gloves, with great grip, for fitness racing. Get 15% off with code ROXLYFE or by going to https://www.theroxguys.com/discount/ROXLYFE🔗 Useful Links & Resources🤷 New to HYROX? Start here: https://roxlyfe.com/a-beginners-guide-to-hyrox/📚 Articles & tips: https://roxlyfe.com/🏃♂️ Training plans & coaching: https://roxlyfe.com/coaching/📅 12-week HYROX training plan: https://roxlyfe.com/12-week-training-plan/🥗 Personalised HYROX nutrition: https://roxlyfe.com/nutrition-for-hyrox/📲 Stay Connected📹 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3LDf0XTEWT4Uc_RY4pGOzw?sub_confirmation=1💌 Get weekly HYROX tips by email: https://roxlyfe.com/subscribe/📸 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theroxlyfe/ 💗 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/roxlyfe#HYROX #HybridAthlete #FunctionalFitness #EnduranceTraining
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