S06E195 Conquering Hyrox: Two Working Moms Team Up: Ashley Syvertsen and Keren McKinney

What does it take for two busy working moms to conquer one of the fastest-growing fitness challenges in the world? With host coach David Syvertsen @davesy85, Keren McKinney @kerenmckinney and Ashley Syvertsen @ashleyann522 pull back the curtain on their recent High Rocks race experience in New York City, revealing the reality behind the Instagram-worthy finish line photos.The conversation dives deep into what truly matters when preparing for such a physically demanding event. Keren, a former college soccer player and nurse with four children, paired with Ashley, who readily admits "I don't run, I don't like to run" to tackle what they describe as a race that's "90 percent running." Their candid discussion about training strategies uncovers a crucial insight: success came from adding specialized Sunday sessions focused specifically on transitioning between running and workout stations—the exact format they'd face on race day.Most compelling is their approach to teamwork. Rather than simply splitting the work evenly, they strategically played to each other's strengths. "I would come in and do the station and then be able to rest before the run was huge for us," Ashley explains, while Keren acknowledges, "I need to train harder next year because I was so gassed after a couple of the stations, being the one having to run again." This honest assessment of their partnership demonstrates the thoughtful planning required for team success.Beyond physical preparation, they share the logistical challenges rarely discussed—from not knowing their heat time until three days before the race to walking "5,000 steps looking for water" at the venue. Their running splits reveal remarkable consistency throughout the race, maintaining nearly identical lap times from start to finish despite fatigue.The most powerful moment? Crossing the finish line hand-in-hand after pushing each other past their perceived limits. "There were times in the race when I wanted to walk because I was so tired, but I'm not going to walk because Ashley's not going to walk," Keren reflects. They're already planning next year's race, with improved strategies and faster targets.Ready to take on your own fitness challenge? Listen now, then subscribe and share your thoughts on how you balance life's demands while pursuing your fitness goals.#Hyrox, #HyroxTraining, #HyroxWorld, #HyroxAthlete, #HyroxCompetition, #HyroxLife, #HyroxWorkout, #HyroxCommunit #HyroxPrep, #HyroxJourney@crossfitbison @crossfittraining @crossfit @crossfitgames #crossfit #sports #exercise #health #movement #crossfitcoach #agoq #clean #fitness #ItAllStartsHere #CrossFitOpen #CrossFit #CrossFitCommunity @CrossFitAffiliates #supportyourlocalbox #crossfitaffiliate #personalizedfitness