The Truth Behind Keely Hodgkinson’s Training | MindSets Podcast | Episode 82

British athletes are making serious statements on the world stage, Hyrox is facing controversy, and cheating in CrossFit has taken a bizarre turn.In Episode 82, Angus and Charles cover a packed week of sport before diving into one of the most dominant middle-distance athletes in the world right now, Keely Hodgkinson.⸻📰 Two-Minute NewsWe open the episode with the biggest stories across sport right now:British success at the Indoor Athletics World ChampionshipsFinal Six Nations table and tournament takeawaysHyrox EMEA Regional Championships controversyCrossFit Open cheating scandal involving edited videosQuick, punchy, and everything you need to stay in the loop.⸻🏃‍♀️ Keely Hodgkinson – Training, Dominance and World Record PotentialThis is the headline topic.Keely Hodgkinson has established herself as the dominant force in the 800m, but how is she doing it?We break down:What makes her so consistent at the highest levelThe demands of elite 800m running and the balance between speed and enduranceLikely training structure behind her performancesThe role of threshold work, speed endurance, and race tacticsWhy she is separating herself from the fieldWe also discuss:How close she could be to breaking the 800m world recordWhat it takes physiologically to dominate this eventWhether her model is replicable or truly elite territory⸻😤 Grind My GearsThis week’s frustration…Why does it feel like theft and petty crime are becoming more common?From gyms to everyday life, we unpack what we have noticed and why it might be happening.Got something grinding your gears?Send it in for future episodes.⸻🧠 Build Your AthleteWe finish with a strategic and slightly chaotic game.Charles is given a budget and must build the ultimate athlete by selecting from three options across six different categories.We break down:His selections and reasoningWhere he spent big versus saved budgetStrengths and weaknesses of his athleteThen we compare it to listener submissions.Did Charles build a world class athlete or did the audience do better?⸻🎙 Follow and Support MindSetsLinktree: https://linktr.ee/mindsets_podcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MindSets_PodcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/your-linkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindsets_podcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mindsets_podcastHosted by Angus Cook and Charles Ingell⸻👕 Official PartnersWe’re proudly partnered with:Hystyle (@hystyleclo)Hysoxs (@hysoxs)PodiumChasr (@podiumchasr)Get 15% off your order using codeMINDSET15⸻⏱ Chapters00:00 Intro00:30 Two-Minute News03:15 Indoor Worlds British Success09:40 Six Nations Final Table16:20 Hyrox EMEA Controversy24:10 CrossFit Open Cheating33:45 Keely Hodgkinson Deep Dive55:30 Grind My Gears01:07:00 Build Your Athlete01:20:00 Listener Submissions01:27:00 Outro⸻KeywordsKeely Hodgkinson training, 800m world record, Indoor Athletics Championships, Six Nations results, Hyrox controversy, CrossFit Open cheating, hybrid athlete, endurance training, UK athletics, fitness podcast⸻Hashtags#MindSetsPodcast #KeelyHodgkinson #800m #Athletics #Hyrox #CrossFitOpen #SixNations #HybridAthlete #Running #FitnessPodcast #UKSport