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Atalanta
by Atalanta
Formerly the Rad Hyrox Podcast, we’re now Atalanta - dedicated to elevating female athletes in the hybrid space.We’re here to speak up, create conversations and celebrate female athletes, it’s time for the men to move over… and let the women talk about the women!!Covering female training, nutrition, mindset and of course Hyrox. Same voices. Bigger mission.
Episodes
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Lauren Griffith: Returning to E15, Partnering with Sydney Wells & Navigating Injury
This week on Atalanta, we’re welcoming back a familiar face to the pod — Lauren Griffith! An experienced Elite 15 athlete, Lauren joins us to catch up on everything that’s happened since we last spoke, from navigating a frustrating back injury and stepping away from racing with Lauren Weeks to...
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Hannah Taylor: HYROX, Fuelling for Performance & Taking on a 55km Ultra
This week on Atalanta, we’re joined by Hannah Taylor — HYROX athlete, coach at RMR and LSKD athlete. Hannah shares her journey into HYROX, from signing up for her first race with just a month to prepare to qualifying for Worlds and building a career around the sport. We chat about coaching…
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Renee McGregor & Ellie Green: Telling the Story Behind Unfiltered
This week we’re joined by a familiar face, sports dietitian, author and ultra-runner Renee McGregor, alongside filmmaker Ellie Green, director of the film Unfiltered. The film gives us a deeper insight into Renee as a person, beyond the professional and expert we’ve come to know through her work....
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Maddy Furnival: Training for Strength, Navigating Social Media & the Power of Consistency
This week we’re joined by Maddy Furnival — strength coach, physio, lululemon ambassador and hybrid athlete. Maddy shares her journey through a major injury, discovering weightlifting and then finding her way into CrossFit. She also opens up about her previous relationship with food, body image…
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Holly Tynan : CrossFit Games Athlete - 17th Fittest in the WORLD!
On this week’s episode, we’re joined by CrossFit Games athlete Holly Tynan. Holly finished 17th at this year’s Games, becoming the highest-placing female rookie. We talk through Holly’s journey to the Games — from previous injury, to the qualification process, and how she secured her spot at her...
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Camille Grimes : Building Phase 7
This week we’re joined by Camille Grimes — coach, athlete and co-owner of Phase 7 alongside Lauren Calvert. Camille takes us through her journey from working in construction to becoming a full-time coach, discovering HYROX before it exploded, and building the community that would eventually…
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Amelia Ellery & Lauren Harris: Female Coaching, Content & Creating Your Own Path
This week on the Atalanta Podcast, we’re joined by Amelia Ellery (@meelspt) and Lauren Harris (@loz_visuals) — two women who have carved out their own space in the fitness, hybrid and content world. Amelia is an online coach specialising in strength, running and HYROX, while Lauren is the...
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Emilie Dahmen: HYROX’s Youngest Elite 15 Athlete
This week we’re joined by Emilie Dahmen — Elite 15 athlete, Nike athlete and 7th place finisher at the 2026 HYROX World Championships. We catch up with Emilie after a huge season that saw her qualify for the Elite 15 at the final opportunity in Warsaw before going on to finish 7th at Worlds in...
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Hannah Heggarty: HYROX, Backyard Ultras & Finding Balance
This week we're joined by Hannah Heggarty — HYROX athlete & ambassador and coach at Elation Gym. Hannah shares her journey from studying sports coaching and working in a leisure centre to taking the leap into self-employed coaching, joining Elation Gym and discovering HYROX. We chat about her…
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Rachael Wade: Sub-60, World Championship Podium & The Rise to Elite 15
In this episode, we're joined by Rachael Wade, who has had an incredible first season in HYROX and looks set to make her mark on the Elite 15. Rachael went from signing up for her first HYROX race just two weeks before the event, with virtually no experience of the sport, to finishing 3rd overall...
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Rachel O’Connor: Doubles World Champion AG & Elite 15 athlete
On this weeks episode we had the pleasure of sitting down in person with Rachel O'Connor. Rachel is a seasoned Elite 15 athlete in the doubles division with her partner Maire McGinley, they competed in all 4 majors of the 25/26 season, narrowly missing out on qualifying for the Elite 15 Doubles…
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Dr. Haley Perlus: The Mental Skills Every HYROX Athlete Needs
HYROX isn't just a physical challenge—it's a mental one too.This week, we're joined by performance psychologist Dr. Haley Perlus, who has spent decades helping Olympic athletes, professional sports teams and high performers build confidence, perform under pressure and unlock their full…
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Vivian Tafuto: Elite 15 World Champion on Consistency, Racing Pressure & Playing the Long Game
Vivian Tafuto has quietly become one of the most consistent athletes in HYROX. An Elite 15 regular and now Elite 15 Doubles World Champion alongside Lauren Weeks, Vivian has spent the last few seasons proving that success isn't built on one standout performance—it's built on showing up, race…
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Alyssa McElheny - The Story Behind Becoming HYROX World Champion 2026
The 2026 HYROX World Champion is here!! Just months after making the jump from elite marathon running to HYROX, Alyssa McElheny has reached the very top of the sport. But while the result looked effortless, the journey to that world title wasn’t that straight forward. In this episode, Alyssa…
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Lauren Calvert | Athlete, Elite Hyrox Coach & Building Phase 7
What does it take to coach some of the best HYROX athletes in the world? This week we're joined by Lauren Calvert – coach at Phase 7, coach to Elite 15 athletes including Gabby Moriarty, Zara Piergianni and Kat Parnell, alongside being an accomplished athlete herself and working full-time in the...
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Dr Bryna Chrismas: Optimising Female Performance
What do female athletes actually need to know to train, recover and perform at their best? This week we're joined by Dr Bryna Chrismas - exercise physiologist, former GB race walker, researcher at Loughborough University, and member of the HYROX Sports Science Advisory Council. Bryna has spent…
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Annie Emilsson: From CrossFit - Hyrox. How One Conversation Changed Everything.
After years competing in CrossFit, Annie took a chance on HYROX after a coach spotted her potential through physiological testing. Fast forward a few months, and she's already clocked an incredible 57:38, with her sights firmly set on the Elite 15. In this episode, we chat about her sporting...
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Kris Rugloski: Hyrox 2022 World Champion on Gratitude, Adversity & Adventure
Kris Rugloski's route into HYROX is anything but conventional. A former obstacle course racer and ultra-runner, Kris first entered HYROX simply because it looked like something she'd enjoy. Just a few years later, after qualifying for the World Championships on a roll-down, she shocked the field…
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Aimee Oliver: Breaking the Taboo Around Pelvic Health
Aimee Oliver is the founder of BodyFit Mums, a community that has spent the last 10 years supporting women through pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and every stage of life beyond. In this episode, Aimee shares her personal journey with pelvic health and stress incontinence following the birth of…
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Sam Pretty: Gym Owner, Mum & Elite 15 Athlete
This week, we’re joined by HYROX athlete, coach, gym owner, and all-round endurance powerhouse Sam Pretty. Fresh off winning her age group in Berlin to secure a HYROX World Championship qualification, Sam shares the whirlwind few weeks that also saw her claim the Deadly Dozen UK Championship…
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Jess Towl: Longevity, Patience & Elite Performance
This week on the Atalanta Podcast, we sit down with Jess Towl – former British Triathlon athlete, CrossFit competitor, HYROX Elite 15 athlete, and one of the most versatile endurance athletes you'll meet. Jess shares her journey from triathlon, to discovering CrossFit, before eventually finding...
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Kate Hutchinson: Balancing Elite 15 Racing and a 3:09 Marathon
This week we’re joined by Elite 15 athlete Kate Hutchinson. From representing England at the Commonwealth Games in swimming, to age-group triathlon world championships, to now racing on the HYROX Elite 15 doubles circuit alongside Fern Gardner — Kate’s sporting journey is seriously impressive. We...
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Amy Brown: Training With Purpose & Becoming 45-49 AG HYROX World Champion
This week on the podcast, we sit down with HYROX 45-49 AG World Champion Amy Brown — a runner turned HYROX powerhouse who proves that it’s never too late to chase something big. Amy opens up about her journey from marathon running and chasing a sub-3-hour marathon, to finding her place in HYROX…
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Bryony Keys: Last Female Standing At BPN Go One More Backyard Ultra
This week, we’re catching back up with Bryony Keys after her incredible performance at the BPN Backyard Ultra, where she became the last female standing and finished in the top 10 overall after running for 37 hours straight and covering 155miles. Bryony takes us behind the scenes of one of the...
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Alyssa McElheny: From 2:34 Marathon to Hyrox Elite 15
This week we’re joined by Alyssa McElheney — 2:34 marathon runner turned Elite 15 Hyrox athlete. With a strong background in distance running, Alyssa made the switch to Hyrox just a few months ago and has already made a serious impact — finishing 3rd in Warsaw in her first Elite 15 race, securing...
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Fern Gardner: Inside Elite 15 Doubles - How to Stay Consistent at the Top
This week we’re joined by Fern Gardner, an Elite 15 athlete competing at the top level of Hyrox alongside doubles partner Kate Hutchinson. Fern shares her journey through sport—from swimming at a national level to competing in triathlon on the international stage—and how those experiences shaped...
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Lauren Stockley: Open to Pro to Elite 15. The highs and the lows!
Everyone sees the finish line. The podiums. The Elite 15 start lists. But they don’t see the first race… the nerves, the mistakes, the “what am I doing here?” moments. In this episode, Lauren Stockley takes us behind the scenes of her journey in Hyrox—from a 1:11 open time to breaking into the...
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Chloe Cook: From Elite Triathlon to her Elite 15 debut in Warsaw!!
A former GB triathlete, Chloe stepped away from the sport before rebuilding from the ground up. In just six months of focused Hyrox training, she’s dropped her time from 1:12 to the 1-hour mark — earning her place in the Elite 15 and securing her debut at the final Major of the season in Warsaw...
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Emily Atkins: Navigating pregnancy & motherhood when your identity has always been tied to training.
Emily Atkins joins us this week for a very real conversation about fitness, pregnancy, and navigating motherhood when your identity has always been tied to training. Emily shares how quickly fitness became a huge part of her life — and how challenging it was when pregnancy turned everything she...
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Dr Megan Powell: From Team GB to Hyrox: Performance, Pacing & Female Athlete Health
In this episode, we sit down with Megan Powell — former Team GB athlete, Hyrox competitor, and GP registrar — to explore what it really takes to transition from elite endurance sport into hybrid racing. With a background in high-level duathlon, Megan shares the key differences between traditional...
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Katherine Fashbender: Elite 15 Debut, Doubles Success & Lessons from the Pain Cave
This week, we’re joined by Elite 15 athlete Katherine Fashbender, fresh off a huge debut performance in Phoenix where she qualified straight for the World Championships alongside partner Morgan Schulz. We dive straight into the chaos of recent racing at the Americas Regionals—unpacking the highs,...
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Lauren Leigh Richardson: Chasing World Records, Learning From Every Race & Mastering The Mental Game
This week on the podcast we’re joined by HYROX athlete Lauren Leigh Richardson. Lauren is the Female Open Doubles World Record holder in the 25–29 age group and was also part of the team that set a Mixed Relay World Record in Dublin. In this episode we dive into what it takes to compete at a high...
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Danél Louw: Crushing E15 Doubles & going sub 60 Pro Solo in Hyrox.
This week we’re joined by South African Hyrox powerhouse Danél Louw. From stepping into the sport with her sights set firmly on Elite 15, to qualifying for World Champs in doubles alongside Vicky McIntosh, Danél’s rise has been fearless from day one. We dive into: That incredible 59:29 Pro Solo…
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Delaney Nelson: Raising twins, racing Hyrox. The reality of the rebuild.
This week we’re joined by Delaney Nelson – known to many of you as the “Hybrid Twin Mama” on Instagram. Delaney is a hybrid athlete, coach, competitor and mum of twins, and in this episode she shares what it really looked like rebuilding herself after motherhood. From gaining 100lbs during...
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Gabrielle Nikora-Baker: From Doubles to Elite 15 Solo & Worlds Qualification
This week on the podcast, we’re joined once again by Gabrielle Nikora-Baker — and a lot has changed since we last spoke. When we first had Gabby on the podcast, she was racing doubles. Fast forward to this episode and we’re catching up as she’s stepped into Elite 15 solo racing — taking on her...
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Rebecca Fenney: The Other Side of Your Favourite MAFS UK Star — HYROX, Fitness & Beauty
This week we’re joined by Rebecca Fenney, known to many from Married at First Sight UK — but this conversation goes far beyond what you see on screen. Rebecca opens up about how fitness has been a constant through her life, even when routine, structure and training were taken completely out of…
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Poppy Jones: 1:15 to 1:01 — The Running Secrets Behind a HYROX Pro Solo Win
This week on the podcast, we’re joined by Poppy Jones — Third Space PT and one of the most exciting athletes currently chasing the HYROX dream. Fresh off the racecourse in Manchester, where she clocked a PB of 1:01:18 and took the Solo Pro win, it felt like the perfect time to sit down and have a...
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Charlie Searle: Stepping Into the Hyrox Elite 15, her journey to Phoenix.
Today we’re joined by Charlie Searle — HYROX competitor, newly announced 247 athlete, and fresh off an incredible Elite 15 debut at the Phoenix Major. Charlie lined up against some of the strongest women in the sport on one of HYROX’s biggest stages and delivered a huge performance, finishing…
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Máire McGinley & Rachel O’Connor: Elite Sport, Motherhood, and Learning to Back Yourself
This week we’re joined by Máire McGinley and Rachel O’Connor, an Irish-Scottish duo who are quickly establishing themselves on the HYROX Elite scene. From taking the APAC mixed relay record to lining up in the Elite 15 races in Hamburg and Melbourne, Maire and Rachel share what it’s really like...
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Renee McGregor: Cutting Through the January Noise
January is loud. New year, new goals, new rules, new trends — especially when it comes to food, body weight and “doing better”. But are any of them actually helping you feel, function and perform better… or are they quietly doing more harm than good? For this January special, sports dietitian…
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Sophia Parvizi Wayne - Hyrox Elite 15 & Forbes 30 under 30, chasing excellence in sport, work & life
Sophia Parvizi-Wayne is an Elite 15 Hyrox athlete, tech founder, and has recently been listed in the Forbes 30 Under 30 — but in this episode, we go beyond the titles. Sophia opens up about the reality of chasing high performance in more than one area of life, why true balance doesn’t really…
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Joanna Wietrzyk: Dominating Hyrox, 2/2 Major wins, can anyone beat her?!
We’re kicking off 2026 the only way that felt right — with Joanna Wietrzyk back on the podcast. Jo was our very first guest of 2025, and since then, her career has gone stratospheric. From racing just a handful of times in Australia to Elite 15 Major wins, world podiums, and now a dream weekend...
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Sophie Vecchione: Injury risk, hormonal health, RED-S and building a strong, resilient female athlete.
In this episode, we’re joined by physiotherapist, trail runner and running-rehab specialist Sophie Vecchione for an in-depth conversation on RED-S, stress fractures, hormones and long-term athlete health. We explore why injuries like stress fractures are becoming increasingly common, how low…
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Lucy McGonigle & Holly Tynan: Elite CrossFitters take on Hyrox!
Today’s episode is a CrossFit × HYROX crossover with Lucy McGonigle & Holly Tynan — two elite CrossFit athletes who stepped onto the Hyrox race floor in Dublin to test themselves in a very different arena. Holly, a multiple-time CrossFit semi-finalist, and Lucy, who made her CrossFit Games debut...
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Eilidh Boyd: 1:16 to a 1:05 Hyrox Pro Solo! Proof that consistency is key.
In this episode, we sit down with Eilidh, a coach at Elation in Glasgow, Graham Hallidays gym and an incredible Scottish Hyrox athlete making a name for herself in the space. She shares how she went from trying the movements for the first time (with hilarious old videos to prove it!) to becoming...
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Lily Collyer: Adidas athlete, world record holder, marathon runner.
This week we sit down with runner, creator and women’s coach Lily Collyer, whose fitness journey took off when she moved to Dubai. Over the last four years she’s taken on 24 hours of burpees, a 100K ultra, and multiple marathons — all while fundraising for mental health charities and sharing her...
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Laura Belgrave: The Story Behind LB Visuals
In this week’s episode, we sit down with the insanely talented Laura Belgrave — the creative force behind LB Visuals and one of the standout visual storytellers in the Hyrox space. Lauras ability to capture emotion, intensity and real human grit is unmatched — but her journey to becoming a...
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Bryony Keys: Rebuilding after injury, taking on an Ironman & winning the BPN Ultra
This week we’re joined by the incredible Bryony Keys — an athlete whose story is equal parts heartbreaking, inspiring and unbelievably powerful. Bryony opens up about the tragic accident that left 75% of her foot shattered, the months of uncertainty that followed, and the mental battle of coming...
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Amy & Rosie Walsh: Double the drive, double the determination. Setting their sights on the Elite 15
This week we’re joined by Amy and Rosie Walsh — identical twin sisters taking the Hyrox world by storm. They are currently your U24 Women's Pro Doubles World Record Holders. Still early in their athletic journey, Amy and Rosie have already made a big impression — not just with their race times…
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Kat Parnell: Finding Perspective and Stepping Into the Elite Field with Jade Skillen
This week, we’re joined by Kat Parnell — a former footballer turned Elite Hyrox athlete who’s learned that mindset can make or break performance. Kat shares how a simple shift in perspective helped her unlock one of her best performances yet — a 1:01 solo race in Birmingham. She also talks about...
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Formerly the Rad Hyrox Podcast, we’re now Atalanta - dedicated to elevating female athletes in the hybrid space.We’re here to speak up, create conversations and celebrate female athletes, it’s time for the men to move over… and let the women talk about the women!!Covering female training, nutrition, mindset and of course Hyrox. Same voices. Bigger mission.
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