The People Run Podcast
The People Run Podcast is about the lives behind the miles.
Hosted by Fitz Mayi, this show features real conversations with runners at every level from pros to parents, coaches to community builders about training, identity, discipline, setbacks, ambition, and what the sport gives back.
Every runner has their own world. This is where we step into it.
The People Run Podcast
#34 D1 HYROX Athlete: What It Really Takes | Eric Zalewski
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Eric went from a D1 basketball background to competing in Hyrox and recently dropped 8 minutes off his time.
In this episode, we talk about what actually helped him improve: running on tired legs, speed work, race strategy, and the reality of Hyrox.
We also get into balancing training with a full schedule, the mental side of racing, and why you just have to show up and figure it out.
Chapters
00:00 4:45 AM Mornings, Coaching & Training Balance
09:05 Sacrifices vs Tradeoffs in Pursuing Fitness
12:56 D1 Basketball at Northwestern
19:11 Basketball to Hyrox
22:10 Getting Humbled in His First Hyrox
26:17 How He Trains Now & Running on Tired Legs
28:50 Inside Hyrox: Stations, Pacing & How Hard it Really is
31:25 His Best Race & Breakthrough
33:42 Hyrox Progress: How He Dropped 8 Minutes
35:24 Why Shoes Can Make or Break Your Race
37:20 170 BPM MID Race What to Do
41:29 Race Smart: Strategy, Pacing, and Just Starting
44:20 Goals + Future in Hyrox
45:58 Advice for FirstTime Hyrox
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