My guest today is Ellie Crabtree — a weight loss coach helping women transform both their minds and bodies. Ellie came second in the NABBA (National Amateur Body-Builders Association) Britain's Miss Novice Toned Figure, and her story is one of grief, rebuilding, and finding purpose. After losing her dad at just 19, she spiralled into emotional eating and isolation. What followed was a remarkable journey — not just of weight loss, but of self-discovery, discipline, and healing. We talk about food as comfort, the emotional crash after competition, why control can be both a shield and a struggle, and how she now helps other women with their own weight loss and mindset journeys.

I hope you enjoy my conversation with Ellie Crabtree.

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00:00:00 Intro Trailer for Ellie Crabtree

00:00:42 Ellie’s Story, Early Life, Loss of Father & Weight Struggles

00:04:32 Why Bodybuilding

00:05:42 Training Around Her Dad’s Illness

00:07:17 Relationship With Food Then & Now

00:11:40 Coaching Other Women With Food & Body Image

00:12:55 Strategies For Getting Back On Track With Food

00:14:23 Bodybuilding vs Hybrid Training & HYROX

00:17:10 Post-Competition Blues & Structure Collapse

00:19:15 Control, Therapy & Why She Gravitate to Structured Sports

00:22:19 Replacing Addictions & Finding Identity Outside Fitness

00:24:48 Grief & Her Relationship With Her Dad’s Passing

00:27:04 How She’d Handle Grief Differently Now

00:28:29 Turning Loss Into Motivation & Life Philosophy

00:33:05 What Her Dad Was Like

00:35:46 Making The Most Of Her Dad’s Final Months

00:42:00 Competing With NABBA

00:44:10 First Time On Stage & Posing Nerves

00:46:13 Why Dark Chocolate & Pre-Show Nutrition

00:48:21 Peak Week Explained

00:53:08 Current Training & Injury Recovery

00:57:17 Learning To Listen To Her Body

00:58:38 David Goggins' Mindset & Overtraining

01:00:34 Long-Term Fitness Journey & Individual Methods

01:01:25 Goals: Injury Recovery, Marathon & HYROX

01:03:44 Ultimate Goal: Ultra Marathon

01:04:51 Enjoyment-Based Running Approach

01:06:37 Closing Remarks & Final Reflections

01:07:31 Morning Reflection: Practising Gratitude

01:08:58 Where To Find Ellie & Coaching Plug

01:10:32 Outro & Sponsor Reminder

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My guest today is HYROX World Champion, Alexander Rončević. We covered a huge range of topics, from his upbringing in Austria and early years in sport, to quitting his teaching job to pursue a full-time athletic career. We discussed his training philosophy, mental strategies, and the tactical differences between Pro and Elite HYROX racing.

Alex also gave a behind-the-scenes look at preparing for the World Championships and shared reflections on his victory in Nice. He spoke candidly about life as a professional athlete, the growth of the HYROX sport, PED testing protocols, and what might lie ahead after HYROX.

This was an insightful and inspiring conversation with one of the sport’s top competitors. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

Fully Timestamped Chapter List

00:00:00 Intro Trailer for HYROX World Champion Alexander Roncevic

00:00:53 Childhood & Growing Up in Austria

00:04:42 Importance of Family, Plans for Children & Life Balance

00:05:53 Leaving Teaching Career for HYROX

00:06:58 Preparing for World Championships

00:08:16 Career Opportunities in HYROX

00:10:32 Mainstream Media Coverage & Recognition

00:11:19 Cologne Race Recap & PB

00:11:56 Clarifying Elite vs Pro in HYROX

00:12:15 Racing Strategy in Elite Field

00:13:34 Elite Series History & Introduction of Majors

00:15:00 Pacing Strategy in Elite Races

00:17:37 Competitor Analysis & Race Strategy

00:18:46 James Kelly & US Advantage

00:20:11 Travel, Jet Lag & Recovery Protocol

00:22:12 Overseas Racing & Mental Game

00:22:47 Advice for Athletes Moving to Pro Division

00:25:35 Training Philosophy & HYROX Development

00:29:20 Winning the World Championship & Aftermath

00:33:08 Sponsor Message: Bear Bar

00:34:26 Wall Balls at World Championships in Niece

00:36:58 Age Groups & Inclusivity

00:38:01 Fuelling, Nutrition & Race Day Prep

00:39:22 Morning Races & Practical Adjustments

00:42:03 Most Improved Stations

00:43:52 PEDs in HYROX & Drug Testing Protocol

00:49:26 Life After HYROX

00:52:27 Audience Questions

01:00:08 Overrated & Underrated: Food, Exercise, Supplement, Habit

01:03:27 Alex’s 60 Second Message to Every HYROX Participant

01:04:47 2025 Goals & Relay Plans

01:05:54 Daily Reflection & Self-Development

01:07:36 Minimal Routines & Staying Ready

01:07:48 Where to Follow Alex

01:08:54 Closing Thanks

01:08:55 Outro & Sponsor Reminder

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Welcome back to the podcast. This episode is split into two very distinct parts: one long, meandering reflection, and then tools and insights.

So, if you're new to the podcast and you don't give a flying [expletive] about my experience or internal state — the stuff I've been working through — then skip to the bit that I've labelled "lesson."

That part is about how to ensure we don't spend too much time in one particular mode or zone — it's about strategising your life and your calendar, similar to how you'd train, so you don't get burnt out.

If you're an OG and actually interested in the deeper, more reflective side of me, then listen to the beginning — it's much more raw and vulnerable.

I hope you enjoy the episode. Drop us a DM and let me know what you think.

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00:00 Reflection: Disappointment, Full Brain Experience, Coming Home to your self

03:42 Differences between Dopamine and Serotonin Jason

08:55 The Power of Touch and Connection

14:56 Reflecting on The Importance of Family and Legacy

18:41 Lesson: How to ensure we don't spend too much time in one particular mode/zone

22:26 Tool: Strategizing Life Like Training & Understanding the nervous system load of calendar commitments

26:38 Closing thoughts

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My guest today is Jack Collins, an online coach specialising in HYROX and hybrid performance. We delved into the current landscape of HYROX coaching—what makes a coach trustworthy, key things to look for when choosing one, and some of the lesser-known truths about the industry. Jack also shared his coaching philosophy and broke down a range of detailed strategies and methodologies you might want to incorporate into your own HYROX training.

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00:00 Jack Collins Hybrid Coach Trailer

07:52 Shifting to Online Coaching

11:10 Jack's Assessment of the Online Coaching Space

19:16 Finding the Right Online Coach

42:13 Jack's Coaching Practices and Philosophy

46:19 Seasonal Training Strategies for Hyrox

53:35 Advantages of swimming in early development

56:30 Should we build mini periodisation blocks into a season?

58:40 What is the difference between Strength Endurance vs. Muscular Endurance

01:06:59 Transitioning from HYROX Open to HYROX Pro

01:16:00 Jack's advice to every HYROX competitor looking to improve their time

1:22:50 Jack's details and conversation wrap-up

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Bit of a different format this week, I picked out 12 books that changed me in a big way along with the main thing I took from each. Fully Timestamped Chapter List

04:12 The Four Hour Work Week

07:07 Vagabonding

12:11 How to Win Friends and Influence People

15:10 The Chimp Paradox

21:02 This is Marketing

24:01 The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People

25:48 Atomic Habits

30:05 Getting Things Done

31:55 The Wim Hof Method

36:52 Why We Sleep

43:05 Stillness Is The Key

43:51 The Obstacle Is The Way

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My guest today is Aaron Woodman. Aaron is an extremely high-performing HYROX athlete and coach. At the time of recording, he held the British Open record in HYROX. It was a really interesting conversation, with some surprising concepts that go against much of what you hear and see in the coaching world online these days. This conversation is full of super-nerdy, tactical stuff — we talk about VO2 max, lactate threshold, all that good stuff. Hope you enjoy the episode and get as much out of it as I did.Fully Timestamped Chapter List 00:00:00 Trailer for Aaron Woodman 00:00:47 First Marathon & Early Running 00:02:07 Finding Hyrox 00:04:28 Records, Rankings & Race Format 00:06:15 Timing Issues & RoxZone Variability 00:11:28 Performance Focus vs. Chasing Times 00:15:19 Course Differences & Expectations 00:18:04 PBs, Berlin Plans & Strength Numbers 00:22:21 Strength VS Training Specificity 00:26:46 Simple Programming & Repetition 00:32:29 Off-Season, Load & Recovery 00:36:39 Racing vs. Training 00:39:52 Racing More Often 00:43:05 Pacing & Race Strategy 00:48:31 Lactate, Run Intensity & Split Management 00:54:07 Cramp, Hydration & Rituals 00:49:38 Threshold-Based Pacing 01:02:38 Training Volume & Consistency 01:04:01 VO2 Max 01:07:26 Strides & Session Planning 01:10:00 Wall Balls & Station Drills 01:23:34 Data Review & Improvements 01:26:46 Late-Race Fatigue 01:29:34 5K Metrics & PFT Critique 01:31:59 Breaking 60 Strategy 01:34:12 Station Focus & Race Selection 01:36:39 Training vs. Race Conditions 01:41:45 Overtraining & Recovery 01:46:39 Smart Session Programming 01:48:53 Client Success Stories 01:52:17 Coaching Philosophy 01:56:41 Templates vs. Custom Plans 01:59:33 Accountability & Coach Boundaries 02:00:15 Nutrition & Supplements 02:06:28 Overrated/Underrated 02:09:33 2024 Goals 02:10:17 Coaching Plug 02:10:35 Closing Remarks***LINKS***WDM Coaching Instagram:https://bit.ly/4lAyyHhMY STUFF:Awaken Out Of Context Podcast (YouTube & Podcast Links):https://bit.ly/3tk8FVvFollow Me On Instagram (@awakenoutofjason):https://bit.ly/3RAkKQj#hyrox #podcast #coaching

My guest today is entrepreneur and business coach Tom Youngs. Tom is absolutely crushing it at the moment and I’d highly recommend those of you interested in business, coaching and becoming financially-free to listen (and take notes!).

We delve into a range of topics, including his journey from zero to a $70K month in 18 months, the breaking point that pushed him to leave his agency to start his own coaching and consultancy business, and the nuts and bolts of launching his first cohort program. We talked about the power of flywheels vs funnels, how to develop unique thought leadership, and the non-negotiable habits that keep him - and his clients - performing at the highest level.

It was an inspiring and insightful chat with someone who pulled himself from rock-bottom finances to serious success. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

Please check out Tom’s channel and email list via the links below.

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00:00:00 Trailer Intro for Tom Youngs

00:01:04 Zero to $70K Month: Tom’s Story

00:09:14 Breaking Point at the Agency

00:11:41 Leaving the Agency & Taking First Client

00:13:28 Solopreneur Summit & Twitter Networking

00:16:40 Launching First Cohort for $395

00:18:32 Side Job at Paperboy Studios to Pay Rent

00:19:58 Creator Launch

00:22:21 Developing Unique Thought Leadership

00:26:26 $321K in Four Months

00:28:24 Shame, Financial Rock Bottom & Drinking to Cope

00:33:18 Satisfaction, Happiness & Gratitude

00:36:59 Spirituality, Praying & Psycho-Cybernetics

00:42:39 The Three Books Tom Recommends Clients

00:46:46 Importance of Environment & Building a Studio

00:51:37 Travel vs Stability for Content Creation

00:52:52 Accountability, Focus & Leverage Tasks

00:55:31 Goal Systems & No Phone Until Task Done

01:00:11 Two Hours Deep Work Per Day

01:01:10 Avoiding Goals You Don’t Want

01:04:04 Q1 Project Breakdown & CRM Goals

01:06:43 Funnels vs Flywheels Explained

01:10:27 Flywheels vs Retargeting Funnels

01:12:21 Google’s 7-11-4 Rule & Flywheel Design

01:13:00 Tom’s Tech Stack

01:15:17 Are Business Coaches Distrusted?

01:17:43 Empowering Clients

01:21:28 Tom’s Six Non-Negotiable Daily Habits

01:27:05 Weekly Client Check-in: Self-Rating System

01:28:58 Outro

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My guest today is HYROX World No. 6 Allana Falconer. We delve into a wide range of topics including her journey through HYROX and how she’s built her fitness without ever using a coach.

We talked about her obsession with running, accidentally completing an 84km ultra, and the strength-focused training she’s now prioritising in her training. We also cover mindset, body image in the sport, and how she balances training with a full-time job.

It was a fascinating and uplifting chat with a proper hybrid athlete who's not only talented but brings a rare positivity and joy to competition. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

Fully Timestamped Chapter List

00:00:00 Intro Trailer for Allana Falconer

00:00:53 Bio Rundown

00:02:09 Mindset After Competitions & Love of Running

00:04:05 Ultra Running Debut & Back of the Yard Experience

00:08:40 Athletic Background & Lockdown Training

00:12:41 Transition from Lockdown Running to Ultras & Hyrox Goals

00:17:28 Strength Training Journey & Gym Influence

00:20:23 Mindset & Positivity in Sport

00:22:24 Upbringing & Family Background

00:24:50 Mindset Behind Motivation & Smiling Through Racing

00:26:56 Body Image & Hyrox Physique

00:28:53 Thoughts on Coaching & Recent Sponsorships

00:33:05 Structuring Training Without a Coach

00:37:22 Strongest Stations & Ergs in Training

00:40:09 SkiErg & Rowing Improvements

00:44:56 Differences Between Singles & Doubles Strategy

00:49:15 Racing Doubles with Chris Moulam-Jones

00:51:08 Race Nutrition & Avoiding Red Bull

00:52:55 Hydration Habits & Roxzone Strategy

00:53:47 PBs & Race Times

00:57:04 Risks of Pushing Too Hard in Races

01:00:10 Hyrox Timing System & Growth

01:01:32 Impact of New Rep Counter Visuals

01:01:41 Overrated & Underrated: Food

01:04:25 Overrated & Underrated: Exercises

01:06:10 Overrated & Underrated: Supplements

01:10:16 Overrated & Underrated: Habits

01:11:17 Season Goals & Upcoming Races

01:12:54 Where to Follow Allana

01:13:45 Outro & Subscribe Message

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