#320 Rachel Farrell: HSI Co-Founder, From Ironman to Hyrox

This week, we welcome back Rachel Farrell ( @rachel_farrell20 on Instagram) to the podcast after being a previous guest all the way back on episode 26, where she talked to Eric about appearances at the Ironman World Championships. Since then, she has transitioned to the world of Hyrox. Rachel discusses her role as co-founder of Hybrid Series Ireland, its accessibility, and her impressive accomplishments in the sport. 14:00 Welcoming Rachel Farrell to the Podcast 16:57 Hyrox vs. CrossFit 19:45 The Pain Cave: Embracing the Challenge 22:51 Training Adaptations: From Triathlon to Hyrox 25:50 Mental Toughness in Hybrid Racing 28:58 World Championships in Nice in TWO different sports 31:49 Organising Events: Building the Community 34:35 Making Hybrid Training Accessible for Everyone 40:07 Creating an Inclusive Fitness Community 42:00 Overcoming Daunting First Steps 43:55 Innovative Event Formats and Equipment Rental 46:32 Engaging Local Communities and Fundraising 48:21 Passion and Growth in Event Management 49:00 Competing at the World Championship Level 51:43 Balancing Training and Event Organisation 53:28 Recognising Potential in New Participants 55:18 Upcoming Events and how you can race alongside Eric at the next HSI event You can follow us on Instagram: @anygivenrundaypodcast Ultrapure Sports Recovery Kit is the perfect answer for post marathon training recovery. Check out Ultrapure.ie or shop here Get the AGR Ultrapure Sprint Bundle HERE with the exclusive AGR Bobble Hat!! If you've never had your VO₂ max or metabolism measured, there's a good chance you're training at the wrong intensity, missing valuable adaptations, or getting your race nutrition wrong. Health Matters replaces guesswork with data. With over 15 years of experience, they're one of Europe's most experienced performance testing providers. Find out more or book your test at myhealthmatters.ie . ALTAR Speed Dust is engineered to keep fuel in your tank so you can go faster, farther and longer than ever before. Use the code AGR15 to get 15% off at checkout (excludes bundles). altarfuel.com