In this episode, we're joined by Matt Plowman, a financial adviser, HYROX coach and one of the UK's fastest rising athletes in the sport. Matt shares how he went from playing cricket and lifting weights to running sub-60 pro times, the mindset behind his training, and why getting fitter - not just working harder - is the key to improving.

We also dive into the biggest talking points in HYROX, including the new Elite 15 qualification system, the controversy around World Championship qualification, race strategy, coaching, recovery, and what the future of the sport looks like as standards continue to rise.

Whether you're preparing for your first HYROX or chasing an Elite 15 spot, this episode is packed with practical advice, honest opinions and insights from someone living and breathing the sport.

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In this episode of The Gregor & Hattie Podcast, Gregor and Hattie take you behind the scenes of the final stop of the Define World Tour in Manchester - the biggest event of the tour and a weekend packed with fitness, content creation, networking and inspiration.

They share what it's really like attending a major fitness event as Define athletes, from meeting followers and taking photos to training alongside athletes from around the world. The pair discuss the power of community, the friendships formed through fitness, and why events like these bring together people who might otherwise never meet.

Gregor and Hattie also open up about their recent struggles with motivation and content creation while balancing the demands of growing Race The Frame. They reflect on lessons learned from some of the industry's top creators, including the importance of consistency, building a schedule, collaborating with others and staying authentic online.

The conversation also covers athlete life behind the scenes, the challenges of international travel, hilarious event moments, gym challenges, favourite Define collections, networking tips, and why being "annoying" on social media might actually be the key to growth.

If you're interested in fitness, content creation, entrepreneurship or building a personal brand, this episode is packed with practical insights, honest reflections and plenty of laughs along the way.

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In this episode of the Gregor and Hattie Podcast, Gregor and Hattie are joined by friend, Hyrox athlete, business owner and all-round grafter Jordan. From running a carpentry and property business with his brothers to training twice a day while renovating his own home, Jordan shares what it really takes to pursue high-level performance whilst balancing work and life.

The conversation dives into the realities of Hyrox training, the sacrifices that come with chasing performance, and the lessons learned from injuries, setbacks and pushing the body to its limits. Along the way, the trio share stories from their recent trips to Berlin, discuss race day nutrition, recovery hacks, sleep routines, and the surprising amount of money that can disappear into training, supplements and competitions.

Jordan explains how consistency has been the key to his progress, why many athletes make the mistake of training too hard too soon, and how finding the right balance between work, recovery and performance has helped him continue improving year after year. The discussion also explores the importance of structured training, the realities of double training days, and the mindset required to compete at a high level while managing a busy professional life.

Expect plenty of laughs as the conversation moves through Berlin race weekend stories, travel mishaps, race-day nerves, nutrition strategies, recovery experiments, early morning training sessions and the ongoing pursuit of better performance.

Packed with fitness insights, relatable experiences and honest reflections on what it takes to keep showing up every day, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at the world of Hyrox and the people committed to becoming better athletes while juggling everything else life throws at them.

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