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HYROX World Champion Alyssa McElheny: Winning Worlds, Going Full-Time & What’s Next
HYROX World Champion Alyssa McElheny joins Race Brain to break down her rapid rise from elite marathoner to World Champion, the decision to become a full-time athlete, and how she’s approaching the 2026/27 season. She gets into her Worlds victory, the chaotic Beijing race, Adidas shoes, training 60 miles per week, future doubles plans, and why defending the title changes everything.
02:05 — Becoming a full-time HYROX athlete
19:03 — The truth about HYROX shoes, sled grip & race-day footwear
35:29 — How Alyssa McElheny won the HYROX World Championship
50:19 — Beijing chaos: extra laps, bad…
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