#27 - Joanna Wietzyk - The 22-Year-Old TAKING OVER Hyrox!

Listen to Joanna's first time on Abnormal (November 2024) - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1d8jhb6HyGHfK4oN7S5vBN?si=e18dceda7bdd4c36In this episode, returning guest Joanna Wietrzyk shares her incredible journey in the world of Hyrox, detailing her rapid rise in the sport, recent record-breaking performances, and the importance of training and preparation. She discusses her experiences collaborating with elite athletes like Hunter McIntyre, navigating the competitive landscape, and the logistics of traveling for competitions. Joanna also reflects on her relationships within the sport and her aspirations for the future, emphasising the supportive community among athletes. In this engaging conversation, Joanna shares her journey as a Hyrox athlete, detailing her emotional experience of breaking a world record while finishing second in a competitive race. She discusses the strategic planning that went into her performance, the commercial growth she has experienced as a full-time athlete, and her collaboration with CrossFit legend Tia-Claire Toomey-Orr. Chapters00:00 Introduction and Recent Achievements02:54 Training and Preparation Insights05:53 Record-Breaking Performances08:55 Collaboration with Hunter McIntyre11:55 Navigating the Competitive Landscape15:00 Experiences in London and Glasgow18:08 Planning and Logistics of Travel20:50 Future Aspirations and Relationships in the Sport29:46 Strategizing for Success: The Glasgow Race30:49 Emotional Rollercoaster: Breaking Records and Finishing Second32:30 The Value of World Records: Recognition and Rewards34:18 Commercial Growth: Transitioning to a Full-Time Athlete36:28 Collaborating with Legends: Teaming Up with Tia Toomey38:03 The Journey to Houston: From Glasgow to New Challenges40:59 Race Dynamics: Strategy and Teamwork in Doubles43:27 Complementary Strengths: How Tia and Joanna Work Together44:47 Learning from the Best: Insights from Tia Toomey46:52 Preparing for World Championships: Training in Nashville50:54 The Road to Chicago: Upcoming Races and GoalsGet in touch:Instagram: / ⁠petelaverick⁠ YouTube: / ⁠@pete.laverick⁠ Facebook: / ⁠pete.laverick.5⁠ Email: [email protected]

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