I'm so excited to tell you about my first ever sponsor Bear Bar, who make the highest quality shower soaps. If you’d like to try them you can get 15% off by heading to bit.ly/barejase and entering code JASE at checkout.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 List00:00:00 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***LINKS***15% Off Bare Bar (CODE: JASE):https://bit.ly/barejaseAlexander Roncevic Instagram: https://bit.ly/3H3CD6LMY STUFF:Awaken Out Of Context Podcast (YouTube & Podcast Links):https://bit.ly/3tk8FVvFollow Me On Instagram (@awakenoutofjason):https://bit.ly/3RAkKQj#hyroxworldchampion #podcast #hyrox

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