{"podcast":{"title":"The Athlete's Compass","slug":"the-athlete-s-compass-6705232","podcast_index_feed_id":6705232,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-athletes-compass/","website_url":"https://athletica.ai/the-athletes-compass-podcast/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/4dbd3845-ccb9-4e3d-b182-c607e86995df/E6BVQxOpbOH8MGosAXCNjhy4.jpg","author":"Athletica","episode_count":138,"summary":"The Athlete’s Compass Podcast is your compass for navigating endurance training and health. In this show, we explore the cardinal directions of training, nutrition, recovery, and mindset, delving into the dynamic relationship that drives athletic success. Athletes are more than numbers; they're individuals with unique lifestyles and mindset challenges. Coaches who understand these personal nuances play a vital role in their athletes' journey. While training details and data are important, tools like Athletica provide a solution to streamline the technicalities, allowing coaches to focus on the human connection which makes the human coaches the best they can be. Each week, renowned sports scientist and researcher Paul Laursen will be our teacher and guide as we break down training principles so you can understand how best to train for your sport! We take a no-bullshit and practical approach to support age-groupers, masters, and everyday cyclists, runners, and triathletes like you as you find your direction as an athlete. The hosts are Paul Laursen, sports scientist and founder of the Athletica.ai training platform, Marjana Rakai, coach, sports scientist, and triathlete, and Paul Wa…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-24T08:21:02.703077+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-athlete-s-compass-6705232"},"episode":{"title":"How to Train for Hyrox with Siren Seiler-Viken","slug":"how-to-train-for-hyrox-with-siren-seiler-viken","published_at":"2026-02-26T19:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-athlete-s-compass-6705232/how-to-train-for-hyrox-with-siren-seiler-viken","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-athlete-s-compass-6705232","url":"https://athletica.ai/the-athletes-compass-podcast/how-to-train-for-hyrox-with-siren-seiler-viken","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/922d0130-c274-4049-a670-1534eb6e781d.mp3","summary":"Episode Summary In this episode of The Athletes Compass , the team sits down with Siren Seiler-Viken—researcher, coach, and emerging voice in Hyrox performance science. From her early years as an elite dancer to national-level distance running and now competitive Hyrox racing, Siren shares how sustainability, intelligent planning, and aerobic development form the foundation of hybrid performance. The conversation explores the physiological demands of Hyrox, why running may be the most overlooked performance driver, how to balance strength and endurance without sabotaging adaptation, and why pacing strategy can make or break your race. Whether you're a competitive athlete or new to hybrid fitness, this episode delivers practical, science-backed insight on building performance that lasts. Key Episode Takeaways Running accounts for ~60% (or more) of Hyrox race time — aerobic development is foundational. Wall balls produce the highest physiological strain due to total-body demand + accumulated fatigue. Hyrox is primarily an endurance event with strength elements—not the other way around. Max strength matters—but mostly to raise your ceiling so race loads feel submaximal. Muscle mass can become a liability if it compromises running economy. A pyramidal or polarized endurance approach builds sustainable fitness. Double-threshold training can be effective for advanced athletes when carefully structured. Splitting strength and endurance sessions by 5–6 hours reduces interference effects. Pacing is critical—early overexertion can derail the entire race. Variation in endurance modalities (run, row, ski) supports durability and injury prevention. Hyrox’s appeal lies in accessibility, inclusivity, and standardized global competition. Timestamps: 00:00 – Injury Prevention & Mix…","meta_description":"Episode Summary In this episode of The Athletes Compass , the team sits down with Siren Seiler-Viken—researcher, coach, and emerging voice in Hyrox perfor…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3646,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-athlete-s-compass-6705232/episodes/how-to-train-for-hyrox-with-siren-seiler-viken/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-athlete-s-compass-6705232/how-to-train-for-hyrox-with-siren-seiler-viken.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}