HYROX World Champion Alyssa McElheny: Winning Worlds, Going Full-Time & What’s Next

<p>HYROX World Champion <strong>Alyssa McElheny</strong> 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. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>02:05</strong> — Becoming a full-time HYROX athlete<br><strong>19:03</strong> — The truth about HYROX shoes, sled grip &amp; race-day footwear<br><strong>35:29</strong> — How Alyssa McElheny won the HYROX World Championship<br><strong>50:19</strong> — Beijing chaos: extra laps, bad turf &amp; what went wrong<br><strong>1:03:36</strong> — Alyssa’s doubles plans &amp; a possible mixed doubles world record attempt</p><p><br></p>