First Woman Sub-60 in HYROX: Training & Injury Comeback | Meg Jacoby | Ep 53

In this episode, HYROX World Champion Meg Jacoby shares her journey from NCAA Division 1 distance runner to becoming the first woman to break the 60-minute mark in HYROX. She breaks down her training routine—including double threshold days, high-volume cycling, and heat adaptation—and opens up about overcoming back surgery and a severe knee injury. Meg also discusses quitting her engineering job at age 32 to turn pro, being coached by her partner Benny, and her plan to return to the Elite 15.

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00:00:00 – Intro

00:01:06 – Who is Meg Jacoby?

00:02:39 – D1 Distance Running to HYROX

00:04:30 – First Race Penalty & Breaking World Records

00:06:32 – Breaking the Sub-60 Minute Barrier

00:11:14 – Quitting Her Job to Turn Pro at 32

00:15:58 – Meg's HYROX Training & Double Thresholds

00:25:28 – Recovery, Sleep, and Heat Training Secrets

00:31:20 – Battling Back Surgery & Knee Injuries

00:59:38 – Quick-Fire Questions & Advice to Her Younger Self