#21 - James Newbury - CrossFit vs Hyrox (The Man Who Can FINALLY Settle The Debate)

In this episode, five-time CrossFit Games athlete James Newbury tells us why he loves HYROX so much. Amongst many other things we talk about his famous partnership with 7-time World's Fittest Women, Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr, and how their preparation is going for the Hyrox World Championships in Chicago.

James also shares valuable insights into his Vegan lifestyle. His motivations for doing it, the health benefits, and how it has affected his performance.

James is a world-leader when it comes to all things 'wellness'. You will leave this episode knowing considerably more about your body, your mind and what you can do day-to-day to maximise your performance.


Chapters

00:00 Introduction to James Newbury

03:03 Training for Hyrox and Running Specific Programs

05:55 Transitioning from CrossFit to Hyrox

09:00 The Importance of Structured Training

11:56 Personal Progress and Mental Tracking in Running

15:07 Camaraderie in Sports and Team Dynamics

17:58 The Impact of Competitive Experiences

20:59 Recovery from Injury and Resilience

23:48 The Bike Accident and Its Aftermath

26:47 Overcoming Adversity: James' Journey Post-Injury

32:12 Healing Protocols: Natural Remedies and Recovery Techniques

39:43 The Importance of Sleep in Recovery

47:12 Nutrition and Movement: Keys to Recovery and Performance

53:28 The Ethical Shift to Veganism

55:11 Performance and Plant-Based Diets

59:38 Gut Health and Microbiome Explained

01:07:14 Content Creation and Personal Branding

01:19:40 Advice for Pursuing the Abnormal


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The podcast for normal people who want to do abnormal things.

Hey, I am Pete Laverick, an Ex-professional athlete living a pretty normal life in Hong Kong. I talk to people who many of us view as 'abnormal', or having achieved abnormal things. 

I want to know if these 'abnormal' people are that much different from the rest of us, what was it that made them go from being normal people, living normal lives, to wanting to do something completely different and make that first step outside of their comfort zone.