#259 WTF is a Hybrid Athlete Anyway

Ed sits down with Chris to dissect the concept of the "hybrid athlete"— a fitness term making serious waves as of late. What does it even mean? It seems that the rise of long-distance running, HYROX, and physical challenges is going to continue into 2025. From the sub-5min run and 500lb Back Squat in one day to completing an ironman with a literal tree stump on your back, hybrid training is everywhere and can look extreme. We also discuss the real question: How do you even program an athlete with such extremely opposing fitness goals?  Ed uses Chris as the perfect case study to discover what’s possible! THIS PODCAST IS PROUD TO BE SPONSORED BY COMPANIES WE BELIEVE IN 📖todaywellspent.com Save 10% on your purchase of their science-based daily journal with offer code THEPROCESS THIS PODCAST IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE PROCESS PROGRAMMING Website: theprocessprogramming.com  Instagram:  instagram.com/theprocessprogramming  Education: theprocessprogramming.com/coaching-education