<p>In this powerhouse episode we sit down with Athlete <strong>Mimi</strong> and Coach <strong>Mark</strong> to dive deep into the <em>exploding</em> world of hybrid fitness. From HYROX… to DEKA… to the Deadly Dozen… we explore how the industry has ignited a new fire in athletes across the world.</p><p><br /></p><p>We talk honestly about <strong>managing a competition-year diary</strong>, balancing training across multiple formats, and what it takes to peak for several different race categories in one season. Mimi and Mark share how hybrid racing has become a <em>second athletic chance</em> for so many people—relighting passion, drive and competitiveness.</p><p><br /></p><p>We celebrate the visionaries of the sport, from <strong>Yancy</strong> and the DEKA global community to <strong>Jason Curtis</strong> and the rapid rise of <strong>The Deadly Dozen</strong>. With DEKA World Championships 2026 on the horizon, we reflect on whether the 2025 Worlds may have been the greatest hybrid event ever held.</p><p><br /></p><p>We go deep on performance mindset:</p><p> • Why <strong>hard work beats talent</strong> every time</p><p> • What it means to be a <em>coachable athlete</em></p><p> • How athlete–coach relationships can change careers</p><p> • Why the hybrid world might now have a true “Big Three”: <strong>DEKA, Deadly Dozen, HYROX</strong></p><p><br /></p><p>And finally, we look ahead at Mimi’s potential future in the sport—through the eyes of her coach, Mark, who believes she genuinely has the world at her feet.</p><p><br /></p><p>This is a big conversation about ambition, growth, race culture, and the future of hybrid fitness.</p><p><strong>If you love this sport, this is an episode you DO NOT want to miss.</strong></p><p><br /></p>