Elli Stenfors’ Path to HYROX Elite 15 Without a Running Background
Thu Feb 05 2026
In this episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast I’m joined by Elli Stenfors - HYROX Elite 15 athlete, physiotherapist, and coach.
Despite coming from a competitive swimming and CrossFit background - and with no traditional running history - Elli has risen rapidly through the sport. She’s already clocked a 61-minute PB in the Pro division and finished 7th in her Elite 15 debut in Melbourne.
In this conversation, we cover:
• How Elli transitioned from swimming and CrossFit into HYROX at an elite level
• Why she prefers to train and race by feel rather than relying on watches or data
• How she builds running fitness with relatively modest run volume
• Balancing strength work, endurance, and staying injury-free
• Her mindset under pressure - including wall balls late in the race
It was a really open, honest, and thoughtful chat with loads of practical insight into what it takes to perform at the sharp end of HYROX, and I think you’ll really enjoy it.
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🤷 New to HYROX? Start here: https://roxlyfe.com/a-beginners-guide-to-hyrox/
📚 Articles & tips: https://roxlyfe.com/🏃♂️ Training plans & coaching: https://roxlyfe.com/coaching/📅 12-week HYROX training plan: https://roxlyfe.com/12-week-training-plan/🥗 Personalised HYROX nutrition: https://roxlyfe.com/nutrition-for-hyrox/
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In this episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast I’m joined by Elli Stenfors - HYROX Elite 15 athlete, physiotherapist, and coach. Despite coming from a competitive swimming and CrossFit background - and with no traditional running history - Elli has risen rapidly through the sport. She’s already clocked a 61-minute PB in the Pro division and finished 7th in her Elite 15 debut in Melbourne. In this conversation, we cover: • How Elli transitioned from swimming and CrossFit into HYROX at an elite level • Why she prefers to train and race by feel rather than relying on watches or data • How she builds running fitness with relatively modest run volume • Balancing strength work, endurance, and staying injury-free • Her mindset under pressure - including wall balls late in the race It was a really open, honest, and thoughtful chat with loads of practical insight into what it takes to perform at the sharp end of HYROX, and I think you’ll really enjoy it. 🔗 Subscribe for more episodes 💥 Supporters of this Episode 🏅 MyProtein – Affordable, high-quality supplements to support your HYROX training. Use code ROXLYFE at checkout: https://roxlyfe.com/myprotein 🎒 Built For Athletes – Premium backpacks trusted by 150,000+ athletes. Get 15% off automatically at: https://builtforathletes.com/ROXLYFE 🧤 The Rox Guys – Lightweight, breathable gloves, with great grip, for fitness racing. Get 15% off with code ROXLYFE or by going to https://www.theroxguys.com/discount/ROXLYFE 🔗 Useful Links & Resources 🤷 New to HYROX? Start here: https://roxlyfe.com/a-beginners-guide-to-hyrox/ 📚 Articles & tips: https://roxlyfe.com/🏃♂️ Training plans & coaching: https://roxlyfe.com/coaching/📅 12-week HYROX training plan: https://roxlyfe.com/12-week-training-plan/🥗 Personalised HYROX nutrition: https://roxlyfe.com/nutrition-for-hyrox/ 📲 Stay Connected 📹 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3LDf0XTEWT4Uc_RY4pGOzw?sub_confirmation=1 💌 Get weekly HYROX tips by email: https://roxlyfe.com/subscribe/ 📸 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theroxlyfe/ 💗 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/roxlyfe #HYROX #HybridAthlete #FunctionalFitness #EnduranceTraining