Episode 73 officially kicks off 2026…and yes, we’ve got plans.

This is the first episode of the year for the MindSets Podcast, and we’re coming in hot with announcements, ambition, and a completely reasonable goal of getting ourselves onto the podcast Mount Rushmore. We open with a brand-new segment, 2 Minute News - a tighter, sharper, no-nonsense way of doing updates that (miraculously) lasts exactly two minutes. No waffle. No rabbit holes. No guarantees it stays this efficient forever. From there, we roll into the new episode structure and Grind My Gears, unpacking festive-period frustrations, post-Christmas reality checks, and influencers pushing wildly unrealistic New Year goals purely for likes, validation, and vibes (rather than anything remotely useful).

The main chunk of the episode is all about what’s changing at MindSets in 2026, including:

- Our goals and standards for the year

- Moving to weekly episodes instead of bi-weekly

- Posting far more consistently across social platforms

- Reintroducing guest episodes with old favourites and new athletes

-We wrap things up with the Big Fat Quit of 2026 - a quiz covering the major events coming up this year. The real question: can Charles finally turn over a new leaf and score a point or two in 2026… or will tradition prevail?Higher standards, better structure, bigger ambition, same chaos.

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⏱️ Chapters

00:00 - Welcome to 2026

00:53 - 2 Minute News (no waffle, we promise)

02:50 - Grinds My Gears

15:33 - Main Topic: Podcast Changes

32:25 - Big Fat Quiz of 2026

51:52 - Episode Wrap Up

In this episode of The MindSets Podcast, Angus and Charles get into the festive spirit with a Christmas & New Year Special, packed with games, food debates and listener-led chaos.

We kick things off with a catch-up on the Elite 15 HYROX Major in Melbourne, covering standout performances across the weekend. We break down Charlie Botterill’s success in both solo and doubles racing, as well as the huge impact made by the British women, with Lucy Proctor and Sinead Bent delivering strong results across solo and doubles events — highlighting just how competitive the women’s field has become on the global stage.

From there, we shift gears into a 2025 Sports Quiz, heavily focused on football knowledge with a touch of NBA. It proved tougher than expected… and it’s fair to say Charles struggled.

This week, we talk about:

🏟️ Elite 15 HYROX Major – Melbourne

A breakdown of the key races and performances, including Charlie Botterill’s solo and doubles results, the dominance of the British women, and what these outcomes mean for the wider Hyrox season.

🧠 2025 Sports Quiz

A brutal test of football knowledge (plus some NBA) that exposed a few weaknesses and sparked plenty of debate.

⚙️ Grinds My Gears – Christmas Edition

A festive special filled with listener-submitted frustrations, including Christmas cards, wrapping paper, Christmas dinners and all the little things that make December far more stressful than it should be.

🥪 Festive Food Tests & Tesco’s Christmas Meal Deal

We try Tesco’s Christmas meal deal before sampling each other’s festive food submissions:

• Gingerbread Kit Kat (Charles’ choice and not Angus’ favourite)

• Cheese & bacon sandwich with Christmas pudding (Angus’ choice and very much not Charles’ favourite)

🎲 Game Time: Drafting

Three categories, one winner:

• Celebrations chocolates

• Christmas dinner items

• Things to buy a Hybrid Rockstar

We take turns drafting what we think are the strongest picks before reviewing who built the best lineup. You guys will probably hate our choices, but it was OUR draft 😂

🎁 Christmas Gift Exchange & 2025 Outlook

We exchange gifts, confirm that we don’t actually hate each other, and wrap up the episode by thanking listeners for their support while setting our sights on pushing The MindSets Podcast to the next level in 2025.

🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube

📲 Drop your thoughts below and let us know which draft picks, food choices, or grinds annoyed you the most 👇

🎵 Intro and Outro Music

TULE – Fearless [NCS Release]

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🕒 YouTube Chapters

00:00 Intro

01:20 Elite 15 Hyrox Major – Melbourne Breakdown

16:04 2025 Sports Quiz

12:15 Grinds My Gears – Christmas Edition

35:06 Tesco Christmas Meal Deal & Festive Food Tests

45:03 Game Time: Drafting

1:02:31 Christmas Gift Exchange

1:08:08 Wrap-Up & 2025 Outlook

In this episode of The MindSets Podcast, Angus and Charles break down the biggest HYROX race in history as HYROX London 2025 at Excel sets a new standard for the sport. From the course layout and race flow to the atmosphere and organisation, we go deep into what made this event so massive.

We also unpack Angus’ return to racing and the rise of the Sub 60 gang, before shifting gears into the absurd world of elite endurance as Alex Yee casually runs a 2:06 marathon in Valencia. Then it is onto the dramatic Formula 1 season finale, where Lando Norris takes the title over Verstappen and Piastri in a wild ending to the championship.

This week, we talk about:

🏟️ Hyrox London 2025 at Excel

The biggest HYROX event ever. Course design, race flow, athlete experience, and how the sport continues to explode globally.

🔥 Angus’ Return to Racing & The Sub 60 Gang

Breaking down the race, the standards rising in HYROX, and what it now means to be truly competitive in the sport.

🏃 Alex Yee’s 2:06 Marathon in Valencia

Why this performance is completely ridiculous and what it says about elite endurance athletes across disciplines.

🏁 Formula 1 Championship Finale

The dramatic conclusion to the F1 season as Norris takes the title ahead of Verstappen and Piastri.

💢 Grinds My Gears

Heavy HYROX energy this week plus a deep dive into the madness of restaurant menus and made up calories, especially as Christmas approaches 😤

🎲 Game Time: Hybrids and Rockstars

Angus unveils what might be the next biggest board game in the world. Dungeons and Dragons meets HYROX as Charles and Angus go head to head in a race where destiny is decided by the roll of the dice.

🎄 Christmas Special Call Out

Next episode is our big Christmas special, and we want YOU involved. Send us your:

• Christmas Grinds My Gears

• Game suggestions

• Favourite festive snacks

• Weird Christmas fitness gimmicks

🏃 NEXT ROXD SIM ------ 4th of January 2025🤘

🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube

📲 Drop your thoughts below and let us know what YOU want featured in the Christmas special 👇

🎵 Intro and Outro Music

TULE – Fearless [NCS Release]

🎶 Stream: http://ncs.io/Fearless

🎥 Watch: YouTube - NCS

🕒 YouTube Chapters (SEO Optimised)

00:00 Intro

01:21Alex Yee 2:06 Marathon in Valencia

08:18 F1 Championship Finale Review

16:40 Hyrox London 2025 Breakdown

41:50 Next ROXD Sim

44:00 Grinds My Gears

58:55 Game Time: "Hybrids and Rockstars"

1:16:45 Wrap-Up

In this episode, Angus and Charles are reunited on the mic as they dive into a packed show covering elite sport, race aftermaths, cold weather training, and a very serious case of post Hyrox rhabdomyolysis.

From Formula 1 controversy to international rugby headlines, before unpacking how Charles ended up with Rhabdo after HYROX Birmingham, this episode blends elite sport insight with real-world training lessons and plenty of laughs from the newly formed Rhabdo Bros.

This week, we talk about:

🏎️ Sports News Catch-Up

The controversial McLaren disqualification in the Las Vegas F1 GP, plus rugby internationals and Player of the Year announcements across the sport.

💥 Hyrox Rhabdo & Recovery

Charles breaks down what happened after HYROX Birmingham, what rhabdomyolysis actually is, why more athletes are getting it, and the key warning signs every hybrid athlete needs to know.

❄️ Cold Weather Warm-Ups & Cool Downs

With winter hitting fast, we discuss how to properly prepare your body for training in the cold and how recovery needs to adapt with the seasons.

⚙️ Grinds My Gears

A heavy-hitting week of rants including being ill, plus those family members who say “you don’t need to train today” after you upstairs twice 😤

🍫 Creatine Bars Taste Test

Not protein bars… creatine bars. We put them to the test so you don’t have to.

🎯 Game Time: Name The Shoe Brand

Charles brings the heat with a game of identifying shoe brands worn by elite athletes at different points in their careers. Can the listeners beat Angus?

🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube!

📲 Let us know your thoughts below and drop your score for the shoe game 👇

🎵 Intro/Outro Music

TULE – Fearless [NCS Release]

🎶 Stream: http://ncs.io/Fearless

🎥 Watch: YouTube - NCS

🕒 Chapters

00:00 Intro

00:30 Sports News Catch-Up

10:55 Rhabdo Bros

27:24 Cold Weather Warm-Ups & Recovery

39:20 Grinds My Gears

53:36 Creatine Bars?!

1:04:20 Game - Name The Shoe Brand

1:17:55 Subscribe!

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🎙️ Episode 69 - PCOS and Performance ft. @trainwith.millie

In this episode of The MindSets Podcast, Angus sits down with Millie Newey (@trainwith.millie), a female lifestyle and lifting coach living with PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome), to dive deep into how hormones, training, and performance truly connect.

From insulin resistance to energy regulation, recovery, and strength, we break down what it means to train and perform at a high level while managing PCOS, with Millie sharing her personal experience, coaching insights, and practical advice for female athletes and lifters.

This week, we talk about:

💪 PCOS & Performance

What PCOS actually is, how it impacts training, recovery, and body composition, and the best ways to adapt your training for strength, endurance, and hormonal health.

💢 Grinds My Gears

We’re back with some classic rants about AI usage on social media and fake gym scenes that are taking over your feed 😤

🥪 Tesco vs Waitrose: The Christmas Meal Deal Showdown

Yes, it’s that time of year, and we’re putting the festive sandwiches to the test.

🎯 Game Time

A multiple-choice fitness quiz followed by a blind ranking of gym equipment. Expect drama, confusion, and plenty of laughs.

🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube!

📲 Drop your thoughts below, especially if you’ve trained with PCOS or have your own “Grinds My Gears” moment 👇

🎵 Intro/Outro Music

TULE – Fearless [NCS Release]

🎶 Stream: http://ncs.io/Fearless

🎥 Watch: YouTube - NCS

📲 FOLLOW US

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👤 Angus: @angus_cook

👤 Guest: @trainwith.millie

📧 mindsetspod@gmail.com

🎥 Clips & extras: https://linktr.ee/mindsets_podcast

🕒 Chapters

00:00 Intro

01:30 PCOS & Performance

31:28 Grinds My Gears

44:15 Christmas Meal Deals

51:57 Quiz & Blind Gym Equipment Ranking

59:48 Wrap-up

🔥 Hashtags

#MindSetsPodcast #PCOSAndPerformance #TrainWithMillie #PCOSAwareness #FemaleAthlete #WomenWhoLift #HybridAthlete #FunctionalFitness #PerformanceTraining #StrengthTraining #FitnessPodcast #GrindMyGears #AIInFitness #GymCulture #ChristmasMealDeals #MindsetMatters #AthleteMindset #EnduranceAthlete #HormonalHealth #PCOSFitness

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ROXD SIM TICKETS 👉 (LIVE TIL 8PM 05/11/25) ⏰

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In this episode of The MindSets Podcast, Angus & Charles sit down for a full race debrief after Charles’ two recent performances - and he’s been on fire 🔥

From pacing strategy to recovery takeaways, we dive into what went right, what can still improve, and what’s next.

This week, we talk about:

🏁 Race Debrief & Performance Breakdown

Charles opens up about his last two races, sharing the mindset, prep, and pacing insights that led to some seriously strong results.

💢 Grinds My Gears – Classic Edition

The rants are flying. From gym behaviour to race-day chaos, nothing (and no one) is safe 😤

🎯 Higher or Lower – Play Along at Home!

We bring a new game to the pod — numbers, randomness, and a whole lot of competitiveness. Can you beat Angus and Charles?

🎧 Listen Now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube!

📲 Comment your favourite moment or your “Grinds My Gears” below 👇

🎵 Intro/Outro Music

TULE – Fearless [NCS Release]

🎶 Stream: http://ncs.io/Fearless

🎥 Watch: YouTube - NCS

🕒 Chapters

00:00 - Intro

09:05 - Race Debrief & Performance Breakdown

20:50 - Grinds My Gears

29:02 - Higher or Lower

40:20 - Wrap-up

📲 FOLLOW US

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👤 Angus: @angus_cook

👤 Charles: @chucks_life_

🏋️ Powered by: @roxdsport | www.roxdsport.com

📧 mindsetspod@gmail.com

🎥 Clips & extras: https://linktr.ee/mindsets_podcast

🔥 Hashtags

#MindSetsPodcast #Hyrox #RaceDebrief #HybridAthlete #FunctionalFitness #RaceRecap #HyroxTraining #RaceMindset #EnduranceAthlete #CompetitionMindset #GrindMyGears #HigherOrLower #MindsetMatters #TrainingBreakdown #HyroxPerformance #FitnessPodcast #RunningCommunity

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ROXD SIM TICKETS -> (LIVE TIL 8PM 08/10/25) ⏰

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In this episode of The MindSets Podcast, Angus & Charles break down how to prepare for your next race the right way — from fuelling and training volume adjustments to warm-up strategies backed by science.

This week, we talk about:

🥩 Race Week Fuelling & Tapering

How to adjust your nutrition, training intensity, and volume so you arrive on the start line ready to perform — not overcooked.

🔥 Warming Up Like a Pro

The science behind the perfect race-day warm-up for HYROX or a running race, and how to structure it step by step to hit your top gear from the first rep.

💢 Grinds My Gears – Listener Edition

Our inbox was full this week… and so were the rants 😡 From gym pet peeves to competition-day chaos, our listeners did not hold back.

🧠 When Quitting Is the Right Move

We unpack the tricky subject of when it’s smart to pull the plug on a session or race, and when your brain is just trying to take the easy way out.

🎲 ROXD Game – Guess the Price 💸

Charles brings in a selection of gym products and kit. Angus has to guess how much they cost… easier said than done.

🎧 Listen Now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube!

📲 Comment your biggest race week tips below 👇

🎵 Intro/Outro Music

TULE – Fearless [NCS Release]

🎶 Stream: http://ncs.io/Fearless

🎥 Watch: YouTube - NCS

🕒 Chapters

00:00 - Intro

05:05 - Race Week Fuelling & Tapering

31:55- Warming Up Like a Pro

47:44 - Grinds My Gears

01:00:05 - When Quitting Is the Right Move

01:11:06 - ROXD Game – Guess the Price

01:31:35 - Wrap-up

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👤 Angus: @angus_cook

👤 Charles: @chucks_life_

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📧 mindsetspod@gmail.com

🎥 Clips & extras: https://linktr.ee/mindsets_podcast

🔥 Hashtags

#MindSetsPodcast #Hyrox #RacePrep #RunningTips #WarmUp #HybridAthlete #FunctionalFitness #RaceWeek #TrainingTaper #RaceDay #EnduranceTraining #GrindMyGears #MindsetMatters #GuessThePrice #ROXDGame #RunningCommunity #HyroxTraining

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In this episode of The MindSets Podcast, Angus & Charles break down the world of fitness benchmark testing — why it’s important, how to use it to track your progress, and how to structure a training block to crush your next retest.

This week, we talk about:

📊 Benchmark Testing in Fitness

From the brutal 2km row/ski and 5km run to the 1 mile time trial and the dreaded 20-minute FTP bike test, we cover the toughest benchmark tests and explain how to improve your numbers step by step.

💢 Grinds My Gears – Gym Equipment & TikTok Trends 😡📱

This week’s rants include everything from poor storage of gym equipment to influencer TikTok trends that are so annoying our listeners wrote in to complain about them!

🎮 ROXD Game – Categories Edition

A twist on the usual quiz: we each have 3 items in a category, and take turns asking yes/no questions to figure out the other person’s list. Can you guess them quicker than we can? (Example category: something you find in a public gym).

🎧 Listen Now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube!

📲 Subscribe + comment your benchmark test PBs or worst TikTok trend below 👇

🎵 Intro/Outro Music

TULE – Fearless [NCS Release]

🎶 Stream: http://ncs.io/Fearless

🎥 Watch: YouTube - NCS

🕒 Chapters

00:00 - Intro

00:52 - Fitness Benchmark Testing

XX:XX - Grinds My Gears (Gym Storage & TikTok Trends)

XX:XX - ROXD Categories Game

XX:XX - Wrap-up

📲 FOLLOW US

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👤 Angus: @angus_cook

👤 Charles: @chucks_life_

🏋️ Powered by: @roxdsport | www.roxdsport.com

📧 mindsetspod@gmail.com

🎥 Clips & extras: https://linktr.ee/mindsets_podcast

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