The Run Down is back — and there's a lot to unpack.

In this episode I cover where I've been, what's changed, and why the podcast is coming back now.

I get into Brisbane Hyrox Elite 15 — my second slowest pro race ever, what went wrong, and how the doubles the following night completely flipped the weekend for me.

I also talk about the decision I made four weeks after Brisbane to stop working with my coach and take over my own programming, why I nearly walked away from Hyrox entirely, and what my training actually looks like right now under the "train well" philosophy.

Plus listener questions — sub-90 Hyrox pacing, the fitness industry and mental health, favourite workout songs, and more.

Stockholm World Champs is three weeks away. I haven't booked my flights yet. Make of that what you will.

📲 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anthony__dipaolo/

💪🏻 Work with me: https://forms.gle/NFJZ7osvnh5KtzaGA

🧬 Myprotein — code ANTH for up to 50% off: https://creatorlink.shop/3PBzBef

👟 LSKD — code ANTH-LSKD for 15% off: https://www.lskd.co/?ref=vrwrgiyi

🍁 Maple Movement — code ANTH for 10% off: https://maplemovement.com/anthonydipaolo

💤 Hyperbolic Sleep — code ANTH for 15% off: https://www.hyperbolicsleep.com

In this episode of The Run Down, I break down my experience racing in South Korea — from the high hopes to the hard truths. I walk through the entire race, share my data comparisons, and unpack what might’ve gone wrong: from travel fatigue to taper strategy, to just… not my day.

This is the full debrief. The behind-the-scenes. The unfiltered recap. If you've ever had a race blow up on you, you'll relate to this one.

🎧 Filmed live in Incheon, now adapted for the pod.

💥 Topics: race strategy, mindset mid-meltdown, taper mistakes, and lessons for Chicago.

Mark my words...I will get that sub 60. Today just wasn't that day.

This episode is all over the place in the best kind of way. I kick things off solo with a bit of a training update, a kangaroo rescue mission, and some honest thoughts around identity, social media, and why I cut a chunk out of last week’s episode.

Then Amy jumps in and things get loose. We chat relationship milestones (farting with mouth tape on made the list), run through some weirdly specific Q&A, talk about what it’s like trying to balance work, training, and time together — and there are plenty of laughs along the way.

Appreciate you being here. If you’re into it, let me know what you think of the episode or drop a rating – helps a lot 👊🏼