Mongolian Derby With Kris Rugloski. Plus HYROX Fash-un.

Mongolian Derby With Kris Rugloski. Plus HYROX Fash-un.

Published: August 18, 2026

Duration: 1:11:10

Matt, Cheryl, and Dave talk about fitness becoming more performative, Nike’s new looks, HYROX influencers, and whether saying you “did HYROX” after a relay is a little misleading.

Then Kris Rugloski joins the show to talk about finishing the Mongol Derby, a 1,000km, 10-day horse race across Mongolia. She explains how riders draw new horses at each station, navigate the course, stay with local families, chase down runaway horses, and why she may already be considering going back. Kris also shares the award she brought home: Most Mongolian.

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