Filling In the Blanks https://lifeopenedup.podbean.com Podcast Blog of a fortysomething loving the next chapter beyond my own limits. Hyrox, Life & Books. Behind the scenes look at The F45 docu-series The Road to F45 London Hyrox. Mon, 17 Feb 2025 16:25:26 -0400 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2026 All Rights Reserved Health & Fitness 1440 episodic Onika Griffith-Elliott Onika Griffith-Elliott No false https://feed.podbean.com/lifeopenedup/feed.xml https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/4802868/Filling_In_The_Blanks_Podcast_Cover6c3jw.png Filling In the Blanks https://lifeopenedup.podbean.com 144 144 Episode 16 - New Starts and Lucky Breaks Episode 16 - New Starts and Lucky Breaks https://lifeopenedup.podbean.com/e/episode-16-new-starts-and-lucky-breaks/ https://lifeopenedup.podbean.com/e/episode-16-new-starts-and-lucky-breaks/#comments Mon, 17 Feb 2025 16:25:26 -0400 lifeopenedup.podbean.com/3b0684e7-cc71-38a3-8aa6-ffb66f4c1d75 Following the end of the docuseries The Road To F45 Hyrox London, I'm exploring what happens at the cross roads of regression and commitment, trying to find the best way to stay motivated and focused ahead of the European Championships, despite the urge to retreat back into the comfort of the shadows and life before the docuseries.

In this episode I reflect on the challenge of success and doing the hard thing, an unforgettable reminder of true passion, the power of beginning again, no matter what you've achieved, as well as what's next for this space/podcast after the docuseries.

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]]> Following the end of the docuseries The Road To F45 Hyrox London, I'm exploring what happens at the cross roads of regression and commitment, trying to find the best way to stay motivated and focused ahead of the European Championships, despite the urge to retreat back into the comfort of the shadows and life before the docuseries.

In this episode I reflect on the challenge of success and doing the hard thing, an unforgettable reminder of true passion, the power of beginning again, no matter what you've achieved, as well as what's next for this space/podcast after the docuseries.

Instagram @lifeopenedup

Learn more about me, Onika here 

 

 

]]> Onika Griffith-Elliott false No 1843 16 full Episode 15 - The Finale Episode 15 - The Finale https://lifeopenedup.podbean.com/e/the-finale/ https://lifeopenedup.podbean.com/e/the-finale/#comments Mon, 03 Feb 2025 12:14:11 -0400 lifeopenedup.podbean.com/e8c5e42a-30d5-34f2-9d07-99c0ee171ade The Road To F45 Hyrox London has come to an end.  It's been an unforgettable journey, with ups and down and in this episode I share the biggest and unexpected lessons.

Find out how an unexpected comment from a stranger helped me through the tougher moments and the thing I'm glad that I ignored.

If you missed episode 7 - The Finale - The Road To F45 Hyrox London, watch it here. 

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]]> The Road To F45 Hyrox London has come to an end.  It's been an unforgettable journey, with ups and down and in this episode I share the biggest and unexpected lessons.

Find out how an unexpected comment from a stranger helped me through the tougher moments and the thing I'm glad that I ignored.

If you missed episode 7 - The Finale - The Road To F45 Hyrox London, watch it here. 

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]]> Onika Griffith-Elliott false No 1767 15 full Episode 14 - The Filling - Race Day - From Couch to 8K Episode 14 - The Filling - Race Day - From Couch to 8K https://lifeopenedup.podbean.com/e/episode14-from-couch-to-8k/ https://lifeopenedup.podbean.com/e/episode14-from-couch-to-8k/#comments Thu, 09 Jan 2025 10:00:01 -0400 lifeopenedup.podbean.com/1924ea97-a9a6-369f-89c6-7b630cd791bf The race has come and gone but if you're wondering how I got race ready for my first Hyrox race, find out in this episode. 

If you're thinking about getting active, and Hyrox has you intrigued, especially if you're just starting out, this episode is just for you.

Kat, one of my F45 coaches also features in episode 5 - Last Miles - The Road To F45 Hyrox London, which you can watch here.

If you missed episode 6 - Race Day - The Road To F45 Hyrox London, watch it here. 

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]]> The race has come and gone but if you're wondering how I got race ready for my first Hyrox race, find out in this episode. 

If you're thinking about getting active, and Hyrox has you intrigued, especially if you're just starting out, this episode is just for you.

Kat, one of my F45 coaches also features in episode 5 - Last Miles - The Road To F45 Hyrox London, which you can watch here.

If you missed episode 6 - Race Day - The Road To F45 Hyrox London, watch it here. 

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Kat's Instagram - @katherine_strength360

]]> Onika Griffith-Elliott false No 1376 14 full Episode 13 - The Filling - Race Day - Going All Out Episode 13 - The Filling - Race Day - Going All Out https://lifeopenedup.podbean.com/e/episode-13-the-filling-going-all-out/ https://lifeopenedup.podbean.com/e/episode-13-the-filling-going-all-out/#comments Tue, 17 Dec 2024 15:58:05 -0400 lifeopenedup.podbean.com/5427a111-82e3-3c4d-9e92-f0b968bc8d73 The big day was unforgettable, for many reasons, good and bad.  Find out what happened and how two older  women and Mums faced their first Hyrox doubles race.

Watch Episode 6 - Race Day - The Road To F45 Hyrox London here. 

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]]> The big day was unforgettable, for many reasons, good and bad.  Find out what happened and how two older  women and Mums faced their first Hyrox doubles race.

Watch Episode 6 - Race Day - The Road To F45 Hyrox London here. 

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Learn more about Onika here 

]]> Onika Griffith-Elliott false No 972 13 full Episode 12 - The Blanks - Race Day! Episode 12 - The Blanks - Race Day! https://lifeopenedup.podbean.com/e/episode-12-the-blanks-race-day/ https://lifeopenedup.podbean.com/e/episode-12-the-blanks-race-day/#comments Tue, 17 Dec 2024 15:50:08 -0400 lifeopenedup.podbean.com/b288484c-6037-3693-ab72-2ecec5dfc8d6 The big day is finally here and was full of surprises. Find out what they were with the behind the scenes info of episode 6.

 

Watch Episode 6 - Race Day - The Road To F45 Hyrox London here. 

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]]> The big day is finally here and was full of surprises. Find out what they were with the behind the scenes info of episode 6.

 

Watch Episode 6 - Race Day - The Road To F45 Hyrox London here. 

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]]> Onika Griffith-Elliott false No 941 12 full Episode 11 - The Blanks - The Last Miles Episode 11 - The Blanks - The Last Miles https://lifeopenedup.podbean.com/e/episode-11-the-blanks-the-last-miles/ https://lifeopenedup.podbean.com/e/episode-11-the-blanks-the-last-miles/#comments Thu, 28 Nov 2024 12:02:29 -0400 lifeopenedup.podbean.com/60677b69-5e4a-353f-b3cf-314c2e199607 We're on the home stretch days before the race and there's quite a bit going on body and mind wise. Find out what with the behind the scenes info of episode 5.

 

Watch Episode 5 - Last Miles - The Road To F45 Hyrox London here. 

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Sarah's Instagram @tapintoeft

]]> We're on the home stretch days before the race and there's quite a bit going on body and mind wise. Find out what with the behind the scenes info of episode 5.

 

Watch Episode 5 - Last Miles - The Road To F45 Hyrox London here. 

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Learn more about Onika here 

 

Learn more about Sarah here

Sarah's Instagram @tapintoeft

]]> Onika Griffith-Elliott false No 616 11 full Episode 10 - The Filling - Relationships - Mum’s The Word Episode 10 - The Filling - Relationships - Mum’s The Word https://lifeopenedup.podbean.com/e/episode-10-the-filling-relationships-mum-s-the-word/ https://lifeopenedup.podbean.com/e/episode-10-the-filling-relationships-mum-s-the-word/#comments Wed, 27 Nov 2024 10:01:33 -0400 lifeopenedup.podbean.com/ef0c60b0-1dfe-35bf-8cab-b965e7f567c8 The missing piece to the docuseries has been one very special person, who those who know me have been asking about.  My Mum.  She didn't want to appear on camera and shares her take on the journey so far.

Find out what has drawn her deep into the world of Hyrox, why she's the coach I didn't know that I needed and what she told me never to do no matter how much pain I'm in!

 

Watch Episode 4 Relationships - The Road To F45 Hyrox London here. 

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]]> The missing piece to the docuseries has been one very special person, who those who know me have been asking about.  My Mum.  She didn't want to appear on camera and shares her take on the journey so far.

Find out what has drawn her deep into the world of Hyrox, why she's the coach I didn't know that I needed and what she told me never to do no matter how much pain I'm in!

 

Watch Episode 4 Relationships - The Road To F45 Hyrox London here. 

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]]> Onika Griffith-Elliott false No 1535 10 full Episode 9 - The Filling - Relationships - Paying It Forward Episode 9 - The Filling - Relationships - Paying It Forward https://lifeopenedup.podbean.com/e/episode-9-the-filling-relationships-paying-it-forward/ https://lifeopenedup.podbean.com/e/episode-9-the-filling-relationships-paying-it-forward/#comments Tue, 26 Nov 2024 10:02:11 -0400 lifeopenedup.podbean.com/91d91602-fed2-376f-9fc2-c312b9a734e6 Tonya Ceyhan is a personal trainer and one of two trainers who inspired and prepared a complete Hyrox newbie to race after just 3 months of Hyrox training.  Find out how she did it and her own challenging experience and journey to Hyrox.

 

Watch Episode 4 - Relationships - The Road To F45 Hyrox London here. 

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Tonya's Instagram @tonya_c_fitness

]]> Tonya Ceyhan is a personal trainer and one of two trainers who inspired and prepared a complete Hyrox newbie to race after just 3 months of Hyrox training.  Find out how she did it and her own challenging experience and journey to Hyrox.

 

Watch Episode 4 - Relationships - The Road To F45 Hyrox London here. 

Instagram @lifeopenedup

Learn more about Onika here

Tonya's Instagram @tonya_c_fitness

]]> Onika Griffith-Elliott false No 1527 9 full Episode 8 - The Filling - Relationships - Hyrox From A Yogi's Perspective Episode 8 - The Filling - Relationships - Hyrox From A Yogi's Perspective https://lifeopenedup.podbean.com/e/episode-8-a-yogis-perspective/ https://lifeopenedup.podbean.com/e/episode-8-a-yogis-perspective/#comments Mon, 25 Nov 2024 18:28:20 -0400 lifeopenedup.podbean.com/11e2a837-757c-3bb0-b222-df09d0a30c4c Kehinde Lipede has spent years practicing yoga and now steps into the world of Hyrox as she prepares for the doubles race in London.  Find out what made her say yes to the challenge and how she's navigated the transition. 

 

Watch Episode 4 Relationships - The Road To F45 Hyrox London here. 

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]]> Kehinde Lipede has spent years practicing yoga and now steps into the world of Hyrox as she prepares for the doubles race in London.  Find out what made her say yes to the challenge and how she's navigated the transition. 

 

Watch Episode 4 Relationships - The Road To F45 Hyrox London here. 

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]]> Onika Griffith-Elliott false No 1538 8 full Episode 7 - The Blanks - Relationships - Dry Runs, Angels and Optimists Episode 7 - The Blanks - Relationships - Dry Runs, Angels and Optimists https://lifeopenedup.podbean.com/e/episode-7-the-blanks-relationships/ https://lifeopenedup.podbean.com/e/episode-7-the-blanks-relationships/#comments Mon, 25 Nov 2024 17:25:18 -0400 lifeopenedup.podbean.com/175b87ac-ec1e-3d3e-adae-81b0212f7aa9 It's all about relationships, dry runs, angels and optimists that have provided support in unexpected ways and the book that shines a different light on friendships.

 

Watch Episode 4 Relationships - The Road To F45 Hyrox London here. 

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]]> It's all about relationships, dry runs, angels and optimists that have provided support in unexpected ways and the book that shines a different light on friendships.

 

Watch Episode 4 Relationships - The Road To F45 Hyrox London here. 

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]]> Onika Griffith-Elliott false No 1064 7 full Episode 6 - The Filling - Fuel - What Keeps Me Moving Episode 6 - The Filling - Fuel - What Keeps Me Moving https://lifeopenedup.podbean.com/e/fuel-what-keeps-me-moving/ https://lifeopenedup.podbean.com/e/fuel-what-keeps-me-moving/#comments Mon, 25 Nov 2024 11:51:10 -0400 lifeopenedup.podbean.com/b15da15f-2081-3efc-a4c7-a9a1412b2bbc Fuel isn't just about food. Find out how a Hyrox enthusiast and working Mum fuels, beats the cravings and gets rid of niggles everyday and in the run up to a race.

 

Watch Episode 3 Fuel - The Road To F45 Hyrox London here. 

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]]> Fuel isn't just about food. Find out how a Hyrox enthusiast and working Mum fuels, beats the cravings and gets rid of niggles everyday and in the run up to a race.

 

Watch Episode 3 Fuel - The Road To F45 Hyrox London here. 

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]]> Onika Griffith-Elliott false No 2268 6 full Episode 5 - The Blanks - Fuel - Pots and Gizmos Episode 5 - The Blanks - Fuel - Pots and Gizmos https://lifeopenedup.podbean.com/e/episode-5-the-blanks-fuel/ https://lifeopenedup.podbean.com/e/episode-5-the-blanks-fuel/#comments Mon, 25 Nov 2024 11:51:01 -0400 lifeopenedup.podbean.com/080de502-63e7-3e2d-bdb5-cf5c75dc7471 The behind the scenes look at episode 3 - Fuel of the Road To F45 Hyrox London Docu series.

We're talking about Fuel, fuel and family, how the pot has fuelled some emotion, how not to use the gadgets and how to cope with family feedback!

Watch Episode 3 Fuel - The Road To F45 Hyrox London here. 

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]]> The behind the scenes look at episode 3 - Fuel of the Road To F45 Hyrox London Docu series.

We're talking about Fuel, fuel and family, how the pot has fuelled some emotion, how not to use the gadgets and how to cope with family feedback!

Watch Episode 3 Fuel - The Road To F45 Hyrox London here. 

Instagram @lifeopenedup

Learn more about Onika here 

]]> Onika Griffith-Elliott false No 367 5 full Episode 4 - The Filling - Foundations - The Work Episode 4 - The Filling - Foundations - The Work https://lifeopenedup.podbean.com/e/training-putting-in-the-work/ https://lifeopenedup.podbean.com/e/training-putting-in-the-work/#comments Mon, 25 Nov 2024 11:50:49 -0400 lifeopenedup.podbean.com/154c76b2-4e83-38c9-a8b8-f172ba886767 Hyrox enthusiast and Mum shares the training regime that gets her race ready and shaving 9 minutes off her race time, as well as an unexpected first. 

 

Watch Episode  2 Foundations - The Road To F45 Hyrox London here. 

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]]> Hyrox enthusiast and Mum shares the training regime that gets her race ready and shaving 9 minutes off her race time, as well as an unexpected first. 

 

Watch Episode  2 Foundations - The Road To F45 Hyrox London here. 

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Learn more about Onika here 

]]> Onika Griffith-Elliott false No 1842 4 full Episode 3 - The Blanks - Foundations - How We Met Episode 3 - The Blanks - Foundations - How We Met https://lifeopenedup.podbean.com/e/training-the-blanks-the-blanks/ https://lifeopenedup.podbean.com/e/training-the-blanks-the-blanks/#comments Mon, 25 Nov 2024 11:50:40 -0400 lifeopenedup.podbean.com/6743c7ba-5cf7-32d4-b622-8a30d72b2b71 The behind the scenes look at Episode 2 of The Road To F45 Hyrox London - It's all about training - How exercise helped to create a friendship and has helped to sustain it years later, to being relegated from driver to the backseat. Short and sweet.

 

Watch Episode 2 Foundations - The Road To F45 Hyrox London here. 

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]]> The behind the scenes look at Episode 2 of The Road To F45 Hyrox London - It's all about training - How exercise helped to create a friendship and has helped to sustain it years later, to being relegated from driver to the backseat. Short and sweet.

 

Watch Episode 2 Foundations - The Road To F45 Hyrox London here. 

Instagram @lifeopenedup

Learn more about Onika here 

]]> Onika Griffith-Elliott false No 468 3 full Episode 2 - The Filling - Who Am I and How Did We Get Here? Episode 2 - The Filling - Who Am I and How Did We Get Here? https://lifeopenedup.podbean.com/e/foundations-who-am-i/ https://lifeopenedup.podbean.com/e/foundations-who-am-i/#comments Mon, 25 Nov 2024 11:50:26 -0400 lifeopenedup.podbean.com/c56176bc-ca1d-3ee2-b70c-590e1b068f60 From the desk to the starting line in three months. Discover how a Mum of two went from not being able to run to 24k runs and how a solo trip and stories paved the way to Hyrox and a docuseries. 

 

Watch Episode 1 Introductions - The Road To F45 Hyrox London here. 

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]]> From the desk to the starting line in three months. Discover how a Mum of two went from not being able to run to 24k runs and how a solo trip and stories paved the way to Hyrox and a docuseries. 

 

Watch Episode 1 Introductions - The Road To F45 Hyrox London here. 

Instagram @lifeopenedup

Learn more about Onika here 

]]> Onika Griffith-Elliott false No 1977 2 full Episode 1- The Blanks - How Did I Get Here? Episode 1- The Blanks - How Did I Get Here? https://lifeopenedup.podbean.com/e/episode-1-foundations-the-blanks-how-did-i-get-here/ https://lifeopenedup.podbean.com/e/episode-1-foundations-the-blanks-how-did-i-get-here/#comments Mon, 25 Nov 2024 11:50:15 -0400 lifeopenedup.podbean.com/54327411-76e4-3962-9ab6-bec62e6c014a Find out how a Mum of two went from not taking pictures to being featured in a docuseries about her preparations for the F45 Hyrox London race. 

 

Watch Episode 1 Introductions - The Road To F45 Hyrox London here. 

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]]> Find out how a Mum of two went from not taking pictures to being featured in a docuseries about her preparations for the F45 Hyrox London race. 

 

Watch Episode 1 Introductions - The Road To F45 Hyrox London here. 

Instagram @lifeopenedup

Learn more about Onika here 

]]> Onika Griffith-Elliott false No 1178 1 full