The Gentleman of Irish Fitness Racing

A visit to Dublin, Ireland for the 4th ever TRYKA event and three great conversations with people deeply invested in the future of fitness racing.

First up is JP Mone of RAM, who shares the story behind one of the sport's most recognizable training tools. We discuss how the RAM evolved from a failed sandbag project, how Spartan helped launch the company, the growth of hybrid training, why beginner-friendly race formats matter, and why he believes creating great experiences for everyday athletes is the key to long-term success.

Then we talked to Chris Kennefic of Revelate Fitness about the evolution of CrossFit, HYROX, and fitness racing. Chris explains why accessibility should come before intensity, why so many coaches are failing athletes, how better movement and mobility can keep people in the sport longer, and what fitness brands need to do if they want to continue growing beyond hardcore enthusiasts.

Finally, we sat down with Brian Lee, the creator of TRYKA, to discuss the vision behind the rapidly growing series. Brian explains why he set out to build a community before a business, how TRYKA is intentionally designed to welcome first-time racers and families, why the 500-meter format has been such a success, and the philosophy behind creating an event experience that keeps people coming back.

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