
Q and A with Rich Ryan
Q and A with Rich Ryan
Trenton ·March 17, 2025 · 1 min read

Rich Ryan, Ryan Kent, and Meg Jacoby break down the Hyrox Glasgow race—race strategy, training tweaks, and mental battles. Rich shares his podium-winning prep, while Kent reflects on his performance and balancing elite racing with family. Plus, recovery strategies, the stacked men's field, and what’s next! #RMRTraining #hyrox #glasgow #hyroxglasgow
📍 00:01 - Intro & sponsor shoutouts (Rocks Opt & Resolute Coffee)
📍 01:56 - Full squad reunion: Rich Ryan, Ryan Kent, and Meg Jacoby
📍 02:22 - Returning from Glasgow: Travel fatigue & adjusting back
📍 03:30 - Scotland experience: Culture, weather, and pubs vs. nature
📍 07:36 - Rich & Kent’s sightseeing adventures in Scotland
📍 10:00 - Sleep optimization: Adjusting for international racing
📍 12:05 - Science-backed strategies: Sun exposure, melatonin, & B12
📍 21:10 - Training & race week prep: Lessons from past races
📍 26:45 - Rich’s race breakdown: Strategy & podium push
📍 31:32 - The men's field is getting tighter—anyone can podium!
📍 34:42 - Balancing celebration with improvement focus
📍 37:03 - Rich’s birthday & celebrating with a C2 Bike purchase 🎉
📍 40:00 - Kent’s race recap: Going aggressive & lessons learned
📍 50:06 - Mental battles in racing: Growth mindset & confidence
📍 54:01 - Kent’s family-first decision: Barcelona race in question
📍 56:38 - The challenge of staying in the Elite 15
📍 57:52 - Looking ahead: Future race goals & season outlook
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