Trenton ·February 24, 2025 · 1 min read
In this episode of the RMR Training Podcast, Rich Ryan is joined by elite hybrid athlete Ryan Kent to discuss the biggest lessons learned from years of high-level competition. From Hyrox to Dekafit, they break down race strategies, the importance of volume, mental resilience, and the fine line between pushing too hard and racing smart.
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02:00 - Decafit Ocala Recap: Racing for experience
04:30 - The difference between Hyrox & DecaFit events
06:15 - Learning to push through discomfort
11:00 - The dangers of chasing times instead of racing
17:00 - Preparing for race-day elements (heat, conditions)
29:30 - How lack of volume hurt fitness for Hyrox
32:00 - The biggest race mistakes & lessons from Chicago
45:00 - The mental battle of competing at the elite level
55:00 - Why effort matters more than results
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Training and racing conversations for HYROX and hybrid athletes. Follow the show wherever you listen.
Rich Ryan breaks down his HYROX Salt Lake City weekend, including how to fuel, recover, and mentally prepare for back-to-back races. Plus, he shares lessons from his solo and doubles races, his experience with HYROX Young Stars, and an early look at the new Axis hybrid racing shoe.
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Q and A with Rich Ryan
