#313 Ray Shah on Tryka, Hyrox, Weight Loss and More

In this episode of the Any Given Runday podcast, Ray Shah (@rayshah on Instagram) shares his journey from being unfit and overweight during Covid to becoming a competitive athlete in Hyrox with multiple podium wins and World Championship appearances. He discusses his weight loss transformation, the importance of diet and training, and the role of community in fitness. Ray emphasises the significance of pacing and strategy in races, the value of coaching with Jake Dearden and Sean Noble, and the lessons learned from early competitions. He talks about Tryka, a new fitness event that aims to be more inclusive than Hyrox, with their second event happening this weekend in the RDS, where he competes and was the MC of the first event back in October.Ray shares his top tips for success in Hyrox races and the importance Ray highlights the importance of enjoying the journey and the experiences that come with it.06:00 Welcome to the Podcast, Ray Shah07:36 Ray's Journey into Fitness10:03 The Impact of COVID on Health and Being Unfit13:09 The Importance of Diet and Losing 25kg15:14 Training Regimen and Challenges18:02 Discovering Hyrox24:54 First Race Experience in Madrid28:39 Success at Hyrox Dublin and first podium finish32:54 The Competitive Edge in Racing36:53 Training Smarter, Not Harder42:38 The Rise of Tryka: A New Fitness Community and Inclusive Hybrid Race Series in Ireland51:14 Enjoying the Journey in FitnessYou can follow us on Instagram:@anygivenrundaypodcastALTAR Speed Dust is engineered to keep fuel in your tank so you can go faster, farther and longer than ever before. Use the code AGR15 to get 15% off at checkout (excludes bundles).altarfuel.com The Sports Recovery Kit is everything you need after training, matches, gym sessions and long active days. The full routine, ready to goShop HEREGet the AGR Ultrapure Sprint Bundle HERE If you've never had your VO₂ max or metabolism measured, there's a good chance you're training at the wrong intensity, missing valuable adaptations, or getting your race nutrition wrong.Health Matters replaces guesswork with data. With over 15 years of experience, they're one of Europe's most experienced performance testing providers.Find out more or book your test at myhealthmatters.ie.