#38 - Jay Dignam - Competing in Hyrox Malaga

Jayson Dignam is a Personal Trainer, Hyrox Athlete & Marathon Runner.In this episode, We kick things off light—with talk of Málaga’s top-tier ice cream—before diving headfirst into Jay’s journey from running the Dublin City Half Marathon to tackling the Hyrox Doubles and pushing himself into the Hyrox Pro Men’s category.Jay opens up about the mindset behind elite performance, the importance of organisation, and how tapping into your competitive spirit can drive results. Whether you’re doing your first Hyrox or trying to crack Ireland’s top 50, Jay shares golden advice—including his 1:07 PB, how to handle compromised running, and what really goes through your mind mid-race.From being disqualified in the Men’s Pro event to finding the next gear when it matters most, this is a must-listen for anyone into fitness, competition, or high-performance living.________________________________Jay's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jasondignam.coaching/Timestamps:00:00 – Intro02:50 – Why Málaga?04:25 – Dublin Half Marathon & Clontarf Road08:30 – Running Speed & Competitive Drive11:00 – Hyrox Doubles Intentions13:30 – Organisation as a Superpower15:15 – Advice for Hyrox First-Timers17:00 – Jay’s 1:07 PB & Training Insights20:00 – Hyrox Men’s Doubles & Compromised Running26:30 – In-Race Mindset & Finding Another Gear30:00 – The Rise of Hyrox38:50 – Cracking Ireland’s Top 5040:50 – DQ at Men’s Pro & What It Taught Him51:00 – Final Advice & Where to Find Jay