The Gentleman of Irish Fitness Racing

The Gentleman of Irish Fitness Racing

Published: July 9, 2026

Duration: 1:27:29

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...