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 – Intro
02:50 – Why Málaga?
04:25 – Dublin Half Marathon & Clontarf Road
08:30 – Running Speed & Competitive Drive
11:00 – Hyrox Doubles Intentions
13:30 – Organisation as a Superpower
15:15 – Advice for Hyrox First-Timers
17:00 – Jay’s 1:07 PB & Training Insights
20:00 – Hyrox Men’s Doubles & Compromised Running
26:30 – In-Race Mindset & Finding Another Gear
30:00 – The Rise of Hyrox
38:50 – Cracking Ireland’s Top 50
40:50 – DQ at Men’s Pro & What It Taught Him
51:00 – Final Advice & Where to Find Jay
