Shane Ryan FULL Interview: Enhanced Games PED Protocol, Abu Dhabi Missiles, & Swimming FAST

About this episode

Shane Ryan discusses his experiences and insights related to the Enhanced Games, including his PED protocol and training methods.

Shane Ryan returns to the Night Swim Podcast for an in-depth conversation about the Enhanced Games! Just days before the event, Shane breaks down his personal PED protocol, the groundbreaking medical case study in Abu Dhabi, training under Brett Hawke, and what it’s really like competing on enhancements. Topics covered: Life in Abu Dhabi during missile attacks and drone warnings The 8-week Enhanced Games protocol (testosterone, GH, stimulants, peptides + more) Blood work, MRIs, VO2 max testing, and strict medical monitoring Training, suit issues, water weight management, and how the body actually feels James Magnussen, Kristian, Cody Miller, Hunter Armstrong updates Why many “clean” athletes are already on similar substances via TUEs ISL payment issues, Swim Ireland drama, retirement, and what’s next Enhanced care, longevity, and the future of the Games Shane also shares wild stories from the compound, full-body suits, recovery tools, and why this is more than just swimming — it’s entertainment + science. If you want the raw, unfiltered truth about the Enhanced Games from an athlete actually doing it, this is the episode. Drop your questions and predictions for the races below…

People in this episode

Hosts: Dax Hill, Elvis Burrows

Guest: Shane Ryan

Topics covered

• Enhanced Games
• PED protocol
• swimming
• training
• medical monitoring
• athlete experiences
• sports entertainment

Keywords

• Enhanced Games
• PED protocol
• swimming
• Abu Dhabi
• athlete experiences
• medical monitoring
• training
• sports entertainment

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Enhanced Games, Swim Ireland

Places: Abu Dhabi

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