Pavel: 11 Kilos Down in a Few Months and Two Completed Spartans

At the end of May 2025, I told myself it was time to finally make a real change. Thanks to a coach who helped me put together a proper meal plan and training program, I managed to lose 11 kilos in just a few months and, for the first time in years, dropped under 100 kg. And the number is still going down!

One day my coach invited me to a circuit training session.
To be honest? I thought he was crazy. But I told myself: you have to try everything at least once. And that’s where I met a group of people I would have never crossed paths with otherwise — OCR Veverky.
A team full of energy, support, humor, and incredible passion for life.

When my coach told me after just a few training sessions that I would be running a Spartan Race, I took it as a completely insane challenge. But he gave me a clear plan, support, confidence, and, most importantly, he introduced me to a group of people who truly stick together.

This year, at 49 years old, I completed Spartan Liberec and Spartan Lipno — two races I would have considered impossible not long ago.

And I realized something important:
Having a goal in life is absolutely essential.
A goal pushes you forward. It’s the fuel, the motivation, and the strength that keeps you going even when you feel like you can’t.

Today I know that if you want it, and you have discipline, support, and the right guidance, you can accomplish absolutely anything.

For this year, I’m done — but next year… three medals definitely won’t be the final number.

Huge thanks to Vladimír Veverka and the entire OCR Veverky team. I don’t want to list names because I’d surely forget someone — and I would truly hate that. I couldn’t have done this without you. ❤️💪🔥

Pavel Ruda

Vladimir Veverka
Personal trainer and nutrition consultant