515 : The Ultra Podcast

Send us a textThe 2025 UM Australia created a star in the man who was behind the camera for the Live stream.  Beñat Oliveira is a former competitor from 2023 who returned to help out the Dream Team make more dreams come true.  He joins me to talk about that experience and why he has returned to the Basque region from Sydney. Spoiler: Triathlon.  His current job has him advising the New South Wales Department of Health in Artificial Intelligence, so we also delve into that.  You can find the full, unedited, conversation with Beñat on YouTube.  515 is Now on YouTube.  https://www.youtube.com/@515TheUltraPodcastAlso find the LiveStream links for 2025 UM Australia.Resources mentioned in this episode:UM AustraliaIM Vitoria-Gasteiz Benat Youtube video about UM Australia 2023Euskara Sydney Basque ClubTxokos (basque kitchen)UM New ZealandUM Australia Day 2 final hours Shout outs and mentions in this episode:Steve King (S1E3)Jeff Morris (S4E8)Gerard Estivil Fernando DurangoMario VincentGotzon Iñigo MuñoaJohn DomandlDee Fuller  (S4E12)Kirsty Sheehan (S7E5)Support the showShow Contributors:Host : Larry RyanContributing Raconteur : Steve KingAnnouncer : Mary Jo DionneProduction : 5Five EnterprisesMusic : Run by 331 For show notes and past guests, please visit the Podcast Website: https://515theultrapodcast.buzzsprout.comFacebook: @515TheUltraPodcastInsta : @515theultrapodcastYoutube : @515TheUltraPodcastEmail : 515Ultraman@gmail.com

Send us a textUM Australia 2025 celebrated the 10th anniversary of the event this year.  We were a part of it by creating a Live Stream of all 36 hours.  In this episode we speak to the champions of 2025, Tim Belstead and Kirsty Sheehan to hear about how the race unfolded for each of them.In the final segment, Jeff Morris, the UM race director shares his experiences from this year and a little information about a new race UM New Zealand.Check out the Alex Gadomski Foundation here.UM Australia 2026 applications.  Link to the 2025 UM Australia 515 Youtube playlist. for the full library of the live streams.515 is Now on YouTube.  https://www.youtube.com/@515TheUltraPodcastResources mentioned in this episode:70.3 Taupo World Championships Hervey Bay 100Hervey Bay Tri ClubGold Coast MarathonSydney MarathonCairns IronmanAlex Gadomski FoundationMultiSport World ChampionshipsMelbourne 70.3 Ironman BusseltonShout outs and mentions in this episode:Jeff Morris (S4E8)Tim FranklinDavid ‘Rooster' SheehanLouise O'ReganSteve King (S1E1)Lisa GattCraig ChurchwardSeano ClancyBoris BakoulineGreg JenkynsCraig JacksonJosh McAskil Kate Bevilaqua (S5E10)Simon Cochrane (S4E8)Guy WaltersZsolt DallosMichelle Barnes Sarah GoodyearTony GoodyearJordan GadomskiLinda BelsteadJames Belstead  Jason ClarkeJordan GadowskiTony HortonJohn DomandlDan Merange Kim JenkinsErica RileySteve York Tiff DahlRajpal ChoudharyAnthony VloedmansBen YatesSupport the showShow Contributors:Host : Larry RyanContributing Raconteur : Steve KingAnnouncer : Mary Jo DionneProduction : 5Five EnterprisesMusic : Run by 331 For show notes and past guests, please visit the Podcast Website: https://515theultrapodcast.buzzsprout.comFacebook: @515TheUltraPodcastInsta : @515theultrapodcastYoutube : @515TheUltraPodcastEmail : 515Ultraman@gmail.com

Send us a textUM Australia race director, Jeff Morris, joins me to present the field 41 athletes who are toeing the line of the 10th anniversary race.  Trying to highlight this many athletes is tough work, so we also recruited the knowledge of the race announcer, Tim Franklin.  In addition to finding out about the athletes, we discuss parts of the course and what the first ever Live Stream event will entail.  Use the link below to set up notifications.LiveStreams links:  https://www.youtube.com/@515TheUltraPodcastResources mentioned in this episode:Kabi Kabi (Gubi Gubi) Indigenous peoplesTri MobAlex Gadomski FellowshipRottnest Island SwimArc 2 ArchLark Hill 100 KmTim Runs the WorldUTMB 100 mileUltra 355 AustraliaCaloundra Triathlon ClubUM Israel Cairns CrocsShout outs and mentions in this episode:THE ATHLETES :Praveen Aggarwal, Sadanand Amarapur, Boris Bakouline, Tim Belstead, Ian Blatchford, Adam Bothwell, Reece Byrne, Nicholas Chapman, Rajpal Choudhary, Leanne Coghill, Aaron Croft, Richard Does, John Domandl, Shane Duffy, Josh Dutton, Anthony Elder, Trevor Garvey, Paul Giddings, Richard Gilby, Craig Jackson, Christiaan Jacobie, Greg Jenkyns, Darrell Kerkow, Stewart King, Kathy La Fauce, Vishesh Madan, NicoláMattheus, Joshua  McAskil, Ryan McKenzie, Adam Mort, Maheshkumar Prajapati, VishnuPrasad, Kellie Ridges, Kirsty Sheehan, Marcus Smith, Ryan Wasley, Andrew Wheatley, Matthew Wheatley, Oliver Whiteley, Ben Yates, Steve YorkSteve King (S1E1)Hayden LyonsPeter HudsonHanno Mattheus Lisa Gatt Craig ChurchwardMel HauschildtJessica MundayNick MallettTony HrtonCraig PercivalDave CarrollSharri PycJason ClarkeDamon FaintZsolt DallosJames Belstead  Mark WiliamsSimon CochraneJessica DudleyShane KentAnthony & Stacy VloedmansAnn EvansPeter WheatleyCatherine WheatleyJay GaffeySam CookeAlana SharmanAva WheatleySteven Naylor Keith MaricichGail LauxKim JenkinsStephen FosterSupport the showShow Contributors:Host : Larry RyanContributing Raconteur : Steve KingAnnouncer : Mary Jo DionneProduction : 5Five EnterprisesMusic : Run by 331 For show notes and past guests, please visit the Podcast Website: https://515theultrapodcast.buzzsprout.comFacebook: @515TheUltraPodcastInsta : @515theultrapodcastYoutube : @515TheUltraPodcastEmail : 515Ultraman@gmail.com

Send us a textFernando Lopez is an Ironman Gold All World Athlete and a seasoned endurance athlete who has completed more than 200 races, including 26 world Championships with several podiums. HIs races include 10 Extreme Triathlons, 3 Ultramans, over  50 Ironmans, and 4 times at the Boston Marathon.  He also did the Houston marathon four times in one day.  This legendary racer has stories about a variety of extreme events all around the globe.  If you are looking for that “next thing', this episode likely has the answer.  Fernando has a side business of coaching in which he tries to help people reach the impossible.  You can reach him at:ForeverTri Website -- YouTube -- PodcastResources mentioned in this episode:Ultraman FloridaNorseman XtriUltraman World ChampionshipsUltraman ArizonaXterra Icon XTri Swissman XTri Alaskaman Extreme TriathlonPatagonman XTriAlohamanEscape from AlcatrazXterra World ChampionshipsXterra Trail Run World ChampionshipXTerra World Championship doubleLeadman 100La Ruta de Los ConquistadoresTrans PortugalCape EpicRocky Hill 24 hour MTBDirty Dozen 12hrs MTBMarathon Des Sables (Fernanado's Youtube)Brazos Bend 100 mi trail runRocky Racoon 100 mileHouston MarathonIRONMAN “Gold All World Athlete”ForeverTri AppZwift Shout outs and mentions in this episode:Armando ArmelliSimon CochraneAmy RobatailleA.A. Girard MIchelle VesterbyAndrea LopezSupport the showShow Contributors:Host : Larry RyanContributing Raconteur : Steve KingAnnouncer : Mary Jo DionneProduction : 5Five EnterprisesMusic : Run by 331 For show notes and past guests, please visit the Podcast Website: https://515theultrapodcast.buzzsprout.comFacebook: @515TheUltraPodcastInsta : @515theultrapodcastYoutube : @515TheUltraPodcastEmail : 515Ultraman@gmail.com

Send us a textPart one of this episode is a Ultraman Florida recap. First, I am joined by the youngest ever competitor to complete Ultraman Florida, Jacob Beldick.  Followed by the newest 60-69 age group world record holder, Dougin Walker.  Both athletes share their stories about the 2025 race.  One is told from the front of the field and the other from the rear, but they both had amazing experiences.In part two, I have an Ultraman Arizona (March 21-23, 2025) athlete preview including Andy Yergler who is my athlete in profile.  Andy runs a non profit called Tri Recovery for assisting addicts to live healthier lives.   He explains how he got to where he is today from a life of addiction that led to him being incarcerated at the age of 19.Jacob ran in support of Save a Child's Heart.Andy is the co-founder of Tri Recovery.Resources mentioned in this episode:Ultraman FloridaMental Health Ultra 50KSave a Child's Heart Ironman CozumelWilliam Lowell Putnam Mathematical CompetitionParis Brest ParisIronman Maryland Black Canyon UltraUltraman World ChampionshipsIronman FrankfurtChallenge Almere Amsterdam Challenge RothCincinnati BengalsCincinnati BengalsChicago CubsAll Hands and HeartsIM Chattanooga 70.3IM TexasBarkley MarathonsEscape from AlcatrazTri RecoveryAnytime FitnessShout outs and mentions in this episode:Michael MorrisseySandy MorrisseySteve King (S1E1)Jenn UyJill WalkerRyan TonerGail NormanHeather RossPatty SpenceSteve Keller (S2E10)Dan AttardJohn HeyerlyJen McVeay (S4E4)Matthew TonesJoni FiechterMatt ReinhardKent RinggerLiz HeyerlyHaddie YerglerSupport the showShow Contributors:Host : Larry RyanContributing Raconteur : Steve KingAnnouncer : Mary Jo DionneProduction : 5Five EnterprisesMusic : Run by 331 For show notes and past guests, please visit the Podcast Website: https://515theultrapodcast.buzzsprout.comFacebook: @515TheUltraPodcastInsta : @515theultrapodcastYoutube : @515TheUltraPodcastEmail : 515Ultraman@gmail.com

Send us a textBilly RIckards is a veteran 515 racer that helps others to get to the finish line as an amazing crew person.  He lives Aloha, Ohana, Kokua within the Ultra Fam.  As a person who has chosen to call Hawaii home; it only makes sense that he has a strong connection to the island values.Do you like dolphins?  Then you have even one more reason to tune in to this episode.Resources mentioned in this episode:Dolphin QuestLavamanHonu 70.3Ironman World ChampionshipsUltraman World ChampionshipsUnstoppable: The Smart Training Method For Busy Athletes - Shangrila's BookUltraman FloridaUltraman ArizonaUltra520K CanadaUM CanadaShout outs and mentions in this episode:Susan RickardsSusan SmithWendy MinorJane Bockus (S1E4)Sheryl Cobb (S2E6)Dave Cobb (S2E6)Peter LopinskiShangrila Rendon (S3E3)Chris HagueKeri Mandell (S6E10)Shane Duffy (S4E5)Steve Keller (S2E10)Gary Wang (S2E6)Jen Annett  (S6E9) (S6E11)Michelle Vesterby (S5E12)Dede Greisbauer (S3E13)Hillary Biscay (S6E1)Mary LatzaRandy LatzaCynthia BartusVedant NangareJen McVeay (S4E4)Memo Tijerina Support the showShow Contributors:Host : Larry RyanContributing Raconteur : Steve KingAnnouncer : Mary Jo DionneProduction : 5Five EnterprisesMusic : Run by 331 For show notes and past guests, please visit the Podcast Website: https://515theultrapodcast.buzzsprout.comFacebook: @515TheUltraPodcastInsta : @515theultrapodcastYoutube : @515TheUltraPodcastEmail : 515Ultraman@gmail.com

Send us a textJen McVeay joins me in this episode to preview the field of athletes toeing the line at 2025 Ultraman Florida, February 14-16th.  We are joined by to 2 time Ultraman Champion Steve Keller.Steve offers the perspective of previous champion, current athlete, and current coach.  Steve has embarked on a special journey that he reveals in our conversation.  First to Five Youtube Page : https://youtube.com/@firsttofive?si=VrnzTnC0vs7cr4OjFollowing the preview, I am joined by another of the 2025 athletes, Nick Gillombardo as my Athlete in Profile.  Nick has been chasing the dream for a number of years and he is excited to be finally hitting the start line.  Nick's NAMI fundraising link : https://donate.nami.org/fundraiser/4514687Resources mentioned in this episode:Ultraman FloridaNational Parks at NIghtHurt 100Ultraman World ChampionshipsUltraman Arizona Mindset EnduranceChallenge RothOne WaterUltraman CanadaUltraman MexicoNAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)Infinitri First to Five Youtube PageMarathon Des SablesRock and Roll Hall of FameA Christmas Story HouseCastle NoelIronman LouisvilleBadwater 135Burning River 50 / 100 Fool's Trail race 1001958 Topps baseball setShout outs and mentions in this episode:Michelle Vesterby (S5E12)Jen Annett  (S6E9) (S6E11)Nicole SussKeri Mandell (S6E10)Shane Duffy (S4E5)Van Sanchez (S1E6)Jacob BeldickTerumasa MatsudaEiko Hibino (S1E5)Davis BryanPablo LapreaRyan Carlin  Jordan TaylorTravis RademakerBastian WitteMartin Le BleisNick GillombardoPatrick ClerkinCurtis LinehanRick HuntSteve Keller (S2E10)Vladymir BobarykinDoug EllisRyan TonerAndres Jimenez QuijanoBeimal PatelBrian AmendeJavier Cortes ZaguirreJeff BaerJermey Howard (S2E8)Michelle WilliamsonMitch HeskettChuck KemenyTruong LivelyConsuela LivelyMohammad KotbPhil CuppernellSteve King (S1E1) (S1E2) (S1E3)Ryan RinnearRohit PawarTyler SlodenCaroline Bloom (S2E3)Alexandre RizziBen NelsonJose Fuente Pepe GarciaRamiro GutierrezLeida VelezZach PowellDougin WalkerDan AttardJenn UyMary LatzaRandy LatzaCynthia Bartus SpecialNuria SanchezFiona SiemelinkSimon ShureyDale and ChristyIron Cowboy -  James LawrenceReid BroscoFerg Hawke (S3E10)Makoto Hoshino (S1E2)Keri GillombardoBen GillombardoLeo GillombardoKristin FilipowiczSupport the showShow Contributors:Host : Larry RyanContributing Raconteur : Steve KingAnnouncer : Mary Jo DionneProduction : 5Five EnterprisesMusic : Run by 331 For show notes and past guests, please visit the Podcast Website: https://515theultrapodcast.buzzsprout.comFacebook: @515TheUltraPodcastInsta : @515theultrapodcastYoutube : @515TheUltraPodcastEmail : 515Ultraman@gmail.com

Send us a textOn today's episode of 515 The Ultra Podcast, we're joined by a true legend.  Bob Babbitt is the voice behind one of the most celebrated radio programs and podcasts in endurance sports – Competitor Radio and Breakfast with Bob.He is also a visionary community builder as a co-founder of Competitor Magazine and the Challenged Athletes Foundation.His impact on the sport is undeniable, earning him inductions into both the USA Triathlon Hall of Fame and the Ironman Hall of Fame. Find Bob Babbitt on social media:Website - babbittville.comTwitter: Bob BabbittFacebook: Bob BabbittInstagram: - Bob BabbittYouTube: Bob Babbitt videosResources mentioned in this episode:Competitor MagazineChallenged Athletes FoundationUSA Triathlon Hall of FameIronman Hall of FameBabbittvilleTugs Tavern Swin RunTugs Hall of FameABC Wide World of SportsRunning and Triathlon NewsCompetitor RadioMuddy Buddy Ride and Run SeriesCompetitor GroupRock and Roll MarathonsTriathlete MagazineWomen's Running MagazineMighty 690 RadioIronman St George Ironman Canada Ironman 70.3 World ChampionshipsChallenge DaytonaDanskin Triathlon SeriesChallenged Athletes FoundationOrange County Performing ArtsCenter Triathlon Tinley SportswearChallenge Bike RIdeCAF GalaTeam USA Paralympics Sportscenter Fundraise Your Way for CAFNikeToyotaEOS fitnessUM AustraliaIronman Oceanside 70.3 Ironman Pro SeriesProfessional Triathletes OrganisationT100Super League Challenge FamilyChallenge RothWe are Triathletes – Film IM Nice World ChampionshipsIM Kona WOrld ChampionshipsShout outs and mentions in this episode:Ned Overend Tom WarrenGordan HallerDave ScottDave McGillivrayKurt MaddenJohn Huckabee Lois SchwartzMark AllenPaula Newby FraserWill FerrellRod DixonLance ArmstrongSkye MoenchGraham FraserMark BurnettJim RyunKip KeinoDavid EppersonJelle GeensMenno KoolhaasMagnus Ditlev Daniela RyfMichellie JonesGreg RorkeKatie KellyJulie DerronJan FrodenoThomas HellriegelGreg WelchJim MacLaren Jeffrey EssakowRick KozlowskiJim KnaubLauren ParkerDeborah JacksonDesmond JacksonParker BergJJ Reader Scott MolinaKurt Madden (S5E3)Curtis TylarJane Bockus (S1E4)Heidi Support the showShow Contributors:Host : Larry RyanContributing Raconteur : Steve KingAnnouncer : Mary Jo DionneProduction : 5Five EnterprisesMusic : Run by 331 For show notes and past guests, please visit the Podcast Website: https://515theultrapodcast.buzzsprout.comFacebook: @515TheUltraPodcastInsta : @515theultrapodcastYoutube : @515TheUltraPodcastEmail : 515Ultraman@gmail.com

Send us a textThis episode has a number of past guests rejoining the podcast to discuss the 2024 Ultraman World Championships.  First up are two of the four people who were inducted into the Ultraman Hall of Fame at this year's Thanksgiving breakfast.  Gary Wang, who is a 20 time consecutive UMWC finisher, and Steve King (the voice of Ultraman).I also check in with the two winners of the event.  The men's champion, Juan Bautista Castilla Arroyo, AKA Ultra Chamba, and the overall/women's champion, Jen Annett.Contact Chamba at his website :  https://ultrachamba.esFacebook: UltraChambaTriInstagram : UltraChambaReach out to Jen at her website.  #RaceToughInstagram : annett_jenResources mentioned in this episode:Ultraman World ChampionshipsUltraman Hall of FameWestern StatesHurt 100Ultraman CanadaUM AustraliaUltraman WalesUltraman Floridarealendurance.comBC Athletics Hall of FameTriathlon BC Hall of FameCascade CrestKOA Spain 515Shout outs and mentions in this episode:Bo and Jamie PardauSteve King (S1E1) (S1E2) (S1E3)Gary Wang (S2E6)Sheryl Cobb (S3E11)Tom PriceRat PackJen Annett (S6E9)Ellis AndrewsDave WilsonWendy MinorPhil Macon Jackie HofmannLauren FifthianSherri CarneyJane Bockus (S1E4)Kurt Madden (S5E3)Ardis BowMarty RaymondTony O'Keefe (S6E6)Jochen "Joe" DembeckMiro KregarPeter MuellerAlexandre RibeiroJean KingTracey PrestonTara NortonJason AnnettNixon AnnettKate Bevilaqua (S5E10)Antonina ReznikovAmy Van TasselAmy Robataille (S3E5)Michelle Vesterby (S5E12)Dede Greisbauer (S3E13) AA Girard Rosa Daniella & NoahPeter BeauchampShellie BestShow Contributors:Host : Larry RyanContributing Raconteur : Steve KingAnnouncer : Mary Jo DionneProduction : 5Five EnterprisesMusic  :  Run by 331For show notes and past guests, please visit the Podcast Website: https://515theultrapodcast.buzzsprout.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/515TheUltraPodcastInsta : 515theuSupport the show

Send us a textHappy Thanksgiving USA!When Thanksgiving rolls around 515 athletes know that it is time for the Ultraman World Championships.In this episode I speak with two athletes who will be competing in this year's race.Mark Moody is an EMT from Bellevue Washington who holds the 60+ age group record at Ultraman Canada.  He has crewed numerous times at 515 races around the world and is now ready for his own adventure on the island.  He doesn't take things too seriously when at these events, except for trying to win the Kokua award.Keri Mandell is a yoga entrepreneur who has raced at both UM Arizona and UM Florida (completing the McVeay double).  She has competed in ultramarathons up to 100 miles and  completed the World Marathon Challenge.  These events have inspired her to write a book based on the experiences.  If you are interested in attending one of Keri's yoga retreats – check out her website : https://empoweryoganj.com/Keri's Youtube Resources mentioned in this episode:UM ArizonaIM LouisvilleC26 TriathlonUM CanadaUMWCCrew Jort (patent pending M.Moody)UM AustraliaF2C NutritionChallenge Penticton Yakima  River Canyon marathonIssaquah ski and cycleMoab 240World Marathon ChallengeemPOWER YogaPower VinyasaYoga Alliance Sydney MarathonLimitless : What I learned from running the world in seven days. – BookUltraman FloridaShout outs and mentions in this episode:Shane Duffy (S4E5)Dan AttardBobby SoosGail LauxBill JustusShannon CallieEric StrengRay SchroederRandy LatzaJen McVeay (S2E8)Christine BoscoffSimon Cochrane (S4E8)Steve King (S1E1) (S1E2) (S1E3)Fiona SiemelinkTom Price Bob DolphineJulie MossWayne Allen Matt Special KDan MandellPetr Vabrousek (S2E2)Makoto Hoshino (S1E2)Richard DonovanBilly RickardsSteve Keller (S2E10)Show Contributors:Host : Larry RyanContributing Raconteur : Steve KingAnnouncer : Mary Jo DionneProduction : 5Five EnterprisesMusic  :  Run by 331For show notes and past guests, please visit the Podcast Website: https://515theultrapodcast.buzzsprout.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/515TheUltraPodcastInsta : 515theultrapodcastEmail : 515Ultraman@gmail.comSupport the show

Send us a textJen Annett drops by to speak about her recent record setting 515 race in Canada and preparations to take on the Ultraman World Championships at the end of the month.   Jen has not had the best luck when racing as a pro at the Ironman World Championships in Hawaii, but this time she has the backing of her entire community and she is ready for the challenge.  She also shares her Precision nutrition plan for racing for those who are looking for racing tips.  Link below.Reach out to Jen at her website.  #RaceToughInstagram : annett_jenResources mentioned in this episode:Ultraman World ChampionshipsIronman World Championships Ultraman CanadaUltraman Florida Ironman Texas Challenge PentictonIronman Mt. Tremblant Precision Nutrition Case StudyT-BonesOkanagan Falls BarbershopPeach City RunnersPodium ImportsPenticton Tri ClubBike Works KonaShout outs and mentions in this episode:Steve King (S1E1) (S1E2) (S1E3)Simon Cochrane (S4E8)Dave MathesonDaniela RyfJason Annett Nixon AnnettDede Greisbauer (S3E13)Jordan Bryden (S1E7)Kate Bevilaqua (S5E10)Stephen StaffordTracy Clark Johnny Caron Mark Moody (S6E10)Keri Mandell (S6E10)Gail LauxShelie Best  Gary Scatchard Bob Vincent Sandi VincentTrisha IsaacGlenn IsaacPeter BurnsPeter Beauchamp Dave MichaelRhys Spencer Dave LarsonNeil Macdonald Brian McCoySteve Brown (S2E13)Maria BrownShow Contributors:Host : Larry Ryan Contributing Raconteur : Steve KingAnnouncer : Mary Jo DionneProduction : 5Five EnterprisesMusic  :  Run by 331For show notes and past guests, please visit the Podcast Website: https://515theultrapodcast.buzzsprout.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/515TheUltraPodcastInsta : 515theultrapodcastEmail : 515Ultraman@gmail.comSupport the show

Send us a textThe Ultraman World Championships are coming next month.  But today's show has nine former World Champions telling stories about their experiences in Kona and about the lead up to the big race.  It is just what you need to start getting excited or to take a trip down memory lane.   In coming episodes, listen for some conversations with 2024 Hawaii athletes.You can go to my podcast website with the following link https://515theultrapodcast.buzzsprout.com/to find the full episodes of each of the guestsKurt Madden S5E3 -- The World's first Ultraman : Kurt Madden  Jordan Bryden S1E7 -- The Ultra Spectrum : Rookie to Champion (with guests Andrew Peterson & Jordan Bryden)Mike Coughlin S2E7 -- A Conversation with 2015 UMWC Champion Mike CoughlinDede Griesbauer S3E13 (Part A) -- 2022 World Champions – Dede Griesbauer & Yvonne TimewellRob Gray  S4E13 -- Ohana Athlete Rob Gray : Comrades Finisher Simon Cochrane S4E8 -- UM Australia 2023 Preview & Profile of Simon CochraneKate Bevilaqua S5E10 -- Ohana Guest : Kate Bevilaqua -- Ultraman World Champion 2016Hillary Biscay S6E2 -- Women in Ultra : A Round Table DiscussionAmy Robitaille S3E5 -- Ultra 520K Preview  Resources mentioned in this episode:Ultra TriFest CanadaUltra 515 World Wide ChampionshipsUltraman World ChampionshipsIronman World Championships Ultraman CanadaAMP Human https://amphuman.com/discount/JORDAN15 CODE :JORDAN15Psoas Recovery https://www.alethahealth.com/?ref=relentless. CODE: relentlessJordanBryden.comUB 515 Ultraman Florida IM FrankfurtIM CozumelIM CancunUltraman WalesSmashfest QueenUM AustraliaAthletic PeakBadwaterShout outs and mentions in this episode:Dave ScottScott Molina Scott TInleyStu MittlemanAlexandre RiberioJonas ColtingSteve King (S1E1) (S1E2) (S1E3)Mike LeRouxSlater FletcherMiro KregarJane Bockus  (S1E4)Amber MonforteHillary Biscay (S6E2)Ardis BowKevin CutjarTara NortonLeanda Cave (S1E8)Antonina ReznikovMatt Bottrill Barry Berg  (S1E9)Inaki de la ParraArnaud Selukov (S2E3)Jeremy Howard (S2E8) Ian HerseyCarl ReadSteve Brown (S2E13)Steve LedgerLarissa CochraneRichard ThompsonNicole MeierMichael W. MahoneyLaura MahoneyPat RobitailleAmy's Mom AA GirardMichelle Vesterby (S5E12)Emma Lucy Centino (S6E1)Shane Mascarin (S2E4)Mark MoodyKeri MandelJen AnnettShow Contributors:Host : Larry Ryan Contributing Raconteur : Steve KingAnnouncer : Mary Jo DionneProduction : 5Five EnterprisesMusic  :  Run by 331For show notes and past guests, please visit the Podcast Website: https://515theultrapodcast.buzzsprout.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/515TheUltraPodcastInsta : 515theultrapodcastEmail : 515Ultraman@gmail.comSupport the show

Send us a textGerard Charlton has had a pre Ultraman sporting career and post Ultraman sporting career.Like most athletes, pre Ultraman, Gerard was all about racing Ironman in Penticton (11 times) and just trying to get a little faster.  In 2005, with some prodding from Steve King, Gerard took on Ultraman Canada.  At that time in his life, his sports became more about meeting the challenge and doing it for a greater good.  These challenges included him becoming the third ever Uberman finisher and completing the Canadian Death Race.  For a quick recap of the Uberman experience you can watch this video on Youtube narrated by Steve King.Uberman 2018 Youtube video narrated by Steve KingResources mentioned in this episode:Ultra TriFest CanadaUltra 515 World Wide ChampionshipsIronman CanadaUM CanadaCanadian Death RaceUbermanIronman World Championships Silk RouteAbbotsford Air ShowAlta Lake Sports Club1982 Vancouver TriathlonIron CopsCovenant HouseFranciscan Sisters of AtonementCanuck PlaceShout outs and mentions in this episode:Tony O'Keeffe (S6E6)Steve King (S1E1)  (S1E2)  (S1E3)Dan FisherGrant Fisher Dave Beardsell Mike MaraunLes McDonaldConall BarTom Price Steve WallickJean KingGord EvansMelissa Urie  (S6E4)Giorgio Alessi Richardo AlessiDan Bercu Pete McIntoshNick Mallett  (S2E12)Randy CunninghamDevasish PaulBarry Berg  (S1E9)Show Contributors:Host : Larry Ryan Contributing Raconteur : Steve KingAnnouncer : Mary Jo DionneProduction : 5Five EnterprisesMusic  :  Run by 331For show notes and past guests, please visit the Podcast Website: https://515theultrapodcast.buzzsprout.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/515TheUltraPodcastInsta : 515theultrapodcastEmail : 515Ultraman@gmail.comSupport the show

Send us a textRetired Lieutenant-Colonel, Anthony O'Keeffe, member of the 2003 Canadian Armed Forces Sports Hall of Fame, joins me to discuss his sporting career.  A career that includes 33 Ironmans, 9 Ultraman Hawaii races, and 3 solo RAAM races.   Tony shares many tips on how to race these events based on the mistakes that he endured and the successes that he achieved.  We discuss his career in the Canadian Armed Forces and how that supported his sporting goals in life.  Now living in Ferrara, Italy, Tony is enjoying the Euro cycling lifestyle and is preparing for his next phase in life which will include his own plane.Listen to this episode if you want to reminisce about the characters in the early years of Ultraman or if you want to gain insights on how to race these events.Resources mentioned in this episode:Ultra TriFest CanadaUltra 515 World Wide ChampionshipsCanadian Armed Forces sports hall of fameTour de FranceGiro D'ItaliaRAAMSebring Heart of the South Race around OregonShermer NeckUltraman World ChampionshipsIronman CanadaIronman World Championships Canadian forces triathlon teamThe Swinging DixxShout outs and mentions in this episode:Jackie CowleyJimmy RonnDan Bodden Mark Dwyer    Trish O'KeeffeSteve KingMarty Raymond Sergio CordeiroGordo ByrnDon FinkAndrew StanfieldAlexandre RiberioMike CoughlinTobias WinnemöllerGraham FraserSharon  Donnelly (HOF)Lynne Bermel (HOF)___________________________________________________________Show Contributors:Host : Larry Ryan Contributing Raconteur : Steve KingAnnouncer : Mary Jo DionneProduction : 5Five EnterprisesMusic  :  Run by 331___________________________________________________________For show notes and past guests, please visit the Podcast Website: https://515theultrapodcast.buzzsprout.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/515TheUltraPodcastInsta : 515theultrapodcastEmail : 515Ultraman@gmail.comBuy Me A Coffee with the Support link:Support the show

Send us a Text Message.Ingrid Hillhouse is a farmer, a coach, and an addiction expert due to her life experiences.  She is a six time 515 distance racer who turned to ultra cycling and randonneuring.  We discuss races such as Ultraman, San Diego 300, and Paris-Brest-Paris.  She is very open about her life experiences and how they have all brought her to where she is today – In Kona!Soon she will be releasing her book, Cycling through Life, which accounts her cycling experiences wrapped in her repeated cycles of addiction.  As a Holistic Health Coach and certified Sugar Addiction Recovery Coach she works with others to achieve their goals and overcome obstacles.  You can reach out to Ingrid at her website : https://ingridhillhouse.com/And on Instagram @ingridhillhousehealthWatch for her book release through Hasmark publishing and Hay House publishing.Resources mentioned in this episode:Ultra TriFest CanadaUltra 515 World Wide ChampionshipsUM World ChampionshipsIronman World Championships Honu 70.3 HawaiiRAW (Race Across the West)RAAMNo Country for Old MenParis Brest ParisSan Diego 300 MS 150Escape from AlcatrazRocky Racoon 100UM CanadaUltra 520K CanadaSugarDetox.comShout outs and mentions in this episode:Lucy Ryan (S2E5)Sheryl Cobb (S2E6)Steffi SteinbergMelanie BaumannGerry Steinberg  Joachim Graf Janusz Piatkowski de GrzymalaJoan Deitchman Mike Diechman Ginger Howell Carolyn CraigAchim BennemannFranz SchlegelManmadh Rebba (S4E3)Heather HerrickDeb BanksSteve Brown (S2E13)Michael CollinsShow Contributors:Host : Larry Ryan Contributing Raconteur : Steve KingAnnouncer : Mary Jo DionneProduction : 5Five EnterprisesMusic  :  Run by 331For show notes and past guests, please visit the Podcast Website: https://515theultrapodcast.buzzsprout.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/515TheUltraPodcastInsta : 515theultrapodcastEmail : 515Ultraman@gmail.comBUY ME A COFFEE LINK BELOWSupport the Show.

Send us a Text Message.She's Iron.  She's Ultra.  She's Epic.  After being the second woman ever to complete the Epic 5 in 2017, Melissa Urie set out for an even more superlative title  – Uberman.   With the help of her amazing crew, Melissa was able to become the first female finisher of Uberman in 2019 (and set the swim record while doing so) in an overall time of 135 hours 55 minutes or 5 days 15 hours 55 minutes.In this episode, Melissa shares her spirit for participation in these Ultra events and throws in lots of tips learned from her mistakes and triumphs on courses.  Get your notebook out and enjoy some more ultra tales.Melissa keeps a blog with all her adventures.  Here is the link to her Uberman experience: https://rangamel.wordpress.com/2019/11/06/uberman/And her latest adventure as mentioned in the episode – her new baby Evie Winter https://rangamel.wordpress.com/2024/05/04/birth-story-round-2/Resources mentioned in this episode:Ultra TriFest CanadaUltra 515 World Wide ChampionshipsUM AustraliaUM World ChampionshipsUM CanadaEpic 5UbermanIronman AustraliaChallenge WanakaIronman New ZealandFinding Ultra (book)Challenge RothIronman CairnsRottnest Island SwimRAAMShout outs and mentions in this episode:Kate Bevilaqua (S5E10)Kevin Parkhill Rich RollCraig PercivalSteve Brown (S2E13)Lucy Ryan (S2E5)Tony HortonWill Rogers (S5E8)Chad Bentley (S1E1)Nick Mallett ​​ (S2E12)Tony O'Keefe (S6E6)Jackie Cowley Marty Raymond Dan BoddenIngrid Hillhouse (S6E5)Dani GrabolRebecca MorganJen McVeay  (S4E4)Juan Craveri (S1E5)Armando Armelini  (S4E9)Duncan Tebb Daniel BercuJonathan PuchalskiFiona Siemelink Michael ScraggKen ElPescadoHilton WilliamsAdam Scully PowerKevin Nelson         Josie Vitale             Heidi Videto           Manmadh Rebba (S4E3)    Mary KnottSteve King (S1E1) (S1E2) (S1E3)James Lawrence (Iron Cowboy)Show Contributors:Host : Larry Ryan Contributing Raconteur : Steve KingAnnouncer : Mary Jo DionneProduction : 5Five EnterprisesMusic  :  Run by 331For show notes and past guests, please visit the Podcast Website: https://515theultrapodcast.buzzsprout.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/515TheUltraPodcastInsta : 515theultrapodcastEmail : 515Ultraman@gmail.comSupport the Show.

Send us a Text Message.Steve King is a foundational guest on this podcast.  Even though he appeared in the first three episodes (S1E1) (S1E2) (S1E3), I am not sure that we know all about this man.  So, I hosted an online Zoom meeting for anyone who wanted to show up and partake in the AMA with Steve.  This episode is the recording from that meeting.  You can just look down at the resources and people mentioned to see what a wide variety of questions there was.Resources mentioned in this episode:Ultra TriFest CanadaUltra 515 World Wide ChampionshipsParis Olympics 2024Finding Ultra (book)Greenwood to MidwayPenticton Pounders Peach Classic TriathlonInternational Ultra TriathlonFaceplants to Finish Lines (Podcast)Comrades MarathonBadwaterWorld 100km ChampionshipsUM AustraliaUM World ChampionshipsUM CanadaUltraCzech 515Ultra 520K CanadaUltra Tri 515 RDRun for One PlanetUM Canada IM CanadaUM FloridaOtillo Swim Run WhistlerVasaloppet World Police and Fire GamesCommonwealth Games FitSpeek PodcastHaney to Harrison 100kmDetachment Technique Shout outs and mentions in this episode:Rick Kent (S3E8)Evan DunfeeEddy MerckxAxel MerckxTom BosworthCowman A-MoohaRich RollRon ZalkoLynn Van Ert  Lucy Ryan (S2E5)Chad Bentley (S1E1)Tony Davis Sister Madonna BuderJeff Morris (S5E13)Simon Cochrane (S4E8)Steven Ledger Shane Duffy (S4E5)Armando Armelini  (S4E9)Maksim Kniazev  (S1E4)Petr Vabrousek (S2E2)Dede Greisbauer  (S3E13) Michelle Vesterby (S5E13)Kate Bevilaqua (S5E10)Chris MacDonald Kurt Madden (S5E3)Ardis BowScott MolinaRichard ThompsonMatt Hill Jean KingStephanie TaitAmy Van Tassel Van Sanchez (S2E13)Ana Gallardo AvilaTony O'Keeffe (S6E6)Dan BoddenRyan McKenzieJane Bockus (S1E4)Sheryl CobbDave CobbMiro KregarJochen DembeckMarty RaymondPeter Mueller Jen AnnettBarry Berg (S1E9)Dale Tiessen Brian McKeever Kieiren Perkins Kevin Heinze (S4E11)Tim FranklinGail LauxFerg Hawke (S3E10)Rick Hansen Filip VabrousekArnaud Selukov (S2E3)Mika SelukovPeter Kotland Eric SeedhouseRick and Dick HoytShow Contributors:Host : Larry Ryan Contributing Raconteur : Steve KingAnnouncer : Mary Jo DionneProduction : 5Five EnterprisesMusic  :  Run by 331For show notes and past guests, please visit the Podcast Website: https://515theultrapodcast.buzzsprout.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/515TheUltraPodcastInsta : 515theultrapodcastEmail : 515Ultraman@gmail.com

Send us a Text Message.It's another round table discussion on the state of Ultra.  This time I have four female coaches join me to speak specifically about female participation in the sport. Kate Bevilaqua from (S5E10) is back to lend her knowledge as a three time champion at Ultra 520K Canada, UM Australia, and the World Championships. She also brings years of coaching and her background as a professional long distance triathlete of nearly 20 years.Kate is co-founder of GK Endurance coaching.Christine Suter-Rosenfeld is another Ultra 520K Canada champion.  Through her coaching services, “Reach, Stretch, Grow” she offers not just physical coaching; but also, counseling, as she has a Masters in Counselling, Psychology, Shangrila Rendon who previously visited in (S3E3)  is a two time Guiness Record setter, best selling author, and three time 515 racer.  She is the founder of Feisty Fox Coaching.The final panelist, Hillary Biscay, is a former pro triathlete with 66 ironman triathlons.  In 2013 she became Ultraman World Champion after finishing second there in 2010, Hillary is founder of Biscay Coaching and co-founder of Smashfest Queen clothing.Resources mentioned in this episode:Ultra TriFest CanadaUltra 515 World Wide ChampionshipsUM AustraliaUM World ChampionshipsUM CanadaKate's Thanyapura Training Camp in Phuket Smashfest QueenRAAMUM ArizonaIM World Championship KonaUltra 355 Australia Shout outs and mentions in this episode:Dede Greisbauer  (S3E13) Courtney Dauwalter  Amy Robitaille (S3E5)Leanda Cave (S1E8) AA GirardMarla Zucht (S1E6)Christian Isakson (S3E5)Susan Evans  (S3E6)Michelle Vesterby (S5E13)Claudia FlynnSue LauMelanie McQuaidMike Plumb___________________________________________________________Show Contributors:Host : Larry Ryan Contributing Raconteur : Steve KingAnnouncer : Mary Jo DionneProduction : 5Five EnterprisesMusic  :  Run by 331For show notes and past guests, please visit the Podcast Website: https://515theultrapodcast.buzzsprout.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/515TheUltraPodcastInsta : 515theultrapodcastEmail :

Send us a Text Message.Two great races are highlighted in the first episode of the season.UM Australia + UltraMX 515 Non-StopFirst, I have a conversation with the two champions of the 2024 UM Australia that recently wrapped in Noosa.  Melinda Cockshutt and Anthony Vloedmans share how the race went for them this year and a little about themselves.  In the second part, friend of the show, Van Sanchez, is back again to introduce the twelve athletes who will be taking part in the gruelling UltraMX 515 Non-Stop (36 hours max - no sleep) on May 31 and June 1st.  In a unique preview format, we have three of the athletes join us to explain why they are taking on the Non-Stop.It will come as no surprise to regular listeners that all six guests have similar feelings about the events, the fellow competitors, and the amazing staff that put these together.  It's a love fest for Ultra in our season 6 debut episode.Melinda speaks about Heart of Courage.  It is a charity that she founded with her friend and fellow UM Australia athlete Rebecca Hoesche.  You can find out more about the charity and donate by following the links below.Mainpagehttps://www.heartofcourage.com.au/The Heart of Courage Project focuses on improving regional cancer outcomes,​ proudly supporting and fundraising for Tour de Cure.https://tourdecure.grassrootz.com/heart-of-courage/We are working in Partnership with Landcare to buy and plant 1,000 trees to rejuvenate the bush/landscape in the Hastings Regionhttps://tourdecure.grassrootz.com/heart-of-courage/1000-trees-inspired-by-sadako-and-the-1000-paper-cranesResources mentioned in this episode:Ultra TriFest CanadaUltra 515 World Wide ChampionshipsUM AustraliaHeart of CourageUltra 355IM CairnsTriple 7 MarathonUltra MX515Ultra MX 515 Non StopShout outs and mentions in this episode:Steve King (S1E1) (S1E2) (S1E3)Claire FergusonRebecca Hoesche Alani Cockshutt Clayton FettellJeff MorrisAran HayesTony GoodyearStacey VloedmansJohno CullenShane Duffy (S4E5)Gail LauxMitch  PetersenDave  WrightColin NobleTony HortonVan Sanchez Francisco BarossoSalvador López MurilloRaymundo Rangel RendónEdson Karlos Nevarez GilIvan Carrasco ChavezDaniel Alberto Cruz RamírezBrad Max AllenRamiro de Jesus Gutierrez PiedraEmma Lucy CentenoJosé Antonio Postigo Uribe  (S3E4)Gloria Aguilera  (S3E4)Karlo Mendoza ArancibiaWill Rogers (S5E8)JD Tremblay (S3E12)Show Contributors:Host : Larry Ryan Contributing Raconteur : Steve KingAnnouncer : Mary Jo DionneProduction : 5Five EnterprisesMusic  :  Run by 331For show notes and past guests, please visit the Podcast Website: https://515theultrapodcast.buzzsprout.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/515TheUltraPodcastInsta : 515theultrapodcastEmail : 515Ultraman@gmail.com

UM Australia is the focus of this episode once again – like it was a year ago in (S4E8) . I caught up with race director, Jeff Morris, to preview the 40 athletes who are toeing the line in Noosa on May 11-13th. With only four previous competitors in this year's field there isn't an outright favourite, like last year's, Simon Cochrane; but the women's field looks to be very competitive.  We discuss all of the athletes and some of the crew members that are returning as Ohana to support.  Take this opportunity to learn more about this 515 race that has been running since 2015.Follow the athletes on Facebook during the race : https://www.facebook.com/UltramanAustraliaResources mentioned in this episode:Ultra TriFest CanadaUltra 515 World Wide ChampionshipsUM AustraliaUltra 355 AustraliaHervey Bay 100515 Podcast : S5E9 -- 515 Round Table Discussion : The State of Ultra TriathlonIronman World ChampionshipsUltraman ArizonaHeart of Courage ProjectIM CairnsUltra MX 515Ultra MX 515 Non StopChallenge RothUltraman CanadaShout outs and mentions in this episode:Shane Duffy (S4E5)Simon Cochrane (S4E8)Tony HortonHayden LyonsNick Mallett ​​ (S2E12)Dale JordanMel KempPeter HudsonJoseph ClarkTiffany DahlSteve King (S1E1) (S1E2) (S1E3)Michelle Vesterby (S5E13)Carl ReadJessica DudleySawangjit Sae-NgowClaire FergusonRebecca HoschkeMelinda CockshuttSharon AndronacoBen AmeryAlex ClearyVishesh MadanJoshua McAskilBoris BakoulineMatthew O'BrienTim JensenNestorOchoa RiveraErica LumbAran HayesTim FranklinChris AllisonAndrew StricklandAnthony VloedmansJoe StallardMark RenfreePaul McDonaldJason ‘massive head' EyBenjamin CummingsNoe Duran LunaMahesh PrajapatiTravis CoulsonIan BlatchfordKannan MurugasanTony GoodyearAdrianCopelandGail LauxAnthony LucasStuart PaynePaul GiddingsDennisDevereauxCatherine Beeson Ann Evans Kate Bevilaqua (S5E10)Melissa Urie (Coming S6E1)Steve Brown (S2E13)Lucy Ryan (S2E5)Will Rogers (S5E8)Chad Bentley (S1E1)___________________________________________________________Show Contributors:Host : Larry Ryan Contributing Raconteur : Steve KingAnnouncer : Mary Jo DionneProduction : 5Five EnterprisesMusic  :  Run by 331___________________________________________________________For show notes and past guests, please visit the Podcast Website: https://515theultrapodcast.buzzsprout.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/515TheUltraPodcastInsta : 515theultrapodcastEmail : 515Ultraman@gmail.com

In this episode, Danish professional Ironman triathlete, Michelle Vesterby, talks about her recent win at her first 515 distance event – Ultraman Arizona.  Michelle has competed nine times at the Ironman World Championships in Kona and now may be looking at a November trip to Hawaii.  Michelle's motto, “Keep Smiling”, was tested in Arizona, but her crew helped to keep her on the course and set UMAZ record times, for women, for each of the three days.Resources mentioned in this episode:Ultra TriFest CanadaUltra 515 World Wide ChampionshipsUltraman ArizonaClub La SantaMichelle Vesterby website (coaching)Tri-training for Women (book)Keep Smiling (book)Ironman ArizonaIronman LanzaroteIronman TexasIronman World Championships Norseman XtremeUltraman CanadaUltraman HawaiiUltra 515 BrazilUbermanBadwater135Shout outs and mentions in this episode:Lars SchmidtClaus VesterbyLegoland CannondaleMarcus (son)Quang -- Artist for bikeHIlary BiscayDede Griesbauer (S3E13) Kate Bevilaqua  (S5E10)Leanda Cave (S1E8)Simon Cochrane (S4E8)Amy Robataille (S3E5)Pia GroennemosePreston MillerMaggie WalshMaxim Knyezev (S1E4)Jen McVeay (S2E8)Fernando Lopez___________________________________________________________Show Contributors:Host : Larry Ryan Contributing Raconteur : Steve KingAnnouncer : Mary Jo DionneProduction : 5Five EnterprisesMusic  :  Run by 331___________________________________________________________For show notes and past guests, please visit the Podcast Website: https://515theultrapodcast.buzzsprout.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/515TheUltraPodcastInsta : 515theultrapodcastEmail : 515Ultraman@gmail.com

Today's Ohana guest is all heart and one kidney.  Race director of Ultra La Isla 520, Cesar Guilbert, is a live kidney donor who was inspired by team Hoyt to take on UltraMX 515 with his friend, Aarón Reza Lozoya, who is a person with quadriplegia.  His story is one of living life in peace by recognizing balance and he tries to share this through La Tribu collective.We also talk about his race and some of the people that will be attending this year which is happening March 30  - April 2.   Follow the race on Instagram. La Tribu WebsiteResources mentioned in this episode:Ultra TriFest CanadaUltra 515 World Wide ChampionshipsTeam Hoyt Youtube video  Boston MarathonVibramCozumel 70.3UltraMX 515La Tribu CollectiveShout outs and mentions in this episode:Team HoytAarón Reza LozoyaVan Sanchez (S1E6) (S2E13) (S3E9)Mario Quintero Lucy Ryan (S2E5)Bethzabe VazquezJonathà PérezBárbara GuerraDr Subash Powar      ___________________________________________________________Show Contributors:Host : Larry Ryan Contributing Raconteur : Steve KingAnnouncer : Mary Jo DionneProduction : 5Five EnterprisesMusic  :  Run by 331___________________________________________________________For show notes and past guests, please visit the Podcast Website: https://515theultrapodcast.buzzsprout.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/515TheUltraPodcastInsta : 515theultrapodcastEmail : 515Ultraman@gmail.com

Kate Bevilaqua has nearly 20 years of professional triathlon experience.  She is the winner of three Ironman races, the women's champion of Ultraman World Championships, and the first woman to win an ultra triathlon outright at Ultra 520K Canada in 2016.Kate continues to race the pro circuit along with her husband, Guy Crawford.  Together they run GK Endurance, their one-on-one coaching business.  In this episode we discuss her 515 career, her coaching philosophy and her opinions on pro triathlon – present and future.  She also shares some of her pro tips, favourite races and most importantly, some of her mistakes.Resources mentioned in this episode:Ultra TriFest CanadaUltra 515 World Wide ChampionshipsUltra 520 K CanadaUltraman World ChampionshipsChrist Church Grammar SchoolIronman World Championships IM Coeur d'alene IM New ZealandIM Western AustraliaKate's finish at IM WA.Tri Travel  Busselton 70.3 IM Korea IM LouisvilleIM LanzorteBusso 100Karri ValleyPhuket TriathlonUltraman AustraliaTarawera Ultra-TrailGK EnduranceTaiwan 70.3Challenge WanakaChallenge KoreaChallenge Taiwan Shout outs and mentions in this episode:Lucy Ryan (S2E5)John ShieldsJeff Shields Joanna LawnRebecca KeatShane SmithGuy CrawfordRoss Welton (S5E7)Ruth ChangDustin GilbertHiliary BiscaySteve King (S1E1) (S1E2) (S1E3)Juan ArroyoSimon Cochrane (S4E8)Steve Brown (S2E13)Dede Greisbauer (S3E13) Show Contributors:Host : Larry Ryan Contributing Raconteur : Steve KingAnnouncer : Mary Jo DionneProduction : 5Five EnterprisesMusic  :  Run by 331___________________________________________________________For show notes and past guests, please visit the Podcast Website: https://515theultrapodcast.buzzsprout.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/515TheUltraPodcastInsta : 515theultrapodcastEmail : 515Ultraman@gmail.com

Over 150 years of experience are on the podcast today.  A big list of big names in the Ultraman/515 world join me for a round table discussion.   All of my guests bring unique experiences and backgrounds as we establish some history of the sport before discussing its current state and where we see it moving in the future.  Resources mentioned in this episode:Ultra TriFest CanadaUltra 515 World Wide ChampionshipsUltraman HawaiiUltraman World ChampionshipsUM Arizona UM Florida Ultraman Wales (UMUK)Ultra MX 515UM Canada Ironman Canada UltraCzech 515 Ultraman Israel Sahara TriathlonUltra 355 Siberman Ultraman IndiaUltra Tri 515  RD (Dominican)Ultra 520 K CanadaIronman World Championships Ultraman AustraliaShout outs and mentions in this episode:Kurt Madden (S5E3)Nick Mallett ​​ (S2E12)Petr Vabrousek (S2E2)    Ben Peresson (S5E1)Alex Luna (S4E6)Jeff Morris (S4E8)Steve King (S1E1) (S1E2) (S1E3)Jen McVeay (S2E8)Jim CollinsCurtis TylerJane Bockus (S1E4)Steve Brown (S2E13)Jean King Maria BrownSimon SmithTony HortonLucy Ryan (S2E5)Consuela LivelyDarren WelshClaire PeressonCory FoulkAlexandre Ribeiro   Sergio CordeiroPaulo Calil Hayden LyonsVan Sanchez (S1E6) (S2E13) (S3E9)Rick Kent (S3E8)Don IsbellVirgina IsbellRudy von Berg Carlos Dolabella  Ivan Albino Simon Cochrane (S4E8)Lionel SandersSheryl Cobb (S2E6)  (S3E11)Dave Cobb  (S2E6)   Kate Bevilaqua (S5E10)Amy Van TasselAntonina ReznikovDede Greisbauer (S3E13) Richard ThompsonMaxim Knyezev  (S1E4)  Vanuza Marciel Brad SawaScott Molina Scott Tinley Dave ScottMark AllenMartin Luther King Jr.Amy Robataille (S3E5)A.A. Girard Leanda Cave (S1E8)Carl Read Chris McDonald Show Contributors:Host : Larry Ryan Contributing Raconteur : Steve KingAnnouncer : Mary Jo DionneProduction : 5Five EnterprisesMusic  :  Run by 331For show notes and past guests, please visit the Podcast Website: https://515theultrapodcast.buzzsprout.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/515TheUltraPodcastInsta : 515theultrapodcastEmail : 515Ultraman@gmail.com

Will Rogers has travelled the world competing in 515 events which include Ultraman Canada, Ultra 520K Canada, Ultraman Hawaii, Ultra MX 515, Ultraman Florida, Ultraman Australia and Ultraman Israel.  When not competing himself he is often sharing his experience by crewing for other athletes.In this episode, Will shares stories from many of those events from both the perspective of athlete and crew member.Will works as a paramedic in the Vancouver area and has volunteered to use those skills helping people in Ukraine during the war.  He tells us how and why he got involved and what a day in a war zone is like as a volunteer medic.   If you would like to help or get more information about the organizations that he supports in Ukraine follow these links:Frontline Medics De Facto HumanityPislya SluzhbyResources mentioned in this episode:Ultra TriFest CanadaUltra 515 World Wide ChampionshipsIronman Canada Ironman World Championships UM Canada Ultraman Wales (UMUK)Ultra 520 K CanadaUM Florida Ultraman World ChampionshipsUltra MX 515Ultraman AustraliaUltraman Israel UbermanBadwater 135Frontline Medics De Facto HumanityShout outs and mentions in this episode:Steve Brown (S2E13)Dave ScottMark AllenKevin Sweetman Al MacMike LeeDarwin HoltLucy CentinoVan Sanchez (S1E6) (S2E13)Melissa UrieJuan Craveri (S1E5)Dan Bercu Zaide AviTamara Molden___________________________________________________________Show Contributors:Host : Larry Ryan Contributing Raconteur : Steve KingAnnouncer : Mary Jo DionneProduction : 5Five EnterprisesMusic  :  Run by 331___________________________________________________________For show notes and past guests, please visit the Podcast Website: https://515theultrapodcast.buzzsprout.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/515TheUltraPodcastInsta : 515theultrapodcastEmail : 515Ultraman@gmail.com

Ross Welton raced the Ultra 520K Canada two times as an athlete – one with greater success than the other.  Ross shares how he, and his wife Katie, were both able to stand on top the podium at that race.  These days Ross lives half the year in Mallorca and has been living “the lifestyle” of the island.  In the past few years Ross has replaced racing with travelling with friends on ultra  cycling trips around Europe with “no point to it”.  This episode has it all for the Ultra athlete – tips and tricks for racing and stories of bucket list adventures.Ross on Instagram : @RustyWeltonResources mentioned in this episode:Ultra TriFest CanadaUltra 515 World Wide ChampionshipsUltra 520 K CanadaRoss Welton's Youtube ChannelYoutube – The lost Go Pro  camera lost at 3:00minBradford to Barcelona 2022Two26 websiteTwo26 photography YoutubeRapha Festive 500TailfinFollia 2023 – 3500 km bike tripStelvioRapha Prestige Gravel Group EventTeam SkyRAAM70.3 AustriaIM TexasIM LanzaroteShout outs and mentions in this episode:Katie WeltonSteve Brown (S2E13)Kate BevilaquaSteve King (S1E1)Julie DiLucy Ryan (S2E5)Suzy SerpicoGinny SellersJack Schofield Ruth AstleSam ProctorPaul LundClaire Steels___________________________________________________________Show Contributors:Host : Larry Ryan Contributing Raconteur : Steve KingAnnouncer : Mary Jo DionneProduction : 5Five EnterprisesMusic  :  Run by 331___________________________________________________________For show notes and past guests, please visit the Podcast Website: https://515theultrapodcast.buzzsprout.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/515TheUltraPodcastInsta : 515theultrapodcastEmail : 515Ultraman@gmail.com

Fifteen time Ultraman Hawaii athlete, Suzy Dezagon, joins me to speak about her recent induction into the Ultraman World Championships Hall of Fame that occurred at this year's event.  Suzy has a prolific ultra triathlon career of over 450 events.   Just as interesting as some of her athletic endeavors are her stories of the other parts of her life.   Suzy has managed to turn some bad situations around and live her best life as a scuba instructor which has also allowed her to travel around the world.   Resources mentioned in this episode:Ultra TriFest CanadaUltra 515 World Wide ChampionshipsRice and Beans restaurantVinemanHawaiin tropicTrinidad MarathonCoastal Challenge Costa RicaBrooks Running100 mile Amgen TourSC cycle clubIUTADouble Iron distance Levis Quebec CanadaDefi de L' Mondial de l'endurance Savoy HotelCollege of WestminsterHammer NutritionDave's Bike ShopSan Dimas AquaticsThe Avalon Benefit 50 Mile/50K RunCatalina TriathlonEpic 5Epic 5 Ultra MarathonShout outs and mentions in this episode:Bouke Bendien  Nancy VallanceBob & Nancy SchuterJohn FosterAl WiscovitchMarlene WiscovitchRay Mena  Arthur Puckrin   Eric SeedhouseMiro KregarSimon Cochrane (S4E8)Chett GlennSheryl Cobb (S3E11)Dave Cobb (S2E6)Jane Bockus  (S1E4)Alexandre Ribeirio Shanna ArmstrongAmy Robataille Eiko Hibino (S1E5)Steve King (S1E1) (S1E2) (S1E3)Grant MillerTimothy CarlsonPaula Newby FraserNatascha Badmann Lono God of WIndCory FoulkCJ OngRick Kent (S3E8)Janine MarieUM Rat Pack Hammer & PolarRebecca MorganShow Contributors:Host : Larry Ryan Contributing Raconteur : Steve KingAnnouncer : Mary Jo DionneProduction : 5Five EnterprisesMusic  :  Run by 331For show notes and past guests, please visit the Podcast Website: https://515theultrapodcast.buzzsprout.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/515TheUltraPodcastInsta : 515theultrapodcastEmail : 515Ultraman@gmail.com

Returning guests, Jakub and Adam Atarsia share stories of brotherly competition in sports and how triathlon is growing in Northern Africa and the Czech Republic through the Ironman brand and the races that they put on.  Together the brothers offer the UltraCzech 515 and a series of races in Algeria – including SaharaMan.  Like many race directors these two are trying their best to grow the sport they love.  Both brothers have experienced a few changes in their lives since we last checked in with them so it was great to have the opportunity to catch up.Resources mentioned in this episode:UltraCzech 515Ultra TriFest CanadaUltra 515 World Wide ChampionshipsSaharamanIM 70.3 TangierNorth Africa Triathlon FederationIM 70.3 Hradec KrálovéChallenge PragueShout outs and mentions in this episode:Petr VabroušekVictoria Atarsia___________________________________________________________Show Contributors:Host : Larry Ryan Contributing Raconteur : Steve KingAnnouncer : Mary Jo DionneProduction : 5Five EnterprisesMusic  :  Run by 331___________________________________________________________For show notes and past guests, please visit the Podcast Website: https://515theultrapodcast.buzzsprout.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/515TheUltraPodcastInsta : 515theultrapodcastEmail : 515Ultraman@gmail.com

Manu Garcia,  the race director of Infinitri 515, is my guest in this episode which was released early to coincide with race days of the 2023 version – October 19 - 21st.Being a triathlete himself, he decided to use his Masters in Event Planning and love of the sport to create his own career.  His company, Infinitri Sports, puts on various races throughout the year on the Mediterranean coast of Spain. Manu shares his thoughts on organizing intimate sized Ultraman distance races versus other larger triathlon events his company does and gives us a rundown on his event.You can follow the athletes participating in the 2023 Infinitri 515 here.Live GPS tracking : https://live.traky365.com/infinitriman-2023. Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/infinitrisportsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/infinitrisportsWebsite : https://infinitri.esResources mentioned in this episode:Ultra TriFest CanadaUltra 515 World Wide ChampionshipsPTOInfinitri 113 Triathlon PeñíscolaInfinitri Sprint Vila-realInfinitri Triathlon Festival Infinitri Half Ultraman and 515Infinitri 226 Triathlon PeñíscolaUMUKSwedemanIronman World Championships Hawaii Alpe d'HuezIM LanzaroteChallenge RothIM Copenhagen IM CozumelIM NiceIM HamburgShout outs and mentions in this episode:Tim DonAshleigh GentlePierre Le CorreJosh AmbergerIvan Raña FuentesJosef AjramMikel Otaegi IrastorzaJuan Garcia Paula MiottaCarolina Granfors___________________________________________________________Show Contributors:Host : Larry Ryan Contributing Raconteur : Steve KingAnnouncer : Mary Jo DionneProduction : 5Five EnterprisesMusic  :  Run by 331___________________________________________________________For show notes and past guests, please visit the Podcast Website: https://515theultrapodcast.buzzsprout.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/515TheUltraPodcastInsta : 515theultrapodcastEmail : 515Ultraman@gmail.com

After walking into Tug's Tavern Swim, Run, Swim event and finishing 30th out of 400 – a young Kurt Madden thought, ”maybe I can hang with these people”.   A few years later he was regularly travelling to Hawaii to compete in Ironman and Ultraman races.  In fact, Kurt was the first winner of Ultraman in 1983.  He shares some stories of the early days in Hawaii and how it was viewed as a fad.He has podiumed as an age grouper more times than can be counted and has three top 10 finishes at the Ironman World Championships when he raced as a pro.   Kurt currently races in the 65 - 69 AG and just returned from the Ironman World Championship in Nice where he finished 12th in his age group.  We discuss his racing experience and he shares numerous tips for success in Nice.   As a coach, and coach trainer with TriDot, his answers often tend toward helping the listener be a more successful athlete.  Resources mentioned in this episode:Ultra TriFest CanadaUltra 515 World Wide ChampionshipsIronman World ChampionshipsTug's Tavern Swim, Run, Swim  Leadville 100Hardrock 100TriDot TrainingShout outs and mentions in this episode:Steve King (S1E1) (S1E2) (S1E3)Rudy von Berg Vespa Power Tom WarrenDave ScottJulie MossScott Molina Scott TInleyStu MittlemanKelly MaddenDave HortonTarahumara / RarámuriBorn to Run - BookJeff Booher___________________________________________________________Show Contributors:Host : Larry Ryan Contributing Raconteur : Steve KingAnnouncer : Mary Jo DionneProduction : 5Five EnterprisesMusic  :  Run by 331___________________________________________________________For show notes and past guests, please visit the Podcast Website: https://515theultrapodcast.buzzsprout.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/515TheUltraPodcastInsta : 515theultrapodcastEmail : 515Ultraman@gmail.com

In this episode I do a retrospective look back at some of the most downloaded and most discussed guests that have appeared on 515 : The Ultra Podcast.  Featured excerpts include:Manmadh Rebba    S4E3 -- Ohana Guest / Moab 240 Finisher : Ferg Hawke               S3E10 -- Ultramarathon Man Dede Griesbauer    S3E13 (Part A) -- 2022 World Champions  Arnaud Selukov      S2E3 - Leaving the Grind for the love of TriRick Kent                   S3E8 -- Conversation with 5 time RAAM finisher Every episode remains available free to download in the podcast library.   Resources mentioned in this episode:Ultra TriFest CanadaUltra 515 World Wide ChampionshipsUltraman Florida Ultraman World ChampionshipsMoab 240Rose City 50The Eagle 100Western States Marathon Des Sables100km World ChampionshipBadwaterBellingham TriathlonChuckanut Mountain 50k  Knee Knacker  50k CCC - UTMB IM Coeur D'Alene Ironman LiveUltraman ArizonaUM AustraliaChallenge RothChallenge Almere Ironman KoreaIronman AustriaIronman BusseltonABC Wide World of SportsRace Across AmericaIronman World ChampionshipsGiro d'Italia Una Tappa Iron AlpsDefi TriathlonParis Brest ParisRace across America (RAAM)Spenco 500  Furnace Creek 500 (508)Shout outs and mentions in this episode:Staci StuderArdis BowCaroline Bloom (S2E3) Marcos MoyaSidharth RoutraySheryl Cobb (S2E8)Antonina ReznikovRandy Latza Kurt Madden Steve King (S1E1)Moe BeaulieuMonica Fernandez   Patrick BauerMagnus VerbruggeJulie Dibbens Laura SiddallMatt LietoMike LovatoGreg WelchJane Bockus (S1E4)Gustav Iden Kristian BlummenfeltSam Laidlow Roger BannisterPatrick LangeJuergen Zack Lothar LederPete JacobCraig AlexanderPete ShortCameron BrownRob Gray  (S4E13)Dave Matheson  Nick Mallett  (S2E12)Sergio CordeiroDominic Callard Erik SeedhouseAnn BondBob FourneyCindy SteigerShow Contributors:Host : Larry Ryan Contributing Raconteur : Steve KingAnnouncer : Mary Jo DionneProduction : 5Five EnterprisesMusic  :  Run by 331For show notes and past guests, please visit the Podcast Website: https://515theultrapodcast.buzzsprout.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/515TheUltraPodcastInsta : 515theultrapodcastEmail : 515Ultraman@gmail.com

Ben Peresson and Richard Groome from UMUK join me to talk about their ultra races and share their backgrounds in the sport.   Ben is a “black shirt” Norseman Xtreme racer and Marathon Des Sables finisher.  Richard has taken on The Brutal and rode every stage of the Tour de France with a magazine map as his guide.  Together, they, like many race directors, fell into organizing the UMUK rather than see it go away.  We discuss the direction of their events and they give an excellent description of what makes the Snowdonia region of Wales an exceptional place to host a 515 event.This year's event is happening September 1 - 3, 2023.   You can follow on Instagram.Resources mentioned in this episode:Ultra TriFest CanadaUltra 515 World Wide ChampionshipsNorseman XtremeMarathon Des SablesUMUK  Ironman WalesThe Brutal ParkrunIronman World ChampionshipsIronman Lanzarote Raid Pyrenees Tour de FranceSail 4 CancerOxFamSnowdonia SocietyUM CanadaUltra 520K Canada Finding Ultra – bookUltra MX 515Becoming Forrest: One man's epic run across America – bookGreat DIvide RideRace Across AmericaShout outs and mentions in this episode:Carol PeressonAndrea PocherClaire PeressonDarren Welsh Lance ArmstrongAndy  HaywardSteve Brown ​​(S2E13)Rich RollCharlotte ChambersMark Beaumont   Van Sanchez (S2E13)Rob Pope___________________________________________________________Show Contributors:Host : Larry Ryan Contributing Raconteur : Steve KingAnnouncer : Mary Jo DionneProduction : 5Five EnterprisesMusic  :  Run by 331___________________________________________________________For show notes and past guests, please visit the Podcast Website: https://515theultrapodcast.buzzsprout.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/515TheUltraPodcastInsta : 515theultrapodcastEmail : 515Ultraman@gmail.com

Rob Gray is a world traveller who has benefited from the transition to remote work.  He describes himself as a Boulder guy from South Africa with a British passport.  We caught up during a two week period that he was home packing to move the family to Phuket, Thailand after returning from competing at the Comrades Marathon in South Africa. Rob won his first Ultraman race in Florida in 2016 and went on to race in Hawaii that same year finishing second.  In fact he has stood on all three levels of the podium on the big island with a win in 2017.  He shares a number of tips about training and racing the 515 distance that he has garnered over the years. These days he works (remotely) full time as a coach through his website UltramanCoach.com along with his friend and 2015 Ultraman Hawaii champion, Mike Coughlin, who was on the podcast in S2E7. You can also reach Rob at RobGray.orgResources mentioned in this episode:Ultra TriFest CanadaUltra 515 World Wide ChampionshipsComrades MarathonUltramanCoach.comUltraman World ChampionshipsNorseman10 - 10 - 10  ChallengeUltraman FloridaDiamond BikesUltraHeidi.comShout outs and mentions in this episode:Jurgen ZackNick Mallett (S2E12)Michelle GrayTyler GrayGiselle Gray Tim SheeperIan HerseyInaki De La ParraArnaud Selekov (S2E3)Jeremy Howard (S2E8)Richard ThompsonJordan Bryden (S1E7)Petr Vabrousek (S2E2)Dede Griesbauer (S3E13) Steven Keller (S2E10)Barry BergHeidi Buttery (S4E10)Acyr LuzShannon Callies___________________________________________________________Show Contributors:Host : Larry Ryan Contributing Raconteur : Steve KingAnnouncer : Mary Jo DionneProduction : 5Five EnterprisesMusic  :  Run by 331___________________________________________________________For show notes and past guests, please visit the Podcast Website: https://515theultrapodcast.buzzsprout.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/515TheUltraPodcastInsta : 515theultrapodcastEmail : 515Ultraman@gmail.

We originally thought Dee Fuller overcame the usual body issues when stressing the body in an ultra event on her way to her second women's win at UM Australia.  A few days later she went public on Facebook about struggling with an eating disorder leading up to, and while competing this year.  Something I was not aware of when we recorded this conversation.During our conversation she was open about various eating disorders, multiple PTSD triggers and other mental health struggles brought on by a variety of traumas.  (trigger alerts)She wants to discuss mental health issues in an open forum in hopes of helping others feel comfortable to do so and to help others recognize that they are not the only one's suffering.Her May 20th Facebook post in which she shares her current struggle can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/dee.fuller.125/posts/pfbid03dCrwzABMSFoK2eromiCTn75CCY13YEkUL6KeBP2PYex6rzGmkvTScGxHdsJyJjHlThis episode is the second of two that I have used to focus on Mental Health in the ultra community.  The first was Season 4, Episode 2, when I spoke with Heidi Buttery who has created a website with a multitude of resources.   If you require help or want to help someone else that you know is suffering, check out Heidi's website, UltraHeidi.com, or contact your local Mental Health hotline in your area.  Resources mentioned in this episode:Ultra TriFest CanadaUltra 515 World Wide ChampionshipsUM Australia70.3 Bintan 70.3 Sri Lanka IM CairnsThe Blue Hat – Used in the FB post for this episodeSunshine Coast marathonChallenge KoreaUltra 355 AustraliaShout outs and mentions in this episode:Shane Duffy (S4E5)Simone Cochrane (S4E8)Dan FullerMary KnottDale Jordan John Domandl___________________________________________________________Show Contributors:Host : Larry Ryan Contributing Raconteur : Steve KingAnnouncer : Mary Jo DionneProduction : 5Five EnterprisesMusic  :  Run by 331___________________________________________________________For show notes and past guests, please visit the Podcast Website: https://515theultrapodcast.buzzsprout.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/515TheUltraPodcastInsta : 515theultrapodcastEmail : 515Ultraman@gmail.com

This is a special episode crossover between 515 : The Ultra Podcast and Fitspeek, hosted by Kevin Heinze.  We recorded this conversation together and are both releasing the same episode to our audiences.We share stories about podcasting and our backgrounds for each other's audience. Larry shares breaking Ultra news about new races coming to Whistler, BC in August 2024.  As a bonus for listeners who subscribe and listen early, you have the opportunity to sign up for these new events before the news is broken anywhere else.  With limited slots available, we hope that you take advantage.Listen to Fitspeek.   And join the Tri*Joy Facebook GroupInformation about the new Ultra TriFest Canada and registration is available here.Resources mentioned in this episode:A2bikesUltra 520K CanadaIM Coeur D'alene Terry Fox RunWasa LakeGreat White North IM Canada UM ArizonaUM Canada Breakfast with BobIM Mt TremblantUltra Mx 515Ultra Czech 515Ultra 515 BrazilUMUKInfiniti Man Fraser Regional Correctional CenterAlouette Correctional CenterTriathlon Magazine Canada Challenge Penticton Super LeagueTuktoyaktukUltra TriFest CanadaXterra WhistlerEndurance Specific CoachingSwim Run WhistlerComfy NumbIM Canada WhistlerSiberman 515Shout outs and mentions in this episode:Steve King (S1E1)Wendel ClarkRoss LonsberryTerry FoxDaryl FoxDave MathesonChad Bentley (S1E1)Lucy Ryan (S2E5)Brad Sawa (S1E10)Juan Craveri (S1E5)Tony HortonRoss WeltonKatie WeltonShane Duffy (S4E5)Bob BabbittMeaghan Hackinen Rach McBride Makoto Hoshino (S1E2)Yvonne Timewell (S3E13)  Dede Greisbauer (S3E13) Ferg Hawke (S3E10)Rick Kent  (S3E8)Van Sanchez (S2E13)Brent McMahonCody BealsNick Mallett (S2E12)Scott Tinley Kevin McKinnonMike BrownSteve Brown (S2E13)Marla Zucht (S1E6)Kristian ManiettaCharlotte PaulDale TiessenPeter LopinskiSteve Jobs___________________________________________________________Show Contributors:Host : Larry Ryan Contributing Raconteur : Steve KingAnnouncer : Mary Jo DionneProduction : 5Five EnterprisesMusic  :  Run by 331___________________________________________________________For show notes and past guests, please visit the Podcast Website: https://515theultrapodcast.buzzsprout.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/515TheUltraPodcastInsta : 515theultrapodcastEmail : 515Ultraman@gmail.com

Heidi Buttery went from ultra high wealth financial advisor to ultra athlete.  After going through a “mental breakthrough” manic episode she has become interested in helping others who struggle with mental health issues.   In 2014, she raced Ironman to raise funds and awareness for NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness).  She has become a strong proponent for normalizing talk about mental health and shares her journey during our conversation.  In 2015, she shifted her nutrition expertise from general knowledge to specialized sports nutrition and now helps others with developing nutritional plans.   All of these interests reside at her website : UltraHeidi.com.Resources mentioned in this episode:UM CanadaIM Santa RosaIM Cozumel  IM Coeur d'AleneIM Lake TahoeBipolar Disorder Type 1Team SheeperNAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)IM Foundation AthleteUCAN Sport supplementsEpic 5Finding Ultra – Rich Roll Epic 5 Ultra RunUltraHeidi.com/OhanaSpecial Olympics Hawaii355 CozumelBadger 355Shout outs and mentions in this episode:Steve KingPaul Buttery Aiden ButteryLeanda CavePresident ObamaTim SheeperJack Roo Michele SantilhanoSuzy Degazon Lisa LedesmaRebecca Morgan Marc Galietta Yao Kazato___________________________________________________________Show Contributors:Host : Larry Ryan Contributing Raconteur : Steve KingAnnouncer : Mary Jo DionneProduction : 5Five EnterprisesMusic  :  Run by 331___________________________________________________________For show notes and past guests, please visit the Podcast Website: https://515theultrapodcast.buzzsprout.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/515TheUltraPodcastInsta : 515theultrapodcastEmail : 515Ultraman@gmail.com

This episode features Armando Armellini an athlete who has competed at numerous IM events, Epic 5, and 7 Ultraman events since 2016, including 4 consecutive Ultraman's in 2022.   He is the architect of El Plan (a way to pace 515 distances) and was the first person to attempt to complete all four UM branded races in a single year.Armando lives Aloha, Ohana, and Kokua.  In his day job as an executive coach he puts these into his practice.  Recently, Armando has been certifying in triathlon coaching and hopes to blend that into his current occupation as a one stop shop for life coaching and athletic coaching.  If you would lie to reach out to Armando:Instagram : AArmelliniFacebook : Armando ArmelliniResources mentioned in this episode:Houston Space CenterCaptex Triathlon    may 2011    may 29 this year70.3 MiamiTriathlon MagazineWide World Sports IM TexasIm ArizonaIM FloridaUltraman FloridaCarmichael Training Systems CTS IM AustriaChallenge RothIM Mt TremblantEl PlanUltraman ArizonaUltraman CanadaUltraman HawaiiTetramandoNeuro Linguistic ProgrammingShout outs and mentions in this episode:Shane Duffy (S4E5)José AltuveKristin ArmelliniMieko Carolina ArmelliniEmiko Francesca ArmelliniLindsay GolichConsuela Lively  Trung LivelyFernando AlonsoMichelle Williamson Billy RickardsJeremy Howard (S2E8)Jen McVeay (S2E8)Phil CuppernellSteven Keller (S2E10)Howie NordstromChad Bentley (S1E1)___________________________________________________________Show Contributors:Host : Larry Ryan Contributing Raconteur : Steve KingAnnouncer : Mary Jo DionneProduction : 5Five EnterprisesMusic  :  Run by 331___________________________________________________________For show notes and past guests, please visit the Podcast Website: https://515theultrapodcast.buzzsprout.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/515TheUltraPodcastInsta : 515theultrapodcastEmail : 515Ultraman@gmail.com

In this special release I speak with Steve King who was announcing at the event to get the rundown of what happened over the three days in Noosa this year at UM Australia.  I also speak with Shane Duffy to put a final pin in his record breaking six 515 races in a year.  Each of the champions, Simon Cochrane and Dee Fuller also stop in for a chat about how the race unfolded for each of them.  Simon set a new world record time of 19:48:47 while smashing the previous UM Australia record by over 1:30 minutes.Resources mentioned in this episode:Ultraman World ChampionshipsUltra 355 AustraliaThe Detachment Technique AppDetachmenttechnique.comAthletic PeakBadwaterShout outs and mentions in this episode:Armando Armellini (S4E9)Steve King (S1E1) (S1E2) (S1E3)Simone Cochrane (S4E8)Dee FullerShane Duffy (S4E5)Richard ThompsonCarl ReadNathan StewartKylie JonesSteve YorkSidharth YadavKaz SewellAvdhoot ShindeShaun PeroLani BullenKellie WrightKate BevilaquaJames ScanlanMatt ThompsonSteve LedgerWarren KeeganRikki AndersonMaxsim Kniazev (S1E4)   Tess PrinceCharlie Llewellyn Benat OliveiraWarren KeeganAndrew KeeganJamie Shoobert Rory MorganSean WrigleyGail LauxTrilogy Cycles NoosaMarcus BrownJeremy Howard (S2E8)Larissa Cochrane___________________________________________________________Show Contributors:Host : Larry Ryan Contributing Raconteur : Steve KingAnnouncer : Mary Jo DionneProduction : 5Five EnterprisesMusic  :  Run by 331___________________________________________________________For show notes and past guests, please visit the Podcast Website: https://515theultrapodcast.buzzsprout.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/515TheUltraPodcastInsta : 515theultrapodcastEmail : 515Ultraman@gmail.com

UM Australia is the focus of this episode.  I have a chat with race director, Jeff Morris, to preview a few of the 45 athletes who are toeing the line in Noosa this weekend.  Like most 515 races, the line up includes some big names with lofty goals like Richard Thompson and his sub 20 challenge, and some people who are just challenging themselves to complete the distance.   We discuss the variety of situations that bring people to take on a 515 event..My athlete in profile is New Zealand's Simon Cochrane.  Simon is a pro triathlete with 37 Ironmans on his resume but is taking on the 515 distance for the first time.  He is the owner of Athletic Peak, a coaching and conditioning business which focuses on supporting athletes along their endurance journey.  Building to the lead up of UM Australia, Simon has recently topped the podium in a couple of ultra runs including winning “the claw”, a feat not previously attained at the Blue Lake 24 hour Challenge.Resources mentioned in this episode:UM AustraliaUltra 355 CozumelUltra 355 TexasIM CairnsIM CanadaIM Western AustraliaBasque CountryUltraman FloridaUltraman ArizonaTaupo 100 km UltraBlue Lake 24hr ChallengeTarawera 100 mile UltraIM New ZealandWynRepublicIM JapanBadwaterMarathon Des SablesNegative Split CarbonAthletic PeakShout outs and mentions in this episode:Tony HortonJudith HudsonJeremy BrownSteve KingHayden LyonsErica LumbRikki AndersonDee FullerKylie JonesKarren SewellThomas DadeAndrew TroutShaun McCarthyBenat OliveiraMathew ThompsonShane KentSimon CochraneCarl ReadRichard ThompsonJason Shields Troy GelchSteve LedgerJames ScanlanShaun PeroNathan StewartShane DuffyTim FranklinMatt KerrLuke McKenzieBeth McKenzieLarissa Cochrane___________________________________________________________Show Contributors:Host : Larry Ryan Contributing Raconteur : Steve KingAnnouncer : Mary Jo DionneProduction : 5Five EnterprisesMusic  :  Run by 331___________________________________________________________For show notes and past guests, please visit the Podcast Website: https://515theultrapodcast.buzzsprout.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/515TheUltraPodcastInsta : 515theultrapodcastEmail : 515Ultraman@gmail.com

Günter Pilz, aka Ultra Pilz, is a three time UltraCzech 515 finisher and a man who creates his own Ultra “Adventures”.  He funds his adventures with his day job as a secondary school teacher in Linz, Austria where he works with a lot of refugee students.   He created a running club at his school to keep those students moving and to share the benefits of sport.From his central European home base he often travels to take on ultra adventures and to meet with friends to share a pint at a local brewery.  He is also an amateur beer sommelier.If you are looking for new adventures yourself, he curates an Ultratriathlon Website that lists events around the world.Resources mentioned in this episode:Blue Danube UltraTri 24Backyard Ultra Cross Country SkiDanube 600Ultra Winter Tri 2424 hr Foot race UltraPilz.orgUltratriathlon WebsiteBeertasting-AppShout outs and mentions in this episode:Adam and Jakub Atarsia (S2E2)UltraCzech 515 Triathlon North AfricaNeil YoungRory Gallagher___________________________________________________________Show Contributors:Host : Larry Ryan Contributing Raconteur : Steve KingAnnouncer : Mary Jo DionneProduction : 5Five EnterprisesMusic  :  Run by 331___________________________________________________________For show notes and past guests, please visit the Podcast Website: https://515theultrapodcast.buzzsprout.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/515TheUltraPodcastInsta : 515theultrapodcastEmail : 515Ultraman@gmail.com

Alex Luna, one of the many “race directors” of the UB 515 joins me today to speak about the 10 year anniversary of the Ultra 515 race in Ubatuba, Brazil.We discuss the history of the race in Brazil and its connection to the roots in Hawaii with Curtis Tyler.  Alex shares his experience with the sport and the lifelong friendships that have come from it.  Finally we discuss this year's edition of the race and what to expect from its competitors.You can follow the UB 515 on  Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/ub515ultramanbrasil/?hl=enResources mentioned in this episode:UB 515Ultra 520k CanadaUltraman HawaiiUltraman CanadaUltraman FloridaUltraman AustraliaShout outs and mentions in this episode:Alexandre Ribeiro   Sergio CordeiroVanuza MacielPaulo Calll Lucy Ryan (S2E5)Jane Bockus (S1E4)Cory FoulkNick Mallett (S2E12)Curtis TylerLesley Tyler John CollinsAndrea LunaMiriam LunaAnitta Luna Andrius Luna Fabiano PeresLuiz RissatoDenis CrozariolMarcio TakeushiRafael FerreiraRaphael ZaguryRubnei AlexsanderSandro Tanaka ___________________________________________________________Show Contributors:Host : Larry Ryan Contributing Raconteur : Steve KingAnnouncer : Mary Jo DionneProduction : 5Five EnterprisesMusic  :  Run by 331___________________________________________________________For show notes and past guests, please visit the Podcast Website: https://515theultrapodcast.buzzsprout.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/515TheUltraPodcastInsta : 515theultrapodcastEmail : 515Ultraman@gmail.com

This is the final Special Edition from Ultraman Arizona for 2023.  In this episode, I catch up with the two winners at the awards night to speak about how they felt about the race.Cynthia Bartus, age 45, from Pennsylvania, is the 2023 women's winner and  Maxsim Kniazev is the NEW WORLD RECORD holder and winner on the men's side.I also speak with Shane Duffy from Australia who now has completed five of the six races in his quest to become the first person on the planet to complete six 515 races in a 12 month period. Resources mentioned in this episode:Ultraman ArizonaEl PlanUltra515 MexicoUltraman FloridaUltraman Australia Shout outs and mentions in this episode: Cynthia Bartus Steve ThompsonMary LatzaRandy LatzaMary KnottMaxsim Kniazev (S1E4)  Mila BorodavkinaSteve Keller (S2E7)James ScanlanRichard ThompsonPetr Vabrousek  (S2E2)Shane Duffy (S4E5)Mark MoodyDan AttardRicky SoosCaroline Bloom (S2E8)Alison DuffyBrooke DuffyJen McVeay  (S2E8) ___________________________________________________________Show Contributors:Host : Larry RyanContributing Raconteur : Steve KingAnnouncer : Mary Jo DionneProduction : 5Five EnterprisesMusic  :  Run by 331___________________________________________________________For show notes and past guests, please visit the Podcast Website: https://515theultrapodcast.buzzsprout.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/515TheUltraPodcastInsta : 515theultrapodcastEmail : 515Ultraman@gmail.com

From Phoenix, Arizona this is your day three race recap of Ultraman Arizona 2023.  Find the Day 1 & 2 Recap here.  Unfortunately, Jen McVeay was busy with her duties as race director and was unable to contribute to this recap.What a day three it was.  It lived up to the hype, producing a new World Record time for the 33 year old Max Kniazev.There will be one more Special Edition episode available in this series when I speak with Max and the women's champion Cythnia Bartus.   Direct Link here.Resources mentioned in this episode:Ultraman ArizonaUltraman World ChampionshipsUltraman FloridaUltraman Wales520K CanadaUltraman Australia Shout outs and mentions in this episode:Jen McVeay  (S2E8)Shane Duffy (S4E5)Cynthia Bartus Keri MandellKaren BonnettPierce ShoweVedant NangareBilly RickardsJames ScanlanMike McGuireMike KowalskiJuan "Chamba" ArroyoKate Bevilaqua   Richard ThompsonMaxsim Kniazev (S1E4)  Jeff ParrettMila Borodavkina___________________________________________________________Show Contributors:Host : Larry RyanContributing Raconteur : Steve KingAnnouncer : Mary Jo DionneProduction : 5Five EnterprisesMusic  :  Run by 331___________________________________________________________For show notes and past guests, please visit the Podcast Website: https://515theultrapodcast.buzzsprout.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/515TheUltraPodcastInsta : 515theultrapodcastEmail : 515Ultraman@gmail.com

Today is a special edition episode for the Ultraman Arizona 2023 race recap of Day 1 and Day 2.Joining me today to bring you the recaps are Assistant Race Director Chris “JB” Holzner and this year's race announcer Chris Clark.Continue to follow the race and get more information at :Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/ultramanarizona/Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/UltramanArizonaCome back for the Day 3 recap Special edition.Resources mentioned in this episode:Ultraman ArizonaUltraman FloridaFull Moon Bicycles Shout outs and mentions in this episode:Shane Duffy (S4E5)Armando ArmelliniMark MoodyDan AttardRicky SoosGail LauxAlison DuffySteve King (S1E1,2,3)Chris Clark Chris ‘JB' HolznerMaxsim Kniazev (S1E4)  Juan “Chamba” ArroyoMohammed KotbMason TeuberShane PeedPierce ShoweCynthia BartusKeri MandellKaren BonnettJames ScanlanSimon ShureyJeremy Howard  (S2E8)Jen McVeay  (S2E8)___________________________________________________________Show Contributors:Host : Larry Ryan Contributing Raconteur : Steve KingAnnouncer : Mary Jo DionneProduction : 5Five EnterprisesMusic  :  Run by 331___________________________________________________________For show notes and past guests, please visit the Podcast Website: https://515theultrapodcast.buzzsprout.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/515TheUltraPodcastInsta : 515theultrapodcastEmail : 515Ultraman@gmail.com

I am joined in this episode by Shane Duffy from Australia as my Athlete in Profile for the 2023 Ultraman Arizona race.  This is the second episode released this week, as I also do a Race Preview with UMAZ race director, Jen McVeay and the voice of 515 everywhere, Steve King.  Listen to that episode here.As you will hear in this episode, when Shane starts something new he jumps all in.  A personality trait that has led him to attempt to complete six 515 races in just 12 months.  UMAZ is race number five.   As a result of our conversation, I took on a role as one of his crew for the race, so watch the 515 Podcast (listed below) socials for updates on our adventure.  And if you are looking for race updates for UMAZ be sure to check out their socials at:Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/ultramanarizona/Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/UltramanArizonaResources mentioned in this episode:Indian Pacific Wheel RaceTerra AustralisUltraman Canada Ultraman FloridaUltraman AustraliaUltraman HawaiiIM CairnsCairns 70.32015 Women's World Cup SoccerShout outs and mentions in this episode:Don Bradman Nick Mallett (S2E12)Mike Hall Steve King (S1 Episodes 1-3)Sheryl Cobb (S3E11)Dave Cobb (S2E6)Miguel LopezRichard Thompson Matt TurveyWarrick SemitGail LauxArnaud Selekov (S2E3)Elías Sánchez QuiranteArmando ArmelliniAlison DuffyBrooke DuffyHeather DuffyAlen Stajcic___________________________________________________________Show Contributors:Host : Larry Ryan Contributing Raconteur : Steve KingAnnouncer : Mary Jo DionneProduction : 5Five EnterprisesMusic  :  Run by 331___________________________________________________________For show notes and past guests, please visit the Podcast Website: https://515theultrapodcast.buzzsprout.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/515TheUltraPodcastInsta : 515theultrapodcastEmail : 515Ultraman@gmail.com

Ultraman Arizona 2023 takes place from March 17 - 19.  I have returning to the podcast, race director, Jen McVeay, and the 515 announcer extraordinaire, Steve King to preview the athletes competing in this year's race. It is a smaller field with just 3 women and 19 men, but some great athletes will be vying to set the official race records in their respective age groups and overall, as last year's race (the inaugural) had to cancel the swim due to poor water conditions.Join us as we discuss the resumes of these Ultra athletes so you know who to follow through the race socials for updates.Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/ultramanarizona/Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/UltramanArizonaAlso, as part of a double episode release this week, I have S4E5 also dropping simultaneously.  Check out my Athlete in Profile for UMAZ with Shane Duffy.Resources mentioned in this episode:Ultraman FloridaUltraman ArizonaParis Brest ParisThe GoldrushBoston Montreal BostonIM CanadaIM WacoRotary ClubIM SwitzerlandRAAMIM ArizonaIM St. GeorgeSiberman 515IM CozumelIronman World Championships70.3 IM VictoriaMonument Valley 50k Ultra RunCertified Piedmontese Beef Slowtwitch MediaUltraman World ChampionshipsUMUK WalesEl PlanIM ChattanoogaIM Lake PlacidFlorida ExtremeBoston MarathonHURT 100TRT 100 mileIM SacramentoLavaManAlaska Man ExtremeGrant Schennen Law Shout outs and mentions in this episode:Jeremy Howard  (S2E8)James ScanlanAaron FelsheimCarlos PoggiKiel OrmerodSarah BirdKeri MandellChris DraperCynthia BartusSteve ThompsonMary Latza Randy Latza Karen BonnettPam ReedVedant NangareBilly RickardsPierce ShoweJesse ItzlerMason TeuberAndy MallyMaksim Knyazev (S1 E4)  Mohammad KotbThomas MelburnShane PeedDede Griesbauer (S3E13)Eric Wynn Juan “Chamba” Bautista Castilla ArroyoSteve Keller (S2E8) Davide ProserpioArmando ArmelliniRich ChudzikZack PowellJoe Alfieri Michael KowalskiGuillermo Tijerina  Adrian DelgadoAmir YunusAlana YunusRoman GratteriBaher AbdelgawadKelly Mulvaney Kyle Powers Nick Turley Juan Craveri Shane Duffy (S4E5)Larry Ryan (that's me)Mark Moody Michael McguireCaroline Bloom (S2E3)Simon ShureyAdam Grant  Tim CronkShow Contributors:Host : Larry Ryan Contributing Raconteur : Steve KingAnnouncer : Mary Jo DionneProduction : 5Five EnterprisesMusic  :  Run by 331For show notes and past guests, please visit the Podcast Website: https://515theultrapodcast.buzzsprout.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/515TheUltraPodcastInsta : 515theultrapodcastEmail : 515Ultraman@gmail.com

Today's Ohana guest, Manmadh Rebba, is a multiple finisher of 515 races and ultramarathons.  His ultra journey has taken him from a company 5k to completing the Moab 240.  In his day job he works as an architect and project management consultant, and he uses that as a metaphor for his new endurance coaching platform - Re-Design Me.  He wants to help athletes, especially Indian athletes, to find the path to live Aloha, Ohana, and Kokua while living a sustainable lifestyle. We speak about a number of topics including his volunteer work with Big Brothers and tutoring homeless youths for which he received a Presidential Volunteer Service Award in 2016 from president Barack Obama.Contact Info for Manmadh:Website: www.manmadh.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/manmadhrebbaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/UltraManJourney/Resources mentioned in this episode:Manmadh's Facebook Post about Immigration Story (Nov 21, 2022)School on WheelsBig BrothersUltraman Florida Ultraman World ChampionshipsMoab 240Keys 100 Canyons 100kBarkley Fall ClassicBarkley MarathonsUltra 520k Canadahttps://www.manmadh.com/Re-Design MeShout outs and mentions in this episode:Staci StuderArdis BowCaroline Bloom (S2E3) Marcos MoyaSidharth RoutraySheryl Cobb (S2E8)Antonina ReznikovRandy Latza Kurt Madden Shane Duffy (S4E4)Peter O'ConnorGary "Lazarus Lake" Cantrell Abhay Kelkar (S1E3)Steve Brown (S2E13)Vedant NangareMilind Soman___________________________________________________________Show Contributors:Host : Larry Ryan Contributing Raconteur : Steve KingAnnouncer : Mary Jo DionneProduction : 5Five EnterprisesMusic  :  Run by 331___________________________________________________________For show notes and past guests, please visit the Podcast Website: https://515theultrapodcast.buzzsprout.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/515TheUltraPodcastInsta : 515theultrapodcastEmail : 515Ultraman@gmail.com

Race director of Ultraman Florida, Jen McVeay, and the voice of Ultraman, Steve King join me to preview the athletes attending the 2023 version of the race on February 9 - 11.  We discuss some of the athletes' race resumes and connections to the Ultra family.In the second part of the episode I have a conversation with one of the athletes - Amy Jo Jenkins from Arkansas.  This will be Amy's first 515 distance event and she shares some of the anxieties of a rookie 515 athlete who will be racing with a rookie crew.  Resources mentioned in this episode:Ultraman Florida JennyMacTravel.comUltraman World ChampionshipsUltraman ArizonaUltraman AustraliaIM TulsaIM CozumelIM ChattanoogaIM ArizonaMarathon Des Sables (Half)IM FloridaXterra MuleshoeXTerra Magnolia HillXTerra World Championship DoubleAlohaman Extreme TriathlonAlaskaman Extreme Triathlon Epic DecaClash Miami HalfFlorida Extreme TriathlonRocketman Florida HIMLittle Rock Marathon Bill Clinton Presidential Library and MuseumAnkylosing Spondylitis Rocky Mountain Spotted FeverTwo Rivers MultiSportFinding Ultra (book) Rich RollGreater Pittsburgh TriathlonSpaero TriathlonWattie InkUniversity of Arkansas Forks over Knives Shout outs and mentions in this episode:Sarah BirdLucia TapiaAmy Jo JenkinsEmma Lucy Centeno NoveloZack PowellEverett SmuldersFrancesco Magisano (S4E1)Rahul TuranTyler SodenJohn DomandlRaphael JamieBrian Hammond (S4E1)Greg Plumb Brendan MarinelliMario MinnaertChris ZiomekSergio SalazarWilliam BenchWilliam Torres-CameloRohit PawarKiel OrmerodReid LarsonCarlos PoggiJeremy Howard (S2E8)William OrmerodAndy MallyCorey CarruthRyan MaahsFernando LopezIvan PancicMarc GaliettaRyan TonerCaroline Bloom (S2E3)Jen HowardChad EskerRon HoehnTom Waniewski Shane Duffy (S4E4)Aaron FelsheimNainesh VankawalaJames ScanlanSteven PivnikCraig StocksDoug GuthrieElsa PaplomataRick Van TuylArmando ArmelliniDashrath JadhavCameron ClementsAdrian HoMike MorriseyBill ClintonJerry DanielJulie RileyRich RollJeff JenkinsEva Fiona JenkinsDede Griesbauer (S3E13)Steve King (S1E1) (S1E2) (S1E3)Show Contributors:Host : Larry Ryan Contributing Raconteur : Steve KingAnnouncer : Mary Jo DionneProduction : 5Five EnterprisesMusic  :  Run by 331For show notes and past guests, please visit the Podcast Website: https://515theultrapodcast.buzzsprout.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/515TheUltraPodcastInsta : 515theultrapodcastEmail : 515Ultraman@gmail.com

Francesco Magisano is my Ultraman Florida athlete in profile.  At ten months old Francesco was diagnosed with eye cancer and by age 16 things went completely dark with blindness for him.  He found his way to sport through Achilles International, a global adaptive sports and advocacy organization serving people with disabilities.  That has led to him working for Achilles as the director of the New York metro region where he also leads a Saturday run group in Central Park.  He will be the first blind athlete to attempt Ultraman Florida, but the third blind athlete to compete at a 515 distance race.   Raphael Jamie has previously completed UltraMX 515 and John Domandl was the first, in 2015 at Ultraman Australia.Brian Hammond, Francesco's coach, also joins the conversation to speak about his role as his guide for the race.   Brian is an alumni of UMFL from 2016 and an experienced crew member who has a long ultra resume to back up his advice.Resources mentioned in this episode:Ultraman Florida Achilles International IM Arizona2020 Tokyo Paralympic Cycling Trials Trufit SolutionsTelluride Adaptive Sports ProgramThe Count of Monte Cristo (Book)  by Alexandre DumasMighty Man Montauk Sprint TriathlonUSA Paratriathlon National ChampionshipsBoston Half MarathonNYC MarathonBoston MarathonMarine Core 10KDallas 50KLeadville 100SBT Grvl - Black CourseVermont 100 Shout outs and mentions in this episode:Jen McVeay (S2E8) (S2E10) (S2E11)Steve King (S1E1) (S1E2) (S1E3)Amy Jo Jenkins (S4E2) Sarah HammondAvery HammondSophia HammondThomas Chapman___________________________________________________________Show Contributors:Host : Larry Ryan Contributing Raconteur : Steve KingAnnouncer : Mary Jo DionneProduction : 5Five EnterprisesMusic  :  Run by 331___________________________________________________________For show notes and past guests, please visit the Podcast Website: https://515theultrapodcast.buzzsprout.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/515TheUltraPodcastInsta : 515theultrapodcastEmail : 515Ultraman@gmail.com

For show notes and past guests, please visit the Podcast Website: https://515theultrapodcast.buzzsprout.comYou can download the podcast for free wherever you get your podcasts.If you enjoy the content of this podcast, please consider leaving a 5 star rating as that helps the pod bots to increase the visibility of my show to the people who will enjoy it.Show Contributors:Host : Larry Ryan  (Former Ultraman Canada Race Director and "professional" crew chief).Contributing Raconteur : Steve KingAnnouncer : Mary Jo DionneProduction : 5Five EnterprisesMusic  :  Run by 331If you have any feedback that you would like to share with me, please reach out at:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/515TheUltraPodcastInsta : 515theultrapodcastEmail : 515Ultraman@gmail.comWho would you like to hear on the show?

For the final episode of this season 515 is offering you a special double episode.   This is Part B. Link to Part AMy two Ohana guests today share a number of ideas that have propelled them to the top of the podium in world events in 2022.  They are both in their 50's; they both believe in doing more than just swimming, biking and running to stay in shape; and they believe the records they are setting are only there to push other women to break them.Part A My first guest, Dede Griesbauer, is currently the oldest pro triathlete on the planet at the age of 52.  She smashed the 50 - 59 age group record at the Ultraman World Championship in 2022 where she topped the women's podium against, what Steve King states is, one of the toughest women's fields to face off on the big island.  Dede proudly coaches in the Julie Dibbens crew and is also a broadcaster for Ironman Live when not training or racing herself.  Part BThe second guest is Yvonne Timewell, amateur triathlete from Penticton, BC, who won the 2022 Ironman World Championship in the 55-59 age group.  Yvonne used the toughness she learned on day 3 of the Ultraman Canada race in 2014 to propel her to multiple podium finishes in Kona over the years. Both guests share great stories and tips that will surely entertain and help any athlete. Resources mentioned in this episode:IM UKIronman World ChampionshipsUltraman World ChampionshipsUltraman Florida Wharton School of Business Vineman TriathlonIM Florida IM European Championship Frankfurt IM Coeur D'Alene Ironman LiveUltraman ArizonaUB 515 BrazilUltraCzech 515 Penticton Triathlon ClubZwift Team 2:18 Run KINeSYS Sunscreen Specialized CanadaLever Running System Normatec BootsIronman Canada Ultraman Canada Ultra 355 Canada Stelvio PassOregon Gravel Grinder Shout-outs and mentions in this episode:Jordan Bryden (S1E7)Karen Smyers  Paula Newby-Fraser Katja Schumacher  Kate Ligler Dave Griesbauer Julie Dibbens Laura SiddallSophie Evans Tara NortonLeanda Cave (S1E8)Antonina ReznikovRob GrayMatt Bottrill Barry Berg (S1E9) Kimmie RouseCameron Brown Siri LindleyMatt LietoMike LovatoGreg WelchJane Bockus (S1E4)Gustav Iden Kristian BlummenfeltSam Laidlow Chelsea Sodaro Lucy Charles-BarclayManmadh Rebba (upcoming S4E2)Gunter Pilz (upcoming)Alexandre Luna (upcoming)Tim DonSarah True Phil Nicholls Sebastian KinleyLucy Ryan (S2E5) Tony Horton Steve Brown (S2E13) (S3E1)Amy Robitaille (S3E6)Steve King (S1E1) (S1E2) (S1E3)Show Contributors:Host : Larry Ryan Contributing Raconteur : Steve KingAnnouncer : Mary Jo DionneProduction : 5Five EnterprisesMusic  :  Run by 331For show notes and past guests, please visit the Podcast Website: https://515theultrapodcast.buzzsprout.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/515TheUltraPodcastInsta : 515theultrapodcastEmail : 515Ultraman@gmail.com