Everyday Ironman Podcast

As we continue to follow Brooke on her triathlon journey, we get an update on how she's feeling leading into the OKC Half Marathon.
 
 To follow her on April 28th, click the link below:

https://rtrt.me/ulink/OKCA/OKC-MARATHON-2024/tracker/RKDJ4PS2/focus

In this episode, Layne Argyle shares his experience at Ironman 70.3 Oceanside.

As Layne and I are in the same Age Group, we had fun comparing notes on how our races went.

In this episode, Ashley Raines turns the tables by during the interviewing!

We talk through traveling to California, what course recon were we able to do, what adjustments needed to be made to the race plan and what shoes I ultimately decided to wear.

Thank you to Brain and Monica Valparaiso for being such gracious hosts, Kristen Lawrence from Pure Ride Cycles in Lake Forest for all the tech support and for Lisa Stelly for the encouragement!

The was a race experience I will remember for a very long time!

Former guest, Richard Crippen, returns to provide an update since being a guest on episode 100 and to talk about his training and strategy for Ironman Oceanside 70.3

We wish him and everyone else racing luck on race day!

In this episode, we hear from Ironman in training, Zach Cimring.

Zach shares his background and that he is currently training for Ironman Lake Placid.

In episode, we hear from McKenna Welshans.

McKenna is a 3X full-distance Ironman finisher and (spoiler alert) recently qualified for this year’s Ironman World Championship in Nice, France!

We read the very detailed email that outlined her background and introduction in the sport of triathlon, some of the amazing adventures that she’s had, and we broke down her 2023 IMMD race.

McKenna is a sports dietitian and exercise physiologist who is available to help you get the most out of yourself.

To reach out to McKenna and learn how she can help you achieve your goals, click the link below.

https://www.nourishedwell-llc.com/

In this episode, we hear from Margie Kinsinger.

Margie shares how she got into the sport, how her 1st prospective coach motivated her, she talks about her Ironman Arizona experience and gives some insight into her upcoming plans.

In this episode Brian Valparaiso returns to the podcast to give an update on what he's been up to since we last heard from him and to talk about Oceanside 70.3

In the episode, I recap how my training has gone so far this year and share an excerpt from a conversation I had on another podcast about an athlete that is way too competitive.

In this episode, we meet Kevin Rose.

Kevin is currently training for Ironman Texas 2024 and shares some of the races he's completed on his journey to become an Ironman.

We will be tracking Kevin is just a few weeks as he looks to completing something that has been in his sights for a very long time.

In this episode, we hear from Tony Carveth.

Tony is a regular contributor in The Everyday Ironman Podcast Facebook Group and is training for Ironman Australia.

We look forward to hearing his race experience in a few months!  

In this episode, we are all about the run.

Brad Miles, co-founder of Lever Movement, shares how reducing your body weight can be beneficial even when not returning from injury.

Special Running Correspondent, Ashley Raines returns to podcast to provide the perspective from someone with a high running volume.

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In this episode, we hear from Brandon Barker.

Brandon shares his experience at Ironman Texas last year.

We hear how he got his start, and some logistical tips he learned.

We compare notes as both TriDot users and IMTX finishers.

In this episode, Raymond Ramirez returns to talk about his experience at Clash Dayton 2023.

Additionally, we discuss a commitment that we both made during his 1st visit to the podcast.


  

It's been a few weeks since we first introduced Brooke.

In this episode, we hear what she's been up to since we last spoke and she shares some decisions she made.

Continue to follow as we document all the things Brooke learns as she prepares herself to cross her first triathlon finish line.

In this episode, we hear from Janelle Garman.

Janelle shares how she got started in triathlon and her experience at IMMD last fall.

She tells a very funny story of her very 1st triathlon and shares a new to me bike nutrition hack.

In this episode, we hear from Joel Anderson. 

When Joel crossed the finish line of IMFL he completed a goal he set 20 years before. 

Joel shares how he got his start, his race day experience and provided a valuable tip on how to deal with a flat on the bike. 

In this episode, we hear from September Foy.

Just a few days after completing Ironman 70.3 Indian Wells, September was kind enough to share her experience.

Of course we also learn how she got started, what bike she rides and what she has planned for 2024.

In this episode, Robert Klein returns to the podcast for his 3rd appearance.

in 2017 Rob committed to running the New York City Marathon while in the hospital recovering  from cancer.

This year he was able to honor that commitment and talked us through his experience.

Cat Heimburger returns to the podcast to share her experience at Ironman Arizona.

Over the next 18 months we are going to follow Brooke Fuller as she learns all the things on her journey to finishing an Ironman 70.3 triathlon.
 
 In this episode, we meet Brooke and she shares what experience that she has and doesn't have as she begins her triathlon journey.
 
 We have regular check-ins scheduled and the video of those conversations will be available in The Everyday Ironman YouTube channel as well.
 
 Click the link below to see the video of this conversation.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixWWMs7FH-I

In this episode, we hear from Richard Gash.

Rich recently completed Ironman Portugal and he shared some of his successes and failures along his journey

Former guest Hamilton Davis returns to provide an update.

Hamilton recently completed Ironman 70.3 Waco, took his wife on vacation and shares what his next race could likely be.

In this episode, we hear from Dana Mason.

Dana shares how he got into triathlon, how his Ironman Texas experience ended shorter than planed and how he regrouped and completed Ironman Florida 2023.

In this episode, we hear from Rory Bass.

Rory has many swimming, biking and running events under his belt and most recently finished Ironman California.

We talked about how he got his start, how he is helping another get started and how he pivoted when Ironman Canada was cancelled 1 week before race day.

In this episode, we speak to Aubrie Yarbrough. 

On her 2nd trip to Kona, Aubrie took 3rd in her Age Group. 

Aubrie shares how she got into triathlon and a glimpse into her goals in the sport. 

We wish Aubrie well as she recovers from a busy season and prepares for the next. 

In this episode we hear from Stephen Johnston.
 
 Stephen shares how he completed Ironman 70.3 Victoria, this past summer, to show his son that "you can do hard things."
 
 Stephen is also the founder of the non-profit: A Race Against Blindness.
 
 Stephen created the non-profit to help fund clinical research for the rare genetic disorder that his son has.
 
 Stephen shares a few ways that we can help raise money, in support, including purchasing  raffle tickets for the Sprinter Campervan they used while on vacation. 
 
 You can purchase raffle tickets for the December 31, 2023 drawing or donate directly by visiting:

https://araceagainstblindness.org/

In this special mid-week episode, Colin Wilson returns to reveal his vision for The Everyday Ironman Facebook Group.

Colin shares how it will be structured and his plans to differentiate it from all the others.

To join, search for The Everyday Ironman Podcast inside Facebook Groups or email Colin directly @  colinw1782@aol.com

Looking forward to seeing your progress as you work toward your next goal!

In the episode we hear from Darryl Dalton. 

Darryl shares how he got started in triathlon and walks us through his experience at Ironman Barcelona 2023. 

Robert Klein returns to the podcast to talk about his experience at the inaugural edition of Ironman 70.3 New York at Jones Beach.

Rob shares what he's be upto since we first met, talks us through his race day experience and lets us know what's next for him.

in this episode, I give an honest update about what I have or rather have not been doing since PRing Oregon 70.3.

I share how things have been going the last few weeks, what I've been up to and come clean about plans made and not realied.

In this episode, Jim Ristow returns for his 3rd appearance on the podcast. 

A lot has happened since we last heard from Jim and he filled us in how things have been. 

In this episode, Jason Jones returns to the podcast to share his experience completing at the 2023 Ironman World Championship in Nice, France.

Jason talks us through the days leading into the race, including his travel logistics, the pre-race activities he participated, the race day itself and his travel home. 

In this episode we hear from Colin Lord. 

Colin shared his experience racing in Lahti Finland just a few weeks ago during the 2023 Ironman 70.3 World Championships. 

We learned how he and his wife traveled from Nashville, how he spent his time the days before his race and that he set a 70.3 PR in less than ideal conditions. 

in this episode, we hear from Melissa Giust.

Melissa shares that while training for her first full distance Ironman she suffered a broken foot.

Meissa was able to stay mentally strong as she was released to resume training only 100 days before Ironman Mont-Tremblant.

Melissa breaks down all 3 disciplines of her race and reveals that not only was she able to finish with a reduced training schedule, she missed a Kona slot by just a few places! 

This episode we hear from Colin Wilson. 

Colin is returning to triathlon after taking a 6 year break. 

We hear not only how he got started the 1st time but what is drawing him back. 

Whither your training, racing or starting your “off season” I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did. 

In this episode, we take the opportunity to start over.

After several years of running and cycling, Vicki Jaques is just getting started in her triathlon journey.

Vicki was kind enough to share what she has done so far as she is beginning the process and we talked through a few things that she still needs to become familiar with.

Whether you are a seasoned athlete or just getting started like Vicki, we hope you can relate to the conversation and learn a thing or two.

In this episode, we hear from Ashley Raines.

In just over 6 years, Ashley has transitioned from the elliptical to becoming and Ironman and Ultrarunner.

Ashley shares how she started her journey, provides some advice for anyone that wants to do their 1st triathlon and that she has proven to herself that she can do hard things.

At the time of the recording, Ashley is training for Ironman 70.3 Memphis and has challenged herself to run 5 miles per day!

In this episode, we hear from Lara Franklin. 

Lara recently took 2nd in her Age Group and finished 3rd overall female at Ironman UK!

Lara shares some of her background, how she prepared for the hills of Bolton and how you can help support her. 

Her 2nd place finish earned her spot at the Ironman World Championships in Kona this October. 

To donate to her gofundme and feel that much closer of a connection to her while following the Ironman tracker October 14th, click the link below. 

https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-get-me-to-the-ironman-world-champs-2023?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer

In this episode, we hear from TriDot Ambassador Raymond Ramirez.

Raymond shares his triathlon journey, how he is adapting to moving to a new area and how he balances training and family.

He tries to sell me on the idea of racing Clash Dayton and it does sound very tempting!

In this episode we hear from Stefan Møller. Stefan recently completed Ironman 70.3 Elsinore for the 2nd time.

Stefan shares how he got started in triathlon as well as what he’s learned over the last 2 years.

Since Stefan raced at the same venue 2 years in a row, we took the opportunity to compare his experience.

Stefan also shared what he has planned for the rest of the year.

In this episode, Jenna turns the tables as she interviews Mike to find out how his experience was in Salem.

We hear how the travel to the venue went,  including some insight when using an Apple AirTag to track your bike.

They break the race down, discipline by discipline; find out if Mike hit his race goal and if he would race the course again given the opportunity.

In the episode, Jenna provides a recap of her experience at Ironman 70.3 Happy Valley.

Being a graduate of Penn State, Jenna was very excited about racing on her college
 campus and she was not disappointed.

Professional Triathlete, competitive cyclist and co-host of The Mom's of Triathlon Podcast , Amy Henderson, gives a race preview of Ironman 70.3 Oregon.
 
We had the opportunity to get to know Amy and her co-host Aly Wilson on Episode 98 - Mom's of Triathlon with Amy & Aly

Amy, who is racing Ironman Oregon 70.3 in the pro field, was kind enough to provide some course insight based on her experience from last year.

Watch our Social Media accounts for details of where you can meet Amy in person and wish her well on race weekend. 

In this episode we hear from Laurent Vincent.

Laurent shares how he got into triathlon and his race experience this year at Ironman 70.3 Morrow Bay.

Laurent has plans to run the 6 World Major Marathons.

Just days after the recording, Laurent shared that he was running a local charity race to benefit Stanford Children's Hospital.

You can donate to Stanford and help them continue to provide assistance to families through the link below:

https://my.supportlpch.org/give/458829/#!/donation/checkout 

In this episode, Jenna provides a pre-race check-in.

Jenna, her husband Tyler and father-in-law Greg will all be racing Ironman 70.3 Pennsylvania Happy Valley in its inaugural year. 

Be sure to follow us on The Instagram @everydayironmanpodcast, @amomdaringtotri, @mike.bosch1971

In this episode we hear from Andrea Smith.

Andrea shares how she got started in triathlon and were she is in her journey.

We talk about the benefits of local Sprint and Olympic distance races, she stresses the importance of getting a proper bike fit and being a Physical Therapist by profession she gives hypothetically advice, for any 50ish males who finish in the middle of their field, on the best way to avoid injury.
     

In this episode I answer the one question that you all have right now: How is Mike feeling with 5 weeks to go before Ironman 70.3 Oregon?

In the episode, we hear from Jason Jones.

Jason explains that while completing an Ironman has been in his sights for quite a long time it was only recently that he was able to put his plans into motion.

After completing Ironman Texas, Jason sent me a pretty detailed email outline his journey and race experience.  I was so impressed but the email itself that I convinced Jason to let me read it on the podcast stopping to discuss points of interest along the way.

FYI, this is no bedtime story and I hope it captures your interest the same as it did mine!

in this episode, we hear from Ben Manalastas.

Ben is documenting his triathlon journey and recently completed Ironman 70.3 St. George. 

We learned how he got introduced to the sport, how it encouraged him to make better decision that we improve his health and of course, we broke down his race day experience.

In this our 100th episode, we hear from Richard Crippen.

Not new to the sport Richard shares his experience from his favorite race in 2022. Richard had the opportunity to race Ironman 70.3 Hawaii.

Richard explained the advantage of not staying at the host hotel at this particular event and as usual, we broke down his race experience starting with how he got to Hawaii.

In this episode we hear from Endurance Athlete, Sabrina Somarribas.

Sabrina recently finished Ironman Texas as her 5th full distance race.

As I was tracking Sabrina on race day, she was kind enough to talk me through her experience and breakdown her nutrition plan.

Sabrina is also holds several coaching certificates and loves working with athletes new to the sport. If you are looking for a coach and would like to speak to Sabrina, you can reach out to her by emailing info@infinityfitnesstri.com

In this episode we hear from Amy Henderson and Aly Wilson, the hosts of The Moms of Triathlon Podcast. 

On their podcast, Amy and Aly share how they navigate parenthood, training and racing. They were kind enough to take time out of their busy schedule to hangout and talk triathlon with me. 

I learned how they met and some of the ways they balance their time. I had the opportunity to tell them which of their episodes I enjoyed the most and Amy explained how she qualified for her pro card. 

If you are figuring out how to train while raising a young family and are looking for some advice and to be entertained, through their experiences, be sure to check out the Moms of Triathlon Podcast. 

In this episode, we hear from Hamilton Davis. 

Hamilton shares how he signed up for his 1st 70.3 before buying a bike or having a plan for swim training. 

He explains the deal he made with his wife and we have a good time breaking down his race experience at Ironman 70.3 Texas just a few weeks ago. 

In this episode, we hear from Nate Shaw.

In his very first triathlon, Nate completed Ironman 70.3 Oceanside.

Nate talks us through how he discovered the sport, what is experience was at the time, what he had to learn and how he prepared for race day.

We got the opportunity to break down his experience discipline by  discipline and had a fun time doing it.

In this episode, we hear from Kelsey Ramberg. Kelsey is a wife, mother, coach and multi time Iron distance finisher. 

Kelsey shares how she approaches her training schedule while balancing all her commitments. 

She gives me advice from her experience at Ironman 70.3 Oregon and I give her insight in the Ironman Texas course. 

She recalls an on course memory that she’s proud of and we talk shows and hydration. 

If you would like to purchase Kelsey’s training plan for Ironman 70.3 Oregon or speak to her about coaching service you can reach her at kelseyramberg@gmail.com

In this episode, we hear from one of our youngest guest to day. 19 year old and High School Senior, Tyler Lyons completed Ironman 70.3 Texas just a few weeks ago. 

Tyler provides his level-set introduction and an a breakdown of the Decathlon. 

As I was on-site race day both volunteering and cheering, we talked through his race experience discipline by discipline. 

We look forward to seeing all that Tyler accomplishes in the years to come. 

In the episode we hear from Chris Hill. 

This summer, Chris plans to complete all 7  Ironman branded events in the UK to raise money for a great cause. 

Rock 2 Recovery is a non-profit that supports first responders that are affected by stress. 

Chris also shares how he got started in triathlon, while mental health awareness is so important to him and gives some great advice. 

To support Chris and Rock 2 Recovery be sure to follow him on Instagram @iamchris_hill or by clicking the following link.

https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/chris-r2r?utm_term=WjZWbJZNG

In this episode we hear from Peter Mann.

Peter lives in New Zealand and shares how he got into triathlon and his experience racing in both organized and self-supported races over the last several years.

We learn about the county of New Zealand, do some quick math and Peter invites me to consider Ironman New Zealand on my quest to be an International Ironman. 

In this episode, we hear from Brandon Sczcesniak.

Several years ago, Brandon completed Ironman Couer d'Alene with a good friend. He shares how he got started in triathlon and his race experience.

Brandon gives some unsolicited advice for tight muscles and announces his plan to honor the memory of his friend.

in this week's episode Jenna and I let you know how our 2023 has been and come clean that we've has some setbacks.

We also discuss where we are currently and ask for help if you want to help.

In this episode, we hear from Scott Flathouse of Scott Flathouse Photos. 

Scott shares how his triathlon journey started and how he transitioned into taking amazing race photos. 

Scott explains how he prepares for a long day on course and how he manages to capture those iconic bike photos. 

Scott also shares the story of one of his most memorable photos. 

To see if Scott captured an action photo of you or to schedule a pre-race photo session visit: www.scottflathousephoto.com

In this episode we hear from The Canadian Crusher, Leanne Johnson.

Leanne shares how she got into endurance sports including but certainly not limited to triathlon. 

Leanne and her husband Scott, who was a guest on episode 81, are into triathlon, fat tire bikes, and long distance paddle boarding.

After taking time away from triathlon, Leanne returned in grand fashion by winning her Age Group at Ironman 70.3 North Carolina and will be competing at the Ironman 70.3 World Championships in Lathi, Finland later this year.

In this episode we hear from Amy Purvis.

Amy shares how she got started in triathlon and how she managed to stay racing during the pandemic. 

Amy discusses an early childhood event that left a lasting impression and she confirms that at least someone at Ironman reads all the information on our race applications. 

She coaches me on my fear of bombing down hills and points out a fundamental flaw in my plan to go sub-5 hours in a 70.3

In this episode we hear from voice of the people, captain of the middle of the pack and host of The TriDot Triathlon Podcast, Andrew Harley. 

Andrew shares how he got into triathlon, how he became a podcast host, one of his favorite race memories, a tip he learned from one of the incredible TriDot coaches and a few things he has planned this year. 

As a follower of TriDot training, I would encourage anyone to listen to Andrew every week as he and his guests breakdown a triathlon topic and provide helpful information. 

A new episode of The TriDot Triathlon Podcast is available Monday. 

in this episode we hear from 4x Ironman Finisher and founder of Tribal Chicks Racing, Michelle Diederich.

Michelle shares how she got starting in triathlon and the origin story of Tribal Chicks Racing.

We hear about all the innovative ways they kept their members connected over the last few years and some of the plans for 2023.

In this episode we hear from Marathon Swimmer and Triathlon Mental Performance Coach Neil Edge.

Neil explains his background and how he has transitioned into marathon swimming. 

We talk about some of the mental blocks that most triathletes have, and Neil share some great advice including a simple technique that can be used to re-direct your mind when you find yourself in the “hurt locker.”

When I ask him how I can get myself on track coming out of the winter months, Neil suggest that I identify a small reward that I would get after completing a daily workout.

Neil explains the difference between motivation and discipline. We talked about the importance of meditation and daily affirmations.

Neil offers several options to choose from to meet the needs of the individual athlete. To reach out to Neil and learn more about how he can help you overcome the obstacle on your course, you can send a message through Instagram @triathlon_mental_performance or email him at neil@neiledge.com

You can also join the Face Book Group: Triathlon Mindset.

In this episode, we hear from John McGartland.

John lives in the UK and opens up about he got started in triathlon, shares his 1st experience in open water and gives some great advice. 

John is currently training for Ironman UK.

In this week's episode, we hear from David Pagan.

David shares how he got into triathlon, how he manages to train while deployed at sea, and teaches me the phrase "Commander's intent."

In this episode, we hear from Scott Johnson.

Scott shares how he became the 1st person to complete a full distance Ironman after receiving a double lung transplant.

At less than a year old, Scott was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis. At the age of 29, he found himself in the hospital requiring 100% oxygen.

Scott shares how he vowed if given the opportunity he would live his life without regret.

To watch the video where Scott was nominated as Ford's Everyday Hero click the following link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngvkj3IAb-I 

We hope you enjoy hearing Scott's  story as much as we did.

In the 1st episode of 2023, we hear from Ironman and fellow podcaster Brittany Anderson.

Brittany shares with Jenna and I how she got into the sport, what it's like to be a member of the Betty Design Squad and we talk about her podcast: The Mom Sweat Sanity Podcast.

For the last episode of 2022, Jenna and I reflect on things.

We share some of our favorite memories, what we are proudest of and what were are looking forward to in 2023.

Be sure to follow us on Instagram @everydayironmanpodcast leave a comment with your 2023 race schedule so that we can follow and cheer for you! 

In this episode, we hear from Jeff Yates.

Jeff shares how he got into triathlon and how his experience was this year at Ironman 70.3 Wisconsin. That was the day of the good weather.

We talk about his goals and plans for 2023 and about his new tri-bike.

In this episode we hear from Leticia Segovia.

Letty lives in Mexico City and shares how she got into the sport of triathlon. We talk about how she fits training into her schedule and agree that Cozumel is on our short list of destination races.

In this episode, we hear Robert Klein share how he went from cancer diagnosis to Ironman.

While recovery from surgery, Rob told his wife that he wanted to run the New York City Marathon. He walks us through the 3 ways to be entered into the NYC Marathon, how he transformed himself into an Ironman and he changed his diet as part of living healthier.

 Spoiler alert, he still hasn't run the NYC Marathon.

In this episode Jenna and I speak to my "swim coach" Matthew Frangopoulos. At the age of 19, Matthew became an Ironman when he finished Ironman Wisconsin in September,

Matthew talks us through how he dealt with this year's harsh conditions and lets us know what his plans are for the future.

In this episode, we hear Matt Bell share is experience at Ironman 70.3 Waco a few weeks ago.

Matt and others brave the cold and wet to tackle the Central Texas course. One that i personally raced the year before. I was even on site at the beginning of the day.

Matt breaks the race down for us discipline by discipline and reveals what he race plans include for 2023.

In this episode, Jenna Russell host her first episode as she interviews Carolyn Carter.

They  talk triathlon, Instagram, some benefits on having your "pro card" and Carolyn convinces Jenna she needs to name her bike.

Fans of the podcast should be familiar with Jim Ristow. He was the 2nd guest ever way back on Episode 3 and I reference him all the time. At that time he was a 10X Ironman Finisher and had plans to finish 2 more to become eligible for Ironman's Legacy Program.  His long-time dream was to "race" on the famous course in Kona, HI.

Just 4 days after completing IMFL for his 12th full distance race, Jim agreed to share what the experience has been since we last spoke. He's changed jobs, moved to a new state and had to regroup after his original plan didn't work out the way he thought it would.

Jim, in my opinion, exemplifies what it takes to be called and Ironman. He is resilient, determined, preservant and strong both physically and mentally. 

We congratulate Jim on his achievement, will be thinking about him as he prepares to take on a new challenge and routing/following him on race day.

In this episode we speak to Eugene Day as he shares his experience at Ironman California 2022. Gene shares that completing Ironman California is something that was 3 years in the making. He talks me through the cancellations that extend all the way back to Ironman Santa Rosa.
Additionally, his wife Melissa Vaught, joined the conversation and provided a unique perspective that we don’t always get. She talked me through her day onsite as spectator and sherpa. 
Gene and Melissa break done the entire experience for us. We talk about travel, strategy, nutrition, the race discipline by discipline and what is next for them.

In this episode we hear from Ashley Hankamp. Ashley is a wife, mother of four, an elementary school Art Teacher and has recently turned endurance athlete.

Ashley shares that while she is new to triathlon, she grew up playing sports. Over the last few years, she has been very active, making up for all the lost time. 

We talked about some of the races she has completed, she educates me on what it means to be a member of the Betty Squad and tries to convince me that I need a gravel bike.

We talk about what would be the perfect race for her to attempt to qualify for the 70.3 World Championships and I try to convince her to race with us in Oregon next year. Spoiler alert, she’s thinking about it.

I hope you enjoy listening to our conversation as much as I had participating in it.

We love when former guests return to give an update. In this episode Andy Manning, episode 34, returns to tell us about his recent experience at Ironman 70.3 Washington.

Before giving his race recap, Jenna and I ask Andy to catch us up on all the events he was involved in leading up to his race.

 

It's been a crazy couple of weeks so i decided to release a short, mid-week episode.

I give an update on how my personal training is going, how I've been spending all my "free time" and what to expect over the next several weeks with the podcast.

If you have any questions, commitments or would like to share you story; send me an email or message through Instagram @everydayironmanpodcast

In this episode, we welcome a former guest as co-host. Jenna Russell and I speak to her father-in-law, Greg Russell, about his experience at Ironman 70.3 Ohio earlier this year.

Greg shares how he got introduced to the sport of triathlon and provides a breakdown of how he prepared for and navigated race day. We get a reminder of how important it is to learn from previous races and that Greg has a very fancy bike.

Greg and Jenna have recruited another athlete into the sport and the 3 of them have plans to race Ironman 70.3 Chattanooga in 2023. 

Jenna did a great job as guest co-host and I'm excited about the possibility of her bringing a new perspective to the show in the future.

Doug Broughton was a guest on episode 52 returns to talk about his experience at Ironman Wisconsin 2022.

While Wisconsin is normally known for having favorable weather on race day this year that was not the case. It was cold and wet all day. Doug shares how he used his experience at Ironman Tulsa to conquer Wisconsin this year.
 
We talk through all the disciplines and Doug shares how he broke the news to his wife that he signed up for a 2nd race in the same year.

Our congratulations go out to Doug and all the other athletes that were able to preserve in adverse conditions on race day.

Just 27 hours after completing Ironman 70.3 Augusta, I had the opportunity to speak to AJ Fish.

AJ explains how he found himself signing up for a 70.3 without any previous triathlon experience.

Since the race was so fresh in his mind, we break down the race step by step. 

In this week's episode we hear from Nakia Eckert. Nakia shares her background and how she got into the world of triathlon.

The episode was recorded just after her finish at Ironman 70.3 Atlantic City and she explains how her experience didn't go exactly as planned and how she overcame her obsticle.

In this episode, I sat down with Cat Heimburger better know as @howcatrolls on Instagram. 

We discuss how she got started in endurance racing, how she learned to swim as an adult, how her almost 1000 consecutive day run streak and how she’s feeling just a few weeks out from Ironman 70.3 Memphis. 

Be sure to track her on race day October 1st through the Ironman Tracker. 

In this episode we make a new triathlon friend. Pamela Benjamin was brave enough to share her story. We hear how she got introduced to triathlon, how some of her races have gone, we talk about the Texas heat and she announces she plans to race Ironman Texas in 2023.

You can follow Pamela on Instagram @pamela_does_beast_fitness

In this episode we hear from Ironman in training and co-author of The Money Funnel System, Jaime Farias. 
During our conversation Jaime reveals how he got started in triathlon and what time inspired him to write a book. 
Jaime believes that my following The Money Funnel System, just about anyone can properly manage the money they currently make. 
To get more information or to speak to Jaime email him at themoneyfunnelsystem@gmail.com

In this episode I reveal my plan to heal my ankle, how I will spend the next 4 weeks and assign you homework.
 

In episode, I go solo. I give an update on the past 2 weeks and talk about upcoming plans.

In this episode we hear from Lisa Stelly. I was introduced to Lisa by Brian Valparaiso who was a guest in episode 50. 

We learn that Lisa is engaged to be married, has 2 adult children, and works at her local bike shop. Lisa describes herself as an athlete but not necessarily athletic. 

She shares how she got introduced to endurance racing and confesses that she considered herself a race junkie for a period of time. She believes that prior to the pandemic, she has competed in 200-300 long races. She recognizes that racing gave her the confidence to dig deeper and push herself forward. 

We talk about benefits of racing with others and the importance of finding your tribe. Lisa shares her experience in Coeur d’Alene at both the full and 70.3 distance races. 

We talk about how Lisa modifies her training schedule to fit her life and not her life around her training. We share our thoughts on the relay option of triathlon and on the self-seeding swim start format.

Lisa shares how triathlon helped her make changes in her life and provide her the strength that she didn’t know she needed.

During our required bike talk, I acknowledge that I have painted myself into a corner with a bike build that I should never have started.

Lisa ends the conversation giving sage advice.

The weekend of October 15th and 16th of 2022, the city of Waco, TX will host it’s second annual Ironman Festival. Saturday October 15th the city will host the full-distance Ironman race and on Sunday October 16th they will host the Ironman 70.3 race.

To bring awareness to the sport, The Great Waco Sports Commission, with the help of several generous sponsors, provided 6 deserving athletes with scholarship to pursue their Ironman dreams. Those scholarships included, but was not limited to, race entry fees, access to coaching and training facilities.

In this episode we hear from two of the deserving athletes. Jessie Patterson and Makayla were kind enough to take a break from their training to share how things are going and some insight into how we all can make a difference.

Because she is very passionate about the environmental impact of everyday actions, Makayla gives us a lesson in sustainability. She explains some of the efforts that they are making to reduce unnecessary waste from ending up in landfills. She breaks it down for us in 3 simple steps: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.

We talk about training, how they are feeling, bikes and they take a few minutes to thank those that have provided support.

To listen to all the initial interviews of Team Waco, click on the link below.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/greater-waco-sports-commission/id1627113662

To purchase Team Waco gear or donate to The Greater Waco Sports Commission click the follow link.

https://wacosports.org/

In this episode, I speak to Tiffany and Caitlin Saunders. Together they are known as Team Saunders.

They were so much fun hanging out with. I learned how they first met, talked about potential, training, their favorite races, qualifying for worlds, posting quality social media content, and of course bikes.

If you aren't already, be sure to follow them on Instagram @teamsaunderstri

And checkout their amazing content on their YouTube channel: Team Saunders Tri

In this episode, we hear from the author of the new book From Coach Potato to Endurance Athlete, Hilary Topper. Hilary shares her inspiration for writing the book and we talk about some of the stories that she wrote about.

Hilary currently lives in New York and besides being a published author, she is a wife and mom as well as a business owner and endurance athlete. 

I ask Hilary about her experience when she learned to swim when she decided to start triathlon training. She shared a funny story about her coach teaching her to blow bubbles in the pool. Not only did she learn proper technique, Hilary loves to swim with open water swimming being her favorite.

In her book, Hilary references a run-walk strategy that she learned from Jeff Galloway. She explains that Jeff personally trained her for the New York City Marathon in 2017 and she has been coaching that technique ever since. I take the opportunity to ask Hilary to explain the technique to me.

Hilary talks about some of her recent “marathon” swims. We discuss the importance of navigation. And we talk about the pros and cons of “going” in the water.

We talk about her book, goals for 2022 and of course, we compare notes on bikes.

In this episode, we hear from Carey Cribbs. Carey is a wife, mother of 4 adult children, grandmother of 5, ER Physician and multiple time Ironman Finisher. 

While giving her background Carey shares that after competing as a gymnast in college, she took 30 years off for her career and to raise her family. When her youngest turned 16, she took up running. Before too long, she had “caught the triathlon bug” and was signed up for a full-distance race.

When I ask her about her when she knew she wanted to be a doctor, Carey explains that she originally got her degree in Physical Education and became a High School Coach before going back to school to get her medical degree.

We spend a few minutes talking about how Carey and her coach communicate her training schedule for the week. We discuss the advantages and disadvantages of outdoor bike riding.

At the time of the recording, Carey had recently won her Age Group at the European Championships in Hamburg Germany. She explains how she came to race in Hamburg, gave some insight into how difficult it was to travel around Europe after the race while dragging a bike case and shares that she had already secured her Kona slot in Cozumel earlier in the season so didn’t even have thoughts beyond a PR at this race.

Not only will Carey be racing in Kona this year, but she also reveals that she has already crossed the red carpet once before. We talk about her travel plans and she confirms the water is as clear as it looks in the YouTube videos.

Carey shares her plan to give back to the community and she crushes my dream of “waiting everyone in my Age Group out.”

Carey will be racing both the Ironman World Championships and Ironman Arizona later this year, be sure to track her on course using the Ironman Tracker.

In this episode we hear from Kim Nicholsen. Kim is a husband (in spirit), father, grandfather and Ironman Finisher. Kim lives in Denmark and finished Ironman Copenhagen in 2014. He grew up playing soccer and tennis. 

Before getting into triathlon talk, Kim provides some insight into how the current war in Ukraine is affecting his area. While they are not experiencing any direct military movement, they have received a few refugees. He says the biggest impact is in the price of petrol.

Because of the time difference between Texas and Denmark, we recorded this episode at 1:00am local time the night after several big triathlon events. Both the Ironman European Championships and the Sub-7/Sub-8 Project had just taken place in Germany, so we took a few minutes to discuss.

We question the fairness of how one performance can be considered for World Record qualification and another is not. World Record aside, we agree that everyone involved had an impressive performance.

Speaking of impressive, Kim has worked out every day since August 18, 2019. At the time of the recoding, he had a 1023-day streak of consecutive workouts. Kim shares that he does more than just swim, bike and run. To stay healthy, he has incorporated core workouts with yoga and focused stretching. 

Social Media has come under a lot of scrutiny, but we spend some time talking about the good things it provides. Kim shares his opinion of the impact of his Ironman Family. And because he was following me in Chattanooga, I acknowledge that I outsmarted myself by talking it too conservative on the bike. 

Kim shares how his race went when he completed Ironman Copenhagen. He came in just over the 11-hour mark. His daughter, who was also racing that day, won her Age Group and qualified for Kona.

I ask Kim about a statement in his Instagram profile, and we get into a deep conversation about death and limiting fears.

We talk about the importance of getting real medical advice versus self-diagnosing and I share how I missed out in being in another Triathlete's YouTube video while in Chattanooga.

Kim shares his weekly workout schedule, and we discuss the advantages of both road and TT bikes.

In this episode, we hear from 2X Ironman Finisher, Jon Welty. Jon is married, recently transitioned from being a collegiate cross-country and track and field coach to a corporate recruiter and is currently training for Ironman Florida. Jon lives in St. Louis, MO with his wife and since our recording have celebrated their 2nd wedding anniversary.

Jon provides some details about his athletic background starting in high school; he played football, basketball and ran track. He explains that he discovered that his natural ability was running and when it came time to decide where to continue his education, he choose Manmouth College for a few reasons.

Jon reveals that his inspiration for looking at the sport of triathlon stems from a childhood memory. We talk about how he followed the “traditional” path from Sprint distance to full Ironman and Jon points out another reason I should race a local Olympic distance race this summer.

When talking about his experiences at Ironman Boulder and Ironman Couer d’Alene, Jon admits that he learned lot from both races. He talks about the change in his nutrition plan. Taking in what he can by himself, Jon has decided to use services of a coach while training for his next race.

Jon provides a perfect analogy of how a coach can help you correct the things we can’t see. We talk about what made he choose Couer d’Alene as his 2nd race. He also talks us through what drew his to choose Ironman Florida as his next race. We talk about some of the things that Jon’s coach has him focused on during this time.

We talk about Jon’s thoughts on his potential if all things go well. We discuss what at the time of the recording was the upcoming Sub 7-hour project and I acknowledge a previous guest’s accomplishment that I didn’t fully appreciate at the time of the original recording.

Jon shares some fantastic final thoughts, and we agree that it’s ok to not be ok sometimes.