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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 Canada
• Ultra 515 World Wide Championships
• Ultra 520 K Canada
• Ultraman World Championships
• Christ Church Grammar School
• Ironman World Championships 
• IM Coeur d’alene 
• IM New Zealand
• IM Western Australia
• Kate’s finish at IM WA.
• Tri Travel  
• Busselton 70.3 
• IM Korea 
• IM Louisville
• IM Lanzorte
• Busso 100
• Karri Valley
• Phuket Triathlon
• Ultraman Australia
• Tarawera Ultra-Trail
• GK Endurance
• Taiwan 70.3
• Challenge Wanaka
• Challenge Korea
• Challenge Taiwan 

Shout outs and mentions in this episode:

• Lucy Ryan (S2E5)
• John Shields
• Jeff Shields 
• Joanna Lawn
• Rebecca Keat
• Shane Smith
• Guy Crawford
• Ross Welton (S5E7)
• Ruth Chang
• Dustin Gilbert
• Hiliary Biscay
• Steve King (S1E1) (S1E2) (S1E3)
• Juan Arroyo
• Simon Cochrane (S4E8)
• Steve Brown (S2E13)
• Dede Greisbauer (S3E13) 

Show Contributors:
Host : Larry Ryan
Contributing Raconteur : Steve King
Announcer : Mary Jo Dionne
Production : 5Five Enterprises
Music  :  Run by 331

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For show notes and past guests, please visit the Podcast Website: https://515theultrapodcast.buzzsprout.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/515TheUltraPodcast
Insta : 515theultrapodcast
Email : 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 Canada
• Ultra 515 World Wide Championships
• Ultraman Hawaii
• Ultraman World Championships
• UM Arizona 
• UM Florida 
• Ultraman Wales (UMUK)
• Ultra MX 515
• UM Canada 
• Ironman Canada 
• UltraCzech 515 
• Ultraman Israel 
• Sahara Triathlon
• Ultra 355 
• Siberman 
• Ultraman India
• Ultra Tri 515  RD (Dominican)
• Ultra 520 K Canada
• Ironman World Championships 
• Ultraman Australia

Shout 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 Collins
• Curtis Tyler
• Jane Bockus (S1E4)
• Steve Brown (S2E13)
• Jean King 
• Maria Brown
• Simon Smith
• Tony Horton
• Lucy Ryan (S2E5)
• Consuela Lively
• Darren Welsh
• Claire Peresson
• Cory Foulk
• Alexandre Ribeiro   
• Sergio Cordeiro
• Paulo Calil 
• Hayden Lyons
• Van Sanchez (S1E6) (S2E13) (S3E9)
• Rick Kent (S3E8)
• Don Isbell
• Virgina Isbell
• Rudy von Berg 
• Carlos Dolabella  
• Ivan Albino 
• Simon Cochrane (S4E8)
• Lionel Sanders
• Sheryl Cobb (S2E6)  (S3E11)
• Dave Cobb  (S2E6)   
• Kate Bevilaqua (S5E10)
• Amy Van Tassel
• Antonina Reznikov
• Dede Greisbauer (S3E13) 
• Richard Thompson
• Maxim Knyezev  (S1E4)  
• Vanuza Marciel 
• Brad Sawa
• Scott Molina 
• Scott Tinley 
• Dave Scott
• Mark Allen
• Martin Luther King Jr.
• Amy Robataille (S3E5)
• A.A. Girard 
• Leanda Cave (S1E8)
• Carl Read 
• Chris McDonald 

Show Contributors:

Host : Larry Ryan 
Contributing Raconteur : Steve King
Announcer : Mary Jo Dionne
Production : 5Five Enterprises
Music  :  Run by 331

For show notes and past guests, please visit the Podcast Website: https://515theultrapodcast.buzzsprout.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/515TheUltraPodcast
Insta : 515theultrapodcast
Email : 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 : @RustyWelton

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Ultra TriFest Canada
• Ultra 515 World Wide Championships
• Ultra 520 K Canada
• Ross Welton’s Youtube Channel
• Youtube – The lost Go Pro  camera lost at 3:00min
• Bradford to Barcelona 2022
• Two26 website
• Two26 photography Youtube
• Rapha Festive 500
• Tailfin
• Follia 2023 – 3500 km bike trip
• Stelvio
• Rapha Prestige Gravel Group Event
• Team Sky
• RAAM
• 70.3 Austria
• IM Texas
• IM Lanzarote

Shout outs and mentions in this episode:

• Katie Welton
• Steve Brown (S2E13)
• Kate Bevilaqua
• Steve King (S1E1)
• Julie Di
• Lucy Ryan (S2E5)
• Suzy Serpico
• Ginny Sellers
• Jack Schofield 
• Ruth Astle
• Sam Proctor
• Paul Lund
• Claire Steels

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Show Contributors:

Host : Larry Ryan
Contributing Raconteur : Steve King
Announcer : Mary Jo Dionne
Production : 5Five Enterprises
Music  :  Run by 331

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For show notes and past guests, please visit the Podcast Website: https://515theultrapodcast.buzzsprout.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/515TheUltraPodcast

Insta : 515theultrapodcast

Email : 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 Canada
• IM Santa Rosa
• IM Cozumel  
• IM Coeur d’Alene
• IM Lake Tahoe
• Bipolar Disorder Type 1
• Team Sheeper
• NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
• IM Foundation Athlete
• UCAN Sport supplements
• Epic 5
• Finding Ultra – Rich Roll 
• Epic 5 Ultra Run
• UltraHeidi.com/Ohana
• Special Olympics Hawaii
• 355 Cozumel
• Badger 355

Shout outs and mentions in this episode:

• Steve King
• Paul Buttery 
• Aiden Buttery
• Leanda Cave
• President Obama
• Tim Sheeper
• Jack Roo 
• Michele Santilhano
• Suzy Degazon 
• Lisa Ledesma
• Rebecca Morgan 
• Marc Galietta 
• Yao Kazato

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Show Contributors:

Host : Larry Ryan
Contributing Raconteur : Steve King
Announcer : Mary Jo Dionne
Production : 5Five Enterprises
Music  :  Run by 331
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For show notes and past guests, please visit the Podcast Website: https://515theultrapodcast.buzzsprout.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/515TheUltraPodcast
Insta : 515theultrapodcast
Email : 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 Championships
• Ultra 355 Australia
• The Detachment Technique App
• Detachmenttechnique.com
• Athletic Peak
• Badwater

Shout outs and mentions in this episode:

• Armando Armellini (S4E9)
• Steve King (S1E1) (S1E2) (S1E3)
• Simone Cochrane (S4E8)
• Dee Fuller
• Shane Duffy (S4E5)
• Richard Thompson
• Carl Read
• Nathan Stewart
• Kylie Jones
• Steve York
• Sidharth Yadav
• Kaz Sewell
• Avdhoot Shinde
• Shaun Pero
• Lani Bullen
• Kellie Wright
• Kate Bevilaqua
• James Scanlan
• Matt Thompson
• Steve Ledger
• Warren Keegan
• Rikki Anderson
• Maxsim Kniazev (S1E4)   
• Tess Prince
• Charlie Llewellyn 
• Benat Oliveira
• Warren Keegan
• Andrew Keegan
• Jamie Shoobert 
• Rory Morgan
• Sean Wrigley
• Gail Laux
• Trilogy Cycles Noosa
• Marcus Brown
• Jeremy Howard (S2E8)
• Larissa Cochrane

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Show Contributors:
Host : Larry Ryan
Contributing Raconteur : Steve King
Announcer : Mary Jo Dionne
Production : 5Five Enterprises
Music  :  Run by 331

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For show notes and past guests, please visit the Podcast Website: https://515theultrapodcast.buzzsprout.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/515TheUltraPodcast
Insta : 515theultrapodcast
Email : 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 24
• Backyard Ultra Cross Country Ski
• Danube 600
• Ultra Winter Tri 24
• 24 hr Foot race 
• UltraPilz.org
• Ultratriathlon Website
• Beertasting-App

Shout outs and mentions in this episode:

• Adam and Jakub Atarsia (S2E2)
• UltraCzech 515 
• Triathlon North Africa
• Neil Young
• Rory Gallagher

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Show Contributors:
Host : Larry Ryan
Contributing Raconteur : Steve King
Announcer : Mary Jo Dionne
Production : 5Five Enterprises
Music  :  Run by 331
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For show notes and past guests, please visit the Podcast Website: https://515theultrapodcast.buzzsprout.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/515TheUltraPodcast
Insta : 515theultrapodcast
Email : 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=en

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• UB 515
• Ultra 520k Canada
• Ultraman Hawaii
• Ultraman Canada
• Ultraman Florida
• Ultraman Australia

Shout outs and mentions in this episode:

• Alexandre Ribeiro   
• Sergio Cordeiro
• Vanuza Maciel
• Paulo Calil 
• Lucy Ryan (S2E5)
• Jane Bockus (S1E4)
• Cory Foulk
• Nick Mallett (S2E12)
• Curtis Tyler
• Lesley Tyler 
• John Collins
• Andrea Luna
• Miriam Luna
• Anitta Luna 
• Andrius Luna 
• Fabiano Peres
• Luiz Rissato
• Denis Crozariol
• Marcio Takeushi
• Rafael Ferreira
• Raphael Zagury
• Rubnei Alexsander
• Sandro Tanaka 

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Show Contributors:

Host : Larry Ryan
Contributing Raconteur : Steve King
Announcer : Mary Jo Dionne
Production : 5Five Enterprises
Music  :  Run by 331

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For show notes and past guests, please visit the Podcast Website: https://515theultrapodcast.buzzsprout.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/515TheUltraPodcast
Insta : 515theultrapodcast
Email : 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/UltramanArizona

Come back for the Day 3 recap Special edition.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Ultraman Arizona
• Ultraman Florida
• Full Moon Bicycles

 Shout outs and mentions in this episode:

• Shane Duffy (S4E5)
• Armando Armellini
• Mark Moody
• Dan Attard
• Ricky Soos
• Gail Laux
• Alison Duffy
• Steve King (S1E1,2,3)
• Chris Clark 
• Chris ‘JB’ Holzner
• Maxsim Kniazev (S1E4)  
• Juan “Chamba” Arroyo
• Mohammed Kotb
• Mason Teuber
• Shane Peed
• Pierce Showe
• Cynthia Bartus
• Keri Mandell
• Karen Bonnett
• James Scanlan
• Simon Shurey
• Jeremy Howard  (S2E8)
• Jen McVeay  (S2E8)

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Show Contributors:

Host : Larry Ryan
Contributing Raconteur : Steve King
Announcer : Mary Jo Dionne
Production : 5Five Enterprises
Music  :  Run by 331

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For show notes and past guests, please visit the Podcast Website: https://515theultrapodcast.buzzsprout.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/515TheUltraPodcast

Insta : 515theultrapodcast

Email : 515Ultraman@gmail.com

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Show Contributors:

Host : Larry Ryan  
(Former Ultraman Canada Race Director and "professional" crew chief).
Contributing Raconteur : Steve King
Announcer : Mary Jo Dionne
Production : 5Five Enterprises
Music  :  Run by 331

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Who 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 A.

Link to Part B

My 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.

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. 

The 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 UK
• Ironman World Championships
• Ultraman World Championships
• Ultraman Florida 
• Wharton School of Business 
• Vineman Triathlon
• IM Florida 
• IM European Championship Frankfurt 
• IM Coeur D’Alene 
• Ironman Live
• Ultraman Arizona
• UB 515 Brazil
• UltraCzech 515 
• Penticton Triathlon Club
• Zwift Team 
• 2:18 Run 
• KINeSYS Sunscreen 
• Specialized Canada 
• Lever Running System 
• Normatec Boots
• Ironman Canada 
• Ultraman Canada 
• Ultra 355 Canada 
• Stelvio Pass
• Oregon 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 Siddall
• Sophie Evans 
• Tara Norton
• Leanda Cave (S1E8)
• Antonina Reznikov
• Rob Gray
• Matt Bottrill 
• Barry Berg (S1E9) 
• Kimmie Rouse
• Cameron Brown 
• Siri Lindley
• Matt Lieto
• Mike Lovato
• Greg Welch
• Jane Bockus (S1E4)
• Gustav Iden 
• Kristian Blummenfelt
• Sam Laidlow 
• Chelsea Sodaro 
• Lucy Charles-Barclay
• Manmadh Rebba (upcoming S4E2)
• Gunter Pilz (upcoming)
• Alexandre Luna (upcoming)
• Tim Don
• Sarah True 
• Phil Nicholls 
• Sebastian Kinley
• Lucy Ryan (S2E5) 
• Tony Horton 
• Steve Brown (S2E13) (S3E1)
• Amy Robitaille (S3E6)
• Steve King (S1E1) (S1E2) (S1E3)

Show Contributors:
Host : Larry Ryan 
Contributing Raconteur : Steve King
Announcer : Mary Jo Dionne
Production : 5Five Enterprises
Music  :  Run by 331

For show notes and past guests, please visit the Podcast Website: https://515theultrapodcast.buzzsprout.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/515TheUltraPodcast
Insta : 515theultrapodcast
Email : 515Ultraman@gmail.com

For the final episode of this season 515 is offering you a special double episode.   This is Part B.
 
Link to Part A

My 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 B
The 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 UK
• Ironman World Championships
• Ultraman World Championships
• Ultraman Florida 
• Wharton School of Business 
• Vineman Triathlon
• IM Florida 
• IM European Championship Frankfurt 
• IM Coeur D’Alene 
• Ironman Live
• Ultraman Arizona
• UB 515 Brazil
• UltraCzech 515 
• Penticton Triathlon Club
• Zwift Team 
• 2:18 Run 
• KINeSYS Sunscreen 
• Specialized Canada
• Lever Running System 
• Normatec Boots
• Ironman Canada 
• Ultraman Canada 
• Ultra 355 Canada 
• Stelvio Pass
• Oregon 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 Siddall
• Sophie Evans 
• Tara Norton
• Leanda Cave (S1E8)
• Antonina Reznikov
• Rob Gray
• Matt Bottrill 
• Barry Berg (S1E9) 
• Kimmie Rouse
• Cameron Brown 
• Siri Lindley
• Matt Lieto
• Mike Lovato
• Greg Welch
• Jane Bockus (S1E4)
• Gustav Iden 
• Kristian Blummenfelt
• Sam Laidlow 
• Chelsea Sodaro 
• Lucy Charles-Barclay
• Manmadh Rebba (upcoming S4E2)
• Gunter Pilz (upcoming)
• Alexandre Luna (upcoming)
• Tim Don
• Sarah True 
• Phil Nicholls 
• Sebastian Kinley
• Lucy Ryan (S2E5) 
• Tony Horton 
• Steve Brown (S2E13) (S3E1)
• Amy Robitaille (S3E6)
• Steve King (S1E1) (S1E2) (S1E3)

Show Contributors:
Host : Larry Ryan 
Contributing Raconteur : Steve King
Announcer : Mary Jo Dionne
Production : 5Five Enterprises
Music  :  Run by 331

For show notes and past guests, please visit the Podcast Website: https://515theultrapodcast.buzzsprout.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/515TheUltraPodcast
Insta : 515theultrapodcast
Email : 515Ultraman@gmail.com

Few Canadians have the ultra running resume of my Ohana guest, Ferg Hawke.  He has raced in Western States, Marathon Des Sables, and Badwater.  In triathlon, he represented Canada at the World Triathlon Championships and has competed in Kona for both the Ironman World Championships and the Ultraman World Championships.

Ferg has challenged all of the big names in Ultra and made friendships along the way.  He has compelling stories about his adventures and the people who have shared them.  As a top performer in the sport he also gives great insights into training and volume.

Now age 65, he has slowed the pace a little but the outdoor adventures continue and he still has another Chuckanut 50 on the horizon.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Rose City 50
• The Eagle 100
• Western States 
• Marathon Des Sables
• 100km World Championship
• Badwater
• Ironman World Championships
• Ultraman World Championships
• World Triathlon Championships 
• Grouse Grind
• Vancouver Marathon
• Vancouver Sun Run
• Bellingham Triathlon
• Chuckanut Mountain 50k  
• Knee Knacker  50k 
• CCC - UTMB 
• IM Canada
• UM Canada
• The Distance of Truth Documentary
• Valley of Fire Marathon
• Impossible 2 Possible
• IM Coeur d’Alene 
• Rim 2 Rim 2 Rim

Shout outs and mentions in this episode:

• Bill Hawke
• Robert Lang
• Hayden Hawks
• Max King
• Dr Jack Taunton
• Carter Hawk
• Connie Hawk 
• Cheryl Hawk
• Steve King
• Moe Beaulieu
• Monica Fernandez   
• Patrick Bauer
• Magnus Verbrugge
• Dean Karnazes  
• Charlie Engle
• Christopher Bergland
• Chris Kostman
• Scott Jurek
• Ray Zahab
• David Goggins
• Marshall Urlich
• Graham Fraser
• Jane Bockus
• David Secord
• Gerry Van de Wint
• Ryan Mackenzie
• John Nickles
• Sharon Secord
• Anatoly Levsha 
• Jochen Demback

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Show Contributors:
Host : Larry Ryan
Contributing Raconteur : Steve King
Announcer : Mary Jo Dionne
Production : 5Five Enterprises
Music  :  Run by 331

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For show notes and past guests, please visit the Podcast Website: https://515theultrapodcast.buzzsprout.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/515TheUltraPodcast

Insta : 515theultrapodcast

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Email : 515Ultraman@gmail.com

In this episode I catch up with my Aussie mate Nick Mallett.  Nick has participated in ten 515 distance events and is a two time champion of Ultraman Canada.   You may know this Ohana member for his advice and commentary about Ultra’s as Thailand Ultras on Slowtwitch.  The handle he adopted after being banned from the site and reinstated.

Recently, Nick (age 58) posted about trying to attempt a SUB10 at IM Western Australia.  I had to see if he was serious about it or just starting another discussion.  Never one to shy away from the political side of the Ultra family, we also discuss the future of the sport. 

Follow NIck's latest adventures at Vagabond Road

Steve King Stories features an amazing age group athlete who has been at Ultraman World Championships nine times finishing as high as second–former RCAF member Tony O’Keeffe.

Check out the 515 Podcast Facebook Ultra Race March Madness bracket pool.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Ultraman Canada
• Ironman Canada
• Skaha Lake Ultra Swim
• Race Across America (RAAM)
• Soldier On
• Wounded Warriors
• The Race Within book by Jim Gorley
• Ultraman Australia
• IM Cairns
• Indian Pacific Wheel Ride
• Indian Pacific Wheel Ride tracker for 2022

Shout outs and mentions in this episode:

• Steve Brown
• Lloyd Wallington
• Steve King
• Mori LaChappelle
• Tom Price
• Dave Bullock
• Ean Jackson
• Lee Crocket
• Berend Henckel 
• Jim Brazil
• Paul Every
• Bobby Brown
• Curtis Flock
• Scott Beasley
• Maria Brown
• Glen Prior
• Darin Bentley 
• Dan Empfield 
• Gordo Byrn
• Alexandre Ribeiro     
• Jonas Colting
• Tobias Winnemöller
• Craig Percival
• Mike Coughlin
• Rob Gray
• Dan Bodden
• Marty Raymond
• Mike Ward
• Tom Lawson
• Jackie Cowley
• Gilbert Ayoub
• Arlene Ayoub
• Jane Bockus
• Sheryl Cobb
• Dave Cobb
• Tony Horton
• Al Macpherson
• Van Sanchez
• Kate Bevilaqua
• Hillary Biscay
• David Goggins
• Rich Roll
• Suzy Degazon
• Shangrila Rendon 
• Arnaud Selukov
• Tony O'Keeffe
• David Boyes
• Andrew Fox
• Lynne McAllister
• Dave Price 
• Myers Bennett
• Dwayne Jordan
• Phil Olsen
• Jean King

Show Contributors:
Host : Larry Ryan
Contributing Raconteur : Steve King
Announcer : Mary Jo Dionne
Production : 5Five Enterprises
Music  :  Run by 331

For show notes and past guests, please visit the Podcast Website: https://515theultrapodcast.buzzsprout.com/

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Steve King and the race director of Ultraman Arizona, Jen McVeay, join me to preview the long awaited inaugural running of the race taking place March 11-13.  We discuss the themes that cross through a number of the athletes as we introduce you to some of the racers and their crews.

Tallahassee resident and Big Sexy Racing athlete Jamie Harris (2018 and 2019 Ultraman Florida Champion) is my Athlete in Profile.  We have a great discussion about her previous races and some of her personal challenges during the pandemic while trying to prepare for UMAZ.

Check out the 515 Podcast Facebook Ultra Race March Madness bracket pool.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Ultraman Arizona
• UMAZ Volunteer sign up
• UMAZ Facebook
• UMAZ Instagram
• Ultraman Florida
• Cadence Running
• Athletic Brewing Company
• AdventurUS Women
• UM Australia 
• Team Everyman Jack
• Muller Bikes
• Full Moon Bicycles 
• Badwater 135 
• Ultraman World Championships
• Vancouver Sun Run
• Vancouver Half Marathon
• Sovereign 2 SilverStar
• Big Sexy Racing 
• Ironman Florida
• Coach Chuck Kemeny (Lifesport)
• Can’t Hurt Me Book by David Goggins

Shout outs and mentions in this episode:

• Steve King
• Jen McVeay
• Fabia Maramotti
• Antonina Reznikov
• Jeff Fejfar
• James Scanlan
• Kiel Omerod
• Chuck Kemeny
• Armando Armellini
• Andy Mally
• Adam Grant
• Bill Owsley
• Vanuza Maciel
• Alexa Boyce
• Amy Butler
• Arnaud Winter
• Olga Padron
• Dan Beaver
• Hillary Biscay
• Meredith Terranova
• Paul Terranova
• Billy Rickards
• Saveria Mazzola
• Michelle Williamson
• Steven Keller   S2E10
• Ally McNaughton
• Mary Latza 
• Fiona Siemelink
• Hans Siemelink
• Mary Cavnar-Johnson
• Caroline Bloom   S2E3
• John Riordan
• Miguel Madrid
• Nicole Suss
• Jake Suss 
• Jodee Gamez
• Julie Riley
• Karime Nevarez
• Matt Barcus
• Kevin Esser
• Ben Hammer
• Jason Ream
• Jenica Barcus
• James Scanlan
• Ryan Rinear
• Keith Kennedy
• Gina Sege
• Jeremy Howard S2E8
• Chris Holtzner
• Joe Miller
• Chris Calimano
• Jordan Bryden S1E7
• Juan Craveri S1E5
• Nicole Benson
• Juan Coassolo
• Jesse Itzler
• Jim Grotkopf
• Elijah Harris
• Carla McDonald

Show Contributors:
Host : Larry Ryan
Contributing Raconteur : Steve King
Announcer : Mary Jo Dionne
Production : 5Five Enterprises
Music  :  Run by 331

For show notes and past guests, please visit the Podcast Website: https://515theultrapodcast.buzzsprout.com/

COVID changes a lot of plans.  This episode was going to be a conversation with Dave and Sheryl Cobb to preview the Ultraman World Championships race.  Still we had a great conversation about previous races and they shared how they came to be the caretakers of Aloha, Ohana, Kokua on the big island.

Keeping with the Kona theme, I also speak with the 19 time participant, Gary Wang.  In fact, although he lives in California, he did our Zoom from Hawaii.

Steve King Stories features one of my previous guests, Petr Vabroušek--holder of the record for the fastest 515.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Ultraman World Championship 
• Ironman World Championship 
• 70.3 World Championship
• Lavaman
• Ironman Switzerland
• Island Triathlon and Bike
• B&L Bike and Sports
• Ironman St. George 
• The Race Within (book)
• Titan Tri Life 
• Challenge Almere 
• Antarctic Ice Marathon
• Antarctic 100km 
• North Pole Marathon
• World Marathon Challenge
• Marathon Des Sables
• Ultraman Florida
• UltraCzech 515 
• Western States 100
• Hurt 100
• Cascade Crest 100
• Gary Wang’s Photo Website
• Bike Works Kona
• UCSB College of Creative Studies
• Marine Mammal Center

Shout outs and mentions in this episode:

• Jane Bockus
• Brigitte McMahon
• Olivier Bernard & On Running Shoes
• Ronona Cuff
• Cliff Rigsbee
• Rick Kent 
• Ingrid Hillhouse
• Jen McVeay
• Chuck Kemeny
• Jim Gourley
• Conrad Will
• Alex Smith
• Curtis Tyler
• Ardis Bow
• Kurt Madden
• Vera Vabrousek
• Ivan Albino
• Richard Thompson
• Rob Gray
• Martin Raymond
• Miro Kregar
• Tony O’Keefe
• Coqui Frog
• Waldo 100

Show Contributors:
Host : Larry Ryan
Contributing Raconteur : Steve King
Announcer : Mary Jo Dionne
Production : 5Five Enterprises
Music  :  Run by 331

For show notes and past guests, please visit the Podcast Website: https://515theultrapodcast.buzzsprout.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/515TheUltraPodcast

Email : 515Ultraman@gmail.com

I finally broke down and invited my ex wife Lucy Ryan to the podcast.

Lucy has become one of the top female ultra athletes in Canada taking on five 515 events and a number of ultra marathons.   She was the 9th Canadian woman to complete Badwater 135 and has also competed at Brazil 135, a race that follows the most difficult segment of the Caminho da Fé or Path of the Faith, the longest Pilgrimage in Brazil. It travels over the Mantiqueira Mountains, and has 30,000 feet of cumulative ascent and 28,000 feet of cumulative descent, with only 10 flat miles in the race. 

We talk about how she came to find triathlon and why she pushed to go farther and farther in ultras. We also discuss the various ways in which her body has forced her to “limit” what she now does.  Like hiking at Kilimanjaro as a member of the Kidney Donor Athletes program. 

Steve King Stories features Dr Toni Barstis, professor of chemistry and physics and Ultraman competitor.

Time Stamps & Topics: 

   01:00     Conversation with Lucy Ryan part one

   27:35     Steve King Stories : Dr. Toni Barstis

   31:00     Conversation with Lucy Ryan part two

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Ironman Western Australia
• WAT Women’s Academy of Triathlon
• IM Canada
• Ironman World Championship
• Ultraman Canada
• Ultraman World Championship 
• Brazil 135
• Badwater 135
• UM Florida
• IM Wisconsin
• IM Lake Placid
• Titanium Man
• IM Mont Tremblant
• Ultra 520 Canada
• Kidney Donor Athletes

Shout outs and mentions in this episode:

• Juan Craveri
• Chad Bentley
• Anne Barnes
• Steve Brown
• Grayson Ryan
• Stacey Shand
• Paulo Calll 
• Sergio Cordeiro
• Dave Barstis
• John Barstis
• Todd Hine
• Jason Henderson  
• Shane Mascarin
• Nick Mallet
• Makato Hoshino

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Show Contributors:
Host : Larry Ryan
Contributing Raconteur : Steve King
Announcer : Mary Jo Dionne
Production : 5Five Enterprises
Music  :  Run by 331
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For show notes and past guests, please visit the Podcast Website: https://515theultrapodcast.buzzsprout.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/515TheUltraPodcast

If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or where you get your pods.   

 I would like to hear from you and who you think should be interviewed.

Email : 515Ultraman@gmail.com

Both of the conversations in this episode are with athletes who have given up their careers to simplify their lives and pursue, whole-heartedly, their love of triathlon.

First up is Ultraman Florida finisher, Caroline Bloom, in the UMC profile slot.  She shares stories about her recent win at 24 hours in the Canyon and how she has struggled with moving to Colorado just prior to the pandemic.

Then, I have a conversation with Arnaud Selukov who is in the Netherlands for the Long Course World Championships in Almere where he is seeking another age group world title.  He has 42 - 140.6 races and four 515’s under his belt.  When not racing he is rescuing dogs and working with athletes through 859 Coaching.

Mike Coughlin, coach with Discomfort Zone and Ohana member from multiple Ultraman races, Is the subject of this episode's Steve King Stories. 

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Ultraman Canada
• Ultraman World Championship 
• Ultraman Florida
• Pikes Peaks Athletics 
• 24 hours in the Canyon
• Oregon Double Anvil
• Hoodoo 500 
• Furnace Creek 508
• Around the Bay
• Beach to Battleship
• Ironman Muskoka
• UM Australia
• Challenge Roth
• Challenge Almere 
• Ironman Korea
• Ironman Austria
• Ironman Busselton

Shout outs and mentions in this episode:

• Brad Sawa
• Micheal Brown
• Steve Brown
• Justin Trolle
• Tracy Bell
• Jeremy Howard
• Ogopogo
• Dede Greisbauer
• Jordan Bryden
• Jaime Harris
• Jess Zaiss
• Nic Ponsor -- Criterium Bikes
• Kevin Cutjar
• Mike Le Roux
• Alexandre Riberio
• Lionel Sanders
• Kate Parizeau
• Katherine Zeiller 
• Roger Bannister
• Patrick Lange
• Juergen Zack 
• Lothar Leder
• Pete Jacob
• Craig Alexander
• Pete Short
• Cameron Brown
• Rob Gray
• Dave Matheson

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Show Contributors:

Host : Larry Ryan
Contributing Raconteur : Steve King
Announcer : Mary Jo Dionne
Production : 5Five Enterprises
Music  :  Run by 331

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For show notes and past guests, please visit the Podcast Website: https://515theultrapodcast.buzzsprout.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/515TheUltraPodcast

If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or where you get your pods.   

I would like to hear from you and who you think should be interviewed.

 Email : 515Ultraman@gmail.com

World record holder for the fastest 515 race, Petr Vabrousek of the Czech Republic, joins me for a discussion about his prolific race resume.  Along with racing Ultra triathlon, Petr also takes on extreme marathons including the World Marathon Challenge.  The challenge is to run 7 marathon races on 7 continents in 7 days.  

I am also joined by the race directors of the UltraCzech 515, Jakub and Adam Atarsia, who will be holding their third 515 race on September 3-5th, 2021.

In Steve King Stories, Steve introduces coach and Ultra athlete, Christian Isakson.

You can reach Petr:
www.petrvabrousek.cz
www.facebook.com/PetrVabrousek
www.instagram.com/Petrvabrousek 

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Ultraman Canada
• Ultraman World Championship 
• Thor XTri
• UltraCzech 515 
• Ultraman Florida
• 100k Antarctica Ultra
• North Pole Marathon
• Marathon Des Sables
• Oran Triathlon
• Sahara Triathlon
• Mediterranean Games
• Grand Columbian triathlon
• Ocean Shores Trifest
• Leadman 
• Ironman Texas
• Ultraman Florida
• Epic 5 Challenge
• World Marathon Challenge

Shout outs and mentions in this episode:

• Micheal Vabrousek
• Chris Boudreaux
• Chris Lieto
• Chuck Kemeny
• Trung and Consuela Lively
• Chris Bagg
• Jeff Symonds
• Amy Van Tassel
• Craig Percival
• Scott McDermott
• Rhonda Isakson
• Richard Donovan 
• Michal Subrt 
• Tomas Racek
• Matthew Smith

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Show Contributors:

Host : Larry Ryan
Contributing Raconteur : Steve King
Announcer : Mary Jo Dionne
Production : 5Five Enterprises
Sponsor : Ultraman Canada
Music  :  Run by 331

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For show notes and past guests, please visit the Podcast Website: https://515theultrapodcast.buzzsprout.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/515TheUltraPodcast

If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or where you get your pods.  

I would like to hear from you and who you think should be interviewed.

 Email : 515Ultraman@gmail.com

Don't read race reports online.  In this episode, every athlete from the 2021 Ultraman Canada race gives you a recap in their own words.  As a result, this episode does run long so you may want to save it for your long run.

Featured  Athletes : Barry Berg, Jon Greyell, Chad Bentley, JD Tremblay, Eric Dufour, Shane Mascarin and the relay team of Lucy Ryan, Scott McDermott & Kevin Wilson.

This episode is a must listen if you want to do UMC in the future as the athletes share all of their ups and downs and best tips to succeed (or at least not fail).

Steve King has a triple Ohana Steve King Stories.

For show notes and past guests, please visit the Podcast Website: https://515theultrapodcast.buzzsprout.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/515TheUltraPodcast