steve king

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

Fifteen time Ultraman Hawaii athlete, Suzy Degazon, 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 Canada
• Ultra 515 World Wide Championships
• Rice and Beans restaurant
• Vineman
• Hawaiian tropic
• Trinidad Marathon
• Coastal Challenge Costa Rica
• Brooks Running
• 100 mile Amgen Tour
• SC cycle club
• IUTA
• Double Iron distance Levis Quebec Canada
• Defi de L’ Mondial de l’endurance 
• Savoy Hotel
• College of Westminster
• Hammer Nutrition
• Dave’s Bike Shop
• San Dimas Aquatics
• The Avalon Benefit 50 Mile/50K Run
• Catalina Triathlon
• Epic 5
• Epic 5 Ultra Marathon

Shout outs and mentions in this episode:

• Bouke Bendien  
• Nancy Vallance
• Bob & Nancy Schuter
• John Foster
• Al Wiscovitch
• Marlene Wiscovitch
• Ray Mena  
• Arthur Puckrin   
• Eric Seedhouse
• Miro Kregar
• Simon Cochrane (S4E8)
• Chett Glenn
• Sheryl Cobb (S3E11)
• Dave Cobb (S2E6)
• Jane Bockus  (S1E4)
• Alexandre Ribeirio 
• Shanna Armstrong
• Amy Robataille 
• Eiko Hibino (S1E5)
• Steve King (S1E1) (S1E2) (S1E3)
• Grant Miller
• Timothy Carlson
• Paula Newby Fraser
• Natascha Badmann 
• Lono God of WInd
• Cory Foulk
• CJ Ong
• Rick Kent (S3E8)
• Janine Marie
• UM Rat Pack 
• Hammer & Polar
• Rebecca Morgan

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

Jenny Beth sits down with her longtime friend and coalition partner in crime for many battles in Washington, DC, The Honorable Paul Teller. Paul spent many years on Capitol Hill as the Executive Director of the Republican Study Committee in the House and as Sen. Ted Cruz's Chief of Staff. Paul spent all 4 years in President Trump's White House, first as a Special Assistant to President Trump for Legislative Affairs, and then as Deputy Assistant to the President and Director of Strategic Initiatives for the Vice President where he was a liaison between the White House and conservative coalition partners.

Website: https://advancingamericanfreedom.com/

X/Twitter: @AmericanFreedom  @JennyBethM

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 Canada
• Ultra 515 World Wide Championships
• Ironman World Championships
• Tug’s Tavern Swim, Run, Swim  
• Leadville 100
• Hardrock 100
• TriDot Training

Shout outs and mentions in this episode:

• Steve King (S1E1) (S1E2) (S1E3)
• Rudy von Berg 
• Vespa Power 
• Tom Warren
• Dave Scott
• Julie Moss
• Scott Molina 
• Scott TInley
• Stu Mittleman
• Kelly Madden
• Dave Horton
• Tarahumara / Rarámuri
• Born to Run - Book
• Jeff Booher

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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 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 Tri
Rick 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 Canada
• Ultra 515 World Wide Championships
• Ultraman Florida 
• Ultraman World Championships
• Moab 240
• Rose City 50
• The Eagle 100
• Western States 
• Marathon Des Sables
• 100km World Championship
• Badwater
• Bellingham Triathlon
• Chuckanut Mountain 50k  
• Knee Knacker  50k 
• CCC - UTMB 
• IM Coeur D’Alene 
• Ironman Live
• Ultraman Arizona
• UM Australia
• Challenge Roth
• Challenge Almere 
• Ironman Korea
• Ironman Austria
• Ironman Busselton
• ABC Wide World of Sports
• Race Across America
• Ironman World Championships
• Giro d’Italia Una Tappa 
• Iron Alps
• Defi Triathlon
• Paris Brest Paris
• Race across America (RAAM)
• Spenco 500  
• Furnace Creek 500 (508)

Shout outs and mentions in this episode:

• Staci Studer
• Ardis Bow
• Caroline Bloom (S2E3) 
• Marcos Moya
• Sidharth Routray
• Sheryl Cobb (S2E8)
• Antonina Reznikov
• Randy Latza 
• Kurt Madden 
• Steve King (S1E1)
• Moe Beaulieu
• Monica Fernandez   
• Patrick Bauer
• Magnus Verbrugge
• Julie Dibbens 
• Laura Siddall
• Matt Lieto
• Mike Lovato
• Greg Welch
• Jane Bockus (S1E4)
• Gustav Iden 
• Kristian Blummenfelt
• Sam Laidlow 
• Roger Bannister
• Patrick Lange
• Juergen Zack 
• Lothar Leder
• Pete Jacob
• Craig Alexander
• Pete Short
• Cameron Brown
• Rob Gray  (S4E13)
• Dave Matheson  
• Nick Mallett  (S2E12)
• Sergio Cordeiro
• Dominic Callard 
• Erik Seedhouse
• Ann Bond
• Bob Fourney
• Cindy Steiger

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

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/pfbid03dCrwzABMSFoK2eromiCTn75CCY13YEkUL6KeBP2PYex6rzGmkvTScGxHdsJyJjHl

This 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 Canada
• Ultra 515 World Wide Championships
• UM Australia
• 70.3 Bintan 
• 70.3 Sri Lanka 
• IM Cairns
• The Blue Hat – Used in the FB post for this episode
• Sunshine Coast marathon
• Challenge Korea
• Ultra 355 Australia

Shout outs and mentions in this episode:

• Shane Duffy (S4E5)
• Simone Cochrane (S4E8)
• Dan Fuller
• Mary Knott
• Dale Jordan 
• John Domandl

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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

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 Group

Information about the new Ultra TriFest Canada and registration is available here.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• A2bikes
• Ultra 520K Canada
• IM Coeur D’alene 
• Terry Fox Run
• Wasa Lake
• Great White North 
• IM Canada 
• UM Arizona
• UM Canada 
• Breakfast with Bob
• IM Mt Tremblant
• Ultra Mx 515
• Ultra Czech 515
• Ultra 515 Brazil
• UMUK
• Infiniti Man 
• Fraser Regional Correctional Center
• Alouette Correctional Center
• Triathlon Magazine Canada 
• Challenge Penticton 
• Super League
• Tuktoyaktuk
• Ultra TriFest Canada
• Xterra Whistler
• Endurance Specific Coaching
• Swim Run Whistler
• Comfy Numb
• IM Canada Whistler
• Siberman 515

Shout outs and mentions in this episode:

• Steve King (S1E1)
• Wendel Clark
• Ross Lonsberry
• Terry Fox
• Daryl Fox
• Dave Matheson
• Chad Bentley (S1E1)
• Lucy Ryan (S2E5)
• Brad Sawa (S1E10)
• Juan Craveri (S1E5)
• Tony Horton
• Ross Welton
• Katie Welton
• Shane Duffy (S4E5)
• Bob Babbitt
• Meaghan Hackinen 
• Rach McBride 
• Makoto Hoshino (S1E2)
• Yvonne Timewell (S3E13)  
• Dede Greisbauer (S3E13) 
• Ferg Hawke (S3E10)
• Rick Kent  (S3E8)
• Van Sanchez (S2E13)
• Brent McMahon
• Cody Beals
• Nick Mallett (S2E12)
• Scott Tinley 
• Kevin McKinnon
• Mike Brown
• Steve Brown (S2E13)
• Marla Zucht (S1E6)
• Kristian Manietta
• Charlotte Paul
• Dale Tiessen
• Peter Lopinski
• Steve Jobs

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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

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 Australia
• Ultra 355 Cozumel
• Ultra 355 Texas
• IM Cairns
• IM Canada
• IM Western Australia
• Basque Country
• Ultraman Florida
• Ultraman Arizona
• Taupo 100 km Ultra
• Blue Lake 24hr Challenge
• Tarawera 100 mile Ultra
• IM New Zealand
• WynRepublic
• IM Japan
• Badwater
• Marathon Des Sables
• Negative Split Carbon
• Athletic Peak

Shout outs and mentions in this episode:

• Tony Horton
• Judith Hudson
• Jeremy Brown
• Steve King
• Hayden Lyons
• Erica Lumb
• Rikki Anderson
• Dee Fuller
• Kylie Jones
• Karren Sewell
• Thomas Dade
• Andrew Trout
• Shaun McCarthy
• Benat Oliveira
• Mathew Thompson
• Shane Kent
• Simon Cochrane
• Carl Read
• Richard Thompson
• Jason Shields 
• Troy Gelch
• Steve Ledger
• James Scanlan
• Shaun Pero
• Nathan Stewart
• Shane Duffy
• Tim Franklin
• Matt Kerr
• Luke McKenzie
• Beth McKenzie
• 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

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

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/UltramanArizona

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Indian Pacific Wheel Race
• Terra Australis
• Ultraman Canada 
• Ultraman Florida
• Ultraman Australia
• Ultraman Hawaii
• IM Cairns
• Cairns 70.3
• 2015 Women’s World Cup Soccer

Shout 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 Lopez
• Richard Thompson 
• Matt Turvey
• Warrick Semit
• Gail Laux
• Arnaud Selekov (S2E3)
• Elías Sánchez Quirante
• Armando Armellini
• Alison Duffy
• Brooke Duffy
• Heather Duffy
• Alen Stajcic

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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

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/UltramanArizona

Also, 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 Florida
• Ultraman Arizona
• Paris Brest Paris
• The Goldrush
• Boston Montreal Boston
• IM Canada
• IM Waco
• Rotary Club
• IM Switzerland
• RAAM
• IM Arizona
• IM St. George
• Siberman 515
• IM Cozumel
• Ironman World Championships
• 70.3 IM Victoria
• Monument Valley 50k Ultra Run
• Certified Piedmontese Beef 
• Slowtwitch Media
• Ultraman World Championships
• UMUK Wales
• El Plan
• IM Chattanooga
• IM Lake Placid
• Florida Extreme
• Boston Marathon
• HURT 100
• TRT 100 mile
• IM Sacramento
• LavaMan
• Alaska Man Extreme
• Grant Schennen Law

 Shout outs and mentions in this episode:

• Jeremy Howard  (S2E8)
• James Scanlan
• Aaron Felsheim
• Carlos Poggi
• Kiel Ormerod
• Sarah Bird
• Keri Mandell
• Chris Draper
• Cynthia Bartus
• Steve Thompson
• Mary Latza 
• Randy Latza 
• Karen Bonnett
• Pam Reed
• Vedant Nangare
• Billy Rickards
• Pierce Showe
• Jesse Itzler
• Mason Teuber
• Andy Mally
• Maksim Knyazev (S1 E4)  
• Mohammad Kotb
• Thomas Melburn
• Shane Peed
• Dede Griesbauer (S3E13)
• Eric Wynn 
• Juan “Chamba” Bautista Castilla Arroyo
• Steve Keller (S2E8) 
• Davide Proserpio
• Armando Armellini
• Rich Chudzik
• Zack Powell
• Joe Alfieri 
• Michael Kowalski
• Guillermo Tijerina  
• Adrian Delgado
• Amir Yunus
• Alana Yunus
• Roman Gratteri
• Baher Abdelgawad
• Kelly Mulvaney 
• Kyle Powers 
• Nick Turley 
• Juan Craveri 
• Shane Duffy (S4E5)
• Larry Ryan (that’s me)
• Mark Moody 
• Michael Mcguire
• Caroline Bloom (S2E3)
• Simon Shurey
• Adam Grant  
• Tim Cronk

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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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.com
• Ultraman World Championships
• Ultraman Arizona
• Ultraman Australia
• IM Tulsa
• IM Cozumel
• IM Chattanooga
• IM Arizona
• Marathon Des Sables (Half)
• IM Florida
• Xterra Muleshoe
• XTerra Magnolia Hill
• XTerra World Championship Double
• Alohaman Extreme Triathlon
• Alaskaman Extreme Triathlon 
• Epic Deca
• Clash Miami Half
• Florida Extreme Triathlon
• Rocketman Florida HIM
• Little Rock Marathon 
• Bill Clinton Presidential Library and Museum
• Ankylosing Spondylitis 
• Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
• Two Rivers MultiSport
• Finding Ultra (book) Rich Roll
• Greater Pittsburgh Triathlon
• Spaero Triathlon
• Wattie Ink
• University of Arkansas 
• Forks over Knives 

Shout outs and mentions in this episode:

• Sarah Bird
• Lucia Tapia
• Amy Jo Jenkins
• Emma Lucy Centeno Novelo
• Zack Powell
• Everett Smulders
• Francesco Magisano (S4E1)
• Rahul Turan
• Tyler Soden
• John Domandl
• Raphael Jamie
• Brian Hammond (S4E1)
• Greg Plumb 
• Brendan Marinelli
• Mario Minnaert
• Chris Ziomek
• Sergio Salazar
• William Bench
• William Torres-Camelo
• Rohit Pawar
• Kiel Ormerod
• Reid Larson
• Carlos Poggi
• Jeremy Howard (S2E8)
• William Ormerod
• Andy Mally
• Corey Carruth
• Ryan Maahs
• Fernando Lopez
• Ivan Pancic
• Marc Galietta
• Ryan Toner
• Caroline Bloom (S2E3)
• Jen Howard
• Chad Esker
• Ron Hoehn
• Tom Waniewski 
• Shane Duffy (S4E4)
• Aaron Felsheim
• Nainesh Vankawala
• James Scanlan
• Steven Pivnik
• Craig Stocks
• Doug Guthrie
• Elsa Paplomata
• Rick Van Tuyl
• Armando Armellini
• Dashrath Jadhav
• Cameron Clements
• Adrian Ho
• Mike Morrisey
• Bill Clinton
• Jerry Daniel
• Julie Riley
• Rich Roll
• Jeff Jenkins
• Eva Fiona Jenkins
• Dede Griesbauer (S3E13)
• 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

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(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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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

In this special edition of the podcast, Steve King files a report on how the events played out for the athletes at the 2022 Ultraman World Championships.

 Shout outs and mentions in this episode:

• Steve King (S1E1) (S1E2) (S1E3)
• Barry Berg (S1E9) 
• Ryan Rinear 
• Dede Griesbauer 
• Rob Gray 
• Leanda Cave (S1E8)
• Steven Keller (S2E10) 
• Richard Thompson 
• Jon Greyell 
• Tara Norton 
• Antonina Reznikov  
• Jamie Harris (S2E11)
• Rodrigo Vasconcellos
• Alessandro Medeiros  
• Miguel Madrid Lopez 
• Acyr da Luz 
• Armando Armellini 
• Ariel Gorga 
• Gary Wang (S2E6)
• Juan Craveri (S1E5)

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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

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Insta : 515theultrapodcast

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It has been 3 long years since the Ohana has had the opportunity to have a family reunion on the big island at the Ultraman World Championships.  Sheryl and Dave Cobb are happy to be hosting 40 athletes from 15 countries at this race once again. 

Sheryl gives us the roster of athletes and Steve King joins us to share his insights and statistical knowledge of a field that he says may be the strongest that he has seen compete at a single race.  

There are plenty of stories to be played out between those who are there to complete and those who are there to compete -- especially in the women's field.   These include,  an athlete looking to be the oldest woman to finish an Ultraman event at age 67, an athlete looking to win her 5th World Championship at 5 different distances, an athlete who is competing in their 20th consecutive World Championship, and an athlete looking to go sub 20 hours.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Ultraman World Championships 
• Ironman World Championships 
• Ironman 70.3 World Championships
• UltraMx 515 
• UltraMx 515 Non-Stop
• Epic 5
• Ultraman Florida
• Ultraman Canada
• Epic Deca
• Challenged Athletes Foundation
• Badwater 135
• Ultra Tri Sweden 615
• UB 515
• Israman 
• Ultra Israel 

 Shout outs and mentions in this episode:

• Sheryl Cobb / Dave Cobb (S2E6)
• Steve King (S1E1 E2 E3)
• Van Sanchez (S1E6) (S3E9)
• Diane Anderson (Athlete)
• Dan Jensen
• Yonnatan Alejandro Rivas Venegas (Athlete)
• Carlos Galvis
• JD Tremblay (Athlete)
• Steven Keller (Athlete) (S2E10) 
• Richard Thompson (Athlete)
• Kiel Omerod (Athlete)
• Pheng Lor (Athlete)
• Ryan Rinear (Athlete)
• Barry Berg (Athlete) (S1E9) 
• Rob Gray (Athlete)
• Asparuh Borisov (Athlete)
• Sebastien Lefebvre (Athlete)
• Brad Sawa (S1E10)
• Jeremy Couch (Athlete)
• Rodrigo Vasconcellos (Athlete)
• Acyr da Luz (Athlete)
• Jon Greyell (Athlete)
• Randy Latza (Athlete)
• Shane Mascarin (Athlete) (S2E4)
• Eiko Hibino (S1E5)
• Makoto Hoshino (S1E2)
• Bob Babbitt - Babbittville
• Heidi Babbitt
• Jen McVeay  (S2E8)
• Shane Duffy (Athlete)
• Miguel Madrid Lopez (Athlete)
• Ariel Gorga (Athlete)
• Ismael Franco
• Alessandro Medeiros  (Athlete)
• Armando Armellini (Athlete)
• Olov Berg (Athlete) 
• Juan Craveri (Athlete) (S1E5)
• Luis Hernando De Arriba (Athlete)
• Michael Morrissey (Athlete)
• Brian Fredley (Athlete)
• Sarah McLarty
• Gary Wang (Athlete) (S2E6)
• Howie Nordström (Athlete)
• Adam Grant (Athlete)
• Antonina Reznikov (Athlete) 
• Leanda Cave (Athlete) (S1E8)
• Amy Robitaille (S3E6)
• Jamie Harris (Athlete)  (S2E11)
• Karen Woodward (Athlete)
• Meredith Terranova (Athlete)
• Dede Griesbauer (Athlete)
• Amber Monforte
• Tara Norton (Athlete)
• Shannon Callies (Athlete)
• Fiona Siemelink (Athlete)
• Hans Siemelink 
• Wendy Minor 
• Jane Bockus (S1E4) 

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

Some people make it to the 515 distance and still don’t find it to be far enough.  Today’s UltraMX 515 Athlete in Profile, Carlos Pena, is one of those athletes.  After previously completing the Mexican 515 race, he took on the non-stop 515 – two times.  He has also completed triple and quintuple long distance triathlon events.  

Next up for this man is a Deca in Mexico (10 long distance events in 10 days) and a continuous  Deca in Brazil next spring.  

Carlos shares information about his training volume as well as how he adjusts it depending on the event and many other tips about going long.  

UltraMX 515 race director, Van Sanchez, joins me in the second part of the episode for a preview of all of the athletes who will be competing at the event from October 28-30th.

Follow the event as it happens from the races Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/ultramx_series/

In the third segment, Michelle Cevicherria, Van’s partner in life and business, joins the conversation to talk about the new Ultra 515 Texas that they are introducing to the world in May 2023.  Stay tuned for race updates at https://www.instagram.com/ultratx515/

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• UltraMX 515
• UltraMX 515 Non-stop
• Deca Ultra Tri Mexico
• Brazil Deca Tri
• Blazing 7’s 100 mile
• Louisville IM
• Marathon Des Sables
• RAAM
• Ultra 355 Canada
• Breakfast with Bob Podcast
• Rich Roll Podcast
• Ultra 355 Cozumel
• IM Cozumel
• Ultra Guachochi
• IM Tempe
• IM Flagstaff

Shout outs and mentions in this episode:

• Sergio Corderio
• Shanda Hill
• Van Sanchez
• Brandon Pena
• Pantera
• The Eagles 
• Steve King
• Ana Gallardo - Athlete
• Iñaki de la Parra
• Leoncio Sanchez
• Edwin Mendoza
• Esther del Rocío Alcántara Ávila (Tey) - Athlete
• Héctor “Capi” Torres
• Noemi Pichardov- Athlete
• Delia Lujan
• Gloria Aguilera
• Jose Postigo
• Rosalia Valdovinos - Athlete
• Mario Vazquez
• Alida Davis - Athlete
• Gustavo Borjon
• Luis Carlos Ávalos Luján - Athlete
• Carlos Arturo Galvis Fajardo - Athlete
• Mario Alberto Vazquez - Athlete
• Brad Allen - Athlete
• León Felipe Magno Galván Ramírez- Athlete
• Eduardo Torres Milan - Athlete
• Arcelia Pimentel Quinto
• Thania Torres Pimentel
• Kassandra Torres Pimentel 
• Francisco Jose Garcia Camacho - Athlete
• Daniel Flores - Athlete
• Nick Mallett
• Alejandro Pelayo - Athlete
• Miguel Aguilar
• Jesus Ventura Rabago Estrada - Athlete
• Guillermina Lopez 
• Angelica Rabago, Mina, Ventura Estrada 
• Ramiro Gutiérrez - Athlete
• Michelle Cevicherria (Zion)

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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