In this episode of The Everyday Ironman Podcast, Mike and Ashley welcome Ryan Richter, a Canadian triathlete living in Atlanta, who recently raced Ironman 70.3 Augusta. Following last week’s recap, Ryan’s story highlights how two athletes can share the same race and conditions—but have completely different experiences. Ryan talks about his athletic background in volleyball, badminton, and adventure racing, and how that led him to triathlon. He also shares his training strategy, nutrition plan...
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In this episode of The Everyday Ironman Podcast, Mike and Ashley welcome Ryan Richter, a Canadian triathlete living in Atlanta, who recently raced Ironman 70.3 Augusta. Following last week’s recap, Ryan’s story highlights how two athletes can share the same race and conditions—but have completely different experiences. Ryan talks about his athletic background in volleyball, badminton, and adventure racing, and how that led him to triathlon. He also shares his training strategy, nutrition plan...
In this episode of The Everyday Ironman Podcast, Mike and Ashley welcome Ryan Richter, a Canadian triathlete living in Atlanta, who recently raced Ironman 70.3 Augusta. Following last week’s recap, Ryan’s story highlights how two athletes can share the same race and conditions—but have completely different experiences. Ryan talks about his athletic background in volleyball, badminton, and adventure racing, and how that led him to triathlon. He also shares his training strategy, nutrition plan...
In this episode, returning guest Kristen Keane joins Mike and Ashley to recap her experience racing Ironman 70.3 Augusta. Kristen, who first appeared on episode 213 after our meeting at Ironman 70.3 Texas, has had an incredible season—racing Ironman 70.3 Gulf Coast, earning 1st place in her Age Group at a July sprint triathlon, and qualifying for USAT Sprint Nationals. As a TriDot athlete, Kristen discusses how her communication plan with her coach helps her stay consistent and confiden...
In this episode of The Everyday Ironman Podcast, Mike and Ashley welcome Julia Day to talk all things triathlon! Julia, a member of Working Triathlete, shares how her strong swimming background helped her transition into triathlon and offers great advice for athletes who didn’t grow up in the water. Since completing her first triathlon in 2022, Julia has continued to push her limits—getting comfortable descending at 50 mph and guiding visually impaired athletes at the NYC Marathon the last tw...
In this episode of The Everyday Ironman Podcast, Mike sits down with Ashley and Broccoli Rob for an insider preview of the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon, one of the six World Marathon Majors. Both are gearing up to race through the five boroughs on December 2, 2025, and they share how each earned the opportunity to take part in this iconic event. Rob, who raced NYC in 2022, explains what runners can expect on race morning—from the Staten Island start to the crowds in Central Park. Ashley sh...
In this episode of The Everyday Ironman Podcast, we welcome Kayla Barnes, a dedicated educator, coach, and triathlete from Kansas who’s helping shape the next generation of endurance athletes. Kayla teaches strength and conditioning and co-sponsors a student-led triathlon club alongside former guest Chris Curtis. She shares how her grant proposal secured bikes for the team, and how partnerships and community support—like collecting gently used shoes and organizing open water swims—make triath...
In this episode of The Everyday Ironman Podcast, Danny Buckley returns to share his unforgettable experience racing Ironman Wales—his first-ever Ironman-branded event! Based in the UK, Danny first joined the show in Episode 170 (August 2024), and this time he’s back with stories of perseverance, jellyfish stings, and post-crash redemption. After wrecking his bike earlier in the year, Danny raced on his new Canyon Speedmax, completing the challenging course in under 12 hours despite a mid-mara...
In this episode of The Everyday Ironman Podcast, Jeff Weiss joins the conversation to talk about his new book, Racing Against Time: One Ironman, Ultramarathons, and the Quest for Transformation in Mid-Life. Jeff, who currently resides in Tel Aviv, Israel, shares how endurance sports became a vehicle for personal growth and reinvention. We explore his evolution as an athlete, including the race he didn’t finish that sparked a drive to conquer even greater challenges. Jeff also discusses ...
In this episode of The Everyday Ironman Podcast, we welcome Mark Goddard from Zoot Sports to the conversation. Mark grew up surfing and wrestling, which built the foundation for his endurance journey. After completing several Ironman-branded triathlons, he joined Zoot Sports in 2014 and has been a cornerstone of their community ever since. Mark shares insights into the Zoot Ambassador Program, explaining both the benefits and the application process for athletes interested in representing the...
In this episode of The Everyday Ironman Podcast, we welcome Luis Feitoza, a Brazilian native from Rio and professor of veterinary medicine at Kansas State University. Growing up around the water gave Luis a natural connection to swimming, but it wasn’t until recently—after taking up biking and then running less than a year ago—that he found his way into triathlon. Luis shares his journey to Ironman 70.3 Sandusky, including the detailed race plan his coach prepared and how he executed it on ra...
In this episode of The Everyday Ironman Podcast, we welcome 21-year-old Age Group Athlete, Max Jakobsson, as he prepares for his very first triathlon—a full-distance Ironman in Cervia, Italy at Ironman Italy Emilia-Romagna. Balancing life as a full-time dock worker in Sweden, Max has taken on the challenge of training for one of the toughest endurance events in the world. He shares how he enlisted a coach to refine his swim technique, found a used Trek Speed Concept bike, and has been trainin...
Darryl Dalton returns to The Everyday Ironman Podcast to catch us up on life, training, and his recent race at Ironman Leeds. Since his last appearance, Darryl still proudly balances being a husband and father of four while chasing his triathlon goals. He shares how a professional bike fit and swim analysis humbled his technique, plus the lessons learned from racing two 70.3 events within five weeks—just months after having knee surgery! We dive into his nutrition strategy (including th...
Warren Rose returns to The Everyday Ironman Podcast to share an emotional and inspiring recap of his first attempt at a full iron-distance triathlon. From the UK, Warren takes us through his journey — from volunteering at the race the year before to better understand the course, to overcoming setbacks like missing the cutoff in his first stand-alone marathon and even being hit by a car during training. During the Outlaw full-distance race, Warren faced one challenge after another: being punch...
In this episode of The Everyday Ironman Podcast, Rob Klein, Gal Barbut, and first-time guest Bill Sipprell sit down to share their collective experience racing Ironman 70.3 Musselman. All three athletes are familiar with this challenging triathlon course, but this year brought its own unique lessons. From a wetsuit-optional swim—where all three wisely started at the back in their wetsuits—to a hot, demanding day on the bike and run, the race tested their grit. Gal reveals how he swapped last ...
This week on The Everyday Ironman Podcast, Sara Forhetz returns to share her incredible experience racing the legendary Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon in San Francisco. Known for her openness about her faith and her journey as an accomplished athlete, Sara dives into what makes this bucket-list race so unique — from its random-entry lottery system to its full-Ironman-level price tag. Despite being a confident swimmer, Sara faced a near-drowning incident during training, which led her to lean ...
In this episode of The Everyday Ironman Podcast, Jenna Russell drops by to catch us up on a whirlwind 18 months of life changes. From an unexpected surgery that forced her to defer Muncie 70.3 in 2023, to celebrating her husband Tyler’s MBA graduation, Jenna has navigated plenty of transitions. She shares highlights from their dream trip to Ireland, moving into a new home complete with an in-law suite, and the biggest news of all—welcoming their third son, Ethan, just three months ago. Now, J...
In this episode of The Everyday Ironman Podcast, Dr. Tommy Martin joins Mike and Ashley to share his remarkable journey through triathlon and endurance sports. Certified as both a pediatrician and an adult physician, Tommy humorously advises Ashley—despite her “child-sized” frame—that she still needs an adult doctor. From coaching his wife to a Boston Marathon qualification to running full marathons with 20lb and 40lb weighted vests Tommy thrives on unique challenges. He doesn’t consi...
In this episode of The Everyday Ironman Podcast, Chris Curtis returns to share a powerful race recap of his Ironman 70.3 Eagleman experience. But this wasn't just a race—this was a family adventure. Chris and his crew headed to the East Coast a week early to celebrate his son’s wedding, giving him a rare chance to train in new terrain while soaking in quality time with loved ones. With the celebration behind him, Chris shifted gears and executed his race day plan to near perfection. From smar...
In this episode of The Everyday Ironman Podcast, Brian Weyenberg joins us for an inspiring and wide-ranging conversation. Brian opens up about his journey away from triathlon and the path that brought him back. From enlisting in the Marine Corps to retiring as a U.S. Army officer, Brian’s military service shaped his discipline, resilience, and mindset—traits that serve him well as an age group triathlete. He shares powerful stories from both his service and his racing days, offering listeners...
In this episode of The Everyday Ironman Podcast, we welcome Age Group triathlete Garth Ridley to the conversation. Garth, a multi-time Ironman finisher from Australia, shares insights from his journey in the sport, including his current recovery from a recent bike accident. Despite the setback, Garth is already setting his sights on running the Gold Coast Marathon next year. We also dive into some of the more unique aspects of racing Down Under, including his use of a shark-repellant wetsuit ...
In this episode of The Everyday Ironman Podcast, we welcome Nate Zarlengo to the conversation to talk all things triathlon. Nate shares his incredible journey from struggling with the run portion of triathlon to qualifying for and completing the prestigious Boston Marathon. His story is one of persistence, focus, and growth. Nate also talks about his experiences racing on the sport’s biggest stages—having qualified for and competed in the Ironman World Championships in both Kona, Hawaii and S...
In this episode of The Everyday Ironman Podcast, Mike and Ashley welcome Ryan Richter, a Canadian triathlete living in Atlanta, who recently raced Ironman 70.3 Augusta. Following last week’s recap, Ryan’s story highlights how two athletes can share the same race and conditions—but have completely different experiences. Ryan talks about his athletic background in volleyball, badminton, and adventure racing, and how that led him to triathlon. He also shares his training strategy, nutrition plan...
