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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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