Show notes
In this episode, I place a Zoom call to the birthplace of Ultraman, Kailua Kona for a conversation with UltraMama, Jane Bockus. Jane was the Race Director of the Ultraman World Championships from 1992 - 2017 and remains the brand owner of Ultraman. She shares stories of the early days and her volunteer work with the Ironman World Championships.In the Ultraman Canada 2021 athlete profile section, I speak with a Russian athlete--Maxim Knyazev. He is the current course record holder of Siberman 515. Maxim shares some training ideas and his goals as an endurance athlete which includes his own personal call to reach Kona for the Ultraman World Championships.Resident raconteur, Steve King, drops by to share the Kona stories of the two original winners of Ultraman in 1983.Time Stamps & Topics: 01:20 Jane Bockus (UltramMama) Conversation 23:00 Crew Story : Rory Bass about athlete Genzo Eto 26:40 2021 UMC Athlete Profile : Maxim Knyazev 1:10:30 Steve King StoriesResources mentioned in this episode:Ultraman World ChampionshipKeauhou Canoe ClubSiberman 515Cappadocia Ultra Trail Race (Turkey)Shout outs and mentions in this episode:Curtis TylerKlaus HaetzelDon RyderSheryl and David CobbVito Bialla Miro KregarPetr VabroušekKurt MaddenArdis BowShow Contributors:Host : Larry Ryan Contributing Raconteur : Steve KingAnnouncer : Mary Jo DionneProduction : 5Five EnterprisesSponsor : Ultraman CanadaMusic : Run by 331For show notes and past guests, please visit the Podcast Website: https://515theultrapodcast.buzzsprout.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/515TheUltraPodcastIf 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 : [email protected]