Everyday Ironman Podcast

Some comebacks are worth every mile. 🙌 Damien Black joins The Everyday Ironman Podcast to share his journey back into triathlon after stepping away from the sport. Over the last couple of years, Damien has reignited his passion for racing and is now setting his sights on one of the most iconic races on the global calendar — Ironman Australia. 🏊🚴🏃🇦🇺 Damien's story is one that will resonate...

In this episode of The Everyday Ironman Podcast, JJ Schuster joins Mike and Ashley for a conversation that covers everything from triathlon prep to life-changing purpose.  JJ shares that he and former guest/fill-in co-host Chris Curtis swim at the same pool, why being a physical list maker helps him stay locked in before races like Ironman 70.3 Boulder, and his thoughts on gravel biking and even B...

Ever wonder what goes into creating a race experience you'll never forget? 🎉🏁 Corey Roberts, the man behind RACE Awesome and race director for Ironman 70.3 Omaha and Ironman 70.3 Jones Beach, joins The Everyday Ironman Podcast to pull back the curtain on what it takes to put on world-class triathlon events. 🏊🚴🏃 An Ironman finisher himself, Corey brings an athlete's heart to every ra...

⚠️ This episode contains discussion of postpartum depression and suicidal ideation. Resources are available at 988 (call or text) and Postpartum Support International at 1-800-944-4773. Some friendships are forged in fire — and some are forged on the finish line. 💛🏁 Ashley Mohror and Chelsea Owens join Ashley Raines and Broccoli Rob for one of the most powerful conversations The Everyday Ironman...

Angie Jackson returns to The Everyday Ironman Podcast for her third appearance, joining us just six days after crossing the finish line at Ironman Jacksonville. In this inspiring conversation, Angie shares her race-day experience, the challenges she faced, and the lessons learned from another incredible Ironman journey. We also dive into an important discussion about representation in endurance sp...

DJ Humphreys is back — and a lot has changed. 🙌 Since his last appearance on The Everyday Ironman Podcast, DJ has made some bold life moves: he stepped away from truck driving to pursue a college degree in digital marketing, got married 💍, and kept chipping away at the sport he loves with several sprint triathlons under his belt. Now he's adding Ironman 70.3 Chattanooga to the list. 🏊🚴🏃...

Ashley Raines and Chris Curtis sit down with Jill Bartholomew — veteran triathlete, certified triathlon coach, professional bike fitter, and host of the Be Fierce & Tri Podcast. Jill brings a wealth of experience to the conversation, sharing insights from years of racing and coaching age group athletes at every level. In 2026, she's taking on an incredible challenge: four full Ironman rac...

In this episode of The Everyday Ironman Podcast , we welcome Doug Miller to the conversation for a fun and wide-ranging chat that every Age Group Athlete will enjoy. A member of Team Zoot and a Captain in the Sheriff’s Department, Doug brings discipline, humor, and real-life perspective to endurance sport. We dive into his recent purchase of two Diamond bikes and his experience meeting TJ Tollakso...

What's your excuse? James Logan was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer two years ago — and he's still racing. In this powerful episode, James joins the conversation to share his extraordinary journey through surgery, recovery, and relentless forward motion. With part of his liver and colon removed and his rectum fully gone, James refuses to stop. He's now on a mission to raise $100,000 f...

In this episode of The Everyday Ironman Podcast, accomplished endurance athlete Josh Sprague joins the conversation for a wide-ranging and entertaining discussion. As the founder of Orange Mud, Josh shares insights into designing practical gear for carrying hydration and nutrition during training and racing. The crew swaps stories from gravel riding, mountain biking, trail running, and triathlon,...

n this episode, Bob Kerwin returns to The Everyday Ironman Podcast to share what’s unfolded over the past two years. From finally meeting Ashley in person at the Boston Marathon to toeing the line at Nationals in Atlantic City, Bob reflects on the highs, challenges, and lessons learned along the way. He also dives into his experience completing Ironman Lake Placid, offering insight into preparatio...

In this episode of The Everyday Ironman Podcast , Mike and Ashley welcome Javier Clavelo—official announcer for Ironman 70.3 races across Mexico. Introduced by friend of the show JT Thomson, Javier shares his journey from Cuba to the finish line mic, fueled by a lifelong passion for culture, sport, and storytelling. He reflects on discovering endurance sports through his father, his background in...

In this episode of The Everyday Ironman Podcast, Wayne Forward returns from Australia fresh off racing Ironman New Zealand—and this time, he shares the full story behind his first DNF. From the highs of race build-up to the unexpected challenges on course, Wayne opens up about the physical and mental hurdles he faced. He dives into how being on holiday leading into race week impacted his preparati...

In this episode of The Everyday Ironman Podcast , Mike is joined by friend, co-worker, and first-time 70.3 finisher Christopher Sprowl. From staying at Mike’s house race week to toeing the line at the inaugural Ironman 70.3 Dallas-Little Elm, Chris shares his journey from college high jumper and high school swimmer to triathlete. They dive into wetsuit struggles, heart rate zones (including a max...

In this episode of The Everyday Ironman Podcast  with Ashley Raines and Chris Curtis, Naveen Mysore shares an incredible story of resilience, patience, and perseverance. After facing temporary paralysis, Naveen began his comeback with just a few minutes of walking each day, simply looking for a way to move forward during recovery. What started as a small step turned into a marathon goal—and ultima...

Amanda Duling joins The Everyday Ironman Podcast to share an inspiring journey that proves it’s never too late to transform your life. A Kansas-based athlete, wife of 20+ years, and mom to a high schooler, Amanda found endurance sports six years ago following gastric bypass surgery—and has since lost over 110 pounds. She opens up about how the triathlon community embraced her and why she’s passion...

In this episode of The Everyday Ironman Podcast , Ashley Raines and Chris Curtis are joined by Jes Palatka , a true example of what it means to pursue big goals alongside real life. Jes lives in Ohio, is the proud mom of three adult children, works full time at a university, runs a nonprofit, and is actively working toward her PhD—all while training for Ironman. Jes’s endurance journey started ear...

Tiffany and Caitlin Saunders—better known as Team Saunders Tri—return to The Everyday Ironman Podcast to preview the inaugural Ironman 70.3 in Little Elm, Texas. With a strong presence on social media and a reputation as accomplished triathletes, they were even featured in the race’s official announcement video. In this episode, Tiffany and Caitlin share insights from their YouTube series Train Li...

In this episode of The Everyday Ironman Podcast , Mike and Ashley welcome Lars Mainer , a Denmark native now living in the U.S. and a teammate of Ashley on Team Zoot. Lars shares how his endurance journey began in the marathon world before evolving into long-course triathlon, including racing Ironman Cozumel . The conversation goes beyond racing as Lars explains the science of wind propulsion thro...

In this episode of The Everyday Ironman Podcast , we’re joined by Maiki Cofer, who lives just minutes from Ironman World Championship in Kona—aka the place every triathlete dreams of racing. A longtime volunteer at the World Championship, Maiki gives real insight into qualifying from Hawaii and why it’s still far from easy. She shares her journey from a 2014 relay to her first Olympic-distance fin...

In this episode of The Everyday Ironman Podcast , Jana Laughlin joins the conversation for a wide-ranging and honest discussion about endurance sport, resilience, and balance. Jana growing up swimming recreationally before discovering cycling later in life while recovering from breast cancer—a journey that ultimately led her to meet her husband through the cycling community. A spontaneous suggesti...

In this episode of The Everyday Ironman Podcast , we’re joined by Adam Jones —recording remotely while stuck in the Atlanta airport—for a wide-ranging conversation that Age Group Athletes will truly relate to. Adam shares how his endurance journey began not with triathlon, but with RAGBRAI , the iconic 7-day bike ride across Iowa, sparking a lifelong passion for endurance sports. Adam walks us thr...

In this powerful and honest episode of The Everyday Ironman Podcast , we sit down with Emma Tucker , an Age Group Athlete from Australia whose journey to Ironman is nothing short of remarkable. Emma opens up about living an unhealthy lifestyle before a serious health scare pushed her to make a change that would alter the course of her life. Over the span of a year, she lost nearly 80 kilos , openl...

In this episode of The Everyday Ironman Podcast , Ashley sits down with newly turned pro triathlete Sarah Spooner to talk about what it really takes to level up—without leaving life behind. Sarah isn’t just racing at the highest level; she’s doing it while working full-time as a teacher, supporting her family, and raising her 9-year-old son alongside her husband. Sarah shares how she balances trai...

In this episode of The Everyday Ironman Podcast , Mike and Ashley are joined by Eric Hansen, the organizer of the iconic Mackinac Bridge Swim . Eric has led the event for the past five years, operating it as a non-profit and donating proceeds back to the communities on both sides of the bridge. Spanning 4.5 miles and separating Lake Michigan and Lake Huron, this swim is as meaningful as it is chal...