Everyday Ironman Podcast

What does it take to tackle two Ironman-distance challenges in one weekend? 💪 This week on The Everyday Ironman Podcast , Les Shaeffer joins the conversation to share his endurance journey, competitive mindset, and experience completing the incredible Wisconsin Double! Les and Ashley both race for Team Heartland in the Ozarks, bringing a shared team connection to the discussion. Although Les grew...

This week on The Everyday Ironman Podcast, we welcome Jason Aarhus fresh off the Barkley Fall Classic, one of the most brutal and legendary trail races in the world. Jason gives us a vivid breakdown of the course, including the infamous off-trail climbs known as Rat Jaw, Meth Lab, and Testicle Spectacle, and what it really feels like to claw your way up them. Here's the part that will make ev...

On this episode of The Everyday Ironman Podcast, Pam and Kevin Coleman join the conversation. Kevin, an active poster in the Pathetic Triathletes Group, and Pam bring plenty of personality—and an impressive collection of endurance experiences—to the show. Kevin shares how he turns the stress of teaching Pre-K through 5th grade music into energy for leading high-energy Latin dance classes, teaching...

This week on The Everyday Ironman Podcast, we sit down with Kyle Berry — Instagram personality and one of the most refreshingly honest voices in the triathlon space. Kyle doesn't post the highlight reel. He shares the good, the bad, and the genuinely hard parts of training when the goal isn't a podium, it's just showing up and doing the work, even while carrying a few extra pounds a...

In this episode of The Everyday Ironman Podcast, Ana Stevens and Olivia Camp join the conversation to share their recent experiences at the Chicago Triathlon! Ana, daughter of previous guest John Stevens, and Olivia have been friends for years and grew up participating in sports together, making their journey into triathlon a natural extension of their shared athletic backgrounds. We talk about th...

This week on The Everyday Ironman Podcast, we welcome Eren Hasan to talk about his journey into the sport and his race at Ironman 70.3 Duisburg — a race he won't fully remember, and not by choice. Eren opens up about learning to swim as an adult and making the leap from a road bike to a TT bike, sharing what surprised him along the way. He's also honest about breaking one of triathlon&ap...

Sean Duffey joins Mike and Ashley for a conversation that blends family, youth sports, and the journey into triathlon! 🏊‍♂️🚴‍♂️🏃‍♂️ Sean grew up playing baseball and basketball and now coaches his own children in youth sports. That leads the crew down an interesting rabbit hole: Why is youth soccer so popular in America, yet the U.S. hasn’t embraced the sport quite like the rest of the world?...

This week on The Everyday Ironman Podcast, we head to New Zealand to catch up with Murray Drinnan — proof that it's never too late to become an endurance athlete. Murray didn't lace up his running shoes until age 57, and since then he's built a résumé most lifelong athletes would envy. Murray takes us back to his first Ironman, complete with the rookie mishaps every first-timer can...

Ashley’s favorite Instagram personality, Mary Brown, joins Mike and Ashley for a fun conversation about her journey from basketball courts in France to the world of endurance sports! 🇫🇷🏀🏃‍♀️ Mary started running during business school, completed the LA Marathon in 2016, and discovered triathlon in 2025 after tackling an ultramarathon. After completing Ironman 70.3 La Quinta in December 2025, she...

This week on The Everyday Ironman Podcast, we sit down with Damon Watson for a conversation you won't forget. Damon's story defies every stereotype about who gets to call themselves an endurance athlete. A Princeton grad with a Harvard law degree, Damon's path took a dramatic turn — time served in LA County, years living on Skid Row, and a return trip to San Bernardino County jail,...

This week on The Everyday Ironman Podcast, Lori Elliott joins us for an incredible conversation about how endurance sports have transformed her life. With previous guest Brian Weyenberg filling in as co-host for Mike, Lori shares the story of a childhood accident that threatened her ability to run—and how that setback ultimately led her to triathlon after getting bored with just running. Her endur...

What does it take to run one of the most legendary ultra race series in the world? Ryan Cooper knows. 🏔️ Ryan joins The Everyday Ironman Podcast straight from the operational heart of UTMB North America, where he oversees logistics for half of their North American race series. But before the behind-the-scenes work, there was a personal journey into endurance sports that will resonate deeply with e...

Ready to take your triathlon adventures off the beaten path? In this episode of The Everyday Ironman Podcast , we welcome Paul Gigliotti and Nathan King , the race directors of XTERRA Branson , to answer all the questions first-time off-road triathletes are asking. After recently purchasing her first full-suspension mountain bike, Ashley reached out to Paul and Nathan to learn what it takes to mak...

Want to level up your training? Coach Josh Venis has you covered. 🎯 Josh joins The Everyday Ironman Podcast to deliver a masterclass for age group athletes at every level. Whether you're a seasoned racer or just getting started, Josh's coaching insight is practical, actionable, and immediately applicable to your next training block. 💪 Fresh off completing Ironman 70.3 Happy Valley, Jos...

At 85 years young, Australia's Alf Lakin proves that age is no barrier to chasing finish lines.  In this inspiring episode of The Everyday Ironman Podcast , Alf shares his remarkable journey from a track and field athlete to becoming a seven-time World Championship competitor in triathlon and duathlon after discovering the sport in 2016. We laugh about Ashley's pre-show technology coachi...

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,...