Everyday Ironman Podcast

In this episode, I speak to Rob Hutchings. Rob is currently living in New Zealand and has recently published a book titled Downriver Nomad: A Triathlete’s Adventures and Adversities into the Rapids . His book chronicles how he got introduced to the sport of triathlon as a teenager in Newfoundland Canada, discovered marathon swimming shortly after, received his degree in Chiroptic care in England,...

In this episode, I speak to 19 year old Brookelyn Coffey who recently completed Ironman Indiana. After establishing her athletic background, Brookelyn shares how she got started on her Ironman journey. To keep her dad company while he recovered from a stroke in 2019, they trained together to be ready for the 2020 season. Brookelyn confesses that she had wanted to join her parents and train for a t...

In this episode, I speak to one of the few finishers of the Texas Two Step. In October 2021 Waco, TX  hosted both the full and ½ distance Ironman race on the same weekend.  James is married with 3 adult children and works 60-70 hours per week as a Podiatric Surgeon. When he is not saving his patient’s feet, he is beating his own up on the racecourse. James has completed 16 full distance Ironman ra...

In this week’s episode we hear from Angie Jackson. Angie recently completed Ironman 70.3 Atlantic City and is on her quest to become an Ironman in 2022. Angie gives us an overview of her background and what compelled her to start her journey to becoming heart healthy. Angie is part of a very supportive group in her current town of Fayetteville, NC called Black Girls Run. It was through that group...

In this special episode, I give a detailed account of my experience in Waco for the Ironman 70.3 race. I explain how check-in went, share some advice I was given and acknowledge a few individuals that made an impact on me over the last few days. Support the show

After much fanfare and anticipation, it’s finally time to race. In this week’s update episode, I breakdown the last 2 weeks of training and what the next 2-3 days will look like. I give a detailed account of my nutrition plan and admit that I bought yet another piece of training equipment. Look for a special Race Report episode early next week and be sure to check out my interview with Angie Jacks...

In this episode we hear from Amanda McDonald. Amanda is a 3 time Ironman finisher and recently complete 2 full distance races in 6 days. Amanda got her competitive spirit as a child as she trained as a gymnast before suffering an elbow injury that caused her to pursuit a different sport. She discovered Rugby in college. She even became the captain of her Rugby club while living in China. After mov...

In this week’s episode we hear from Ron Dawson. Ron completed Ironman Tulsa this past summer and is currently training for the Boston Marathon which is scheduled for October 11,2021. Ron talks about his athletic background and how he realized a non-sports goal before setting into his “lazy years.” Now with the support of his wife of 38 years, Dee and his 5 grandchildren, he is able to manage his p...

In this episode I give an update on my personal journey. I give an overview of this weekend’s schedule and breakdown what I learned on a recent 52 mile ride. Next week there will be another interview to enjoy. A few weeks back I spoke to Ron Dawson. Ron completed Ironman Tulsa earlier this year and is currently training for the Boston Marathon. You can follow Ron on Instagram @rondawson.tri Suppor...

With only some friendly soccer experience and inspired by seeing the Brownlee brothers compete in the 2012 London Olympic games Yiannis joined a local running club with a friend.  Yiannis’ recent race experience includes: 38 Aquathlons that resulted in 29 Podium finishes with 7 race wins. A European Gold Metal for his Age Group, Bronze European Metal and 2 National Metals; also 5 Duathlons that re...

In this episode we hear from Helly Rodriguez who is a husband, father, full-time employee and competing in the Ironman 70.0 World Championship this weekend in St. George, UT. Helly shares how he went from someone that was overweight and grumpy to competing at the highest level.  Helly and his wife live in Florida and have 3 active children ages 7, 8 and 9. Helly describes himself as being in “terr...

 In this episode, Brad Kelley shares his diagnosis with Guillain-Barre Syndrome, a medical disorder that affects the immune system, and the prognosis that he “may never walk normal again.” He presents his determination to prove his doctors wrong and the journey he has traveled since that day in 2003. Six years later, after a chance meeting at the gym, Brad found himself signed up for a local sprin...

In this episode, I give an update on my training progress and hopefully the last update on my DIY Di2 bike upgrade. I also breakdown both what I eat each day and my nutrition plan for race day. I acknowledge more Instagram handles that provide inspiration to me each day. Support the show

In this episode 14X Ironman Finisher Troy  Clifton shares how he transitioned from his athletic career in High School of playing Football, Baseball and running Track into training for his 1st Marathon. I friend of his encouraged him to take up road cycling and before he knew it, or what it even was, he was registered for a Triathlon. Besides his 14 full distance races, he has completed 24 half dis...

In this week's episode I give an update on my replacement FROM goggles, by DIY Di2 bike upgrade, and breakdown my run training. I share where I am and what I have planned coming up over the next few weeks. I get to give a shootout to some Instagram inspirations that are keeping me moving forward!  Support the show

In this episode I was fortunate enough to speak to the 2012 Ironman World Champion Pete Jacobs. Pete was so much fun to talk to, he shared his thoughts on his performance in Hawaii and some of the things he has learned on the body’s ability to produce energy. He even give some advice that I have already put it to place in my own training. Support the show

In this week's episode I give an update on my calf "injury" and my warranty claim for my FORM Smart goggles. Also, I talk through my journey on the bike, my current bike plans, and my approach to training.  Support the show

In this episode Mike Bowers, who is currently preparing to race in the 2021 Ironman 70.3 World Championship in St. George, shares how he got his start in triathlon and how he trains while living in Belize.  When he wasn’t bragging about his wife Susie’s Ironman accomplishments, he shared a story of when he was able to race Kona, stressed the importance of fueling for the run while on the bike and...

In this episode, I give a training recap of the last 2 weeks. I explain how I am adjusting my plan to account for a few unexpected obstacles. I dive deeper into my swim journey, talk about where I am currently and share the single biggest gadget that help we go from swimming 1 lap at a time to swimming for distance during training. Support the show

In this episode  Jim Ristow, who is a 10x Ironman Finisher, shares his story.  Jim explains how he got his start in the sport, is very open about the races he was unable to finish and details his plan to complete races 11 and 12 with the goal of earning his opportunity to run down Ali’i Drive. We wish Jim all the best as he prepares for a busy race schedule ahead. Click here to be a podcast suppor...

In  the second episode I give an overview of where I am in my training for Waco 70.3 which is scheduled for October 24, 2021. I go into details of my day to day schedule and provide some insight into my strategy and approach.  Click here to be a podcast supporter. Support the show

In the pilot episode, John Lueder shares his Ironman story. John is husband to Lara, father of five children, and an attorney and managing partner of a law firm in Atlanta, GA. John is also a 3X Ironman finisher and is currently training for two full distance races this year. John hopes to finish twelve over the next years to earn his legacy and stamp his ticket to Kona. John shares some advice th...