Find Your Finish Line with Mike Reilly

In our conversation, Steven discusses his training regimen, the lessons he learned from his family’s immigrant experience, and his relentless pursuit of big goals. He offers advice to aspiring entrepreneurs and endurance athletes, emphasizing the importance of perseverance and surrounding yourself with experienced mentors. Tune in for a deeply motivating episode as we explore Steven’s story of gri...

In this episode, I sit down with Audra Tassone, the Executive Director of the IRONMAN Foundation. We discuss the importance of hydration and nutrition during summer training, the incredible impact of the IRONMAN Foundation, and Audra’s inspiring career journey. Audra shares touching stories about the foundation’s work, including providing swim lessons and bikes to children, and her own path from a...

In this gripping episode of "Find Your Finish Line," I sit down with Brian Boyle, whose journey from a devastating car accident to becoming an Ironman athlete is nothing short of miraculous. Brian shares his harrowing experience of being crushed by a garbage truck, dying eight times on the operating table, and enduring 14 major surgeries. His resilience and determination led him from the brink of...

On this week's episode of "Find Your Finish Line," I sit down with one of the most consistent American triathletes, Skye Moench. Coming off a strong performance in Miami, Skye shares her rigorous training routines and the mental toughness needed to compete at the highest levels. We dive deep into the life of a professional athlete, exploring how she balances intense training with her personal life...

In this episode, I chat with Jess Gumkowski, four-time Ironman competitor and co-founder of Yogi Triathlete, who shares how integrating mindfulness with physical training can lead to faster and safer results. Jess discusses the transformative power of mindfulness practices and offers valuable insights into tr. training — a program designed to optimize performance with minimal injuries. Whether you...

In this gripping episode of "Find Your Finish Line," we sit down with Patrick Lange, the phenomenal athlete who not only clinched the IRONMAN World Championship twice but also broke the formidable eight-hour barrier in Kona. Patrick, who rewrote history with a marathon run that surpassed Mark Allen's 27-year-old record, opens up about his motivations, his challenges, and the profound experiences t...

In this episode of "Find Your Finish Line," we delve into Andrew Cartwright's inspiring journey from being financially cut off at 12 to becoming a multimillionaire by 17. Andrew, who has created over 30 companies and finished the grueling Ironman twice, shares the challenges and breakthroughs of his extensive career in business and the lessons he's learned along the way. Andrew's narrative is not...

In this uplifting episode of "Find Your Finish Line," we dive deep into the world of endurance sports and life's marathons with Beth McKenzie, a former professional triathlete, Ironman 70.3 Champion, and co-founder of WYN republic and MALO republic activewear. Join us as Beth shares her remarkable journey from a self-confessed non-athlete to a respected figure in the triathlon community, highlight...

In this exhilarating episode for 2024, we're thrilled to kick off the new year with an exceptional guest, Talbot Cox, a renowned triathlete, runner, and a visionary content creator in the world of triathlon. In this episode, we dive into Talbot's inspiring journey from a software developer to a trailblazer capturing the essence of triathlon through his lens. We discuss the challenges he faced, inc...

In this engaging episode of "Find Your Finish Line," Mike Reilly sits down with the formidable IRONMAN athlete, Meredith Kessler. At 45, Kessler, a mother of two and a veteran of 73 IRONMAN finishes, shares her remarkable journey in the world of endurance sports. From her early days of transitioning from field hockey to triathlons, to juggling intense training with motherhood, Kessler's story is a...

Sara Fix, a triathlete and entrepreneur joins the Find Your Finish Line Podcast. Sara shares her journey from horseback riding and marathon running to becoming an IRONMAN competitor. She recounts her first experience at Kona, the challenges of training and competing as an IRONMAN while raising a family, and her venture into triathlon retail. Sara also discusses her battle with neuroendocrine cance...

Welcome to a special edition of 'Find Your Finish Line.' In this episode, Mike takes a deep dive into the recently announced TriDot IRONMAN partnership. Join him as he engages in a conversation with Jeff Booher, the Founder & CEO of Predictive Fitness, the parent company of TriDot, and the esteemed TriDot coach and 6-time IRONMAN World Champion, Mark Allen. Get ready for an exclusive insight i...

In this inspiring episode of "Find Your Finish Line," Todd Crandell joins us, a remarkable individual whose journey from the depths of addiction and despair to the peaks of Ironman triumphs embodies the incredible power of the human spirit. Todd opens up about his lifelong struggle with suicidal thoughts and how he turned his life around, transforming his pain into a source of strength and resilie...

In today’s episode, we sit down with the extraordinary James Lawrence, better known as the Iron Cowboy. James is a man who has redefined the limits of human endurance by completing 50 long-distance triathlons in 50 days across 50 states. But his journey is about so much more than athletic prowess; it's about the resilience of the human spirit.   🔥 What You'll Learn: -The concept of "being game re...

In this groundbreaking episode, we feature Ashley Norton, who is set to make history at the IRONMAN World Championships on October 14th. Ashley is not just another competitor; she will be the first person to attempt this grueling event with Multiple Sclerosis and a pacemaker. Her journey from being a golfer to a triathlete has led her to adopt the name "Iron Heart Woman," and she's a living testam...

In this episode of "Find Your Finish Line," host Mike Reilly sits down with the legendary triathlete and coach, Mark Allen, to explore the highs and lows of the triathlon world in 2023. From standout performances by athletes like Daniella and Magnus Ditloff to the challenges posed by extreme weather conditions, this episode dives deep into what it takes to excel in this demanding sport. But it's n...

In this enlightening episode of "Find Your Finish Line," I sit down with the dynamic Peter Shankman to delve deep into the world of ADHD. Shankman, renowned for his achievements and candidness about his ADHD journey, shares how he transformed what many see as a challenge into a remarkable strength. From rigorous exercise routines to personal anecdotes, Shankman offers a fresh perspective on neurod...

Join me for another captivating episode of "Find Your Finish Line" as I sit down with the incredible Kim Clark, better known as Track Club Babe. With an impressive following of 225,000 on Instagram, Kim's microblogs offer daily doses of inspiration, encouragement, and invaluable training advice derived from her years of running experience. From a disastrous six-hour marathon in high school to her...

Just wrapped up an insightful session of the "Find Your Finish Line" podcast featuring the incredible triathlete, Michellie Jones. We embarked on a journey through her storied career, shedding light on her relentless tenacity, the battles she conquered, and how the sphere of sports sculpted her resilience. From her humble beginnings in horse riding to claiming the mantle as a two-time ITU world ch...

On this episode of the Find Your Finish Line podcast, I'm joined by Dan Jaworski. A hero in his own right, Dan shared his life-altering journey that began with a diagnosis of Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), a precursor to Alzheimer's disease, after he found himself forgetting things during a family trip and struggling to remember familiar routes. But far from being a story of defeat, Dan's narrat...

Our exceptional guest today is Bob Gitsham. A man who embodies the tenacity, determination, and resilience that we often talk about in our journey to the finish line. Now Bob's story isn't your regular triumph over trials tale; it is an extraordinary testament to the human spirit's power to overcome life-altering adversities. Four years ago, Bob was involved in a devastating car crash, which resul...

As a First Lieutenant, Melissa made history as the first female American soldier to lose a limb in active combat during her deployment to Iraq in 2004. Despite this harrowing experience, she was awarded the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star and made a promise to herself to not let losing a leg slow her down. Four years later, Melissa made history once again as the first Iraq War veteran to qualify...

In this episode of the Find Your Finish Line Podcast, I am thrilled to have professional triathlete Ben Hoffman join me for an in-depth conversation about his incredible sports career. Originally from Grand Junction, Colorado, Ben has become one of the most decorated US professional triathletes in the last 15 years. Ben has 8 IRONMAN  Champion titles to his name, and has achieved both 2nd and 4th...

In this Find Your Finish Line episode, I'm joined by an extraordinary individual, Hari Budha Magar. Hailing from Nepal in South Asia, Hari is a mountaineer and adventurer who has broken multiple records in his career. But what sets Hari apart is his incredible resilience and determination in the face of adversity.   In 2010, Hari was serving as a British soldier in Afghanistan when he lost both hi...

Lesley Paterson was born and raised in Scotland and is a three-time Xterra World Champion, actor, screenwriter, executive producer, and author. Lesley joins the show to discuss co-writing and producing the movie All Quiet on the Western Front. All Quiet on the Western Front tells the gripping story of a young German soldier on the Western Front of World War I. The movie has been nominated for nine...