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This episode has a number of past guests rejoining the podcast to discuss the 2024 Ultraman World Championships. First up are two of the four people who were inducted into the Ultraman Hall of Fame at this year's Thanksgiving breakfast. Gary Wang, who is a 20 time consecutive UMWC finisher, and Steve King (the voice of Ultraman).

I also check in with the two winners of the event. The men’s champion, Juan Bautista Castilla Arroyo, AKA Ultra Chamba, and the overall/women’s champion, Jen Annett.

Contact Chamba at his website : https://ultrachamba.es
Facebook: UltraChambaTri
Instagram : UltraChamba
Reach out to Jen at her website. #RaceTough
Instagram : annett_jen
Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Ultraman World Championships
• Ultraman Hall of Fame
• Western States
• Hurt 100
• Ultraman Canada
• UM Australia
• Ultraman Wales
• Ultraman Florida
• realendurance.com
• BC Athletics Hall of Fame
• Triathlon BC Hall of Fame
• Cascade Crest
• KOA Spain 515

Shout outs and mentions in this episode:

• Bo and Jamie Pardau
• Steve King (S1E1) (S1E2) (S1E3)
• Gary Wang (S2E6)
• Sheryl Cobb (S3E11)
• Tom Price
• Rat Pack
• Jen Annett (S6E9)
• Ellis Andrews
• Dave Wilson
• Wendy Minor
• Phil Macon
• Jackie Hofmann
• Lauren Fifthian
• Sherri Carney
• Jane Bockus (S1E4)
• Kurt Madden (S5E3)
• Ardis Bow
• Marty Raymond
• Tony O’Keefe (S6E6)
• Jochen "Joe" Dembeck
• Miro Kregar
• Peter Mueller
• Alexandre Ribeiro
• Jean King
• Tracey Preston
• Tara Norton
• Jason Annett
• Nixon Annett
• Kate Bevilaqua (S5E10)
• Antonina Reznikov
• Amy Van Tassel
• Amy Robataille (S3E5)
• Michelle Vesterby (S5E12)
• Dede Greisbauer (S3E13)
• AA Girard
• Rosa
• Daniella & Noah
• Peter Beauchamp
• Shellie Best

Show Contributors:

Host : Larry Ryan
Contributing Raconteur : Steve King
Announcer : Mary Jo Dionne
Production : 5Five Enterprises
Music : Run by 331

For show notes and past guests, please visit the Podcast Website: https://515theultrapodcast.buzzsprout.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/515TheUltraPodcast
Insta : 515theu

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Steve King and the race director of Ultraman Arizona, Jen McVeay, join me to preview the long awaited inaugural running of the race taking place March 11-13. We discuss the themes that cross through a number of the athletes as we introduce you to some of the racers and their crews.

Tallahassee resident and Big Sexy Racing athlete Jamie Harris (2018 and 2019 Ultraman Florida Champion) is my Athlete in Profile. We have a great discussion about her previous races and some of her personal challenges during the pandemic while trying to prepare for UMAZ.

Check out the 515 Podcast Facebook Ultra Race March Madness bracket pool.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Ultraman Arizona
• UMAZ Volunteer sign up
• UMAZ Facebook
• UMAZ Instagram
• Ultraman Florida
• Cadence Running
• Athletic Brewing Company
• AdventurUS Women
• UM Australia
• Team Everyman Jack
• Muller Bikes
• Full Moon Bicycles
• Badwater 135
• Ultraman World Championships
• Vancouver Sun Run
• Vancouver Half Marathon
• Sovereign 2 SilverStar
• Big Sexy Racing
• Ironman Florida
• Coach Chuck Kemeny (Lifesport)
• Can’t Hurt Me Book by David Goggins

Shout outs and mentions in this episode:

• Steve King
• Jen McVeay
• Fabia Maramotti
• Antonina Reznikov
• Jeff Fejfar
• James Scanlan
• Kiel Omerod
• Chuck Kemeny
• Armando Armellini
• Andy Mally
• Adam Grant
• Bill Owsley
• Vanuza Maciel
• Alexa Boyce
• Amy Butler
• Arnaud Winter
• Olga Padron
• Dan Beaver
• Hillary Biscay
• Meredith Terranova
• Paul Terranova
• Billy Rickards
• Saveria Mazzola
• Michelle Williamson
• Steven Keller S2E10
• Ally McNaughton
• Mary Latza
• Fiona Siemelink
• Hans Siemelink
• Mary Cavnar-Johnson
• Caroline Bloom S2E3
• John Riordan
• Miguel Madrid
• Nicole Suss
• Jake Suss
• Jodee Gamez
• Julie Riley
• Karime Nevarez
• Matt Barcus
• Kevin Esser
• Ben Hammer
• Jason Ream
• Jenica Barcus
• James Scanlan
• Ryan Rinear
• Keith Kennedy
• Gina Sege
• Jeremy Howard S2E8
• Chris Holtzner
• Joe Miller
• Chris Calimano
• Jordan Bryden S1E7
• Juan Craveri S1E5
• Nicole Benson
• Juan Coassolo
• Jesse Itzler
• Jim Grotkopf
• Elijah Harris
• Carla McDonald

Show Contributors:
Host : Larry Ryan
Contributing Raconteur : Steve King
Announcer : Mary Jo Dionne
Production : 5Five Enterprises
Music : Run by 331

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For the final episode of this season 515 is offering you a special double episode. This is Part B.
Link to Part A

My two Ohana guests today share a number of ideas that have propelled them to the top of the podium in world events in 2022. They are both in their 50’s; they both believe in doing more than just swimming, biking and running to stay in shape; and they believe the records they are setting are only there to push other women to break them.

Part A
My first guest, Dede Griesbauer, is currently the oldest pro triathlete on the planet at the age of 52. She smashed the 50 - 59 age group record at the Ultraman World Championship in 2022 where she topped the women’s podium against, what Steve King states is, one of the toughest women's fields to face off on the big island. Dede proudly coaches in the Julie Dibbens crew and is also a broadcaster for Ironman Live when not training or racing herself.

Part B
The second guest is Yvonne Timewell, amateur triathlete from Penticton, BC, who won the 2022 Ironman World Championship in the 55-59 age group. Yvonne used the toughness she learned on day 3 of the Ultraman Canada race in 2014 to propel her to multiple podium finishes in Kona over the years.

Both guests share great stories and tips that will surely entertain and help any athlete.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• IM UK
• Ironman World Championships
• Ultraman World Championships
• Ultraman Florida
• Wharton School of Business
• Vineman Triathlon
• IM Florida
• IM European Championship Frankfurt
• IM Coeur D’Alene
• Ironman Live
• Ultraman Arizona
• UB 515 Brazil
• UltraCzech 515
• Penticton Triathlon Club
• Zwift Team
• 2:18 Run
• KINeSYS Sunscreen
• Specialized Canada
• Lever Running System
• Normatec Boots
• Ironman Canada
• Ultraman Canada
• Ultra 355 Canada
• Stelvio Pass
• Oregon Gravel Grinder

Shout-outs and mentions in this episode:

• Jordan Bryden (S1E7)
• Karen Smyers
• Paula Newby-Fraser
• Katja Schumacher
• Kate Ligler
• Dave Griesbauer
• Julie Dibbens
• Laura Siddall
• Sophie Evans
• Tara Norton
• Leanda Cave (S1E8)
• Antonina Reznikov
• Rob Gray
• Matt Bottrill
• Barry Berg (S1E9)
• Kimmie Rouse
• Cameron Brown
• Siri Lindley
• Matt Lieto
• Mike Lovato
• Greg Welch
• Jane Bockus (S1E4)
• Gustav Iden
• Kristian Blummenfelt
• Sam Laidlow
• Chelsea Sodaro
• Lucy Charles-Barclay
• Manmadh Rebba (upcoming S4E2)
• Gunter Pilz (upcoming)
• Alexandre Luna (upcoming)
• Tim Don
• Sarah True
• Phil Nicholls
• Sebastian Kinley
• Lucy Ryan (S2E5)
• Tony Horton
• Steve Brown (S2E13) (S3E1)
• Amy Robitaille (S3E6)
• Steve King (S1E1) (S1E2) (S1E3)

Show Contributors:
Host : Larry Ryan
Contributing Raconteur : Steve King
Announcer : Mary Jo Dionne
Production : 5Five Enterprises
Music : Run by 331

For show notes and past guests, please visit the Podcast Website: https://515theultrapodcast.buzzsprout.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/515TheUltraPodcast
Insta : 515theultrapodcast
Email : [email protected]

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Some people make it to the 515 distance and still don’t find it to be far enough. Today’s UltraMX 515 Athlete in Profile, Carlos Pena, is one of those athletes. After previously completing the Mexican 515 race, he took on the non-stop 515 – two times. He has also completed triple and quintuple long distance triathlon events.

Next up for this man is a Deca in Mexico (10 long distance events in 10 days) and a continuous Deca in Brazil next spring.
Carlos shares information about his training volume as well as how he adjusts it depending on the event and many other tips about going long.

UltraMX 515 race director, Van Sanchez, joins me in the second part of the episode for a preview of all of the athletes who will be competing at the event from October 28-30th.

Follow the event as it happens from the races Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/ultramx_series/

In the third segment, Michelle Echeverria, joins the conversation to talk about the new Ultra 515 Texas that they are introducing to the world in May 2023. Stay tuned for race updates at https://www.instagram.com/ultratx515/

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• UltraMX 515
• UltraMX 515 Non-stop
• Deca Ultra Tri Mexico
• Brazil Deca Tri
• Blazing 7’s 100 mile
• Louisville IM
• Marathon Des Sables
• RAAM
• Ultra 355 Canada
• Breakfast with Bob Podcast
• Rich Roll Podcast
• Ultra 355 Cozumel
• IM Cozumel
• Ultra Guachochi
• IM Tempe
• IM Flagstaff

Shout outs and mentions in this episode:

• Sergio Corderio
• Shanda Hill
• Van Sanchez
• Brandon Pena
• Pantera
• The Eagles
• Steve King
• Ana Gallardo - Athlete
• Iñaki de la Parra
• Leoncio Sanchez
• Edwin Mendoza
• Esther del Rocío Alcántara Ávila (Tey) - Athlete
• Héctor “Capi” Torres
• Noemi Pichardov- Athlete
• Delia Lujan
• Gloria Aguilera
• Jose Postigo
• Rosalia Valdovinos - Athlete
• Mario Vazquez
• Alida Davis - Athlete
• Gustavo Borjon
• Luis Carlos Ávalos Luján - Athlete
• Carlos Arturo Galvis Fajardo - Athlete
• Mario Alberto Vazquez - Athlete
• Brad Allen - Athlete
• León Felipe Magno Galván Ramírez- Athlete
• Eduardo Torres Milan - Athlete
• Arcelia Pimentel Quinto
• Thania Torres Pimentel
• Kassandra Torres Pimentel
• Francisco Jose Garcia Camacho - Athlete
• Daniel Flores - Athlete
• Nick Mallett
• Alejandro Pelayo - Athlete
• Miguel Aguilar
• Jesus Ventura Rabago Estrada - Athlete
• Guillermina Lopez
• Angelica Rabago, Mina, Ventura Estrada
• Ramiro Gutiérrez - Athlete
• Michelle Cevicherria (Zion)

Show Contributors:

Host : Larry Ryan
Contributing Raconteur : Steve King
Announcer : Mary Jo Dionne
Production : 5Five Enterprises
Music : Run by 331

For show notes and past guests, please visit the Podcast Website: https://515theultrapodcast.buzzsprout.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/515TheUltraPodcast
Insta : 515theultrapodcast

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The Ultraman World Championships are coming next month. But today’s show has nine former World Champions telling stories about their experiences in Kona and about the lead up to the big race. It is just what you need to start getting excited or to take a trip down memory lane.
In coming episodes, listen for some conversations with 2024 Hawaii athletes.
You can go to my podcast website with the following link
https://515theultrapodcast.buzzsprout.com/
to find the full episodes of each of the guests
Kurt Madden S5E3 -- The World’s first Ultraman : Kurt Madden
Jordan Bryden S1E7 -- The Ultra Spectrum : Rookie to Champion (with guests Andrew Peterson & Jordan Bryden)
Mike Coughlin S2E7 -- A Conversation with 2015 UMWC Champion Mike Coughlin
Dede Griesbauer S3E13 (Part A) -- 2022 World Champions – Dede Griesbauer & Yvonne Timewell
Rob Gray S4E13 -- Ohana Athlete Rob Gray : Comrades Finisher
Simon Cochrane S4E8 -- UM Australia 2023 Preview & Profile of Simon Cochrane
Kate Bevilaqua S5E10 -- Ohana Guest : Kate Bevilaqua -- Ultraman World Champion 2016
Hillary Biscay S6E2 -- Women in Ultra : A Round Table Discussion
Amy Robitaille S3E5 -- Ultra 520K Preview
Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Ultra TriFest Canada
• Ultra 515 World Wide Championships
• Ultraman World Championships
• Ironman World Championships
• Ultraman Canada
• AMP Human https://amphuman.com/discount/JORDAN15 CODE :JORDAN15
• Psoas Recovery https://www.alethahealth.com/?ref=relentless. CODE: relentless
• JordanBryden.com
• UB 515
• Ultraman Florida
• IM Frankfurt
• IM Cozumel
• IM Cancun
• Ultraman Wales
• Smashfest Queen
• UM Australia
• Athletic Peak
• Badwater

Shout outs and mentions in this episode:

• Dave Scott
• Scott Molina
• Scott TInley
• Stu Mittleman
• Alexandre Riberio
• Jonas Colting
• Steve King (S1E1) (S1E2) (S1E3)
• Mike LeRoux
• Slater Fletcher
• Miro Kregar
• Jane Bockus (S1E4)
• Amber Monforte
• Hillary Biscay (S6E2)
• Ardis Bow
• Kevin Cutjar
• Tara Norton
• Leanda Cave (S1E8)
• Antonina Reznikov
• Matt Bottrill
• Barry Berg (S1E9)
• Inaki de la Parra
• Arnaud Selukov (S2E3)
• Jeremy Howard (S2E8)
• Ian Hersey
• Carl Read
• Steve Brown (S2E13)
• Steve Ledger
• Larissa Cochrane
• Richard Thompson
• Nicole Meier
• Michael W. Mahoney
• Laura Mahoney
• Pat Robitaille
• Amy’s Mom
• AA Girard
• Michelle Vesterby (S5E12)
• Emma Lucy Centino (S6E1)
• Shane Mascarin (S2E4)
• Mark Moody
• Keri Mandel
• Jen Annett

Show Contributors:

Host : Larry Ryan
Contributing Raconteur : Steve King
Announcer : Mary Jo Dionne
Production : 5Five Enterprises
Music : Run by 331

For show notes and past guests, please visit the Podcast Website: https://515theultrapodcast.buzzsprout.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/515TheUltraPodcast
Insta : 515theultrapodcast
Email : [email protected]

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