Everyday Ironman Podcast

Επεισόδια

• 277 - Catching up with Angie Jackson 12.06.2026 1ώ 26λ

  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 sports. As a Black female athlete, Angie offers her perspective on competing in a sport where athle...
• 276 - DJ Humphreys 05.06.2026 1ώ 30λ

  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. 🏊🚴🏃 DJ sits down with Ashley Raines and Brian Weyenberg to break down the race — the preparation, the challenge...
• 275 - Jill Bartholomew 29.05.2026 1ώ 30λ

  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 races, including Ironman Jacksonville. Whether you're chasing your first finish line or hunting a PR, Jil...
• 274 - Doug Miller 22.05.2026 55λ

  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 Tollakson—confirming he’s just as awesome in person as he is online. Despite a few internet hiccups, the l...
• 273 - James Logan 15.05.2026 1ώ 13λ

  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 for the Ironman Foundation and has written a book, Just Keep Tri-ing, to help fund that goal. This is not our usu...
• 272 - Josh Sprague 08.05.2026 1ώ 17λ

  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, highlighting the unique challenges and fun each discipline brings. They dive into gear choices li...
• 271 - Bob Kerwin 01.05.2026 1ώ 28λ

  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 preparation, race-day mindset, and what it takes to stay consistent as an Age Group athlete. This conversat...
• 270 - Javier Clavelo 24.04.2026 1ώ 12λ

  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 radio and track & field announcing, and what race weekend really looks like behind the scenes....
• 269 - Wayne Forward 17.04.2026 1ώ 22λ

  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 preparation and mindset, and the tough decision to step off the course. Most importantly, Wayne shares pow...
• 268 - Christopher Sprowl 10.04.2026 1ώ 26λ

  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 HR of 209), and the reality of balancing training with family life. Race day brought unexpected ch...
• 267 - Naveen Mysore 03.04.2026 1ώ 16λ

  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 ultimately a journey toward becoming an Ironman in 2025. Naveen opens up about rebuilding both phys...
• 266 - Amanda Duling 27.03.2026 1ώ 11λ

  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 passionate about helping female athletes navigate challenges often left unspoken. We also dive into tria...
• 265 - Jessica Palatka 20.03.2026 1ώ 10λ

  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 early. She ran her first marathon at just 18 years old and has since completed an incredible 30 marath...
• 264 - Ironman 70.3 Dallas-Little Elm Race Preview 13.03.2026 51λ

  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 Like a Pro and break down the course after previewing it while filming race content. We also discus...
• 263 - Lars Meiner 06.03.2026 1ώ 38λ

  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 through his experience as a kite surfer and how those lessons translate to endurance sports. He also dis...
• 262 - Maiki Cofer 27.02.2026 1ώ 3λ

  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 finish, racing Ironman 70.3 Hawaii multiple times, and we discuss the cost to race there when you don...
• 261 - Jana Laughlin 20.02.2026 1ώ 23λ

  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 suggestion turned into her first triathlon just days later, and she’s been hooked ever since. Jana shares ...
• 260 - Adam Jones 13.02.2026 1ώ 10λ

  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 through his progression into triathlon, starting with a Sprint distance race and a Top 5 Age Group fini...
• 259 - Emma Tucker 06.02.2026 1ώ 32λ

  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, openly sharing her decision to undergo weight loss surgery and documenting the entire process on Instagra...
• 258 - Sarah Spooner 30.01.2026 1ώ 17λ

  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 training, work, and family commitments, the realities of time management, and the mindset shifts requi...