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515 : The Ultra PodcastS7E4 -- UM Australia 2025 Race PreviewSend us a textUM Australia race director, Jeff Morris, joins me to present the field 41 athletes who are toeing the line of the 10th anniversary race. Trying to highlight this many athletes is tough work, so we also recruited the knowledge of the race announcer, Tim Franklin. In addition to finding out about the athletes, we discuss parts of the course and what the first ever Live Stream event will entail. Use the link below to set up notifications.LiveStreams links: https://www.youtube.com/@515TheUltraPodcast2025-05-022h 00515 : The Ultra PodcastS7E3 -- Ohana Guest : Fernando LopezSend us a textFernando Lopez is an Ironman Gold All World Athlete and a seasoned endurance athlete who has completed more than 200 races, including 26 world Championships with several podiums. HIs races include 10 Extreme Triathlons, 3 Ultramans, over 50 Ironmans, and 4 times at the Boston Marathon. He also did the Houston marathon four times in one day. This legendary racer has stories about a variety of extreme events all around the globe. If you are looking for that “next thing’, this episode likely has the answer. Fernando has a side business of coaching in which...2025-04-0458 min515 : The Ultra PodcastS7E2 -- Age-Less at Ultraman Florida and UMAZ Athlete in Profile: Andy YerglerSend us a textPart one of this episode is a Ultraman Florida recap. First, I am joined by the youngest ever competitor to complete Ultraman Florida, Jacob Beldick. Followed by the newest 60-69 age group world record holder, Dougin Walker. Both athletes share their stories about the 2025 race. One is told from the front of the field and the other from the rear, but they both had amazing experiences.In part two, I have an Ultraman Arizona (March 21-23, 2025) athlete preview including Andy Yergler who...2025-03-141h 52515 : The Ultra PodcastS7E1 -- Ohana Guest : Billy RickardsSend us a textBilly RIckards is a veteran 515 racer that helps others to get to the finish line as an amazing crew person. He lives Aloha, Ohana, Kokua within the Ultra Fam. As a person who has chosen to call Hawaii home; it only makes sense that he has a strong connection to the island values.Do you like dolphins? Then you have even one more reason to tune in to this episode.Resources mentioned in this episode:Dolphin QuestLavamanHonu 70.3Ironman World ChampionshipsUltraman World ChampionshipsUnstoppable: The Smart Tra...2025-02-211h 02515 : The Ultra PodcastS6E13 -- Ultraman Florida 2025 Preview + Athlete in Profile (Nick Gillombardo)Send us a textJen McVeay joins me in this episode to preview the field of athletes toeing the line at 2025 Ultraman Florida, February 14-16th. We are joined by to 2 time Ultraman Champion Steve Keller.Steve offers the perspective of previous champion, current athlete, and current coach. Steve has embarked on a special journey that he reveals in our conversation. First to Five Youtube Page : https://youtube.com/@firsttofive?si=VrnzTnC0vs7cr4OjFollowing the preview, I am joined by another of the 2025 athle...2025-01-311h 40
Diehlman at HalftimeSeason 2, Episode 14- No Looking BackSend us a textIn this week's episode of "Diehlman at Halftime," I discuss:Highlight: Denver NuggetsLowlight: Minnesota TimberwolvesRandom Stat: Nick Richards' solid debut with the Phoenix SunsGame of the Week: Boston Celtics @ L.A. ClippersAlso, listen to the perspective of our featured guest, Danny Ryan! (Follow him on Twitter @dannyry02 and Instagram at @dannyryan_)."Aurora" interlude music written by Jeff Kaalehttps://uppbeat.io/t/jeff-kaale/auroraLicense code: HJ6W88QKKUB00FNS2025-01-2025 min515 : The Ultra PodcastS6E12 -- Triathlon Legend : Bob BabbittSend us a textOn today's episode of 515 The Ultra Podcast, we're joined by a true legend. Bob Babbitt is the voice behind one of the most celebrated radio programs and podcasts in endurance sports – Competitor Radio and Breakfast with Bob.He is also a visionary community builder as a co-founder of Competitor Magazine and the Challenged Athletes Foundation.His impact on the sport is undeniable, earning him inductions into both the USA Triathlon Hall of Fame and the Ironman Hall of Fame. 2025-01-101h 27515 : The Ultra PodcastS6E11 -- 2024 UMWC Race Review with Gary Wang, Steve King, Ultra Chamba, and Jen AnnettSend us a textThis 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 A...2024-12-2059 min515 : The Ultra PodcastS6E10 -- UMWC Athletes in Profile -- Mark Moody & Keri MandellSend us a textHappy Thanksgiving USA!When Thanksgiving rolls around 515 athletes know that it is time for the Ultraman World Championships.In this episode I speak with two athletes who will be competing in this year’s race.Mark Moody is an EMT from Bellevue Washington who holds the 60+ age group record at Ultraman Canada. He has crewed numerous times at 515 races around the world and is now ready for his own adventure on the island. He doesn’t take things too seriously when at these events...2024-11-281h 18515 : The Ultra PodcastS6E9 -- Jen Annett : 515 World Record HolderSend us a textJen Annett drops by to speak about her recent record setting 515 race in Canada and preparations to take on the Ultraman World Championships at the end of the month. Jen has not had the best luck when racing as a pro at the Ironman World Championships in Hawaii, but this time she has the backing of her entire community and she is ready for the challenge. She also shares her Precision nutrition plan for racing for those who are looking for racing tips. Link...2024-11-081h 10515 : The Ultra PodcastS6E8 -- Ultraman World Champions! Who's your fave?Send us a textThe 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...2024-10-181h 40515 : The Ultra PodcastS6E7 -- Ohana Guest : Gerard Charlton (Iron, Ultra, Uber)Send us a textGerard Charlton has had a pre Ultraman sporting career and post Ultraman sporting career.Like most athletes, pre Ultraman, Gerard was all about racing Ironman in Penticton (11 times) and just trying to get a little faster. In 2005, with some prodding from Steve King, Gerard took on Ultraman Canada. At that time in his life, his sports became more about meeting the challenge and doing it for a greater good. These challenges included him becoming the third ever Uberman finisher and completing the Canadian Death Rac...2024-09-271h 12515 : The Ultra PodcastS6E6 -- Ohana Guest : Tony O’Keeffe – 3 time RAAM racerSend us a textRetired Lieutenant-Colonel, Anthony O’Keeffe, member of the 2003 Canadian Armed Forces Sports Hall of Fame, joins me to discuss his sporting career. A career that includes 33 Ironmans, 9 Ultraman Hawaii races, and 3 solo RAAM races. Tony shares many tips on how to race these events based on the mistakes that he endured and the successes that he achieved. We discuss his career in the Canadian Armed Forces and how that supported his sporting goals in life. Now living in Ferrara, Italy, Tony is enjo...2024-09-061h 12515 : The Ultra PodcastS6E5 -- Cycling Through Life with Ohana Guest Ingrid HillhouseSend us a textIngrid Hillhouse is a farmer, a coach, and an addiction expert due to her life experiences. She is a six time 515 distance racer who turned to ultra cycling and randonneuring. We discuss races such as Ultraman, San Diego 300, and Paris-Brest-Paris. She is very open about her life experiences and how they have all brought her to where she is today – In Kona!Soon she will be releasing her book, Cycling through Life, which accounts her cycling experiences wrapped in her repeated cycles of addiction. As a...2024-08-161h 31