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Steve King is a foundational guest on this podcast. Even though he appeared in the first three episodes (S1E1) (S1E2) (S1E3), I am not sure that we know all about this man. So, I hosted an online Zoom meeting for anyone who wanted to show up and partake in the AMA with Steve.

This episode is the recording from that meeting. You can just look down at the resources and people mentioned to see what a wide variety of questions there was.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Ultra TriFest Canada
• Ultra 515 World Wide Championships
• Paris Olympics 2024
• Finding Ultra (book)
• Greenwood to Midway
• Penticton Pounders
• Peach Classic Triathlon
• International Ultra Triathlon
• Faceplants to Finish Lines (Podcast)
• Comrades Marathon
• Badwater
• World 100km Championships
• UM Australia
• UM World Championships
• UM Canada
• UltraCzech 515
• Ultra 520K Canada
• Ultra Tri 515 RD
• Run for One Planet
• UM Canada
• IM Canada
• UM Florida
• Otillo Swim Run Whistler
• Vasaloppet
• World Police and Fire Games
• Commonwealth Games
• FitSpeek Podcast
• Haney to Harrison 100km
• Detachment Technique

Shout outs and mentions in this episode:

• Rick Kent (S3E8)
• Evan Dunfee
• Eddy Merckx
• Axel Merckx
• Tom Bosworth
• Cowman A-Mooha
• Rich Roll
• Ron Zalko
• Lynn Van Ert
• Lucy Ryan (S2E5)
• Chad Bentley (S1E1)
• Tony Davis
• Sister Madonna Buder
• Jeff Morris (S5E13)
• Simon Cochrane (S4E8)
• Steven Ledger
• Shane Duffy (S4E5)
• Armando Armelini (S4E9)
• Maksim Kniazev (S1E4)
• Petr Vabrousek (S2E2)
• Dede Greisbauer (S3E13)
• Michelle Vesterby (S5E13)
• Kate Bevilaqua (S5E10)
• Chris MacDonald
• Kurt Madden (S5E3)
• Ardis Bow
• Scott Molina
• Richard Thompson
• Matt Hill
• Jean King
• Stephanie Tait
• Amy Van Tassel
• Van Sanchez (S2E13)
• Ana Gallardo Avila
• Tony O’Keeffe (S6E6)
• Dan Bodden
• Ryan McKenzie
• Jane Bockus (S1E4)
• Sheryl Cobb
• Dave Cobb
• Miro Kregar
• Jochen Dembeck
• Marty Raymond
• Peter Mueller
• Jen Annett
• Barry Berg (S1E9)
• Dale Tiessen
• Brian McKeever
• Kieiren Perkins
• Kevin Heinze (S4E11)
• Tim Franklin
• Gail Laux
• Ferg Hawke (S3E10)
• Rick Hansen
• Filip Vabrousek
• Arnaud Selukov (S2E3)
• Mika Selukov
• Peter Kotland
• Eric Seedhouse
• Rick and Dick Hoyt

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

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It’s another round table discussion on the state of Ultra. This time I have four female coaches join me to speak specifically about female participation in the sport.

Kate Bevilaqua from (S5E10) is back to lend her knowledge as a three time champion at Ultra 520K Canada, UM Australia, and the World Championships. She also brings years of coaching and her background as a professional long distance triathlete of nearly 20 years.

Kate is co-founder of GK Endurance coaching.

Christine Suter-Rosenfeld is another Ultra 520K Canada champion. Through her coaching services, “Reach, Stretch, Grow” she offers not just physical coaching; but also, counseling, as she has a Masters in Counselling, Psychology,

Shangrila Rendon who previously visited in (S3E3) is a two time Guiness Record setter, best selling author, and three time 515 racer. She is the founder of Feisty Fox Coaching.

The final panelist, Hillary Biscay, is a former pro triathlete with 66 ironman triathlons. In 2013 she became Ultraman World Champion after finishing second there in 2010,

Hillary is founder of Biscay Coaching and co-founder of Smashfest Queen clothing.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Ultra TriFest Canada
• Ultra 515 World Wide Championships
• UM Australia
• UM World Championships
• UM Canada
• Kate’s Thanyapura Training Camp in Phuket
• Smashfest Queen
• RAAM
• UM Arizona
• IM World Championship Kona
• Ultra 355 Australia

Shout outs and mentions in this episode:

• Dede Greisbauer (S3E13)
• Courtney Dauwalter
• Amy Robitaille (S3E5)
• Leanda Cave (S1E8)
• AA Girard
• Marla Zucht (S1E6)
• Christian Isakson (S3E5)
• Susan Evans (S3E6)
• Michelle Vesterby (S5E13)
• Claudia Flynn
• Sue Lau
• Melanie McQuaid
• Mike Plumb

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
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Two great races are highlighted in the first episode of the season.
UM Australia + UltraMX 515 Non-Stop

First, I have a conversation with the two champions of the 2024 UM Australia that recently wrapped in Noosa. Melinda Cockshutt and Anthony Vloedmans share how the race went for them this year and a little about themselves.

In the second part, friend of the show, Van Sanchez, is back again to introduce the twelve athletes who will be taking part in the gruelling UltraMX 515 Non-Stop (36 hours max - no sleep) on May 31 and June 1st. In a unique preview format, we have three of the athletes join us to explain why they are taking on the Non-Stop.

It will come as no surprise to regular listeners that all six guests have similar feelings about the events, the fellow competitors, and the amazing staff that put these together.
It’s a love fest for Ultra in our season 6 debut episode.

Melinda speaks about Heart of Courage. It is a charity that she founded with her friend and fellow UM Australia athlete Rebecca Hoesche. You can find out more about the charity and donate by following the links below.

Mainpage
https://www.heartofcourage.com.au/

The Heart of Courage Project focuses on improving regional cancer outcomes,​ proudly supporting and fundraising for Tour de Cure.
https://tourdecure.grassrootz.com/heart-of-courage/

We are working in Partnership with Landcare to buy and plant 1,000 trees to rejuvenate the bush/landscape in the Hastings Region
https://tourdecure.grassrootz.com/heart-of-courage/1000-trees-inspired-by-sadako-and-the-1000-paper-cranes

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Ultra TriFest Canada
• Ultra 515 World Wide Championships
• UM Australia
• Heart of Courage
• Ultra 355
• IM Cairns
• Triple 7 Marathon
• Ultra MX515
• Ultra MX 515 Non Stop

Shout outs and mentions in this episode:

• Steve King (S1E1) (S1E2) (S1E3)
• Claire Ferguson
• Rebecca Hoesche
• Alani Cockshutt
• Clayton Fettell
• Jeff Morris
• Aran Hayes
• Tony Goodyear
• Stacey Vloedmans
• Johno Cullen
• Shane Duffy (S4E5)
• Gail Laux
• Mitch Petersen
• Dave Wright
• Colin Noble
• Tony Horton
• Van Sanchez (S2E13)
• Francisco Barosso
• Salvador López Murillo
• Raymundo Rangel Rendón
• Edson Karlos Nevarez Gil
• Ivan Carrasco Chavez
• Daniel Alberto Cruz Ramírez
• Brad Max Allen
• Ramiro de Jesus Gutierrez Piedra
• Emma Lucy Centeno
• José Antonio Postigo Uribe (S3E4)
• Gloria Aguilera (S3E4)
• Karlo Mendoza Arancibia
• Will Rogers (S5E8)
• JD Tremblay (S3E12)

Show Contributors:

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

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