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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

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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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UM Australia is the focus of this episode once again – like it was a year ago in (S4E8) . I caught up with race director, Jeff Morris, to preview the 40 athletes who are toeing the line in Noosa on May 11-13th.

With only four previous competitors in this year's field there isn’t an outright favourite, like last year’s, Simon Cochrane; but the women’s field looks to be very competitive. We discuss all of the athletes and some of the crew members that are returning as Ohana to support. Take this opportunity to learn more about this 515 race that has been running since 2015.

Follow the athletes on Facebook during the race : https://www.facebook.com/UltramanAustralia

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Ultra TriFest Canada
• Ultra 515 World Wide Championships
• UM Australia
• Ultra 355 Australia
• Hervey Bay 100
• 515 Podcast : S5E9 -- 515 Round Table Discussion : The State of Ultra Triathlon
• Ironman World Championships
• Ultraman Arizona
• Heart of Courage Project
• IM Cairns
• Ultra MX 515
• Ultra MX 515 Non Stop
• Challenge Roth
• Ultraman Canada

Shout outs and mentions in this episode:

• Shane Duffy (S4E5)
• Simon Cochrane (S4E8)
• Tony Horton
• Hayden Lyons
• Nick Mallett ​​ (S2E12)
• Dale Jordan
• Mel Kemp
• Peter Hudson
• Joseph Clark
• Tiffany Dahl
• Steve King (S1E1) (S1E2) (S1E3)
• Michelle Vesterby (S5E13)
• Carl Read
• Jessica Dudley
• Sawangjit Sae-Ngow
• Claire Ferguson
• Rebecca Hoschke
• Melinda Cockshutt
• Sharon Andronaco
• Ben Amery
• Alex Cleary
• Vishesh Madan
• Joshua McAskil
• Boris Bakouline
• Matthew O’Brien
• Tim Jensen
• NestorOchoa Rivera
• Erica Lumb
• Aran Hayes
• Tim Franklin
• Chris Allison
• Andrew Strickland
• Anthony Vloedmans
• Joe Stallard
• Mark Renfree
• Paul McDonald
• Jason ‘massive head’ Ey
• Benjamin Cummings
• Noe Duran Luna
• Mahesh Prajapati
• Travis Coulson
• Ian Blatchford
• Kannan Murugasan
• Tony Goodyear
• AdrianCopeland
• Gail Laux
• Anthony Lucas
• Stuart Payne
• Paul Giddings
• DennisDevereaux
• Catherine Beeson
• Ann Evans
• Kate Bevilaqua (S5E10)
• Melissa Urie (Coming S6E1)
• Steve Brown (S2E13)
• Lucy Ryan (S2E5)
• Will Rogers (S5E8)
• Chad Bentley (S1E1)

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Host : Larry Ryan
Contributing Raconteur : Steve King
Announcer : Mary Jo Dionne
Production : 5Five Enterprises
Music : Run by 331
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In this episode, Danish professional Ironman triathlete, Michelle Vesterby, talks about her recent win at her first 515 distance event – Ultraman Arizona. Michelle has competed nine times at the Ironman World Championships in Kona and now may be looking at a November trip to Hawaii.

Michelle’s motto, “Keep Smiling”, was tested in Arizona, but her crew helped to keep her on the course and set UMAZ record times, for women, for each of the three days.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Ultra TriFest Canada
• Ultra 515 World Wide Championships
• Ultraman Arizona
• Club La Santa
• Michelle Vesterby website (coaching)
• Tri-training for Women (book)
• Keep Smiling (book)
• Ironman Arizona
• Ironman Lanzarote
• Ironman Texas
• Ironman World Championships
• Norseman Xtreme
• Ultraman Canada
• Ultraman Hawaii
• Ultra 515 Brazil
• Uberman
• Badwater135

Shout outs and mentions in this episode:

• Lars Schmidt
• Claus Vesterby
• Legoland
• Cannondale
• Marcus (son)
• Quang -- Artist for bike
• HIlary Biscay
• Dede Griesbauer (S3E13)
• Kate Bevilaqua (S5E10)
• Leanda Cave (S1E8)
• Simon Cochrane (S4E8)
• Amy Robataille (S3E5)
• Pia Groennemose
• Preston Miller
• Maggie Walsh
• Maxim Knyezev (S1E4)
• Jen McVeay (S2E8)
• Fernando Lopez

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Show Contributors:

Host : Larry Ryan
Contributing Raconteur : Steve King
Announcer : Mary Jo Dionne
Production : 5Five Enterprises
Music : Run by 331
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Today’s Ohana guest is all heart and one kidney. Race director of Ultra La Isla 520, Cesar Guilbert, is a live kidney donor who was inspired by team Hoyt to take on UltraMX 515 with his friend, Aarón Reza Lozoya, who is a person with quadriplegia.

His story is one of living life in peace by recognizing balance and he tries to share this through La Tribu collective.

We also talk about his race and some of the people that will be attending this year which is happening March 30 - April 2.
Follow the race on Instagram.
La Tribu Website

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Ultra TriFest Canada
• Ultra 515 World Wide Championships
• Team Hoyt Youtube video
• Boston Marathon
• Vibram
• Cozumel 70.3
• UltraMX 515
• La Tribu Collective

Shout outs and mentions in this episode:

• Team Hoyt
• Aarón Reza Lozoya
• Van Sanchez (S1E6) (S2E13) (S3E9)
• Mario Quintero
• Lucy Ryan (S2E5)
• Bethzabe Vazquez
• Jonathà Pérez
• Bárbara Guerra
• Dr Subash Powar

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Show Contributors:
Host : Larry Ryan
Contributing Raconteur : Steve King
Announcer : Mary Jo Dionne
Production : 5Five Enterprises
Music : Run by 331
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Kate Bevilaqua has nearly 20 years of professional triathlon experience. She is the winner of three Ironman races, the women's champion of Ultraman World Championships, and the first woman to win an ultra triathlon outright at Ultra 520K Canada in 2016.

Kate continues to race the pro circuit along with her husband, Guy Crawford. Together they run GK Endurance, their one-on-one coaching business. In this episode we discuss her 515 career, her coaching philosophy and her opinions on pro triathlon – present and future. She also shares some of her pro tips, favourite races and most importantly, some of her mistakes.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Ultra TriFest Canada
• Ultra 515 World Wide Championships
• Ultra 520 K Canada
• Ultraman World Championships
• Christ Church Grammar School
• Ironman World Championships
• IM Coeur d’alene
• IM New Zealand
• IM Western Australia
• Kate’s finish at IM WA.
• Tri Travel
• Busselton 70.3
• IM Korea
• IM Louisville
• IM Lanzorte
• Busso 100
• Karri Valley
• Phuket Triathlon
• Ultraman Australia
• Tarawera Ultra-Trail
• GK Endurance
• Taiwan 70.3
• Challenge Wanaka
• Challenge Korea
• Challenge Taiwan

Shout outs and mentions in this episode:

• Lucy Ryan (S2E5)
• John Shields
• Jeff Shields
• Joanna Lawn
• Rebecca Keat
• Shane Smith
• Guy Crawford
• Ross Welton (S5E7)
• Ruth Chang
• Dustin Gilbert
• Hiliary Biscay
• Steve King (S1E1) (S1E2) (S1E3)
• Juan Arroyo
• Simon Cochrane (S4E8)
• Steve Brown (S2E13)
• Dede Greisbauer (S3E13)

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

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Over 150 years of experience are on the podcast today. A big list of big names in the Ultraman/515 world join me for a round table discussion. All of my guests bring unique experiences and backgrounds as we establish some history of the sport before discussing its current state and where we see it moving in the future.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Ultra TriFest Canada
• Ultra 515 World Wide Championships
• Ultraman Hawaii
• Ultraman World Championships
• UM Arizona
• UM Florida
• Ultraman Wales (UMUK)
• Ultra MX 515
• UM Canada
• Ironman Canada
• UltraCzech 515
• Ultraman Israel
• Sahara Triathlon
• Ultra 355
• Siberman
• Ultraman India
• Ultra Tri 515 RD (Dominican)
• Ultra 520 K Canada
• Ironman World Championships
• Ultraman Australia

Shout outs and mentions in this episode:

• Kurt Madden (S5E3)
• Nick Mallett ​​ (S2E12)
• Petr Vabrousek (S2E2)
• Ben Peresson (S5E1)
• Alex Luna (S4E6)
• Jeff Morris (S4E8)
• Steve King (S1E1) (S1E2) (S1E3)
• Jen McVeay (S2E8)
• Jim Collins
• Curtis Tyler
• Jane Bockus (S1E4)
• Steve Brown (S2E13)
• Jean King
• Maria Brown
• Simon Smith
• Tony Horton
• Lucy Ryan (S2E5)
• Consuela Lively
• Darren Welsh
• Claire Peresson
• Cory Foulk
• Alexandre Ribeiro
• Sergio Cordeiro
• Paulo Calil
• Hayden Lyons
• Van Sanchez (S1E6) (S2E13) (S3E9)
• Rick Kent (S3E8)
• Don Isbell
• Virgina Isbell
• Rudy von Berg
• Carlos Dolabella
• Ivan Albino
• Simon Cochrane (S4E8)
• Lionel Sanders
• Sheryl Cobb (S2E6) (S3E11)
• Dave Cobb (S2E6)
• Kate Bevilaqua (S5E10)
• Amy Van Tassel
• Antonina Reznikov
• Dede Greisbauer (S3E13)
• Richard Thompson
• Maxim Knyezev (S1E4)
• Vanuza Marciel
• Brad Sawa
• Scott Molina
• Scott Tinley
• Dave Scott
• Mark Allen
• Martin Luther King Jr.
• Amy Robataille (S3E5)
• A.A. Girard
• Leanda Cave (S1E8)
• Carl Read
• Chris McDonald

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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