515 : The Ultra Podcast
The best part of attending a 515km / Ultraman distance event is the life-long friendships you leave with. These events attract remarkable athletes from all walks of life and all corners of the globe. 515 : The Ultra Podcast invites you into the lives of these people who make up the Ultra family through conversations hosted by Larry Ryan.
Join us if you are an Ironman with an aspiration toward the 515km distance; if you are a seasoned veteran of Ultratriathlon; or you just want to fill your training hours listening to inspiring stories, about epic events, told by interesting people. There will be plenty of take-aways for your own training and/or your bucket list. For show notes and past guests, please visit the Podcast Website: https://515theultrapodcast.buzzsprout.com
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Episodes
94 episodes
S7E2 -- Age-Less at Ultraman Florida and UMAZ Athlete in Profile: Andy Yergler
Part 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 Walk...
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Season 7
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Episode 2
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1:52:13
S7E1 -- Ohana Guest : Billy Rickards
Billy 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 sen...
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Season 7
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Episode 1
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1:02:06
S6E13 -- Ultraman Florida 2025 Preview + Athlete in Profile (Nick Gillombardo)
Jen 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 ...
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Season 6
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Episode 13
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1:40:30
S6E12 -- Triathlon Legend : Bob Babbitt
On 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 ...
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Season 6
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Episode 12
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1:27:16
S6E11 -- 2024 UMWC Race Review with Gary Wang, Steve King, Ultra Chamba, and Jen Annett
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 break...
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Season 6
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Episode 11
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59:22
S6E10 -- UMWC Athletes in Profile -- Mark Moody & Keri Mandell
Happy 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...
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Season 6
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Episode 10
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1:18:38
S6E9 -- Jen Annett : 515 World Record Holder
Jen 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 ...
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Season 6
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Episode 9
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1:10:59
S6E8 -- Ultraman World Champions! Who's your fave?
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...
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Season 6
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Episode 8
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1:40:50
S6E7 -- Ohana Guest : Gerard Charlton (Iron, Ultra, Uber)
Gerard 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. I...
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Season 6
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Episode 7
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1:12:41
S6E6 -- Ohana Guest : Tony O’Keeffe – 3 time RAAM racer
Retired 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 s...
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Season 6
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Episode 6
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1:12:37
S6E5 -- Cycling Through Life with Ohana Guest Ingrid Hillhouse
Ingrid 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 3...
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Season 6
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Episode 5
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1:31:37
S6E4 -- The World’s First Female Uberman Finisher : Melissa Urie
She’s Iron. She’s Ultra. She’s Epic. After being the second woman ever to complete the Epic 5 in 2017, Melissa Urie set out for an even more superlative title – Uberman. With the help of her a...
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Season 6
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Episode 4
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1:23:59
S6E3 -- Steve King : Ask Me Anything!
Steve King is a foundational guest on this podcast. Even though he appeared in the first three episodes (S1E1)
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Season 6
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Episode 3
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1:25:13
S6E2 -- Women in Ultra : A Round Table Discussion
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
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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58:22
S6E1 -- Review / Preview : Ultraman Australia 2024 Champions & 2024 UltraMX 515 Non Stop
Two great races are highlighted in the first episode of the season.UM Australia + UltraMX 515 Non-StopFirst, I have a conversation with ...
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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1:23:35
S5E13 -- UM Australia 2024 Race Preview with RD Jeff Morris
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 to...
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Season 5
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Episode 13
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58:44
S5E12 -- Ultraman Arizona Champion 2024 : Michelle Vesterby
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 Championship...
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Season 5
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Episode 12
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55:54
S5E11 -- La Isla 520K Cozumel with Cesar Gilbert
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 ...
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Season 5
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Episode 11
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1:13:55
S5E10 -- Ohana Guest : Kate Bevilaqua -- Ultraman World Champion 2016
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 ...
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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1:06:49
S5E9 -- 515 Round Table Discussion : The State of Ultra Triathlon
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 hi...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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1:30:01
S5E8 -- Ohana Guest : Will Rogers - Ultraman and Ultra-Humanitarian
Will Rogers has travelled the world competing in 515 events which include Ultraman Canada, Ultra 520K Canada, Ultraman Hawaii, Ultra MX 515, Ultraman Florida, Ultraman Australia and Ultraman Israel. When not competing himself he is...
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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1:05:19
S5E7 -- Ohana Guest : Ross Welton 520K Canada Champion 2016
Ross Welton raced the Ultra 520K Canada two times as an athlete – one with greater success than the other. Ross shares how he, and his wife Katie, were both able to stand on top the podium at that race. These da...
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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1:03:57
S5E6 -- Ultraman Hall of Famer : Suzy Degazon
Fifteen time Ultraman Hawaii athlete, Suzy Degazon, joins me to speak about her recent induction into the Ultraman World Championships Hall of Fame that occurred at this year's event. Suzy has a prolific ultra ...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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1:22:23
S5E5 -- UltraCzech 515 Race Directors Jakub & Adam Atarsia
Returning guests, Jakub and Adam Atarsia share stories of brotherly competition in sports and how triathlon is growing in Northern Africa and the Czech Republic through the Ironman brand and the races that they put on. Toge...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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49:55
S5E4 -- Infinitri 515 Race Director : Manu Garcia
Manu Garcia, the race director of Infinitri 515, is my guest in this episode which was released early to coincide with race days of the 2023 version – October 19 - 21st.Being a triathlete himself, he decided to use hi...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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54:53