Want to level up your training? Coach Josh Venis has you covered. 🎯

Josh joins The Everyday Ironman Podcast to deliver a masterclass for age group athletes at every level. Whether you're a seasoned racer or just getting started, Josh's coaching insight is practical, actionable, and immediately applicable to your next training block. 💪

Fresh off completing Ironman 70.3 Happy Valley, Josh digs into some of the most talked-about training topics in triathlon — the role of music in your workouts, how to structure a smart marathon training plan, and his top five tips for training in the heat. 🎵🏃☀️

Josh brings the kind of coaching wisdom that is worth a pretty penny — but he's giving our listeners some great insight right here.

Grab your headphones, hit play, and take notes. This one's a keeper. 🎙️📝

You can find him at https://www.veniscoaching.com.

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At 85 years young, Australia's Alf Lakin proves that age is no barrier to chasing finish lines.

In this inspiring episode of The Everyday Ironman Podcast, Alf shares his remarkable journey from a track and field athlete to becoming a seven-time World Championship competitor in triathlon and duathlon after discovering the sport in 2016. We laugh about Ashley's pre-show technology coaching session before diving into Alf's incredible mindset, including his personal motto: "If I can start a race, I want to finish it."

Alf explains the standard Super Sprint triathlon distances, why Sprint and Super Sprint racing remain his favorites, and offers valuable advice on longevity, including trusting your body while maintaining a strong relationship with your doctor. We also discuss whether age-adjusted swim cut-off times should exist, making for a thoughtful conversation every age-group athlete will appreciate.

#EverydayIronman #Triathlon #AgeGroupAthlete #SuperSprint #SprintTriathlon #WorldChampionships #TriathlonPodcast #EnduranceSports #HealthyAging #NeverStopRacing

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Some comebacks are worth every mile. 🙌

Damien Black joins The Everyday Ironman Podcast to share his journey back into triathlon after stepping away from the sport. Over the last couple of years, Damien has reignited his passion for racing and is now setting his sights on one of the most iconic races on the global calendar — Ironman Australia. 🏊🚴🏃🇦🇺

Damien's story is one that will resonate with any age group athlete who has ever walked away from the sport and wondered if they could find their way back. Spoiler: you can. 💪

From rediscovering his love for training to tackling the preparation demands of a full Ironman, this conversation is honest, relatable, and deeply motivating for anyone at any stage of their triathlon journey.

The comeback is always greater than the setback. 🏁✨

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In this episode of The Everyday Ironman Podcast, JJ Schuster joins Mike and Ashley for a conversation that covers everything from triathlon prep to life-changing purpose.

JJ shares that he and former guest/fill-in co-host Chris Curtis swim at the same pool, why being a physical list maker helps him stay locked in before races like Ironman 70.3 Boulder, and his thoughts on gravel biking and even BASE jumping.

The conversation takes a deeper turn as JJ opens up about founding Kona 4 Ethan in 2001 to support mental health awareness and suicide prevention after personal tragedy.

Mike admits he probably doesn’t have friends close enough to fly to Hawaii just to watch him suffer through an Ironman, while Ashley reflects on how the triathlon community connects people from all walks of life.

Support Kona 4 Ethan here: https://kona4ethan.com/

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Ever wonder what goes into creating a race experience you'll never forget? 🎉🏁

Corey Roberts, the man behind RACE Awesome and race director for Ironman 70.3 Omaha and Ironman 70.3 Jones Beach, joins The Everyday Ironman Podcast to pull back the curtain on what it takes to put on world-class triathlon events. 🏊🚴🏃

An Ironman finisher himself, Corey brings an athlete's heart to every race he directs. This Australian-born, New York-based race director has become one of the most beloved figures in the Ironman community — known for his electric race-day energy, genuinely fun atmosphere, and hilariously entertaining educational videos that every triathlete needs to see. 😂🇦🇺

Whether you're racing Omaha, Jones Beach, or just love the sport, this conversation will deepen your appreciation for everything that happens before the starting horn blows. 🎺💪

You can check out all of Race Awesome's events here: https://www.raceawesome.com/

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⚠️ This episode contains discussion of postpartum depression and suicidal ideation. Resources are available at 988 (call or text) and Postpartum Support International at 1-800-944-4773.

Some friendships are forged in fire — and some are forged on the finish line. 💛🏁

Ashley Mohror and Chelsea Owens join Ashley Raines and Broccoli Rob for one of the most powerful conversations The Everyday Ironman Podcast has ever hosted. Together, they've crossed every finish line that matters — first triathlon, first half marathon, first full marathon — side by side. Now they're chasing their first Ironman 70.3 together. 🏊🚴🏃

But this episode goes beyond racing. Ashley and Chelsea open up about their battles with postpartum depression and suicidal ideation, and how their friendship — and this sport — became a lifeline. 💙

This is what triathlon is really about.

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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 athletes who look like her remain significantly underrepresented. Her insights highlight both the progress being made and the opportunities that still exist to make triathlon more inclusive.

In addition, we discuss injuries, recovery, and the physical and mental resilience required to stay consistent through setbacks. Whether you're training for your first sprint triathlon or your next Ironman, this episode delivers motivation, perspective, and practical takeaways for every age-group athlete.

#TheEverydayIronman #IronmanTriathlon #TriathlonLife #AgeGroupAthlete #EnduranceSports #IronmanJacksonville #TriathlonTraining #SwimBikeRun

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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 challenges, and everything it took to cross that finish line. His journey is a powerful reminder that triathlon isn't just a sport, it's a lifestyle that can anchor you through major life transitions.

If you're balancing big life changes with big race goals, this one's for you. 💪🎙️

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