In this episode of The Everyday Ironman Podcast, we welcome Age Group triathlete Garth Ridley to the conversation. Garth, a multi-time Ironman finisher from Australia, shares insights from his journey in the sport, including his current recovery from a recent bike accident. Despite the setback, Garth is already setting his sights on running the Gold Coast Marathon next year. We also dive into some of the more unique aspects of racing Down Under, including his use of a shark-repellant wetsuit and sunscreen specifically designed to protect against jellyfish stings! Garth's story is a mix of resilience, humor, and passion for the triathlon lifestyle. Whether you’re training through adversity or just looking for some wild race-day tales, this episode is a great reminder of why we show up and keep pushing forward. Tune in for laughs, lessons, and a little Aussie grit.

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In this episode of The Everyday Ironman Podcast, we welcome Nate Zarlengo to the conversation to talk all things triathlon. Nate shares his incredible journey from struggling with the run portion of triathlon to qualifying for and completing the prestigious Boston Marathon. His story is one of persistence, focus, and growth. Nate also talks about his experiences racing on the sport’s biggest stages—having qualified for and competed in the Ironman World Championships in both Kona, Hawaii and St. George, Utah. In addition to chasing personal goals, Nate has selflessly served as a race guide in multiple Ironman and Ironman 70.3 events, helping another athlete reach their finish line. As someone passionate about health and wellness, Nate also offers advice on how we can improve both our performance and overall well-being. Whether you're new to the sport or chasing your next PR, Nate’s story is sure to inspire.

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In this episode of The Everyday Ironman Podcast, Age Group Athlete John Stevens joins the conversation to recap his recent race at Ironman 70.3 Rockford. Before diving into his race day experience, John, Mike and Ashley discuss the newly announced changes to Ironman’s World Championship qualifying process and what it could mean for the everyday triathlete. With the race taking place close to home, John enjoyed the rare luxury of sleeping in his own bed the night before. He also reveals both his secret and realistic time goals, and we learn that Mike’s predictions in the Everyday Ironman Discord chat weren’t too far off. While the day didn’t unfold exactly as John had hoped, he shares what he learned from the experience and why he’d still recommend this event to a friend or family member looking to tackle a 70.3. It’s an honest, relatable conversation that every Age Grouper will appreciate.

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