Everyday Ironman Podcast

This week on The Everyday Ironman Podcast, we welcome Jason Aarhus fresh off the Barkley Fall Classic, one of the most brutal and legendary trail races in the world. Jason gives us a vivid breakdown of the course, including the infamous off-trail climbs known as Rat Jaw, Meth Lab, and Testicle Spectacle, and what it really feels like to claw your way up them.
Here's the part that will make every age grouper pay attention: Jason completed the marathon distance with only six weeks of training. We dig into how he approached such a short build, what he'd do differently, and what his endurance base from triathlon did for him when the terrain turned nasty.
If you're looking for a new challenge beyond the Ironman finish line, or need proof that you're capable of more than you think, this episode is for you.

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On this episode of The Everyday Ironman Podcast, Pam and Kevin Coleman join the conversation. Kevin, an active poster in the Pathetic Triathletes Group, and Pam bring plenty of personality—and an impressive collection of endurance experiences—to the show.
Kevin shares how he turns the stress of teaching Pre-K through 5th grade music into energy for leading high-energy Latin dance classes, teaching Zumba, and eventually hitting the track for speed work. Pam, a pathologist, jokes that she’s the kind of doctor nobody wants to see, sharing her past experience performing autopsies and her current work diagnosing disease.
The couple talks about Kevin’s 50-mile race in Daytona, their long-distance swimming experiences, what actually qualifies as a marathon swim, and how they met after their Ironman races were canceled in 2020. They also open up about loss, grief, healing, and the importance of having someone beside you through life’s toughest miles.
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This week on The Everyday Ironman Podcast, we sit down with Kyle Berry — Instagram personality and one of the most refreshingly honest voices in the triathlon space. Kyle doesn't post the highlight reel. He shares the good, the bad, and the genuinely hard parts of training when the goal isn't a podium, it's just showing up and doing the work, even while carrying a few extra pounds along the way.
Kyle takes us through his race history, including Ironman 70.3 Chattanooga and Ironman 70.3 Boulder, and gets real about what those races taught him. Now he's deep into training for Ironman 70.3 Haines City, and we talk about what's different this time around.
If you've ever felt like you don't look like the "typical" triathlete, this conversation is for you. Kyle's story is proof that consistency and honesty matter more than having it all figured out.

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In this episode of The Everyday Ironman Podcast, Ana Stevens and Olivia Camp join the conversation to share their recent experiences at the Chicago Triathlon! Ana, daughter of previous guest John Stevens, and Olivia have been friends for years and grew up participating in sports together, making their journey into triathlon a natural extension of their shared athletic backgrounds.
We talk about their Chicago Triathlon experience, including the important race-day decision of dropping off your gear the morning of the race versus getting everything set up the day before. They share the pros and cons of both approaches, along with practical advice for anyone preparing for their first triathlon.
Most importantly, this conversation is a reminder that triathlon doesn't have to take over your life. Whether you're chasing a PR, completing your first race, or simply trying something new, it's perfectly OK not to become obsessed with the sport. Find what works for you and enjoy the journey!
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This week on The Everyday Ironman Podcast, we welcome Eren Hasan to talk about his journey into the sport and his race at Ironman 70.3 Duisburg — a race he won't fully remember, and not by choice.
Eren opens up about learning to swim as an adult and making the leap from a road bike to a TT bike, sharing what surprised him along the way. He's also honest about breaking one of triathlon's cardinal rules — trying new things on race day.
But the real story here is what happened on the bike course. Eren crashed during the ride and has zero memory of it — over 40km is simply gone. He only realized something happened when he noticed the scratches on his legs afterward. We talk through that experience, what it's like to piece together a race you can't remember, and what it means for how he approaches training and racing now.

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