Everyday Ironman Podcast

Damien Black is back on The Everyday Ironman Podcast, and this time he's bringing some serious race-day stories! Damien joins us less than two hours after crossing the finish line at Ironman Australia. Talk about fresh off the course! We catch up on his latest Ironman adventure, hear about the experience, and discuss what it takes to tackle one of triathlon's ultimate endurance challenges. Of course, no conversation with Damien would be complete without a little fun, and he has a familiar target for his running shoe addiction: Ashley! Is she really responsible for Damien's growing collection of running shoes, or is he just looking for someone to blame? Join us for a post-race conversation filled with triathlon stories, laughs, and plenty of age-group athlete camaraderie.
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This week on The Everyday Ironman Podcast, we sit down with Alan Ford to talk about his journey through marathons, triathlons, and all things endurance sports. Alan takes us back to where it started and how one race led to the next, building the kind of passion most age groupers know well.
Then Alan gets candid about something every athlete fears but few talk about openly: his DNF at the 2026 Ironman Chattanooga. He shares what happened on race day, how it felt to walk away from the course, and what he’s taken from the experience since.
If you’ve ever had a race go sideways, wondered how to bounce back from a setback, or just love hearing the real story behind the finish-line photos, this episode is for you. Sometimes the toughest lessons come on the days that don’t go to plan.

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What does it take to tackle two Ironman-distance challenges in one weekend? 💪 This week on The Everyday Ironman Podcast, Les Shaeffer joins the conversation to share his endurance journey, competitive mindset, and experience completing the incredible Wisconsin Double!
Les and Ashley both race for Team Heartland in the Ozarks, bringing a shared team connection to the discussion. Although Les grew up playing sports, including contact sports, his endurance journey began early when he started distance running at just nine years old. That early introduction to running helped lay the foundation for the competitive spirit that continues to drive him toward ambitious goals.
Les recently completed the Wisconsin Double, taking on a 70.3-mile race on Saturday followed by a full Ironman on Sunday! We explore what motivates athletes to pursue extraordinary challenges and how a competitive mindset can push age-group athletes beyond what they thought possible.
Tune in for inspiration to dream big and keep chasing your goals!
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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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