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 Walker. Both athletes share their stories about the 2025 race. One is told from the front of the field and the other from the rear, but they both had amazing experiences.
In part two, I have an Ultraman Arizona (March 21-23, 2025) athlete preview including Andy Yergler who is my athlete in profile. Andy runs a non profit called Tri Recovery for assisting addicts to live healthier lives. He explains how he got to where he is today from a life of addiction that led to him being incarcerated at the age of 19.
Jacob ran in support of Save a Child’s Heart.
Andy is the co-founder of Tri Recovery.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Ultraman Florida
- Mental Health Ultra 50K
- Save a Child’s Heart
- Ironman Cozumel
- William Lowell Putnam Mathematical Competition
- Paris Brest Paris
- Ironman Maryland
- Black Canyon Ultra
- Ultraman World Championships
- Ironman Frankfurt
- Challenge Almere Amsterdam
- Challenge Roth
- Cincinnati Bengals
- Cincinnati Bengals
- Chicago Cubs
- All Hands and Hearts
- IM Chattanooga 70.3
- IM Texas
- Barkley Marathons
- Escape from Alcatraz
- Tri Recovery
- Anytime Fitness
Shout outs and mentions in this episode:
- Michael Morrissey
- Sandy Morrissey
- Steve King (S1E1)
- Jenn Uy
- Jill Walker
- Ryan Toner
- Gail Norman
- Heather Ross
- Patty Spence
- Steve Keller (S2E10)
- Dan Attard
- John Heyerly
- Jen McVeay (S4E4)
- Matthew Tones
- Joni Fiechter
- Matt Reinhard
- Kent Ringger
- Liz Heyerly
- Haddie Yergler
Show Contributors:
Host : Larry Ryan
Contributing Raconteur : Steve King
Announcer : Mary Jo Dionne
Production : 5Five Enterprises
Music : Run by 331
For show notes and past guests, please visit the Podcast Website: https://515theultrapodcast.buzzsprout.com
Facebook: @515TheUltraPodcast
Insta : @515theultrapodcast
Youtube : @515TheUltraPodcast
Email : 515Ultraman@gmail.com
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