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Everyday Ironman Podcast

Mike Bosch

Tales of the extraordinary as told by the ordinary.

health & fitness fitness

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262 - Maiki Cofer

Everyday Ironman Podcast ·

2026/02/27

In this episode of The Everyday Ironman Podcast, we’re joined by Maiki Cofer, who lives just minutes from Ironman World Championship in Kona—aka the place every triathlete dreams of racing. A longtime volunteer at the World Championship, Maiki gives real insight into qualifying from Hawaii and why it’s still far from easy. She shares her journey from a 2014 relay to her first Olympic-distance finish, racing Ironman 70.3 Hawaii multiple times, and we discuss the cost to race there when you don...

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83:46

261 - Jana Laughlin

Everyday Ironman Podcast ·

2026/02/20

In this episode of The Everyday Ironman Podcast, Jana Laughlin joins the conversation for a wide-ranging and honest discussion about endurance sport, resilience, and balance. Jana growing up swimming recreationally before discovering cycling later in life while recovering from breast cancer—a journey that ultimately led her to meet her husband through the cycling community. A spontaneous suggestion turned into her first triathlon just days later, and she’s been hooked ever since. Jana shares ...

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260 - Adam Jones

Everyday Ironman Podcast ·

2026/02/13

In this episode of The Everyday Ironman Podcast, we’re joined by Adam Jones—recording remotely while stuck in the Atlanta airport—for a wide-ranging conversation that Age Group Athletes will truly relate to. Adam shares how his endurance journey began not with triathlon, but with RAGBRAI, the iconic 7-day bike ride across Iowa, sparking a lifelong passion for endurance sports. Adam walks us through his progression into triathlon, starting with a Sprint distance race and a Top 5 Age Group fini...

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259 - Emma Tucker

Everyday Ironman Podcast ·

2026/02/06

In this powerful and honest episode of The Everyday Ironman Podcast, we sit down with Emma Tucker, an Age Group Athlete from Australia whose journey to Ironman is nothing short of remarkable. Emma opens up about living an unhealthy lifestyle before a serious health scare pushed her to make a change that would alter the course of her life. Over the span of a year, she lost nearly 80 kilos, openly sharing her decision to undergo weight loss surgery and documenting the entire process on Instagra...

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77:08

258 - Sarah Spooner

Everyday Ironman Podcast ·

2026/01/30

In this episode of The Everyday Ironman Podcast, Ashley sits down with newly turned pro triathlete Sarah Spooner to talk about what it really takes to level up—without leaving life behind. Sarah isn’t just racing at the highest level; she’s doing it while working full-time as a teacher, supporting her family, and raising her 9-year-old son alongside her husband. Sarah shares how she balances training, work, and family commitments, the realities of time management, and the mindset shifts requi...

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257 - Eric Hansen

Everyday Ironman Podcast ·

2026/01/23

In this episode of The Everyday Ironman Podcast, Mike and Ashley are joined by Eric Hansen, the organizer of the iconic Mackinac Bridge Swim. Eric has led the event for the past five years, operating it as a non-profit and donating proceeds back to the communities on both sides of the bridge. Spanning 4.5 miles and separating Lake Michigan and Lake Huron, this swim is as meaningful as it is challenging. Eric shares the story of first applying to be part of the event, explains why participant ...

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79:44

256 - David Guenthardt

Everyday Ironman Podcast ·

2026/01/16

In this episode of The Everyday Ironman Podcast, we’re joined by professional triathlete David Guenthardt for an honest and insightful conversation about life in—and beyond—the pro field. David shares why he recently decided to step away from competing as a professional, while making it clear he’s not retiring from triathlon altogether. David opens up about the realities of racing as a pro, including the fact that he never made a living solely from the sport and has always worked a full-time ...

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255 - Dr Iris Nafshi

Everyday Ironman Podcast ·

2026/01/09

In this episode of The Everyday Ironman Podcast, Mike and Ashley are joined by Dr. Iris Nafshi for a powerful conversation centered on her PhD dissertation focused on Ironmoms. Iris is a wife, a mom to four boys ranging from ages 12 to 26, a dog mom to four pups, and a multiple-time Ironman finisher with three Master’s degrees to her name. Iris breaks down what a dissertation actually is, how she landed on her topic, and why studying the tension between athletic grit and maternal guilt matter...

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79:14

254 - Josh Venis

Everyday Ironman Podcast ·

2026/01/02

In this episode of The Everyday Ironman Podcast, we’re joined by multiple-time Ironman finisher and certified triathlon coach Josh Venis for an in-depth conversation on the sport that changed his life. Josh shares how he found triathlon during a major personal transition and quickly discovered both a passion and a natural skillset for endurance racing. From earning his Ironman U Coaching Certification in 2019 to qualifying for the Ironman 70.3 World Championships in 2021, Josh walks us throug...

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253 - A Look Back at 2025

Everyday Ironman Podcast ·

2025/12/31

In this reflective year-end episode of The Everyday Ironman Podcast, Mike Bosch and Ashley Raines look back on 2025 and the moments that defined their season as Age Group Athletes and podcasters. From personal highs to unexpected challenges, they share what they’re most proud of and how they pushed through adversity both in training and in life. A big part of the conversation centers on the incredible support of The Everyday Ironman Facebook Group. Mike and Ashley talk about how meaningful it...

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49:15

252 - Diana Bosch

Everyday Ironman Podcast ·

2025/12/26

In this special and light-hearted episode of The Everyday Ironman Podcast, Mike is joined by a very special guest—his wife, Diana. Together, Mike and Diana share the story of how they first met in high school, why they didn’t start dating until two years after graduation, and what their very first date was really like. Now married for 32 years, they reflect on building a life together while raising two sons who are now adults. Diana, an Instructional Coach for 5th and 6th grade, offers a pers...

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251 - Kyle Axman

Everyday Ironman Podcast ·

2025/12/19

In this episode of The Everyday Ironman Podcast, Mike and Ashley sit down with Kyle Axman for a wide-ranging conversation that blends endurance sport, fitness tech, and a little friendly chaos. Kyle and Ashley first crossed paths at the NYC Marathon Expo, and the conversation takes off from there. Kyle works with Technogym, makers of the Skill Run treadmill designed to deliver real-time biofeedback and advanced running metrics. That sparks Mike’s pitch for a future where form-fitting fabric p...

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250 - Hayden Renoux

Everyday Ironman Podcast ·

2025/12/12

In this episode of The Everyday Ironman Podcast, we sit down with Hayden Renoux, a standout high school senior from Olathe, Kansas, and a founding member of his school’s triathlon club. Hayden shares his journey from traditional youth sports to discovering endurance athletics in 8th grade, where he transitioned into cross country, track, and competitive swimming. After completing his first triathlon between 7th and 8th grade, he helped lead his high school triathlon team—sponsored by former g...

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249 - Tyler went Sub-5 at Ironman 70.3 North Carolina

Everyday Ironman Podcast ·

2025/12/05

On this episode of The Everyday Ironman Podcast, previous guest Tyler Pedersen (Episode 197) returns to recap his performance at Ironman 70.3 North Carolina. Tyler has been chasing a sub-5 finish all year—leading him to race four times in 2025—and he walks us through the strategy behind his latest attempt. Before diving into the recap, we discuss the benefits of a hilly bike course versus a flat, aero-heavy course, especially for athletes managing lower-back issues. Tyler also shares how a re...

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248 - Chris Curtis is an Ironman!

Everyday Ironman Podcast ·

2025/11/28

In this episode of The Everyday Ironman Podcast, previous guest Chris Curtis returns to share his journey to becoming a first-time Ironman at Ironman Florida. Chris first joined us back in Episode 204 (May 2025), and this time he brings a full recap of what it took to get to Panama City Beach and how race week unfolded. From his experience volunteering at Athlete Check-In to balancing nerves and excitement, Chris offers a unique look behind the curtain of IMFL. His wife, Julie, joins the conv...

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247 - 2025 Ironman World Championship Race Recap

Everyday Ironman Podcast ·

2025/11/26

In this special episode of The Everyday Ironman Podcast, we bring back four past guests—Tony Carveth, Shane Forsyth, Darryl Dalton, and Jason Korbel—to recap their journey to the 2025 Ironman World Championship in Nice, France. With six audio tracks in play, we opted for minimal editing to keep the conversation real, raw, and authentic. Each athlete shares what it really took to get to Nice, including travel logistics, gear considerations, and the overall cost of racing a World Championship e...

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246 - Dana Crews

Everyday Ironman Podcast ·

2025/11/21

In this episode of The Everyday Ironman Podcast, we sit down with Dana Crews to unpack her powerful journey back to Ironman California. Dana’s path to endurance sport is anything but ordinary—she grew up competing in basketball, cross-country, and track before majoring in Theatre in college. After losing her father, she returned to running as a way to raise money for cancer-related charities, only to face her own Thyroid Cancer diagnosis in 2014. With a background in CrossFit, Spartan Racing,...

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245 - Ryan Richter

Everyday Ironman Podcast ·

2025/11/14

In this episode of The Everyday Ironman Podcast, Mike and Ashley welcome Ryan Richter, a Canadian triathlete living in Atlanta, who recently raced Ironman 70.3 Augusta. Following last week’s recap, Ryan’s story highlights how two athletes can share the same race and conditions—but have completely different experiences. Ryan talks about his athletic background in volleyball, badminton, and adventure racing, and how that led him to triathlon. He also shares his training strategy, nutrition plan...

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244 - Kristen Keane Returns

Everyday Ironman Podcast ·

2025/11/07

In this episode, returning guest Kristen Keane joins Mike and Ashley to recap her experience racing Ironman 70.3 Augusta. Kristen, who first appeared on episode 213 after our meeting at Ironman 70.3 Texas, has had an incredible season—racing Ironman 70.3 Gulf Coast, earning 1st place in her Age Group at a July sprint triathlon, and qualifying for USAT Sprint Nationals. As a TriDot athlete, Kristen discusses how her communication plan with her coach helps her stay consistent and confiden...

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243 - Julia Day

Everyday Ironman Podcast ·

2025/10/31

In this episode of The Everyday Ironman Podcast, Mike and Ashley welcome Julia Day to talk all things triathlon! Julia, a member of Working Triathlete, shares how her strong swimming background helped her transition into triathlon and offers great advice for athletes who didn’t grow up in the water. Since completing her first triathlon in 2022, Julia has continued to push her limits—getting comfortable descending at 50 mph and guiding visually impaired athletes at the NYC Marathon the last tw...

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