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515 : The Ultra Podcast

Larry Ryan
Ultraman
Triathlon
Ultraman Australia
Ironman
Ultraman Hawaii
UM Australia
Endurance Sports
World Record
Ultraman World Championships
Uberman
Ultraman Canada
Mental Health
Personal Growth
Mental Resilience
Athletics
Ultraman Florida
Ultra Running
Melissa Urie
Family Support
Self-Improvement

515: The Ultra Podcast invites you inside the world of the 515km Ultraman distance. Hosted by Larry Ryan, we go beyond the race results to explore the lives of the remarkable athletes who make up the global Ultra family.

Whether you are an Ironman with aspirations for the 515km distance, a seasoned veteran of Ultratriathlon, or simply looking for inspiring stories to fill your training hours, thi... more

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515 kilometers can sound like a number. In Noosa, it turns into three days of decisions: how you fuel a 10 km ocean swim, how you survive a 276 km bike loop through the Sunshine Coast hinterland, and how you keep moving when the dou... more

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In this episode, we travel to Ubatuba, Brazil, to catch up with Alex Luna, one of the driving forces behind the UB515 ultra triathlon. As the race enters its 13th year, Alex shares the origin story of how a small group of legends—in... more

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You can learn a lot about an endurance athlete by what they avoid, and Brittney Litton avoids swimming. Then she signs up for Ultraman anyway, including a 10K swim, back-to-back monster bike days, and a double-marathon finish. Britt... more

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Start with a last-minute sprint tri in footy shorts and end with a finish line that feels like family—that’s the arc of Peter “Huddo” Hudson. We sit down with the four-time 515 finisher, personal trainer, and stalwart of the UM Aust... more

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Alex Luna
Race director, Ultraman Brazil (UB 515)
UB 515 Ultraman Brazil
Episode: S8E8 -- UB515 Race Preview (2026) with Alex Luna
Brittney Litton
New Zealand ultra endurance athlete, competitive swimmer turned endurance racer
Independent athlete
Episode: S8E7 -- UMOZ + UMNZ Athlete in Proflie | Brittney Litton
Peter Hudson
Gym owner and personal trainer with a passion for Ultraman racing
515 Racing
Episode: S8E6 -- Ohana Guest | Peter Hudson
Matt O'Brien
Ultra athlete from Brisbane, Australia, preparing for Ultraman Australia.
Episode: S8E5 -- UM Australia Athlete in Profile | Matthew O’Brien
Shanda Hill
An ultra-distance triathlete known for breaking multiple records in endurance racing and being inducted into the IUTA Hall of Fame.
IUTA
Episode: S8E4 -- Beyond 515: Shanda Hill’s Ultra Triumphs And Farewell
Max Kniazev
2025 Ultraman Hawaii champion and elite triathlete
Episode: S8E3 -- Ultraman World Champion 2025 | Max Kniazev
Erica Riley
Emergency critical care nurse and athlete preparing for UM Australia.
Synergy Sports Coaching
Episode: S8E2 -- UM Australia Athlete in Profile | Erica Riley
Marius Butuc
An experienced triathlete known for participating in extreme races.
Episode: S8E1 -- “The One and Only” Marius Butuc (Trans Sweden Triathlon’s Only Racer)
John Domandl
3X World Record Holder and visually impaired athlete
Ambassador for Cure Blindness Australia
Episode: S7E7 -- Ohana Guest | John Domandl (3X World Record Holder)

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Larry Ryan
Host of the Ultra-focused endurance race show, guiding conversations with athletes, organizers, and coaches.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 23 ratings
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    Interesting way to learn more about some interesting people/activities/(obsessions). Thank you for sharing!

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    United States2 years ago

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Quality of guests and candid conversations make it a go-to for endurance sport fans.
Guests bring diverse endurance experiences and inspiring personal stories.
Discussions offer practical training insights and camaraderie within the Ultra community.

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S8E8 -- UB515 Race Preview (2026) with Alex Luna
Q: How do you decide who gets to race if an applicant has a varied Ironman background?
There is no hard rule; decisions are made on a case-by-case basis by evaluating motivation, background, coaching, and the Ultraman process, with benchmarks used as references but flexibility for exceptions.
S8E8 -- UB515 Race Preview (2026) with Alex Luna
Q: What makes the UB 515 Brazil experience unique compared with other Ultraman events?
A strong emphasis on Ohana, Kokua, and the Hawaiian values, plus deep local engagement, long-term athlete retention, and a culture of mentorship where former athletes become staff or race directors.
S8E8 -- UB515 Race Preview (2026) with Alex Luna
Q: How did UB 515 Brazil get started and who were the originators?
The idea originated from Brazilian organizers inspired by Ultraman Hawaii, with key figures Alexandre Ribeiro, Paulo Calil, and Corey Foulk driving the initial concept and later inviting local leadership to bring the race to Brazil.
S8E2 -- UM Australia Athlete in Profile | Erica Riley
Q: What do you enjoy most about your training?
Erica finds joy in the variety of her training and the community of ultramarathon athletes.
S7E12 -- Inaugural Ultraman Mexico with Van Sanchez
Q: What are your thoughts about what's been going on in the Ultraman community?
We need to cut this episode of drama and focus on the next year and community engagement.

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This series centers on Ultraman distance endurance, featuring deep-dive conversations with athletes, organizers, and coaches from the global Ultra community. Episodes typically explore training, race strategy, personal transformation, nutrition, and the camaraderie that defines ultra endurance events. A standout trait is the focus on real-world stories of resilience, balancing demanding careers or family life with elite sport, and behind-the-scenes insights from race logistics and community-building within the Ultra world.

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1. Alex Luna
2. Brittney Litton
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4. Matt O'Brien
5. Shanda Hill
6. Max Kniazev
7. Erica Riley
8. Marius Butuc

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