In this episode of The Everyday Ironman Podcast, we welcome Luis Feitoza, a Brazilian native from Rio and professor of veterinary medicine at Kansas State University. Growing up around the water gave Luis a natural connection to swimming, but it wasn’t until recently—after taking up biking and then running less than a year ago—that he found his way into triathlon.

Luis shares his journey to Ironman 70.3 Sandusky, including the detailed race plan his coach prepared and how he executed it on race day. Along the way, he clears up some Hollywood myths about life in Rio as depicted in Fast Five, and we dive into how adding to his family will shape his future training. Mike also reflects with a “learn from my mistakes” story that every Age Group Athlete can relate to.

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In this episode of The Everyday Ironman Podcast, we welcome 21-year-old Age Group Athlete, Max Jakobsson, as he prepares for his very first triathlon—a full-distance Ironman in Cervia, Italy at Ironman Italy Emilia-Romagna. Balancing life as a full-time dock worker in Sweden, Max has taken on the challenge of training for one of the toughest endurance events in the world. He shares how he enlisted a coach to refine his swim technique, found a used Trek Speed Concept bike, and has been training with the same nutrition he’ll rely on race day. Mike offers advice on pacing, including a potential run-walk strategy, and discusses the importance of having a mental plan when things get tough. With 10 friends cheering him on in Italy, Max is ready to prove that doubt can fuel determination.

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Darryl Dalton returns to The Everyday Ironman Podcast to catch us up on life, training, and his recent race at Ironman Leeds. Since his last appearance, Darryl still proudly balances being a husband and father of four while chasing his triathlon goals. He shares how a professional bike fit and swim analysis humbled his technique, plus the lessons learned from racing two 70.3 events within five weeks—just months after having knee surgery!

We dive into his nutrition strategy (including the right way to use a GU Flask), break down each discipline of the race, and laugh about the challenges of racing on UK roads where passing rules feel flipped. Along the way, Mike updates us on his Canyon rebuild, Ashley explains swimming effort variation, and we all compare SWOLF scores.

Darryl’s hard work paid off—earning him a roll-down slot to the 2025 Ironman World Championships in Nice!

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