In this episode of The Everyday Ironman Podcast, JJ Schuster joins Mike and Ashley for a conversation that covers everything from triathlon prep to life-changing purpose.

JJ shares that he and former guest/fill-in co-host Chris Curtis swim at the same pool, why being a physical list maker helps him stay locked in before races like Ironman 70.3 Boulder, and his thoughts on gravel biking and even BASE jumping.

The conversation takes a deeper turn as JJ opens up about founding Kona 4 Ethan in 2001 to support mental health awareness and suicide prevention after personal tragedy.

Mike admits he probably doesn’t have friends close enough to fly to Hawaii just to watch him suffer through an Ironman, while Ashley reflects on how the triathlon community connects people from all walks of life.

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Ever wonder what goes into creating a race experience you'll never forget? 🎉🏁

Corey Roberts, the man behind RACE Awesome and race director for Ironman 70.3 Omaha and Ironman 70.3 Jones Beach, joins The Everyday Ironman Podcast to pull back the curtain on what it takes to put on world-class triathlon events. 🏊🚴🏃

An Ironman finisher himself, Corey brings an athlete's heart to every race he directs. This Australian-born, New York-based race director has become one of the most beloved figures in the Ironman community — known for his electric race-day energy, genuinely fun atmosphere, and hilariously entertaining educational videos that every triathlete needs to see. 😂🇦🇺

Whether you're racing Omaha, Jones Beach, or just love the sport, this conversation will deepen your appreciation for everything that happens before the starting horn blows. 🎺💪

You can check out all of Race Awesome's events here: https://www.raceawesome.com/

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⚠️ This episode contains discussion of postpartum depression and suicidal ideation. Resources are available at 988 (call or text) and Postpartum Support International at 1-800-944-4773.

Some friendships are forged in fire — and some are forged on the finish line. 💛🏁

Ashley Mohror and Chelsea Owens join Ashley Raines and Broccoli Rob for one of the most powerful conversations The Everyday Ironman Podcast has ever hosted. Together, they've crossed every finish line that matters — first triathlon, first half marathon, first full marathon — side by side. Now they're chasing their first Ironman 70.3 together. 🏊🚴🏃

But this episode goes beyond racing. Ashley and Chelsea open up about their battles with postpartum depression and suicidal ideation, and how their friendship — and this sport — became a lifeline. 💙

This is what triathlon is really about.

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