09. Mike Reilly

Just Chatting

English - March 19, 2020 10:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MB
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In this episode we chat to Mike Reilly, the voice of IRONMAN. Having commentated at over 30 IRONMAN World Championship events, 2020 will see Mike commentate on his 200th IRONMAN.

We learn how Mike accidentally began race commentating and how since the 70's he's gone from teaching, retail, sales and author in an ever evolving multi-sport world.

We dig a little deeper into the world of race commentary, discuss what it means to be inducted into the IRONMAN Hall of Fame, USA Triathlon hall of fame and the Running USA hall of champions.

And best of all we look at the inspiration he gets from all of the IRONMAN athletes who cross that finish line and he offers some great advice for those who might experience a dark place during that special day.