S6E7 -- Ohana Guest : Gerard Charlton (Iron, Ultra, Uber)

27/09/2024 1h 12min Temporada 6 Episodio 7
S6E7 -- Ohana Guest : Gerard Charlton (Iron, Ultra, Uber)

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Send us a textGerard Charlton has had a pre Ultraman sporting career and post Ultraman sporting career.Like most athletes, pre Ultraman, Gerard was all about racing Ironman in Penticton (11 times) and just trying to get a little faster.  In 2005, with some prodding from Steve King, Gerard took on Ultraman Canada.  At that time in his life, his sports became more about meeting the challenge and doing it for a greater good.  These challenges included him becoming the third ever Uberman finisher and completing the Canadian Death Race.  For a quick recap of the Uberman experience you can watch this video on Youtube narrated by Steve King.Uberman 2018 Youtube video narrated by Steve KingResources mentioned in this episode:Ultra TriFest CanadaUltra 515 World Wide ChampionshipsIronman CanadaUM CanadaCanadian Death RaceUbermanIronman World Championships Silk RouteAbbotsford Air ShowAlta Lake Sports Club1982 Vancouver TriathlonIron CopsCovenant HouseFranciscan Sisters of AtonementCanuck PlaceShout outs and mentions in this episode:Tony O’Keeffe (S6E6)Steve King (S1E1)  (S1E2)  (S1E3)Dan FisherGrant Fisher Dave Beardsell Mike MaraunLes McDonaldConall BarTom Price Steve WallickJean KingGord EvansMelissa Urie  (S6E4)Giorgio Alessi Richardo AlessiDan Bercu Pete McIntoshNick Mallett  (S2E12)Randy CunninghamDevasish PaulBarry Berg  (S1E9)Show Contributors:Host : Larry Ryan ContributiSupport the showShow Contributors:Host : Larry RyanContributing Raconteur : Steve KingAnnouncer : Mary Jo DionneProduction : 5Five EnterprisesMusic : Run by 331 For show notes and past guests, please visit the Podcast Website: https://515theultrapodcast.buzzsprout.comFacebook: @515TheUltraPodcastInsta : @515theultrapodcastYoutube : @515TheUltraPodcastEmail : [email protected]