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The decision to change often comes at our lowest moments. For Acyr Da Luz, it wasn't a missed promotion that defined him—it was his response to it. "I'm going to change myself," he declared, setting in motion a transformation from 120kg corporate executive to four-time Ultraman competitor.

What distinguishes Acyr's story is how he integrated family into his endurance journey. His young daughter biked alongside his early training runs and eventually his entire family became his support crew. This approach transformed triathlon from an individual pursuit into a family adventure, creating bonds that strengthened rather than weakened through his athletic endeavors.

The podcast offers invaluable insights for aspiring endurance athletes, including advice Acyr received from 2017 Ultraman World Champion Rob Gray.  Acyr candidly shares his failures—from multiple flat tires in Canada to a harrowing open-ocean swim in Hawaii that left him severely dehydrated—and how each setback provided crucial lessons for future success.

If you've been inspired by Acyr's story, check out his book "Running to Myself: A Journey of Endurance" available now on Amazon in hardcover, paperback, and Kindle formats.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Escape from Alcatraz
• Running to Myself :  A Journey of Endurance
• Ultraman Canada
• Badwater 135
• Ironman World Championships
• Ironman Cozumel
• Ultraman Florida
• Ultraman World Championships

Shout outs and mentions in this episode:

• Daniel (Dani) Mathias
• Sophia Da Luz
• Gabriel Da Luz
• Fernanda Keller 
• Jai Da Luz
• Tatiana (Tata) Da Luz
• Yonathan (Yon) Stephanos
• Mark Naphin
• Lucy Ryan (S2E5)
• Jordan Bryden (S1E7)
• Rob Gray (S4E13)
• Slava Makalskaya
• Sheryl Cobb (S3E11)

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Show Contributors:
Host : Larry Ryan
Contributing Raconteur : Steve King
Announcer : Mary Jo Dionne
Production : 5Five Enterprises
Music : Run by 331

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