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He remembers chatting on the Hawaii bike course and then waking up in a hospital. That missing chapter is the start of an unforgettable story with Ultraman veteran, coach, and Scottyfit.com founder Scott McDermott, whose Kona crash left him with a severe traumatic brain injury, shattered bones, and a recovery that doctors said should not have been possible.

We talk about what rebuild actually looks like: navigating the medical system, learning to train again without ego, and using tools like hyperbaric oxygen therapy and easy cardio to regain capacity. Scott also shares his coaching philosophy, why he always keeps coaches of his own, and a practical “green day, yellow day, red day” approach to training that helps endurance athletes stay consistent while respecting illness, stress, and recovery.

The heart of the conversation goes deeper than triathlon. Scott connects childhood trauma, the need to feel “good enough,” and how ultra endurance can become a proving ground that never pays off emotionally. That realization reshaped his documentary “Living the World Code” into a film about identity, resilience, and choosing to race for joy instead of approval. We also get into the mental side of getting back on a bike at speed, racing at 57, and why he is returning to the Ultraman World Championship with unfinished business.

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Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Ultraman Canada
• Ultraman Mexico
• Ultraman World Championships
• Terry Fox Run
• Zombie Run
• Innisfail Triathlon
• Banff Mountain Film Festival
• New York Film Festival 
• Warrior Camp

Shout outs and mentions in this episode:

• Steve Brown (S2E13)
• Sheryl Cobb (S2E6)
• David Cobb
• Brad Sawa (S1E10)
• Van Sanchez (S1E6)
• Tony Robbins
• Andrew Barber-Starky
• Tobias Young
• Michelle Barnes
• Dr Stefanie Basso
• Brett Sutton
• Craig Percival
• Peter Hudson (S8E6)
• Adam Fox
• Lyle Katchur
• Nick Mallett (S2E12)
• Drew Kenworthy
• Hilary McDermott
• Al Evans 
• Lucy Ryan (S2E5)
• Inge Jarl Clausan
• Inaki de la Parra
• Craig Keller
• Chuck Downie
• Gary Wang (S2E6)

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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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