If you have ever raced an Ironman then I’m pretty certain that the ONE phrase you wanted to hear as you crossed that finish line was, ‘You are an IRONMAN!”

My guest today is Mike Reilly, the man who came up with that phrase and who is known as “The Voice of Ironman”.  In this conversation not only will Mike share some amazing insights on his role as the man who calls you across the line, on top of that you’ll be able to feel the passion and enthusiasm that he has not only for the sport but also the competitors who clearly make his day.  Please listen and enjoy this conversation as Mike and I chat about:

Mike’s first ever Kona gig in 1989 and how he thought it couldn’t get much better

Why Dave Scott and Mark Allen are responsible for Mike never racing an Ironman

The special phone calls he makes if he misses calling someone’s name at an Ironman

Why announcing is like having a 1-1 conversation with every single athlete

How he maintains his energy from 4am right through to midnight

Why Mike never gives any predictions ahead of races

Getting emotional at the finish line

His 3 simple goals for every single race he announces

To find out more about Mike Reilly, please visit his website at mikereilly.net.

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