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"Finding Your Finish Line with Mike Reilly, Voice of Ironman Triathlon" is an episode of Another Mother Runner. Runtime 1 hr 1 min. Published October 9, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
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Anyone intrigued by the Ironman Triathlon or other big goals will enjoy this conversation with Mike Reilly, the legendary Ironman finish-line announcer. Along with Sarah Wassner Flynn, his co-author of the new book, Finding Your Finish Line: Lessons on Discovering Hope, Heart, and Yourself in Life’s Toughest Miles, Mike talks with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Coach Liz Waterstraat (herself a multi-time Ironman finisher). The quartet covers:
-how Mike came up with his signature finish-line phrase
-the co-authors' standout stories from the book
-their writing process
-the value of naming and facing your fears
-the importance of taking small steps with intention + purpose
Before the authors join the conversation around 05:40, Coach Liz shares what makes racing at Kona so special.
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