Send us Fan MailYou can learn a lot about an endurance athlete by what they avoid, and Brittney Litton avoids swimming. Then she signs up for Ultraman anyway, including a 10K swim, back-to-back monster bike days, and a double-marathon finish. Brittney joins us from New Zealand to talk about life as a working mom of two, a self-described “average” athlete with an anything-but-average appetite for big goals -- including wanting to set a new women's record time.Racing lessons land hardest in the Kona Ironman recap. Brittany breaks down how over-concentrated carb bottles, post-swim thirst, and relying on Coke can spiral into vomiting, cramps, and survival mode in heat and humidity. That story becomes a blueprint for smarter fueling: drink water early, keep mixes tolerable, and respect the environment. She pairs it with the Tarawera ultra experience, where a hip flexor issue forces an awkward running pattern and a painful finish, proving that pacing and problem-solving matter as much as fitness. Finally, we zoom out to Ultraman preparation: crew planning, swim anxiety, long rides, Pilates for core strength, and the mindset shift from chasing splits to treating races as tests. It is a grounded look at how an “average” athlete builds toward an extraordinary start line.Resources mentioned in this episode:UM Australia UM New ZealandLord of the RIngsIM TaupoTaupo 70.3Harry PotterZwiftMyWhooshR.I.O.T.  Zwift Team5 Passes Race Lake Taupo Cycle ChallengeIM World ChampionshipsTarawera Ultra Taupo MarathonWellington MarathonChrist Church MarathonQueenstown MarathonChrist Church 100km road championshipsShout outs and mentions in this episode:Simon CochraneJeff MorrisMax LittonAri LittonAnna Russel Taylor SwiftGracie AbramsTilly LittonMichael PhelpsKate BevilaquaFiona Gallagher Kylie BrownFat Cat RonFergus and CharlieSupport the showShow Contributors:Host : Larry RyanContributing Raconteur : Steve KingAnnouncer : Mary Jo DionneProduction : 5Five EnterprisesMusic  :  Run by 331For show notes and past guests, please visit the Podcast Website: https://515theultrapodcast.buzzsprout.comFacebook: @515TheUltraPodcastInsta : @515theultrapodcastYoutube : @515TheUltraPodcastEmail : [email protected]