S8E13 -- Ohana Guest : Scott McDermott | Living the Warrior Code

Send us Fan MailHe 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.If this hit home, subscribe to 515 The Ultra Podcast, share it with a friend, and leave a five-star rating and review so more people can find these stories.Resources mentioned in this episode:Ultraman CanadaUltraman MexicoUltraman World ChampionshipsTerry Fox RunZombie RunInnisfail TriathlonBanff Mountain Film FestivalNew York Film Festival Warrior CampShout outs and mentions in this episode:Steve Brown (S2E13)Sheryl Cobb (S2E6)David CobbBrad Sawa (S1E10)Van Sanchez (S1E6)Tony RobbinsAndrew Barber-StarkyTobias YoungMichelle BarnesDr Stefanie BassoBrett SuttonCraig PercivalPeter Hudson (S8E6)Adam FoxLyle KatchurNick Mallett (S2E12)Drew KenworthyHilary McDermottAl Evans Lucy Ryan (S2E5)Inge Jarl ClausanInaki de la ParraCraig KellerChuck DownieGary Wang (S2E6)Support 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]