IMTALK EPISODE 215

This Weeks Discussion: How much profit do you think WTC make on a sold out Ironman race? Comment here

Age Grouper of the Week: Seano the Porno nominated Daniel Hyde for an amazing first Ironman, 9:18, at IM OzStraya. 

High 5: James 'The Wise One' Bowtell sent through this High 5 on looking after your water bottles. 

Website of the Week: Fegan sent through triathletestweeting.com. It's a place where you can see what top triathletes are tweeting. 

This Weeks Websites: Triathlete Dies, Muppet guys Statler and Waldorf, Elbaman sells out. 

The Sighting YouTube Clip:

IMTALK EPISODE 214

News: Japan Kona slots go to another non WTC race in Japan, IM China moves, lots of results, John's ITU wrap up.

Discussion of the Week: What is your biggest fear in the final days/hours before a key race and what do you do to deal with it? Comment here

Age Grouper of the Week: Richard Parnell sent through Roger Canham for being a good athlete and also a great guy who gives back lots to the sport. 

High 5: Albert gave us a High 5 on tips for the Marathon. 

Website of the Week: 'The Wise One' James Bowtell sent through this article on buying equipment for better drafting. Here's the link: Aero Equipment

This Weeks Websites: Japan Kona slots, IM China moves, Llanos' cool hat, how to date a triathlete. 

IMTALK EPISODE 213 - The Website is here!

News: Our new website, IM Japan cancelled due to foot and mouth, IM Langkawi gone, Chrissie comments about WTC pro ruling and ITU update.

Discussion of the Week: If you had a Challenge race, Ironman and another non sanction race close to home which would you race and why? Comment here

Age Grouper of the Week: Tom Newman nominated Kyle Buckingham for an amazing improvement in a year of racing and also being a great guy. 

Website of the Week: Thomas 'John Newsom' Peoples sent through saynotodrafting.org

High 5: Thomas 'John Newsom' Peoples also sent through a High 5 on recovering from road rash. 

Questions and Answers: We had questions from Roland Chuter, Julie G, Ian Tivey, Gavin Davis. We cover doing a 70.3 after riding the Tour de France, sauna heat, Taurange Half qualifier for Phuket, Jo Fearnon's amazing run. 

This Weeks Websites: Chrissie's comments, Fegan's photos

IMTALK EPISODE 212

News: Results from Ironman Brazil, 3 non WTC Iron distance races this weekend, ITU in Madrid. 

Discussion of the Week: Bevan was listening to another podcast where the presenters were being called Lennon and McCartney. What are the duo or pair that the boys can be compared to and why? Comment here

Age Grouper of the Week: Jared Walbridge nominates his partner Lisa Barry for completing 100 marathons, doing 34 in the last year!

High 5: On considering doing IM with a newborn sent in by Greg Fisher. We add our thought on this one as well. 

Website of the Week: Swim ideas, usms.org

Questions and Answers: This week we have questions from Giancarlo "The Stallion" Nisimblat and James Anderson. We cover doing IM for a 19 year old. 

 

IMTALK EPISODE 211 - Heather Wurtle

This week we have an interview with IM winner Heather Wurtle. Check out her websites: www.fyzz.ca and www.ironmantriathlontips.com 

News: Lieto, Macca and Chrissie ride in Tour TT, Iron Distance race in the UK, Epic Camp 2011 Open.

This Weeks Discussion: John was wondering if it would be better you had to qualify for Kona through a selection process for your country. Comment here

Website of the Week: Sent in by Kat: www.steephill.tv

Questions and Answers: This week we have questions from Paul Burrow, Ian Tivey, Bradley Carroll, Graeme Purdy, Ed Hawkins and Marcus Bergin. We cover nutrition while working, tips for training in the heat, Tim Don's 10km time, Pacing for a 70.3, Article about peeing on the bike and an Iron Distance race in Florida.  

Links from this weeks show: The outlaw triathlon, Tim Don's 10km race, Ed's peeing on the bike article, Places to find IM races: www.k226.com, Ironman, www.trimapper.com