IMTALK EPISODE 439

News: IMAZ sells out on site; IM Cozumel and Bahrain are coming up; Ultraman Hawaii is this weekend. 

This Weeks Discussion: With Ironman Arizona selling out on site some people felt that it was unfair for those who wanted to sign up on line. We were wondering if you think there is a fair way to reward people who help out at races, and support races but also look after those online? Comment here. 

This Weeks Photos: Proof from Matt Regan that John has been using a snorkel. 

Stat-Tastic: John introduced our new segment Stat-Tastic. Each week we'll give an interesting stat about the sport. 

Coaches Corner: John gives a wrap up on all of the nutritional information that we have had on the show over the years. 

Website of the Week: Peter Coulson sent through great video from from Triathlon.org. It's a history of the sport from the first world champs tilll today. Check it out here. 

This Weeks Websites: Gary Fegan's fundraising page; IM Predictions. 

IMTALK EPISODE 438 - Phoebe Sanders

News: Results from Arizona; Ultraman News; Challenge have announced the American regional championships; Decaman results.

This Weeks Discussion: We got this weeks question from Peter Coulson, Bevan thinks it's a good one. What have been the biggest scandals in triathlon over the years? Comment here. 

This Weeks Photo: Here's Bevan and his friends at the races. He won nothing!

Interview: This week we have an interview with Phoebe Sanders. Phoebe did a study of age group athletes who make the transition to become a pro and what that lifestyle was like. On todays show she shares some great insight into the life a these pros. 

Geek Out Corner: John asked Thorsten some geeky questions, we go over his answers on the show. If you want to get Thorsten's 2015 KPR click on this link: trirating.com. 

This Weeks Websites: Alan Couzens piece on Kona, Xtri piece on Kona drafting.

IMTALK EPISODE 437 - Marc Evans and Sager Al-Khalifa

News: Results from IM Fortaleza and Florida; Jackie Fairweather's passing away; Challenge Bahrain sells out; IM Arizona is coming up. 

This Weeks Discussion: For those that raced or have raced Kona, 'what make Kona so much harder than other IM's around the world?' If you don't feel this is the case let us know why as well. Comment here. 

Interview: This week we have an interview with Coach Marc Evans. He talks about assessing movement for triathletes. He goes into a lot of detail around why taking a deeper look at your movement. You can get his book from Amazon here. 

Interview: We also have an Sager Al-Khalifa. Sager has been a big part of setting up Challenge Bahrain. He shares how the sport is going in his part of the world and some insight on the race. 

IMTALK EPISODE 436

News: Not much news this week as we recorded earlier than we normally do.  

This Weeks Video: Here's Cupcakes in Kona with Michelle Vesterby. 

Interview: Unfortunately we couldn't put the Chris Lieto on in this weeks show. So instead we have an interview that Bevan did on Radio New Zealand with Kathryn Ryan.  

Kona Questions: We cover a lot of the questions we got about Kona.  

IMTALK EPISODE 435

News: Looking back on Kona; Results and coming up races; Prize money for local age groupers in Barhain; Free entry to Great Floridian; John Mclean finishes a triathlon; New IM distance race in UK. 

This Weeks Discussion: Now that Kona is done and dusted we want to know what your favorite Kona moment from 2014. Also let us know if you have any questions about our Kona experience. Comment here. 

This Weeks Video: Here's the clip that John talked about on the show with John Mclean. 

Coaches Corner: John does a deeper post race report from his day in Kona. 

This Weeks Websites: Get Rinny's visor and raise money for a good cause.