IMTalk Episode 608

News: Terenzo backs up his Ironman New Zealand with a win in Argentina, he also holds the tops spot in the KPR; Tyler Butterfield is doing the marathon at the Comm Games; Mitch Anderson is going for the 24hr bike record; New Ultra's in Israel and New Zealand; John's ITU update. 

This Weeks Discussion: When we first start triathlon we get a lot of advice from all types of people. Some of it is good, some of it is terrible. For this weeks discussion we want to know what was the worst piece of advise that you have listened to about triathlon. Comment here. 

This Weeks Photo: Here's a picture of Paul Williams and his son Cam at the AAA in Australia. 

Statstastic: We break down the average movements, single side, for swim, bike, run. 

Coaches Corner: This week John takes us through a run/walk refresher. 

My First Tri: Stuart Gillespie sent through his first tri story. 

This Weeks Websites: Mhlengi Gwala saw attack; Brownlee piece from Tim Hemming.

IMTalk Episode 607 - Holly Brasher

News: Results from Ironman New Zealand; John's ITU update; What the hell is going on. 

This Weeks Discussion: If you could go back and meet the beginner version of yourself as a triathlete, what would be the one piece of advice that you would give to yourself? Remember it's only one thing. Comment here. 

This Weeks Photo: Here's John's boy Tom with Cam Brown. 

Interview: This week we have top Sports Physio Holly Brasher on the show. She covers how an athlete should prepare their body during pregnancy and then what to do afterwards. You can contact Holly here: www.squareonephysio.com.au

John's History Lesson: This week we look at Triathlon at the Commonwealth Games. 

IMTalk Episode 606

News: Results from Ultraman Florida, Ironman NZ is coming this weekend, a new path to Superleague, Wanda is trying to sell overseas assets, John's ITU update. 

This Weeks Discussion: Who are the best athletes to not win the Ironman World Championships in Kona. In your answer include what else they did in their career. Comment here. 

This Weeks Photo: Here's listener of the show Brian Hagen at the finish line of Ultraman Florida. 

Age Groupers of the Week: This week we look at the top females at Kona in 2017. 

Statstastic: Thorsten 'The Geek' has done an article on the 2017 prize money results. We have a talk about this. You can check this piece here. 

Coaches Corner: Ian Moore sent through a question about how to use a short period of training time to take your training to the next level. The coach shares his thoughts on how to do this in the best way possible. 

Website of the Week: Andrew Charles sent through Usada's athlete's test histories. 

This Weeks Websites: The Race of Legends. 

IMTalk Episode 605 - Javier Gomez and a Challenge Wanaka Special

This week we have a Challenge Wanaka special show. We go over the race with course insights, stories from the day, and have lots of interview with the pros - including: Javier Gomez, Jesse Thomas, Dylan McNeice, Braden Currie, Christine Cross, Amelia Watkinson, Annabel Luxford, and Laura Siddall. 

High 5: We do a High 5 on Challenge Wanaka. 

IMTalk Episode 604 - Joe Skipper

News: Challenge Wanaka is coming up; Sarah True (Groff) racing Ironman Frankfurt; Age of Kona winners; Jorgenson does a fast 5km; John's ITU update; Abu Dhabi is coming up. 

This Weeks Discussion: This week we are thinking about the best comebacks in the history of the sport. This can be coming back from an injury or an amazing comeback in a race, if you can think of a great comeback let us know. Comment here. 

This Weeks Video: This week we have the clip that Gwen Jorgensen created of her 5km race. 

Interview: This week we have one of our favourite pro's on the show, that's right Joe Skipper is back. We talk about how his training is going, what his plans are for 2018, and he's the first person who answers our new 'standard questions for Pros'. You can follow Joe here: www.joeskipper.co.uk

Coaches Corner: Fiona Lawrence sent through a question about what you should do if you lose your nutrition in a race. The Coach gives advice on how to deal with situations like this. 

This Weeks Websites: Thorsten's piece on age of Kona winners; Slowtwitch piece on Gwen.