IMTalk Episode 662

News: Lots of 70.3 results; Challenge are adding more races; Ironman Auction; SRAM acquires PowerTap; John’s rant of the week.

This Weeks Discussion: What concerns you most, on a personal level (like safety on the bike), about being a triathlete? Comment here.

This Weeks Photo: John looking sharp in transition.

Age Grouper of the Week: We look at some of the top age groupers from Ironman South Africa.

Coaches Corner: This week John goes deeper into how to predict race times based on single sport times.

John’s files: Race 1, Race 2.

This Weeks Websites: Ironman AWA promotion.

IMTalk Episode 661

News: Results from Ironman South Africa and lots of 70.3’s; Ironman Switzerland is moving location; Coming up races.

This Weeks Discussion: This week we are keeping things simple, you just have to complete this sentence. ‘Success in triathlon is…’ Comment here.

This Weeks Photo: Here’s John looking sharp heading into transition.

Age Groupers of the Week: We look at some top age groupers from Ironman South Africa.

Coaches Corner: John covers how to use the data from a Half Ironman to race a wise Ironman. He also covers how to predict your Ironman marathon time based upon your straight marathon time.

Website of the Week: Pim Veeger sent through this great website with lots of old video’s of iconic triathlon races. Click here to get the site.

IMTalk Episode 660 - Scott Molina on the greatest males of the 80's

News: Drug’s in Hawaii and Patrick Lange’s thoughts on testing; Ironman South Africa is coming up; John’s ITU.

This Weeks Discussion: If you are faced with a hard FTP type bike workout (eg 7x5mins FTP) do you choose the trainer or outside? What’s your tipping point and why do you choose one over the other. Comment here

Interview: This week we have Scott Molina back on the show. He talks about the top male triathletes in the 80’s and what racing was like during that period.

Coaches Corner: John goes into the importance of doing running drills.

This Weeks Websites: ITU Bid Document; Top 3 in Nice; Tim Hemming’s piece on Lange and drugs.

IMTalk Episode 659 - Dr Sven Hansen on Resilience

News: Results from a couple 70.3’s, ITU festival coming to Australia, The Ironman races that will be on Facebook Live, Coming up races, John’s ITU updates.

This Weeks Discussion: What is the best advice or exercises you have been given by a medical practitioner that you have actually stuck with? Comment here

Interview: This week we have an interview with Dr Sven Hansen. Sven runs The Resilience Institute which specialises in resilience training. In the interview Sven shares what resilience is, why it is important, and how we can improve it in our lives. He also shares some deep insights around living a healthy life. You can find Sven’s work here: www.resiliencei.com

Age Groupers of the Week: We look at some of the top age groupers at Ironman New Zealand.

John’s History Lesson: John looks at the ITU Long Distance Triathlon World Championships.

This Weeks Websites: Doping case that may affect Ironman.

IMTalk Episode 658 - Erin Baker on the greatest females of the 80's

News: Results from a couple 70.3; John’s ITU update.

Discussion of the Week: We are building a new music playlist. This time we want you to share the music you need before a race. When you add your song tell us what kind of energy you are looking for. Comment here

Interview: This week we have Erin Baker back on the show. She talks about the top female triathletes in the 80’s and what racing was like during that period.

Coaches Corner: John does a section on doing blind sessions.