This weeks is all about the Ironman World Championships in Kona. We have our picks and break down what we think will happen in the race. We also have interviews with Joe Skipper, Imo Simmonds, and Thorsten Radde.
Here’s Thorsten’s Kona Cheat Sheet that was mentioned on the show.
News: Wanda’s IPO; PTO buying Ironman; Results from Ironman Chattanooga, Ironman Maryland, Ironman Taiwan and some 70.3’s; Coming up races; John’s ITU Update.
This Weeks Photo: Here’s a picture of John’s Cube bike, which he talks about in his Coaches Corner discussion.
This Weeks Discussion: What would be the best case scenario from a viewer perspective when it comes to watching Ironman Hawaii unfold - in terms of how the elite race could pan out? Comment here.
Interview: This week we have an interview with Brent Chan to talk about drafting and technical officiating at Ironman races.
Coaches Corner: John breaks down his Cube TT bike and what he uses to create the fastest machine as possible.
This Weeks Websites: PTO buying Ironman, Cam Wurf’s blog, Kona data points.
News: PTO aiming to buy Ironman from Wanda; Results from Ironman Italy and Challenge Madrid; Ironman Korea cancelled due to typhoon; Coming up races; John’s ITU Update.
This Weeks Photo: For those who need fashion advice, here’s Murray ‘The Holly Hammer’ Lapworth’s collection of socks.
This Weeks Discussion: Carla Chandler send through this weeks discussion. Her question is: Should the cut off time for Ironman and 70.3’s be longer in races where the courses are more challenging? An example of this is Ironman Vichy, which has over 2000m of climbing. Comment here.
Pro of the Week: This week we look at both Clemente Alonso Mckernan and Nikki Bartlett. They’ll both be racing in Kona.
Age Grouper of the Week: George Gray is this weeks winner for smashing out an 8:46 at Ironman Italy.
Website of the Week: Here’s this weeks website: http://xtriworldtour.com
This Weeks Websites: John’s nutrition survey, Brendan Murray’s coaching website.
News: Results from Challenge Aldmere and Ironman Wales; Coming up races; Zofingen Duathlon World Distance Champs.
Interview: This week we have Tim O’Donnell on the show. We talk about last years Kona, what’s been happening this year, using UCAN, and family life as a pro athlete. You can follow Tim here: www.timandrinnyshow.com
This Weeks Discussion: Greg Land sent through this weeks discussion. What would be your three times for an Ironman under the following three scenarios on the same course and same day?
1) “Normal” Ironman rules
2) A true SOLO event....... nobody else racing on the course (ZERO chance of drafting)
3) Having a FULL drafting event...... you can choose anyone or as many people as you want to work for you, but they obviously can’t “pull” you
Age Grouper of the Week: Paul Moore is this weeks age grouper for getting his Kona slot after 10 years in the sport.
News: Results from 70.3 world champs, Ironman Wisconsin and some 70.3’s; Lauren Goss banned for using CBD ointment; Coming up races; John’s ITU update.
This Weeks Discussion: Question 1: Is 5 minutes too much for a drafting penalty at a half ironman / 70.3? Question 2: Would you rather see a run penalty than a stand down? For example instead of a 5 minute penalty in a tent at an iron distance race you have a 1 minute penalty at the tent, then you must run a 1km penalty lap on the run. Comment here
Website of the Week: Tim Heming sent the YouTube clip of the men’s Olympic triathlon in Beijing through, check it out.
Epic Camp Interviews: We have the last of our Epic Camp France interviews.
This Weeks Websites: Lauren Goss ban comment.
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