This week we have an interview with Ultraman Champ Tara Norton. You can follow Tara here.
We also discuss the biggest topics of triathlon from 2019.
IMTalk Episode 697 - Ruth Astle
News: Results from Challenge Daytona and Oxman; Olympic Tri will start at 6:30am.
This Weeks Discussion: What was the triathlon highlight of the year? This can be either a performance or some aspect of the sport (not your own achievement). Comment here
Interview: Kona age group champion Ruth Castle is on the show. She goes through her athlete journey and turning pro. You can follow her here.
IMTalk Episode 696 - John's starting Kayaking
News: Results from a few 70.3’s; The Dream Team result from Bahrain; Coming up races; John’s ITU update.
This Weeks Discussion: What has disappeared from triathlon that you really miss? It might be something like a website, magazine, mass starts, piece of technology, brand of sports nutrition. Comment here
Age Grouper of the Week: Marc ‘The Missile’ Scudamore sent through Jennifer Benson as this weeks Age Grouper.
Geek Corner: We look at the fastest Ironman debut races.
High 5: We do a High 5 on ‘things you possibly haven’t done that will improve your cycling’.
This Weeks Websites: Gwen Jorgensen’s marathon update, St James Mountain Sports Race.
IMTalk Episode 695 - Ultraman World Champion Jordan Byrden
News: Results from Ironman Western Australia, Ironman Mar da Plata and Ultraman; Coming up races.
This Weeks Discussion: Who are the best athletes that have not won Kona? This is in both the current crop of athletes as well as those in the past. Comment here
This Weeks Photo: Here’s Mike Switzel Pizel looking cool at Ironman Western Australia.
Interview: Ultraman World Champion Jordan Byrden is on the show. He talks us through is performance in this epic race.
Age Grouper of the Week: Carl McClarnan sent through Nathan Ford for this weeks Age Grouper.
Geek Corner: We look at the fastest Ironman debut races.
This Weeks Websites: World 10km record, What top athletes get from their parents.
IMTalk Episode 694 - Bevan's Coaches Corner
News: Results from Ironman Arizona and Ironman Cozumel; Ironman Western Australia is coming up.
This Weeks Discussion: Is Ironman bad for the environment? If you feel it is identify why that is the case. We also want to know what we can do to improve our environmental impact. Comment here
This Weeks Photo: Here’s John looking like a 70’s porn star.
Bevan’s Coaches Corner: Bevan goes over how to have a ‘needs based conversation’ with your partner so you can have a better relationship when you are an Ironman triathlete.
High 5: John has an Event Directors High 5.
Pro of the Week: We look at Denis Chevort and Agnieszka Jerzyk