IMTalk Episode 708 - Ken Glah

News: More legacy slots this year; New Ironman race in California; Ironman New Zealand is coming up; John’s ITU update.

This Weeks Discussion: What do you want out of a coach and what has a coach done in the past that has let you down? Comment here. 

Interviews: This week we have Ken Glah back on the show. He talks about his Kona Run, Performing as an ageing athlete, and gives insight into some Ironman races. 

You can check out his travel company Endurance Sports Travel by clicking here.

Age Grouper of the Week: Tom Ward sent through Michelle Van-Deventer for this weeks Age Grouper of the Week. 

IMTalk Episode 707 - Sonia Bracegirdle

News: Results from Geelong 70.3; PTO announces annual bonus programme; Brett Sutton shares his thoughts on the PTO; Ironman announces the Facebook Live races for 2020.

This Weeks Discussion: How should Pete work out this conundrum? He is racing Ironman NZ  while his partner Kerry is racing the 70.3. They are pretty even on ability so they need to work out who gets bragging rights for performing better eg should Pete’s full time be halved then take off say 20mins. For reference Kerry took line honours with a  5:49 at the Taupo 70.3 in December (getting 3rd in her AG) v Pete’s 6:00:32. Comment here.

Interviews: We have an interview Sonia Bracegirdle. She talks about her triathlon career, what happened at Ironman Maastrict and what’s next for her. You can follow Sonia here.

Age Grouper of the Week: Tom Ward sent through is wife Loren for this weeks Age Grouper of the Week.

This Weeks Websites: Bloomberg article about the sale of Ironman; Brett Sutton on PTO and Nike Shoes

IMTalk Episode 705 - Get ready for a rant

News: Results from 70.3 Dubai and Coast to Coast; The Professional Triathletes Organisation is still trying to by Ironman; Challenge Wanaka is coming up; John’s ITU update.

This Weeks Discussion: How would you feel if athletes that was on par with you bought a pair of Vapourfly’s, or a new bike, that allowed them to travel faster despite not performing better and they beat you? Likewise how would you feel if you bought these gains? Comment here.

This Weeks Photo: Here’s a young John with some legends of the sport.

Rant of the Week: John rants about the changes made to Ironman New Zealand.

Pro of the Week: This week we look at Sara Svensk and Dougal Allan.

This Weeks Websites: ITU Heat recommendations; Survey for Athletes; Podcast about the Vaporfly’s.

IMTalk Episode 704 - A special on the Collins cup + PTO along with Caroline Steffen.

News: Results from 70.3 South Africa and Israman; The Professional Triathletes Organisation announcements; Wurf doing some riding for Ineos.

Interview: Todays focus is on the PTO. John spoke to the Chairman of the PTO and he tells us about the PTO, the Collins Cup and how Chrissie Wellington’s legs sealed the investment. We also discuss how the rankings work with Thorsten You can find out more about the PTO here.

Interview: We have Caroline Steffen on the show again. She shares how she’s managing her mum/athlete life, what she’s learning in the later part of her career and what is happening this year. You can follow Caroline on Instagram.

IMTalk Episode 703 - Kennett Peterson and Adelaide Perr

The boys are away this week so we have a quick news section and then we have interviews with Pro Kennett Peterson and Adelaide Perr. You can follow Kennett here