IMTALK EPISODE 206

News: Results, IMSA coming up, Challenge heading to the UK. 

Discussion of the Week: From Kev Brock, Should there be discretionary spots for Kona so some pro athletes don’t have to qualify? 

Age Grouper of the Week: Lavinia Gordon nominated her husband Ian Gordon as age grouper of the week. He has a fairly demanding job but still manages to train the house down.  He has been doing triathlon for about five years and during that time has encouraged me to progress from twice-a-week-around-the-park runner to wannabe Ironman (I hope to do my first one this December, naturally I'm following the John Newsom (trademark) plan).  He raced Ironman China on March 14th.  He was very sick about two days before the race (either food poisoning or from swimming in the river - quite a few athletes were very sick).  Despite vomiting for most of the two days before, he still raced.  During the race he thanked the volunteers, stopped to offer assistance to an athlete in trouble on the bike course and powered through the marathon despite the fact that he hadn't been able to keep food down for the entire race.  He is also a dedicated IMTalk listener. Ian Gordon 

Website of the Week: Kanina Roberts sent in this weeks website about a guy who wants to do a round the world triathlon: danmartinextreme.com

Questions and Answers: Jay Waters asked about long sessions and Jim Breen told us about TriGrandPrix. 

IMTALK EPISODE 205

News: John's ITU wrap up, some other 70.3 we missed, oceanside, Big Woody is back. 

Discussion of the Week: From Giancarlo Nisimblat, Details or unique set ups at a race that other race directors should adopt.

Age Grouper of the Week: Annette Lee nominated Pam Morris this week. 

Website of the Week: Lavinia Gordon sent in cyclingtipsblog.com

Product Review Centre: Race Across America Movie bicycledreamsmovie.com

Questions and Answers: We got questions from Ingemar Eriksson, Lavinia Gordon, lee cartmell and Mal James sent in a joke. The questions covered check power devices, why pro's don't use heart rate monitors and training tips for a 70.3. 

This Weeks Websites: Trigrandprix.com, Big Woody, John's Triathlon race, Lavinia Gordon YouTube link.  

IMTALK EPISODE 204

News: IM Australia results. 

Discussion of the Week: Sent in by Bevan Colless. Should female pro's be able to be paced in a races? 

Website of the Week: David-Nan Chambers suggested triathlon.racechecklist.com

John's History Lesson: France Iron Tour.

Questions and Answers: James 'Wise One' Bowtell sent through a questions covering running twice a day. Plus Stewart 'Edge of Danger' Milne sent in a joke. 

IMTALK EPISODE 203 - Cameron Brown and Kieran Doe

This week we have interviews with two top Kiwi Ironmen, Cam Brown and Kieran Doe. Check out their websites: Cam Brown, Kieran Doe 

IMTALK EPISODE 202

News: 70.3 expands to Ireland, Ed Hawkins reports on how tough Ironman China was. 

Discussion of the Week: What should we add to the show. 

High 5: How to survive when you've stopped racing Ironman sent in by Rob Hoult. 1. Keep connected through listening to IMTalk. 2. Keep racing - at whatever distance you can fit in. 3. Enjoy all the things that you wished you had time for, but couldn't fit in. 4. Put something back into triathlon. 5. Don't be shy to wear your Ironman finishers shirt. 6. Have at least one IMTalk piece of clothing. 7. When all else fails, listen to your favorite IMTalk episodes. 8. Support your sports sponsors. 

Website of the Week: James Bowtell sent through this weeks website, here's what he said. Here is a website that will appeal to those looking to do some bike touring, because, its a website about bike touring... one of those "it does exactly what it says on the tin" things. bicycletour.com 

Coaches Corner: Dealing with disappointing races. 

Questions and Answers: We have questions from Christian Isakson, Craig Miskin, Drew Ziegler and a joke from Colin Chambers. We cover how to space halves before doing an Ironman. 

This Weeks Websites: Teamlaws.co.uk