IMTALK EPISODE 247

News: Macca vs Crowie at Abu Dhabi, Macca racing early in the season, Richard Ussher going back to Multisport, Baylis' racing Challenge Henley. 

Discussion of the Week: What was the biggest thing you did in 2010 that improved your performance the most? Comment here

High 5: James 'The Wise One' Bowtell sent through a High on going to foreign races. 

Coaches Corner: John predicts how he would go as a pro under the new points system for Kona.

Websites of the Week: Tom Hibberd gave us some fun websites that give interesting rules for cycling. If you are looking for a fun time waster these are worth a look. Rules of the Euro Cyclist, Velominati Rules. 

Questions and Answers: We have questions and comments from Andrew Black, David Pearce, Roland Chuter, Will Richards and Joe Walski.

 

IMTALK EPISODE 246 - Mark Kleanthous on Double IM RACING

News: IM Malaysia postponed, Macca doing a book, Sam Warriner had heart issues, Endurance awards, Results from SA 70.3.

Discussion of the Week: If Lance did get busted for previously doing drugs would you still want him racing in Kona? Comment here on Facebook

Age Grouper of the Week: Tim Swanson sent through Matthew Miller for coming from near death to finish IM Cozumel in a time of 10:30:12 under some tough conditions. Here's the article about him. Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 and Post Race.

Interview: We have Mark Kleanthous who has completed many IM's and Marathons but he has also raced in Doubles. In this interview we cover some tips on how to do a double. Check out his great website www.ironmate.co.uk here and some more double tips here. 

Website of the Week: This weeks website are the Slowtwitch highlights of 2010. It's great work from those guys. Part 1, Part 2.

IMTALK EPISODE 245 - Pro Justin Daerr on hill running

News: Wanaka results, New Sponsorship guy for WTC, Belgium Pro Team, Our views on NBC Kona coverage. 

Discussion of the Week: Do you ever feel unsafe during an Ironman swim? Comment here

High 5: Mark Yale sent through a High 5 for 'excuses why the race went badly'.

1. The course was long.
2. It was only a 'training' race.
3. I was kicked in the face in the swim.
4. Did not taper long enough.
5. Underlying illness that flared up.
And keeping with tradition, tip number six: always use 'fatigued' instead of 'tired' as it sounds more professional.

Workout of the Month: We have Justin Daerr on the show going over Richard Swans' Hill Rep workout. Go to endurancecorner and check out the great camps that they have coming up over the next few months.

IMTALK EPISODE 244 - AGE GROUPER PETE SHORT

News: Challenge Wanaka this weekend, Poor pro field at Wanaka, Lance a no show in NZ, Chrissie maybe racing IMSA, Tri Star head to France, Prize draw for Tri Grand Prix! 

Discussion of the Week: Who is going to crack into the top five in Kona this year that has not been there before (or for the last three years)? Comment here 

Interview: This week we have an interview with Pete Short. Pete, who didn't have an athletic background, went from being overweight guy to getting down to nine and a half hours in IMNZ. He shares what he did to get there. 

Questions and Answers: Steve Cosentino sent through a question around the Brett Sutton interview so John gives some thoughts around it. 

IMTALK EPISODE 243 Best of 2010 - Power Guru Hunter Allen

In this weeks best of the 2010 we are replaying the interview with Power Guru Hunter Allen. Check out his profile here. 

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