News: We have our first Kona Super Special, Armstrong competes in Xterra USA champs, results for a few races, Challenge Barcelona is coming up.
This Weeks Discussion: Last time we went to the media conference at the Ironman World Champs the questions were a little bit boring. So this year we thought you guys could come up with the questions. Give us your questions and we'll choose two each to ask. Comment here
Interviews: We have two interviews this week. We have Paul Huddle and Sister Madonna Buder.
News: Our first Kona build up, Results from Challenge Henley and Esprit Triathlon, John's ITU update, Robot doing IM Kona course, Alexander rides non sponsored bike.
This weeks discussion: In the last twelve months what have been the best thing that a race organiser has done to make your race great? Comment here
This Weeks Photo: Mountain Snails son Callum ripping it up in a running race.
Age Grouper of the Week: Tom Babbington sent through this weeks age grouper, Andy Brodziak. While aiming to get to Kona this year Andy unfortunately experienced the loss of his Mum. This pulled him away from his training but he devoted IMUK to his Mum and managed to get a Kona slot. Well done Andy.
Website of the Week: Christopher Sproule is involved with The Half Full Tri. It's a triathlon that raises money that goes to helps kids with cancer. It's a great cause, check out the site here: www.halffulltri.com
This Weeks Photo: Bevan, Porno on and the boys on their road trip to Dunedin for the rugby world cup.
Age Grouper of the Week: Tim Stutzer send through Julia Nikololpoulos for this weeks age grouper. She had an amazing race in IM Germany where she won her age group by over twenty mins!
News: Results for Cologne 226 and The Candian 226, IMWI, IM Wales REV3 Cedar Point coming up, Jo Lawn is doing Kona, 70.3 world champs this weekend, John's ITU update.
Discussion of the Week: Thanks to you guys and girls the boys are heading to Kona in a few weeks for our biannual Kona Super Specials. What are the challenges that you want us to do when we are there? One rule, we can't end up in jail! Comment here.
This Weeks Photos: John and Kids with Triathlon Legend Hamish Carter.
Coach's Corner: John gives some more tips on climbing in the mountains.
News: Lots of results from all over the world, Melbourne sells out in five minutes, Sweden to hold first Ironman, Phuket 70.3 gets 30 Kona slots, CEO tweet about Kona slots.
Discussion of the Week: In last weeks discussion Jordan 'Rappstar' Rapp made a comment about changing the world champs to the different regional champs location every year. Do you think world champs outside of Kona would work? Also, what would be the effect of this on Kona? Comment here.
This Weeks Photo: Bel Fong has a great race shot, see if you can beat it ;-)
Age Grouper of the Week: Nemo 'Doree' Brauch sent through Coach Patrick McCrann as this weeks age grouper. After having to pull out of Lake Placid due to a crash he came back the next year and pulled off a PB! He's also great at getting people to be successful in IMs.
High 5: Hywell 'Towel' Davies has sent through this weeks High 5 on climbing in the alps. He mentioned this website: www.cycling-challenge.com
Youtube clip: James 'The Wiseone' Bowtell picked up an IMTalk jersey in this Youtube clip.
