IMTalK EPISODE 319

News: Results from Challenge Roth and IM Frankfurt, There might be a new event for Auckland, IM Switzerland is coming up, Man to attempt 50 IMs in 50 states over 100 days. 

This Weeks Discussion: James 'The Wiseone' Bowtell sent through this weeks discussion. Here it is: This article in runners world analyzed the recent health studies and highlighted that higher volume runners (25miles per week+) and faster runners (faster than 7:30 min miles) had higher death rates. So the question is: how does the community feel and think about long-term health impacts of Ironman training? Part II: Has long participation and health impacted their training and racing habits? Comment here

This Weeks Photo: Matthew Binns sent through this weeks photo with him, in the Hammergel gear, Lisa Harding (last weeks AGOTW) and Clownboy at Ironman Taupo. The team are looking sharp. 

Age Group of the Week: Jade Garrett sent through her boyfriend Nathan Bradford for this weeks age grouper. Nathan has been working hard over the years to keep improving and Jade said that she was impressed with how focused he is. This focus paid off in the Outlaw Triathlon where he managed to get 3rd overall in a time of 9:26. Well done Nathan. 

Coaches Corner: In this weeks Coaches Corner John talks about if you need to have a day off every week. He then goes on to talk about an email that Marion 'Moose' Herring, MD sent through about Stress Fracture Treatment. 

This Weeks Websites: Olympic Marathon qualifying times, 50 IMs guy, Dave Scott Webinar on Training Peaks, Long history of the Espresso Machine, Hot Dog champ, Brian Rhodes.  

 

IMTalK EPISODE 318

News: Results from IM Austria and Outlaw, IM Germany and Roth is coming up, Andrew Starykowicz update, Heather Wurtele DQ'd, This Week in Lance. 

This Weeks Discussion: You’ve just met your partner or a good mate when they have just crossed the finish line. They’ve had a below average day (not an explosion just a below average day). What do you say to them? Comment here. If you comment this week you go in the draw to win The Complete Book of Triathlon Training by Mark Kleanthous from www.ironmate.co.uk. Comment here

This Weeks Photo: Scott Richdale sent through this great shot of him riding through some beautiful scenery in his IMTalk jersey. 

Age Grouper of the Week: Peter Coulson sent through Lisa Harding as this weeks age grouper. After seven attempts she managed to qualify for Kona at IM Cairns. Peter says she's a great person who gives a lot back to her local tri community. 

Coaches Corner: John did a course around leadership where they talked about optimism. In this weeks show we talk around this topic and how you can use it to become a better athlete. You can listen to Bevan's podcast on the subject here: www.bevanjameseyles.com

This Weeks Websites: www.ironmate.co.uk, Andrew Starykowicz story. 

IMTalK EPISODE 317 - Gordo on open water swimming

News: Results from IM France and CDA plus Forestman and Celtman, IM Austria is coming up, Lake Tahoe sells out in one day, Andrew Starykowicz jail time in Abu Dhabi, Drew Scott wins 70.3 as an age grouper, John's ITU update. 

This Weeks Discussion: John Ellis sent through this weeks discussion. If a non WTC brand put on a Challenge Kona on the same course, how would people feel about that? Would they look at that as opposed to the WTC race? I know it would not have the history and prestige but it might give a lot of athletes a chance to race on the course and experience that part of it. Comment here

This Weeks Photo: Brian Lafleur sent through this great shot of him showing off some massive Des and Troys at the top of Mt Whitney in California. 

Age Grouper of the Week: Jeff 'The Explosion' Curry sent through this weeks age group, Donald Smith. Donald won a free entry to IM Lanzarote five weeks before the race. He had never done an IM before but he decided to do it. He managed to finish in a time of 15:51, great work. 

We also had an honorary age groupers for Luke 'Nuts' Nuttall and Gary 'The Constant Deliverer' Fegan. 

Interview: We have Gordo back on the show this week. He covers how new swimmers can get better at open water swimming plus he answers lots of your questions. Check out all the good work Gordo and his team do at www.endurancecorner.com 

This Weeks Websites: The story about Andrew Starykowicz, The sunblock websites site 1, 2, 3.

IMTalK EPISODE 316 - Inigo San Millan

News: Results from IM Regensburg, New Ironman at Lake Tahoe, IM CDA and France are coming up, This week in Lance, John's ITU update, Philip Graves wins UK 70.3. 

This Weeks Photo: John 'The Mountain Snail' Hancock sent through this great shot ;-) 

Interview: Inigo San Millan is a the Director of the Exercise Phyiology and Human Performance at the University of Colorado. He's done some great testing on aero positions and metabolic performance. He has some great insights which may make you think about your set up. 

This Weeks Websites: Brett Sutten getting the young fella on board, Matty Reid riding in a wetsuit. 

IMTalK EPISODE 315 - Rasmus Henning

News: Results from Challenge/ETU European Half IM Champs, IM Regensburg is coming up this weekend, John's ITU update, Potts and Cave win Escape from Alcatraz, This week in Lance. 

This Weeks Discussion: John was wondering if there should be prize money for top age groupers at Ironman races? If you think there should be what amount do you think is the right amount? Comment here

Interview: Rasmus Henning has released a new book. This week we have an interview with him about the book and how things are going this year. His book is a journal of his 2011 season, with the highs and lows and how he balances life as a pro and family man. The feedback on the book has been great. If you want to get his book you can get it for only $9.99 from www.prochasingthedream.com

This Weeks Photo: Robert Bertrand has an eagle eye. He was watching a YouTube clip of the Kona 70.3 when he saw something interesting with Lance's helmet, he doesn't have it strapped in. Check it out. 

Website of the Week: Kevin Venza sent through this weeks website: www.trilounge.com. It's a great news site that seems to be the best place to the pro lists for IM races.