IMTalk EPISODE 324

News: Death at IMNY, Olympic wrap up, IMNY results, People upset about fees for IMNY, Challenge Copenhagen results, Lots of races coming up. 

This Weeks Discussion: Zlatko send through a question which got John thinking. If triathlon were to have three metal events at the Olympics which events would you want? Also if a top triathlete were to race at another event at the Olympics, like the 1500m swim, which event would they do best at? Comment here. 

This Weeks Photos: Mal James was doing media work at the Olympics. Here's some photos he took from both the mens and womens race.

Coaches Corner: John introduces he NFPG check. It's a plan to put your mind in the right place when you are racing.  

Website of the Week: Nick from Tri Juice has a great piece about exotic races around the world. You can check it out here: www.trijuice.com

IMTalk EPISODE 323

News: The Olympics, Results from Norseman and Ultraman Canada, Challenge Copenhagen and IMNY are coming up.

This Weeks Discussions: John wants to know, does the quality of the pro field at an ironman event you go to matter to you? If there were no pro’s would you care? Comment here. 

This Weeks Photos: Mal James was doing media work at the female triathlon race at the Olympics. Here's some photos he took. 

Age Grouper of the Week: Admiral Rosey sent through Emma Rand as this weeks AGOTW. Admiral said that Emma is a great personality in her local tri scene and that she trains really hard. This was rewarded with her win at the Outlaw Triathlon! Well done Emma. 

Websites of the Week: The Ironman Europe YouTube channel had a lot of great videos, you can check them out here. Plus we talked about www.iutasport.com, it's the place you go if you are thinking of doing an ultra distance tri event. 

This Weeks Websites: Thorsten's Kona qualifiers wrap up. 

IMTalK EPISODE 322

News: Results from ITU Long Distance World Champs, ADH Tri results, Kona KPR update, Olympic watch.

This Weeks Discussion: Imagine you got a call from the Olympic committy telling you that you were allowed to compete in any event in the Olympics. What event would you choose to do and which one do you think you could do your best in? Comment here. 

This Weeks Photo: The Mountain Snail Family managed to get a photo with Phil Liggett and they even managed to get an IMTalk jersey in ;-) 

Website of the Week: If you would love to ride the Tour de France the team at Global Adventure Guide are putting on an amazing tour in 2014. Check it out here. 

Coaches Corner: This week John covers wave catching. 

This Weeks Websites: Two articles about Wiggins: One, Two

IMTalK EPISODE 321 - Alan Couzens

News: Results from IM Lake Placid and UK, Vineman and Hits are coming up, John's ITU update.

This Weeks Discussion: We forgot to talk about this weeks discussion again on this weeks show, the boys needt to sharpen up. So here it is: – If WTC had another spare say one million for prize money should they put it into a series prize pool (like ITU), regional champs or world champs (kona and 70.3)? Comment here. 

Interview: This week we have Alan Couzens from Endurance Corner on the show. He talks about what kind of training you should do if you are training for a 70.3. There's some great tips in there. If you want to read some more of Alan's work check out this link. 

This Weeks YouTube Clips: Frank McVeigh sent through the first clip of an old school tri with Lance Armstrong in it. The second clip is one that 

Coaches Corner: John answers a question about open water from Paul Fitzgerald. 

IMTalK EPISODE 320 - Joe Friel

News: IM Switz results, IM UK and Lake Placid coming up, Kona Pro Qualifying first cut off is coming, 70.3 Asia Pacific Champs in Auckland, John's ITU date. 

This Weeks Discussion: We forgot to tell you guys the discussion of the week on the show this week but here it is anyway. Adam Titley thought he would only do one IM but after completing his first one a local tri legend, Julia from the Berkshire Tri Squad, said 'You'll do another one', which he did. So his question is: What made you do your second Iron Distance race and how long was it after your first? Comment here

Interview: This week we have Joe Friel on the show to cover Efficiency Factor and Decoupling. These are great messurements to help you be more effective as IM athletes. Remember that you can get all this info on Training Peaks. Check out his website here. 

This Weeks Photo: Paul Hellings raced IM Austria and he looked really cool in his IMTalk Tri Suit. 

High 5: Here's the link to the High 5 for this week. 

This Weeks Websites: Epic Camp, Pro Bike Fit in Brisbane.