IMTALK EPISODE 329 - Andrew Hassard

News: Races coming up, Bevan's random question.   

Age Grouper of the Week: Ed Hawkins sent through this weeks Age Grouper, Brian Murphy. Here's what Ed wrote: I've got an age grouper of the week too from this race, Brian Murphy my pal from the big apple New york City. He has raced 11 ironman race in the US and around the world previously to the ironman NYC chasing that kona slot. He has been soooooo close a number of times, missing it by one place etc. On Saturday he put together a 9.52 to finish 4th in his age group and book his slot to the big island. It always amazes me that I hear so many stories of athletes chasing slots around the world only for a race to open in their back yard there they go and qualify, brilliant - well done Brian you deserve that slot and enjoy the big island mate.

Interview: Andrew Hassard recently completed a Decaman. In this weeks show we hear about his amazing experience. Andrew is a bit of a charater who has some good stories to share about his Deca journey.  Here's a clip of Andrew. If you want to support Andrews fundraising contact Paul O'Gara at: paulogara@cancerfocusni.org.

 

John's History Lesson: In this weeks history lesson we look at the Ironman World Championships from the years 1989-1995. 

IMTALK EPISODE 328 - Gordo on the IM Training Weekend

News: IM Wales, Grand Columbian, Challenge UK and Metaman are coming up this weekend. 

Age Grouper of the Week: Nick from Tri Juice sent through this weeks age grouper, Bob Powers. Here's what Nick wrote: I’d like to nominate 88 year old Bob Powers for from White Bear Lake, Minnesota for Age Grouper of the week.  An amazing triathlete who proves and shows that you can still be active and doing triathlons in your late 80’s.  From June 30^th – July 22^nd (23 days / 3 weeks) Bob travelled to three different triathlon events across the Minnesota (Manitou Triathlon, Timberman Triathlon and Chisago Triathlon) to be around fellow racers and do one of the things he enjoys doing on the weekends, competing in triathlons.  Oh yeah, he took up the sport of triathlon at the age of 65.

When he goes by at a race, athletes and spectators that don’t know him are amazed to see him out on the course doing this sport.  He loves showing people including his friends that it’s not all about sitting around when you are old.

Interview: This week we have Gordo from Endurance Corner again. He covers doing an IM weekend of training. You can check out so many great Endurance Corner pieces here. 

John's History Lesson: In this weeks history lesson we look at the Ironman World Championships from the years 1983-1988. 

IMTALK EPISODE 327 - Barry Siff

News: Races coming up, World 70.3 Champs this weekend,  

Age Grouper of the Week: Ben 'The Running Man' Schorr sent through this weeks age grouper of the week, Gene Tschudy. Gene is one of those guys works full time, trains like an animal and shares his enthusiasm for the sport with all of those around him. He also recently got a Kona slot!

Interview: Barry Siff is one of the good guys of the sport. He's currently working with the crew at the Hits triathlon series. Over the years he's been an athlete, a very successful race director, triathlon promoter, writer and he's on the board of USAT. In this interview he shares lots of great insight, including why Boulder is such a great place for athletes. 

John's History Lesson: In this weeks history lesson we look at the Ironman World Championships from the years 1978-1982. 

IMTAlk EPISODE 326

News: IM Canada changes to a Challenge Race, Lots of results, IM KPR, Lady Madonna Buder becomes the oldest person to complete an IM, John's ITU update. 

This Weeks Photo: Richard Bains sent through this great shot from the Olympic Mountain Bike Champs. 

Age Grouper of the Week: Alex Pettitt sent through a great AGOTW this week. Her partner Wayne O'Brien has gone through a really tough time lately. This amazingly fit guy has had a heart attack which just about ended his life. Thanks to the great medical team he got through it and survived. Through this he has showed an amazing attitude and character. Keep it up Wayne. 

This Week in Lance: Bevan gets to do his own segment this week. We cover the whole Lance issue and our thoughts on it. During this segment Bevan mentioned this site: Click here. 

Website of the Week: Tim Egge has sent through a website he as started for first timers call firsttimeironman.com. It's a place where you can put your IM story on the net. 

IMTAlk EPISODE 325

News: Our thoughts on IMNY, Results from Embrunman, Challenge Vichy, IM Sweeden and IM Mont Tremblanc, Barry Siff joins Hits, Crowie book coming out, John's ITU update. 

This Weeks Discussion: With so many races being effected by weather this year we want to you think is the best option to start a race if there is no swim? Also what would you do if the swim has a staggered start but then it gets called off? Comment here. 

This Weeks Photo: Frank McVeigh looking cool doing a jig-saw with his daughter. 

                     

John's Perspective: John shares his thoughts about who will move to long course triathlon after the Olympics. 

Website of the Week: The Wiseone sent through a great clip from Competitor about drafting, check it out here.