IMTALK EPISODE 353 - Gary Roethenbaugh

This Weeks News: Results from Los Carbos, IM Melbourne and HITS Ocala is coming up, Drew Scott is turning pro, John's ITU update, Brownlee may struggle to make Commenwealth Games 10,000.

This Weeks Discussion: John and Bevan had a disagreement on the show this week. If there was a IM race where there were no pro's or no Kona slots do you think the feel of the race would be different? Would it be less serious or pretty much the same as any other IM races? Comment here. 

This Weeks Video: Here's a real bad cycle fail. 

Interview: This week we talk to Gary Roethenbaugh from Triathlon Industry Association. Gary and his team aims to represent the industry (as with any trade association) and to promote triathlon overall. They are working closely with the national governing body – the British Triathlon Federation. It’s this common goal of growing the sport, and participation in triathlon, that is shared by both the national governing body and the industry.

Interview: John has an interview with Craig www.bikecycle.co.nz. He talks about the use of his power meter, fast cadence and other cycling stuff.  

Coaches Corner and John's Rant: John shares some swimming info and has a rant about a couple things that have been on his mind. 

This Weeks Website: The movie Chrissie is promoting, Warwick John Fahy's speaking website. 

IMTALK EPISODE 352 - Brett Sutton

News: New Ironman Los Cabos is this weekend, Gomez doing Challenge Barcelona Half, Pete Jacobs doing LA Marathon, John's ITU update, This Week in Lance. 

This Weeks Photo: Jeff 'The Explosion' Curry sent through this weeks photo. It's the IMTalk logo on the Lisburn Triathlon Club top.  

This Weeks Discussion: If WTC were to put on an Ironman race that had no Kona slots would it sell out? Would you still enter? Let us know your reasons for your answer. Comment here.

Interview: This week we have Brett Sutton back on the show. Lately he has been writing about the idea that the Ironman Community buy the WTC. On this weeks show he shares his thoughts on this topic. As always Brett brings up some interesting points. Thanks for Fegan for sorting out the interview. 

This Weeks Websites: Tony Jackson passed away. 

IMTALK EPISODE 351 - Meredith Kesler

News: Results from IMNZ and Abu Dhabi, Brownlee may go long after Rio, New race in Isle of Man.

Interview: This week we have an interview with Ironman New Zealand Winner Meredith Kesler. She talks about last weekends race, what's been happening over the couple years, and her upcoming book. Cheak out all things Meredith at her website: www.meredithkessler.com

This Weeks Discussion: With Brett Sutton being on the show next week we were wondering if you would be willing to put $1000 of your own money to buy the WTC? Let us know if you would or wouldn't and why you have your answer. Comment here. 

This Weeks Photo: John 'The Mountain Snail' Hancock in his IMTalk tri suit at IMNZ. 

Age Grouper of the Week: Sarah Walker sent through this weeks age grouper, Chris Craig. Chris is one of the people who are at the heart of the sport. After not being an athlete when she was a child she started running once she left school. Over time she started triathlon. After five years of work she managed to finish IMNZ last weekend! Love your work Chris. 

IMTALK EPISODE 350

News: IMNZ and Abu Dhabi are coming up, IM Japan sells 85% in the first 3 days, Camp Kia Kaha is coming, TT starts in IM? 

This Weeks Photo: A couple cool boys, in their IMTalk tops, flying down the road in Kona.

This Weeks Discussion: Brett Sutton wrote an interesting piece about the 'wheels coming off for Ironman', here's the piece: http://tiny.cc/01w2sw We want to know what you think about it? Do you think he's right or wrong? Comment here

Age Grouper of the Week: Melissa Urie sent through Andrew Zielinski (A Zed) for this weeks age grouper. A Zed didn't manage to finish his first Half Ironman, which he really struggled with. Recently he did manage overcome this demon to finish the Coles Bay Half. It was a tough day but he managed to get there in 7:33. Well done A Zed. 

Coaches Corner: John answers Dave Heywoods question about the amount of 70.3's and Olympic tri's one should do leading into an IM. Plus there's an interview with Craig Sharratt about his new bike. 

This Weeks Website: Article about changing IM starts. 

IMTALK EPISODE 349 - Bevan Docherty

News: Ironman expands age group ranking programme, Kahlefeldt and Norden are starting to go long, Looks like Alexander is doing Kona, Desiree Ficker retires.  

Interview: This week we have triathlon legend Bevan Docherty on the show. He talks about the transition to long course, IMNZ and his thoughts on Lance. 

This Weeks Discussion: Adam Laycock is going to be retiring in a few years. When he does he wants to do an amazing race somewhere in the world. So this weeks question is: Where should Adam race? You only get one suggestion. Comment here. 

Age Grouper of the Week: Mark Eidem send through Al and Anne Larson for this weeks age groupers. They did IM Arizona together and both finished in a time of 13:17:48. 

This Weeks Websites: your-competitive-edge.com, Brett Sutton's blog post, Modern man is a wimp piece.