IMTALK EPISODE 383 - POST KONA SUPER SPECIAL

This weeks show is all about the Ironman World Championships last weekend in Kona. We break down every part of the race in both the pro's races and the age group races. 

This Weeks Discussion: After watching the coverage of the world champs over the weekend we were wondering what you think would be one thing that WTC could do to improve the coverage? Try to think of things that will improve your experience of race day as a viewer. Comment here. 

This Weeks Photos: This week we have photo's of the 2013 World Ironman Champions Mirinda Carfrae and Frederik Van Lierde.

Interview: We have AJ from www.trainingpeaks.com on the show. He talks about the power files from some of the pros at Kona. 

Websites from the show: Trirating, CoachCox.co.uk.

IMTALK EPISODE 382 - KONA SUPER SPECIAL WITH RACHEL JOYCE AND LUCY GOSSAGE

News: Today all we do is talk about the World Championships in Kona this weekend. 

Thorsten's Kona Report: On the show we used Thorsten's Kona report. It's a great resource to have while you watch the race this weekend. If you want to get it for a same donation click here. 

Interview: We have a quicky interview with one of the favorites for Kona Rachel Joyce. You can check out her website here: www.racheljoyce.org. 

Interview: Lucy Gossage has made massive progress to become a successful pro. This week she shares her journey with us. Check out her website here: www.lucygossage.com

IMTALK EPISODE 381

News: Kona is coming, DNF's at Tahoe, Marathon record beaten, Coming up racing. 

This Weeks Discussion: This time in a couple weeks from now we will know who is the IM world champions. This week you get to do your picks. We want your top threes for both the guys and girls race. If you get this right you will have bragging rights for the next year. Comment here. 

This Weeks Photos: Jason Bailey sent through this great shot of Lessing, Allen, and Bevan in the 1993 indoor world champs.

Age Grouper of the Week: Jeff 'The Explosion' Curry sent through Arran McKee for this weeks age grouper. Arrran is an alround good guy who gives so much time to the Lisburn Triathlon Club. He also got a PB in IM Copenhagen earlier this year. 

Website of the Week: John Newing sent through engine2diet.com for this weeks website. It's got some great recipe's. 

App of the Week: Simon Newman sent though this weeks app, Glympse. This app allows you loved ones or friends see where you are when you are out there training. 

This Weeks Websites: Rob Lines has set up our Strave Club, click here to join it.  

IMTALK EPISODE 380

News: Results from Lake Tahoe, GP Tri in Vegas, Coming up races. 

This Weeks Discussion: It's coming up to our most exciting time of the year, the Ironman World Championships in Kona. This week we want to know who is your dark horse to get on the podium (top 3) for Kona? It can only be someone who hasn't been in the top 5 at Kona before. Remember, you only get one name. Comment here

This Weeks Video: For those of you who wanted to watch the Sailing Away music video we had on the show today, here it is. We know you are excited about seeing it ;-) 

Age Grouper of the Week: Sharon Rowe sent through her husband and all around good guy David Rowe as this weeks age grouper. After a few years in the sport he decided that he wanted to step things up and try to qualify for Kona. In IMUK he managed to smash his PB, get a sub 10, and get that amazing Kona slot. Well done David. 

High 5: Gloria Perez sent through a 'you know you are married to a triathlete when...'.

Website of the Week: Cheri Lutz sent through www.myathletelive.com as this weeks website. It's a way that you can be GPS tracked when you are racing, it's pretty cool. 

IMTALK EPISODE 379

News: IM Kona slots breakdown, Kona goss, lots of results, John's ITU update. 

This Weeks Discussion: Dave Heywood sent through this weeks discussion. With the passing of his mother he has dedicated his next race to her and he is going to fundraise for an Ovarian Cancer organisation. His question was: Which fundraising organisations have you found do a good job and which ones don't. Plus what are some tips for effective fund raising? Comment here. 

This Weeks Photo. Tim Hemming looking sharp in his IMTalk tri suit at the Challenge Henley race.

Age Grouper of the Week: Oli Jenner sent through Lee Thomas from www.tri-topia.com for this weeks age grouper. Lee has a massive PB of 23mins at Challenge Vichy. Oli says that Lee is an all around good guy who gives back to the sport in a big way. He also runs training camps at Tri Topia, check it out if you are looking for a camp to do. 

Website of the Week: J Mac sent through www.athletestreatingathletes.com. It's a great site to go to if you have any injuries. It has loads of great info. 

This Weeks Websites: Camilla Pedersen's website, Tim Hemmings piece about his race.