IMTALK EPISODE 403 - JOHN'S IMNZ REPORT

News: IMNZ Results; Results from C2C, New Challenge Race, Ultraman Floria.

This Weeks Discussion: What is something your wife/husband/partner told you that you should do around training that you didn’t listen to but when your coach or training mate told you to do it all of a sudden it was a great idea. Comment here. 

This Weeks Photo: Here's a photo of John from IMNZ. 

Age Grouper of the Week: We go over the 35-39 age male age group from IMNZ to show how close this age group was this week. 

John's Race Report:  John goes over his IMNZ race in detail.  

High 5: This week we do a High 5 on why Triathlon is so great!

 

IMTALK EPISODE 402 - Scott Molina

News: IMNZ coming up; Results from Challenge Philippines, Ultraman Florida, and Husky Long Course.

This Weeks Discussion: John is racing this weekends IMNZ. In this weeks discussion we want you to guess John's race time for this weekends race. The person who gets closest to his time will get their name on John's Kona Tri Suit. If you want to donate to his Kona race, and get your name on his gear, go here: http://www.coachjohnproject2014.com/support-john/ Comment here. 

This Weeks Photo: We have Ken and Jules Fox come and watch us record the show today. Here's a photo we took of them. 

Age Grouper of the Week: The Mountain Snail sent through this weeks age grouper of the week, Dave 'Billy' Creamer. Dave has done IMNZ 10 times over the years and while he has been really close to qualitying for Kona he always missed out. Last year he managed to crack it and then he got to have his Kona experience. He's a real example of sticking at it until you achieve your goal. 

Interview: This week we have Triathlon legend Scott Molina on the show. He shares some of his experiences from the early years of IMTalk. As always Scott is a great guest. Check out this photo of him coming out of the water at IMNZ 1985. 

High 5: This week we do a High 5 on racing IMNZ. 

History of IMNZ: Throughout the show this week we go over the history of this iconic race. 

 

IMTALK EPISODE 401 - David Bowden

News: Results from Panama 70.3, IM Transfer programme, Steffen being coached by Macca, IMNZ stacked, WTC loses in court to Australian TV networks, Challenge adds another American race. 

This Weeks Discussion: John has been awarded a Bronze in the Ironman All World Athlete rankings. We were wondering if the Ironman All Athlete system has any meaning for you? Have a look at your ranking before you comment. Comment here. 

This Weeks Photo: John and Belinda looking sharp before the Canterbury Sports Awards. 

Age Grouper of the Week: Ian "White Lightning" Hersey sent through this weeks age grouper, Tim Sheeper. Tim had a incredible year in 2013, winning lots of hard races. He's also a guy who has given back to the sport for over 20 years. 

Interview: This week we have an interview with David Bowden from speedtheory.co.nz. He covers all the terms we use around power and how we can use them for training and racing. There is a lot of good detail in there if you want to geek out. 

This Weeks Websites: John McAvoy Blog, IM Transfer programme. 

 

IMTALK EPISODE 400 - Alan Couzens

News: NZ sports update, Crowie back on top, Long Course champs in the U.S in 2016, John's ITU, Coast to Coast this weekend, Challenge join Sufferfest. 

This Weeks Discussion: Toni Hodge sent through this weeks question: If you could have one song playing as you crossed the finish line in an IM what would it be? Feel free to put a YouTube link in there so we can play it on the show. Comment here. 

This Weeks Photo: John is ready for IMNZ.

High 5: The Mountain Snail sent through this weeks High 5 around helping kids love sport. Here's the piece by Lance Watson that was mentioned on the show. 

Interview: We have Alan Couzens from Endurance Corner on the show again this week. He goes over the importance of Benchmarking and how to get the most of it. If you want to check out one of the Endurance Corner Camps click here. 

This Weeks Websites: Brett Sammut's fundraising page. 

 

IMTALK EPISODE 399

News: Update on drugs study, Macca vs Lance, Results from Challenge Melbourne. 

This Weeks Discussion: We have the guys from Endurance Corner coming on the show next week. We'll be covering benchmarking, so this weeks question is: "What types of benchmarking sessions do you use in your training to track fitness gains?" Comment here. 

This Weeks Photo: Phil, Jenny, and John on John's training camp.

Age Grouper of the Week: Michael Sams sent through this weeks age grouper, Paul O'Doherty (aka POD). POD took on Coach John Newsom at the Auckland 70.3 a few weeks ago. The crew at the BRAT triathlon club told him not to come home if he didn't beat the coach. Well he not only beat the coach but manage to win his age group. Well done POD. 

Coaches Corner: John covers a question from Colin McCrum about using software for his coaching business. Bevan mentioned a book during this segment of the show. You can get it here.  

John also does a wrap up of his training camp. 

Website of the Week: Check out Trirating.com to get Thorsten's tri report. 

This Weeks Websites: Tim Egge's Funding page.