IMTALK EPISODE 408 - Thorsten Radd and Sue Aquila

News: Results from IMSA and some 70.3; 2015 world 70.3 champ in Salzburgerland; John's ITU update; Macca's UK camp.

This Weeks Discussion: Now that WTC have announced that the 70.3 world champs are in Europe we were wondering if our European listeners would rather do the 70.3 Champs or the ITU Long Course Champs in 2015? Let us know you why you made your choice. Comment here. 

This Weeks Photo: Nick Morales from www.trijuice.com sent through this photo of Tim from the USA in his IMTalk trisuit at IM Los Cabos.

Age Grouper of the Week: Matthew Binns sent through this weeks age grouper, Nicole Hart. Nicole managed to have the fastest age group run at the Melbourne IM. That's a wicked effort. 

Interview: We get Thorsten from www.trirating.com to go over the latest KPR rankings. You can get his KPR observer from his website plus check out www.im-predictions.com to pick who will perform at IM races around the world. 

Interview: We have Sue Aquila from Endurance Corner on the show this week. She covers how to train, prepare, and race in the heat. If you want to check out Endurance Corners camps click here. 

This Weeks Websites: Macca's UK Camp.

 

IMTALK EPISODE 407 - Rob Durham

News: IM Los Carlos results; Frodeno is doing Kona; New race in Cuba; Challenge Vs WTC in Oz; IM South Africa 10 year anniversary; Auckland ITU; Brownlee racing 10,000 again. .  

This Weeks Discussion: We've got Sue Aquila from www.endurancecorner.com coming on the show next week. She'll be covering racing in heat. We were wondering what tips you have for racing in the heat? Comment here. 

This Weeks Photo: Here's a picture of the crew from the Lisburn Triathlon Club after they had achieved Knight of Sufferlandia status.  

Age Grouper of the Week: Richard Swan has sent through this weeks Age Grouper of the Week, Natalie Gaskin (you'd think her husband Deano may have done this ;-). Natalie had to great races at the Auckland 70.3 and IMNZ. She managed to pick up her first Kona slot!  

Interview: John does an interview with Rob Durham about revbox.co.nz. 

John's Recipe of the Week: John’s revised beetroot burgers.

1 beet; 1 onion; 1/2 cup breadcrumbs; garlic; Moroccan spic & cumin 1 tsp; Egg; 1/4 cup mint; 2 tins chic peas. 

Grate beet and fry with onion & garlic then add spices, Food process it all together and cool. Serve with avocado & mayo on fresh buns. 

This Weeks Websites: Support Podcasts by supporting Adam Carola, click here to support his fight.   

 

IMTALK EPISODE 406 - Joel Filliol

News: IM Melbourne results; Crowie's retired; John's ITU update; Challenge Announce Shapparton race; Thanyapura Camp; IM Los Cabos and HITS Ocala coming up.  

This Weeks Discussion: Brett Sammut sent through a question around IM Port Macquarie changing the swim start from a mass start to a rolling start. We were wondering if you have done a rolling start how do you find it? Plus would you piss on yourself if you signed up for a race and they changed it from a mass start to a rolling start? (this will make sense when you listen to the show).  Comment here. 

This Weeks Photo: Here's the rainbow from Bevan's place this morning. 

Age Grouper of the Week: Tim Ford send through Jo Baxas as this weeks AGOTW. Tim calls Jo the resident 'Stalker' on the MaccaX tri team, for a good reason. She is the first person to support everyone on the team and spends a lot of time letting everyone else in her know how her team are racing.  

Interview: This week we have top ITU triathlon caoch Joel Filliol on the show. Joel has coaches many of the best athletes, including Simon Whitfield and Paula Findlay. On this weeks show he shares many insights about running at high level triathlon team. Check out his website here: joelfilliol.com

Website of the Week: Paul Fraser sent through racearoundaus.com.au as this weeks website. It follows David Alley through his crazy endurance challenges. 

This Weeks Websites: Thanyapura Camp.  

 

IMTALK EPISODE 405

News: Abu Dhabi Results; IM Melbourne is coming; John's ITU update; Norseman Comp. 

This Weeks Discussion: John wants to know if you are someone who does WTC regularly (ie 70.3 and IM branded events are always where you look for races) what would it take for you to do non WTC events? Comment here. 

This Weeks Photo: John behind the his flash mic. 

Age Grouper of the Week: Scott Richdale has sent through Quentin Fogarty as this weeks age grouper. Quentin managed to have a 35min PB in his forth IM at IMNZ. He also manage to get his Kona slot in a very tough age group. 

Coaches Corner and Project 2014: John goes over the different prize money at the different races around the world plus he does a Project 2014 update. 

This Weeks Websites: Thorstens IM-Predictions.com and his podcast; The IM point system.  

 

IMTALK EPISODE 404 - Marko Albert and Marilyn Chychota

News: Abu Dhabi is coming up; Crowie is racing Melbourne; Carfrae and O'Donnell is racing Challenge Atlantic City; New Challenge race in Brazil, John's ITU update, IMNZ is open. 

This Weeks Discussion: Bevan wants to know what is your funniest triathlon racing or training story? It's that story that you share with your mates when you are recalling tri experiences. Comment here. 

Interview: This week we have IMNZ champion Marko Albert on the show. He tells us about his triathlon history and he breaks down his race at IMNZ. You can check out his website here. 

Interview: We have Marilyn Chychota from www.endurancecorner.com on the show this week. She covers race-specific sessions you do before the first big race of the year. If you want to check out any of Endurance Corners Camps click here.