IMTALK EPISODE 503 - Grant Schofield

News: Frodeno racing Roth; Challenge Wanaka is this weekend; Random news. 

This Weeks Discussion: Ross Little sent through a cheap website for triathlon gear, www.sportpursuit.com. For this weeks discussion we want you to share your favourite website to get your triathlon gear from. Comment here.  

Interview: This week we have an interview with Prof Grant Schofield. He has released two books on LCHF diets, one on them is for athletes. We talk to Grant about this topic and how LCHF works best for athletes. Check out his website here, where you can get his books

 

 

IMTALK EPISODE 502 - Craig Percival

News: Cricket update; Results from Geelong 70.3; Change in age group rules; Two deaths in the sport this week - Jack Johnstone and Dave Mirra; Coming up races; Challenge will be running world champs over the next couple years. 

This Weeks Discussion: We received an email from Stuart Menary where he expressed his disappointment at Dublin 70.3 organisers. This lead to this weeks discussion: What are the most important things for race directors to get right? Comment here

This Weeks Video: Here is the clip from The Pioneer race that we talked about on the show.

Age Grouper of the Week: Susan sent through Jennifer Harrison for this weeks Age Grouper. Jennifer is a top athlete, amazing coach, and the best supporter of the triathletes in her community. Check out her website here: www.jenharrison.com

Statstastic: We look at this great piece from Tri247.com

Interview: This week we have an interview with Craig Percival. He's aiming to complete eight Ironman in eight dates in the eight different states of Australia. He's aiming to fundraise $80,000 for The John Maclean Foundation. If you want to support him go to: www.nolimitsendurance.com.au

 

 

IMTALK EPISODE 501 - Rob Gray and Thorsten Radd

News: Results from Dubai 70.3 and Israman; Challenge announce Aruba and Iceland races; Hefei 70.3 will have slots; Challenge taking Dubai Sports Council to court.

This Weeks Discussion: This week we want to know who you think are the best pro's to follow on social media and what do you like seeing posted by them? Comment here.  

Interview: This week we have an interview with top Rob Grey. He's racing Ultraman so we talk to him about this and his thoughts on LCHF diets. If you want to check out his website click here: www.robgray.org. The photo below was taken just after our interview. 

Interview: We have Thorsten Radd, from Trirating.com, to talk about his 2015 Trirating Report. You can get it on his website here.

 

 

IMTALK EPISODE 500 - Sara Gross

News: Bahrain is coming up; WTC acquires Lagardere Sports Endurance Division; Israman is coming up; Fundraising to Kona; AWA trophy. 

This Weeks Discussion: What have been your highlights from our first 500 episodes? Also how has IMTalk became a part of your triathlon life. Comment here

Interview: This week we have an interview with pro athlete Sara Gross. Sara talks about joining The Bahrain Endurance Team, 50 women to Kona, and what she's been doing as an athlete. Check out www.saragross.ca to see what Sara is up to. 

Statstastic: We go over the most downloading episodes of IMTalk and who were on those shows. 
High 5: We give our highlights from over the years of IMTalk. 

IMTALK EPISODE 499 - Caroline Livesey

News: Challenge Wanaka's field; IM Muskoka is on longer; Bahrain 70.3 is coming up; Women for Tri announces recipients first ever grants.

This Weeks Discussion: Could we ever get a Park Run type setup working in triathlon? Why, why not or what would need to happen to make it work? If you aren't sure what Park Run is check this out. Comment here.

Interview: This week we have Pro Athlete Caroline Livesey. Caroline was a top age group athlete who became a pro in 2015 and had a very successful first year. On this weeks show she shares her experience in triathlon. Check out her website here: www.carolinelivesey.co.uk.

In the interview Caroline mentioned Ironman for Kids, here's the link to their site

My First Tri: We have started a new segment, My First Tri. This is where you share the experience of your first triathlon. If you want to submit your story click here

This Weeks Websites: Bob Seebohar's course