IMTALK EPISODE 533 - Jim Vance

News: Results from Para Olympics, Challenge Aldmere, IM Wisconsin, IM Weymouth; New 70.3 in Wisconsin; LA Triathlon canelled; IM Wales is coming up; John's ITU update. 

This Weeks Discussion: With Kona less than a month away we want to know who you think will be the breakthrough athlete, to make it into the top 5, this year in both the womens and mens races. Comment here. 

This Weeks Photo: Here's John looking cool in the new IMTalk gear. 

Interview: We get Jim Vance back on the show to talk about using power for running. You can get his new book 'Run with Power' by clicking here. You can go to Jim's website here. 

John's Science Geek Out: This week John shares some more studies around cramping in triathlon. 

IMTALK EPISODE 532 - Harry Wiltshire

News: Results from the 70.3 World Champs, Ultraman UK, and Zofingen; John's ITU update; Coming up races; 

This Weeks Discussion: Do you like the direction the 70.3 worlds is heading with lots of slots and lots of participants rather than making it more elite? What do you feel the world camps should be? Comment here. 

This Weeks Photo: Here is a photo of Brent Chan looking very cool in his new IMTalk Kit at Challenge Penticton.

Interview: This week we get IM Vitchy winner Harry Wiltshire on the show. He tells us about his pathway through the UK system, his racing season, what he's aiming to do in Kona, and training with the Brownlees. Check out his website here: www.harrywiltshire.com

Coaches Corner: John looks into a study into cramping. 

This weeks websites: www.fitnesswithphil.com, https://pgithens.wordpress.com/

IMTALK EPISODE 531 - Jordan Rapp and Mary Beth Ellis

News: Results from Challenge Penticton and IM Vitchy; 70.3 World Champs are coming up; Other Races; John's ITU update. 

This Weeks Discussion: The 70.3 World Champs are happening this weekend. We want to know your top three picks for both the mens and womens field. Can anyone pick all six? Comment here. 

This Weeks Photo: Here's the photo of the deer hitting at cyclist at a race in Dublin. 

Interview: John catches up with Jordan Rapp to talk about his season and his thoughts on this years Kona race. As always Jordan shares some deep insight into what is happening in the Ironman world right now. You can check out Jordan's work here: http://blog.rappstar.com Remember that Jordan always does good work on SlowTwitch.com as well. 

Interview: We get Mary Beth Ellis back on the show. She talks about her two last wins, what she learnt from last years Kona race, and what the goal is for this years race. You can check out all Mary's work here: http://marybethellisracing.com

IMTALK EPISODE 530

News: Results from IM Sweden, IM Copenhagen, IM Mont Tremblant, IM CDA; The final Kona pro slots; More 70.3 in China; WTC take over Cape Epic; Coming up races. 

This Weeks Discussion: We are heading to Kona at the beginning of October to do our Kona Super Special Shows. For this weeks discussion we want to know who you would want us to get on the show when we are over there. There will be some obvious people but let us know of some that we may not know about. Comment here. 

This Weeks Photo: Here's a photo of Michael Young wearing the original Ironman Talk Jersey back in 2008 at IM Arizona. 

The Olympic Wrap Up: We go over both the male and female races at the Olympics. 

Statsatics: We look at the medal count from the games. 

Coaches Corner: John covers a question about eating before morning, intense, sessions. 

My First Tri: Paul 'Silky Smooth' Williams sent through his first tri. 

IMTALK EPISODE 529 - The Olympic Triathlon Special

News: Results from Embrunman, Challegne Regensburg, Midnightman; Coming up races; Swim/Run USA; The IMTalk Gear is shipping. 

This Weeks Discussion: The Olympic triathlon races are coming up over the next few days. We want you to give us your top 3 in both the mens and womens races. Can anyone get them 100% correct? Comment here. 

This Weeks Video Clips: Here are the mens and womens race from the Rio test event last year:

The Olympic Special: This week we have a detailed look at the Olympic triathlon races. 

Website of the Week: James 'The Wiseone' sent through this weeks website. It looks at the best bank for your buck with your time trial equipment. Click here to check it out. 

My First Tri: Daniel Clarke sent through his first tri. 

This Weeks Websites: Here's the link to the Blue Seventy PX4TX Swim Skin on ebay.