IMTalk Episode 584 - Steve Kirby & Wayne Kurtz

News: Superleague results; Results from Ironman Italy, Challenge Mardrid and Ironman Chatanooga; Chrissie Wellington to be inducted into the Ironman Hall of Fame; Coming up races; Another race cancelled in China; Is there still $1,000,000 for the triple crown. 

This Weeks Discussion: We are getting close to Kona so this week we want to know what you are looking most forward to seeing at Kona this year? Comment here. 

Interview: This week we have an interview with Steve Kirby & Wayne Kurtz on Deca racing. They have so much experience in this field, on both the racing and organisation side of the sport. If you want to hear about the next level of endurance racing you will love this interview. You can check out their websites here: www.wayne-kurtz.com, www.usaultratri.com

Websites of the Week: This week we have two websites, sent in from Matthew 'Overload' Crehan and Sean 'Dig It' Dooley. They are www.relive.cc, a way to create a video of your training, and wwwphilkeoghanleride.com, Phil Keoghan's amazing Tour De France documentary. 

Statstastic: We look at the number of Ironman pros there are in both the male and female field. 

IMTalk Episode 583 - Braden Currie

News: ITU worlds results; Other results; ITU Hall of Fame; 70.3 Chongqing postponed; Coming up races. 

This Weeks Discussion: Nutrition is a big part of racing and one of the most important meals for a race is your breakfast. So for this weeks discussion we want to know what is your race day breakfast and why you have it? Comment here

Interview: This week we have Braden Currie on the show. He talks about life away from the family, his racing this year, and his goals for the Ironman World Championships. You can follow Braden by going to his website: www.bradencurrie.com

Age Grouper of the Week: We look at the ITU worlds and name some of the age group champs. 

Statstastic: This week we look at how many athletes were able to compete on the ITU circuit. 

This Weeks Websites: ITU Hall of Fame; Superleague. 

IMTalk Episode 582

News: Les McDonald passes away; 70.3 Champs; Results from Challenge Aldmere, Ironman Wales and Ironman Wisconsin; Coming up races; John's ITU update. 

This Weeks Discussion: We are sure some pro's would love to hear the answers to this weeks discussion, here it is: Would us (i.e. imtalk community) trying to crowd fund for a pro athlete work? What would you want in return for say $10/mth for a year? Comment here

This Weeks Photo: Here's a cool photo Rob Ritchie looking cool in his IMTalk cycling jersey. 

Statstastic: We look at Daniela Ryf's career results. 

Coaches Corner: John goes through his 5km plan. 

This Weeks Websites: ÖtillÖ Swimrun World Series, Deca in Switzerland. 

IMTalk Episode 581 - Will O'Conner PhD

News: We are going back to Roth (click here to find out the Camp Info); Results from the ITU Duathlon Camps; 70.3 World Champs and Challenge Admere are coming up; 

Discussion of the Week: What are some of the outside of the box tools or techniques you use to make your training more effect or fun? Comment here

This Weeks Video: Here's a cool clip with the IMTalk gear. You can get your gear here.

Interview: Today we have an interview with Will O'Conner. Will has a PhD in Sport Science and works with several elite athletes. He has collaborated with the TriNZ high performance program as well as the Massey University Academy of Sport. On todays show he talks about run/walk and how to make the most of it in triathlon. You can check Wills website by clicking here: www.performanceadvantage.co.nz

My First Tri: Nate Fillers sent through his first tri, it's a great story. 

This Weeks Websites: Massage in Kona with Juliet. 

IMTalk Episode 580 - Charles Adamo

News: Results from ITU Long Course Champs, Ironman Canada and Ironman Vitchy; Coming up races; John's ITU update. 

This Weeks Discussion: Now that a lot of us have experienced a rolling start at an Ironman, do you like it or what sort of start do you prefer? Also tell us if you are a front, middle or back of your age group and where you are from. Comment here.

This Weeks Photo: Here's John looking massive at the awards ceremony for Challenge Roth. 

Interview: This week we have an interview with Chief Executive Officer of The Professional Triathlon Organisation, Charles Adamo. He talks about the organisation and The Collins Cup. You can check out The Collins Cup here. 

Coaches Corner: John covers a question about how close to an Ironman should you do an FTP test. 

Website of the Week: Here's the Evergreen Endurance website.