IMTalk Episode 630 - Dr Allen Lim

News: Results from Embruman, Ironman Copenhagen, Ironman Kalmar, Ironman Mont Tremblant; KRP results; Coming up races; John's ITU update. 

This Weeks Discussion: After listening to our discussion about the most important win in triathlon Rob Cummins thought we should do a poll/discussion of the week on the topic. So this week we want you to answer our poll and give your thoughts on the most important win in triathlon. 

Put the one you feel is the most in the 'comments' on our Facebook post. The choices are - 1. Olympic Gold Metal, 2. Ironman World Championship, 3. 70.3 World Championship, 4. ITU Series Champion. Comment here.

Interview: This week we have an interview with Dr Allen Lim. Dr Lim is a sports physiologist, cycling coach, and a founder of Skratch Labs, a manufacturer of performance hydration mixes and the world’s first active nourishment company. In this interview he talks about multi day fuelling, fluid absorption, and his cookbook for athletes. You can get his book here. 

Age Grouper of the Week: Clyde Rosanowski sent through Nicholas Brown as this weeks Age Grouper. 

Website of the Week: Petition for age group testing in Ironman. Click here to go there now. 

IMTalk Episode 629

News: 70.3 Champs showdowns; Results (including Ultra 520k Canada); John ITU update; Coming up Races. 

This Weeks Discussion: This week we want to know what you feel is the biggest threat to Iron distance racing in terms of maintaining athletes in the sport. Comment here

This Weeks Photo: Here's a photo of the boys recording in the new studio. 

Age Grouper of the Week: Brent “Waaaaah” Chan sent through this weeks Age Grouper, Valerie Gonzales. 

John's History Lesson: This week we look at the history of the 70.3 World Championships. 

My First Tri: This week we have an amazing My First Tri.

This Weeks Websites: Canada Kona Qualifiers. 

IMTalk Episode 628 - Chris Leiferman

News: Ryf's amazing 70.3 performance; Results from 70.3 Gdynia, Norseman, Ironman Maastricht, Ironman Tallinn, 70.3 Asia Pacific Champs, Boulder 70.3; Coming up races. 

This Weeks Discussion: Ryf's performance last weekend got us thinking, what are the best 70.3 performances of all time. This is both on the male and female side. Comment here.

Interview: This week we have an interview with pro athlete Chris Leiferman. We talk about his history before the sport, career to this point in time, and his plans for this year. You can follow Chris here. 

This Weeks Websites: Outlaw race report, Transgender athlete article. 

IMTalk Episode 627 - Ryan Bolton

News: Results from Ironman Switzerland, Ironman Hamburg, Ironman Canada, The Outlaw; Coming up races; Drug news; John's ITU update; Daniela racing Gdynia; Terenzo update; What the hell is going on. 

This Weeks Discussion: This week we want to hear about the biggest adversity someone has had to overcome in a race? This can be your experience or someone you know. Comment here. 

This Weeks Video: Here is Keith Rieger's 'Kona Five Ultra Triathlon - Feature Film'. 

Interview: This week we have an interview with Ryan Bolton. Ryan is a former pro athlete, who raced at the 2000 Olympics, who has transitioned into a top elite running coach (training a Boston Marathon winner). You can follow Ryan here. 

Age Grouper of the Week: Melissa Urie sent through Shane Lewis as this weeks age grouper. 

This Weeks Websites: Ironman's drug website.

IMTalk Episode 626 - Nick Baldwin

News: Results from Ironman Lake Placid; Coming up races, John's ITU update.

This Weeks Discussion: Who is the person who has shown the biggest commitment to your development as a triathlete and what have they done that has helped you? Comment here.

Interview: This week we have an interview with Pro Triathlete Nick Baldwin. He talks about his pro journey, his plans for the future, and gives advices for top age groupers who want to step up to being a pro.  You can check out his website here: www.nick-baldwin.com

High 5: We do a High 5 on what to do if you lose your nutrition on race day.