IMTALK EPISODE 518

News: Results from IM South American Champs; What happened to GPS; IM France and Challenge Venice are coming up; John's ITU update. 

This Weeks Discussion: This week we want you to share your best race experience of all time? It doesn't have to be an Ironman race, just the race that over delivered for you. Tell us why it was so great. Comment here.  

This Weeks Photo: Here's a shot of John looking sharp on his bike. 

Coaches Corner: Alastair sent through a rant about our interview with the swim coach the other week. John shares his thoughts on Alastair's email and what he feels the best approach for improving your swimming. 

Statstastic: We look at the ITU World Championship stats since 2009. 

Product Review: We checked out Clug. 

WTC High 5: We give WTC a High 5 for a few of the things they have been doing lately. 

This Weeks Homework: Pro's financials; Greg McDermott's crowdfunding page; Endurance Sports Travel. 

IMTALK EPISODE 517

News: Results from IM Lanzarote and the Triple T; New Norseman type event in Alaska; IM Brazil is coming up; John's ITU update. 

This Weeks Discussion: If you were a pro with a top 10 result from Kona, so you really just needed to validate to get back in, how would you structure your season? Tell us your master plan. Comment here. 

This Weeks Photo: Here is Jo and Bevan with their painting from last weekend.

Age Grouper of the Week: This week we have triathlon legend Scott Molina as our age grouper of the week. He has always been an amazing athlete but he's also given so much to the age groupers of the sport. 

Coaches Corner: John covers HR testing for running. 

My First Tri: Scott Connolly sent through his first tri. 

This Weeks Websites: Tim Heming's piece on depression; Audrey Mclntosh Just Giving page. 

IMTALK EPISODE 516 - Macca is back on

News: Lots of news from IM Texas; Results from Ultraman Australia; IM Lanzarote is coming up; John's ITU update; Sofie Goos stabbed. 

This Weeks Discussion: Is there a place for mass participation IM races, say 5-10,000 athletes. If so what do you think needs to happen to make it successful? If you don't like the idea, why not? Comment here. 

Interview: We have Macca on the show to talk about the new Thanyapura Professional Triathlon Team. He also shares this thoughts on the Olympics and some other areas of triathlon. You can check the team out here. 

Interview: We have Rob Wilby from Oxyenaddict talking about Sweet Spot Training. Go to www.oxygenaddict.com to get the deal he talked about on the show.  

IMTalk Episode 515 - Gina Crawford and Tim Floyd

News: IM Texas news; John's ITU Update. 

Interview: Gina Crawford has decided to call it a day on her professional career. This week we get Gina on to talk about her time as a pro and where she is heading in the future. If you are looking for coaching from Gina go to coachginacrawford.com

Interview: Tim Floyd is the head coach for Magnolia Masters masters swim team in Woodlands Texas. He shares many insights into high intensity swimming and stroke mechanics. Go to Magnolia Masters Facebook page to find out more about time and his crew. 

IMTalk Episode 514 - Peter Vaughan and Mark Livesey

News: Results from IM Australia; Some 70.3 results; Island Houss Triathlon is back for 2016; Frodo racing Lanzarote; IM Texas bike course is short. 

This Weeks Discussion: This week we want to know what are the products or training aids that have been used over the years that didn't last the test of time or credibility? Bevan mentioned the Balance Band for the wrist as a good example. If you have a photo share that as well. Comment here. 

This Weeks Video: Here's a funny clip about the IM Texas bike course change. 

Interview: Peter Vaughan has just completed his 100th Ironman so we get him on the show to talk about his many years in the sport. It's impressives stuff. 

Interview: Mark Livesey has had a military background and has started Xhale, a programme/website that helps you get the most out of your training. He shares some lessons from his time in the military and talks about how Xhale works. You can check it out here: https://trainxhale.com.