IMTALK EPISODE 302 - DCRainmaker Ray Maker

News: IM Melbourne in two weeks, John's ITU, what the Ralerts are doing this year. 

This Weeks Discussion: Christine McKinlay sent through this weeks discussion: Did anyone make changes to their diet/nutrition after last years spate of interviews on paleo+ metabolic efficiency etc. Be keen to hear if anyone tried it, is till doing it and what changes you have seen. Comment here. 

This Weeks Photo: Tim Hemming playing tennis ;-)

Interview: This week we have an interview with Ray Maker AKA DCRainmaker. His website is one of the best places for product reviews. Check it out here: www.dcrainmaker.com

Age Grouper of the Week: Last week we gave the AGOTW to Shanon Stallard for being the first age grouper home at IMNZ. Well we got it wrong. It was actually Tony Edmonds who was the first age grouper home as Shanon raced as a pro. So Tony, you are our age grouper of the week. 

Website of the Week: Andrew Kerr sent through this website, which DCRainmaker mentioned during his interview: www.trainerroad.com. It's a great tool for those of you who train indoors. 

IMTALK EPISODE 301 - Mimi Winsberg, M.D

News: Abu Dhabi Results, IMNZ Result and what happened with the weather, Kona Inspired by WTC, John's ITU update. 

Discussion of the week: Anthony Ripamonti come up with this weeks discussion: How has your participation in the sport affected your family and or colleagues? Positively? Negatively? Have you inspired others to try an Ironman? Comment here. 

Video of the Week: Matt Ellis had a cool video made about his winter training. Check it out here. 

Interview: We have Mimi Winsberg from Endurance Corner on the show this week. Mini discusses depression on how it affects athletes in our sport. 

John mentioned a fundraising effort that Kieran Sutherland is doing for the Mental Health Foundation. If you would like to support this click on this link: http://www.fundraiseonline.co.nz/kieransutherland/

Age Groupers of the Week: This week we had the two age group winners from IMNZ. Shanon Stallard won the mens in a time of 4:14 for a tenth overall and Hilary Wicks did a 4:32 for a sixth overall. Great work guys. 

Andrew Messicks Talk: Here's the clip that we talked about on the show. 

This Weeks Websites: www.konainspired.com.

IMTALK EPISODE 300 - Andrew Messick

News: IMNZ and Abu Dhabi Tri this weekend, talk of live TV coverage for Kona, Challenge Kraichgau is now the Half Distance European Championships, Chrissie's book is out, we have our own IMTalk Tri Suits coming out. 

Discussion of the Week: We're struggling for discussions lately so we have two questions this week. 1. What do you think would be a good discussion for discussion of the week? 2. If you were to give one tip to someone who was doing their first IM what would it be? Comment here. 

Interview: We have CEO of WTC Andrew Messick on the show again this week. He covers some questions around what is happening in the sport right now. Check out www.ironman.com to see what WTC are up to. 

Coaches Corner: Bevan does his second Coaches Corner in the six years of the show. He covers the importance of building esteem in other areas of life for IM triathletes. 

This Weeks Websites: Tri Ratings Kona picks, Chrissie interview, New race in Wales.

IMTalk Episode 299

News: WTC have bought USM and our thoughts on it, WTC introduces phase one of new age group ranking system, Greg Bennett racing IM Melbourne, more thoughts on Lance in IM, Result from Hits Corpus Chritie.

This Weeks Discussion: If you had an OK local event that was brought out by WTC would you be happy? Also in general are you excited about the expansion plan of WTC in 5150 and 70.3 or do you not care? Bevan was also wondering if you have any ideas for the overall name of his running business? Comment here

This Weeks Photo: Rob Green, who gave us this weeks High 5, doing the hard yards.

High 5: Rob Green sent through this weeks High 5 on caffine and how to use it effectively. 

Website of the Week: James 'The Wiseone' Bowtell sent through this website: www.ergvideo.com It has CompuTrainer video workouts based on your FTP. 

IMTALK EPISODE 298 - Hamish Taylor

News: There's lots about Lance at Ironman 70.3 Panama, Coast to Coast results, Hits is coming up this weekend, John's ITU update.

This Weeks Discussion: You win $2,000,000 and you partner allows you to spend $100,000 on whatever you want for triathlon. What would you spend your money on? It can be gear, races, a personal massage therapist (like Lance), whatever you want. Comment here.

This Weeks Photo: Porno flying up hill like a real legend. 

High 5: John Ellis has the Ten Commandments for triathletes. 

Age Grouper of the Week: We picked the age group winners from last years Abu Dhabi International race. Michael Runz won the mens race by over 24mins and Christina Jackson won the females by 11mins. Great work guys. 

Interview: This week we have an interview with Hamish Taylor who road the length of New Zealand and then complete Challenge Wanaka. 

This Weeks Websites: Website of the Week is here, www.musclesinc.co.nz