IMTalK EPISODE 312

News: Results for Lanzarote, Texas and Florida 70.3, 7 Ironmen in 7 days, WTC announces Ironman Los Cabos, John's ITU update, IM Brazil is coming up. 

This Weeks Discussion: Stuart Moore sent through this weeks question: How do you train for an IM on 3 hours training a week. John changed it a little bit, for those of you who train for less than 10 hours a week how do you make it work? Comment here

This Weeks Photo: A funny photo of Macca running with interesting support crew behind him.  

Age Grouper of the Week: Pete Satchwell send through Andrew Seager for this weeks Age Grouper. Andrew is the 'IM Yoda' in the United Arab Emirates. He gives so much back to his local tri community. 

Coaches Corner: This week John covers some tips for dealing with tough weather conditions on your big race day. 

Website of the Week: Pete 'Triclops' Hagen sent through www.bicyclefitguru.com. It's a site that is all about bike fitting. 

This Weeks Websites: Jodie Swallow's blog post, Joe Friels Ironman Big Day. 

IMTalK EPISODE 311 - Jimmy Riccitello

News: Our t-shirt design comp, IM Texas and Lanzarote are coming up, John's ITU update, New people inducted into the USA Triathlon Hall of Fame, WTC's cancellation of National Harbour 70.3. 

This Weeks Discussion: Pete Romney sent through this weeks discussion. Do you think that the Ironman organization has spread itself too thin and is trying to put on too many full length courses? While I loved having an Ironman course literally half a mile from my front door, there seem to be so many races (at least around the US) that each race draws fewer pros and just a little less fanfare from the organization, etc. Or, on the flip side, should more and more people try to go pro and race Ironman full time to expand the sport? Comment here

This Weeks Video: Albert sent through this youtube clip from IM St George, it shows how tough it was out there. 

Interview: This week we have legendary athlete and now the Head Referee for Ironman. He goes over a lot of the rules for the race. He also talks about how Lance is going. Check out his website: www.riccitello.com

Age Grouper of the Week: Pete Price sent through Warren Mason for this weeks Age Grouper. Warren had missed out on getting a Kona slot by 70sec in his racing but this year in IMSA he managed to come second in his age group and get the ticked to Kona! Well done Warren. 

This Weeks Websites: Coach Casson's swimming app, Macca comment on the blow dryer. 

IMTalK EPISODE 310

News: Results for IM Australia and St George then St Croix and Wildflower, Ironcat in Spain is coming up, Bracht v Brown in Roth, John's ITU update. 

This Weeks Discussion: Peter Coulson sent through this weeks discussion: What is the one dream race that you would love to do? This excludes Kona. Comment here 

This Weeks Photo: Bryan 'Spice Boy' Dunn sent through this great shot from IMSG. 

Age Grouper of the Week: Andrew Howse sent through Juan Carlos for this weeks age grouper. Juan had entered IM Japan, China and New Zealand on the years when they had been cancelled or made into smaller races. This didn't stop Juan, he went on to complete IM Melbourne in an amazing time of 9:18. Plus we are informed that Juan is a great alround guy. 

Coaches Corner: John does a Coaches Corner on how to transfer from IM life to normal life. 

Website of the Week: Matt 'The Peaceful Tri Ninja' sent through this article about a cool device for those of you with smart phone. Neil Scholes sent through www.racergirl.com

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News: Ironman St George and Australia are coming up this weekend, This Week in Lance. 

This Weeks Discussion: This week we have two discussions, one from Bevan and one from John. First of all: If you could create one law that was designed to get society fitter and healthier, and the government would have to implement it, what would it be? The second question is: Who will win Kona 2015? This can be in the male or female field. Comment here.

High 5: John does a High 5 on how to fit training in and not hurt your relationship. Here's the book that Bevan was talking about: The Relationship Cure. 

Age Grouper of the Week: Ken Maclaren sent through this weeks Age Grouper Lesley Wilson. After not being able to do a full Ironman in Taupo this year she set up her 'A Long Days Tri-ing' where she completed the whole IM distance. She managed to finish her day in a time of 16:09:45. Great work Lesley. 

Website of the Week: Morton Liebach sent through www.swole.me. It's a good site that can generate a diet based on your own requirements. 

This Weeks Websites: www.christianisakson.com, blind runner Simon Wheatcroft interview. 

IMTALK EPISODE 308

News: Results from IM South Africa and Koh Samui, 2012 Ironman Legacy winners announced, Hits Marble Falls is coming this weekend, John's ITU update and this Week in Lance. 

This Weeks Discussion: John was wondering if the smaller races in your area suffer when the branded races come in and take over? Is this a concern for you and if so why? Comment here.

This Weeks Photo: John on the boat in Kona. 

Age Grouper of the Week: Clyde send through Brendan Krone or Brendo/K Dog/K Diddy as this weeks age grouper. K Dog went from being a new endurance athlete to completing IM Melbourne in a 9:23 in a very short period of time. Plus he has many great names ;-) 

Website and Contributor of the Week: Morten Liebach sent through http://www.turbostudio.com.au/ and Matt ‘The Peaceful Tri Ninja' sent through http://www.turbotraining.co.uk/. 

Questions and Answers: Kyle Lehanbauer sent through a question about drafting and Pete Sharp ask about the best age to start doing IM.