News: Results from ITU Long Distance World Champs, ADH Tri results, Kona KPR update, Olympic watch.
This Weeks Discussion: Imagine you got a call from the Olympic committy telling you that you were allowed to compete in any event in the Olympics. What event would you choose to do and which one do you think you could do your best in? Comment here.
This Weeks Photo: The Mountain Snail Family managed to get a photo with Phil Liggett and they even managed to get an IMTalk jersey in ;-)
Website of the Week: If you would love to ride the Tour de France the team at Global Adventure Guide are putting on an amazing tour in 2014. Check it out here.
Coaches Corner: This week John covers wave catching.
This Weeks Websites: Two articles about Wiggins: One, Two
News: Results from IM Lake Placid and UK, Vineman and Hits are coming up, John's ITU update.
This Weeks Discussion: We forgot to talk about this weeks discussion again on this weeks show, the boys needt to sharpen up. So here it is: – If WTC had another spare say one million for prize money should they put it into a series prize pool (like ITU), regional champs or world champs (kona and 70.3)? Comment here.
Interview: This week we have Alan Couzens from Endurance Corner on the show. He talks about what kind of training you should do if you are training for a 70.3. There's some great tips in there. If you want to read some more of Alan's work check out this link.
This Weeks YouTube Clips: Frank McVeigh sent through the first clip of an old school tri with Lance Armstrong in it. The second clip is one that
Coaches Corner: John answers a question about open water from Paul Fitzgerald.
News: IM Switz results, IM UK and Lake Placid coming up, Kona Pro Qualifying first cut off is coming, 70.3 Asia Pacific Champs in Auckland, John's ITU date.
This Weeks Discussion: We forgot to tell you guys the discussion of the week on the show this week but here it is anyway. Adam Titley thought he would only do one IM but after completing his first one a local tri legend, Julia from the Berkshire Tri Squad, said 'You'll do another one', which he did. So his question is: What made you do your second Iron Distance race and how long was it after your first? Comment here
Interview: This week we have Joe Friel on the show to cover Efficiency Factor and Decoupling. These are great messurements to help you be more effective as IM athletes. Remember that you can get all this info on Training Peaks. Check out his website here.
This Weeks Photo: Paul Hellings raced IM Austria and he looked really cool in his IMTalk Tri Suit.
News: Results from Challenge Roth and IM Frankfurt, There might be a new event for Auckland, IM Switzerland is coming up, Man to attempt 50 IMs in 50 states over 100 days.
This Weeks Discussion: James 'The Wiseone' Bowtell sent through this weeks discussion. Here it is: This article in runners world analyzed the recent health studies and highlighted that higher volume runners (25miles per week+) and faster runners (faster than 7:30 min miles) had higher death rates. So the question is: how does the community feel and think about long-term health impacts of Ironman training? Part II: Has long participation and health impacted their training and racing habits? Comment here
This Weeks Photo: Matthew Binns sent through this weeks photo with him, in the Hammergel gear, Lisa Harding (last weeks AGOTW) and Clownboy at Ironman Taupo. The team are looking sharp.
Age Group of the Week: Jade Garrett sent through her boyfriend Nathan Bradford for this weeks age grouper. Nathan has been working hard over the years to keep improving and Jade said that she was impressed with how focused he is. This focus paid off in the Outlaw Triathlon where he managed to get 3rd overall in a time of 9:26. Well done Nathan.
Coaches Corner: In this weeks Coaches Corner John talks about if you need to have a day off every week. He then goes on to talk about an email that Marion 'Moose' Herring, MD sent through about Stress Fracture Treatment.
News: Results from IM Austria and Outlaw, IM Germany and Roth is coming up, Andrew Starykowicz update, Heather Wurtele DQ'd, This Week in Lance.
This Weeks Discussion: You’ve just met your partner or a good mate when they have just crossed the finish line. They’ve had a below average day (not an explosion just a below average day). What do you say to them? Comment here. If you comment this week you go in the draw to win The Complete Book of Triathlon Training by Mark Kleanthous from www.ironmate.co.uk. Comment here
This Weeks Photo: Scott Richdale sent through this great shot of him riding through some beautiful scenery in his IMTalk jersey.
Age Grouper of the Week: Peter Coulson sent through Lisa Harding as this weeks age grouper. After seven attempts she managed to qualify for Kona at IM Cairns. Peter says she's a great person who gives a lot back to her local tri community.
Coaches Corner: John did a course around leadership where they talked about optimism. In this weeks show we talk around this topic and how you can use it to become a better athlete. You can listen to Bevan's podcast on the subject here: www.bevanjameseyles.com
