Welcome to day one of the IMTalk 2012 Kona Super Specials. On todays show we have Dirk Bockel, Mirinda Carfrae, Leanda Cave, Cam Brown, Andrew Messick.
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News: Lots of results, IM New York cancelled, Ironman Surf Athlete gets wild card, IMNZ has 20 more Kona slots, Auckland 70.3 will have slots as well, Iron distance race on the Isle of Man, Ironman Champion Programme, Rev3 announce a season pass, Rasmus Henning is retiring, Outlaw Triathlon sold out.
This Weeks Photo: Here's a photo of Bevan and Jo from their trip to Europe.
High 5: Richard Swanny send through this weeks High 5. It's: Tips for people from NZ/Australia going to Kona for their first time. There's some gold in there.
John's History Lesson: In this weeks history lesson we look at the Ironman World Championships from the years 2001-2006.
News: What's coming up.
Age Grouper of the Week: The Juicinator sent through James Lawrence, Iron Cowboy as this weeks Age Grouper. Here's what Nick wrote: On January 1st he began a quest to set a new World Record for the Iron Distance Triathlons in 1 year. A quest that would take him around the world ( Oceania, South America, Africa, Europe and North America) on a 4,218 mile challenge (Swim 72 miles, Bike 3360 miles, Run 786 miles).
Since January 1st he has actually raced 18 races but can’t count Ironman New Zealand because it was changed to a 70.3 distance race. To compensate for the loss and make it 30 he added the Altriman iron distance triathlon in the Pyrenees. He still has 13 iron distance triathlons to attempt and finish. He will conclude his attempt on Sunday, December 2, 2012 in Palm Springs, California at the HITS Triathlon Series National Championship race.
As part of this world record feat, he is at the same time trying to raise AWARENESS and FUNDS for In Our Own Quiet Way to build water retention systems (dams) throughout Northern Kenya.
Interview: Nell Stephenson is a Kona qualifier, a three hour Marathoner, and AG winner in 70.3 events. As well as being a good athlete she is an expert on Paleo diet. In this weeks show she shares some insight on Paleo and also how she uses Training Peaks for nutrition. Check out her blog here.
John's History Lesson: In this weeks history lesson we look at the Ironman World Championships from the years 1995-2000.
News: Races coming up, Bevan's random question.
Age Grouper of the Week: Ed Hawkins sent through this weeks Age Grouper, Brian Murphy. Here's what Ed wrote: I've got an age grouper of the week too from this race, Brian Murphy my pal from the big apple New york City. He has raced 11 ironman race in the US and around the world previously to the ironman NYC chasing that kona slot. He has been soooooo close a number of times, missing it by one place etc. On Saturday he put together a 9.52 to finish 4th in his age group and book his slot to the big island. It always amazes me that I hear so many stories of athletes chasing slots around the world only for a race to open in their back yard there they go and qualify, brilliant - well done Brian you deserve that slot and enjoy the big island mate.
Interview: Andrew Hassard recently completed a Decaman. In this weeks show we hear about his amazing experience. Andrew is a bit of a charater who has some good stories to share about his Deca journey. Here's a clip of Andrew. If you want to support Andrews fundraising contact Paul O'Gara at: paulogara@cancerfocusni.org.
John's History Lesson: In this weeks history lesson we look at the Ironman World Championships from the years 1989-1995.
News: IM Wales, Grand Columbian, Challenge UK and Metaman are coming up this weekend.
Age Grouper of the Week: Nick from Tri Juice sent through this weeks age grouper, Bob Powers. Here's what Nick wrote: I’d like to nominate 88 year old Bob Powers for from White Bear Lake, Minnesota for Age Grouper of the week. An amazing triathlete who proves and shows that you can still be active and doing triathlons in your late 80’s. From June 30th – July 22nd (23 days / 3 weeks) Bob travelled to three different triathlon events across the Minnesota (Manitou Triathlon, Timberman Triathlon and Chisago Triathlon) to be around fellow racers and do one of the things he enjoys doing on the weekends, competing in triathlons. Oh yeah, he took up the sport of triathlon at the age of 65.
When he goes by at a race, athletes and spectators that don’t know him are amazed to see him out on the course doing this sport. He loves showing people including his friends that it’s not all about sitting around when you are old.
Interview: This week we have Gordo from Endurance Corner again. He covers doing an IM weekend of training. You can check out so many great Endurance Corner pieces here.
John's History Lesson: In this weeks history lesson we look at the Ironman World Championships from the years 1983-1988.
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