IMTALK EPISODE 481 - Kate Bevilaqua

News: Lots of results; What's happening with the Triple Crown; John's ITU update. 

This Weeks Discussion: The boys want to know which flag New Zealand should choose as their national flag. We are having a referendum to see if we should change our flag and the first part of the process is about choosing an alternate option. Here are the four flags we have to choose from. From the photo choose the one that you like. The choices go from left to right, 1 being on the left and 4 being on the right. Comment here.

Statstastic: This week we look at the flatest courses in Ironman. 

Interview: This week we have an interview with Kate Bevilaqua. This three time IM winner recently was the overall winner of the Canada 520. She took out the whole field at this Ultra-distance race. On todays show gives us an indepth insight into her race. Plus we have a talk to her partner, pro athlete Guy Crawford. You can check out Kate's website here: www.katebevilaqua.com

This Weeks Websites: Kona Qualification from Coach Cox, 401 challenge. 

IMTALK EPISODE 480

News: Results from Zofingen and Geradmere; Kona start list is out; Athlete is banned for course cutting; IM Wales, Challenge Weymouth, and Challenge Aldmere are coming up; John's ITU.

This Weeks Discussion: Do you think that having a Half race at long course events detract from the event significantly? Does it bother you at all or is it actually a positive thing? Comment here

This Weeks Photo: John showing the kids how it's done at the JDTriathlon race. 

Age Grouper of the Week: Moose sent through Grace Gallagher for this weeks age grouper. Sadly she lost her 16 year old daughter in a horrible situation at the end of a race. Both Grace and her husband Dave have used this as a way to raise awareness and money for teenage depression. This lead to them starting www.speakup5k.com. Grace also completed an IM as a way to support the cause. 

Statstastic: John looks at Gomez' races this year. 

High 5: David Braveheart sent through 5 great sets for open water swimming. 

This Weeks Websites: Bevan's podcast with the author of The Gluten Lie. 

IMTALK EPISODE 479

News: Results from 70.3 World Champs, IM Vichy, Challenge Penticiton, IM Muskoka; Coming up races; TriEqual on the female start time to the World 70.3 Champs. 

This Weeks Discussion: This week we want to know which country has been the most successful at triathlon since it began back in the late 70's? Give us your reasons why you have your answer. Comment here

This Weeks Photo: Here's a photo of Nick Pocock with his cool IMTalk swim cap on. 

Statstastic: We look at the % of the world population that would have done an Ironman.

Website of the Week: Pete Githens sent through www.thisisant.com. It's a site that lets you figure out if your training device works with Ant+.  

This Weeks Websites: The Ultimate Triathlon's fundraising page. 

IMTALK EPISODE 478 - IronCowboy James Lawrence

News: Results from IM Copenhagen, Japan; Kona Qualifying is done; 70.3 World Champs are coming up; Coming up races; John's ITU update. 

This Weeks Discussion: Bevan wants to hear about your worst experience as an athlete, the day where you gave up and didn't come back. He doesn't what to hear how your redeemed yourself, this is the day where you were beaten the most. Comment here

Interview: This week Bevan sits down with IronCowboy James Lawrance and talks to him about his 50/50/50 experience. If you want to support his work go to www.ironcowboy.co. 

IMTALK EPISODE 477

News: Results from Embrunman, IM Mont Tremblant, IM Sweden; John's ITU update.

This Weeks Discussion: John found this article about things that triathletes do that piss cyclists off: http://aboutboulder.com/blog/10-things-triathletes-do-that-piss-cyclists-off/. So we wanted to know are the things that cyclist do that piss you off? Comment here. 

This Weeks Photo: Bevan's Cat got Pet of the Day on one of NZ's top websites Stuff.co.nz. Here's the piece: 

Statstastic: We add more hilly races to last weeks list. 

Website of the Week: James 'The Wiseone' Bowtell sent through this weeks website, spinlister.com. It's a site that lets you rent out your cycling equipment. 

Age Grouper of the Week: Seth sent through Doug Clark from www.newjerseytriathloncoach.com. Doug is a great athlete and coach who does a lot to help people love triathlon. He's been going through cancer so we hope he is doing well.