IMTalk Episode 611 - Matt Hanson

News: We draw our Kona winner this week (is it you); South American regional championship now in December; Gwen ran 31:55 for 10km; Cairns could be a hot field; Mitch Anderson breaks 24hr bike world record; John's ITU update - the Commonwealth Games. 

This Weeks Discussion: If you were going to get a temporary tattoo/mantra for race day what would it be/say. Comment here. 

This Weeks Video: Simon Newman send through this funny comedy piece by Nath Valvo about Triathlon. 

Interview: This week we have top American pro Matt Hanson on the show. We talk about his career up until this point in time, his plans for this year, and he shares insight into his training. You can follow Matt here: www.matthansontri.com.

Age Grouper of the Week: Scott Richdale sent through this weeks Age Grouper, Dianna Simpson. Dianna absolutely smashed Ironman New Zealand, winning her age group (35-39) by over 38mins! Well done Dianna. 

This Weeks Websites: Ventoux Man; The Kona Five Ultra Triathlon - Movie Trailer.

IMTalk Episode 610 - Cody Beals

News: Results from Davao 70.3; Coming up races; The business of Ironman is expanding; Kinle and Hoffman raced Cape Epic; John's ITU update. 

This Weeks Discussion: This week we are going deep.  Have you ever cheated? (On any level). If you have think back to that time why did you make the choice that you made? Comment here

Interview: This week we have an interview with pro athlete Cody Beals. He's done a great job of sharing his pro experience through his blog at www.codybeals.com. In this interview we dig into this and what he is aiming to achieve in the next period of time. 

Statstastic: This week we look at the amazing stats from Vanessa Fernadez's career.

IMTalk Episode 609 - Johann Hari

News: Terenzo does it again; Results from Taiwan 70.3, Looks like Gomez is racing Ironman Cairns; John's ITU update. 

This Weeks Discussion: What are you Commonwealth Games picks, for the individual and team races. Give us your reasons for your picks. Comment here. 

This Weeks Photo: Here's the Phill looking sharp in his IMTalk trisuit.  

Interview: On this weeks show we have an interview with Johann Hari. Johann is the author of 'Chasing the Scream' and more recently 'Lost Connections: Uncovering the Real Cause of Depression - and the Unexpected Solutions'. 

In this episode Johann shares deep insights into the causes of depression and how we can move forward in this area. This is a great interview with an important author. 

Age Grouper of the Week: Richard Swan sent through Dino Bozzone for this weeks Age Grouper.

Tip of the Week: John gives a quick tip on keeping your goals at the front of your mind.  

This Weeks Websites: Pyreneesmultisport

IMTalk Episode 608

News: Terenzo backs up his Ironman New Zealand with a win in Argentina, he also holds the tops spot in the KPR; Tyler Butterfield is doing the marathon at the Comm Games; Mitch Anderson is going for the 24hr bike record; New Ultra's in Israel and New Zealand; John's ITU update. 

This Weeks Discussion: When we first start triathlon we get a lot of advice from all types of people. Some of it is good, some of it is terrible. For this weeks discussion we want to know what was the worst piece of advise that you have listened to about triathlon. Comment here. 

This Weeks Photo: Here's a picture of Paul Williams and his son Cam at the AAA in Australia. 

Statstastic: We break down the average movements, single side, for swim, bike, run. 

Coaches Corner: This week John takes us through a run/walk refresher. 

My First Tri: Stuart Gillespie sent through his first tri story. 

This Weeks Websites: Mhlengi Gwala saw attack; Brownlee piece from Tim Hemming.

IMTalk Episode 607 - Holly Brasher

News: Results from Ironman New Zealand; John's ITU update; What the hell is going on. 

This Weeks Discussion: If you could go back and meet the beginner version of yourself as a triathlete, what would be the one piece of advice that you would give to yourself? Remember it's only one thing. Comment here. 

This Weeks Photo: Here's John's boy Tom with Cam Brown. 

Interview: This week we have top Sports Physio Holly Brasher on the show. She covers how an athlete should prepare their body during pregnancy and then what to do afterwards. You can contact Holly here: www.squareonephysio.com.au

John's History Lesson: This week we look at Triathlon at the Commonwealth Games.