Valerie Silk was known as the mother of the Hawaii Ironman. When John Collins departed Hawaii Valerie took over the race as the race director. For ten years she grew the race from a very small event into an event that was known world wide. In this months Legends of Triathlon podcast Valerie shares many of the stories from her years at the Ironman World Championships. This is a great interview.
LEGENDS OF TRIATHLON 37 - TORBJORN SINDBALLE
This month we have two time long course world champion Torbjorn Sindballe on the show. Torbjorn had a very successful career where he was known as an animal on the bike. Being a bigger athlete he become a great thinker around how to perform in Kona's tough conditions. In this months show he shares his life as an athlete and what he has been up to since that time.
LEGENDS OF TRIATHLON 36 - SALLY EDWARDS
Sally Edwards is a best-selling author, entrepreneur, professional speaker, was a professional triathlete, and iPhone app developer. Edwards has helped to organize both the national and international governing body for the sport triathlon and was just inducted into the Triathlon Hall of Fame. She also wrote the first book on triathlons, and 6 subsequent books on the sport. On this months show she shares many of her experiences from her time in the sport.
LEGENDS OF TRIATHLON 35 - MATT BRICK
Matt Brick is a very successful man. Being a leading surgeon is one thing but he has also been a world champion athlete. In the early 90's he won the world Duathlon Championships two years in a row. He has had a very interesting life where he has gone through many struggles and successes. On this months show he shares many of the experiences of his journey.
LEGENDS OF TRIATHLON 34 - JOHN DUKE
John Duke was the publisher and CEO of Triathlete Magazine, Multisports.com and has been at the forefront of the tri industry since the beginning of the 80’s. He's a man who's been in the game for a long time and has many great story. Athletically he has been racing since the early 80’s and he has finished Ironman as fast as 10:04. On this months show he shares many insights into the sport we love.