IMTalk Episode 674

News: Results from Challenge Roth and Ironman Austria; Coming up races, What Sarah True says she’ll do next; John’s ITU update.

This Weeks Discussion: What pro’s do the best job of letting you into their world with Youtube, Facebook, and other social media and why do you think they are so good to follow. Comment here

This Weeks Photo: This weeks photo is of John and a few of the boys on Epic Camp Lite in Kona.

Epic Camp Interviews: We have a few more interviews from John’s Kona Epic Camp.

High 5: Tips on travelling.

Coaches Corner: John answers a question from Ian Blaiklock about how to use power meters when you have a TT and a road bike.

Website of the Week: Tim Tansley sent us through this site: https://www.marathoninvestigation.com

This Weeks Website: Ironman’s IPO filing.

IMTalk Episode 673 - Epic Camp Interviews

News: News from Ironman Germany and Ironman France plus some 70.3; Big announcements for Women for Tri; American Triple T wrap up; Coming up races; John’s ITU update.

This Weeks Discussion: What are some of the best trade-offs you have made when racing, where you might lose time initially in the hope you don’t lose big time later on (eg last weekend we saw a pro athlete starting the run with an ice vest which was clearly going to be heavy but was going to keep him cooler). Comment here

John’s New Race: You can check out John’s new Half Iron Distance race, The Oxman, by clicking here.

Age Grouper of the Week: Mark Richardson Jones sent through Jeff Crosby for this weeks Age Grouper.

High 5: John does a High 5 on things to do in Kona.

Epic Camp Interviews: We have a few interviews from John’s Kona Epic Camp.

This Weeks Websites: 60 Ironman in a 60 days Facebook page

IMTalk Episode 672 - Thorsten Radd

News: Results from the races we missed when we were away; Brownlee racing Ironman Ireland; Coming up races; Pro who took on Ironman and won; Ironman Boulder full distance race ends this year.

This Weeks Discussion: What are your top tips for keeping your fitness up when you are traveling/on holiday and you don’t have your triathlon equipment? Comment here

Interview: Thorsten Radd is back on the show to talk about the new Kona qualifying system. We cover what will be different in Kona this year because of the new system. You can follow Thorsten here: www.trirating.com.

Website of the Week: Simon Miles sent through www.endurance-data.com

IMTalk Episode 671 - Steve Gurney

In the 3rd of the ‘boys are away’ shows. We have an interview with Steve Gurney.

Steve is one of the greatest endurance sports athletes of all time, winning the Coast to Coast adventure race 9 times.

Here’s the bike pod we talk about on the show.

As well as being a top athlete Steve has worked as a coach/mentor, promoted active lives for children, and has written books on his journey as a person.

In this interview Steve shares many of the insights that live has taught him. 

You can find Steve's work at his website here: www.stevegurney.co.nz

IMTalk Episode 670 - Andrew Messick and Sika Henry

In the second of the ‘Boys are away’ shows we have to interviews. First off we have Ironman CEO Andrew Messick. Then we have an interview with up and coming pro athlete Sika Henry.