IMTalk Episode 711 - Dr Greg Wells on how to manage in this challenging time

News: Collins Cup is off, PTO additional payment to Pro Athletes, Ironman launches Ironman VR, Ironman share prices.

This Weeks Discussion: What are the implications of the Corona Virus on triathlon? There are the obvious ones but we want you to explore the deeper level here, see what you can come up with. Comment here. 

Interview: Dr Greg Wells is a world leading health and performance expert. As a scientist and performance physiologist, he has dedicated his career to exploring and researching human limits and making that science understandable and actionable.

On this Episode Greg shares important advice that can help you healthily manage through these tough times.

You can find Greg’s work here: www.drgregwells.com

John’s History Lesson: This week we look at when Luc Van Leirde first came on the triathlon scene.

2min of Research: We look back at the 2004 ITU age group champs.

Resources: Cerity

IMTalk Episode 710 - Dede Griesbauer, Jordan Brydon and Thorsten Radde

News: Results from 70.3 Campeche; how Corona is affecting triathlon right now, John’s ITU update.

This Weeks Discussion: What steps have you made to stay positive during the current pandemic? Also what are you doing to support your triathlon community? Comment here. 

Interview: This week we have Dede Griesbauer and Jordan Brydon on. They cover Dede’s win at Ultraman Florida. Dede also tells us about doing the Ironman Now commentary. You can follow Dede here

Interview: We have Thorsten back on the show to talk about the current PTO athlete rankings. You can follow Thorsten at www.trirating.com.

IMTalk Episode 709 - Lucy Gossage

News: More legacy slots this year; New Ironman race in California; Ironman New Zealand is coming up; John’s ITU update.

This Weeks Discussion: Do you invest any specific time in your schedule for mental conditioning / sports psychology and/or what have been the best tools you have used to improve your mental approach to training and racing? Comment here. 

Interviews: This week we have Lucy Gossage back on the show. She talks about retirement and her new Iron Mind training course. Iron Mind helps you develop your training and racing psychology, so you can perform at a higher level. 

Click here to get Lucy’s course Iron Mind. Remember to use the discount code IMTALK10

Age Grouper of the Week: Tom Ward sent through Steph Pettit for this weeks Age Grouper of the Week. 

IMTalk Episode 708 - Ken Glah

News: More legacy slots this year; New Ironman race in California; Ironman New Zealand is coming up; John’s ITU update.

This Weeks Discussion: What do you want out of a coach and what has a coach done in the past that has let you down? Comment here. 

Interviews: This week we have Ken Glah back on the show. He talks about his Kona Run, Performing as an ageing athlete, and gives insight into some Ironman races. 

You can check out his travel company Endurance Sports Travel by clicking here.

Age Grouper of the Week: Tom Ward sent through Michelle Van-Deventer for this weeks Age Grouper of the Week. 

IMTalk Episode 707 - Sonia Bracegirdle

News: Results from Geelong 70.3; PTO announces annual bonus programme; Brett Sutton shares his thoughts on the PTO; Ironman announces the Facebook Live races for 2020.

This Weeks Discussion: How should Pete work out this conundrum? He is racing Ironman NZ  while his partner Kerry is racing the 70.3. They are pretty even on ability so they need to work out who gets bragging rights for performing better eg should Pete’s full time be halved then take off say 20mins. For reference Kerry took line honours with a  5:49 at the Taupo 70.3 in December (getting 3rd in her AG) v Pete’s 6:00:32. Comment here.

Interviews: We have an interview Sonia Bracegirdle. She talks about her triathlon career, what happened at Ironman Maastrict and what’s next for her. You can follow Sonia here.

Age Grouper of the Week: Tom Ward sent through is wife Loren for this weeks Age Grouper of the Week.

This Weeks Websites: Bloomberg article about the sale of Ironman; Brett Sutton on PTO and Nike Shoes