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This week we get the Ultraman World Champion Rob Gray on the show. He talks us through his race and gives some tips on how to be successful in this crazy event. You can check out Rob's website here:  robgray.org We also have: News, Discussion of the Week, Statstatic, and Questions and Answers.

On this weeks show we have a great interview with super coach Matt Dixon, www.purplepatch.com . He talks about how age group athletes with less time can still achieve big goals in triathlon and life. He also talks about his new book Fast-Track Triathlete.    We also have News, This Weeks Discussion, a High 5 on being a race director, Website of the Week, and Questions and Answers.

On this weeks show we have Gillian Aspin back. She shares the conclusions from the study she did around mental health and athletic ability, and how that affects the an individuals self perception. She gives some good insights into this important topic. We also have News, Discussion of the Week, Statstatic, High 5 and Questions and Answers. 

This week we have an interview with Jeff Jonas. He's one of only three people who have raced every Ironman in the world. He's got a fascinating approach to the sport and his training.  We also have News, Discussion of the Week, Statstastic and Questions and Answers. 

On this weeks show we have 9 time Ironman winner Luke McKenzie. He talks about the Island House Triathlon, what happening with his racing and his new clothing.     We also have: News, Discussion of the Week, My First Tri, and Question and Answers.

News: Results from Xterra World Champs and some other races; Coming up races.  This Weeks Discussion: Share your nations top three faster Ironman, both male and female, in Kona of all time. Comment here.  This Weeks Photo: Here's John and Dr Feelgood handing the winners metals to John's kids at a local race.  Age Groupers of the Week: This week we look at all of the age group winners from Kona thi...

News: Matt Russell is doing well after his crash at Kona; Both Ryf and Gomez are going for the million dollar prize with the Triple Crown; Results from The Great Floridian; Top earners in the year so far, we talk about wetsuit cheaters at Kona. This Weeks Discussion:  This Weeks Discussion: This week we want to know how should cheats be dealt with in the sport of triathlon? Also what do they need...

This week it's all about The Ironman World Championships. We talk about the big race and have interviews with age groupers and pro Jocelyn McCauley who raced over on Saturday. 

This week we have our Kona Super Special. We cover this weekends Ironman World Championship and then we have lots of interviews, these include interviews with: Thorsten Radd ( www.trirating.com ), Michael Fox ( www.foxenduranceracing.com ), Jo Coombe, Nicky Rose, Rory Duckworth, and Greg Penner.

This week Mirinda Carfrae comes on the show to talk about her last year. In this time she as become a mother. She shares some amazing insight into how to deal with this special time in your life. She also talks about what she'll be doing as she heads back into pro racing. You can check out  Mirinda's website here: www.mirindacarfrae.com .  We also have an interview with Daniel Clarke.  Daniel, who...

This week we have an interview with Steve Kirby & Wayne Kurtz on Deca racing. They have so much experience in this field, on both the racing and organisation side of the sport. If you want to hear about the next level of endurance racing you will love this interview.  We also have News, Website of the Week, Discussion of the Week, Statstastic and Questions and Answers.

News: ITU worlds results; Other results; ITU Hall of Fame; 70.3 Chongqing postponed; Coming up races.  This Weeks Discussion: Nutrition is a big part of racing and one of the most important meals for a race is your breakfast. So for this weeks discussion we want to know what is your race day breakfast and why you have it? Interview: This week we have Braden Currie on the show. He talks about life...

News: Les McDonald passes away; 70.3 Champs; Results from Challenge Aldmere, Ironman Wales and Ironman Wisconsin; Coming up races; John's ITU update.  This Weeks Discussion: We are sure some pro's would love to hear the answers to this weeks discussion, here it is: Would us (i.e. imtalk community) trying to crowd fund for a pro athlete work? What would you want in return for say $10/mth for a year...

News: We are going back to Roth ( click here to find out the Camp Info ); Results from the ITU Duathlon Camps; 70.3 World Champs and Challenge Admere are coming up;  Discussion of the Week: What are some of the outside of the box tools or techniques you use to make your training more effect or fun? Interview: Today we have an interview with Will O'Conner. Will has a PhD in Sport Science and works...

News: Results from ITU Long Course Champs, Ironman Canada and Ironman Vitchy; Coming up races; John's ITU update.  This Weeks Discussion: Now that a lot of us have experienced a rolling start at an Ironman, do you like it or what sort of start do you prefer? Also tell us if you are a front, middle or back of your age group and where you are from. Interview: This week we have an interview with Chie...

News: Lots of results; ITU long distance champs are coming up; Wanda announces Ironman Tallinn; Chrissie's book I out; the randomness of getting to Kona. This Weeks Discussion: We have the world 70.3 champs coming up over the weekend of the 9th & 10th of September. This week we want you to give us your picks for both the male and female pro races, also tell us why you made these picks. Comment her...

With John coming back from holiday today we don't have our normal show notes.  This Weeks Discussion: If you are a member of a triathlon club or team what do they do that make you want to remain a member? Comment here Interview: Today we have an interview with the authors of The Brave Athlete - Calm the f*ck down and rise to the occasion, Simon Marshall and Lesley Paterson. This book takes you thr...

News: Results from Norseman and Ironman Masstrick; John's ITU Update; Coming up races; Lots of female pro's pregnant; John's 'What the Hell' section.  This Weeks Discussion: Ian Blaiklock sent through an email about supplementation, and where is the line between banned drugs and supplements. This got us thinking about this weeks discussion, which is: What do you consider cheating? Comment here.  S...

News: John's ITU Update; Lots of results; Coming up races; Rant of the week. This Weeks Discussion: While the pro's may be the height of the sport sometimes they show they are human like the rest of us. For this weeks discussion we want you to share the most bizarre elite blunders you have seen. Comment here .  Interview: This week we have Thorsten Radd back on the show. He talks about what's happ...

News: Lots of results; Super League UK; Wanda under scrutiny in China; Coming up races.  This Weeks Discussion: With more information about the Collins Cup coming out we would love to know how you feel about this race? What are the good and bad things about this new innovation? Age Grouper of the Week: Colin Durrant sent through Victoria Nealon as this weeks age grouper. In her first triathlon eve...

News: Results from IMUK and John's ITU update, plus we look at Austria and Germany; One off Ironman in Philippines; Race of legends in Emburn next year; Yvonne's statement about Daniela in Roth; Coming up races; Rant of the Week.  This Weeks Discussion: With Embrun having a legends race next year we thought we would ask you 'what defines a legend?'. Let us know how you would define this? Roth vs K...

On todays show we have post race interviews with Bart Aernouts, Laura Siddal, Maurice Clavel, Yvonne Van Vlerken, Terenzo Bozzone, Brad Kahlefeldt and Dougal Allan.  We also have John's race report and post race interviews with Camp Kia Kaha participants. 

On todays show we have post race interviews with Bart Aernouts, Laura Siddal, Maurice Clavel, Yvonne Van Vlerken, Terenzo Bozzone, Brad Kahlefeldt and Dougal Allan.  We also have John's race report and post race interviews with Camp Kia Kaha participants. 

Go to www.imtalk.me  for todays show notes. 

Go to www.imtalk.me  for todays show notes.