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News: Ironman New Zealand is coming up; Female age grouper tests positive for drugs; Ultraman Florida; John's ITU update.  This Weeks Discussion: We going with the ITU this week. We want to know who you think will win the ITU series this year and which athletes will break through. Comment here.  Age Groupers of the Week: This week we look at the top three age groupers at Challenge Wanaka.  Statstastic: We look at some amazing stats from the world champs in 1999.  Interview: This week we have Emma Mackie on the show to go deeper into the ice topic. Emma's thesis study when she was at Otago University was 'To cool or not to cool'. In this interview she ads more thoughts on this topic.  Wanger of the Week: We look at the latest Wangers of the Week.   

News: Get your IMTalk gear; Results from Challenge Wanaka, Geelong 70.3, Husky LC; Super League Triathlon. This Weeks Discussion: There's something special about running through a crowd in a race. So this week we thought we would ask what are the best things you have heard from the crowd in your racing experience? Comment here.  This Weeks Photo: Here's Bevan and Jo on their special day.   Interviews: This week we have post race interviews with the top three pros at Challenge Wanaka last weekend. These include: Dougal Allan, Yvonne van Vlerken, Mike Phillips, Laura Siddall, Luke Bell, Emma Bilham. John's Race Report: John talks through his race at the Half at Challenge Wanaka last weekend.  This Weeks Websites: Get your IMTalk gear. 

News: Not much news this week because we have prerecorded.  Website of the Week: The Mountain Snail sent through this great video of the Island House Tri.  Statstastic: We look at when Ironman become a non supported race.  Interview: This week we have interview with Gary Reinl, the 'Anti Ice Man'. Gary talks about the why he feels Icing is the wrong way deal with treatment of injuries, he also talks about better ways to treat our injuries. You can get his book, Iced! - The Illusionary Treatment Option. 

News: Wanda Sports and ITU working together more; Beth Gerdes and Lauren Bernett suspended for drug use. This Weeks Discussion: This weeks discussion was sent in from Paul Dennett, here's his question:  What do you use as inspiration for the last 5mins of hell on the turbo (Music/film/YouTube clip)?  This Weeks Video: This is the video that Paul Dennett uses for inspiration in the last 5mins of his Turbo sessions.  Interview: This week we have an interview with Budd Coates. Budd is a 2:13 Marathoner and is the Senior Director of Health and Fitness at Runner's World. We talk about his latest book Running on Air: The Revolutionary Way to Run Better by Breathing Smarter. Here's Budd's work on Runner's World.  Website of the Week: Graham Toms has created our very on webpage that keeps a record of IMTalk's Strava group. You can check it out here: www.traintrends.com.

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News: Gwen J is pregnant; Vote for the Brownlees at the Laureus by clicking here;  Coming up races; Trirating's top ten athletes from 2016.  This Weeks Discussion: John has started our own IMTalk Strava page, which you can go to here, and we have come up with our 'Wanger of the Week' award idea (listen to the show to understand). We want you guys to come up with some challenges for our Strava group so this week share some challenges that you like. Comment here.    Interview: Joe Friel is back on the show to talk about his update version of The Triathlete's Training Bible. Joe share some amazing wisdom about how to get the most out of your training. Click here to get the book. Click here for Joe's website.  Age Groups of the Week: This week we look at the results from the All World Athletes from 2016. Statstastic: We look at Gwen Jorgensen results in ITU racing.  Coaches Corner: We look at a study that compares the different in effort between indoor trainer sessions on the bike and riding outside.  Website of

News: Next to no news this week other than one result.  This Weeks Discussion: With Bevan getting married on the 11th of Feb we wanted to hear what you thought he should do for his stags party. He's hoping you would be kind to him ;-)   Website of the Week: Daniel Clarke sent through www.trisplits.com  Age Grouper of the Week: This week we look at the results from the All World Athletes.  Interview: We have Moira Horan on the show. She lets us know what is happening with getting more females into the sport. You can check her out here: www.staystrongmultisport.com and www.womenfortri.com. Interview: we have Rich Izzo on the show to talk about the Toughman race series. If you want to check out one of their races to go: www.toughmantri.com. Interview: We also have Rob Wilby from Oxygenaddict on as well. You can get his free 4 week training programme by clicking here: www.team.oxygenaddict.com

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This week we get Matt Fitzgerald back on the show to talk about his book 'How Bad Do You Want It?: Mastering the Psychology of Mind over Muscle'. In his fascinating new book, Matt examines more then a dozen pivotal races to discover the surprising ways elite athletes strengthen their mental toughness. He shares some of these in this great interview. You can get the book by clicking here. You can also check out all of Matt's work here: www.mattfitzgerald.org

On this weeks show we have two great interviews, one with a top athlete and one with a world leading thinker on expertise.  Interview: This week we have an Terenzo Bozzone. He talks about his latest races, what they mean for his future, and the plan for next year. Check out his website here: www.terenzo.com Interview: We also have an interview with Anders Ericsson Ph.D. Anders is one of the world leading researchers on expertise. If you have heard of the 'rule of 10,000 hours' you have heard of his work. In this interview he shares many insights into what it takes to reach higher levels in our lives. You can get his book 'Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise' by clicking here.  

News: This week we discuss the highlights from 2016.  Interview: This week we have 'Sportie Doc' Dr Tamsin Lewis on the show. We dig deep into blood testing to help us perform at our best in both sport and life. You can check out Tamsin's website here: www.sportiedoc.com. This Weeks Websites: www.enrgperformance.com, www.whatthefatbook.com.

News: ITU Hall of Fame; Lots of 70.3 results; UK athlete drug story; Brownlee to target 70.3 worlds.  Interview: This week we have an interview with World 70.3 Champion Tim Reed. He talks us through his championship race, this years racing, what he's doing next year, and some random topics. You can check out Tim here: www.timreed.com.au Statstactic: This week we talk about the first female to finish the Ironman World Championship, Lyn Lamaire.  This Weeks Websites: Ali Brownlee to race 70.3 worlds

News: Results from Ironman WA; New Challenge race; John keeps ranting; Lance Armstrong opening Tri Business Conference; Sad news about Craig Percival; some random stuff.  This Weeks Discussion: It's that time of year where we need to buy our Christmas presents so this week we want to know what are the best triathlon gifts for under $100.  Coaches Corner: Jorge Reynal sent through a question about the difference between FTP testing on a trainer and outdoors, and what that means for our results.  My First Tri: Sam 'Hot Rod' Hicks sent through this first tri.  This Weeks Websites: A great thank you to Craig Percival. 

News: Results from Ultraman, Ironman Cozumel; New Challenge race, IMWA and Hits Palm Springs are coming up; John keeps ranting; some random stuff.  This Weeks Discussion: What is one triathlon item you bought that you wished you hadn’t? It's that thing that you bought that never got used or you discovered was a total was of time. Comment here.  This Weeks Photo: Here's the swim start at John's House of Travel Festival of Triathlon. Spot John in the background.  Interview: This week we have an interview with Paul Laursen and Dan Plews, from www.plewandprof.com. They go into detail about HRV.  My First Tri: 'The Scary Bear' Richard Waddington sent through this first tri.  Interview: We get Rob Wilby on the show again to talk about improving your Ironman swim for the busy age grouper. Check out his work at www.oxygenaddict.com.     

News: Results from Ironman Arizona and Fortaleza; Lionel Sanders breaks WTC record in a time of 7:44:29; John's Rant; ITU Cross World Champs; Coming up races; New Iron distance race in Australia.  This Weeks Discussion: What format do you want at the Olympics? This week we want to know what race you want to see at the Olympics and why you feel this way.   Interview: This week we have an interview with endurance sport writer Matt Fitzgerald. We talk about his new book The Endurance Diet: Discover the 5 core habits of the worlds greatest athletes to look, feel, and perform better.  My First Tri: Murray 'The Holly Hammer' Lapworth sent through his first tri.  This Weeks Websites: Greg Mcdermot's ride around Australia; Good Article about packs in Kona.

News: Our new website; Ironman Malaysia results; Ironman Arizona is coming up; Challenge awards bonuses for European prize money; ITU may be changing the distance at Tokyo Olympics; 24hr world champion's power files; Uberman results.  This Weeks Discussion: Is a sub ten hour female performance the same as a sub 9 for the guys? If not what do you think is a more realistic number to compare? Comment here     Interview: This week we have an interview with Rosie McGeoch. Rosie won her age group at the Ironman World Championships. This was only her second Ironman race.  My First Tri: Ryan Docherty sent through his first tri story.  Interview: We have Mark Livesly from www.trainxhale.com. He shares his experience from racing in China in the weekend and gives us some info on how to make the most out of Xhale.  This Weeks Websites: Daniel Clarke's Transition; Uberman1.com; 24 hour cycle record file.    

News: Results from Ironman Florida; Ironman Langkawi is coming up; Jorgenson did the New York Marathon; IMWA have binned their carbo event; IM Weymouth has stopped, 70.3 continues.  This Weeks Discussion: This week Bevan wants to know what is your most disappointing moment in your triathlon career? We don't want to hear stories of redemption, this is the time where you sucked and you were gutted because of it. Comment here.  Interview: This week we have an interview with John McAvoy. John was a hardend criminal who managed to turn his life around, while in jail, through sport. From there he's gone on to become a high level age group Ironman. John has recently released his book 'Redemption - From Iron Bars to Ironman'. You can get it from his website here: www.therealmcavoy.com Statstastic: This week we look at the slowest IM of all time. Which leads us to an interesting man by the name of Walt Stack.  Age Grouper of the Week: We look at the winners of the 50-54 age group at Kona. 

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News: Results from IM Barcelona, IM Taiwan and Xterra World Champs; Kona wrap up; Iron Century; No Gomez at Kona 2017; Selling IV at races.  This Weeks Discussion: Steve Morris send through this question: If triathlon was a more mainstream sport do you think a performance like Ryf would be being questioned? In many other sports as soon as someone dominates in the way she did at Kona their performance is questioned. What do you think? Comment here.    Website of the Week: Lee Spoor sent through this amazing site that creates a cool visual version of your training ride. Check it out here: www.relive.cc.  Interview: This week we have an interview with Pro Athlete Dimity Lee Duke. She shares what it's like to be a pro in Asia, her road to becoming a pro, and what her goals are in the sport. Check out her Facebook page here: www.facebook.com/dimityduke/ This Weeks Websites: Benn Coubrough's website; Finn's infograph on his race.  Go to www.imtalk.me for all of the notes. 

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