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Episode 61 Ironman Talk 15th of May, 2007www.ironmantalk.comThis weeks newsEpic Camp is open to sign up: go to www.epiccamp.com to find out more.  Results for: Lanzararote, Florida 70.3, Bussleton Half, Lisboa Long Distance. Up coming race: Auburn, the worlds hardest half! Interesting cover of inside tri.  Movie review: The Flying Scotsman. Review of 70.3 champs tv coverage. Thanks to Chance Barber  Bike Jerseys are ordered!Hot topic Should Ironman be an Olympic sport. Give us your reasons why you think what you think.  If you want to add a comment click here: add comment then open the discussion. Age grouper of the weekMeritxell Portillo Araujo is this weeks age grouper. She was the only female starter and finisher at the Ironcat iron distance race in I ‘Ampolla. She managed to get 60th overall! The conditions were really tough and she still managed to have a great day! High 5 to avoid jet lag1. Listen to last weeks show for travel tips. 2. Stay awake until reasonable be time when you arrive. 3. Keep hydrate

Episode 60 Ironman Talk www.ironmantalk.com In this weeks show:This weeks news It’s the last days to order your IM Talk cycling top. You need to get it in by the 16th of May. If it’s to late we will do another batch sometime soon.  Lots of results: Double IM in Dubai, St Croix 70.3, Wildflower, first 101, Nappa half.  Up coming races: Lanzarote. Go  our Druggie Fegan! John gives us a report from the camp he ran in Poland. There’s some good insight into training in Poland.Hot topic We want to know what triathlon forum you think is the best one out there. Back it up with 3 reasons why. If you want to add a comment click here: add comment then open the discussion. Age grouper of the weekSteve Hatton from Olympia, Washington has taken it out this week. He managed to beat his PB by 15mins at the Nappa Half. The reason he is our age grouper of the week is because John, his coach, told him to hold back on the swim and bike. He came off the bike 6mins slower than last year but managed to run 20mins faster! It was a g

 Episode 59 Ironman Talk - 9th of May 2007In this weeks show:Gordo on PowerWe have an amazing interview with Gordo Byrn on the subject of Power. He covers all the question that you want answered on this topic. Gordo is one of the best thinkers in the world of Ironman triathlon. Instead of me writing up a piece on him I’ve taken his own write up from his coaching page on this website. It gives you some insight into his thinking as a coach. Here it is: Following five years of general endurance training, I completed my first Ironman in 1999 (11:06).  Since that time, I’ve completed fifteen Ironmans and won the Ultraman World Championships. The most satisfying aspect of my recent race performance has been the consistency of results (my last six Ironmans all being completed under 9 hours).I have three things that I believe are essential to making progress in athletics: consistency, recovery and the right mental attitude. I believe very strongly that the last item in that list is by far the most important. I do a l

Hey everyone.   We're both away this week so there's no show notes at this stage. I will try to do them on Friday.   Kia Kaha   Bevan

Episode 57 Ironman Talk    www.ironmantalk.comIn this weeks show:NewsThis weekend’s race results, plus what’s up next week.20 questions with Rebecca Keat on XtriOur bike jerseys are coming!Website of the WeekUli sent us through this weeks website. Runnersweb.com is a great resource for all things about running. They have articles on any thing you can think of. It’s very cool. Product Review CentreStuart Staples sent us through his book, Not Normal Behavior. It’s a great story into his first Ironman experience. It’s a good book to give to your partner or someone who doesn’t understand our crazy sport! Get in on our Amazon store.Age Grouper of the weekJonathan Scott was having a good day in Port Macquarie when his cassette on his rear wheel broke at the 90km mark. Instead of calling it a day, which would have been fair enough, he started walking. An hour and a half later he found some mechanics who fixed his bike. After that he managed to run his PB IM marathon time! Well done Jonathan. Thanks Lauren for the re

Episode 56 Ironman Talk - Andy Pottswww.ironmantalk.comNews for this week This weekend’s race results, plus what’s up next week.April 1st joke! John did the work on that one!Challenge FranceWe were on xtri for a day!IM Hawaii coverage, our thoughts.Website of the WeekZoe Cameron sent us through this weeks website, it’s triathloncalculator.com The site is designed to predict your triathlon race time. It’s cool to see if it gets it right.Andy Potts Interview California 70.3 winner, Andy Potts, is on the show this week. We spend time looking into his history in swimming, how he made the transition into tri, how he trains, his olympic experience and if he will ever be an Ironman. It’s a fantastic interview, Andy’s a great guy!Age Grouper of the weekDaniel Francis finish the race in 12:14. He had a swim time of 108:08, his bike time: 602.07 and he ran: 4:49.42. While he had a good day at the office there’s another reason we picked him for age grouper of the week. The father of four managed to raise more than $700,

Episode 55 Ironman Talk www.ironmantalk.com News for this week This weekend’s race results, plus what’s up next week.Tour de France prologue going to be in a mall. Website of the WeekDavid Craig sent us through the link to Neil Hammond’s website. Neil has broken down the statisical chances of qualifying at all the different races around the world. Check out this site, it’s very interesting: Neilhammond.comHigh 5 For Our First Year1. How quickly the numbers grew.2. Making the show fun. How our show has evolved, fun and informational. 3. Getting Coffee’s of Hawaii advertising with us. 4. Peter Reid interview, 5. The positive feedback from you, thanks.BlogJoel sent through this one. What nutritional product do you like on race day? This can be food, drinks or supplements. Click here to go to the page then click on ‘comment’ to add your comments. Age Grouper of the weekMac, Bevan loved his first name, Brown managed to come in 16th at California 70.3 last week. While he had a slow swim, 31.55, he had backed it up

Episode 54 Ironman Talk www.ironmantalk.com News for this week This weekend’s race results, plus what’s up next week.Kona coverage up for an Emmy award.IMNZ on TV in New Zealand.Age Grouper of the weekSolveig Gysland won the 40-44 age group at IMOz. She pulled off an amazing time of 10:34:32! At the age of 44 she was in the top range of her age group and still took it out! Well done Solveig you are our age grouper of the week !BlogThis one’s for the hard core! What is the hardest WTC Ironman race in the world. It’s as simple as that.  Website of the Weekk226.com is a website that is totally devoted to providing information about non WTC iron-distance races around the world. It’s a great site for seeing what else is out there. Em’s Back We love having Em on the show so much we’ve decided to make it a regular thing. So this week we got her to focus on Celiac/Gluten intolerance. She covers everything you need know to address this problem. Em’s started her own online consulting company. Check out her website www.

Episode 53 Ironman Talkwww.ironmantalk.comNews for this weekThis weekend�s race results, plus what�s up next week.Ironman on You Tube.Dick Hoyt keeps on giving the love. 70.3 Champs on NBC in the U.S.Peter Reid InterviewWe have Ironman legend Peter Reid on the show this week. He gives us heaps of insight into his life as an professional Ironman. Peter was really cool and we know you will enjoy the interview. Check out his website: PeterReid.comWebsite of the WeekUli sent us through wunderground. It�s a website that is a great source for weather stats. It�s very useful when you are traveling. Thanks, Uli. High 5: Running Up HillThis week we cover the technique you need to maintain when running up hill. 1. Keep leaning forward with your hips up. 2. Keep cadence high.3. Short steps - don�t try to lift stride length when you want to go fast.4. Keep good knee lift.5. Maintain good rhythm, esp when the going gets tough. Next week we�re going to cover running down hill.BlogWhat do you think the charge sh

Episode 52, Time with a virgin. Your weekly Ironman fix. www.ironmantalk.com News for this week This weekend's race results, plus what's up next week.Simon Lessing is selling his Tri Dubai kit for charity. 20 Questions with Erin Baker on Xtri.Geelong to become Australian home of 70.3.101 has sponsors.Interview with Chris RoseChris completed his first ever Ironman in  New Zealand. We got his insight as a first timer. He shares what he learnt on his big day. Website of the Week Now John has a ipod Matthew sent through this link. It's a website where you can buy your favorite triathletes song list from itunes. It raises money for charity, great idea. The website is: ironfly.comBlogIt's coming up to our first year of Ironman Talk. We want you to put forward your 3 favorite moments from the show. We're going to make a big thing out of these answers during the first year show.Age Grouper of the weekJack Lynch stuck to the traditional Ironman plan by having an easy swim, bike and hammered the run. We also mentioned

Episode 51, And now for the big question!Your weekly Ironman fix.www.ironmantalk.comNews for this week This weekend's race results, plus what's up next week.Epic Camp in the NewsQuiet news weekWebsite of the Weektrimapper.com is a great place to find races anywhere in the world.BlogIf you were to choose who we were to have an interview with on Ironman Talk who would you have. Plus what would be the number 1 question you would ask?Questions and AnswersOur focus this week is to try and catch up on some of the questions that have been piling up in Ironman Talk Studios. If you've sent in a question hopefully we cover it. Coach's CornerIn our tradition of taking on the hard subjects this week we are covering runners trots. John will cover why it happens and provides heaps of different ways to prevent it  John's going to covering cramping during the swim and how to run Epic like training over the next few shows. This week's websites    Website of the week: trimapper    Other sites: IM New Zealand results, IM     So

Episode 50 Ironman Talkwww.ironmantalk.comIn this weeks show:John and Bevans race reportsIn the aftermath of IMNZ John and Bevan give a break down of the race. They cover the swim, bike and run.High 5 Age Group Athletes in Taupo1 Gary Burgess - Did a 9:50 at the age of 50!2. David Craig - PB by 40 mins with a time of 9:58.3. Greg Fraine - Won his 40-44 age group and got 12th overall in a time of 9:11.4. Keegan Williams - Did a 9:11 in his first Ironman plus got 10th overall!5. Shirley Ralston - Won the womans 55-59 age group in a time of 13:37.Well done to all the Ironman Talk listeners who completed the race!BlogIf you were in a pack during a race and someone was drafting on purpose would you point them out to the draft busters?Click here to go to the page then click on 'comment' to add you goals.  Interview with Jo Lawn Wellington born, Auckland raised, Lawn has taken a roundabout route to the top of triathlon racing. She played every sport ever invented during high school. Joanna was a member of the New Ze

News for this week This weekend's race results, plus what's up next week. IM New Zealand race preview. Bevan and John in The Press Flicker gets 2nd  at the AT&T Austin Marathon Amazing article about drugs. Meet John and Bevan in Taupo: Thurs, Fri 2-3pm at Blue Seventy.   High 5 Tourist Tips for Taupo   1 The tongararo crossing- a one day walk which takes you through sunning scenary. 2 A tandem skydive at the taupo skydive centre- they can watch you from 12000ft as they plummet to earth. 3 White water rafting- a number of world class rapids are near to taupo offering cold wet fun for all levels. 4 Walk around craters of the moon- just a few miles away is a great little park which allows you to walk around and see the geothermal past of taupo area. 5 A good old trusty new zealand bungy jump- what more can i say.   Product Review Center   The Stretching Handbook has gained a reputation as one of the most user friendly publications on stretching, flexibility and s

News for this week This weekend's race results, plus what's up next week.IM Malaysia race preview.WTC announces a 70.3 in Germany.Increased prize money at the ITU European Long Course Champs.Epic Camp write up on Xtri.Not long to IMNZ!!!Age Grouper of the weekCelia Kurch for being the first female age grouper home at Challenge Wanaka. She managed to come in on 11:26 which placed her 26th overall in the whole race. BlogWe were wondering if you could come up with ways that WTC and event organisers could increase the numbers of spectators at Ironman races. Imagine if every race was like Roth!Click here to go to the page then click on 'comment' to add you goals. Questions & AnswersWe have loads of questions to cover this week. If you have any questions email us at: ironmantalk@gmail.com Interview with Jane PattersonJane Patterson : Event Director of Ironman New Zealand.Jane has overseen and led the team as Event Director since Ironman New Zealand moved to Taupo in 1999, which has seen a 100 per cent growth i

Ironman Talk Episode 47

Episode 46 Ironman Talkwww.ironmantalk.comNews for this weekThis weekend's race results, plus what's up next week.IM Oz entry changes.ITU letter to WADA1100 people signed up for IMNZHigh 5 Head Wind Riding1. Keep cadence normal.2. Stay low on aero bars, relax upper body and don't grip the bars too hard. 3. Don't wear clothing that will catch wind. If wearing an aero helmet keep looking straight ahead. 4. Remember to drink. 5. Stay positive, it's the same for everyone.BlogFrancois sent through this week's discussion. He was wondering if we thought Nina Kraft should be allowed to return to competition? Plus, if she won Kona, how would the crowd respond to her?Click here to go to the page then click on 'comment' to add your thoughts.  Bryan RhodesNew Zealander Bryan Rhodes came onto the international triathlon scene competing as a junior in the 1990 New Zealand Commonwealth Games Triathlon Team. Coming from a water sports background Bryan has competed at a national level in both swimming and surf life saving. Yo

Episode 45 Ironman Talk www.ironmantalk.com In this weeks show:News for this week This weekend's race results, plus what's up next week.IM Switzerland Full, plus Jaja is racing there.Silverman to include a 70.3 next year.Xtri is updated!Craig Alexander is doing IM Australia.More prize money at IM Australia.More slots for Ironman Louisville. Age Grouper of the weekSid Cumming from Invercargill, New Zealand. Sid is a bit of a South Island IM legend and he proved why by winning the 40-49 age group and was also the overall first age grouper. Well done sid. Website of the WeekThese crazy guys tried to do 30 IMs in 31. Go to iutasport.com to see the races they were trying to do it in. While you are there check out some of the long distance records, they're amazing!High 5 for Surviving Epic1. You must take lots and lots and lots of vas!2. Take ear plugs, eye covers and maybe even a nose plus. We'll leave it at that. 3. Take all sorts of training gear.4. Build up you coke intake!5. Train like a mad man before you tur

Episode 44 Ironman Talkwww.ironmantalk.comIn this weeks show:The last of the Epic Camp interviews. Bevan and Brandon don't stop!We're back to normal next week!Kia Kaha

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