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Episode 81 Ironman Talk 16th of Oct 2007
This weeks news
Kona, who did it? Coming up: the Great Floridian,
Ibiza long distance.
This weeks discussion: It’s the big week in Ironman. We
talked about our picks on the show now it’s your time to
have your say. So who are going to be your top 5 in both
the Male and Female field. If you want to add a comment click here: add comment
then open the discussion.
Website of the week: True-Motion sportswear was founded by a group of four
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Age grouper of the week: Coach Gavin Rogers sent through this weeks age grouper Mark Whittaker. Here’s what Gavin said about Mark: He watched his brother do ironman germany and decided then that he wanted to do an ironman next year. But his brother posted such a good time at germany for his first ironman that he though he would have a crack at ironman korea to try and qualify for kona ,mark could not go and watch this time and decided with 4 weeks to go that he would enter also. He asked me if this was possible. I said as he had just done half ironman UK,very hilly and one of the toughest out there and completed it in just over 6hrs that it was possible but not to expect a great time but just to get round.
So what i did was give him enough information as i could about the nutrition he would need in the race and target hr zones he needed to stick to and added 1 or 2 long bikes and runs leading up to the race,nothing to heavy as the race was so near. Of he went to ironman korea.
The rest is in his race report well worth the read but in summary:-he crashed his bike at the first feed station still managed to complete the bike course with a broken bike in 7hrs got to 19miles on the run and collapsed,found himself in an ambulance at the finish,got out caught a taxi back to 19mile point and walked to the finish.
High 5: Glenn sent through: "Minimising the disruption to training of moving countries/cities"
1. Take as much tri-gear as you can pack as the sports shops at your destination may not stock tri-gear, or alternatively check whether your favourite online store (tri-buys) delivers to your new home.
2. Get online and find the nearest tri-club. If you can't find a tri-club then look at similar organisations such as running clubs, cycling groups etc, as there will always be 'closet' triathletes as members.
3. Be prepared to change your diet. Your favourite foods/supplements may not be available. Use the change as an opportunity to re-evaluate your day-to-day and training diet.
4. Beware of climatic changes. Heat, humidity, altitude, pollen, smog, the list goes on. Be prepared to change where and when you train. Again use this change as an opportunity to adapt and refresh your training program.
5. Use the opportunity to race as many local events as you can, within reason, as you never know when you may move on again.
6. You may not have any training partners for a start, but you are never alone, especially if you have ironmantalk on your ipod!
Coach’s Corner: John went and had an interview with Dr Nat Anglem who is one of New Zealands top sports doctors. John covered areas that count to you guys and girls!
This weeks websites: The Great Floridian, Ibiza Long Distance, Elbaman, www.true-motion.com, www.gomichellie.com.
Episode 82 Ironman Talk 24th of Oct 2007
This weeks news: Kona results. Plus other results. Greg Bennett nabs around $400K!
This weeks discussion: There’s been a bit of talk about Chrissie Wellington’s conduct during Kona, was her behavior bad of good for the sport of Ironman? If you want to add a comment click here: add comment then open the discussion.
Website of the week/Product review centre: Alvin Connor Natural Balance, handmade body care products were designed using naturally occurring crystalline deposits. The range has been created to keep you fresh from tip to toe.I have been using these products for about 11 years now and I swear by them. I was a customer before I got into manufacturing them. As you know I do Triathlon and Ironman and I never have a problem with BO even after my longest rides and runs!!!! What's more none of my cloths have deodorant marks on them. I spend alot of money on Race and Tri specific clothing and I want them to last as long as possible. The range works by preventing the build up of odour causing bacteria. Body and foot odour is a result of perspiration / sweat coming into contact with bacteria on your skin. By eliminating this bacteria or preventing this bacteria from forming you eliminate body odour. Simple! Here’s the website: www.alvinconnor.com
Age grouper of the week: Rob Chance is this weeks Age Grouper of the week. Check out his race profile on athlinks: click here.
It was a good day. I had almost reached the “pie in the sky”. I can’t complain with being 8th in my age group in the world, especially when I work a full time job, have three small kids at home, and a wife that does Ironmans too. Check out his race report on his blog: http://robchancesworld.blogspot.com/
Coach’s Corner: John covers reverse periodisation.
This weeks websites: The Great Floridian, Ibiza Long Distance, Greg Bennett $400k, www.n-duro.co.nz, www.alvinconnor.com.
Episode 83 Ironman Talk 24th of Oct 2007
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Episode 84 Ironman Talk Nov 2007
This weeks news: Results: Ironman Florida Silverman changes. Badman has operation.
This weeks discussion: Why do you do this crazy sport called Ironman? We’re going deep and we want honesty. Maybe your mum didn’t cuddle you enough ;-) If you want to add a comment click here: add comment then open the discussion.
Website of the week: Great youtube clip from Peter Coulson: Click here.
Age grouper of the week: His name is Tommy Nielsen and he is an outstanding age grouper. I'll mention his results in a minute but first you need some background information on him: He's 34 years old and lives with his girlfriend. They have 3 children. He balances everyday life with the kids, coaches several athletes and put on Denmark's second largest triathlon www.Silkeborgtriathlon.dk He holds a full time job but still finds time to train for Ironman. This is his passion and despite a low training volume he competes at a high level. Leading up to Kona he averaged a about 15 hours a week for 6 consecutive weeks. However, on average over a whole year he normally trains about 10 hours a week. (I don't know how much he trained this year, though) Seen in that light I think his results are incredible.
This year he raced in Roth and had a PB in 8.33 and 12th overall. 7 weeks later he did Ironman UK where he was first age grouper and 8th overall in 8.56. He was over 30 minutes faster than the second fastest in his age group. He qualified for Hawaii where he again went on to win his age group only 7 weeks after Ironman UK. His time in Kona was 9.05.
He always wanted to win in Kona. That was what kept him returning to Kona 8 times. He kept believing he could win in Kona if only he kept training consistently and return to Kona. His weakest discipline has always been the run and after the bike in Kona he was only 6th in his age group. However, with his best ever run in Kona, a 3.05 marathon, he went on to win 6 minutes ahead of number 2. A truly remarkable performance, especially because he had an entrapped nerve in his behind which prevented his performance on the bike. It just shows that anything is possible if you keep believing. A big inspiration and that's why I think Tommy Nielsen should be age grouper of the week.
His web page is www.tommynielsen.com
High 5:
Correct bogeying technique
Turn your head so as not to get yourself
One finger presses down on non bogeying nostril (double barrel technique is not a good look)
If in a bunch be mindful of others around you (do you bogeying at the back)
If in a race situation don’t look behind you. If you hit someone with a greenie they are too close
Tidy yourself up before hitting T2 or the finish
Coach’s Corner
Post race (hard workout) recovery tips
Warm down after racing (some easy running for up to 10mins then easy cycling 10-30mins)
Hydrate and eat well as soon as possible
Once warmed down and fuelled up stand in lake/river/sea or cold bath
Put skins or compression tights on if you have any (I sell skins if you want any)
Stretch
Legs up the wall for 10-15mins
Continue to eat and hydrate well. Avoid alcohol until well after the race (ideally all day)
This weeks websites: IM Florida, silverman, Macca racing at silverman, Badman has operation, Stadler does Marathon, you tube, www.tommynielsen.com, www.alvinconnor.com
Episode 85 Ironman Talk 14th of Nov 2007
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Episode 86 Ironman Talk 21th of Nov 2007
This weeks news: Results: Decaman. Ironman Arizona moving to November. Macca to auction his bike for scholarship.
This weeks discussion: Should there be some open pro slots for Kona so we get the best of the best at the race (ie some top short course athletes) and if so how should they be allocated. If you want to add a comment click here: add comment then open the discussion.
Website of the week: Ed Hawkins sent through this weeks website: http://www.rosiearoundtheworld.co.uk/ This amazing woman is running around the world. Check out her website, she’s unbelievable! Thanks Ed
Age grouper of the week: 1st Athlinks registered athlete at Kona http://www.athlinks.com/racer/27752488/Ed-McDevitt.aspx Ed McDevit
High 5: Presented by High 5 sports nutrition http://www.fifthelement.co.nz/
5 nutrition tips to introduce high 5 to the show
gels in bottle + mark bottle
drink water only for w while if stomach gets upset
Coke on the run
Cut bars up (unwrap)
be self sufficient / don’t rely on special needs
Coach’s Corner: Chance sent through this question to John. How are some ways to gauge whether you are at the appropriate non-draft distance? 7 or 10 meters etc.? How can I know I am not being a "cheater? Know the rules, Set your bike on indoor trainer and put another bike 7m in front so you can “see” the difference. In NZ some race officials use the white lines in the middle of the road as reference points. Front of one white line to front of next is 7m. When racing if you hear a draft marshal coming drop back a little and when they pull up next to you ask if the distance is Ok. They then know you are making an effort. The reality is at big races there will be a lot of drafting and it comes down to a personal choice.
This weeks websites http://www.rosiearoundtheworld.co.uk/, http://www.fifthelement.co.nz/, http://www.athlinks.com/racer/27752488/Ed-McDevitt.aspx, Decaman results, Triathlon Juice, Macca’s bike, Lottery is open.
Episode 87 Ironman Talk
This weeks news: Coming up: IMWA, Kiwi triathlete carries Olympic torch.
Interview with Gina Ferguson: We got this from Gina’s website. She’s obviously doing some big things! Gina came from a swimming background, competing competitively to NZ national level until she was 17. After a 7 year break from all sports Gina took up triathlon as a way to get fit at the beginning of 2005. She took to the sport immediately and after her first few wins decided to take the sport more seriously, and began a structured training programme. Gina also left her job as a high school maths teacher to continue working part time as a violinist for the Christchurch Symphony, leaving more time and energy for training. Since then Gina has enjoyed numerous wins at home in NZ and in March 2007 competed in her first ironman (Ironman NZ) and finished in 5th place. Gina has decided that the ironman distance races are where she will focus her energy. 2007 will be Gina’s first pro year and she is looking forward to gaining experience at international level. www.ginaferguson.com www.fifthelement.co.nz
This Weeks Discussion: Should you be able to take your kid/family down the finishing chute at an Ironman race? Plus come up with a name for our Training Camp. If you want to add a comment click here: add comment then open the discussion.
Website of the Week; Matt Johnson sent through this great youtube clip of the Drafting at IM Florida: Click here. What’s happening to our sport?
Age Grouper of the Week: Bree Wee was the first age grouper to finish in Kona. She had an amazing race doing 56:35 in the swim, 5:21:41 in the bike and then run 3:24:15 for a finish time of 9:47:42. While that was an amazing time she managed to get 13th over all! The other reason we choose her as our age grouper was because she has a profile on Athlinks, she must listen to the show.
Questions and Answers: Jules sent through this question: I have a question regarding tyre pressures. I have a set of tubular race wheels and the max psi shown on the tubulars that I am currently using is 140 psi. Does this mean that I should inflate to 140 psi? Is it advisable to do so? Recently I have been inflating below this level (say 120 psi) and had no problems but in I have had two punctures (one in a race) when I inflated to 140 psi. Do I stand more of a chance getting a puncture when inflating he tubulars to their maximum psi? Finally, all of my races are in humid/hot conditions (e.g. Phuket coming up) which I presume results in the tyre pressure increasing whilst the bike is in transition so I should allow for this?
This Weeks Websites: IMWA, Kiwi torch guy, Communities complaining about tri’s, You tube clip, www.ginaferguson.com, Bree Wee on athlinks.
Episode 88 Ironman Talk
This weeks news Results: IMWA, Coming up: Taupo half. NBC IM Kona coverage. Heather Fuhr in the IM hall of fame.
Interview with Craig Alexander: The legendary triathlete Craig Alexander is on the show this week. He’s an amazing interview!Here’s the list of questions we had for him: Tell us about your day in Kona from start to finish? How did the body feel backing up at 70.3 champs? In the early days was Ironman on your mind or the Olympics? What got you into Tri’s and what drove you to be a full time athlete? Talk a bit about the early days in Auz with the grand prix? You then went to France for 2 seasons, how important was that time in your athletic development? Do you think the young athletes these days are missing that step? At what stage did you flag the Olympic dream and why? Back in the France days you were un-coached, did it stay that way and if so why the change to Carmichael Training? Are you training more like an OD athlete or are you cracking some IM volume? Will this change now Kona seems like a big priority? How do you pace yourself in a race? What are some of your favorite workouts? Macca relationship: Has it changed since the late 90’s? Is it hard talking about each other in the media? Kona tips from a first timer? Tips for aspiring pro’s? Tell us about your sponsors. What’s the plan for 08 and beyond? Check out his website: www.craigalexander.net, www.tribuys.com.
This Weeks Discussion: John read that a 13 year old competed in an Ironman distance race, Chesepeakerman. We were wondering what you think is the minimum age that someone can race in an Ironman? If you want to add a comment click here: add comment then open the discussion.
This Weeks Websites: Ultraman results, Heather Fuhr in Hall of Fame, www.trijuice.com, Blue Seventy Pointzero3, www.craigalexander.net.
This weeks news
Results: Taupo half. Coming up: Rotorua half. Slowtwitch picked up on our AG’er of the week and there is an interview with Bree Wee
This Weeks Discussion
Ed sent through this weeks discussion: Would you rather take a 70.3 slot that you had earned or a lottery slot for Kona that you have won? Great question Ed. If you want to add a comment click here: add comment then open the discussion.
Age Grouper of the Week
This week we have 4 age groupers, it’s the Mcdonald family! Last weekend they all raced in IMWA. Having 4 family members in one race is amazing by itself but what’s really amazing it that all of them got in under 10 hours! Here are each persons splits: MCDONALD, Chris 00:52:11 / 04:26:47 / 03:02:03 08:21:13
MCDONALD, David 00:54:13 / 04:44:55 / 03:30:42 09:10:02
MCDONALD, Daniel 00:51:59 / 05:04:45 / 03:45:58 09:42:54
MCDONALD, Marilyn 01:03:48 / 04:59:44 / 03:55:57 09:59:41
High 5: Nik Cook sent us through this weeks high 5, here’s his email:
Just thought I'd drop you a quick line.. Really enjoy the show, only just got into it after being away from multisport for a bit. Quick bit of info about riding/training on a fixed.. attached is an article I wrote on the subject for Ultra Fit UK. Main advantages are
1: Increased cadence
2: Smoother peddling stroke
3: Greater strength (you've no gears to shift down on hills so its up to you)
4: Time efficient, no freewheeling and even having to work on downhills
5: Bombproof, maintenance free bike for those of us who live in less clement climes... saves your best bike a winters work.
6: You feel totally in touch with your bike.. a bit zen.. no I won't start chanting.
7: A definite cool facto
Website of the Week Shane Bellanger sent through this weeks website, here’s his email: I was checking out a tri web store, http://triathlonlab.com/ , and found this awesome water bottle/gel flask. http://www.hydrapak.com/catalog/product2095.htm I bought one and will definitely buy another. In the interest of Ironman antics (IM FL 2004), I am currently registered for the Disney Race and a Half, where I am running a 5K on Friday, 13.1 on Saturday and 26.2 on Sunday around Disney World. The Gel-Bot is going to save me much hassle as I crank through the 42.2 miles. Shane Bellanger
This Weeks Websites
Episode 90 Ironman Talk 16th of Oct 2007
This weeks news
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Results: Rotorua half. -
We’re on xtri
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Romeo and Juliet update!
Camp Kia Kaha
Click here to get all the info you need about the best
camp next year! Let the good times roll!
This Weeks Discussion Brought to you by: Art of Tri.
What are the best performances, Ironman that is, this year. Plus which two
interviews from this year do you want us to replay of the Christmas/New Year period.
If you want to add a comment click here: add comment then open the discussion.
High 5
Christmas ideas under $100
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1.I-Pod shuffle so you can listen to us
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2.Triathlete Mag subscription – best mag in the world
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3.Swim cords (with paddles) http://www.nzmfg.com/Pages/StrechDry1.html
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4.Blue Seventy swim socks
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5.Sun stick (that doesn’t melt), more for kiwi’s and Aussies
Age Grouper of the Week
James Tran send through this weeks age grouper, here’s his email:
I have a nominee for age grouper of the week. Neal Oseland is a married 38 year old, father of 2 young girls. Earlier this season, he trained for IM Coeur d'Alene in hopes of qualifying for Kona and raced a 10:31 to miss a slot by 13+ minutes. He was very dissapointed but kept plugging away. He entered a half in September claiming to be burnt out and wanting the season to be over with. At this half, he won a raffle entry into the Silverman Full Distance. That fired him up but the problem is that it was only 6 weeks away. He had already told his family that he was just about ready for his offseason. Well, after some discussions with his wife and kids, they jumped on board and pushed him to do it. He used his IMCDA base and trained hard for 4 weeks then tapered for 2. He told me the day before the race..."I'm going to take it easy during the swim and the bike and shoot for a top 10 run time" Well, he didn't get that top 10 run time but he did get a top 10 OVERALL time!! He says he went super easy on the swim (96 overall split) and pretty easy on the bike (5th overall split) and finished with the 14th run split. There was 10,000 feet of climbing on the bike which he said was not too bad as he lives in Colorado so he's used to those long climbs. The run is what was so hard for him. He said it's the hardest marathon he's ever done even outside of triathlon which is saying something. It was either straight up or down. He looked forward to the ups because the downs were hurting so bad on his quads. He got himself into 1st in his age group after the bike and never let it go. To show how strong he was, he had to sprint the last 200m of the finish as someone was chasing him down at the finish. He beat him though. To use his words "That course was just wrong". in reference to the extreme difficulty of the climbs and the strong winds.
Website of the Week: Here’s an old Armstrong interview, very interesting. youtube
This Weeks Websites: Armstrong: youtube, www.trijuice.com, xtri home town, Rotorua Half results.
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