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Episode 101 Ironman Talk 11th of March 2008
This weeks news No racing this week. Coming up: IM Auz, SA and China
This Weeks Discussion We're going to have a competition to see who will win Roth between John and I. We are going to do this as a way to raise money for a charity. We want to know who you feel we should do this for and why?
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Age Grouper of the Week ouglas Scott (previous PB 10:28) from Epic Camp who had a storming race to win the 45-49AG in Taupo having a PB by around 38 mins! Amazing effort for someone who’s being racing for a long time!
High 5
Ideas to help you in the office
1.have a 1-2min stretch routine you can do regularly to break up the hrs at your office
2.Put a bowl of fruit on your desk to avoid the temptation of crap food
3.Calf raises
4.Stretch ankles for long periods for those with pool flexibility (particularly relevant for ex runners who are crap swimmers)
5.Always have a bottle of water (as per fruit bowl)
Website of the Week insideoutsports.com have a challenge to completely 30 Ironmans in training throughout 2008. Check out this website for more info: insideoutsports.com
Coach’s Corner John covers how to get the most out of swim cords. There’s some great insight here. Go to www.nzmfg.com to get some cords.
This Weeks Websites Blueseventy Split with WTC, Cape Epic, Insideoutsports.com, www.nzmfg.com.
Episode 102 Ironman Talk 11th of March 2008
Richard Ussher - We have an interview with the 2008 Coast to Coast winner who tried Ironman and pulled off a 7th place! It’s a great interview!
This Weeks Discussion - We're going to have a competition to see who will win Roth between John and I. We are going to do this as a way to raise money for a charity. We want to know who you feel we should do this for and why?
If you want to add a comment click here: add comment then open the discussion.
Age Grouper of the Week - Zarnia sent through this weeks age grouper, here’s her email: I would like to nominate Moria Tarry from Ashburton as age grouper of the week. She is a 45 year old mother of 4 who just got second in her age group at Ironman NZ 2008, her first one! Prior to this she has done the ashburton half IM in 2005 (6.03) 2006 (6.01) and 2007(5.34). Challenge Wanaka in a team with her husband (she did the swim and bike as training for taupo) As far as I know she does not have a coach. She does most of her bike training on the Canterbury plains because there are no hills near ashburton (she does come in to chch to do hill training during the week we she can while the kids are at school) She had no idea that she had got 2nd in her age group and was quite shocked that she qualified for KONA! But she has accepted her slot!
Episode 103 Ironman Talk 11th of March 2008
This Weeks News: California 70.3 results. IM Australia’s this weekend. Non WTC races selling out.
This Weeks Discussion: We had our question about ‘Charlie’ and how his/her partner could encourage him/her to put his/her feet up and rest? If you want to add a comment click here: add comment then open the discussion.
Age Grouper of the Week; Thomas Peoples sent through this weeks age grouper, here his email: He's somebody who's been mentioned on the show previously, but unfortunately, heblanked you at Wanaka! Yes, that's right it's T-Rex of Tri, otherwise known as the 28 year old Andrew Kerr. He performed at Challenge Wanaka with an 11:52, but then he backed it up big time with a 10:46 at IMNZ! A PB of 1 hour 10 minutes, talk about smashing it! On top of all that, he's also marshalling the IMNZ Champs this coming weekend. Before IMNZ 2007 he, unlike many people prepared for his first Ironman by entering an Iron distance race in the UK. Well done, Andy.
High 5
1. Not one single Hawaii spot in any category rolled down.
2. From 932 starters, 899 finished, which is the highest percentage of finishers since this race started in 2004.
3. 12 age-group course records fell on the day. It was definitely a fast year.
4. The women’s course record fell by ten minutes.
5. The youngest competitor Sarah Gibson finished in 15:01:17.
6. The 70-74 year division attracted five competitors!
7. For 364 triathletes, it was to be their first Ironman.
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Website of the Week: Thomas put thought this weeks website, here’s his email: Website of the week, following on from T-Rex's idea is the http://www.140dot6.com/ website. It's all about self-supported iron distance racing. Getting you and a bunch of mates together to race the distance, have a great day in the process and just get really involved with all the logistics of planning your own Ironman. Where's your bike going to be secured for the marathon? Lake or pool swim? Here’s a discussion on TriTalk: http://www.tritalk.co.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?t=41004&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0
This Weeks Website: Ironman OZ, Non wtc race sells out, WTC ebay auction, www.140dot6.com, Store Page, www.sponser-europe.com, John Lockwoods fund raiser, our wiki page!
Episode 104 Ironman Talk
This Weeks News: IM Australia and Auckland half results.
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• IM South Africa and Arizona this weekend.
This Weeks Discussion: Would you ever date a woman that was faster or more well known than you in your sport? Say for example Chrissie Wellington or another top pro? Further more, (maybe a forum question, definitely a hot topic)-- Is it emasculating to date or marry a woman that can beat you at a discipline? Or an an entire triathlon? How about being married to a woman that is faster than you and brings home the bacon?
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Age Grouper of the Week: James Flynn sent through this weeks age grouper, here his email: This isn't Age Grouper of the Week, but it would be great if you could mention somebody special. Our group HEAT (Hartford Extended Area Triathletes) has a Sunday swim program at Cornerstone, a terrific swimming facility in West Hartford, CT. We began in November, and will continue til June. We rent four lanes at the pool, and range from beginners to Hawaii Ironman finishers. We've had a volunteer coach, Rich Flores who has been fantastic. He has especially worked with the people who have room for improvement while the fast people beat the heck out of each other in lane four. Rich has a great record of coaching young people who have gone on to succesful swimming careers in high school and college. This is his first time with mostly older athletes. He has a wonderful combination of motivation and teaching the technical side of stroke improvement.
Website of the Week: Chris Tasker sent through this weeks website, it’s www.neovite.com. It’s a company that sells Colostrum which is a dairy food high in nutrients and protective agents that have natural immune and repair factors. The reason we like this website is because they have lots of information on why it’s so good.
Coach’s Corner: John went to a coaching conference about triathlon last weekend. He gives some insight into what he learnt, it’s a great discussion.
This Weeks Websites: Ironman Oz, Auckland half, Kenting 226, Ironman South Africa, Ironman Arizona, Macca in Hall of Fame, www.neovite.com.
Episode 105 Ironman Talk
This Weeks News: IM South Arica and Arizona results. IM China is coming up. Course change in IMUK.
This Weeks Discussion: Should it be compulsory to be a member of a tri club/association to do a triathlon.
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Age Grouper of the Week: Daniel Moore sent through this weeks age grouper, here’s his email: A suggestion for age grouper of the week, my be appropriate. My coach John Hill became the Australian Champ at Port Mc this weekend in the 50-54 age cat (despite not recovering from the flu). He has done soooo many races this year since coming 7th in the 45-49 cat at Kona in 9.51 in 2007. Soon after Kona, he won the 50-54 Cat. at the Western Australia IM in 9.25, (30 mins quicker than 2nd place!!!) and has since became Australian champ in all distances this season. sprint/olympic/long course/half and ironman. Anyway, i think he is slightly mad, after doing the IM this weekend, he's off to Canberra to do an Ultra Marathon this weekend!!!
High 5: Anthony Ham sent through this weeks entertaining High 5: How to survive your coach!
Website of the Week: Rob sent through this weeks website: www.athleticscoaching.ca. It has some audio files of interviews with Noakes, Daniels etc - not all of them relevant to IM but some good stuff on there.
Coach’s Corner: John Vickers sent through a question about doing an IM on 10 hours training a week. John gives his thoughts if this is the best path to take. He shares some good insight here.
This Weeks Website: This weeks results, www.athleticscoaching.ca, HR variability, Daniels forum,
Episode 106 Ironman Talk
This Weeks News IM China results. IM Arizona was a hard day at the office. No races for a month. Demo Days at Kona.
This Weeks Discussion Rank the top ten male Ironman triathletes of all time. Let the good times roll! If you want to add a comment click here: add comment then open the discussion.
Age Grouper of the Week John D, of Epic Camp fame, sent through this weeks age grouper. Here’s what he said: I have two friends that are husband and wife that did the race with me. I was inspired by the wife's performance. Kathryn Clayton had absolutely no athletic background unless you count cheer leading in high school and college. Her life is very busy like most triathletes. She is the mother of two young children and runs the family business. She did her first triathlon about 3 1/2 years ago so that she could be part of the world that her husband Kevin Clayton was/is so passionate about. She started with Olympic and Sprint races and worked up to a 1/2 IM last year. Her goal for her first IM was 13 hours. She did 12:57 in very difficult condition last Sunday. I witnessed a lot of very fit people and experience triathletes finish after 13 hours.
High 5 Part 2 of Anthony Ham entertaining High 5: How to survive your coach! I’m not sure John will be loving it!
Website of the Week Roman Mica from www.everymantri.com sent though this weeks website, here’s what he wrote: Boulder, Colorado April 3, 2008 --- What does a 23-year-old Colorado college student, a 47-year-old financial planner, a 37-year-old mother of three, and a 9-year-old elementary school student have in common? They all recently swam, biked, and ran their birthday along with dozens of
other athletes from around the world. Imagine celebrating your health, and your fitness on your birthday by swimming, running, and biking your age. That's exactly what athletes are doing as part of the new raceAthlete B-Fit B-Day Challenge. The athletes take their age and:
1) Swim the number of miles in the first number
2) Run the number of miles in the second number
3) Bike the number of miles in the combined number
So a 45-year-old athlete would:
1) Swim 4 miles
2) Run 5 miles
3) Bike 45 miles
This Weeks Website IM China, Demo days at Kona, Challenge races in Spain, Olympic teams, High 5 Oz, Kris Gemmell talks about John.
Episode 107 Ironman Talk
This Weeks News IM Vegas not happening. Mike Pigg may be racing again. Chrissie Wellington raced ITU.
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 Rank the top ten male Ironman triathletes of all time. Let the good times roll! If you want to add a comment click here: add comment then open the discussion.
Kris Gemmel and Greg Frame Interview John caught up with Kris Gemmel and Greg Frame a few weeks ago. Website of the Week Here’s the website that has all the winning results from ITU world champs. Click here.
This Weeks Website World Champ results, slowtwitch photo.
Episode 108 Ironman Talk
This Weeks News
IM Vegas not happening. Mike Pigg may be racing again. Chrissie Wellington raced ITU.
This Weeks Discussion Rank the top ten male Ironman triathletes of all time. Let the good times roll!
If you want to add a comment click here: add comment then open the discussion.
Vicki Jones Interview When Vicki Jones began training for her first triathlon in 2003, it was a way for the then 32 year old to regain fitness after the birth of her second child. But very quickly Vicki realised a passion for triathlon and just four years later she is Ironman World Champion for the 35-39 age group.
In between her training regime, and bringing up two young children we caught up with Vicki to find out drives this amazing athleteThis Weeks Website World Champ results, slowtwitch photo.
Episode 109 Ironman Talk
Scott Molina’s Top 10 - I interview Scott on his top 10 male and female Ironman Triathletes of all time.
Episode 110 Ironman Talk
This weeks news Upcoming races: Lanzarote, Brazil. Recent results: St Croix, Floria
This Weeks Discussion Do we get to pampered at Iron distance races with all the support at aid stations. Should we have to be more self sufficient? If you want to add a comment click here: athlinks discussion.
Website of the Week Tritopics.com is a new news website that is full of heaps of great content. It’s really worth bookmarking.
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Age Grouper of the Week Freddy sent through this weeks age grouper, Shawn Burke. Check out his email: I believe Shawn should be your age grouper of the week, not just because of his unbelievable race in Arizona, especially in those conditions, but Shawn is just a great ambassador for Triathlon. He has always been more concerned about everyone else than himself and wants to see his friends and clients succeed at any level. Did I mention that he is also a certified Triathlon and Cycling Coach. That's just a part time Job. He has his "Real" job, a wife, and 3 kids. Shawn is always the first to try out new technology and pass his findings to the group. He trains harder than anyone I know and takes his training very seriously. Everything is by the numbers. Shawn is very analytical (anal) about his training methods and it obviously pays off. Just check out his Athlinks page and you can see his results. For my first Ironman Shawn flew out to the race just to support me. He wasn't even racing, he just flew out to watch and cheer me on. That's just how he is. It's rare to find a friend who will do that.
High 5 We’ve got a few good High 5’s coming up over the next few shows. This weeks one will start the ball rolling. HIGH 5 : How to survive the snip gracefully
This Weeks Websites
Lanzarote, Brazil, St Croix, Floria, IMSA money, www.ironman.com, www.tritopics.com, www.true-motion.com, Colostrum article, Andy Potts in NY Times, Getting Things Done (Bevan’s book review) article.