Mon, 31 March 2008
Episode 103 Ironman Talk
www.ironmantalk.com This Weeks News California 70.3 results. IM Australia’s this weekend. Non WTC races selling out. 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 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. Product Review Center Productivity trainer and consultant David Allen offers a crash course in basic time management and personal organization. Allen's message is concise: Organize yourself to free your mind for greater pursuits. And this simple production makes that daunting task seem possible. It's a quick glimpse at setting goals, clearing clutter, and staying focused. To get this book click on our store page and get it on Amazon. It’s really a good book that will change the way you use your mind. Here’s our store page: Store Page 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! Iron Rusts, Ironmen Don’t, Train Hard, Train Smart: Kia Kaha |