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In this episode of Legends of Triathlon, we sit down with two-time ITU World Series Helen Jenkins - one of the defining athletes of her era. A fierce competitor and Olympian, Helen reached the very top of the sport with world titles in 2008 and 2011, earning a reputation for toughness, consistency, and race intelligence. Since retiring, she's become one of triathlon's most respected commentators, bringing elite-level insight to broadcasts around the world. We talk about her journey to world champion, racing at the Olympics, the evolution of women's triathlon, and her transition from athlete to voice of the sport. A true legend, on the course and behind the mic. You can follow Helen by clicking here.

In this episode of Legends of Triathlon, we sit down with one of the sport's most distinctive champions - Faris Al-Sultan, the 2005 IRONMAN World Champion. Known for his trademark beard, his fierce competitiveness, and his no-nonsense approach to racing, Faris carved out a career defined by grit, authenticity, and passion for the sport. From his early days as a young athlete in Germany to conquering Kona in the heat of Hawaii, Faris reflects on the highs, lows, and defining moments of his journey. We talk about what it took to win on triathlon's biggest stage, his years as a consistent world-class performer, and how he transitioned into coaching and shaping the next generation of athletes. This is a deep dive into the mind of one of triathlon's true originals - a man who did things his way and left an indelible mark on the sport. You can follow Faris by clicking here.

In this episode of Legends of Triathlon, we sit down with one of New Zealand's greatest endurance athletes, Cameron Brown. Known for his incredible longevity at the top of the sport, Cameron carved out a career that spanned decades, inspiring generations of triathletes with his consistency, toughness, and passion for racing. From his early days breaking through on the international scene to becoming a multiple-time Ironman New Zealand champion, Cameron built a legacy few can match. He not only competed with the best in the world but continued to perform at the highest level well into his 40s, something almost unheard of in the sport. We talk about his career highlights, the mindset that allowed him to stay competitive for so long, and the lessons he's learned from a lifetime in triathlon. Whether you're a seasoned triathlete or new to the sport, Cameron's story is one of resilience, dedication, and pure love for racing. You can follow Cam by clicking here.

In this episode we have legendary Australian athlete Mirinda Carfrae. Support the show: Click on this link to become a patron. 

In our latest episode, we share some of our favorite stories, proud moments, and heartfelt feedback from you, our amazing listeners. Big News! We're excited to announce that Legends of Triathlon will continue! This means more inspiring content, more legendary interviews, and a way for us to keep all of our old triathlon content freely available to the world. To help make this possible, we're inviting you to become a Patron of the show. We've created three simple support levels: Fair Suck of the Sav – $20/year Kia Kaha – $40/year Dojo Dominator – $80/year (includes an exclusive IMTalk Beanie!) To become a patron click on this link: https://www.imtalk.me/become-a-patron Your support means the world to us and helps keep the triathlon spirit alive!

This week we sadly announce that we are ending IMTalk next week. We also share some of the history of the show.

This week John breaks how to do a swimming technique overhaul within your training year.  Plus, we've got all the latest News, our Discussion of the Week, Pro of the Week, and Q&A's.

This week John breaks down how to do a FTP test in a group training environment. Plus, we've got all the latest News, our Discussion of the Week, Pro of the Week, and Q&A's.

This week we have an interview with Paul Newsome from Swim Smooth. Plus, we've got all the latest News, our Discussion of the Week, and Q&A's.

This week John does a Coach's Corner to break down why drills are essential and how to make them truly effective. Plus, we've got all the latest News, our Discussion of the Week, Pro's of the Week, and Q&A's.

This week Bevan shares insights from his new product and his approach to building sustainable, long-term nutrition habits. Plus, we've got all the latest News, our Discussion of the Week, Pro's of the Week, and Q&A's.

This week we interview pro athlete Jack Moody.  Plus, we've got all the latest News, our Discussion of the Week, Website of the Week, and Q&A's.

This week we interview pro athlete Deb Lynch.  Plus, we've got all the latest News, our Discussion of the Week, Age Grouper of the Week, and Q&A's.

This week we break down everything that happened at Ironman New Zealand.  Plus, we've got all the latest News, our Discussion of the Week, Age Grouper of the Week, Coaches Corner and Q&A's.

This week we have an interview with pro athlete Kacper Stepniak.  Plus, we've got all the latest news, our Discussion of the Week, and Q&A's.

This week we have an interview with pro athlete Nico Mann.   We also have News, Discussion of the Week, and Q&A's.

This week we break down how to plan your hydration for your races. Plus, we've got all the latest news, our Discussion of the Week, Pro's of the Week, and Q&A's. 

This week we break down the new race rules that have been announced from World Triathlon Plus, we've got all the latest news, our Discussion of the Week, High 5, Website of the Week and Q&A's.

This week Bevan breaks down the 5 biggest reasons people don't achieve their race goals.  Plus, we've got all the latest news, our Discussion of the Week, High 5, Coaches Corner and Q&As.

This week we look at the year ahead in triathlon.   We also have News, Discussion of the Week, Coaches Corner and Q&A's.

In the third of our holiday shows we have our Legends of Triathlon interview with Jackie Fairweather (Gallagher).

In the second of our holiday shows we have our Legends of Triathlon interview with Simon Lessing. You can follow Simon here.

In the first of our holiday shows we have our Legends of Triathlon interview with Brad Beven. You can follow Brad here.

This week we look back on the 2024 triathlon season.  Plus, we've got all the latest news, our Discussion of the Week, Age Group Interview and Q&A's.

This week we break down the 70.3 World Champs from last weekend.   Plus, we've got all the latest news, our Discussion of the Week, Age Group Interview and Q&A's.

This week we preview the 70.3 World Champs this weekend.  Plus, we've got all the latest news, our Discussion of the Week, Coaches Corner and Q&A's.

This week we interview ultra running coach Ruth Pickvance. Plus, we've got all the latest news, our Discussion of the Week, Age Groupers of the Week and Q&A's.

This week Bevan breaks down how to take great group training sessions as a coach. Plus, we've got all the latest news, our Discussion of the Week, Coaches Corner and Q&A's.

This week we focus on the T100 finale.  Plus, we've got all the latest news, our Discussion of the Week, Coaches Corner and Q&A's.

This week we focus on the T100 final in Dubai this weekend. Plus, we've got all the latest news, our Discussion of the Week, Age Groupers of the Week, NZ travel tips and Q&A's. 

This week, we've got two exciting interviews lined up! First, we chat with Pro Athlete Mike Phillips about his experience at the Kona race. Then, we hear from Huw Dolphin as he shares his age group journey on the Big Island. Plus, we've got all the latest news, our Discussion of the Week, and Q&A's. 

This week is all about the World Championships from Kona last weekend. We break down the race and have a couple age group interviews. We also have News, Discussion of the Week, and Q&A's.

This week we preview the Men's Ironman World Championships that are happening in Kona this weekend. We also have News, Discussion of the Week, and Q&A's.

This week we have an interview with pro athlete Nikki Bartlett. We also have News, Discussion of the Week, Coaches Corner, and Q&A's.

We are away this week so we thought we would replay the interviews we did with Kat Matthews and Sam Laidlow before they became the superstars they are now.

This week we cover the T100 race in Ibiza. We also have News, Discussion of the Week, Age Groupers of the Week, Website of the Week, and Q&As.

This week we cover the Women's Ironman World Champs in Nice. We also have News, Discussion of the Week, and Q&As. .

This week we have three interviews about the Women's World Champs this weekend. First, we have pro athletes Carrie Lester and Laura Siddall and then we talk to age grouper Jo Coombe to get the age group perspective. We also have News, Discussion of the Week, and Q&As.

This week Bevan breaks down a process he uses to bring the best out of himself in all areas of his life.   We also have News, Discussion of the Week, Pro's of the Week, and Q&As.

This week we interview Stephen Derrett, who went 7:54 at Ironman Copenhagen as an age grouper We also have News, Discussion of the Week, Pro's of the Week, and Q&As.

This week we interview Kuok Yuen Teh, who after 5 years in the sport achieve the sub 9 hour goal.   We also have News, Discussion of the Week, Website of the Week, and Q&As.

This week we have an interview with Andrew Roberts about Ironman Port Macquarie. We also have News, Discussion of the Week, Age Grouper of the Week, Website of the Week, and Q&As.

This week we have pro athlete Danielle Lewis on the show. We also have News, Discussion of the Week, and Q&As.

This week we break down all the triathlon races at the Olympics. We also have News, Discussion of the Week, High 5 and Q&As.

This week we have more Epic Camp France interviews and we catch up on all things triathlon.

This week we have Epic Camp France interviews and we catch up on all things triathlon.

John is currently in Europe preparing for Epic Camp Alpe d'Huez. This week we catch up with from across the globe to discuss all things triathlon.

This week we breakdown the triathlon races in Paris. We also have News, Discussion of the Week, Roth Super Special, and Q&A's.

This week we have an interview with Nick Rose. He takes us through racing Ironman Tallinn. We also have News, Discussion of the Week, Roth Super Special, and Q&A's.

This week we have an interview with Kate Bryce, a sports physio and pilates instructor. She breaks down how we can use pilates in our triathlon training.We also have News, Discussion of the Week, Coaches Corner, and Q&A's.