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IronmanTalk[1] is a podcast, hosted by two New Zealanders. The podcast first debuted on 9 April 2006. It is usually published weekly, occasionally with extra episodes recorded ex tempore during relevant training camps like the recent Epic Camp New Zealand 2008[2], and is about Ironman-distance triathlon .. through frequently digresses into related triathlon and multisport topics.

It is presented by "Coach" John Newsom and Bevan "Mullie" James Eyles who are a pair of 9hr Ironmen from Christchurch, New Zealand. They started small and have now recorded over 100 shows since 2006. The show is presented in a humorous and light-hearted manner, with much banter between the two anchors.

Each week the podcast rounds up Ironman action from around the world, with a slight but not inappropriate emphasis on New Zealand. Structure is usually the same:

  • News and Race Results
  • Discussion of the Week
  • High 5
  • Age Grouper of the Week
  • Website of the Week
  • Coach's Corner

Other less regular features include:

  • Product review centre
  • Questions and Answers

The show attracts interest and comment from listeners around the world. It features in blog posts and forums around the world, including:

  • TriTalk in the UK[3]
  • TFN Tri Club[4]
  • Going Sub9[5]
  • BeginnerTriathlete.com[6]
  • 3athlon.de in Germany[7]
  • Runners World in UK[8]

Since Episode 38, each episode now ends with the catchphrase "Iron Rusts, Ironmen Don't, Train Hard, Train Smart, Kia Kaha".[9]

They recently announced [10] that is that it is one of the 2 most-downloaded sports podcasts published in New Zealand. It also shows as the most-dowloaded triathlon podcast in the world on iTunes[11]

The show's popularity[12] relates to its balance between education and fun.

Contents

[edit] Hosts

John Newsom runs a triathlon coaching business[13]. He has represented New Zealand in triathlon and lived in Mulhouse, France for a bit.

Bevan James Eyles is a group fitness instructor at Les Mills[14] gym. He is also the current Epic Camp[15] King of the Mountains and sometime motivational speaker.

The hosts are holding their own training camp, Camp Kia Kaha[16], in the Pyrenees from 28 June to 2 July 2008. They are then racing against each other at the Quelle Challenge Roth[17] race on 13 July 2008.

[edit] Guests

The show is one of the most dowloaded triathlon podcasts in the world - with the result that many of the world's top (generally long-distance) triathletes have appeared on it:

including some New Zealand Ironman Ligends (sic.)

  • Cameron Brown
  • Jo Lawn[20]
  • Richard Ussher
  • Gina Ferguson

also Speights Coast To Coast Winner

[edit] References

  1. ^ Podcast
  2. ^ Epic Camp: New Zealand 2008
  3. ^ TriTalk.co.uk :: View topic - Ironman Talk
  4. ^ TFN Tri Club - Ironman Talk
  5. ^ GoingSub9: EPIC CAMP NZ 2008 : The calm before the storm
  6. ^ Beginnertriathlete.com Members Chat with Professional Triathlete Hillary Biscay
  7. ^ ironmantalk.com - 3athlon.de: Community und Forum für Triathlon und Multisport, Training und Wettkampf
  8. ^ Runner's World UK
  9. ^ Podcast
  10. ^ Episode 101
  11. ^ "Popularity" result returned from searching "triathlon padcast" on iTunes. Accessed 31/3/08
  12. ^ Beginnertriathlete.com Members Chat with Professional Triathlete Hillary Biscay
  13. ^ Coach John Newsom - Triathlon Ironman Multisport Coach (Triathlete Coaching Service)
  14. ^ Les Mills Gyms - Your Gym For Fitness - Weight Loss - Exercise
  15. ^ Epic Camp: Take It To The Next Level
  16. ^ http://www.pyreneesmultisport.com/triathlon%20(Ironman%20TALK%20CAMP).htm~~~~
  17. ^ Quelle :: Challenge Roth
  18. ^ TriCape.com » IronmanTalk.com
  19. ^ Andy Potts Home
  20. ^ http://bodysmart.co.nz/endurancesite/blog/2007/02/
  21. ^ Welcome to Ems Power Cookies!

21 http://http://ironmantalk.libsyn.com/rss 22 www.ironmantalk.com/Ironman.html

[edit] External links