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TalkFEED — Before we get going I just wanted to wish you a very happy New Year. We really hope that 2014 is an amazing year for you. We kick the year off with an interview we did with one of the best triathletes South Africa has ever produced. On Episode 22 of Tri Talk SA:Brad talks about Tri Talk SA’s Ironman 70.3’s Webinar that, if you are doing your first half Ironman triathlon, you do not want to miss. To find out more and to register, click here.Kate Roberts shares some of her life with us and talks about life at the sharp end of triathlon. Kate tells Brad about some of the big changes she has made for 2014, including changing coaches and moving her training base back into South Africa. Kate also shares 3 tips on how to get better as a triathlete. If you are a newbie wanting to get better, an age grouper wanting to podium or if you are thinking of turning pro then you need to hear these three tips.Don’t forget too that you can get your free Tri Talk SA checklist here to make sure you forget nothing

TalkFEED — There are only a few days to go until Ironman Western Australia. This week on Tri Talk SA we chat to one of the athletes taking part and we also caught up with a recent Tri Talker of the week. On Episode 21 we:Head to Australia to catch up with a guest we’ve had on before on episode 3 but this time we are chatting to Pieter du Preez just days ahead him aiming to become the first quadriplegic to complete an Ironman. Supa Piet became the first quad to complete a half ironman when he complete Ironman 70.3 in Busselton earlier this year and he is now in for the big daddy, Ironman Western Australia. You can track Pieter on Saturday night/Sunday morning South African time on Ironman Live using his race number  1590Speak to yet another ordinary everyday Triathlon hero, Ryan Habib, who is slugging it out week after week trying to be the best he can be while providing for his wife and son. Ryan also wrote a pretty cool article after the recent Midlands Ultra Triathlon.Don’t forget too that you can get

TalkFEED — We have two really big announcements on this week’s episode of Tri Talk SA with some inspiration thrown into the mix for good measure. On Episode 20:We chat about the announcement that the ITU World Series will be coming to Cape Town in 2014. The announcement has just been made and Brad spoke with Iain Banner, who was one of the individuals who were instrumental in getting the event  to come to Cape Town.First Ascent have also announced that they are to introduce a brand new range of Tri Suits into the South African market for the first time. Brad caught up with the First Ascent’s brand manager Stacey Rehbock to find out more about the gear that will be in stores from 2 December. To find out more head to their website, follow them on Twitter or like them on Facebook.We get a serious dose of inspiration from Gaelyn Cokayne who shares her story with about how she went from being seriously overweight to training for her first Ironman 70.3 triathlon. As discussed on the show, you can check out A

TalkFEED — This week on Tri Talk SA we talk about two recent announcements that Ironman South Africa have made over the last week. We also look at a training camp that could take your performance to a new level. On episode 19 we chat to:The race director of Ironman South Africa, Paul Wolff, about the recent changes made to the route for the 2014 edition of Ironman South Africa. There is also another very cool announcement that was made today that Paul tells Brad about but you are going to have to listen to the show to find out more.Gerhard De Bruin about his recent performance at 11 Global Sun City. Brad also chatted to Gerhard about his very popular training camps which he hosts in the Eastern Free State.Download your FREE triathlon checklist to make sure you don’t forget anything when heading to your next race.If you would like to subscribe to our weekly podcast on iTunes you can click here or on the RSS feed by clicking here. You can also be in touch via email or following us on Twitter or Like Tri T

TalkFEED — We spent the last weekend up at Sun City for the 11 Global that took place at the resort over the weekend and what an amazing weekend it was. We have a jam packed show for you this weekend and on Tri Talk SA this week: Jaryd Browne raced his last race as a junior and we caught up with him after his win in the Sprint race on Saturday.We spoke to Wikus Weber after he was the first elite athlete home in the Sprint. Wikus went on to win the Standard distance race on Sunday too and in doing so claimed the Eleven Squared title for the fastest combined time over the weekend.Sam Harrington was the first lady home on Sunday and we chatted to her about her recent marriage as well as her great win on Sunday.Miguel Viera, the first Angolan to finish an Ironman, spoke to us about his race on Sunday and what he has planned for the upcoming season.The inspiring Frans Lotter completed the standard distance race on Sunday having just completed a course of chemotherapy following being diagnosed with cancer les

TalkFEED — Andrea Steyn winning the Ironman 5150 Ekurhuleni (Photo by Zoon Cronje)It was another successful weekend of racing this past weekend at the Ironman 5150 Ekurhuleni African Championships. On episode 17 of Tri Talk SA this week we:Chat to both the men’s and ladies winner, Henri Schoeman and Andrea Steyn, following their very successful weekend in Germiston. This is where you can see the Ironman 5150 Ekurhuleni race results.Speak to Gaby Rosario who completed her first triathlon on Sunday and has an amazing story to share. Gaby has an extremely rare disease and has overcome some big obstacles to get to the finish line. If you are looking for some triathlon inspiration this is one interview you do not want to miss.Touch base with Paul Kaye to wrap up the weekend in Germiston and we also take a look at Paul’s business ‘Focus on the Finish line’.Download your FREE triathlon checklist to make sure you don’t forget anything when heading to your next race.If you would like to subscribe to our weekly p

TalkFEED — It has been a week and a bit since Ironman World Championships in Kona Hawaii and this week we were able to catch up with one of the top performers on the day. On episode 16 of Tri Talk SA Brad:Chats to Kyle Buckingham about his amazing 16th overall in Kona. Not only did Kyle beat most of the pro field but he was the first age grouper home and smashed the age group world record at the same time. Kyle spoke to Brad about being coached by Raynard Tissink, as well as what his race schedule will look like in 2014, now that he is turning pro.Caught up with Morne Botha about this past weekend’s Slanghoek Triathlon in the Western Cape.  Morne has come full circle in the last year having ruptured his achilles tendon the day after last year’s race. Having to undergo surgery and an extensive rehab programme, Morne has worked his way back into the sport by practically starting from scratch. The pair chat about what physiotherapist Chris Allen, from the Velocity Sports Lab, has done for Morne and they al

TalkFEED — James Cunnama & Jodie Swallow after Kona 2013 (Courtesy of Nic Lamond at http://www.nictwohands.wordpress.com)What an amazing weekend it was in Kona this past weekend. From a South African perspective it was probably the most successful race we have had as a nation. This week on Tri Talk SA we:Caught up with James Cunnama, who finished fourth on Sunday in a top elite men’s field. James spoke to us about his race, how he had vowed to not come back to Kona until he was ready and also about what is next on his agenda. James also told us a little bit about his girlfriend Jodie Swallow’s race.Spoke to ISM South Africa’s Marc Price. The most used saddle at this weekend’s Ironman World Championships was the ISM saddle and we asked Marc why. We also spoke about what makes ISM saddles unique and the importance of getting a correct set up when purchasing an ISM saddle. As discussed on the show to find a dealer near you or to find out more about the ISM saddle range you can contact ISM SA via email.

TalkFEED — We have a bumper edition of Tri Talk SA for you this week. The Ironman World Championships take place in Kona, Hawaii and we chat extensively about it on this week’s show. Episode 14 of Tri Talk SA sees us visit 3 different continents as well as the big island, in this week’s show:Dan Hugo joins us from Kona as he prepares for the Xterra World Championships in Maui at the end of October. Dan talks to us about living and training in Boulder, Colorado as well as his past season and his hopes for the future. You can follow Dan on Twitter or visit his website here.Kris Fesel, who we chatted to extensively last week, touched base with us to give us a small taste of what it is like to be on the big island. Be sure to have a look at some of the photo’s he’s taken on his first couple of days in Kona. Follow Kris on Twitter here.Ironman race announcer Paul Kaye joins us from Europe to preview this weekend’s race and tells us who the South African’s are to look out for in the field. You can follow Paul

TalkFEED — This week on Tri Talk SA we have a really cool prize to give away and chat to three awesome guests:Colleen Jacka from the Prime Jailbreak Triathlon joins us to tell us about the race and that entries have now opened. Colleen has also given us an entry to give away. So all you need to do is listen to this week’s show, answer the easy question and submit your answer here.Kristian Fesel (Who we spoke to in Episode 1 of Tri Talk SA) is Kona bound. The hard work has been done and he is now making final preparations to board the plane to the big island. Brad and Kris spoke about training through winter as well as what a difference training with a coach has made. You can follow Kris on Twitter and on race day with the number 1247 Raoul de Jongh joined us briefly to tell us what he still has up his sleeve from a tri point of view. If you want to hear the whole interview with Raoul go here.If you would like to subscribe to our weekly podcast on iTunes you can click here or on the RSS feed by clicking

TalkFEED — It has been a REALLY busy week at Talk SA HQ this week. We’ve made a few major changes behind the scenes and one really big one on the website. We have migrated across to Sound Cloud. If you download the podcast through iTunes this change won’t affect you at all, but if you listen to and download the podcast through our website we hope you like the change. We chat about it a bit more on this week’s show. On Episode 12 we also:Chat to South African triathlete Gillian Sanders, who competed at the ITU Grand Final in London last weekend.Caught up with Rudolf Naude following his return for racing in the under 23’s in London.Have an inspiring chat with Que Lebatha who is on track to race her first full Ironman in April next year in Port ElizabethTouch base briefly with Reinhardt Tissink to chat triathlon and a few other things including running the Comrades Marathon in 2014.If you would like to subscribe to our weekly podcast on iTunes you can click here or on the RSS feed by clicking here. You can

TalkFEED — This week on Tri Talk SA we wanted to share a couple of really inspiring stories to help get you fired up and motivated for the season. On episode 11 Brad:Got to spend some time with Hein Wagner, who is often referred to as a blind man with exceptional vision. Hein’s story is a phenomenal one. Born blind Hein, has completed a full ironman and numerous halves as well as the ABSA Cape Epic. His story will inspire you. You can visit Hein online here, follow him on Twitter here or like him on Facebook here.Spoke with Chantel Rall, who is on her Ironman journey and is a cancer survivor. Chantel was diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2012 has undergone treatment, is in remission and is now training to complete Ironman South Africa in 2014. You can visit Chantel’s blog here or follow her on Twitter here.If you would like to subscribe to our weekly podcast on iTunes you can click here or on the RSS feed by clicking here. You can also be in touch via email or following us on Twitter or Like Tri Talk SA

TalkFEED — We are into double figures! Episode 10 of Tri Talk SA, thank you for all the support and help in growing this podcast into what it is. This week on Tri Talk SA, Brad chats to:Catherine Grenfell, who is part of the Fresh Drive on 5fm. Cath took part in the Ironman 70.3 as part of a team in January and is now looking at doing the whole thing herself. Cath is also a wife and a mom and I chat to her about juggling work and family life as well as getting time to train. You can follow Catherine on Twitter here.Robin Hide from Modern Athlete joins us this week to talk about what is in the September edition as far as triathlon goes.Andrea Steyn, following her record breaking win at the Ironman 5150 in Bela Bela. Andrea also told me about her hopes and plans for the future. You can follow Andrea on Twitter here.I also announce the two winners of our Midlands Ultra Triathlon competition that we have been running over the last 8 weeks.If you would like to subscribe to our weekly podcast on iTunes you ca

TalkFEED — This week on Tri Talk SA we are doing things slightly differently, for the first time in the history of Tri Talk SA, we only feature one guest on the show this week. We are really stoked to have the 2010 Ironman 70.3 World Champion and the 2013 Ironman Sweden winner Jodie Swallow on episode 9 this week and because we only chatted to one guest we managed to get into a lot more depth.We really hope you enjoyed the interview and the information that came out of it. Jodie shared with us how she got into triathlon from a very competitive swimming and athletics background, she also spoke candidly about the eating disorder she has had to overcome and her hopes and aspirations for the future. She also spoke about her three recent races including her first place finish at this weekend’s Ironman Sweden.As discussed in the show, you can visit Jodie’s website here, follow her on Twitter here or become part of her Facebook community here.If you would like to subscribe to our weekly podcast on iTunes you c

TalkFEED — This week’s Tri Talk SA is a real mixed bag! We have an out an out newbie who’s just getting going in the sport, a South African that is keeping us abreast with what is going on abroad and a swim coach extraordinaire. This week on Tri Talk SA, Brad chats to:Mike Sharman, who has been known to do some crazy things in his life and has now signed up to do Ironman 70.3 in East London in January. As discussed on the show Mike’s website is www.retroviral.co.za and he is on Twitter at @mikesharmanPaul Kaye, who is STILL (Lucky fish) on the European Ironman circuit. They spoke about what has been happening as well as this past weekends’ Ironman 70.3 European Championships. You can follow Paul on Twitter here.Natalie Tissink who is rated as one of the top triathlon swim coaches in the country. Natalie spoke us through how to get over the fear of open water swimming and improve your overall triathlon experience by improving your swim. You can get hold of Natalie through www.raynardtissink.com or www.ve

TalkFEED — Into the seventh episode of Tri Talk SA and once again we have two amazing guests for you. This week on the show Brad caught up with:Double Olympian Kate Roberts, who is currently in France preparing for the upcoming ITU World Series events in Stockholm and London. They spoke about Kate’s hopes and ambitions for the future as well as her recent results. Kate also gave us a look into “a day in the life of Kate Roberts” as far as her training schedule goes. You can follow Kate on Twitter here.Steve Attwell from ATC Multi Sport and the head coach and founder of Embark Tri. They touched on what it takes to get into the sport of triathlon and also on what it takes to build a really solid coaching group. You can follow Embark on Twitter here, find them on Facebook here or visit their website here. ATC Triathlon Club are also on Twitter here, Facebook here and this is their website.There is also a chance to win an entry into the Midlands Ultra Triathlon this week. Just tell us where Kate Roberts fin

TalkFEED — Episode 6 of Tri Talk SA this week sees Brad chat to:James Cunnama about his recent form, his second place finish at Challenge Roth and his hopes for the rest of the season. Brad also asked him questions that were submitted by a lot of our listeners on our Twitter and Facebook profiles as well as his relationship with Jodie Swallow. You can follow James on Twitter here.Robin Hide from Modern Athlete gave us a brief look at what is coming up in the August edition of their mag.Grant Kunneke about a new race on the South African Triathlon circuit, namely the Tri-Rock Durban. You can get more info on the race and enter on their website here.There is once again another chance for you to win an entry into the Midlands Ultra Triathlon, listen to the show and submit the answer to the question asked on the show here.If you would like to subscribe to our weekly podcast on iTunes you can click here or on the RSS feed by clicking here. You can also be in touch via email or following us on Twitter or Like

TalkFEED — This week Tri Talk SA is all about inspiration. We chat to an up and coming South African that has literally exploded onto the world triathlon scene, an American who is truly inspiring with what he is doing and an ordinary, everyday South African that took a bet and changed his life thanks to triathlon. On Episode 5 of Tri Talk SA Brad:Spoke to Henri Schoeman following his 11th place at the ITU race in Hamburg this past weekend. He has also broken in the top 10 of the ITU world rankings following a few great results this season. You can follow Henri on Twitter here and if you can help with sponsorship please pop me a mail and I will gladly pass it on to Henri.Caught up with Fireman Rob. His journey is truly inspiring. I have added a video below to show you what he does and if you would like to follow him on Twitter you can find him here.Chatter to Gordon Graham from Algoa FM about how triathlon has changed his life. You can follow Gordon on Twitter here.If you would like to win an entry into

TalkFEED — In Tri Talk SA this week Brad managed to catch up with South African Triathlon Olympian Richard Murray while he is on the European ITU circuit. They chatted about the insane Kitsbuhel and this weekend’s Hamburg race. Richard also gave some awesome tips on how to make the step up as an age grouper and had some wise words for beginner triathletes. You can follow Richard on Twitter here.Brad also caught up with Tracy Markham, who in a very short space of time has achieved amazing things including representing South Africa in her first year of triathlon at the 70.3 World Championships in Las Vegas. Tracy is also on Twitter or check out her website.The race director for the Bela Bela 5150 and Ekurhuleni 5150 Africa Champs, Werner Smit, spoke to Brad about what you can look forward to at both races. You can get all the info on both races on the 5150 website.There is also another chance to get into the draw to win an entry for the Midlands Ultra Triathlon, listen to the show and enter here.If you wo

TalkFEED — There are some truly inspiring triathletes on the planet today, and I spoke to one this week on Tri Talk SA that has left an amazing impression on me. I’m hoping my interview with Pieter du Preez will do the same for you. Even if you are not into triathlon, or even sport you just have to listen to the this interview. It will leave you fired up to become better at whatever it is you do. On the show this week:I caught up with Kim Woolrich about a workshop that the Sports Science Institute of South Africa is holding for beginner Triathletes. You can see the event flyer at the bottom of this post.Pieter du Preez, the first quadriplegic to complete an Ironman 70.3 spoke about his journey. Words can’t describe what an inspiration Pieter is, you HAVE to listen to it for yourself. You can follow his journey on Twitter by following @supapiet. I have also posted a couple of videos below. Just watch them!Physiotherapist Richard Feher spoke to me about some common injuries triathletes experience and how