Episode 77 Ironman Talkwww.ironmantalk.com This weeks news  Results: The Grand Columbian, GreatIllini, Espirit and the Big Man.  The Red Man, Lake Barkley, Odyssey.  Lots of athletes get their Olympic spots.        This weeks discussionIt a chance for your partner to have their say. This week we want Iron-partners tips to keep the relationship in tact in the build up to the big day? If you want to add a comment click here: add comment then open the discussion.    Age grouper of the week Sarah Hawkins sent through this weeks age grouper, here’s who email: We moved house to Dorset approx 8 miles from the venue of Ironman UK two weeks before so his ironman training including unpacking furniture! The day before the event he fell off his bike and bruised his hip and took a few layers of skin off his shoulder and elbow .... looked very sore.  But his bike was OK!!!! Ed soldiered on and in true PIRATE spirit he peeled on his wetsuit and faced the Ironman!  This was only his fourth ever triathlon race after a sprint, an olympic and a half ironman distance... here it was his first attempt at Ironman (he wants a tattoo badly!) He finished in 11 hours and 6 minutes and smiled the whole way round and stayed upright on his bike!  He crossed the finish line with our dog Jack who supported him all the way round and joined in the cheering at the finish line with a few woofs!!  I was very proud of his 190th position out of approx 1600 competitors WOW not bad for a first one eh????!!!!  So here I give you ED HAWKINS of the UK.......Age grouper of the week (Pleeeeeease!!) Respect guys .... your podcasts have kept him going on those long sessionsMrs Sarah Hawkins - Ironwife!Product Review CentreTriathlon: Through the Eyes of the Elite tells the dramatic and compelling stories that revolve around the young sport of Triathlon. From an in-depth and truly unique perspective, we share both the historical documentation and evolution of the sport as well as the lifestyle, perseverance and passion of the professional triathlete. Our film is essentially a "behind the scenes" look at the sport of Triathlon with the Olympics serving as the dramatic backdrop.www.weshobsonperformance.com  Coach’s CornerWe had an interview with Haydn Woolley last year. It was one of the  most popular interviews we have ever had. So this week we got him on the show again. He covers Distance Per Stroke. Another great interview, thanks Haydn. Go to www.futuredreams.co.nz to see some of Haydn’s wicked swimming products.  Questions and Answers    Your feedback on IM races that have disappeared.     How to best prepare for 2 IM races in 6 weeks.     Things to do when you can’t train.  This weeks websitesRace Results: Grand Columbian, Great Illini Triathlon, Espirit triathlon, BigMan. Coming up: RedMan, Lake Barkley, Odyssey, Bennett 300k, www.futuredreams.co.nz  Email to send to FriendsBecause we want would love it if you could send this write up to one on your Tri buddies. Just copy and paste and send away. Thanks for supporting Ironman Talk.   Here it is:I listen to this weekly podcast called Ironman Talk. They’ve encouraged me to send you this email because I enjoy the show. Ironman Talk is a weekly audio show that provides a lot of great Ironman training information, interviews with the worlds best triathletes and up to date race information. Plus the show is heaps of fun to listen to, you’ll be addicted!Check it out. Go to www.ironmantalk.com and click on ‘listen now’. Be ready for you Ironman world to change! Iron Rust, Ironmen Don’t, Train Hard, Train Smart: Kia Kaha