This week on Tri Talk SA we catch up with one of the most loyal servants of South African Triathlon. Following her second place finish at the Ironman 5150 African Championships in Ekurhuleni two weeks ago two time Olympian and Commonwealth Games silver medalist Kate Roberts announced that she was calling it a day on her professional career. We catch up with Kate Roberts this week to chat about her decision and what brought it on. We also chat about her triathlon career as well as life after triathlon. Brad quizzes Kate on what is next and whether or not she is going to be lost to the sport. Kate also shares with us some of her athletic goals on this week’s show which includes possibly running a Comrades Marathon and perhaps looking at the longer, endurance type triathlons. Read More · www.tritalksa.co.za

In 2010 David Taitz weighed in at 215kg. A mere four years later he has completed numerous triathlons including the recent Ironman 70.3 Miami. David’s story is truly inspiring and we are super excited to share it with you on this episode of Tri Talk SA. Find out how David got into the sport, some of the amazing things he has achieved in a relatively short time and also what he still hopes to accomplish in the sport. David also reveals how big a part Steve Atwell’s Embark played in his triathlon journey. Read More · www.tritalksa.co.za

Ironman Wales is one of the toughest Ironman triathlons on the circuit. Despite the tough course the weather tends to not play along either. This past weekend was no different.The racing was intense, as it always is in an Ironman, but in the end it was another South African who picked up the win. He finished 30th overall and second in his age group at the Ironman World Championships in Kona in 2013 and has now picked up his maiden win on the pro circuit following a 5th place on his pro debut at Ironman South Africa in 2014.Matt Trautman joins us on this week’s Tri Talk SA to talk about the race and the win and also to share his inspiring journey into triathlon. Coming from a sailing background Matt made the switch to the sport not that long ago and has really found his calling.We chat about what this win means to him, what his long term goals are and Matt also shares his favourite workout in the pool, on the bike and on the track. Read more · www.tritalksa.co.za

There was an awesome announcement made last week particularly for triathletes that are based in Gauteng. Races are few and far between and decent venues for races are even scarcer.This week on Tri Talk SA we chat to Grant Kuneke from Tri Rock South Africa about the brand new race that they have added to the South African triathlon calendar, Tri Rock Cradle of Humankind.It is a half Ironman distance tri that will take place in the heart of the World Heritage Site that is the Cradle of Human Kind. Consisting of a 1.9km swim, 90km cycle and a 21.1km run the first Tri Rock Cradle of Humankind takes place on 15 February 2015.Listen to this week’s show to find out some of the challenged Grant has had to overcome to get the race on the calendar, including having to build a road as well as what you can expect if you race the event next year.We also spoke about the upcoming 2014 Tri Rock Durban.If you want to find out more or to enter the race you can visit their website here. Read more · www.tritalksa.co.za

This week on Tri Talk SA we chat about a triathlon training group that has sprung into existence in East London and is growing from strength to strength! Algoa FM’s Gordon Graham has been around the sport of triathlon for a while now and has set about inspiring and motivating a growing crew of triathletes in the Eastern Cape city.East London is the South African home of Ironman 70.3 and it is now also home to SBR Coaching. We chat to Gordon this week about how it came about. Gordon shares with us why it is such a great idea to training in a group and the benefits he has obtained since the group started.Read More Read more · www.tritalksa.co.za

This week is a big week on the South African triathlon calendar. Ironman 5150 Bela Bela takes on Saturday and that pretty much signals the start of the South African triathlon season. I am looking forward to being up in Limpopo this weekend for the race and I look forward to welcoming you home. If you are going to be racing on Saturday, please come say hi. I love hearing from Tri Talk SA listeners and readers.On this edition of Tri Talk SA I catch up with a phenomenal age grouper. Not only is she a racing snake of note but she is also a wife and mom to three kids (including a set off 9 year old twins).This week we find out what makes Kelly van der Toorn tick. Read more · www.tritalksa.co.za

The South African triathlon team performed out of their socks at the 2014 Commonwealth Game in Glasgow. The team that consisted of Gillian Saunders, Kate Roberts, Richard Murray, Henri Schoeman and Wian Sullwald really delivered at the games.On this edition of Tri Talk SA we chat to South Africa’s national triathlon coach, Lindsey Parry, to dissect the team’s performance.Lindsey tells us about the men’s race, where Richard Murray finished third to claim the bronze, the ladies race and then the amazing team triathlon where South Africa finished second.Lindsey breaks down each of the race and tells us where he thinks our athletes did well and where they can improve.The coach also told us who he thinks was the ‘man (or woman) of the match’ during the team triathlon and in his opinion set up the second place finish.If you would like to subscribe to Tri Talk SA you can on iTunes here,  Stitcher here or on Soundcloud here. Don’t forget you can also  follow us on Twitter or Like us on Facebook. Read more · www.tritalksa.co.za

Another brand new week of Tri Talk SA and we catch up with another Horner. We’ve previously spoken to Claire Horner on the show, but it is now the turn of her hubby, Kent Horner.Kent was the runner up at last year’s Knysna Oyester Festival Big 5 and he is hoping to go one better in 2014. Brad touched base with Kent to see how his off season training is going and the pair also look beyond Knysna to what the rest of the triathlon season has in store for Kent. Read more · www.tritalksa.co.za

Wian Sullwald wins in ChengduIt was another superb weekend for South Africa’s Wian Sullwald. The 2012 ITU Junior World Champion followed up his 15th position at the inaugural World Triathlon Series event in Cape Town two weeks ago with a fantastic win at the 2014 Chengdu ITU World Cup on Saturday.We caught up with Wian, who is still in China preparing for the upcoming WTS Yokohama, following his victory. Wian spoke about the confidence he gained in that race in Cape Town despite his race unravelling with two and a half kilometres to go.Wian also spoke about how difficult he found it to make the step up from the junior level to the senior level and how 2013 was a really steep learning curve for him. Wian gives 3 fantastic tips to any youngster who may be thinking about turning professional and what they need to do to make the step up to the pro triathlon ranks.Brad asks Wian if he feels under pressure with the likes of Richard Murray and Henri Schoeman who already established on the world triathlon circuit. Wian also talks Brad through his plans for the rest of the season as well as his hopes and aspirations for the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow as well as the Rio Olympic Games in 2016.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 on ... Read more · www.tritalksa.co.za

It is the week of the World Triathlon Series in Cape Town and this week on Tri Talk SA we catch up with Francois Jacobs, who will be the first blind athlete to race at the WTS in the Mother City. We also chat to Francois about his disappointment at Ironman South Africa in 2014 and what he has next on the cards.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 on Facebook. Read more · www.tritalksa.co.za

Simone Brandli wins Ironman South Africa 2014 (Photo credit: Robbie Little – FinisherPix)This week on Tri Talk SA, the team has returned from Ironman South Africa in Port Elizabeth. It was an incredible weekend in Nelson Mandela Bay and on this week’s triathlon podcast we have an incredible array of stars for you:We chat to the 2014 Ironman South Africa ladies champion and runner up Simone Brandli and Lucy Gossage.We also speak to the three men on the podium from Sunday’s race. Faris Al-Sultan who finished third tells us about his thoughts on Ironman South Africa as well the way he thinks Ironman should expand internationally.South Africa’s Kyle Buckingham, who finished second in his maiden Ironman distance race as a pro tells us about what it was like to podium in his home race. Kyle also spoke of the lessons he has learnt after his first race as a pro which was Ironman 70.3 in Buffalo City in January.The 2014 Ironman South Africa Nils Frommhold also joins us this week to talk about his maiden win on African soil.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 on Facebook. Read more · www.tritalksa.co.za

It is Ironman South Africa 2014 Race week and with as always the focus this week always turns to what will the weather be like in Port Elizabeth on Sunday. This week on episode 31 of Tri Talk SA Brad Brown:Gets a detailed weather forecast from Simon Gear for the rest of the week in the Eastern Cape but more importantly what is the weather going to be doing on race day on Sunday.Also caught up with Dr Bhavik Ganda. Bhavik is a dentist by profession and a pretty decent age grouper triathlete having represented South Africa at international level. Brad quizzes the doc on how he manages to get the balance right between running a busy dental practise, getting the training in that needs to get done as well as keeping his family life in check. 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 on Facebook. Read more · www.tritalksa.co.za

This past weekend saw another successful South African Triathlon Championships in East London and on Tri Talk SA we chat to :The 2014 South African Triathlon Champion Richard Murray. The win is the first for Richard at senior level and he tells us about the win as well as where he thinks the level of triathlon is in South Africa is right now. Richard also looks ahead to the rest of the season which includes the African championships in Zimbabwe and the WTS Cape Town event in April.The coach of the South African Triathlon team Lindsey Parry about whether you should focus on your weakness or build on your strength when it comes to triathlon. Lindsey also tells us about his new podcast called Ask Coach Parry which you can access 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 on Facebook. Read more · www.tritalksa.co.za

This week our triathlon podcast comes to you once again from Tri Talk SA HQ in Johannesburg and we are back in our studio’s (for now). In episode 29 Brad caught up with:Stan Andrews, who is one of our up and coming para triathletes who has his eye firmly set on Rio 2016. Stan tells Brad about his journey into triathlon as well as some of the other things he has taken on in his life including summiting the highest peak in Africa, Mount Kilimanjaro. Stan has an amazing outlook on life and you will just love his positive attitude and spirit.Coaching Coordinator for Triathlon South Africa Neil MacPherson about how to become a triathlon coach here in South Africa. The pair spoke about the accreditation process and what it takes to become  level 1, level 2 or level 3 triathlon coach. Neil also tells Brad what you should look for in a coach when deciding to hire the services of someone assist you on your triathlon journey.Also as discussed on the show be sure to check out our Tri Talker of the week, Esther Patience, who’s story will definitely motivate you to become a better triathlete.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 on Facebook. Read more · www.tritalksa.co.za

We were lucky enough to be in Cape Town for the 11 Global Cape Town event that took place in Bloubergstrand last Sunday. This week on Tri Talk SA episode 28:Brad touched base with Jenny Nel, who was the first lady home in the Olympic distance race. Having moved from Scotland to South Africa just four years ago Jenny shared with us some of the secrets of how she has got so good, so fast in the sport of triathlon.Rocco Meiring joins us to give you 3 tips on how you can swim faster. Rocco coaches some of the best triathletes in South Africa including Wian Sullwald and Kate Roberts and gives three practical tips that will definitely get you swimming faster. 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 on Facebook. Read more · www.tritalksa.co.za

Tri Talk SA is still on the road and this week’s podcast is brought to you from the Mother City.This week Brad Touched base with:Tri Rock SA’s Grant Kuneke to chat about Tri Rock Durban 2014. Entries opened last week and we chat about some of the challenges of putting on a triathlon in Durban as well as some of the lessons learnt out of last year’s race. As mention on the podcast, if you want to win that Tri Rock Durban or Tri Rock Robin Island merchandise, listen to the show and complete the form below with your answer.Markus van Niekerk about the University of Pretoria’s Triathlon Club. If you’re in the market for a club in Northern Gauteng then Tuks Tri may be just what you are looking for.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 on Facebook. Read more · www.tritalksa.co.za

It is another episode of Tri Talk SA that sees us on the road again. This episode, recorded in our mobile studio in our hotel room in Margate, sees us chat to:Stacey Rehbock, who after failing twice at Ironman 70.3 in Buffalo City returned for what was her first finish in one of the toughest half Ironman’s in the world. Stacey tells us what she did differently this time around that helped her succeed and she also spoke about the how important it was for her to be part of Steve Attwells Embark Tri triathlon club.Ryan Landy, the organiser of the Eleven Global Sun City and Cape Town, joins us from Atlanta, Georgia ahead of next week’s race to tell us what you can expect on Sunday the 16th of February 2014. If you would like to find out more or to enter you can visit Eleven Global online.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 on Facebook. Read more · www.tritalksa.co.za

Post Ironman 70.3 Buffalo City week and some amazing stories are starting to emerge following the race. Tri Talk SA was there and we would like to say thanks to everyone who came and said hi or dished out a high five on the run. Last week we caught up with a few of the contenders for the title including eventual winners, James Cunnama and Jodie Swallow, this week we chat a few people who have cool 70.3 stories to share. On Tri Talk SA episode 25 this week:Bonita Suckling with JedBrad caught up with Megan Cunnama about her race and what an awesome day it turned out to be for the Cunnama’s. James won, Megan got a pb and their mom, Margie, completed her first Ironman 70.3 in 2014.Bonita Suckling shares her incredible journey to Ironman 70.3 and her race itself. Bonita lost her son Jed a few years ago and has used the sport of triathlon to not only rediscover her zest for life after his death but also as a vehicle to raise awareness and much needed cash for childhood cancer organisation Rainbows and Smiles. You can also connect with Bonita on Twitter or throw a few rand her way as she raises funds in the build-up to Ironman South Africa in April.Lusapho April, South African Olympian and recent third place finisher at the 2013 New York Marathon, tells us about his experience of running the half marathon as part of the team that finished second at ... Read more · www.tritalksa.co.za

It is race week for many people in the world of triathlon in South Africa this week including the host of Tri Talk SA, Brad Brown. This week on episode 24 Brad:Gets hints and tips from some of the most well know names in South African Triathlon including James Cunnama, Jodie Swallow,  Kyle Buckingham, Paul Kaye & Raynard Tissink. If you are feeling nervous and apprehensive our guests on this week’s show give some amazing advice and you don’t want to miss out on these gems. Be sure to check out our 70.3 Ironman South Africa Webinar for some more tips too.Caught up with Robin Hide from Modern Athlete to chat about what is in the January 2014 edition from a triathlon perspective. You can read this month’s magazine 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 on Facebook Read more · www.tritalksa.co.za

We are two weeks into the brand new year and just less than two weeks away from Ironman 70.3 in East London This week on Tri Talk SA we bring you some motivation. We’ve chatted to him a couple of times before on the show but he has achieved something incredible. In December he became the first quadriplegic to complete a full Ironman distance triathlon when he finished Ironman Western Australia.  I’m talking about Pieter du Preez, affectionately known as Supa Piet. Pieter is one incredible human being and when things aren’t quite going your way or if you’re struggling, think of Pieter and his journey to becoming an Ironman.I also mentioned out free 70.3 webinar that takes place on Thursday. If you want to register for it or find out more just click here. Read more · www.tritalksa.co.za

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 when going 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 Talk SA on Facebook Read more · www.tritalksa.co.za

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 your free Tri Talk SA checklist here to make sure you forget nothing when going 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 Talk SA on Facebook Read more · www.tritalksa.co.za

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 New Weigh on Facebook, follow Gaelyn on Twitter or read her blog.Don’t forget too that you can get your free Tri Talk SA checklist here to make sure you forget nothing when going 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 Talk ... Read more · www.tritalksa.co.za

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 Talk SA on Facebook Read more · www.tritalksa.co.za

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 less than a year ago.South African hockey legend Pietie Coetzee also took part in the 11Global this weekend. She raced in both the Sprint and Standard distance and claimed an overall podium spot in her first triathlon. We caught up with Pietie to chat about her amazing hockey career and how she got involved in the sport of triathlon. We also asked Pietie how ... Read more · www.tritalksa.co.za

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 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 on Facebook Read more · www.tritalksa.co.za

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 also spoke about the AlterG Anti-gravity treadmill that Morne used as part of his recovery.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 Talk SA on Facebook Read more · www.tritalksa.co.za

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.Also chatted to Kyle McConnach about the new XDirt National Sprint Triathlon Series that they are about to launch. We’ve spoken about it at length on Tri Talk SA that there is a desperate need for a national sprint series since BSG pulled their sponsorship and Kyle joins us to share the good news. The first race in the series gets underway at the Buffelspoort Dam in the ... Read more · www.tritalksa.co.za

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 on Twitter here.We catch up with Ryan Landy from 11Global about the upcoming race at Sun City. You can like 11 Global on Facebook or follow them on Twitter. Find out all the info you need to know about the race and you can enter here.South African age grouper Alec Riddle spoke to us on ... Read more · www.tritalksa.co.za

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 here. You can also be in touch via email or following us on Twitter or Like Tri Talk SA on Facebook Read more · www.tritalksa.co.za

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 also be in touch via email or following us on Twitter or Like Tri Talk SA on Facebook Read more · www.tritalksa.co.za

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 on Facebook Read more · www.tritalksa.co.za

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 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 on Facebook  Read more · www.tritalksa.co.za

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 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 on Facebook  Read more · www.tritalksa.co.za

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.velocitysportslab.co.za and you can also follow Natalie on Twitter here.We appreciate any help when it comes to spreading the word of Tri Talk SA, if you could click on any of the links below to help us spread the love we’d really appreciate it:CLICK HERE to Tweet this —-> All the best for your @IMSouthAfrica 70.3 journey @mikesharman! Loved your interview on @TriTalkSA http://www.tritalksa.co.za/8CLICK HERE to Tweet this —-> So much amazing ... Read more · www.tritalksa.co.za

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 finished in Hamburg 2 weeks ago (The answer is in this weeks show)? You can submit your answer 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 on Facebook Read more · www.tritalksa.co.za

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 Tri Talk SA on Facebook Read more · www.tritalksa.co.za

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 the Midlands Ultra Triathlon, all you need to do is tell us who the second guest on this week’s podcast is. You can submit your answer 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 ... Read more · www.tritalksa.co.za

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 would like to subscribe to our weekly podcast on iTunes you can click here or on the RSS feed by clicking here. Download the an mp3 of the show directly below [wpdm_file id=4]You can also be in touch via email or following us on Twitter or Like Tri Talk SA on Facebook Read more · www.tritalksa.co.za

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 to avoid them . We touched on blisters, Achilles tendon strains and ITB. You can get hold of Richard through his practise or follow him on Twitter.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.One of the most inspirational journey’s you’ll ever hear. @supapiet you are a #legend Read more · www.tritalksa.co.za

The second episode of Tri Talk SA sees Brad chat about sports stars from other sporting codes who have crossed over to triathlon, the European Ironman circuit and find out about one of the big races on the South African calendar. This week on Tri Talk SA:Brad spoke to former Proteas cricket star and Easterns Coach Andre Nel, who completed his first Ironman South Africa in April this year.Paul Kaye joins us from Munich in Germany to talk about the European Ironman circuit and which South Africans to look out for.Damien Bradley caught up with us this week about the Midlands Ultra Triathlon that is coming up on 1 December. He has also given Tri Talk SA two entries to give away to the race. If you would like to stand a chance to win one, listen to the podcast and submit your answer to the question here.The current ITU junior world champion Wian Sullwald joined us on the show following his 8th place in the ITU Sprint Triathlon Premium European Cup in Holten, the Netherlands at the weekend. If you missed Wian’s impressive performance at the ITU Junior World Championships in 2012, watch the video below.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 on Facebook Read more · www.tritalksa.co.za

This week on Tri Talk SA Brad Brown introduces the show as well as our search for a co-host. He also chats to:Kristian Fesel who won a spot in the Kona lottery and will be racing at the Ironman World Championships in Hawaii later this year. You can track his journey on Twitter by following Kris on Twitter.Claire Horner from My Training Day about her personal racing career as well as what they do from a training perspective with their athletes. She also gives some great tips for beginner triathletes.Gavin Grobbelaar from Multi Sport Basement about the importance of getting your bike set up correctly and what to look for in a good bike set up.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 on Facebook Read more · www.tritalksa.co.za