The boyz have on the first ever official guest, multiple Ironman winner and legend in the sport. 

Topics covered ...

MG and Macca welcome to the show our first international guest Jurgen Zack 8 Ironman distance wins to his name.   Jurgen was a big part of the German dominance at this distance.

Jurgen talked about his voyage into triathlon and IM – starting as a track runner when an injury got him cycling.  Then he found triathlon, taught himself to swim and started racing.

Initially he said he would NEVER race at Hawaii – it looked crazy. 

He raced his first Hawaii in 1989 – a virtual unknown – and came 7th.  He quickly came to realize he loved the atmosphere of Hawaii and would be back.

In 1997 Jurgen finished Roth in 7.51 only to be passed with one mile to go!

Jurgen Zack is not done yet – does he have unfinished business in Hawaii – will the Zack Attack be back?

Macca talked about his role as Caroline ‘Xena’ Steffen’s coach and also the disappointment of the Last Dance with Lance being postponed.

Macca, MG and Jurgen talked about the athletes coming across to long course – the likes of Gomez, Frodeno and the Brownlees – the Wind of Change is here and it’s going to be fascinating!

Also in the show – training camps for 2014 announced, Macca’s pick for the 70.3 Worlds and a wrap up of the Geelong 70.3 last week as well as a lot of fun and humour.

Tags #Jurgen Zack #Jan Frodeno #Emma Snowsill #Dave Scott #Mark Allen #Julie Moss #Dirk Aschmoneit #IM Kona #Wolfgang Dietrich #Challenge Roth #Dr Nicholas Romanov #Peter Reid #Thanyapura #Lance Armstrong #Livestrong #Challenge Philippines #Bevan Docherty #Javier Gomez #Brownlees #IMPanama 70.3 #Emma Moffat #Caroline Steffen #Brett Sutton #Brad Kahlefeldt #Tim Reed #Crowie #IMGeelong 70.3

Summary ...

Questions From The Team

Charles Breen - How to effectively balance training fatigue with the slow burning stresses of an office job

J.Granger - Back in the day you had the "big four" They each had their own character and enigma. So what would be the modern day big four and what do they add to our great sport?

THE PROS Macca as we know is not racing due to glandular fever. MG and Macca sit down and talk all things Kona – who are their picks? How will the race pan out at the big dance?

Both agree Pete Jacobs is looking in great form having decimated the field in Sunshine Coast 70.3 including swimming with and over Clayton Fettell. A lot will depend on the bike. The benefit of riding in the front pack on the bike has been calculated by Aaron Hersh as 4.30mins Can the 2.40 marathon be beaten – maybe Pete Jacobs or Crowie both capable. The guys talked about how Pete Jacobs will cope in a less than perfect race and will Crowie miss his old nemesis, Macca?

THE GIRLS Excited – two years since Chrissie Wellington retired. Leanda Cave won last year and is everything CW was. Now it’s time to stand up to win. Rachel Joyce – hard to beat – hasn’t raced a lot this year Caroline Steffen – amazing form – fell apart last year scared to win Yvonne Van Vlerken – also up there for third Mirinda Carfrae – for third The talk on the island is always about the weather and of course it will be hot and windy! Prepare for the worst ride 808’s.

MG and Macca discuss how so many people are out training in the heat – it’s in the bank, don’t bother.

Macca will be attending the TGINR party hosted by Bob Babbitt. MG – talked about the race management at Kona – no support provided for the pro’s – or not enough. What difference would it make? The sport hasn’t evolved enough. Rules need to progress.

HOW SHOULD THE AGE GROUPER APPROACH THE RACE?

Heart rate can be deceiving due to the heat. You need a plan particularly a marathon plan. Run lower tyre pressure. Get it into your head – it’s going to be uncomfortable. EMBRACE THE SUCK Drink water not the Gatorade on the course – salt tabs for electrolytes. Gatorade makes you thirsty. 1L per hour. Be flexible in your nutrition during the race. Roll with the punches during the run. Great book – Waterlogged by Tim Noakes

MG and Macca talked about Thanyapura in Thailand and what a great training facility especially for Kona prep.

QUESTION TIME

• When will Challenge run a World Championship?

• St George Bank Series - how to run it – build a festival and they will come

• How to keep weight on during training?

• One piece of advice for your A race?

Interesting fact – 1 in 5 do not qualify for Kona – such as celebrities…

Twitter tags: @petejjacobs, @timdeboom, @CrowieAlexander, @claytonfettell, @Andy_Potts, @raelertbrothers, @BinkMarino, @TriathleteTech, @MarkAllenOnline, @DaveScott6x, @zcoaching, @reid6peter, @normans, @SebastianKienle, @lukemckenzie, @rappstar, @JimmyRiccitello, @bevanjdocherty, @enekollanos, @Terenzo1, @Faris_Al_Sultan, @TOinTri, @Bob_Babbitt, @chrissiesmiles, @leandacave, @RJoyce09, @Mirindacarfrae, @Caroline_Xena, @yvonnevlerken, @steve_mona, @dirkbockel, @ronnieschildknecht, @bartaernouts, @rebekahkeat, @jodieswallow, @VesterbyTri, @marybethellis, @IronmanTri, @LucVanLierde, @ProfTimNoakes, @David_Dellow, @GordonRamsay, @onedirection

THE PROS Macca as we know is not racing due to glandular fever. MG and Macca sit down and talk all things Kona – who are their picks? How will the race pan out at the big dance?

Both agree Pete Jacobs is looking in great form having decimated the field in Sunshine Coast 70.3 including swimming with and over Clayton Fettell. A lot will depend on the bike. The benefit of riding in the front pack on the bike has been calculated by Aaron Hersh as 4.30mins Can the 2.40 marathon be beaten – maybe Pete Jacobs or Crowie both capable. The guys talked about how Pete Jacobs will cope in a less than perfect race and will Crowie miss his old nemesis, Macca?

THE GIRLS Excited – two years since Chrissie Wellington retired. Leanda Cave won last year and is everything CW was. Now it’s time to stand up to win. Rachel Joyce – hard to beat – hasn’t raced a lot this year Caroline Steffen – amazing form – fell apart last year scared to win Yvonne Van Vlerken – also up there for third Mirinda Carfrae – for third The talk on the island is always about the weather and of course it will be hot and windy! Prepare for the worst ride 808’s.

MG and Macca discuss how so many people are out training in the heat – it’s in the bank, don’t bother.

Macca will be attending the TGINR party hosted by Bob Babbitt. MG – talked about the race management at Kona – no support provided for the pro’s – or not enough. What difference would it make? The sport hasn’t evolved enough. Rules need to progress.

HOW SHOULD THE AGE GROUPER APPROACH THE RACE?

Heart rate can be deceiving due to the heat. You need a plan particularly a marathon plan. Run lower tyre pressure. Get it into your head – it’s going to be uncomfortable. EMBRACE THE SUCK Drink water not the Gatorade on the course – salt tabs for electrolytes. Gatorade makes you thirsty. 1L per hour. Be flexible in your nutrition during the race. Roll with the punches during the run. Great book – Waterlogged by Tim Noakes

MG and Macca talked about Thanyapura in Thailand and what a great training facility especially for Kona prep.

QUESTION TIME

• When will Challenge run a World Championship?

• St George Bank Series - how to run it – build a festival and they will come

• How to keep weight on during training?

• One piece of advice for your A race?

Interesting fact – 1 in 5 do not qualify for Kona – such as celebrities…

Twitter tags: @petejjacobs, @timdeboom, @CrowieAlexander, @claytonfettell, @Andy_Potts, @raelertbrothers, @BinkMarino, @TriathleteTech, @MarkAllenOnline, @DaveScott6x, @zcoaching, @reid6peter, @normans, @SebastianKienle, @lukemckenzie, @rappstar, @JimmyRiccitello, @bevanjdocherty, @enekollanos, @Terenzo1, @Faris_Al_Sultan, @TOinTri, @Bob_Babbitt, @chrissiesmiles, @leandacave, @RJoyce09, @Mirindacarfrae, @Caroline_Xena, @yvonnevlerken, @steve_mona, @dirkbockel, @ronnieschildknecht, @bartaernouts, @rebekahkeat, @jodieswallow, @VesterbyTri, @marybethellis, @IronmanTri, @LucVanLierde, @ProfTimNoakes, @David_Dellow, @GordonRamsay, @onedirection

·         Thanyapura camp – highlights

              www.thanyapura.com

·         Welcome to Belinda and Justin Granger to the maccax team

            www.MaccaX.com

·        

ITU recap London.  Chris and MG discuss ITU race series – and how they could be improved.  The progress of the Brits in triathlon since the Olympic

·         Macca – Kona update.   Diagnosis Glandular Fever – 4 weeks out, inflamed spleen.

·         Challenge update – USA third week in June – announcement in 3 days, mid Atlantic city region

·         Tri Rock race in Austin Texas – Macca discusses his experience there as well as Malibu triathlon.

·         70.3 – Vegas world championship recap  - Terenzo Bozzone’s amazing comeback from Achilles injury

·         Macca’s tips for Kona Pete Jacobs, Kienle, Eneko Llanos, Crowie Raelert, Womens, Caroline Steffen, Rachel Joyce, Carfrae MG’s tips Pete Jacobs, Crowie, Eneko Llanos, Raelert

#brownlee #gomez #jillianmichaels #michaelepstein #selfmagazine #terenzobozzone #sebastiankienle #bevandocherty #crowie #thanyapura #belindagranger #joegambles #andypotts #melissahauschildt #carolinesteffen

#lukebell #petejacobs #ironman #scottmolina #bobbabbitt #enekollanos #mrinidacarfrae #racheljoyce

·         Thanyapura camp – highlights

              www.thanyapura.com

·         Welcome to Belinda and Justin Granger to the maccax team

            www.MaccaX.com

·        

ITU recap London.  Chris and MG discuss ITU race series – and how they could be improved.  The progress of the Brits in triathlon since the Olympic

·         Macca – Kona update.   Diagnosis Glandular Fever – 4 weeks out, inflamed spleen.

·         Challenge update – USA third week in June – announcement in 3 days, mid Atlantic city region

·         Tri Rock race in Austin Texas – Macca discusses his experience there as well as Malibu triathlon.

·         70.3 – Vegas world championship recap  - Terenzo Bozzone’s amazing comeback from Achilles injury

·         Macca’s tips for Kona Pete Jacobs, Kienle, Eneko Llanos, Crowie Raelert, Womens, Caroline Steffen, Rachel Joyce, Carfrae
MG’s tips Pete Jacobs, Crowie, Eneko Llanos, Raelert

#brownlee #gomez #jillianmichaels #michaelepstein #selfmagazine #terenzobozzone #sebastiankienle #bevandocherty #crowie #thanyapura #belindagranger #joegambles #andypotts #melissahauschildt #carolinesteffen

#lukebell #petejacobs #ironman #scottmolina #bobbabbitt #enekollanos #mrinidacarfrae #racheljoyce

MX PLUS - Launching in 7 days.

Great question on The Iron War and the different strengths & weaknesses of Mark Allen & Dave Scott compared to Macca's career. Chris & MG discuss the latest race results plus who to watch out for this year in Kona and give some advice to 70.3 legend Terenzo Bozzone. 

Races Discussed ..

Athlete Mentions ...

Questions: 

Another Pro tested positive for drugs! What's your take on this? 

Macca, is your approach more like Mark Allen or Dave Scott? 

I'm getting back pain when racing and coming right out of T1

MX PLUS - Launching in 7 days.

Great question on The Iron War and the different strengths & weaknesses of Mark Allen & Dave Scott compared to Macca's career. Chris & MG discuss the latest race results plus who to watch out for this year in Kona and give some advice to 70.3 legend Terenzo Bozzone. 

Races Discussed ..

Athlete Mentions ...

Questions: 

Another Pro tested positive for drugs! What's your take on this? 

Macca, is your approach more like Mark Allen or Dave Scott? 

I'm getting back pain when racing and coming right out of T1

Matt White, Nick Gates, Pete Jacobs, Richie Port, Frume, Contador, Cadel Evens, Robbie McEwan, Craig Alexander, Lance Armstrong, Paul Ambrose, Belinda Granger, Greg  LeMond, Bevan Docherty and more. 

Sportoga Preview Here ... https://vimeo.com/66415221

Race Coverage .... 

Cairns Ironman

Honu 70.3

Kansas 70.3

Boise 70.3

Wattage Numbers by drug cheats

Questions .... 

Frank – How do I train coming off a broken foot?

Jenna  - How do you approach a B Race? 

Matt White, Nick Gates, Pete Jacobs, Richie Port, Frume, Contador, Cadel Evens, Robbie McEwan, Craig Alexander, Lance Armstrong, Paul Ambrose, Belinda Granger, Greg  LeMond, Bevan Docherty and more. 

Sportoga Preview Here ... https://vimeo.com/66415221

Race Coverage .... 

Cairns Ironman

Honu 70.3

Kansas 70.3

Boise 70.3

Wattage Numbers by drug cheats

Questions .... 

Frank – How do I train coming off a broken foot?

Jenna  - How do you approach a B Race?