Tri Talk SA

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 You can also be in touch via email or following us on Twitter or Like Tri Talk SA on Facebook

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

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. Download the an mp3 of the show directly below You can also be in touch via email or following us on Twitter or Like Tri Talk SA on Facebook

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. Download the an mp3 of the show directly below You can also be in touch via email or following us on Twitter or Like Tri Talk SA on Facebook