Podcasts by The Koa Sports Podcast

EPISODE 132. BACK TO BACK BUSSO CHAMPIONS from 2023-12-07T10:42:24

Koa Sports are your 2023 IRONMAN and 70.3 Club Champions!  The dynasty continues.  

On a record breaking day, mens and womens, our athletes and coaches willed themselves across the line t...

EPISODE 131. BEER MILE AND ACCESS ALL AREAS from 2023-12-04T04:17:46

We are in the finishers tent for the IRONMAN and 70.3 Busselton with the Koa Sports athletes that went full send on race day.  These episodes are all time! 

AG Champions, Podiums, ...

EPISODE 130. BUSSELTON 2023 EVE from 2023-12-02T06:49:12

Save your predictions and course previews, all you need is a call from Eric at ZwiftBet to tell you what, how and when the day will unfold, and boy does he have an exotic. 

A speci...

EPISODE 129. WEST IS BEST from 2023-11-24T01:57:40

The build-up begins for a SOLD OUT IRONMAN Busselton on December 3rd, as we interview a few Koa Sports athletes gearing up to take on the race, and also give some thoughts and what’s to come.  I...

EPISODE 128. RED HOT CRACK from 2023-11-03T04:21:39

If you like listening to the Koa Sports podcast for the banter, perhaps this is the episode of the year?  All coaches are in the studio and feeling get hurt, especially Gregs. 

202...

EPISODE 127. MATES RATES from 2023-10-27T05:41:10

Now is the time to let your mates know about Koa Sports!  Proven results, proven science and proven fun.  Get your mates to try out Koa Sports (before November 17th) for free up until December 2...

EPISODE 126. LANGKAWI AFTERPARTY from 2023-10-08T07:35:38

Another Koa Sports Podcast IRONMAN afterparty instalment, and this one won’t disappoint!  Our athletes delivered on race day like they always do in absolutely savage heat and humidity, including...

EPISODE 125. LANGKAWI DIARIES from 2023-10-06T08:41:01

Ash Gentle, Braden Currie and Josh Amberger are racing this weekend in the 70.3 Asia Pacific Championships here in Malaysia and they give us some thoughts ahead of the big race!  Thanks again to...

EPISODE 124. LANGKAWI ROAD TRIP from 2023-10-05T10:42:23

We are on the ground in Langkawi, Malaysia for the 2023 IRONMAN and 70.3.  Rated the hardest course in all of IRONMAN globally, if you finish this race you are a beast, if you set the course rec...

EPISODE 123. SPEEDMACHINE from 2023-10-02T00:00

We are joined by Stefan Christ, Head of Research and Development at BMC.  Stefan shares some amazing insights as to how and what goes into the process of concept to reality for any new bike, and...

EPISODE 122. ALLEZ ROUGE from 2023-09-06T22:15:17

IRONMAN World Championship this weekend in Nice, France for the men!  We take a fingernail deep dive into the Pro race and catch up with a few Koa Sports athletes on the ground (Matt Jones and K...

EPISODE 121. LINKEDIN WELLNESS PARTNERSHIP from 2023-08-25T02:52:33

LinkedIn is the worlds largest professional network with over 930 million members in more than 200 countries worldwide.  Driving this, is a workforce over 20,000 strong worldwide! 

EPISODE 120. BMC PRO TRIATHLON TEAM from 2023-08-23T03:24:47

Bob De Wolf is the CEO and General Manager of one of the most successful triathlon teams in history, the BMC Pro Triathlon Team Powered by 2XU.  In 2023, 7 world-class athletes race for the BMC ...

EPISODE 119. FINLAND 70.3 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS from 2023-08-03T00:28:47

Just weeks away from the 70.3 IRONMAN World Championships in Finland, we chat with Koa Sports Finnish athletes Kimmo and Kirsi Tuunanen for their tips for the big day, also Dave Deakin, 1 of 18 ...

EPISODE 118. RETIRED HURT from 2023-07-14T02:21:57

Retirements everywhere in the world of triathlon and we discuss the good, the bad and the ugly in some of those legacies.  It’s a sporting bonanza across the world, none bigger than the TDF!

EPISODE 117. BACK TO BACK CHAMPIONS from 2023-06-22T04:05:41

Here we go!!  Koa Sports are your 2023 Asia Pacific IRONMAN Club Champions, defending the 2022 title.  An unbelievable day of results and it was a tight leaderboard.

50 starters, 6...

EPISODE 116. 2023 BACKSTAGE IRONMAN CAIRNS from 2023-06-21T03:41:20

Koa Sports takes you behind the finish line into the heart of the finishers tent!  These episodes are stacked with raw emotion and the occasional slip up (swear jar). 

An incredibl...

EPISODE 115. LIVE PODCAST IRONMAN CAIRNS 2023 from 2023-06-16T22:48:05

Welcome back to the 3rd annual LIVE Koa Sports Podcast in Cairns, Australia for the IRONMAN Asia Pacific Championships!  What an event and what a night, as we build up to race day and of course ...

EPISODE 114. COMING IN HOT from 2023-06-08T00:52:41

We open the build towards the IRONMAN Asia Pacific Championships, and Koa Sports is going BIG!

Friday June 16th 5-7pm CrystalBrook Riley Live Podcast with special guests and a few ...

EPISODE 113. ULTRA TRIUMPH from 2023-05-26T04:30:25

Koa Sports athletes Ingit Anand and Rory Morgan recently completed the gruelling 3 day UltraMAN Australia, both for the very first time.  What does it take to train and complete such a race?

EPISODE 112. AI COACHING from 2023-05-24T00:40:20

What role can AI (Artificial Intelligence) play in the performance of athletes today, and what role will it play in the future?  There is no question the landscape is changing, but how fast and ...

EPISODE 111. IRONMAN AUSTRALIA CHAMPIONS from 2023-05-11T02:28:16

For the first time in history Koa Sports hold the IRONMAN Australia, IRONMAN Asia Pacific and IRONMAN Busselton TriClub Championships.  It just goes to show, you can have fun and race well at th...

EPISODE 110. BACKSTAGE IRONMAN PORT MACQUARIE from 2023-05-07T23:22:07

All the emotion, all the celebrations and all the tears!  We take you into the IRONMAN recovery tent to get the low down on how the day went down for Koa Sports athletes.  AG Champions, first ti...

EPISODE 109. ROAD TRIP from 2023-05-06T05:59:50

We are LIVE from IRONMAN Port Macquarie, where champions are born!  5 x professional and AG Championships between the 4 coaches, we give you the low down on how to get the job done, Greg also co...

EPISODE 108. STAY AWAY FROM THE LIGHT from 2023-05-04T01:05:42

One of the coaches rides in an ambulance, but finds a way through with grit and determination.  In what has been one of the saddest weeks that we can remember not only for sport but society, we ...

EPISODE 107. RACE RANGER from 2023-04-08T20:00

RaceRanger is a revolutionary triathlon start-up providing an electronic drafting detection solution to the sport for referees and triathlon. 

James Elvery Co-Founder and CEO, join...

EPISODE 106. GUILTY PLEASURE from 2023-04-06T07:18:14

It’s that time of the year where everyone loves a little guilty pleasure… those extra easter eggs, a little more butter on the hot cross bun, or listening to the Koa Sports Podcast but too afrai...

EPISODE 105. BACKSTAGE GEELONG from 2023-03-26T06:36:57

It’s access all areas thanks to IRONMAN Oceania and the team!  We take you to the finishers tent where our Koa Sports athletes either crushed or were crushed by the Geelong 70.3 course, always a...

EPISODE 104. HEAVEN AND HELL from 2023-03-24T01:52:16

A bumper episode of the Koa Sports Podcast, with racing coming in hot (no pun intended).  Hell of the West and Geelong 70.3 see the athletes and coaches on the road to glory! 

Eric...

EPISODE 103. DOUBLE DOWN from 2023-03-10T06:25:50

With an unfavourable tide for paddling, CF found some time to join us in the studio this week!  After receiving overwhelmingly positive feedback again on the Koa Sports Draft the boys double dow...

EPISODE 102. THE BIG SQUEEZE from 2023-03-03T00:21:58

The landscape of training and racing is really starting to change, athletes are more and more time crunched than ever before, the glory days of working from home are seemingly over and 16 hour t...

EPISODE 101. HUSKY from 2023-02-22T05:58:48

A small grass roots local triathlon has grown into one of Australia’s largest multisport festivals, Huskisson, location South Coast of NSW, or better known as Husky.

Mark (Emmo) Em...

EPISODE 100. RAISE THE BAT from 2023-02-01T01:17:58

Episode 100 of the Koa Sports Podcast!  “if we do 10, we’ll do a 100”.

All coaches on the podcast, as we also get to know a few Koa Sports Professional triathletes, Hamish Longmuir...

EPISODE 99. TRIATHLON AUSTRALIA from 2023-01-20T01:45:01

We did it guys!  Toby Keegan from Triathlon Australia joined us on the Koa Sports Podcast, he’s fired up and has some suggestions for Greg on his journey.

Plus the new Koa Sports Z...

EPISODE 98. ULTRAMAN from 2023-01-12T01:36:42

Ultraman is a 3 day triathlon, Carl Read has won Ultraman Australia twice (2018 and 2019).  Day 1 is a 10km Open Water Swim and 140km Ride, Day 2 is a 281.1km Ride and Day 3 is a 84.3km run (dou...

EPISODE 97. NEW YEARS DAY from 2022-12-31T20:00

Forget the ginger and turmeric, we have got you covered here on the Koa Sports Podcast, the best way to get over that hangover!

Over a couple of Sailor Jerries, the coaches set you...

EPISODE 96. RECORDS ARE SMASHED from 2022-12-26T10:24:49

What does it take to break the all comers Australian Age Group Ironman record?
Planning, experience, hard work, a great support network and a great coach. 
Rhys Lawler is a man familiar wi...

EPISODE 95. BONDI RESCUE BLUEBOTTLES from 2022-12-23T04:45:58

All coaches in the same room with the headsets on and laser guns ready to fire! 

Feelings are hurt, dreams squashed and for one coach the trauma of being airlifted to hospital afte...

EPISODE 94. BUSSO AFTER PARTY from 2022-12-13T10:37:06

Work hard, play harder!  Koa Sports took out the IRONMAN Club Championship at Busselton, how is this possible when our coaches and athletes have so much fun? 

For the first time in...

EPISODE 93. MAUNA from 2022-12-06T22:38:20

Philip Billikopf is the Co-Founder of Mauna Endurance a global endurance coaching company.  Yes that’s right we sat down here on the Koa Sports podcast with the enemy! 

Hardly, we ...

EPISODE 92. WHERE CHAMPIONS LIVE from 2022-12-05T00:06:59

It doesn’t get any more backstage than an IRONMAN finishers tent, with special thanks to IRONMAN for the media passes, we were able to sit and celebrate with our Koa Sports athletes as they took...

EPISODE 91. UNFILTERED from 2022-12-03T08:16:40

We take the microphones to the Koa Sports pre-race swim at IRONMAN Busselton and get to know more of the tribe.  International athletes, first timers and AG winners one of those podcasts where y...

EPISODE 90. BUSSO LET'S GO from 2022-12-02T01:25:28

We are LIVE from Busselton Western Australia for the IRONMAN and 70.3 on Sunday, where 45 Koa Sports will be ripping in! 

Busso, Beer Mile (9:30am Monday, Busselton Jetty) and some...

EPISODE 89. LANGKAWI TO KONA from 2022-11-10T07:58:50

Jason Avery set his sights on qualifying for Kona at IRONMAN Malaysia in November 2022, following his first IRONMAN at Cairns 5 months earlier.  His preparation flawless with a PMC chart having ...

EPISODE 88. THE BEER MILE from 2022-11-02T03:21:19

Dating back to the 1980’s the Beer Mile is the sport for those that like running and drinking beer, in this case, in tandem. 

Chris Robertson and Adam Shurson Co-Hosts of “The Beer...

EPISODE 87. THE DEVILS NUMBER from 2022-10-28T07:45:01

The Bronze Statue is back, live in the studio! 

We spend more time previewing the Koa Sports Beer Mile than Noosa and the 70.3 World Championships combined.  

It does get a little ...

EPISODE 86. JOIN THE TRIBE from 2022-10-20T00:47:39

We launch the BIGGEST ever Koa Sports promotion with season 2023 fast approaching the time to join one of the worlds leading endurance coaching groups is… NOW!

What the hell is goi...

EPISODE 85. HOW MANY FINGERS? from 2022-10-14T19:00

We wrap up a massive few weeks on the big island.  What are some key coaching takeaways from the new two day format?  A bubbling controversy in the men’s professional race that won’t go away. Gr...

EPISODE 84. HARD AS STEELE from 2022-10-14T04:00

Bron Steele had her debut IRONMAN in Cairns 2022 where she qualified for the IRONMAN World Championships, fast forward to the big day and Bron finished as the first Australian female age grouper...

EPISODE 83. IT'S THE VIBE from 2022-10-13T06:13:01

We take you right into the heart of the 2022 IRONMAN World Championships in Kona.  Interviews with athletes, spectators, officials pre, during and post-race.  You won’t get any closer to the fin...

EPISODE 82. MEN'S IRONMAN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP PREVIEW 2022 from 2022-10-05T18:44:30

Can the Norwegians handle the heat? Is Ditlev too young? Is it Lionels turn to be the bride? Just how big will that front swim pack be?  Wurfed V2? Woof Woof…. Skipper is coming in hot!

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EPISODE 81. WOMENS IRONMAN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP PREVIEW 2022 from 2022-10-04T18:36:59

Can the Angry Bird be beaten?  Is LCB going to run out the marathon? Will Anne Haug come roaring home on the Queen K? What can Laura Philipp (or Philipps as Tim calls her) lay down?  Any Aussie ...

EPISODE 80. TIM VAN BERKEL from 2022-10-03T19:00

TVB is one of Australia’s most successful IRONMAN and long course triathletes in history, and if it’s even possible an even better bloke than athlete!

From swimming his first compe...

EPISODE 79. IRONMAN KONA COURSE PREVIEW 2022 from 2022-10-02T06:29:31

Think you’ve read it all, seen it all and know it all about the IRONMAN World Championship course?  In Koa Sports Podcast style the boys take a different look at the course and also totally butc...

EPISODE 78. KOA IN KONA from 2022-09-30T06:25:27

Aloha!

Your Koa Sports Podcast is in Kona, for the IRONMAN World Championships 2022!  Exclusive access, athletes, predictions, course previews, an unconventional look into the race...

EPISODE 77. THEY'RE OFF AND RACING from 2022-09-11T07:18:01

2022 Ironman Sunshine Coast 70.3 
All 4 coaches on deck interviewing athletes and supporters both pre and post race.
Some huge PB's of course and plenty of fun and emotion to bring in the ...

EPISODE 76. THE NORSEMAN from 2022-09-02T22:01:14

The Norseman.....the worlds hardest Iron distance triathlon. Brutal conditions. 6000m of vert and a whole lot of weather in between.
We go deep with Dougal "Doogs" Walker here on his prep and...

EPISODE 75. HOLLYWOOD from 2022-08-29T09:14:01

Lee "Hollywood" Turner is a true character. One of the more passionate humans we've come across. 
Extremely well known throughout the Australian cycling community and once upon a time did an ...

EPISODE 74. RIDE BMC from 2022-08-14T06:45:58

Live from the Noosa Classic on the Sunshine Coast in Australia, we sit down with Marcel Emmenegger, Head of Sales – Distributor Markets from BMC HQ in Switzerland. 

Marcel has work...

EPISODE 73. THE CHAMP IS HERE from 2022-08-08T20:56:59

Matt Kerr is the current IRONMAN overall Age Group World Champion. When he races he breaks course records like they don’t even exist, he’s raised the bar and has massive ambitions in the sport o...

EPISODE 72. WINNING HABITS from 2022-08-03T23:24:55

CF and Tim take their coaching hats off for this one and share their experiences as athletes. A contrasting look at winning as a Professional athlete and AG athlete around the world. 

CF ...

EPISODE 71. RUNNING ACROSS AUSTRALIA from 2022-07-25T06:34:05

Mat Grills is a straight edge vegan ultra endurance runner. 
 103kgs doing his first marathon. Ultraman finisher. All round ripping guy!
His next goal is to run coast to coast in Australia...

EPISODE 70. IT'S ALL ABOUT THE BIKE. PART II from 2022-07-22T05:00:21

Back by extreme popular demand CF and Greg sit down and again and talk all things bike.
Eric from Zwiftbet is in da house with a great market for both the Canadian Open and Greg's new job. Listen

EPISODE 69. THE OARSOME FOURSOME from 2022-07-15T04:12:15

4 coaches in the studio taking aim at each other and many in the endurance community.  If pros were a cheese is back, cappas facts, CF’s quiz and an impartial view of the new PTO World Tour.  Listen

EPISODE 68. MAKING A CHAMPION from 2022-07-06T23:50:35

Kimmo Tuunanen is a Koa Sports athlete based in Finland under the guidance of Coach Tim.  Since joining Koa Sports in mid-2021, Kimmo won IRONMAN Finland 2021, and was recently crowned M45-49 Eu...

EPISODE 67. CLUB LIFE from 2022-07-06T02:06:28

Coaches and Greg and Tim explore the grass roots of triathlon clubs in Australia, the benefits of belonging and how Koa Sports can enhance your club members experience and performance on race da...

EPISODE 66. Clinton Dow. Ironman Asia Pacific Age Group Champion from 2022-07-01T05:31:38

We sat down with Clint in May to have a look through his background in Triathlon and his goals for the upcoming Ironman Cairns. In his own words Clint had an "OK" day up in Cairns and we caught ...

EPISODE 65. Beau Jones&Bottle It from 2022-06-24T19:00

Beau Jones is the founder of Bottle It, a recent entrant to the Ironman finishers club and a man with a cracking story of overcoming adversity and a stack of hurdles to get things done!
Haili...

EPISODE 64. IT'S ALL ABOUT THE BIKE from 2022-06-24T05:52:43

Clayto and Greg do a deep dive into all things cycling, bikes, set ups and everything in between.
Ever wondered where you should spend your hard earned to get more speed?
Ever heard the wo...

EPISODE 63. Ironman Debutant Bassel Kanounji from 2022-06-18T00:00

In October 2021 (Episode 34) we sat down with Bassel Kanounji a Dubai based Koa Sports athlete.

He had just signed up for his first ever IRONMAN.  On this episode we check in with ...

Episode 62. Cairns 2022 Wrap Up. from 2022-06-16T22:00:02

WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS!

Koa Sports are your Asia Pacific TriClub Champions for 2022, we retell the stories from the weekend at IRONMAN Cairns.  The good, the bad, the ugly.

Listen

Episode 61. OFF TO THE HOT ROCK from 2022-06-15T23:19:13

KONA BABY!

We are LIVE from the IRONMAN Cairns Kona Roll Down Ceremony, special thanks to IRONMAN for access. 

7 Koa Sports Athletes took their slots for the 2022 IRONMAN Wor...

Episode 60. Cairns Ironman&70.3 Athlete Race Day Interviews from 2022-06-15T00:29:35

Cairns Ironman and Cairns 70.3 2022! WOW

This is a great selection of both pre race and post race interviews with athletes as they went about their day in Cairns. 

From pre-race ne...

Episode 59. LIVE IN CAIRNS 2022 from 2022-06-11T03:49:05

Welcome to Papercrane by Crystalbrook and the 2nd annual Koa Sports Big Breakie. What a morning as we introduce the 47 Koa SPorts athletes who will toe the start line this year.
- Guests incl...

Episode 58. Cairns IM and 70.3 Preview from 2022-06-07T04:35:56

An in depth look and chat at the Cairns Ironman and Cairns 70.3 course, history and tips for race day.
- Race Director Luke Palmer joins us.
- Eric, the CEO of Zwiftbet drops in to gives ...

Episode 57. Gus Worland from 2022-06-03T02:03:55

Gus Worland is a remarkable man with a cracking story.
He's struggled with weight and motivation many times throughout his life and is about to embark on a trek of Kokoda. He's run the New Y...

Episode 56. Integrated Rehab Centre from 2022-06-02T01:20:30

Rehab, pre-hab recovery and strength!
Clearly words that most endurance sports athletes have heard in the past, but what do they all mean and what do we need to do ourselves to ensure our be...

Episode 55. Tom Coates Tandem Co. from 2022-05-27T06:50:23

Tom Coates is the owner of Tandem Co. cycling and coffee store in Paddington, Brisbane Australia. He is a passionate business owner and cyclist doing great things in the cycling and coffee world...

Episode 54 from 2022-05-26T04:06:23

Tim and Greg turn back the clock here talking about where things began, where Koa Sports is today and where we are headed. There's a deep dive into a few areas including, Ryf and her return, E-s...

Episode 53. Cairns Ironman and 70.3 Athletes Part 3 from 2022-05-25T05:16:52

Back by popular demand is the athlete interviews.
Part 3 of the series interviewing Koa Sports Athletes are they dial the screws and get ready for Ironman Cairns and Ironman Cairns 70.3 on th...

Episode 52. Tony Goodyear from 2022-05-23T02:54:23

Tony Goodyear is a long term athlete with Koa Sports and a serious contender in age group Ironman and 70.3 racing around the globe! 
Tony has an amazing story that we unpack here from a 105kg...

Episode 51 from 2022-05-20T06:55:56

The boyz are back. Well three of them are and the fourth was too busy so joined in for a quick chat. 
Tim crashes his car. Clayto starts training. Cappa is 70/30 and Greg has Cairns things so...

THE KOA SPORTS PODCAST TRAILER from 2022-05-19T05:23:14

Thanks for checking out the Koa Sports Podcast.

The Endurance Podcast without the boring bits!

To find out more about Koa Sports

www.koasports.com.au or info@koasports.com.a...

Episode 50. Cairns Ironman and 70.3 Athletes Part 2 from 2022-05-19T02:20:51

Part 2 of our series of interviews with some awesome Koa Sports athletes competing at Ironman Cairns and Ironman Cairns 70.3 on June 12th 2022.
Not only do we get to some amazing race goals a...

Episode 49. Cairns Ironman and 70.3 Athletes Part 1 from 2022-05-18T04:42:48

We had a chat with a few athletes lining up for the Ironman Cairns and Cairns 70.3 on the 12th of June 2022. We get the athletes thoughts on their training, goals for race day and a short dive i...

Episode 48. Rhys Lawler from 2022-05-16T07:34:32

Rhys Lawler is one of Australia's best Age Group Ironman athletes. 
His most recent result is an 8:39 Ironman finish at Ironman Australia. 
We go into his race day at Port Macquarie, his g...

Episode 47. Nat Heath from 2022-05-12T04:48:56

Nat Heath is Aboriginal endurance athlete based in Sydney NSW. Nat has had a remarkable journey through his endurance sports career so far including an age group win at Ironman Australia and cra...

Episode 46. Caleb Noble - Professional Ironman Athlete from 2022-05-05T02:00

Caleb Noble is a 26 year old Australian professional long course triathlete. 
Coming through the ranks Caleb found himself right in the mix for a fruit bowl in Kona a few years back and is ce...

Episode 45. Port Macquarie 70.3&Ironman Wrap up with Tim Ballintine from 2022-05-03T08:27:08

Just 48hrs after an amazing weekend in Port Macquarie here is all the wash up. 
Cappa was navigating, Tim was driving and it didn't end well. 
Tim dives deep into his own performance, we h...

Episode 44. Port Macquarie Special. Mitch Baker and Carl Smith from 2022-05-01T05:00

The boys sat down pre-race in Port Macquarie for a chat with a couple of great guys to get their insights into the 35th Ironman Australia!
MItch Baker is a Queensland based a...

Episode 43. Craig"Crowie"Alexander. 5 Time Ironman World Champion from 2022-04-30T05:08:09

What a chat! Clayton and Greg sit down at the finish line of Ironman Australia with Craig Alexander. Craig's palmares is simply extraordinary in the sport of triathlon. 
- 3 time Ironman Worl...

Episode 42 - Port Macquarie IM&70.3 Preview from 2022-04-26T04:10:40

The self proclaimed KING of Port Macquarie joins Greg for a chat all things Port Mac Ironman.
The 35th running of the Australian Ironman and what better way to launch into the week then with...

Episode 41 from 2022-04-01T02:21:57

Bumper episode of the Koa Sports Podcast, we give the lowdown on how the Melbourne 70.3 went down, including post-race celebrations. 

A stunning announcement as we launch ‘Koa Koin...

Episode 40 from 2022-03-20T00:00

We are LIVE from the Koa Sports VIP Athlete Breakfast at the 2022 Melbourne 70.3, Australia.

Joined by Pete Murray, the voice of IRONMAN, Grant Cosgriff, Executive Direc...

Episode 39 from 2022-02-25T03:25:55

If Pros were a cheese, we launch the new segment!  A dive into the latest WADA rules and changes in the world of TUE’s and Asthma.

Racing calendars are loaded for 2022, and the usu...

Episode 38 from 2022-01-14T06:23:58

All systems GO for 2022!  We are back with Season 4 of the Koa Sports Podcast.

As usual a not so in depth look into the world of endurance sport and a in depth look into the lives ...

Episode 37 from 2021-12-23T02:09:08

SEASON 3 FINALE

We wrap up an extraordinary year on the Koa Sports Podcast, and hopefully provides some quality holiday listening content.  Reviewing the year that was and looking ...

Episode 36 from 2021-11-26T10:08:24

On the road again for the Koa Sports Podcast, LIVE from Tandem and Co. in Brisbane Australia, a BMC candy store.  Frankie Forzoni, Singapore based Koa Sports athlete shares her story. 

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Episode 35 from 2021-10-30T05:30:35

We welcome to the full time coaching team Clayton Fettell.  He raced as a professional triathlete for over 15 years, picking up over 100 podiums and countless long course victories. 

Episode 34 from 2021-10-07T01:38:22

Guests galore on this bumper episode of the Koa Sports Podcast.

It’s an event bonanza, and we are LIVE from the BMC Noosa Classic sitting down with Australia’s #1 Keith Maricich of...

Episode 8: Season 3. Episode 8 from 2021-08-27T01:44:27

Don’t ever go against La Familia.Some of our best stuff!  With two new segments, Cappa is late, Greg battles through a ParkRun and we dig a little deeper into the Olympic Games. Check out Greg...

Episode 33 from 2021-08-27T01:44:27

Don’t ever go against La Familia.

Some of our best stuff!  With two new segments, Cappa is late, Greg battles through a ParkRun and we dig a little deeper into the Olympic Games. <...

Episode 32 from 2021-07-30T02:00:12

SPECIAL GUEST CALLUM MILLWARD

16 Professional Long Course Triathlon Podiums, Co-Founder of The Cupcake Cartel and damn funny human.  How did it all happen and what’s it like to go ...

Episode 31 from 2021-06-25T04:21:02

What happens in Cairns… stays in Cairns. The coaches unload all the after party stories, chances are, you’ll get a mention!

Cappas facts, GIF of the Month, Crypto Update and a cheap BMW h...

Episode 30 from 2021-06-05T02:51:45

The LIVE recording of the Koa Sports Podcast from IRONMAN Cairns 2021, where 100’s joined us for a breakfast and a sit down with Andy “Reidy” Reid (of Bondi Rescue Fame) and Pete Murray (the voi...

Episode 29 from 2021-05-06T03:44:36

Huge episode of the Koa Sports Podcast! Cappa is late (again), BIG announcement, GIF of the month, Greg’s Crypto Update and one of the coaches shows off some fresh penguin ink!

An interes...

Episode 28 from 2021-04-01T03:24:08

Bumper Episode of the Koa Sports Podcast!

Where is Cappa? What is Ramadan? Fastest and Slowest Ironman Courses. Near Death Experiences (NDE's) and new segments! 

Interviews with pe...

Episode 27 from 2021-02-25T06:06:55

Aliens, SuperSapiens and Government Conspiracies. Cappa has a new neighbour (he's a big deal now) and Tim's training for the Olympics.....again. 
Our coaches are always on topic here on the K...

Episode 26 from 2021-01-29T02:42:22

Koa Sports is BACK for 2021! 

A jam packed podcast full of useless information and plenty of laughs. The ultimate Facebook hack, a toilet break and the latest brainchild “event meerkats”....

Episode 25 from 2020-12-18T01:09:07

The Season Finale of the Koa Sports Podcast like all Season Finales, some will love it, some will hate it. 

We playback the boys 2020 predictions from 2019, respond to the first ever ‘fan...

Episode 24 from 2020-11-13T06:42:24

After the booming success of last episode, the coaches bring the standard back down a notch. 

Greg suffers a fall, and is recovering slowly, Cappas facts hits a new high, and Tim continue...

Episode 23 from 2020-09-27T22:36:02

The Cairns Diaries. 2020
Tim has a post race sleep, Greg needs training wheels and Cappa gets his shandy. We go through a week that included a combined distance of over 2000kms of swim, bike ...

Episode 22 from 2020-09-03T11:48:43

In this episode of the Koa Sports Podcast we learn the consequences of touching a horse on the face, remarkable stuff.

Plus all the endurance news, COVID life and Zwift chat.

Enjoy...

Episode 21 from 2020-07-17T02:02:07

Can you BELIEVE IT!? Cappa plays the guitar and serenades the boys with a solo strum. Love is in the air.

According to Greg, a chicken is a reptile.

In times of uncertainty how do ...

Episode 20 from 2020-06-05T01:25:52

The band is back together! 

The road ahead for the endurance sports industry? What does the future look like? 

Hear from our coaches at the coal face, full time, day in day out.  Listen

Episode 19 - Dirk Friel from 2020-05-07T03:29:35

On this episode of the Koa Sports Podcast we had the pleasure of sitting down with the Co-Founder of TrainingPeaks, Dirk Friel! A long conversation and insight into life as a pro racer in the 90...

Episode 18 - Nathan Guerra from 2020-04-17T05:08:02

We sit down with the “Voice of Zwift” Nathan Guerra. A fascinating story and insight into his life so far, the first 30 mins is gripping! 

The highs and lows, from jail time to America’s ...

Episode 17 - Koa Athletes from 2020-03-27T05:56:46

A special edition of the Koa Sports Podcast, as always some moments of mild humour! We do a lap of world and chat to our warriors about life on the COVID-19 curve. How are they adapting to the e...

Episode 16 - Brenton Ford from 2020-03-13T03:54:18

A bumper episode of the Koa Sports Podcast! 

Special Guest, Owner and Founder of Effortless Swimming Brenton Ford sits down for a long form chat with the guys. We cover all facets of swim...

Episode 15 - Johnny Polson from 2020-02-21T06:02:59

On this episode of the Koa Sports Podcast, we sit down with Owner and Founder of BlackSheep Cycling Johnny Polson. 
His story is worth telling and still has many chapters to come! It started ...

Episode 14 from 2020-01-31T02:55:35

The top rating Koa Sports Podcast is back for another season, strap yourselves in! 

It time to catch up on Tour Down Under, Tour De Zwift, Christmas Pudding and all things banter. 
Listen

Episode 13 from 2019-12-13T02:55:27

As we wrap up a HUGE 2019 here on the Koa Sports Podcast, the banter reaches a whole new level! 

- Talking 68.9 triathlon world records, PB’s and the recalibration of running records
-...

Episode 12 from 2019-11-08T03:35:47

Bumper edition of the Koa Sports Podcast 

- Encounter with a neighbour
- Tim has a pile of rejection letters
- 1:59 and that shoe
- Zwift Live Events and Noosa Triathlon
- 202...

Episode 11 from 2019-10-04T04:57:23

On this episode of the Koa Sports Podcast....
A bumper edition of the Koa Sports Podcast, with a MAJOR announcement, the coaches are pumped!
70.3 and IRONMAN World Championships results, a...

Episode 10 from 2019-09-06T06:29:13

As the world continues it’s tilt in the other direction, the seasons are changing! Coaches Greg and Tim ask the question, what are the traits of successful endurance athletes? Talent is not one ...

Episode 9 from 2019-08-01T03:06:45

The people have spoken! Greg and Tim take a deep dive into all things IRONMAN Brand Expansion… or contraction… which one is it? If you think IRONMAN is all about swim, bike, run, tune in, you’ll...

Episode 8 - The TrainingPeaks Bible from 2019-07-26T07:50:21

Have you ever looked at your TrainingPeaks data or PMC chart and said to yourself......WTF does that all mean? Well this is for you.

Coaches Greg and Tim take a deep dive into the theorie...

Episode 7 from 2019-06-20T22:59:32

Cairns, Tim has a new issue with time availability, First Aid Courses and what to do if you get bitten by a snake.......yep Koa Sports are full of great ideas on that one. 
Amongst the banter...

Episode 6 from 2019-05-09T07:03:46

The Say-Do Gap is the theme again and Tim and Greg rip into the intricacies of travelling and racing. WOW there's some absolute gold in here. Serious GOLD

Tim shares his race season and r...

Episode 5 - International Protein Special from 2019-05-04T00:13:19

Road Tripping, sharing a bed and amazing weather. What a combo!

This one's a ripper. Some fun, Tim's prep for Port Mac Ironman 70.3 and a discussion that will if not change the way you th...

Episode 4 from 2019-04-04T22:00:27

What do E-Sports, a young man from Brisbane and Tim's letter from the queen have in common? Nothing really......well maybe a little bit. The swear jar is back, Greg has thrown Tim under the bus,...

Episode 3 from 2019-03-08T03:55:47

Welcome to Episode 3 of the Koa Sports Podcast!

Highlights include but are not limited to....Tim’s ‘theft’ of various items throughout the world, Greg’s inability to follow coaches direct...

Episode 2 from 2019-02-07T09:51:53

Welcome to the Koa Sports Podcast, hosted by full time professional endurance coaches Greg McDermott and Tim Ballintine.

In this episode Greg and Tim share their thoughts on the Balance-P...

Episode 1 from 2019-01-29T02:25:51

Welcome to the Koa Sports Podcast, hosted by full time professional endurance coaches Greg McDermott and Tim Ballintine. 

In this episode Greg and Tim share their own individual journeys ...