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Everything in moderation - Fiona Whitby's approach to nutrition from 2019-07-16T10:00
We welcome Fiona Whitby back on The Kona Edge today as we talk nutrition and find out what her race day nutrition strategy involves, as well as her day to day nutrition. Fiona has figured out what ...
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Nutrition makes a massive difference - Neil Eddy's Ironman nutrition strategy from 2019-07-09T10:00
On this episode of The Kona Edge we catch up with Neil Eddy to chat about his nutrition strategy and discuss how important nutrition is for any athlete, even people doing their local 5 or 10k's. We...
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Run hard off the bike - Fiona Whitby's run strategy from 2019-07-08T10:00
We head back to Canada today on The Kona Edge to catch up with Fiona Whitby and talk about running. We talk about having the right balance between the three disciplines as you can't rely solely on ...
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Don't force it - Kelly Phuah's nutrition strategy from 2019-07-02T10:00
Today on The Kona Edge we catch up with Kelly Phuah and find out what nutrition mistakes she's made in the past and how she managed to nail down her Ironman nutrition strategy. Listen
Learning to sweat and hydrate at the same time from 2019-07-01T10:00
We catch up with Neil Eddy today on The Kona Edge to find out what his favourite run workouts are and how he enjoys long, unstructured Sunday runs. He also lets us in on what exactly is involved in...
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Training to power - Fiona Whitby's approach to the Ironman bike from 2019-06-28T10:00
We welcome Fiona Whitby back on The Kona Edge today as we chat bike and find out more about how she got started on the bike, how she trains and what her favourite bike workouts are. Fiona also talk...
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The danger of over-hydrating from 2019-06-25T10:00
Jacinta Worland returns to The Kona Edge today to talk nutrition and how it's crucial to have a good nutrition strategy during training and for race day. Jacinta also lets us in on her own nutritio...
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Striving to nail the Ironman Run from 2019-06-24T10:00
Today on The Kona Edge we welcome back Kelly Phuah and chat about how running marathons has helped her performance in triathlons. Kelly also lets us know what her approach to running well off the b...
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Neil Eddy's approach to the Ironman bike from 2019-06-21T10:00
We head back to the UK today as we catch up with Neil Eddy and talk about his Ironman bike. We find out how Neil trains for the bike leg of the race and whether he prefers training indoors or outdo...
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Training to maintain - Fiona Whitby on her Ironman swim from 2019-06-20T10:00
On this episode of The Kona Edge we head back to Toronto to catch up with Fiona Whitby and talk about her Ironman swim. We chat about how she got her swimming skills up to standard and how she trai...
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The importance of putting thought and time into your nutrition strategy from 2019-06-18T10:00
On today's episode of The Kona Edge we head back to the UK to catch up with Tara Grosvener who shares the biggest mistake she's made regarding nutrition and hydration during a race. We also find ou...
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Build it up slowly - Jacinta Worland's thoughts on running from 2019-06-17T10:00
We head back to Sydney on The Kona Edge today to catch up with Jacinta Worland and talk about learning to love running and dealing with injuries. Jacinta also shares her training tips, including ho...
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Making yourself suffer on the bike to improve fitness from 2019-06-14T10:00
We are joined once again by Kelly Phuah on The Kona Edge as we talk bike and how doing stand-alone bike races can help improve your bike in triathlons. Kelly discusses how she challenges herself an...
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Work hard and keep going for it! from 2019-06-13T10:00
On this episode of The Kona Edge we welcome back Neil Eddy to talk about his Ironman Swim. We discuss how his work ethic and experience in rough, open water helped him improve his swim. Neil also t...
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From cross-country to triathlons - The Fiona Whitby Ironman Kona Story from 2019-06-12T10:00
We head to Toronto in Canada today on The Kona Edge to chat with Fiona Whitby about her Ironman Kona experience. Fiona is a kinesiologist, an athletic therapist and a triathlon coach so she is well...
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Be aware of what your body can and can't handle from 2019-06-11T10:00
We catch up with Laura Nadeau on this episode of The Kona Edge as we chat about her nutrition strategy. Laura reveals she likes to keep it simple and practices her nutrition strategy in training. W...
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Running hard off the bike from 2019-06-10T10:00
We welcome back Tara Grosvener on The Kona Edge Today as we talk running and how she stays motivated on the run course. Tara reveals that her favourite place to overtake people is on the run and le...
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Going old school - Jacinta Worland's bike strategy from 2019-06-07T10:00
We catch up with Jacinta Worland on The Kona Edge today and chat about her struggles on the bike and how she trained for Ironman Kona. Jacinta also reveals that she never used a power meter on her ...
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Constantly work on your technique - Kelly Phuah's swim tips from 2019-06-06T10:00
Kelly Phuah returns to The Kona Edge today as we talk swimming and the importance of technique in the water. She talks about how she made the mistake of neglecting her swim until she realized it wa...
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The Neil Eddy Ironman Kona Story from 2019-06-05T12:20
Today on The Kona Edge we head to Cornwall in the United Kingdom to chat with Neil Eddy about his Ironman Kona experience. We also discuss how Neil got into the sport of triathlon, having a competi...
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Do what works for you - Joby Gutierrez's nutrition strategy from 2019-06-04T10:00
We welcome back Joby Gutierrez on The Kona Edge today as we talk nutrition. Joby lets us know what his nutrition strategy is and what works for him. Listen
Doing brick workouts to run better off the bike from 2019-06-03T10:00
On this episode of The Kona Edge we catch up with Laura Nadeau and find out more about her approach to the Ironman run and her tips and tricks to running well straight off the bike. Listen
Don't get overwhelmed by the numbers - Tara Grosvener's bike tips from 2019-05-31T10:00
On this edition of The Kona Edge we welcome back Tara Grosvener as we talk about Ironman bike and how it has been the most difficult of the three disciplines for Tara. We find out how she struggled...
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It feels like freedom - Jacinta Worland's approach to swimming from 2019-05-30T10:00
Today on The Kona Edge we catch up with Jacinta Worland and talk about her love for swimming and what sort of workouts she would do to improve her Ironman swim prior to the race. Jacinta also chats...
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From recreational running to Ironman World Championships - The Kelly Phuah Ironman Kona Story from 2019-05-29T10:00
On this edition of The Kona Edge we head to Denver, Colorado, to chat with Kelly Phuah about her journey to the big island and her Ironman Kona experience. Kelly shares how she went from being a re...
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Cutting sugar out - Campbell Hanson's Ironman nutrition strategy from 2019-05-28T10:00
On this episode of The Kona Edge we welcome back Campbell Hanson and find out what his nutrition strategies are for Ironman. Campbell reveals that he has cut sugar and the big carbs out of his diet...
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Cadence focused training - Joby Gutierrez's Ironman run strategy from 2019-05-27T10:00
On this edition of The Kona Edge we head back to California to chat with Joby Gutierrez and find out what his approach to training for the Ironman run is. We also discuss how confidence can affect ...
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Training to feel - Laura Nadeau's Ironman bike strategy from 2019-05-24T10:00
We welcome back Laura Nadeau on The Kona Edge today as we talk Ironman bike. Laura lets us in on how she trains without focusing on any numbers but instead focuses on training to feel. Listen
Slowing your stroke rate while increasing your speed from 2019-05-23T10:00
Today on The Kona Edge we head back to the UK to catch up with Tara Grosvener as we find out how she has worked to improve her Ironman swim and which areas in particular she focuses on. Listen
It brings out the best in you - The Jacinta Worland Ironman Kona Story from 2019-05-22T10:00
On this episode of The Kona Edge we head down under to Sydney Australia to chat to Jacinta Worland who shares her Ironman Kona Story with us. We talk about the challenges of doing a full Ironman, g...
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Switching between fats and carbs - Lesley West's Ironman nutrition strategy from 2019-05-21T10:00
We catch up with Lesley West on this episode of The Kona Edge and find out what her Ironman nutrition strategy is. The Coach Parry Training C...
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You don't need to be a super fast runner, you need to be a strong runner from 2019-05-20T10:00
We catch up with Campbell Hanson on The Kona Edge today as we talk running and how a combination of strength work, gym work and the proper technique can result in improved efficiency. We also talk ...
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A scientific approach to training - Joby Gutierrez's Ironman bike strategy from 2019-05-17T10:00
On this edition of The Kona Edge we have an in-depth chat with Joby Gutierrez on his Ironman bike strategy and his scientific approach to training, which allows him to streamline his process and fo...
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Learning to breathe out under water - Laura Nadeau on her Ironman swim from 2019-05-16T10:00
Today on The Kona Edge we head back to Guam to catch up with Laura Nadeau and chat about her approach to swimming and how she has worked to improve her Ironman swim. Laura also talks about her trai...
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Be less afraid to push yourself - The Tara Grosvener Ironman Kona Story from 2019-05-15T10:00
We head to the UK today on The Kona Edge to chat with Tara Grosvener about her journey to Ironman Kona. In this episode we discover what lessons Tara learnt from her first experience on the big isl...
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Practice your Ironman nutrition strategy during training from 2019-05-14T10:00
On today's episode of The Kona Edge we welcome back Brice Williams and have an in-depth discussion about his Ironman nutrition strategy. He also shares some advice about how to know if you're getti...
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Lesley West's secret to running well off the bike from 2019-05-13T10:00
On this edition of The Kona Edge we welcome back Lesley West and find out what her secret is to running well straight off the bike. We also talk about injury recovery and trusting the rehab process...
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Optimizing your bike to improve your performance from 2019-05-10T10:00
We head back to Sydney in Australia today to catch up with Campbell Hanson and find out how he optimized his bike to improve his Ironman bike performance. We also chat about his approach to trainin...
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Improving mobility in the water to better your Ironman swim from 2019-05-09T10:00
We head back to California today on The Kona Edge to catch up with Joby Gutierrez who tells us how he's struggled with mobility issues and what he does to improve his mobility in the water. Listen
A balancing act - The Laura Nadeau Ironman Kona Story from 2019-05-08T10:00
Today on The Kona Edge we head to Guam to chat to Laura Nadeau and find out more about her Ironman Kona journey, including her experience on the big island. We talk about the importance of finding ...
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High intensity training and carbohydrates from 2019-05-07T10:00
On this edition of The Kona Edge we catch up with Rasmus Svenningsson and talk about how he overcame his initial struggles with nutrition issues and how he approaches his Ironman nutrition strategy...
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Know when to take it easy - Brice Williams's running tips from 2019-05-06T10:00
Brice Williams returns to The Kona Edge today to talk running. In this episode we chat about training, knowing when to take it easy to avoid serious injury and finding the time to train. Listen
Trusting the process and the programme from 2019-05-03T10:00
We are joined once again by Lesley West on The Kona Edge today as we talk cycling, patience and trusting the process. Lesley also shares with us the two main things she's done to improve her perfor...
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Swimming is a skill - Campbell Hanson's Ironman swim from 2019-05-02T10:00
We welcome back Campbell Hanson on this episode of The Kona Edge as we chat swimming and the importance of consistency in the water. We also find out more about Campbell's approach to training for ...
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The patient road to the big dance - The Joby Gutierrez Ironman Kona Story from 2019-05-01T10:04
On this edition of The Kona Edge we head to catch up with Joby Gutierrez about his journey to the big island. Joby shares an incredible story leading up to the Ironman World Championships in 2017 t...
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Lots of veggies and lots of protein! from 2019-04-30T10:00
Today on The Kona Edge we find out about Eulali Gouws's Ironman nutrition strategy and talk about her diet for training as well as what she eats during the race. Listen
Training at your goal Ironman pace or even a little faster from 2019-04-29T10:00
Today on The Kona Edge we head back to Stockholm in Sweden to catch up with Rasmus Svenningsson. and find out how he approaches and trains for the Ironman run. Listen
Pushing through mental barriers on the bike from 2019-04-26T10:00
Today on The Kona Edge we head back to Utah to catch up with Brice Williams who talks to us about his Ironman bike and how he pushes through his limits when training. Listen
Conquering fears: How Lesley West overcame her fear of the water from 2019-04-25T10:00
We head back to Melbourne Australia today to catch up with Lesley West who managed to overcome her lifelong fear of water so that she could participate in triathlons and go on to Ironman Kona. Listen
The Campbell Hanson Ironman Kona Story from 2019-04-24T10:00
We head to Sydney Australia on The Kona Edge today to chat to Campbell Hanson about his Ironman Kona journey. We talk injury, disappointment and finding the right balance with work, everyday life a...
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The key is organisation - Sarah Thomas's nutrition strategy from 2019-04-23T10:00
Today on The Kona Edge, we welcome back Sarah Thomas to chat to her about her nutrition strategy for Ironman Kona and what she learnt to do differently after her first Kona experience. Listen
Listen to your body to avoid injury from 2019-04-22T10:00
In this episode of The Kona Edge podcast we catch up with Eulali Gouws and talk about the transition from cycling to running and find out how she 'trains to her body' which helps her to avoid getti...
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Bike a lot and bike hard from 2019-04-19T10:00
We welcome back Rasmus Svenningsson to The Kona Edge today as we discuss high intensity interval training on the bike, favorite workouts and the benefits of using a Power meter. Listen
Using a metronome to improve your Ironman swim from 2019-04-18T10:00
In this episode of The Kona Edge we catch up with Brice Williams and chat about how he adjusts his stroke to improve his swim in open water. We also discuss how using a metronome can be very benefi...
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Consistency is key - The Lesley West Ironman Kona Story from 2019-04-17T10:00
On this edition of The Kona Edge we head to Melbourne Australia to learn more about Lesley West and her journey to Ironman Kona. We chat about how she transitioned from netball to triathlons as wel...
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Easing into it - How Sarah Thomas approaches the Ironman run from 2019-04-15T10:00
In this episode of The Kona Edge podcast, we head back down to Australia to catch up with Sarah Thomas and find out what her tips and tricks are to having a strong marathon. Listen
Time Trial vs Road Bikes with Eulali Gouws from 2019-04-12T10:00
Today on The Kona Edge podcast we welcome back Eulali Gouws and chat about the differences between road bikes and time trial bikes. We also find out what keeps her motivated on the long, 180km Iron...
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How a background in skiing helped Rasmus Svenningsson master his Ironman swim from 2019-04-11T10:00
We are joined once again by Rasmus Svenningsson on today's edition of The Kona Edge as we talk swimming. Rasmus reveals his secrets to improving his Ironman swim and talks about how his background ...
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From motocross to triathlons - The Brice Williams Ironman Kona Story from 2019-04-10T10:00
Today on The Kona Edge we head to Utah in the United States to talk to Brice Williams about how he got into doing Ironmans and what his experiences on the Big Island were like. Listen
Using a turbo trainer to improve your Ironman bike from 2019-04-05T10:00
Today on The Kona Edge we are joined once again by Sarah Thomas and chat to her about how she improved her Ironman bike by using a turbo trainer. We also discuss her favorite bike workouts and shor...
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Going from the doggy paddle to the Ironman swim from 2019-04-04T10:00
Today on The Kona Edge, we welcome back Eulali Gouws to discuss how she overcame her swimming challenges and find out what training methods she used to go from doggy paddle to swimming strokes. Listen
Changing the way you think - The Rasmus Svenningsson Ironman Kona Story from 2019-04-03T10:00
Today on The Kona Edge, we get to share another fantastic story as we head to Stockholm in Sweden to chat with Rasmus Svenningsson who finished first in his age group at Kona 2018. Listen
Improving your strength to get better mileage in the water from 2019-03-28T10:00
On this episode of The Kona Edge we chat with Sarah Thomas about swimming and how she works on her swim techniques to improve her efficiency in the water. Listen
It's the best of the best - Eulali Gouws Ironman Story from 2019-03-27T10:00
In this episode of The Kona Edge we chat to fellow South African, Eulali Gouws, about her triathlon experiences, training challenges and what drove her to take part in the Ironman World Championshi...
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The Sarah Thomas Ironman Kona Story from 2019-03-20T07:16
Normal'ish service resumes on The Kona Edge today. We head to Cairns in Australia to catch up with our next guest Sarah Thomas. In this episode, we discover what drives and motivates Sarah to keep ...
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IMPORTANT UPDATE: Latest News From The Kona Edge from 2019-03-17T09:40
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The key to Ironman nutrition with Tim Hola from 2018-11-06T10:37
Locking in your Ironman nutrition strategy is vital. This is Tim Hola's advice to making sure you get it right on race day. Check out Wheelscience · Listen
How to become a fast Ironman marathon runner with Toon Veldeman from 2018-11-05T10:19
Toon Veldeman joins us today to talk about what it takes to become a fast Ironman marathon runner. Check out Wheelscience · Listen
Building a big bike base - Tim Ballintine's Ironman cycle tips from 2018-11-02T14:08
We head back to Australia today to catch up with Tim Ballintine to talk about the importance of having a strong foundation of training to build your Ironman bike performance on. Listen
Want to swim faster? Justin Herrick tells you how... from 2018-11-01T15:56
Today on The Kona Edge Justin Herrick Joins Brad Brown to talk about his Ironman swim and some of the things you can do to get faster in the water. Need a ...
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Blake Kappler - What it takes to conquer Kona from 2018-10-31T17:20
We get to share a slightly different story on The Kona Edge today. Blake Kappler joins Brad Brown from Perth in Australia to talk about his journey to the big dance and the decision to turn pro.
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The key to nailing your Ironman nutrition with Mal Joseland from 2018-10-30T16:58
We head down under once again today on The Kona Edge to catch up with Mal Joseland to talk about his Ironman nutrition strategy.
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Should you be doing speed work on the track? from 2018-10-29T16:15
Today on The Kona Edge, Brad Brown and Tim Hola talk about what it takes to get faster on the run and in particular whether or not you should be doing speed sessions on the track. Listen
How to get your Ironman Bike times cranking from 2018-10-26T10:13
Today on The Kona Edge we catch up with Toon Veldeman to discover what he has done in order to get faster on his bike since starting out in the sport of triathlon. Listen
When your swim sets up your bike and your run with Tim Ballintine from 2018-10-25T15:24
We head back to Australia once again to catch up with Tim Ballintine to learn more about his Ironman swim. Tim shares with us some of the things he does in the water to ensure that his swim sets up...
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Keeping Kona in the Family - Justin Herrick's Ironman World Championship Story from 2018-10-24T15:05
Today on The Kona Edge Brad Brown catches up with Justin Herrick to talk about his journey to qualifying for and racing in the Ironman World Championships in Kona.
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Ironman nutrition with Ben Bell from 2018-10-23T14:48
Today on The Kona Edge Ben Bell joins Brad Brown again to talk about some of the things he has experimented with to dial in his Ironman nutrition. Need a T...
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Running well takes more than just running from 2018-10-22T10:03
Today on The Kona Edge Mal Joseland joins Brad to talk about some of the things he has done in order to improve his run times in an Ironman. Check out Wheels...
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Getting stronger on your Ironman Bike from 2018-10-19T10:37
What should you do if you want to improve your Ironman bike? That is what we asked Tim Hola on this edition of The Kona Edge. Check out Wheelscience ·
Swimming to set up your Ironman bike and run with Toon Veldeman from 2018-10-18T10:05
We catch up with Toon Veldeman today to learn more about what he has done to improve his performance in his Ironman swim. Check out Wheelscience · Listen
You need help - The Tim Ballintine Ironman Kona Story from 2018-10-17T17:19
Today on The Kona Edge we head to Australia's Sunshine Coast to touch base with Tim Ballintine to learn more about his journey to the Ironman World Championships in Kona. Tim also shares why he thi...
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[PART 2] The Coach Parry Philosophy - Special Edition from 2018-10-16T10:19
The is part two of our chat with Lindsey Parry. Yesterday you learned about Lindsey's background, today we delve into his coaching philosphy. The Coach Par...
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[SPECIAL EDITION] Meet Lindsey Parry - Part 1 from 2018-10-15T16:04
This is a special edition of the Kona Edge where we introduce you to Lindsey Parry. More about Coach Parry
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Running better off the bike from 2018-10-15T10:10
After an incredible weekend, we touch base with Ben Bell to discover what he thinks the key is to be able to run better off of the bike. Check out Wheelscien...
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Doing what it takes to ride faster and other bike tips with Mal Joseland. from 2018-10-12T10:01
There is a massive weekend coming up and to wrap up another week we talk some biking as we head back to Australia to touch base with Mal Joseland. Check out ...
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Tim Hola's tips for improving your Ironman Swim from 2018-10-11T13:36
In this edition of The Kona Edge Tim Hola joins us once again but this time it is to talk about what he has done over his Ironman triathlon career to improve his swim. Listen
The Toon Veldeman Ironman Kona Story - from 2018-10-10T10:01
Once again here on The Kona Edge we get to share another fantastic journey to the Ironman world championships in Kona. Toon Veldeman joins us today and this is his story. Listen
Want to know how to run faster? we asked Paul Cowling from 2018-10-08T11:40
If you're looking to improve your Ironman run then this is the podcast for you. We catch up with Paul Cowling to learn more about what he has done to improve his Ironman run performance. Listen
Banging Bike Splits - This is how to get faster on your Ironman bike with Ben Bell from 2018-10-05T12:03
We catch up with Ben Bell again today to talk about his Ironman bike performance. This is what Ben has done over time to get faster. Check out Wheelscience Listen
Upping you Ironman Swim with Mal Joseland from 2018-10-04T12:56
On this episode of The Kona Edge Mal Joseland joins us to talk about some of the things he has done over his triathlon career to get improve his Ironman swim. Listen
What it takes to keep going back to Kona - The Tim Hola Ironman World Championship Story from 2018-10-03T13:27
It's hard enough qualifying to race in the Ironman World Championships once, but what does it take to do it over and over and over again? That is what we discover today on The Kona Edge when we are...
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This is what Paul Cowling did to improve his Ironman bike split from 2018-10-02T11:33
Today on The Kona Edge, Paul Cowling joins Brad Brown to talk about his performance on the bike. Paul shares some advice on what it takes to ride a fast Ironman bike split. Listen
Running like it matters - Curtiss Feltners Ironman marathon tips from 2018-10-01T10:22
Today on the podcast Curtiss Feltner joins Brad Brown to talk about how he has improved his Ironman run performance. Check out Wheelscience · Listen
Doing what it takes to get faster in the water - Ben Bell's Ironman swim advice from 2018-09-30T11:58
Today on The Kona Edge we are joined by Ben Bell to talk about his Ironman swim. Ben shares with us what he has done to improve his performance in the water. Listen
What it take to race on the Big Island - Mal Joseland Story from 2018-09-26T06:51
We get to share another amazing Ironman World Championship journey today on The Kona Edge as we head to Australia to learn more about Mal Joseland's journey to qualifying and racing on the Big Isla...
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Fueling Strategy - Chuck Sloane's Ironman Nutrition Race Plan from 2018-09-25T15:53
Today on the Kona Edge Chuck Sloane joins Brad Brown to talk to about his Ironman Nutrition strategy. Also on today's podcast, Dr Dan Plews has another instalment of "Do you know Kona?". Listen
Running for dough - Sophie Bubbs Ironman run advice from 2018-09-24T10:03
Today on The Kona Edge we head back to the United Kingdom to touch base with Sophie Bubb to learn more about her Ironman run. Check out Wheelscience · <...
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Smashing the bike - How to get faster with Curtiss Feltner from 2018-09-21T10:17
Today on The Kona Edge Curtiss Feltner shares with Brad Brown some of the things he has done to get faster on the bike since starting the sport of triathlon Listen
What it takes to swim fast - Paul Colling's Ironman Swim tips from 2018-09-20T21:32
Today on The Kona Edge Paul Colling returns to share a few of the things he has done to improve his performance in the water. Check out Wheelscience ·
From Down Under to the Big Island - The Ben Bell Ironman World Championship Story from 2018-09-19T11:52
On today's edition of The Kona Edge we catch up with Ben Bell to discover more about his journey into the sport of triathlon and how it came about that he qualified and raced on the big Island. Listen
Rowan Vorster's Ironman Nutrition hacks from 2018-09-18T14:26
With just over 3 weeks to the 2018 Ironman World Championships in Kona we touch base with Dan Plews for the next instalment of 'Do You Know Kona?'. Rowan Vorster also joins us today to talk about h...
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Stepping up from Steeplechase to Ironman Marathons from 2018-09-17T10:12
We catch up with Chuck Sloan on this episode of The Kona Edge and discuss his run. Coming from a track background Chuck reveals what he has done to improve his Ironman run. Listen
This is how Sophie Bubb has improved her Ironman bike from 2018-09-14T10:03
Brad Brown catches up with Sophie Bubb again on The Kona Edge to talk about her bike performance and they pair touch on some of the things that Sophie has done to improve her Ironman bike. Listen
Swimming Skills with Curtiss Feltner from 2018-09-13T10:16
We catch up with Curtiss Feltner today to learn a little about what he has done to get better in the water. Check out Wheelscience · Listen
Learning to love triathlon - Paul Cowling's Ironman Kona Story. from 2018-09-12T18:38
Today on The Kona Edge we get to share another incredible Ironman World Championship story. We head to England to catch up with Paul Cowling. This is his story. Listen
Fueling to win -Brian Meilnat's Ironman Nutrition Tips from 2018-09-11T09:31
Another double whammy on today's podcast. Listen to the next part of the 'Do You Know Kona?' series with Dan Plews and Brian Melinat joins us to talk about how he approaches Ironman Nutrition. Listen
How to turn a fast half marathon into a fast Ironman marathon from 2018-09-10T10:37
Today on The Kona Edge Rowan Vorster joins us to talk about what he is currently doing to improve his Ironman run Check out Wheelscience · Listen
What you SHOULD be doing to get faster on the bike from 2018-09-07T10:06
Today on The Kona Edge we touch base with Chuck Sloan to discover what he has done to improve his ironman bike performance over time. Check out Wheelscience<...
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Swimming when it's not your favorite discipline - Ironman swim tips from Sophie Bubb from 2018-09-06T10:02
Today on The Kona Edge Sophie Bubb joins Brad Brown to talk about her Ironman swim and how she has improved over time, despite it not being her favorite of the three disciplines. Listen
Chasing powder to chasing the Kona dream - The Curtiss Feltner Ironman World Champs Story from 2018-09-05T10:16
We get to share another amazing story on this edition of The Kona Edge. Curtiss Feltner joins Brad Brown to talk about his life as an age grouper and the decision to turn pro. Listen
The Key to Racing Ironman Well - James Harrington's Nutrition Tips from 2018-09-04T10:30
We catch up with James Harrington on this edition of The Kona Edge to discover what his approach to Ironman nutrition is. We also hear from Dan Plews again in the next instalment of 'Do You Know Ko...
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Run with stronger runners - Brian Melinat's tips to improve your Ironman run from 2018-09-03T13:02
We head back to Boulder today to chat to Brian Melinat to learn more about what he has done to improve his Ironman run. Check out Wheelscience · Listen
How to get faster on the bike from 2018-08-31T10:37
Today on The Kona Edge we head back to Switzerland to chat to Rowan Vorster about improving your Ironman bike performance. Check out Wheelscience · Listen
How to improve your Ironman swim with Chuck Sloan from 2018-08-30T10:58
If you're wanting to improve your swim time in your next triathlon then this episode of The Kona Edge is for you. Chuck Sloan joins Brad Brown to talk about he got faster in the water. Listen
IronMum - The Sophie Bubb Ironman World Championship Story from 2018-08-29T10:02
This is one of the most Inspiring Ironman World Championship stories you will hear. Sophie Bubb joins us to chat about her journey to the big island and beyond. Listen
Tap into endless stores of energy - Ewert Kleynhan's Nutrition Strategy from 2018-08-28T10:09
Today on The Kona Edge Ewert Kleynhans joins us to talk about his approach to Ironman nutrition. We also hear from Dan Plews in the next instalment of 'Do you know Kona?'. Listen
Running long - James Harrington's key to run success from 2018-08-27T10:50
We catch up with James Harrington today to learn more about what he has done to get faster on the run Check out Wheelscience · Listen
These are Brian Melinat's tips to improve you Ironman Bike performance from 2018-08-24T13:01
Brian Melinat joins us once again on The Kona Edge today to chat about his performance on the bike. If you're looking to get faster then be sure to listen to Brian's advice. Listen
The one thing Rowan Vorster did that dramatically improves his swim from 2018-08-23T07:36
Today on The Kona Edge we touch base with Rowan Vorster to discover how he has improved his Ironman swim performance. Check out Wheelscience · Listen
From Steeplechase to Sunny Kona - The Chuck Sloan Ironman Story from 2018-08-22T07:58
Today on The Kona Edge we get to share another fantastic Ironman story. Chuck Sloan joins Brad Brown to talk about his Ironman World Championships story. Che...
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Fueling on fat - John Rutherford's Ironman nutrition strategy from 2018-08-21T10:04
Today on The Kona Edge we hear from John Rutherford about how he dialled his Ironman nutrition strategy in whilst running ultra marathons. We also hear the next 'Do you know Kona?' with Dan Plews. ...
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Running after knee surgery - This is how Ewert Kleynhans did it from 2018-08-20T10:48
Have you suffered a major that has impacted your run performance? This is how Ewert Kleynhans bounced back from knee surgery. Check out Wheelscience ·
The Patient Process - Rowan Vorster's secret to Ironman Kona Qualification from 2018-08-19T10:17
Today on The Kona Edge we head to Lucerne, Switzerland for the first time and catch up with Rowan Vorster. Rowan's journey into the sport of triathlon can be described in two words: Slow Build. Row...
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This is how to improve your Ironman bike performance from 2018-08-17T10:50
We chat to James Harrington today about how he has improved his Ironman bike since starting out in the sport of triathlon. Check out Wheelscience · Listen
Fixing your swim - Brian Melinat's advice to get faster in the water from 2018-08-16T13:01
We chat to Brian Melinat today to learn more about what he has done to improve his Ironman swim. Check out Wheelscience · Listen
Alan Kenny's Ironman nutrition game plan from 2018-08-14T10:01
Today we head back to Ireland to chat with Alan Kenny to learn more about the way he approaches his Ironman race nutrition. We also touch base with Dan Plews too as he continues his build-up to Kon...
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Nailing your Ironman run - This is how to do it. from 2018-08-13T13:59
We chat to John Rutherford again today to learn more about what he has done to improve his Ironman run performance over time. Check out Wheelscience · <...
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How long can you stay in the drops? from 2018-08-10T10:47
Today on The Kona Edge Ewert Kleynhans shares with us how he has improves his ironman bike performance over time. Check out Wheelscience · Listen
Improving your Ironman swim... by not swimming from 2018-08-09T10:49
What can you do to improve your swim when you aren't able to get to the pool? James Harrington reveals how he improves his swim by hitting the pool as little as possible. Listen
When one decision changes everything - The Brian Melinat Ironman World Championship Story from 2018-08-08T13:00
On this edition of The Kona Edge we head to Boulder, Colorado to catch up with Brian Melinat. Brian shares his transition into the sport of triathlon from cycling and how one decision made all the ...
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Leaving nothing to chance - Colin O'Shea's Ironman Nutrition Strategy from 2018-08-07T09:44
Today on this edition of The Kona Edge we head to Singapore to chat to Colin O'Shea who leaves absolutely nothing to chance when it comes to his Ironman nutrition. Also on today's show is episode 4...
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Smashing marathon's in your off season from 2018-08-06T13:58
On this edition of The Kona Edge Alan Kenny shares with us his secret to running a very fast marathon. Alan is training for a stand-alone marathon in the upcoming weeks and reveals his strategy for...
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Wheelscience with Jo & Peter Coombe from 2018-08-06T09:27
Today on The Kona Edge we catch up with tri couple Jo & Peter Coombe who have both qualified for the Ironman 70.3 World Championships in Nelson Mandela Bay in September. We talk all things Ironman ...
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Building bases the key to a strong Ironman bike from 2018-08-03T10:03
We head to Virginia once again to catch up with John Rutherford to learn more about what he has done over time to improve his Ironman bike performance. Check...
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Adult onset swimming and the challenge Ironman poses from 2018-08-02T19:47
On this edition of The Kona Edge Ewert Kleynhans reflects on what it takes to become a competitive swimmer in triathlon when you only learn to swim properly as an adult. Listen
Kona is the reward for hard work - The James Harrington Ironman World Championship Story from 2018-08-01T10:50
On this edition of The Kona Edge we chat with James Harrington about his love for the sport of Triathlon and how he balances a busy family life, travel for work and a competitive spirit. Listen
Skinny is the new fit...or is it? Martin Caron thinks so... from 2018-07-31T11:58
Today on The Kona Edge we have the third in our 'Do you know Kona' series with Dr Dan Plews and we also discover why Martin Caron believes skinny is the new fit. R...
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Running when you're injured from 2018-07-30T10:36
Today on The Kona Edge we catch up with Colin O'Shea to talk about running when you're injured and how best to manage your training load in order to stay injury free. Listen
It's not all about the bike - Alan Kenny's Ironman Bike Tips from 2018-07-27T10:57
Today Alan Kenny tells Brad Brown on The Kona Edge about his experience when it comes to improving your Ironman bike and for him it is not all about the gear. Listen
How important is your Ironman swim really? from 2018-07-26T10:04
We chat to John Rutherford again on this edition of The Kona Edge about his Ironman swim. John has a fairly philosophical take on swimming and we think you may enjoy the way he approaches this swim...
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Becoming a student of Ironman - The Ewert Kleynhans World Championship Story from 2018-07-25T18:15
Today on The Kona Edge Brad catches up with fellow South Africa Ewert Kleynhans to learn more about his journey into the sport of Triathlon. Check out Wheels...
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Ironman Nutrition Strategies with Krystle Hockley from 2018-07-24T10:04
Today on The Kona Edge we once again hear from Dr Dan Plews as part of our 'Do you know Kona?' series and we touch base with Krystle Hockley to talk about Ironman nutrition strategies. Listen
If you want to run faster...Run faster from 2018-07-23T11:54
It sounds simple but on this edition of The Kona Edge Martin Caron explains how he has dramatically improved his Ironman run since starting in the sport... Read Mor...
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How to improve your power numbers on your Ironman bike from 2018-07-20T12:43
What do you do if you're just not laying down the power numbers you want to be laying down? That is exactly where Colin O'Shea is with regards to his Ironman bike. Colin shares with Brad Brown on t...
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Alan Kenny's Ironman Swim tips from 2018-07-19T10:56
Today on The Kona Edge we head to Dublin to catch up with Alan Kenny to learn more about what he has done to improve his Ironman swim performance. Need new w...
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Kona Qualification is a multi-year project - The John Rutherford Ironman World Championship story from 2018-07-18T15:05
On this edition of The Kona Edge Brad Brown catches up with John Rutherford in Virginia in the United States. John shares his journey into the sport as well as his multi-year approach to qualifying...
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Keeping your Ironman Nutrition Super Simple from 2018-07-17T13:50
Today on the Kona Edge we have our first instalment of 'Do you know Kona?' with Dr. Dan Plews and we touch base with Jacob Wissum about keeping your Ironman nutrition as simple as possible. Listen
Running for dough - This is what Krystle Hockley did you improve her Ironman run from 2018-07-16T12:18
Today on The Kona Edge we talk about ramping up your Ironman run and Krystle Hockley share with us some of the things she has done to improve her Ironman run performance.
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Building on a strong bike performance - Martin Caron's Ironman bike tips from 2018-07-13T11:42
Despite being his strongest discipline, Martin Caron reveals today on The Kona Edge what it takes to keep improving on the Ironman bike.
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Swimming scare the crap out you? You need to hear this... from 2018-07-12T10:20
On this episode of The Kona Edge Colin O'Shea and Brad Brown discuss strategies to overcome your fear of swimming. If you're a late onset swimmer or just don't like the Ironman swim then this podca...
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The long, patient road to Kona - The Alan Kenny Ironman World Championship story from 2018-07-11T12:55
Today on The Kona Edge Brad Brown catches up with Alan Kenny to chat about his journey to the Ironman World Championships. From a sub 10 Ironman distance debut to missing qualifying by 9 seconds at...
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Getting your Ironman Kona Run on with Jacob Wissum from 2018-07-09T10:45
What does it take to run close on a 3-hour marathon in an Ironman? We find out on this edition of The Kona Edge.
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Getting better in the bike - This is how to improve your Ironman cycle from 2018-07-06T12:12
We chat to Krystle Hockley today on The Kona Edge to find out what she has done to improve her Ironman bike performance over time. Read More
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How Martin Caron went from not being able to swim to Kona qualification from 2018-07-05T10:24
Today on The Kona Edge Martin Caron reveals how he went from not being able to swim at all to qualifying for the Ironman World Championships in Kona.
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The Singapore Swimmer - Colin O'shea's Ironman World Championship Story from 2018-07-04T11:58
On this edition of The Kona Edge Brad Brown learns more about Colin O'Shea. Coming from a competitive swimming background Colin found his home in the Singapore triathlon scene. This is his story......
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What it takes to SMASH an Ironman bike course from 2018-06-29T10:40
Today Jacob Wissum reveals what it takes to become a monster on the bike and how to improve your Ironman bike time significantly.
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Rocking your Ironman swim with Krystle Hockley from 2018-06-28T12:06
We touch base with Krystle Hockely today to quiz her on how she has improved her Ironman swim over time. Read More
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From roofing to rocking Ironman Kona - Martin Caron's Ironman World Championship story from 2018-06-27T09:43
Today on The Kona Edge we share another incredible triathlon story. Martin Caron joins Brad Brown and discusses how someone else entering him into his first Ironman has led to an obsession to becom...
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Swimming sucks...But you can still be a competitive age grouper from 2018-06-21T10:35
Today on The Kona Edge we touch base with Jacob Wissum again who is not the biggest fan of swimming but yet is able to be a competitive age grouper. This is his sercret... Listen
It's all about balance - The Krystle Hockley Ironman Kona story... from 2018-06-20T11:47
Today on The Kona Edge we head down under to catch up with Krystle Hockley to discover more about her journey to the Ironman World Championships in Kona.
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Big night out leads to Kona podium - The Jacob Wissum Ironman World Championship Story from 2018-06-13T10:14
On today's edition of The Kona Edge Brad Brown gives you an update on what's been happening at TKE HQ. He has some big news to share. He also catches up with Jacob Wissum to discover more about wha...
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Making massive inroads on your Ironman Nutrition - This is how Diana Simpson did it from 2018-06-12T08:00
We chat sports nutrition on today's episode of The Kona Edge and are joined again by Diana Simpson from Auckland in New Zealand to find out how the changes she has made in her Ironman nutrition has...
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Getting your Ironman nutrition sorted out is vital from 2018-06-05T08:00
We touch base today with Fiona Carlon on The Kona Edge and discover what she has done to dial in her Ironman nutrition over her triathlon career. Listen
Are you running slow enough? from 2018-06-04T08:00
On this edition of The Kona Edge, that is the question we ask - Are your easy runs easy enough. Diana Simpson joins us today and shares the solution to one of the biggest mistakes triathletes make ...
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Building mental strength to become a better runner from 2018-05-28T08:00
We chat to Fiona Carlon on this edition of The Kona Edge and discover how she has developed her mental tenacity in order to improve her Ironman run. Listen
When cycling is your weakest discipline, this is how to make it your strongest from 2018-05-25T08:00
Today on The Kona Edge we catch up with Diana Simpson to chat about her Ironman bike and how to turn your weakness into your strength. Listen
Fiona Carlon's Ironman bike tips to make you a better cyclist from 2018-05-18T11:51
On this episode of The Kona Edge we head back to Chicago to find out what Fiona Carlon has done to improve her Ironman bike performance. From overcoming the fear of riding to building strength on t...
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Advice to becoming a better swimmer- Diana Simpson's Ironman swim tips from 2018-05-17T08:00
Today on The Kona Edge we catch up with Diana Simpson in Auckland, New Zealand again to talk about her Ironman swim. Diana shares with us a few of the things that she has done to really improve her...
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Paul Lunn's tips to improve your Ironman bike from 2018-05-11T08:00
On today's edition of The Kona Edge Paul Lunn joins us to talk about what he has done to improve his Ironman bike performance and how you can apply those lessons to become a better cyclist. Listen
Even if you have swimming ability you still need to swim a LOT from 2018-05-10T11:35
On this episode of The Kona Edge we catch up with Fiona Carlon, who despite coming from a competitive swimming background still works incredibly hard at improving her Ironman swim. Listen
Racing with a touch of mongrel - The Diana Simpson Ironman Kona Story from 2018-05-09T08:00
Today on The Kona Edge we head to Auckland in New Zealand to catch up with Diana Simpson. Diana is no stranger to racing on the big island and believes tenacity and fight plays as much a part as ra...
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Ironman nutrition do's and don't with Rebecca McKee from 2018-05-08T08:00
Today on The Kona Edge we head back to Alaska to chat to Rebecca McKee to chat about her Ironman nutrition strategy and some of the things she does and won't do from a sports nutrition perspective....
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Building strength on your Ironman Run - Rob Barel's tips to make you a better runner from 2018-05-07T07:59
On this edition of The Kona Edge we catch up with Rob Barel to learn how he has developed and improved his Ironman run over the years. Listen
Forged in Chicago - The Fiona Carlon Ironman Kona Story from 2018-05-05T16:00
On this edition of The Kona Edge we chat to Fiona Carlon who joins us from Chicago, Illinois. Fiona shares how she was introduced into the sport of triathlon and how she found her groove in the lon...
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What does it take to get faster on the bike? Christine Kachinsky weighs in on the debate... from 2018-05-04T13:36
We touch base with Christine Kachinsky on this episode of The Kona Edge to get her thoughts on what it takes to get faster on the bike. Listen
Ironman Swim: When it feels like your arms and legs aren't connected to your body from 2018-05-03T13:05
We chat swimming on this edition of The Kona Edge. particularly when your limbs feel like they are disconnected from your body. This is what you can do about it. Listen
Alex Rossetti's Ironman Nutrition Strategy from 2018-05-01T12:45
On this edition of The Kona Edge we talk nutrition once again and catch up with Alex Rossetti to discover what works and what doesn't work for him. Listen
Why running less may just be better for you from 2018-04-30T09:41
On this edition of The Kona Edge we catch up with Rebecca McKee to chat about her Ironman run and why she believes that running less has helped her improve her overall run performance. Listen
The Secret behind Rob Barel's incredible Ironman bike from 2018-04-27T08:30
On today's episode of The Kona Edge we catch up again with Rob Barel to learn about what he has done to get faster on the bike. Suppo...
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How a book dramatically changed the Christine Kachinsky's Ironman swim performance from 2018-04-26T08:20
Today on The Kona Edge we discover how reading one book helped Christine Kachinsky make massive gains in her Ironman swim performance. The Book: Swim Speed Secrets...
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The Paul Lunn Ironman Kona Story from 2018-04-25T05:11
Today on the Kona Edge we head to the United Kingdom to catch up with Paul Lunn to learn more abou this journey into triathlon and what drove him to achieve what he has achieved in Ironman.
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[IMPORTANT UPDATE] What's happening with The Kona Edge? from 2018-04-10T05:21
This is just a quick update from Brad Brown with the latest on what is happening at The Kona Edge... Support The Kona Edge
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Keeping perspective when it comes to your Ironman nutrition from 2018-03-27T17:03
Today on The Kona Edge we chat to Andre Piehl about his approach to nutrition when it comes to triathlon and for Andre it's a matter of perspective. Listen
When the wheels come off on your run from 2018-03-26T15:16
We welcome Alex Rossetti back onto this episode of The Kona Edge to talk about his run in the Ironman World Championships in Kona last year. Things didn't quite go according to plan and we find out...
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Just get out there and ride your bike - Rebecca McKee's Ironman Bike advice from 2018-03-23T14:59
We head back to Alaska today to hear from Rebecca McKee about what she has done to improve her Ironman bike in her triathlon career. ...
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It doesn't matter how good a swimmer you are, there is always room for improvement from 2018-03-22T15:32
Today on The Kona Edge we chat to Rob Barel about some of the things he has done to improve his swimming style and technique after making the transition from being a swimmer to a triathlete. Listen
The Challenges of Life as an Ironman - Christine Kachinsky's Ironman Kona Story from 2018-03-21T18:39
Today on The Kona Edge we get to share Christine Kachinsky's incredible journey to the Ironman World Championships in Kona. Support T...
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Rice cakes are not an Ironman nutrition strategy from 2018-03-20T19:35
On this edition of The Kona Edge we chat with John Wilson about how his Ironman nutrition strategy has evolved over his years in the sport of triathlon. Try...
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Improving your Ironman run when genetics are not on your side from 2018-03-19T15:18
Today on The Kona Edge we touch base with Andre Piehl about the struggles he needs to overcome when it comes to his Ironman run. Andre shares some of the things he does and has had to do in order t...
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A great Ironman bike performance requires you to pay school fees on the bike from 2018-03-16T14:47
We are joined by Alex Rossetti on this edition of The Kona Edge to talk about what it takes to develop a strong performance on your Ironman bike. Listen
Drilling into drills - Rebecca McKee's Ironman swim tips from 2018-03-15T14:38
Today on The Kona Edge we talk swimming and the drills that Rebecca McKee feel you should be doing as part of your Ironman swim training. Listen
Racing the legends to age group racing - The Rob Barel Ironman Kona Story from 2018-03-14T14:55
On this edition of The Kona Edge we catch up with a legend of Ironman triathlon, Rob Barel. Rob raced as a pro for many years and did battle with some of the biggest names in the sport but joins us...
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Reintroducing meat into your Ironman nutrition - Jen Kenney's Nutrition Strategy from 2018-03-13T15:16
Today on The Kona Edge we touch base with Jen Kenney who shares with us how, after years of being a vegetarian, she reintroduced meat into her diet and the impact it has had on her Ironman performa...
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To be a better runner you need to be a better biker from 2018-03-12T18:51
Today on The Kona Edge we chat to John Wilson about some of the things he has done to improve his Ironman run. Support The Kona Edge
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Beast mode on the Ironman Bike from 2018-03-09T19:47
We catch up with Andre Peihl on this edition of The Kona Edge to talk about how he has improved his performance on his Ironman bike.
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Getting technical to better your Ironman swim from 2018-03-08T19:24
Today on The Kona Edge we catch up with Alex Rossetti to find out what he did in the build up to Ironman Kona to improve his Ironman swim. Help Mhlengi Gwala ...
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Kona success depends on your ability to suffer - The Rebecca McKee Ironman story from 2018-03-07T18:56
Today on The Kona Edge Rebecca McKee share her journey to the Ironman World Championships. Rebecca believes you don't need to be the best to race in Kona, but you need to be able to suffer. Listen
Improving day to day nutrition to bump up you're Ironman performance from 2018-03-06T09:08
Today on The Kona Edge we catch up with Diana Hassel about her Ironman Nutrition Strategy. Diana shares some of what has worked for her and what hasn't. Tr...
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Using track and treadmill workouts to improve your Ironman run from 2018-03-05T19:38
Today on The Kona Edge we chat to Jen Kenney about her Ironman run and how and why she incorporates them into her training regime. Su...
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Hills, hills and more hills - John Wilson's Ironman bike secret from 2018-03-02T19:04
John Wilson is a huge fan of riding up hills. He'll hunt them down. He believes hills are the secret to his success. We find out more today on The Kona Edge.
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Consistency - The simple key to improving your Ironman swim from 2018-03-01T18:41
On this edition of The Kona edge we discover what Andre Piehl has done to improve his Ironman swim. Support The Kona Edge
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Taking chances - The Alex Rossetti Ironman Kona Story from 2018-02-28T15:23
Today on The Kona Edge we get to share Alex Rossetti's Ironman World Championships story. Support The Kona Edge
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Fueling for Ironman World Championship success from 2018-02-27T20:25
Today on The Kona Edge we are joined by Keith Garbutt to discuss what it takes from a nutrition perspective to be competitive at the Ironman world championships in Kona. Listen
Hacks to improve your Ironman run from 2018-02-26T20:02
Today on The Kona Edge we catch up with Diana Hassel to discover some of the hacks she employs to improve her Ironman run. Support Th...
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Using off bike strength training to improve your performance on the bike from 2018-02-23T14:41
Today on this episode of The Kona Edge we chat to Jen Kenney about her Ironman Bike and some of the things she has done off the bike in order to improve her Ironman performance on the bike. Listen
The process of improving your Ironman swim from 2018-02-22T14:09
Today on The Kona Edge we catch up with John Wilson about his Ironman swim. John believes that you can always improve your swim, regardless of your age as a triathlete. Listen
The long pull to Kona - The Andre Piehl Ironman World Championships Story from 2018-02-21T18:36
Today on The Kona Edge we get to chat to Andre Piehl who made his first trip to the big island in 2017. Andre shares with us what it takes to qualify and race in the Ironman World Championship in H...
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Investing in a nutrition plan to ensure Ironman success from 2018-02-20T15:16
On today's episode of The Kona Edge we chat to Jodie Browning about her Ironman nutrition strategy. Jodie reveals the best thing she invested in in her Ironman triathlon career. Listen
What does it take to run the perfect Ironman marathon off the bike from 2018-02-19T14:21
On this edition of The Kona Edge we chat to Keith Garbutt about the secret to running a strong marathon in an Ironman. Keith shares a few of the things that he has done to improve his run Listen
The role of bike races in your Ironman bike performance from 2018-02-16T19:30
Today on The Kona Edge we chat to Diana Hassel about her Ironman cycle performance. Diana comes from a bike racing background and she swears by the importance of racing bikes in her Ironman trainin...
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Getting used to swimming with lots of people around you in an Ironman from 2018-02-15T20:17
Today on The Kona Edge we chat to Jen Kenney about getting used to the busyness of an Ironman Swim. Access the Commercial free podcas...
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Spanning Decades - The John Wilson Ironman Kona Story from 2018-02-14T15:19
Today on The Kona Edge we are joined by John Wilson who shares his incredible triathlon journey which span from the 1980's to now. This is how he got to the Ironman World Championships in Kona. Listen
Dialing in your Ironman nutrition for extremely hot races from 2018-02-13T19:30
Today on The Kona Edge Julie Dunkle shares her Ironman nutrition strategies with us and in particular, she reveals her struggles when it comes to fueling in hot races. Listen
Using yoga & pilates to improve your Ironman run from 2018-02-12T14:32
Today on The Kona Edge we chat to Jodie Browning about her Ironman run. Coming from a swimming background, Jodie reveals how yoga and pilates have helped to improve her Ironman run. Listen
Incorporating Time Trials into your Ironman bike training from 2018-02-09T15:18
Today on The Kona Edge Keith Garbutt share with us some of the things he has done to improve his Ironman bike performance including the role that stand alone time trials play. Listen
Incorporating open water swimming in your Ironman training from 2018-02-08T15:17
Today on The Kona Edge we catch up with Diana Hassel and discover why she feels incorporating open water swimming in her Ironman training has been one of the things that really moved the needle on ...
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Why not turn pro at 40 - The Jen Kenney Ironman Kona Story from 2018-02-07T15:26
On this edition of The Kona Edge we catch up with Jen Kenney who raced on the big island as an age grouper and has subsequently decided to turn pro. This is her story. Listen
Making significant changes to your Ironman nutrition from 2018-02-06T15:33
We chat to Richard Lawrie in The Kona Edge today about his transition to a low carb high fat diet and the benefits he's seen since making the switch. Listen
Using strength training to improve your Ironman run from 2018-02-05T15:17
We chat to Julie Dunkle on this episode of The Kona Edge about her Ironman run and in particular how she has used strength training to improve her run performance. Listen
Strength and its impact on your Ironman bike performance from 2018-02-02T15:21
Today on The Kona Edge Jodie Browning shares with us how she uses indoor trainer strength sessions to improve her Ironman bike performance. Listen
The role of a specialist swim coach in your Ironman training from 2018-02-01T19:48
Today on The Kona Edge we chat to Keith Garbutt about the role he sees a specialist swim coach has played in his Ironman triathlon success. Listen
Easing into Ironman - The Diana Hassel Ironman World Championships Story from 2018-01-31T18:50
We get to share another inspiring Ironman story on this edition of The Kona edge when we touch base with Diana Hassel and discover how she was introduced to the sport of triathlon by some of the le...
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Moving from carbs to fat - The Matti Weitz Ironman Nutrition Strategy from 2018-01-30T15:16
We talk fueling on this edition of The Kona Edge with Matti Weitz and discover why Matti moved from fueling on carbs to fueling on fat. Try the new SFuels U...
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Running well as a physically large triathlete from 2018-01-29T17:35
On this edition of The Kona Edge we catch up with Richard Lawrie about the things he has done to improve his running performance, especially as a physically bigger triathlete. Listen
Compounding your Ironman bike gains - Using a smart trainer as well a power meter from 2018-01-26T13:42
Is using a smart trainer and a power meter overkill? As you'll discover on this edition of The Kona Edge we get Julie Dunkle's opinion in using both as part of your Ironman training. Listen
Using Facebook, Google and Youtube to improve your Ironman swim from 2018-01-25T15:18
Today on The Kona Edge we catch up with Jodie Browning to discover her secret to improving her Ironman swim performance. Access the C...
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Training when you can squeeze it in - The Keith Garbutt Ironman World Championship story from 2018-01-24T18:28
Working as an executive in the financial industry Keith Garbutt shares his journey to the Ironman World Championships with us in this edition of The Kona Edge. Listen
Tinkering with your Ironman nutrition strategy as your body changes and ages from 2018-01-23T14:43
On this episode of The Kona Edge we catch up with Susanne Davis once again to learn more about her Ironman nutrition strategy. Susanne shares with us how she still tinkers with her Ironman nutritio...
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Dealing with the last 10kms of your Ironman run from 2018-01-22T21:14
We catch up with Matti Weitz on this edition of The Kona Edge to chat about his Ironman run and in particular dealing with the last 10kms of the marathon in an Ironman. Listen
The secret to riding a sub 5 hour Ironman bike from 2018-01-19T19:14
We chat to Richard Lawrie on this edition of The Kona Edge and discover what it takes to put in a really solid Ironman bike performance. Listen
Mastering swim monotony: The one thing Julie Dunkle does to beat boredom in the pool from 2018-01-18T08:55
Coming from a competitive swimming background it's easy to get really bored in the water. On this edition of episode of The Kona Edge we head back to California to touch base with Julie Dunkle and ...
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How Ironman saved me from anxiety - The Jodie Browning Ironman Kona story from 2018-01-17T15:04
We head to the Outback in Australia today to chat Jodie Browning about her incredible journey to the Ironman World Championships in Kona. Jodie, who lives in the Outback in Australia, reveals some ...
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Heat and how it impacts your Ironman Nutrition Strategy from 2018-01-16T15:22
On today's episode of The Kona Edge we chat to Tracy Markham about her Ironman Nutrition strategy and particularly how the heat in Kona impacted her nutrition plan. Listen
Confidence and how it can impact your Ironman run from 2018-01-15T15:19
On this episode of The Kona Edge we chat to Susanne Davis about her Ironman run and she reveals the role of confidence in Ironman run performance. Listen
If the majority to people are training with power, shouldn't you? from 2018-01-12T15:07
We chat to Matti Weitz today about what has really moved the needle on his Ironman bike performance. Support The Kona Edge
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Not missing a single swim session and technical analysis - Richard Lawrie's Ironman Swim Secrets from 2018-01-11T15:00
Today on The Kona Edge we head back to Port Elizabeth to catch up with Richard Lawrie to discover what he has done to improve his Ironman swim. Listen
The Patience Game - The Julie Dunkle Ironman Kona Story from 2018-01-10T15:20
Success on the big island doesn't come overnight. For some, it is very much a patience game. Julie Dunkle is still chasing the perfect race at the Ironman World Championships. This is her story.
How to get your day to day nutrition dialed in when you travel a lot from 2018-01-09T15:15
On today's edition of The Kona Edge we chat to Jacki Cronin about the issue she is grappling with right now when it comes to her Ironman nutrition. Access ...
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Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner - Our Ironman Contest Winner from 2018-01-08T18:17
On The Kona Edge today we announce the winner of our contest, the prize being an entry into an Ironman distance race to the value of $750. We also catch up with Tracy Markham to chat about her Iron...
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Staying Aero - The key to Ironman bike success from 2018-01-05T13:53
On The Kona Edge today we head to San Diego to catch up with Susanne Davis. Susanne shares a few things she has done during her Ironman career that has improved her performance on the bike. Listen
When Ironman is in your backyard - The Richard Lawrie Ironman Kona Story from 2018-01-04T11:19
We head to Port Elizabeth in South Africa today to learn more about Richard Lawrie and the home of the Ironman 70.3 World Championships in 2018. Born and bred in Nelson Mandela Bay, Richard shares ...
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Working on your swim technique before worrying about swim fitness from 2018-01-03T15:18
On today's edition of The Kona Edge we chat to Matti Weitz about what he has done to move the needle on his Ironman swim. Matti reveals the areas of his swim that he has had to work on most in orde...
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Using fat to fuel - Stefano Passarello's Ironman nutrition secret from 2018-01-02T15:19
We catch up with Stefano Passarello today to talk about what he says is the secret to his Ironman success, an LCHF Ironman Nutrition strategy. Listen
Running yourself into the ground - Avoiding Ironman run burnout from 2018-01-01T19:12
We catch up with Jacki Cronin today to talk about the challenges of running too much and how to avoid doing serious, long-term damage. Read Mor...
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From crutches to Kona - the inspiring Keri Delport's Ironman journey from 2017-12-29T21:35
Today on The Kona Edge we chat to Keri Delport who, against all odds, went from facing a life on crutches to competing in and finishing the Ironman World Championships in Kona. This is her incredib...
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Rugby International to Kona Athlete - Jo Coombe's Ironman story from 2017-12-28T19:17
On this edition of The Kona Edge we meet up with Jo Coombe who has an extremely interesting story to tell on her Ironman journey. Jo comes from an international Rugby background where she played fo...
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Wager to World Champion - The Chris Montross Ironman Story from 2017-12-27T19:02
We get to share another incredible Ironman World Championship journey today. As age groupers, we all struggle with getting our work/family life balance right but today's guest has an added issue to...
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Qualifying for Kona - The Annchen Clarke Ironman World Championships Story from 2017-12-26T19:30
We head to Amsterdam in the Netherlands to catch up with Age Grouper Triathlete Annchen Clarke about her dream of qualifying for Kona and racing the Ironman World Championships. What did it take to...
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Ironman World Championships – The Michael Girard Story from 2017-12-25T19:06
We get to share another incredible Ironman Kona journey on this edition of The Kona Edge. We head to Michigan to catch up with Michael Girard and find out what drove him to triathlon and where the ...
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Kona Commitment - Garron Mosley talks about his Ironman quest from 2017-12-22T19:34
On this edition of The Kona Edge we head to Dublin, Ireland to catch up with Garron Mosley. Garron reveals what it took for him to make his Ironman World Championship dream in Kona a reality. Listen
Two time Ironman Kona World Champion Dan Stubleski from 2017-12-21T19:13
On this episode of the Kona Edge Brad Brown touches base with Dan Stubleski. Dan won his age group at the Ironman World Championships in Kona in 2014 and then went back and defended his title in 20...
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Getting started is what it takes to get to Ironman Kona - The Rob Cummins Story from 2017-12-20T19:45
On this very special edition of The Kona Edge, we meet an amazing athlete. Having lived a life of heavy smoking and drinking and getting into trouble, we learn how Rob Cummings turned his life arou...
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Ironman Age Group World Champion - The Lucy Charles Story from 2017-12-19T19:19
On this episode of The Kona Edge we join Ironman Age Group World Champion, Lucy Charles and follow the incredible story of how an elite swimmer turned to triathlon. Listen
Emergency room to Kona qualifier - The Doug Guthrie Story from 2017-12-18T18:34
On this edition of The Kona Edge go from the emergency room to racing in the Ironman World Championships in Kona. Coming from a pressurised work environment and a life of parties, something had to ...
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Building your power and growing your numbers to get stronger on the Ironman bike from 2017-12-16T09:32
We chat to Tracy Markham on this episode of The Kona Edge to find out what she is working on in order to improve her power numbers on her Ironman bike. Listen
The Matti Weitz Ironman Kona Story from 2017-12-15T19:58
On this edition of The Kona Edge we head to Zurich in Switzerland to learn more about Matti Weitz and his incredible journey to the Ironman World Championships in Kona. Listen
Stress fractures and Ironman nutrition - What you need to know from 2017-12-14T19:41
We talk stress fractures on this episode of The Kona Edge with Rob Dallimore. Rob shares with us how he figured out the cause of his continuous injuries was linked to his nutrition. Listen
Things that move the needle on your Ironman swim from 2017-12-12T14:46
We catch up with Susanne Davis on this edition of The Kona Edge to talk about the things that moved the needle on her Ironman swim. Read M...
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The secret to running a sub 3 hour Ironman marathon from 2017-12-11T15:30
Today on The Kona Edge we find out from Stefano Passarello what it takes to run a sub 3 hour Ironman marathon. Stefano ran a 2:53 marathon in the Ironman world championships in Kona and we discover...
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It's not about the bike, it's all about the base from 2017-12-08T21:21
On this edition of The Kona Edge, we catch up with Jacki Cronin who didn't have a cycling background but shares with us the importance of building a very strong base on the bike. Listen
The role of confidence in the water on your Ironman swim from 2017-12-07T18:29
On this edition of The Kona Edge Tracy Markham returns to talk about her Ironman swim. Growing up playing water polo, Tracy reveals the importance of being confident in the water. Listen
From Olympic Trials to Ironman Kona - The Susanne Davis Triathlon Story from 2017-12-06T15:20
On this episode of The Kona Edge we head to California to learn about what attracted Susanne Davis to the sport of triathlon and eventually 7 visits to the Ironman World Championships in Kona. Wife...
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Sensible and Balanced - Lewis Eccleston's Nutrition philosophy from 2017-12-05T17:59
For our guest today, Lewis Eccleston, it's vital to keep his nutrition strategy as simple as possible. Lewis shares with us his day to day nutrition regime and why he keeps his race day nutrition a...
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Running to power with the Stryd power meter from 2017-12-04T20:12
On this edition of The Kona Edge we chat to Rob Dallimore about something we have never spoke about before, training to power on the run. Get Lower Life Insuran...
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The importance of a low intensity base for your Ironman Bike from 2017-12-01T08:35
We are joined once again by Stefano Passarello to discover the secret to his Ironman bike performance. As with his running Stefano swears by a low intensity training and he shares with us what a sl...
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Starting with 1 length of the pool and building to Ironman Kona from 2017-11-30T08:11
On this episode of The Kona Edge we discover that Jacki Cronin literally went from only being able to swim 1 length of the pool to qualifying to race in the Ironman World Championships in Kona. Listen
The plan to get to the Ironman World Championships - Tracy Markham's Ironman Kona Story from 2017-11-29T18:26
We get to share another fabulous story on this edition of The Kona Edge. We head to Amsterdam to catch up with Tracy Markham to talk about the plan she put in place to get to the big island.
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We celebrate and Matt Cymanski Ironman Nutrition Strategy from 2017-11-28T15:04
On this edition of The Kona Edge we catch up with Matt Cymanski to discover more about this incredible triathlete's Ironman nutrition strategy. Get Lower Life I...
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Negative splits and Ironman Marathons from 2017-11-27T18:58
On this edition of The Kona Edge we talk about running negative splits in Ironman Marathons. Lewis Ecclestone had an incredible run in Kona this year and tells us how he ran a negative split on the...
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Core strength and how it can improve your Ironman bike from 2017-11-24T19:56
On this edition of The Kona Edge we discover why Rob Dallimore believes having a strong core and glutes can make a huge impact on your Ironman bike. Rob shares with us some of the things he's done ...
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How wine barrels and stolen cellphones improved Stefano Passarello's Ironman Swim from 2017-11-23T12:21
We've heard about some interesting techniques to improve your Ironman swim here on The Kona Edge but today's has to be the most unique we've heard. Stefano Passarello reveals how some different adv...
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Dealing with failure in Kona - The Jacki Cronin Ironman Story from 2017-11-22T12:02
On this edition of The Kona Edge we talk about when things don't go according to plan. For Jacki Cronin Ironman Kona 2017 will be one to forget but there are many lessons to be learnt out of it. Th...
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Ben Boyd's Ironman Nutrition Strategy from 2017-11-21T14:57
We head back to Australia today to chat some Ironman nutrition with Ben Boyd. Ben shares with us how he approaches a race as long as an Ironman from a nutrition perspective. Listen
Upping mileage on the run - Matt Cymanski's Ironman run hacks from 2017-11-20T14:43
On this edition of The Kona Edge today we catch up with Matt Cymanski to learn more about the changes he made to his running training in the build up to the Ironman World Championships in Kona. Listen
Getting your Ironman bike to catch up with your run from 2017-11-17T12:11
Back to the UK we go to catch up with Lewis Ecclestone once again. We chat about how he has improved his Ironman bike performance without losing the advantage of a strong run. Listen
The Balance between volume and intensity: swim better with both from 2017-11-16T11:51
We head to New Zealand today to catch up with Rob Dallimore chat about getting the balance between volume and intensity in your Ironman swim. Listen
Zero to Kona in 12 Months - Stefano Passarello's incredible Ironman story from 2017-11-15T11:34
We get to share an incredible Ironman Kona story today. A year ago Stefano Passarello had never done a triathlon. A year later he ran a 2:53 marathon at the Ironman World Championships in Kona. Listen
When is the right time to dial in your Ironman nutrition from 2017-11-14T10:36
We catch up with Tina Eakin and talk about dialing in your Ironman nutrition. Tina admits her nutrition strategy is not what it should be and she reveals the steps she is taking to get on top of it...
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Running less is more - Ben Boyd's Ironman run secret from 2017-11-13T10:34
On The Kona Edge today we catch up with Ben Boyd to learn more about his Ironman run strategy. Besides intervals there is another secret to Ben's running success. Listen
It takes years to become an overnight success - The Rob Dallimore Ironman Kona Story from 2017-11-11T18:17
On this edition of The Kona Edge we head to the North Island in New Zealand to catch up with Rob Dallimore. Rob has been around the sport of triathlon for around two decades. This is his journey to...
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Ironman bike gear with head Dimond designer Matt Cymanski from 2017-11-10T09:05
On this edition of The Kona Edge I chat to Matt Cymanski about the biggest advances he's seen in bicycle design and what he thinks can give you the biggest improvement on their Ironman bike. Listen
Swimming Faster: How Lewis Ecclestone improved his 400m times by more than 25% from 2017-11-09T15:14
On this episode of The Kona Edge we catch up with Lewis Ecclestone who has only been swimming for 5 years and has made huge improvements in his Ironman swim. Listen
Weight - Should it be something you're concerned about when doing Ironman? from 2017-11-07T19:24
On this edition of The Kona Edge we catch up with Rob Mohr again to talk about his Ironman nutrition strategy. In particular we talk about 'race weight' and whether or not you should be concerned a...
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Building mental strength for your Ironman run from 2017-11-06T20:46
On this edition of The Kona Edge we catch up with Tina Eakin to talk about building your mental fortitude for your Ironman run. Read M...
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Ironman Bike Training in a big city - Ben Boyd's bike tips from 2017-11-03T07:31
On this edition of The Kona Edge we head back to Sydney, Australia to catch up with Ben Boyd to discuss the challenges of cycling training in a big city like Sydney. Listen
One big off season swimming block - The secret to Matt Cymanski's Ironman swim improvement from 2017-11-02T08:56
This edition of The Kona Edge sees us catch up with Matt Cymanski to discover what the secret has been to him improving his Ironman swim. In the off season in the year, prior to Matt's Ironman Worl...
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From Building Site to the Big Island - The Lewis Eccleston Ironman Kona Story from 2017-11-01T14:53
We head to Manchester in the United Kingdom to catch up with Lewis Eccleston to learn about his journey to the Ironman World Championships on the big island. Listen
Balance - The secret to Kelly O'Mara's Ironman Nutrition Strategy from 2017-10-31T09:00
On this edition of The Kona Edge we catch up with Kelly O'Mara to chat about her approach to Ironman nutrition. Read More · Listen
The work that is required to maintain a strong Ironman run from 2017-10-30T19:04
We catch up with Rob Mohr on this edition of The Kona Edge. Rob's strength is his run and he reveals what is required in order to keep your strongest discipline as your strength. Listen
Climbing to Kona - Why Tina Eakin prefers hills from 2017-10-27T20:36
Today on The Kona Edge we catch up with Tina Eakin to find out why she has a soft spot for climbing and what it has done for her Ironman bike performance. Listen
Pushing your Ironman swim limits with Ben Boyd from 2017-10-26T07:23
We head down under today on The Kona Edge to catch up with Ben Boyd and discover what he has done to improve his Ironman swim and get faster in the water. Listen
Racing the bike you designed at the Ironman World Champs - The Matt Cymanski Kona Story from 2017-10-25T08:46
Imagine designing your dream time trial bike; and then getting to race it at the Ironman World Championships in Kona. On this edition we chat to head design engineer for Dimond Bikes Matt Cymanski ...
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Common sense fueling strategies for Ironman triathletes from 2017-10-24T12:11
Ironman nutrition should not be rocket science, at least according to Colin Cook. Colin reveals his common sense Ironman nutrition fueling strategies that'll help you race better. Listen
Blowing up on the Ironman run? This is what Kelly O'Mara did to finish strong from 2017-10-23T08:34
We are joined by self confessed trail junkie Kelly O'Mara on this episode of The Kona Edge today and Kelly reveals what she has done to prevent herself from blowing up on The Ironman Run, Listen
Don't miss the roll down ceremony - Ben Boyd's Ironman Kona Story from 2017-10-21T12:07
We head down under on this edition of The Kona Edge to catch up with Ben Boyd who raced in his maiden Ironman World Championships this year. Ben is living proof why you should never miss a roll dow...
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The one thing that helped Rob Mohr become a well rounded triathlete from 2017-10-20T18:52
On The Kona Edge today we chat to Rob Mohr about moving from being a runner who owns a bicycle and swims occasionally to an all-round triathlete. Rob reveals THE biggest tweak to his training that ...
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What does it take to shave 20 minutes off your Ironman Kona swim? from 2017-10-19T20:25
We catch up with Tina Eakin who's swim has improved drastically since she took up the sport of triathlon. On The Kona Edge today we find out what has brought those improvements about. Listen
Ensure Meal Replacement Shakes - Barry Oelofsen's Ironman Nutrition secret from 2017-10-17T07:45
We catch up with Barry Oelofsen on this episode of The Kona Edge to chat about his Ironman nutrition strategy. Barry reveals how he uses Ensure as a part of his Ironman race day nutrition strategy....
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What to do on the backend of your Ironman bike to ensure a good Ironman run from 2017-10-16T08:01
On this edition of The Kona Edge we chat to Colin Cook and discover what he does towards the backend of his Ironman bike that sets him up for success on his Ironman run. Listen
Using high intensity bike sessions to improve your Ironman bike from 2017-10-13T08:25
We are joined by Kelly O'Mara on this edition of The Kona Edge to chat about her Ironman Bike. Kelly reveals how high intensity bike workouts in the off season has really improved her Ironman Bike....
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Consistency plus Masters Swim Squad equals Rob Mohr's Ironman Swim Success from 2017-10-12T20:41
Today on the podcast Rob Mohr reveals the secret making big gains on his Ironman swim. The two aspects he credits most is joining a masters swim squad and swimming consistently.
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From alcoholism to Ironman - Tina Eakin's inspiring Ironman Kona story from 2017-10-11T22:15
Today on The Kona Edge we get to share another incredible, inspiring Ironman story. Tina Eakin joins us today and shares her trials and tribulations on her journey to the Ironman World Championship...
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Ironman on a plant based diet - Zach Carr's Ironman nutrition hacks from 2017-10-10T14:15
We catch up with Zach Carr who has made the switch to racing Ironman on a plant based diet. We discover what works and what doesn't when it comes to his Ironman nutrition strategy.
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Posture - What to change when the Ironman run gains don't come from 2017-10-09T09:37
On The Kona Edge today we head to Australia to catch up with Barry Oelofsen about his Ironman run. Barry is great runner but is frustrated by the lack of gains on his run and shares with us today w...
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The Power of Power - Why Colin Cook thinks you shouldn't be training without one from 2017-10-06T12:47
We catch up with Colin Cook on this edition of The Kona Edge to find out what he believes to be his secret weapon when it comes to his Ironman bike - The power of training with power.
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Turning yourself into an open water swimmer with Kelly O'Mara from 2017-10-05T20:52
On this edition of the we catch up Kelly O'Mara and discover how she has modified her swim technique to turn herself into an open water swimmer as opposed to a pool swimmer.
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Ironman in the Big Apple - The Rob Mohr Ironman Kona Story from 2017-10-04T13:47
On this edition of The Kona Edge we head to New York City to discover more about Rob Mohr and the journey he took to get to the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii.
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What Lymes Disease taught Bob McRae about Ironman Nutrition from 2017-10-03T13:07
On this episode of The Kona Edge Bob McRae shares how his struggle with Lymes disease has impacted on his Ironman nutrition and how that can help you.
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Running Form - Zach Carr's Secret Ironman Run Weapon from 2017-10-02T14:13
On this edition of The Kona Edge we catch up with Zach Carr as he reveals how he has improved his running form and the incredible impact it has had on his Ironman run.
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How diving into the numbers can improve your Ironman bike from 2017-09-29T16:46
We catch up with Barry Oelofsen on this edition of The Kona Edge to talk about his Ironman bike. Barry shares with us how diving into the numbers has improved his performance on two wheels.
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Improving your feel in the water - Colin Cook's Ironman Swim tips from 2017-09-28T12:30
We catch up with Colin Cook on this edition of The Kona Edge to talk about his Ironman swim. We chat about feel in the water and the changes you need to make between pool and open water swimming.
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Bouncing back from burn out and turning pro - The Kelly O'Mara Ironman Kona Story from 2017-09-27T11:11
On this edition of The Kona Edge we catch up with Kelly O'Mara about her journey into the sport of triathlon. After taking a break from the sport Kelly returned stronger and more motivated than eve...
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How 'out there' is your Ironman Nutrition strategy? from 2017-09-26T17:18
We chat to Amy Farrell on this edition of The Kona Edge about her Ironman nutrition plan. She shares the unusual Ironman nutrition strategy with us.
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Ironman Run - Find your winning recipe from 2017-09-25T20:28
The Kona Edge chats to Bob McRae today about his Ironman run. Bob shares his strategy of training on the treadmill and translating that onto the road.
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How to use hard workouts to build confidence on the Ironman bike from 2017-09-22T17:44
We chat to Zach Carr on this edition of The Kona Edge and discover how he uses his hardest Ironman bike workouts in training to build confidence ahead of Ironman race day.
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How just one big swimming block can turn your Ironman swim around from 2017-09-21T17:32
On this edition of The Kona Edge we talk about how one big block of swimming turned Barry Oelofsen's Ironman swim performance around. Find out what drove the decision and what it did for his swimming.
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The art of juggling family, work and triathlon - The Colin Cook Ironman Kona Story from 2017-09-20T17:13
Not only is Colin Cook a fantastic triathlete but he's also a husband, father and all round great guy. On this edition of The Kona Edge Colin shares how he balances a busy work/life schedule with t...
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Is Ironman Nutrition an art or a science? from 2017-09-19T20:43
Today on The Kona Edge we chat to Kevin Portmann about his Ironman nutrition plan. Kevin reveals the decision to invest in a sports nutritionist and gain the maximum benefit in his Ironman performa...
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Do you need to be running stand-alone marathons when training for an Ironman? from 2017-09-18T21:17
We chat to Amy Farrell about her Ironman run strategy today on The Kona Edge. She shares with us the reason how stand-alone marathons prepare you for your Ironman run.
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What does strength on the Ironman bike really mean? from 2017-09-15T16:58
Today on The Kona Edge, Bob McRae shares tips on how to get the best out of your shorter Ironman Bike training sessions.
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Swim secrets from an Ironman age grouper champion from 2017-09-14T20:12
Zach Carr was the first Age Grouper home at Ironman Wisconsin this past weekend. I caught up with him to find out what he has done to improve his Ironman swim.
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From the pub to PR's - Barry Oelofsen's Ironman Kona Story from 2017-09-13T20:32
Barry Oelofsen began his Ironman triathlon journey after drunken night out in a pub in London. Since then, much has changed. Ironman is now as much a part of Barry's life as eating and sleeping. Th...
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Building a structured Ironman Nutrition plan to help you race better from 2017-09-12T17:04
On this edition of The Kona Edge we catch up with Hayden Armstrong to chat about his approach to Ironman Nutrition. Hayden shares with us how he has, over the years, created a structured a nutritio...
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Patience plus commitment equals Ironman run success for Kevin Portmann from 2017-09-11T13:08
We chat to Kevin Portmann about his Ironman run today on The Kona Edge. Kevin shares his frustration when it comes to reaching his run numbers but reveals the value of patience and commitment.
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Mix your Ironman bike training up to get the best out of your body from 2017-09-08T17:07
Amy Farrell shares valuable tips on improving your Ironman bike here on The Kona Edge. We find out how mixing things up in our Ironman bike training can improve performance.
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Focus on correcting one thing at a time for greater gains in your Ironman swim from 2017-09-07T16:57
We are joined on The Kona Edge by Bob McRae to talk about Ironman swim sessions. Bob shares the challenges he has faced during his illness and improving his Ironman swim performance. He also reveal...
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Setting the trend in a family of 9 - The Zack Carr Ironman Story from 2017-09-06T18:43
Zack Carr joins us on The Kona Edge to chat about his Ironman story, Coming from a family of 9 children and leading a very unhealthy lifestyle, Zach shares the decision to enter the world of Ironman.
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What makes you nutritionally efficient on Ironman race day? from 2017-09-05T14:03
We chat to Sara Fix on this edition of The Kona Edge about her Ironman nutrition strategy and training your body to do what you need it to do. Sara reveals why you should know what your nutrition  ...
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The go until you blow strategy doesn't work on your Ironman run from 2017-09-04T20:24
Today on The Kona Edge Hayden Armstrong shares some of his most valuable tips on his Ironman run. He reveals the benefits of incorporating Pilates into his training schedule.
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The role of going long in your Ironman bike training from 2017-09-01T16:46
On this edition of The Kona Edge we catch up with Kevin Portmann and find out what it is that helps him achieve his Ironman bike times. Kevin shares his gear preferences with us and tells how it im...
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Ironman Swim - Getting help on form to get comfortable in the water from 2017-08-31T21:16
Amy Farrell joins us here on The Kona Edge to chat about her Ironman swim gains. Amy reveals how to get comfortable in the water and avoid the panic.
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Triathlon saved my life - The Bob McRae Ironman Kona Story from 2017-08-30T21:03
Today on The Kona Edge we catch up with Bob McRae who shares an incredibly inspiring Ironman story with us. Being ready to race Ironman, Bob shares the challenges of his debilitating disease with us.
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Don't get frazzled when your Ironman Nutrition plan goes wrong from 2017-08-29T11:40
We chat to Jackie Foley on this edition of The Kona Edge about her Ironman nutrition strategy. She shares how she balances her liquids and solids for optimum race performance.
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Ironman Run - Get your run fitness in shape with endurance from 2017-08-28T18:00
Today on The Kona Edge, we chat to  Sara Fix about her Ironman run injuries and the strategies she put in place to overcome them.
Sara shares her favourite Ironman run workout that helps t...
Ironman Bike - Losing the most time when you get it wrong from 2017-08-25T18:00
Hayden Armstrong joins us today on The Kona Edge and shares how riding the long stuff and doing hill climbs put you into the hurt box.
Hayden also reveals the best workouts to toughen up y...
Ironman Swim - Change your race day dynamic from 2017-08-24T18:00
Kevin Portmann chats to The Kona Edge about his Ironman swim where he shares the benefits of investing in a swim coach as well as joining a Master's group.
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Redemption following a 12 year break from Kona - The Amy Farrell Ironman Story from 2017-08-23T13:31
Amy Farrell joins us to chat about her Ironman story and how she redeemed herself after a 12 year break from triathlon.
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Ironman Nutrition and ketosis - What is the deal? from 2017-08-22T21:11
Rob Hill joins us today on The Kona Edge and shares the secret to his Ironman nutrition success. He reveals what his Ironman nutrition strategy is on this Ironman podcast.
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Embrace the Ironman Run when you don't come from a run background from 2017-08-21T18:00
Jackie Foley chats to The Kona Edge about how she avoids injuries in her Ironman run training.
She shares how splitting her long run into 2 shorter runs helps her maintain the distance and...
Ironman Bike - Tips on building that big body system from 2017-08-18T18:00
Today on The Kona Edge, Sara Fix shares all the tips and tricks on how to build the big body system when it comes to your Ironman bike.
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Ironman Swim - If it's not hurting then it's not working from 2017-08-17T18:00
We are joined on The Kona Edge by Hayden Armstrong to talk about building strength and endurance in your Ironman swim.
Hayden shares the secret on how to build confidence in your Ironman s...
The inspiration to turn pro - The Kevin Portmann Ironman Story from 2017-08-16T14:14
Today Kevin Portmann joins us on The Kona Edge and shares his inspirational Ironman Story going from age grouper to turning pro.
It's certainly a tough decision to give up your day job and...
Could breakfast for dinner sort out your Ironman Nutrition GI issues? from 2017-08-15T17:20
We catch up with Ben Fuqua today on The Kona Edge and chat about his Ironman nutrition plan. Ben shares his interesting and different Ironman nutrition strategy with us and it may just help some of...
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Rob Hill's secret to having a great Ironman run off of the bike from 2017-08-14T19:53
We chat to Rob Hill about his Ironman run performance today on The Kona Edge. Rob shares his strategy to reduce injuries and chats about his favourite Ironman run workout that helps him improve per...
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Surviving your long Ironman bike rides on the indoor trainer from 2017-08-11T18:00
Jackie Foley chats to The Kona Edge about her Ironman Bike training on the indoor trainer and the reasons that drove her to this. Jackie shares her favourite Ironman Bike workouts with us.
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Sara Fix's Ironman swim tips for adult onset swimmers from 2017-08-10T18:00
We are joined on The Kona Edge by Sara Fix to talk about Ironman swim struggles. Sara does not come from a swimming background, but works tirelessly to improve her Ironman swim performance.
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5 Consecutive Kona races for Hayden Armstrong - This is his Ironman Story from 2017-08-09T12:40
Today Hayden Armstrong joins us on The Kona Edge to chat about his Ironman story. Surviving a serious car accident he shares with us his goal of completing 5 consecutive Kona races. Â He tells what ...
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LCHF Ironman Nutrition: Racing & Training on the Low Carb High Fat Diet from 2017-08-08T21:02
Today on The Kona Edge, we catch up with Wes Thompson to chat about his approach to his Ironman nutrition.Â
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Irrational anger and how to it can improve your Ironman run from 2017-08-07T17:20
We chat to Ben Fuqua about his Ironman run today on The Kona Edge. Ben shares with us how irrational anger fires him up to run faster.
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The Grind: Low cadence and big gears to improve your Ironman bike from 2017-08-04T18:00
We catch up with Rob Hill on The Kona Edge today, as he reveals some of the workout that he feels gives him the edge on the Ironman Bike.Â
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Keeping volume while working on your Ironman swim technique from 2017-08-03T18:00
Today on The Kona Edge Jackie Foley joins us once again to chat about her Ironman swim volume and technique. Jackie comes from a competitive swimming background and still believes that volume and t...
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Making triathlon your life - Sara Fix's Ironman Kona Story from 2017-08-02T18:00
The Kona Edge heads  off to Chicago to catch up with Sara Fix an chat about her Ironman story. Sara, a wife and mother 3, has been to Kona 5 times and she has a cool Ironman story.
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Ironman Nutrition: The foundation for Ironman triathlon success from 2017-08-01T14:00
Kristian Hindkjaer comes from a Sports Science background. On this edition of The Kona Edge he shares why Ironman nutrition is one of the most important things to focus on.
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Why Wes Thompson runs trails to improve his ironman run from 2017-07-31T14:00
Today on The Kona Edge, we find out from Wes Thompson what it is in his Ironman run training that gives him that buzz. Wes also reveals the role that strength training plays in his Ironman run.
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Quality Ironman bike workouts on the indoor trainer from 2017-07-28T18:00
Here on The Kona Edge we chat to Ben Fuqua about his Ironman bike. Ben shares the reasons why he selected to do his Ironman bike sessions on an indoor trainer. We also find out what his strategy wa...
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Volume vs Technique: When to work on what in your Ironman swim from 2017-07-27T18:00
It's the age old Ironman swim debate: Volume or Technique? On this edition of the Kona Edge we chat to Rob Hill and discover his thoughts on the matter.
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From backstroke to the big Island - The Jackie Foley Ironman Kona Story from 2017-07-26T14:00
Jackie Foley comes from a competitive swimming background and today shares with The Kona Edge why she feels she has unfinished business on the big island.
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Get scientific with your Ironman nutrition for optimum performance and recovery from 2017-07-25T14:00
Today on The Kona Edge we chat to Federica de Nicola about her Ironman nutrition plan. Federica shares with us why she is scientifically precise with her nutrition before, during and after training...
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Avoiding injury and getting mentally stronger on your Ironman Run from 2017-07-24T16:07
We chat to Kristian Hindkjaer about his Ironman run today on The Kona Edge and he shares the secret to hanging on in his Ironman run and what his strategy is to remain injury free.
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Putting a sting in your Ironman bike workouts with Wes Thompson from 2017-07-21T14:00
Wes Thompson shares with us here on The Kona Edge, how to put the sting into your Ironman bike workouts. He reveals the value of doing your mid-week workout on the Wahoo Kickr indoor trainer.
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Ben Fuqua's Ironman swim hack: Simulate race conditions in your swim sets from 2017-07-20T11:09
What is the secret to swimming a sub 60 minute Ironman swim? According to Ben Fuqua it is simulating race conditions in every swim set.Â
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From modest beginnings to the Ironman World Champs - Rob Hill's Kona story from 2017-07-19T14:57
Although it took him 6 Ironman attempts before qualifying for Kona he persisted with consistency and patience and then he was rewarded. On this edition of The Kona Edge we touch base with Rob Hill ...
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Commit to becoming a student of your Ironman nutrition from 2017-07-18T21:47
We chat to Rodolphe von Berg on this edition of The Kona Edge about his Ironman nutrition plan. He reveals his success to his Ironman nutrition strategy over the last 40 years.
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When your hated Ironman run session benefit you the most from 2017-07-17T21:57
We chat to Federica de Nicola about her Ironman run today on The Kona Edge. We find out why Federica started doing Yoga and why she was encouraged to run barefoot.
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Analysis and focus leads to great improvements on your Ironman bike from 2017-07-14T16:02
Kristian Hindkjaer chats about his Ironman bike. He shares his strategy to improving his performance and reveals how to save time with lower watts.
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Ironman swim tips with Wes Thompson from 2017-07-13T14:54
On this edition of The Kona Edge we head to New South Wales in Australia to catch up with Wes Thompson and discover what he has done to improve his Ironman swim.
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The teaching triathlete - The Ben Fuqua Ironman Kona Story from 2017-07-12T21:12
We head to Dallas, Texas to catch up with Ben Fuqua on this episode of The Kona Edge.
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Using your own research to come up with a unique Ironman nutrition strategy from 2017-07-11T10:52
Riana Robertson reveals how she came up with a unique Ironman nutrition strategy by doubling down on what works and doesn't work for her during an Ironman.Â
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Crucial Ironman run tips to guarantee running deep into your triathlon career from 2017-07-10T10:52
We chat to Rodolphe von Berg on today's Kona Edge Podcast about how he has remained fast, fit and relatively injury free over 4 decades of racing Ironman triathlon.
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Catapulting your Ironman Bike to the next level with Federica de Nicola from 2017-07-07T14:39
Federica de Nicola reveals THE biggest thing that has catapulted her Ironman bike to the next level on this edition of The Kona Edge.
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Brilliant off season hack to improve your Ironman Swim from 2017-07-06T09:12
As an adult onset swimmer Kristian Hindkjaer reveals how he became a student of swimming technique. Kristian also tells us about the brilliant off season hack he uses to get better in the off season.
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Trading surfing for an Ironman lifestyle - The Wes Thompson Ironman Story from 2017-07-05T15:05
Today on The Kona Edge we catch up  Wes Thompson who shares with us why he gave up a lifetime of surfing to pursue the Ironman lifestyle.
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Dialling in your Ironman Nutrition with James Burke from 2017-07-04T13:40
James Burke follows a very basic Ironman nutrition strategy. Yet he continues to invest time and energy into perfecting his training and race day nutrition. Today he shares mistakes he has learned ...
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Patron Winner Announcement & Investing in gadgets to keep you motivated from 2017-07-03T21:00
Today on The Kona Edge, Riana Robertson shares the benefit of using a power running meter to help keep her motivated on her Ironman Run. We also announce the winner of out very first Kona Edge Patr...
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Hone your Ironman bike skills by racing and not only training from 2017-06-30T18:13
Today on The Kona Edge, Rodolphe von Berg shares what he believes is the secret to becoming a stronger triathlete: Racing bikes like a cyclist.
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Last of the best or first of the worst - What's better for your Ironman Swim? from 2017-06-29T11:13
Today Federica de Nicola joins us on The Kona Edge to talk about her strategy to improve her Ironman swim. She shares how swimming against elite swimmers has given her the greatest gains in her Iro...
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Heavy Metal bass player turns Ironman – The Kristian Hindkjaer Ironman Kona Stor from 2017-06-28T21:21
We head to Denmark for the first time on the podcast to catch up with a heavy metal bass player from Denmark who turned Ironman . This is Kristian Hindkjaer's Ironman story.
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Ironman Nutrition – Fuel correctly, train properly, race fantastically from 2017-06-27T13:31
Often we over analyse our Ironman nutrition, particularly on race day. Desi Dickinson shares some valuable advice on how to keep it simple and balanced.
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Avoiding injury on your Ironman run by improving your strength and conditioning from 2017-06-26T20:14
Strength and conditioning is often neglected by a lot of triathletes but it can make a huge difference to your Ironman run if you're injury prone. James Burke returns to share his tips to stay inju...
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Using standalone cycling races to improve your skill on two wheels from 2017-06-23T13:42
Today on The Kona Edge, Riana Robertson shares the importance of riding on the road in bunches. She emphasises the skills and bike awareness you can learn from other cyclists to improve on your Iro...
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Swimming naked - Is that that key to improving your Ironman swim? from 2017-06-22T22:14
We head back to France to catch up with Rodolphe von Berg who reveals his secret to swimming better. Or does he?
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Taking on a dare and falling in love with Ironman – Federica de Nicola's Kona St from 2017-06-21T13:42
What started on a whim has turned into a love affair of epic proportions for med student Federica de Nicola. Hailing from Milan in Italy Federica share her passion for the Ironman and the sport of ...
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Balance: The key to a sustainable Ironman nutrition strategy from 2017-06-20T16:43
As much as dialling your Ironman nutrition in is important, for Meghan Fillnow keeping things in balance is the key to creating a sustainable Ironman nutrition strategy.
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Ironman run tips: Make you hard runs even harder and your easy runs easier from 2017-06-19T16:39
Desi Dickinson joins us and shares some of the things she has done to improve her Ironman run over time including building a solid base and pushing harder on the hard sessions.
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Using a Wahoo Kickr and Zwift to improve your Ironman bike from 2017-06-16T10:36
Pressed for time? Concerned about your safety riding outdoors? James Burke shares the secret weapons he's used to improve his Ironman bike: A Wahoo kickr and Zwift subscription.
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Ironman Swim Hack: Make your swim sets outcome and goal driven from 2017-06-15T17:33
We are joined on The Kona Edge by Riana Robertson and chat about her Ironman Swim. Riana shares how her Ironman Swim improved after she joined a swim squad and hired a coach. She also reveals why s...
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Racing across 4 decades - The Rodolphe von Berg Ironman Kona stroy from 2017-06-14T17:44
Rodolphe von Berg first raced the Ironman World Championships on Kona in the 1980's and plans to continue going back for at least the next 20 years. With a Ironman career spanning over four decades...
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Take time to formulate an Ironman nutrition plan from 2017-06-13T10:24
We catch up with Damien Coad to chat about his approach to his Ironman nutrition. Damien reveals why it's important to take the time to formulate a nutrition plan that will enable you to race to th...
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Don't neglect your strong triathlon discipline - Build on it from 2017-06-12T16:33
It's easy to neglect your strongest triathlon discipline but for Meghan Fillnow it is important to build on her Ironman run strength. She tells us why.
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Ironman Bike Hacks: Ride to feel, not power from 2017-06-09T21:11
For Desi Dickinson learning to race on feel has been of utmost importance. Find out why she doesn't think gadgets give you the edge.
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Using tools in the pool to ramp up your Ironman swim from 2017-06-08T20:45
James Burke is a phenomenal swimmer. Today on The Kona Edge he shares some tips and tricks with us and tells of things he's done over time that has helped him improve in his Ironman swim.
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Country girl to Kona glory - Riana Robertson's Ironman Story from 2017-06-07T20:51
We chat to Riana Robertson about her journey from small town South Africa to racing on the biggest stage in Ironman triathlon. This is her story.
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Keep your Ironman Nutrition Simple - Figure out how to fuel your body from 2017-06-06T18:50
Today we discover how easy it is to correct your Ironman nutrition mistakes. Maarten Seghers shares the secret to keeping his Ironman nutrition as simple as possible.
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Mental diagnostics: Tools to run more efficiently from 2017-06-05T17:06
We touch base with Damien Coad to discover what he has done over time to improve his Ironman run as well as the mental diagnostic checklist he uses to run more efficiently.
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Forging Steel: Becoming Mentally tough on your Ironman bike from 2017-06-02T14:00
Being the longest, time wise, of the 3 Ironman disciplines, it's important to improve your mental fortitude in order to improve your Ironman bike times. Meghan Fillnow shares her tips to get faster...
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Ironman Swim Hack: Spend time working on your strengths from 2017-06-01T14:00
As athletes we tend to focus on trying to improve our weaknesses but Desi Dickinson believes we should double down on our strengths if we want to become better ironman triathletes.
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Balancing work, life, family and triathlon - The James Burke Ironman Kona Story from 2017-05-31T14:30
As a busy sales executive, James Burke shares his love for the sport of triathlon and how he balances family life, work and training.
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Low Carb High Fat - Is LCHF the way to race an Ironman? from 2017-05-30T14:00
Arlene Ayoub shares reasons why she cut sugar from her nutrition and added back the good fats. We discover how eating correctly enhanced her endurance and energy.
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Combining consistency and core strength to improve your Ironman run from 2017-05-29T14:00
For Maarten Seghers the key to a strong Ironman run is a combination between consistency and a strong core. Listen to this edition of The Kona Edge to find out more.
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Learning to race on perceived effort on your Ironman bike from 2017-05-26T14:00
Today, The Kona Edge takes us back to Australia where Damien Coad shares his experiences of Ironman bike racing. Having recently started training with a Power meter he warns about learning to use i...
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From failing a swim ability test to Ironman Kona - This is how Meghan did it from 2017-05-25T14:00
Having failed a swim ability test, Meghan Fillnow shares with us how she has made massive gains on her Ironman swim.
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Trading Team Sports for Triathlon – The Desi Dickinson Ironman Kona Story from 2017-05-24T11:57
Why not me? That's the question Desi Dickinson asked herself after she traded her love of ball sports for the Ironman lifestyle.
She shares her journey into triathlon on this edition of Th...
Ironman Nutrition Hacks - Racing Ironman Triathlons as a Vegan from 2017-05-23T14:00
For Jen Koester, being a vegan posed a challenge to her Ironman nutrition. Jen reveals on this edition of The Kona Edge how she manages and some of the benefits she gained after cutting meat out of...
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Ironman Run – It doesn’t get easier, you just get faster from 2017-05-22T14:00
Arlene Ayoub shares her secret to mixing things up in her Ironman run training. Even though she doesn't do long hills, the variety she adds helps her improve and strengthen her Ironman run.
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Secrets to a fast Ironman Bike: How Maarten Seghers went under 5 hours from 2017-05-19T14:00
What does it take to ride a fast Ironman bike leg? Maarten Seghers reveals on this edition of The Kona Edge what it takes to ride a sub 5 hour Ironman bike.
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Using your Ironman Swim Fitness to benefit all of the triathlon disciplines from 2017-05-18T14:00
Having a strong Ironman swim will benefit every aspect of your Ironman performance. Damien Coad joins us today and shares some valuable open water tips and why the term swim fit is so important.
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From Tennis to Triathlon – Meghan Fillnow’s journey to Ironman Kona from 2017-05-17T20:31
Meghan Fillnow transitioned to the sport of triathlon after playing competitive tennis for many years. Meghan and Brad chat extensively about what it takes mentally to be a competitive Ironman Age ...
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Ironman Nutrition - Knowing what your body needs from 2017-05-16T14:00
We chat to Tim Rea about his Ironman nutrition. He shares why he splits his hydration and calories into 2 different sources, rather than relying on gels or bars.
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Love, patience and variety - Jen Koester's tri-factor Ironman run improver from 2017-05-15T14:00
Learning to love your Ironman run is one of Jen Koester's secrets to performing well in the sport of triathlon. Jen also shares how patience and variety have played an integral part in her success.
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Say Watt? Improve your Ironman bike by pushing more power from 2017-05-12T14:00
Arlene Ayoub revels how she uses steady state and seated workouts pushing big watts to increase her strength on her Ironman bike.
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Using your off season to improve swim technique and maintain consistency from 2017-05-11T14:00
We've spoken about the role of consistency and good technique when it comes to your Ironman swim. Ironman age grouper Maarten Seghers share how he takes care of both in the off season.
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From Volunteer to Ironman Triathlete - The Damien Coad Kona Story from 2017-05-10T20:11
Damien Coad lives and trains in Cairns. It is hot. It is humid. He shares with us how he was inspired from volunteering in an Ironman event, to racing it.
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Ignore your Ironman race weight and focus on optimal nutrition from 2017-05-09T22:55
Much focussed is placed on reducing your race weight as much as possible but for Ben Rudson it is more important to focus on optimal Ironman nutrition.
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Ironman run hacks: How to bounce back when injuries strike from 2017-05-08T22:56
We all get injured at some stage of our Ironman triathlon career. Tim Rea shares his strategies to deal with injury treatment and prevention when it impacts your Ironman run.
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Patience: Jen Koester's secret to getting faster in her Ironman bike from 2017-05-05T21:43
We've often said that consistency is the secret to getting faster on your Ironman bike but for Jen Koester it's all about patience. This is what she's done to improve her Ironman bike.
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Make your Ironman Swim a constant work in progress to swim faster from 2017-05-04T21:43
What does it take to get better in the water and improve your Ironman swim? We chat to Arlene Ayoub about what she has done to get faster in the water.
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From Belgium to the Big Island - Maarten Seghers' Ironman Kona Story from 2017-05-03T16:54
We head to Belgium for the first time to catch up with Maarten Seghers who reveals the two things that got him to Kona, consistency and discipline. This is his Ironman story.
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Ironman Nutrition: Plan your race and then race your plan from 2017-05-02T16:47
We all make Ironman nutrition mistakes, but it is what you learn from them is what matters. Today multiple Ironman age group world champion Lisbeth Kenyon shares the biggest nutrition lessons she h...
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Mental training sessions are critical to improve your Ironman run from 2017-05-01T17:11
Building mental strength is vital to become a competitive Ironman age grouper. Ben Rudson shares what he does to toughen up mentally on his Ironman run.
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Ironman Bike – There is no substitute for hard cycling workouts from 2017-04-28T16:48
Mixing up his cycling workouts is what keep's Tim Rea engaged on the Ironman bike. This talented young Aussie returns to reveal the things he has done over time to improve his Ironman bike.
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Active recovery and your Ironman Swim - What's the deal? from 2017-04-27T16:06
Using her swim training as active recovery, Jen Koester shares some of her favourite Ironman swim workouts and what she has done over time to improve her swim.
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A Grandmother with Grand Ironman Ambitions - Arlene Ayoub's Ironman Story from 2017-04-26T17:01
We talk about longevity in the sport of Ironman with Arlene Ayoub today. Arlene is a wife, mom and grandmother and today she shares her Ironman story on The Kona Edge.
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Avoiding processed food on the way to Ironman Nutrition success from 2017-04-25T16:19
We go all in on Ironman nutrition with Richard Thompson. Richard shares his triathlon nutrition strategy by avoiding processed foods and using whole food sources wherever possible.
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Run Better: Increased self confidence and hard Ironman running workouts from 2017-04-24T16:44
Improving your self confidence (and hard Ironman running workouts) is something Lisbeth Kenyon believes has helped her improve her Ironman run over time.
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Ironman cycling workout to help regulate your heart rate and effort from 2017-04-21T17:14
Today Ben Rudson shares the cycling workout he uses that enables him to keep his heart rate regulated while racing an Ironman.
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Don't ignore your Ironman swim if you come from a strong swimming background from 2017-04-20T20:45
If you come from a strong swimming background it is important not to ignore your Ironman swim, that according to Tim Rae.
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[SPECIAL EDITION] What's going on at The Kona Edge? from 2017-04-20T16:32
In this special edition of the podcast Brad Brown shares some of the plans going forward for the podcast as well as the platform as a whole.
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When everything you do is competitive - Jen Koester's Ironman Kona Story from 2017-04-19T17:08
We chat to Ironman age grouper Jen Koester about her journey into the sport of Ironman triathlon. This is her Ironman story.
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Planning your Ironman nutrition, having a backup and being adaptable from 2017-04-18T14:00
The Kona Edge chats to Lars Petter Stormo about his Ironman nutrition. He shares the importance of planning, having a backup and being adaptable.
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Going from a 3:40 to a 3:10 Ironman Marathon: How did Richard Thompson do it? from 2017-04-17T14:00
Going from a 3:40 Ironman marathon to a 3:10 is tough but Richard Thompson has done it. On this edition of The Kona Edge he reveals what he did to shave 30 minutes off his marathon time.
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Cycling hack: Cut junk miles and make your Ironman bike session count from 2017-04-14T14:00
Cut junk miles. That is just one of the cycling hacks Lisbeth Kenyon shared with the The Kona Edge. Listen to the podcast to find out how else she improved her Ironman bike.
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Control and balance - The keys to swimming faster in your Ironman swim from 2017-04-13T14:00
According to Ironman age grouper Ben Rudson, improving your control and balance is the key to swimming faster in your Ironman swim.
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Turning from Rugby to Triathlon - Tim Rea's Ironman Kona Story from 2017-04-12T16:51
After a serious rugby injury put paid to a potential career in the sport, Tim Rea turned to triathlon and found his home. This is his journey to the Ironman World Championships in Kona and beyond.
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How Claire Davis built a customizable nutrition plan with Infinit Nutrition from 2017-04-11T14:00
We chat customizable Ironman nutrition today with Claire Davis. Claire has designed her own triathlon nutrition race plan using Infinit Nutrition.
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Ironman Run success is set up in the last 30km of your Ironman bike from 2017-04-10T14:00
Lars Petter Stormo reveals how the last 30km on the Ironman bike can make or break your Ironman run and some mental hacks to help you run better later on.
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Building a solid base to improve your Ironman bike race performance from 2017-04-07T14:00
You’ve heard about the importance of building a solid base when building fro your Ironman bike and on this edition of The Kona Edge, Richard Thompson shares how his base has really improved his Iro...
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Spend more time in the water if you want to improve your Ironman Swim from 2017-04-06T14:00
If you want to improve your Ironman or half ironman swim, you need to spend time in the water. That’s according to Lisbeth Kenyon who joins us to chat about her Ironman Swim.
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Keeping triathlon in the family - Ben Rudson's Ironman Kona Story from 2017-04-05T18:00
Ben Rudson joins us today from freezing Canada and shares his Ironman journey with us. We learn about respecting Ironman and how to deal with failure. We learn about creating a library of past mist...
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Best Ironman Nutrition Tips: Learn to race, not to train from 2017-04-04T18:00
Discover why Rob Cummins feels it is important to use your Ironman or half Ironman training to ensure your nutrition strategy is dialled in for race day.
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Improve your Ironman: How to run a sub 3:30 Ironman marathon from 2017-04-03T18:00
Claire Davis chats to The Kona Edge about her Ironman run training strategy. She shares how she managed to run a sub 3:30 Ironman marathon at Kona despite having overcome a few injuries.
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Ironman Bike Intensity - How to ride the bike course right from 2017-03-31T18:00
Former elite mountain biker Lars Petter Stormo shares his Ironman Bike intensity tips and tricks and how he uses power to ride it right.
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Dip under an hour: How to swim a sub 60 minute Ironman swim from 2017-03-30T18:00
We find out from Richard Thompson on this episode of The Kona Edge how to swim a sub 60 minute Ironman swim.
Richard reveals his strategy on improving his Ironman swim technique and how consist...
25 Years of Ironman Experience - Lisbeth Kenyon's Ironman Kona Story from 2017-03-29T06:03
9x Kona Qualifier, Lisbeth Kenyon joins us to share her 25 years of Ironman experience and her dream to race Ironman Kona at 70.
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Ironman Nutrition hacks - Jarrod Harvey's tips for Ironman success from 2017-03-28T14:30
On this edition of The Kona Edge we chat to Jarrod Harvey who shares some Ironman Nutrition hacks with us today. Being the 4th discipline of triathlon, he gives some valuable Ironman nutrition advi...
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Does strength trumps speed on your Ironman run? from 2017-03-27T14:30
On this edition of The Kona Edge we catch up with Rob Cummins who shares his Ironman run strategy with us. Rob shares the secret to strengthening his Ironman run, by concentrating on hill training....
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Increased Ironman bike strength by riding more hills from 2017-03-24T14:30
We chat to Claire Davis who reveals how she improves her Ironman bike strength with more hill work as well as indoor & outdoor training sessions.
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Ironman Swim Workout - Taking your Ironman swim to the next level from 2017-03-23T14:30
Today on The Kona Edge we catch up with Lars Petter Stormo and chat about his best Ironman Swim workout. Lars reveals his Ironman swim training strategy with us how he managed to raise the bar in h...
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Ironman Age Group World Champion - Richard Thompson's Ironman Triathlon Story from 2017-03-22T14:30
On this edition of The Kona Edge we catch up with Ironman Age Group World Champion, Richard Thompson. Coming from no sporting background at all, Richard what it takes to become an Ironman Age Group...
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Ironman Nutrition Plan - Don't blow your Ironman chances by not planning from 2017-03-21T14:30
We chat to Hans Christian Tungesvik on this edition of The Kona Edge about his Ironman nutrition plan. Hans Christian reveals what his Ironman nutrition strategy is on this Ironman podcast.
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Ironman Run Injury - Hacks to keep you injury free from 2017-03-20T14:30
We chat to Jarrod Harvey about his Ironman run injury today on The Kona Edge. We head back to Brisbane to discover what Jarrod's favourite Ironman run workout is that helps him stay injury free.
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The one Ironman Bike workout every triathlete should do from 2017-03-17T14:30
There is one Ironman Bike workout every triathlete should do, that according to Ironman Kona qualifier Rob Cummins. Rob shares that training session on this edition of The Kona Edge.
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Ironman Swim speed and endurance - The balancing act from 2017-03-16T14:30
We are joined on The Kona Edge by Claire Davis to talk about Ironman swim speed and endurance. Claire, who comes from a competitive swimming background, feels that volume is still important t0 impr...
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The Lars Petter Stormo Ironman Story - Trust your strengths and race smarter from 2017-03-15T14:30
We catch up with the current defending Norseman champion on this edition of The Kona Edge. Lars Petter Stormo joins us to chat about his Ironman story.
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Laying a solid foundation for your Ironman Nutrition strategy from 2017-03-14T14:30
This edition of The Kona Edge we learn how Jeff Fejfar lays the foundation for a solid Ironman nutrition strategy. We discover how he balances his daily nutrition needs with a busy travel schedule....
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Running form: A surefire way to improve your Ironman Run from 2017-03-13T14:30
We talk about improving your Ironman run on this edition of The Kona Edge by focussing on your running form and technique. We head back to Norway to catch up with Hans Christian Tungesvik.
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Utilising Power to keep your Ironman cycle efforts honest from 2017-03-10T14:30
On this edition of The Kona Edge, we touch base with Jarrod Harvey and find out what it is about the Ironman Cycle that makes it his strongest discipline. Coming from a running background, he share...
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Improving your Ironman Swim by increasing your Ironman Swim Volume from 2017-03-09T14:30
On today's edition of The Kona Edge Rob Cummins takes us through the strategies he used to improve his swim performance. He reveals how weekly volume and longer training sessions made the biggest d...
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From Singapore to Ironman Kona - The Claire Davis Ironman Story from 2017-03-08T14:30
We head to Victoria in Australia on today's edition of The Kona Edge. Claire Davis, who began her Ironman career in Singapore, joins us to talk about her road to Ironman Kona.
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Ironman Nutrition Mistakes - You can't play fuelling catch up from 2017-03-07T14:30
We chat to Kathy Winkler on The Kona Edge about the biggest Ironman nutrition mistakes she has made. Kathy reveals her biggest Ironman Nutrition mistakes including failing to take in fuel on time a...
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Ironman Run Hacks: Keeping your easy runs VERY easy from 2017-03-06T14:30
On this edition of The Kona Edge we catch up with Jeff Fejfar who reveals his strategy to improving his Ironman run. He talks about going easy and not to focus on your running pace and take the eas...
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A Power Meter - The tool that adds value to your Ironman bike performance from 2017-03-03T12:02
On today's edition of The Kona Edge we touch base with Hans Christian Tungesvik to learn how he uses a power meter to improve his Ironman bike performance
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Core Strength – Secret to a better Ironman swim from 2017-03-02T14:30
We all want to improve our Ironman swim, right? Well, on this edition of The Kona Edge we chat to Jarrod Harvey who’s made huge gains on his Ironman swim. Core strength is one of the secrets of his...
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What is your Ironman nutrition plan for before, during and after the race? from 2017-02-28T14:30
On this edition of The Kona Edge we chat Ironman nutrition with Don Oswalt. Don shares with us how he has made his nutrition work for him, we discover that there is no place for fast foods in his d...
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Ironman Run - De-stress, disconnect, feel free and liberated from 2017-02-27T14:30
On this edition of The Kona Edge we catch up with Kathy Winkler and discover how she has improved in her Ironman run and how she adds variety into her run training. She chats about doing strength a...
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Improve your Ironman Bike by sing power to measure your efforts from 2017-02-24T14:30
On this edition of The Kona Edge we chat to Jeff Fejfar who has turned into a monster on the bike. He shares the success of his bike journey and the things he did to improve in his cycling. We chat...
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Improve your Ironman swim times with shorter sessions, more often from 2017-02-23T14:30
On this edition of The Kona Edge we catch up with Hans Christian Tungesvik who improved his swim time at Kona 2016 by 10 minutes. We chatted to him about his strategy to improve and discover that c...
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Consistency gets you to Kona - The Jarrod Harvey Ironman Journey from 2017-02-22T14:30
Today's edition of The Kona Edge takes us to Brisbane, Australia where we meet Jarrod Harvey. He shares the benefits of growing up in a large family and the challenges of returning to triathlon aft...
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Ironman Nutrition - Where do you draw the line on nutrition experimentation? from 2017-02-21T14:30
On today's edition of The Kona Edge we chat with Wendy Mader about Ironman nutrition and the mistakes athletes make. We learn of her trials and errors in the 4th discipline and what advice she has ...
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Ironman Run - Splitting your long runs to get used to running on tired legs from 2017-02-20T14:30
Today on The Kona Edge we chat to Don Oswalt about how his love for running developed. He tells how it started out for recreation and developed into something bigger because he came to love it. Don...
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Improving your Ironman cycle with short, hard hill repeats from 2017-02-17T14:30
On this edition of The Kona Edge we catch up with Kathy Winkler who reveals the strategy she has used to build her bike strength and improve time in the saddle. She chats about the importance of an...
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Change - Hinder or enhance efficiency for your Ironman Swim from 2017-02-16T14:30
On this edition of The Kona Edge we touch base with Jeff Fejfar and chat about his Ironman swim. He shares the struggle of a swim injury and the strategy he put in place to enable him to continue s...
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Brutal winters produce great athletes - Hans Christian Tungesvik's story from 2017-02-15T06:02
On this edition of The Kona Edge we briefly chat about what you'd like to get out of the Kona Edge Facebook group so please pop me a mail and let's chat.
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Ironman Nutrition - We are an experiment of one from 2017-02-14T14:30
On this edition of The Kona Edge we find out how Barry Lewis approaches his Ironman nutrition. He shares what his overall nutrition strategy is and how he fuels himself the morning of the race and ...
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Invest in an injury prevention by improving your core strength from 2017-02-13T11:12
On this edition of The Kona Edge we catch up with Wendy Mader. She shares the strategy she has put in place to manage her injuries. We learn all the important tips on core strength training and how...
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Get comfortable being uncomfortable to improve your Ironman Bike from 2017-02-10T14:30
On today's edition of The Kona Edge we touch base with Don Oswalt and find out how he managed to improve on the bike. He shares the value of investing in a Power meter as well as hiring a coach. We...
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Ironman Swim - You're the star in your open water space from 2017-02-09T14:30
On this edition of The Kona Edge we touch base with Kathy Winkler and find out what makes her tick when it comes to her Ironman swim. She shares with us how to find your space in the open water and...
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Risk it all to win it all - The Jeff Fejfar Ironman story from 2017-02-08T17:02
On this edition of The Kona Edge we meet up with Jeff Fejfar who has achieved a remarkable feat in doing his 8th Ironman and 100th triathlon at Kona 2017. Being a pilot, Jeff shares the challenges ...
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Ironman Nutrition - Overeating makes your Ironman performance sluggish from 2017-02-07T14:30
On this edition of The Kona Edge we go through the nutrition strategy with Aida Wasilewski. She shares her nutrition tips with us and the reasons why she keeps to eating real food leading up to and...
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This is how trail runs improve and strengthen your Ironman run from 2017-02-06T14:30
Today, The Kona Edge chats to Barry Lewis about his strong run background. He shares his secret to staying strong in his run and continually building on that. We learn how variety in your runs help...
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Ironman Bike - Working the hills with Power for mental and physical strength from 2017-02-03T14:30
On this edition of The Kona Edge we touch base with Wendy Mader. She shares her secret to building strength on the bike and tells us why she loves biking. We learn why doing hill training is so imp...
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Don Oswalt's Tips to improve your Ironman open water swim from 2017-02-02T14:30
On this edition of The Kona Edge we catch up with Don Oswalt who shares the benefits he's gained from spending more time doing open water swims. He reveals things that he's done that's helped impro...
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Girls day out leads to Ironman career - The Kathy Winkler Story from 2017-02-01T14:30
On this edition of The Kona Edge we chat to Kathy Winkler who tried her first Ironman minimal training and learned valuable lessons in the process. Having gone on to win her age group in most of he...
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Ironman Nutrition - It can go horribly wrong if you don’t get it right from 2017-01-31T14:30
On this edition of The Kona Edge we touch base with Steve Day and chat about Ironman nutrition. He touches on tying all the pieces together and we discover why he made little changes in his diet an...
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Ironman Run - Where rubber meets the road from 2017-01-30T14:30
Today on The Kona Edge we chat to Aida Wasilewski and find out what makes her a strong runner. The greatest advice we get from her is knowing and accepting the fact that it's going to hurt when you...
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Ironman Bike - Race simulations make you so much stronger from 2017-01-27T14:30
On this edition of The Kona Edge we chat to Barry Lewis and find out what it is that makes him stronger on his Ironman bike. We learn the secret to training over and under your threshold effort and...
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Ironman Swim - Learn the mechanics for better endurance, strength and speed. from 2017-01-26T14:30
On this edition of The Kona Edge we take a look at age group swimmer Wendy Mader. She shares some awesome tips and hints with us on what to do, how to do it and what we should not be doing in the w...
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You can't get ahead if you don't take a chance - The Don Oswalt Ironman Story from 2017-01-25T00:00
On this edition of The Kona Edge we meet up with Don Oswalt who takes us through his Ironman journey. From building up slowly, having joined some friends that were doing triathlon and decided he wa...
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Ironman Nutrition - Get ahead because you can’t play catch up from 2017-01-24T10:44
On this edition of The Kona Edge we look at Ironman nutrition and Sydney Tervort shares her disappointments due to nutrition with us. She tells of cramping and reinforces the importance of using yo...
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Frequent, shorter runs build economy and efficiency for your Ironman Run from 2017-01-23T10:34
Today on The Kona Edge we catch up with Steve Day who shares all his running knowledge with us. Having changed his run strategy we learn how he now benefits from shorter more frequent runs to avoid...
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Ironman Bike - Courage rewards you with confidence from 2017-01-20T14:30
Today on The Kona Edge we catch up with Aida Wasilewsky and chat about her Ironman bike. Having suffered several injuries on the bike she shares with us how she conquered her fear of getting back o...
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Shave time off your Ironman swim by unlearning bad habits from 2017-01-19T10:20
On this edition of The Kona Edge we touch base with Barry Lewis who doesn't come from a swimming background. He shares with us how he had to unlearn the bad swim habits and re-learn new habits.
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The sport for mental and physical well being - The Wendy Mader Ironman Story from 2017-01-18T10:01
On this edition of The Kona Edge we touch base with Wendy Mader who has a strong swim background and comes from a family of marathon runners and who took to triathlon quite naturally. Wendy takes u...
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Ironman Nutrition mistakes - Don't make this one from 2017-01-17T14:30
On this edition of The Kona Edge we look into nutrition needs with Christian Haupt. He reveals his strategy of a different kind and shares with us the mistakes he has learned from.
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Making the change from marathon running to Ironman triathlon from 2017-01-16T14:30
On today's edition of The Kona Edge we chat to Sydney Tervort about her running career. Being a strong runner with about 30 years experience she shares the change in run training with us. She chats...
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Ironman Bike Gains - Quality vs Quantity from 2017-01-13T10:04
On this edition of The Kona Edge we chat to Steve Day. Having started out mountain biking to cross train, Steve now shares what he has learnt about biking and tells what his favourite workout is to...
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Ironman Swim Tips: Work with the water, don't fight it from 2017-01-12T14:30
On this edition of The Kona Edge we touch base with Aida Wasilewski and discover what her strategy is to improve on her Ironman swim. Not being a swimmer she shares with us the struggle she's had i...
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Fast at Fifty - The Barry Lewis Ironman Kona Story from 2017-01-11T16:01
On this edition of The Kona Edge we meet up with age grouper Barry Lewis who shares his journey a a runner through to racing at the Ironman World Championships in Kona. Barry also reveals what it t...
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Ironman Nutrition: Keeping it strict from training to race day from 2017-01-10T09:51
The Kona Edge chats to Subramani Venkatesh about his Ironman nutrition strategy. He shares the reason he strictly keeps his training and racing nutrition the same.
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The hurt box that is the Ironman Run - Mantras get you out of holes from 2017-01-09T02:30
Today The Kona Edge takes a look at Christian Haupt's Ironman run strategy. He shares his pride and pain of completing his Ironman run in 3:05 at Kona 2016. We find out what his favourite run worko...
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How mountain biking can improve your Ironman Bike from 2017-01-06T14:30
Today on The Kona Edge we find out from Sydney Tervort what her strategy is when it comes to her Ironman bike. We discover how mountain biking has improved her bike handling skills and Sydney revea...
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Fixing fundamental issues to improve your Ironman swim from 2017-01-05T09:29
On this edition of The Kona Edge we touch base with Steve Day and look into his swim strategy. He reveals the mistakes he's made and why you need to invest in a swim coach to give you the biggest g...
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Ironman foundations built on patience and consistency: The Aida Wasilewsky Story from 2017-01-04T14:30
On this edition of The Kona Edge, Aida Wasilewsky shares her Ironman journey. Coming from a running background, she tells about her decision to turn from running marathons to chasing Ironman achiev...
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Practice, fail and then perfect your race day Ironman nutrition from 2017-01-03T14:30
Today on The Kona Edge we catch up with Marni Sumbal to chat nutrition. We look into her vegetarian diet and find out how this affects her as an athlete. Eating a balanced diet and not obsessing ov...
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Ironman Run: The benefits of a structured training program from 2017-01-02T14:30
We catch up with Subramani Venkatesh on this edition of The Kona Edge to find out from how he managed to improve on his Ironman run. He reveals how a structured training program helped him improve ...
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Ironman Bike - Age Group World Champions ride on Power from 2016-12-30T14:30
On this edition of The Kona Edge we chat to Christian Haupt about his Ironman bike. He shares one of his strengths with us and we find out why he feels he should be spending more of his training ti...
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Sighting: A way to shave minutes off your Ironman swim time from 2016-12-29T14:30
On this edition of The Kona Edge we chat to Sydney Tervort about her Ironman swim. From learning how to swim we discover how she has shaved minutes off her swim time. She shares her thoughts on mis...
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From the Big Apple to the Big Island - The Stephen Day Ironman Kona story from 2016-12-28T14:30
We head to New York City today on this edition of The Kona Edge. Stephen Day shares his journey from the Big Apple to the Big Island with Brad Brown. We learn about his struggle to overcome inconsi...
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The missing piece of the Ironman Nutrition puzzle from 2016-12-27T14:30
Ironman Nutrition is often a mystery, but on this edition of The Kona Edge we touch base with Ryan Giuliano and find out what his nutrition mistakes have been and how he approaches his Ironman nutr...
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Nailing mobility and stability to strengthen your Ironman run from 2016-12-26T09:13
We catch up with Marni Sumbal on this edition of The Kona Edge and find out how she managed to overcome the Ironman run with being plagued by injury. Coming from a strong swimming background, we di...
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Train as a cyclist to improve your Ironman bike from 2016-12-23T14:30
We chat cycling with Subramani Venkatesh today on The Kona Edge and he shares his strategy for improving his Ironman bike. Subu tells us how getting a cycling coach has changed his training perspec...
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Ironman swim - Don’t train your strength, train your weakness from 2016-12-22T09:05
On The Kona Edge today, we touch base with Christian Haupt and discover his determination to learn to swim. At the age of 31 he learnt how to swim crawl and dedicated his off season to improving on...
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Aerobic instructor to the Ironman World Championships - Sydney Tervort's Story from 2016-12-21T14:30
We head out to Utah to meet Sydney Tervort on this edition of The Kona Edge. Having placed 4th in her age group in Kona 2016 and a 2017 qualification already in the bag, Sydney shares her victories...
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Less is more when it comes to Ironman nutrition from 2016-12-20T14:30
We catch up with James Wilson again on this edition of The Kona Edge and explore how he keeps things simple when it comes to his Ironman nutrition. He shares with us the Ironman nutrition mistakes ...
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What does it take to run a sub 3 hour Ironman run? from 2016-12-19T14:30
On this edition of The Kona Edge we look at a phenomenal runner, Ryan Giuliano. He comes from a running background and ran his Kona marathon sub 3 hour. Ryan shares the secret to his run success wi...
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Ironman Bike Tips - Two things you can do to get more comfortable on the bike from 2016-12-16T14:30
We catch up with Marni Sumbal on this edition of The Kona Edge and discover what she has done to become a better cyclist. She shares her love with us for hilly courses and reveals the two things yo...
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Mastering the most technical of the Ironman disciplines from 2016-12-15T14:30
On this edition of The Kona Edge we catch up with Subramani Venkatesh and find out how he managed to master his Ironman swim. Being a technical sport he reveals his difficulties and the wisdom of i...
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Ironman: The ultimate competition against yourself - The Christian Haupt Story from 2016-12-14T14:30
On this edition of The Kona Edge we meet up with Christian Haupt who has an incredible journey into triathlon. He shares with us the problems he had and how his mental strength kept him coming back...
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Ironman Nutrition - The role of diligence in your Ironman nutrition from 2016-12-13T14:30
On this edition of The Kona Edge we chat to Sam Long who reveals his battle with Ironman nutrition. He admits that he loves to eat. He shares the reward of putting the effort in to cook and just re...
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Managing your Ironman run when you're injury prone from 2016-12-12T08:49
On this edition of The Kona Edge we touch base with James Wilson. Being injury prone James has had to learn to manage his run training to get the best out of himself. He shares with us what he does...
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Ironman Bike - Learn to push to the limit with Power on your bike from 2016-12-09T08:45
On this edition of The Kona Edge we chat cycling with Ryan Giuliano who strangely reveals his preference for training indoors on the bike. He shares how it helps to push the limits and dial into hi...
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Incorporating pool toys to improve your Ironman swim from 2016-12-08T14:30
Today on The Kona Edge we chat to a phenomenal swimmer, Marni Sumbal. She shares the frustrations of triathletes who don't come from a swimming background with us and tells how to get help with you...
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Training for 3 sports & Racing as 1 - The Subramani Venkatesh Ironman story from 2016-12-07T14:30
On this edition of The Kona Edge we meet Subramani Venkatesh who originally began running to lose weight. We follow his story of how he became involved with triathlon and put his mind to training. ...
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Ironman Nutrition - Separating training and racing from 2016-12-06T14:30
We talk Ironman Nutrition Strategies with Ben Hammer on this edition of The Kona Edge. Ben reveals how he trains with nutrition and how he races with nutrition. We also discover the best way is to ...
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Improving your Ironman run when you don't come from a running background from 2016-12-05T14:30
We catch up with Sam Long on today's edition of The Kona Edge. Sam shares his secret to succeeding in your Ironman run when you don't come from a running background. He tells how he mixes his run t...
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Ironman Bike Gains - Indoor or outdoor training? from 2016-12-02T14:30
On this edition of The Kona Edge we catch up with James Wilson and chat cycling. He shares with us the advantage of cycling as a youngster and drawing the benefits from that now in his Ironman bike...
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If you can't swim fast for short periods, you can't swim fast for long periods from 2016-12-01T14:30
We are joined by Ryan Giuliano on today's edition of The Kona Edge and we discover how he has managed to improve his Ironman swim. Ryan has battled to make gains in his swim and he shares the proce...
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When triathlon becomes your life - Marni Sumbal's Ironman story from 2016-11-30T14:30
We often get recommendations for guests here on The Kona Edge and today's guest has been recommended more than anyone one else (If you know someone who has raced on the big island we'd love you tel...
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Ironman Nutrition - Don't overthink your nutrition needs from 2016-11-29T14:30
It is easy to overcomplicate your Ironman Nutrition. Sometimes less is more. On this edition of The Kona Edge we chat to Steve Mantell about the importance of simplifying your Ironman nutrition. We...
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Keep working on your Ironman run even if it is your strongest discipline from 2016-11-28T12:42
Today we dig into Ben Hammer's background on The Kona Edge. Ben shares with us the importance of continuing to work on your Ironman run strength even when you come from a strong running background....
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Ironman Bike Hack: Spend time on your mountain bike from 2016-11-25T14:30
On this edition of The Kona Edge we catch up with Sam Long and chat some biking today. Sam shares his love of mountain biking with us and how he feels it improves his Ironman bike performance.
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Get fitter, not faster in the water - Ironman Swim Tips from 2016-11-24T14:30
We are joined today on The Kona Edge by James Wilson who shares his battles in his Ironman swim. James reveals why he chooses fitness above speed in his Ironman swim. He warns against falling into ...
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Umekes and Ice Cream - Ryan Giuliano's Kona journey from 2016-11-23T14:30
We get to share another incredible story on this edition of The Kona Edge. Ryan Giuliano returned to the big island again in 2016 and had a pretty impressive day out. One half of an incredible Iron...
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Ironman Nutrition dress rehearsals - This is how to do it from 2016-11-22T14:30
On this edition of The Kona Edge we chat to Steph Corker about Ironman nutrition. We find out what her approach is to getting her nutrition dialed in and what changes she has made over the past yea...
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Challenge your body with variety in your runs from 2016-11-21T14:30
On today's edition of The Kona Edge we chat to Steve Mantell about the Ironman run. He tells why the run is more about strength rather than speed and the strategies he has in place with training wh...
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Using power to hold you accountable on your Ironman bike from 2016-11-18T14:30
Ben Hammer joins us on The Kona Edge today we chat to about his Ironman bike and find out what he has done to improve on his time. He reveals how the Power meter has helped him become more efficien...
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Simulating a fast race to get faster in the water from 2016-11-17T14:30
On this edition of The Kona Edge we catch up with Sam Long and chat about using specialists in our Ironman training. We find out his views on having one coach for swimming, cycling, running and nut...
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Breakfast radio to racing on the Big Island - James Wilson's Ironman Kona Story from 2016-11-16T13:11
We talk breakfast shows on this episode of The Kona Edge with morning radio producer James Wilson. James shares his journey with us from racing motocross to racing against the best triathletes in t...
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Ironman Nutrition - Practice eating during your longer workouts from 2016-11-15T14:30
We look at Ironman nutrition on this edition of The Kona Edge. Scott Cooper joins us to chat about his Ironman Nutrition strategy and how find the nutrition strategy that works for you. He also giv...
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17 minute Marathon Improvement: This is how Steph Corker did it from 2016-11-14T14:30
We'd all love to shave minutes off our Ironman marathon time. On today's edition of The Kona Edge we catch up with Steph Corker and chat about how she has taken 17 minutes off her Ironman run time....
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Ironman Bike Hack - Simulating race conditions from 2016-11-11T14:30
Steve Mantell, who had an excellent bike in Kona in 2015, joins us this edition of The Kona Edge to talk about what has given him the edge on his Ironman Bike. Steve revels the secret to his succes...
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This is why you need to improve your Ironman Swim technique from 2016-11-10T14:30
On this edition of The Kona Edge we catch up with Ben Hammer. Being new to swimming we find out what his biggest struggle has been and he shares with us what he's done to improve on his swimming te...
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Consistency, diligence and hard work - How Sam Long got to Ironman Kona from 2016-11-09T14:30
We head to Boulder, Colorado today to discover the secret to Sam Long's Ironman success. Sam shares his journey to the Ironman World Championships with us on this edition of The Kona Edge and why h...
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Changing nutritional requirements as your Ironman fitness changes from 2016-11-08T14:30
We are joined by Owain Matthews on this edition of The Kona Edge to chat about his Ironman nutrition strategy and how he dials in on his nutritional needs. He reveals the nutrition mistakes he has ...
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Ironman run strategies : Dealing with the second half of the marathon from 2016-11-07T14:30
We catch up with Scott Cooper on this edition of The Kona Edge to chat about his Ironman run. Scott reveals his strategy is to finishing an Ironman well and the importance of interval training in h...
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Quality plus quantity equals a strong Ironman Bike from 2016-11-04T14:30
We touch base with Steph Corker on this edition of The Kona Edge and find out what she's been working on in her Ironman bike training in the build up to Kona 2016. She shares her enthusiasm of ridi...
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Grip, rip and pull forward faster - Steve Mantell's Ironman Swim Tips from 2016-11-03T14:30
We chat swimming with Steve Mantell on this edition of The Kona Edge to learn what he has done over the years to improve his Ironman swim. We discover that although he was in the swim team at the t...
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Family man to Ironman Kona qualifier - The Ben Hammer Story from 2016-11-02T14:30
We catch up with Ben Hammer on this edition of The Kona Edge to share his journey to the Ironman World Championships. Ben tells us about his inspiration to complete an Ironman and what it takes to ...
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Train low, race high - Ironman Nutrition Strategy from 2016-11-01T14:30
Dr Daniel Plews chats about his Ironman nutrition strategy. He shares his views on training and racing on the low carb high fat diet (LCHF). He gives advice on how to live on this lifestyle and off...
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Improving your running technique to improve your Ironman run from 2016-10-31T19:10
Owain Matthews chats about his Ironman run. Owain believes everyone can become a better runner and he shares his views with us on mobility and why he focuses on it to improve his run technique.
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The role of high intensity intervals for your Ironman bike from 2016-10-28T18:10
On today's episode of The Kona Edge we chat to Scott Cooper about his Ironman bike. Scott shares with us that it took years to build up strength and power on the bike and how joining a cycling stud...
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Technique is king in your Ironman swim from 2016-10-27T16:10
Today on The Kona Edge we catch up with Steph Corker and chat some swimming. Coming from a swimming background she shares with us how she had to change her Ironman swim strategy to enable her to im...
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Taking it slow before turning pro - Steve Mantell's Ironman journey from 2016-10-26T21:10
On this edition of The Kona Edge we meet up with Steve Mantell. Steve burst onto the Ironman scene not long ago and after racing as an Age Grouper, has decided to turn pro. We discover how importan...
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Different nutrition strategies on the Ironman bike and Ironman run from 2016-10-25T16:10
On this edition of The Kona Edge we touch base with Jacqui Giuliano and find out what her Ironman nutrition strategy is during training and on race day. We learn about a concoction she puts togethe...
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Run slow for big gains - Ironman Run secrets from 2016-10-24T17:10
On this edition of The Kona Edge we catch up with Dr Daniel Plews and find out what he does in his training to give him a strong Ironman run. He shares with us the importance of remaining injury fr...
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Power consistency translates into energy efficiency on your Ironman bike from 2016-10-21T11:18
On this edition of The Kona Edge, we catch up with Owain Matthews and discover what he attributes his success on the bike to. He chats to us about introducing the use of the power meter into his Ir...
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Ironman Swim Secrets - Switching from profiency to efficiency in the water from 2016-10-20T16:10
On this edition of The Kona Edge we chat to Scott Cooper about his Ironman swim. We learn about the struggle he had in getting through the Ironman swim distance and he shares with us how invaluable...
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What defines your best performance? The inspiring Ironman Story of Steph Corker from 2016-10-19T16:10
On this edition of The Kona Edge we chat to Steph Corker in Vancouver. She shares her inspiring Ironman journey with us today. Despite of having a really busy schedule, Steph she still has a burnin...
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Julia Slyer's Ironman nutrition strategies from 2016-10-18T16:10
On this edition of The Kona Edge we chat to Julia Slyer about her Ironman nutrition. We find out what her Ironman fuelling strategy and she reveals one vital nutrition mistake she has made on her i...
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Ironman Secrets: Run less, cut junk miles and remain injury free from 2016-10-17T16:10
On this edition of The Kona Edge we catch up with a phenomenal runner, Jacqui Giuliano. We chatted to her about the injuries she has been battling with this year and she shares with us what she did...
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Working heart rate AND Power into your Ironman bike training from 2016-10-14T16:10
Today on The Kona Edge we catch up with Dr Daniel Plews. We look at time in the saddle and how much of it brings you the greatest gains on your Ironman bike. He shares with us the logic behind trai...
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Body position is critical to your Ironman swim efficiency from 2016-10-13T16:10
On this edition of The Kona Edge we touch base with Owain Matthews and chat about the challenges he's faced in his Ironman swim. Owain reveals how correcting his body position in the water improved...
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Juggling life and PhD Studies - Scott Cooper's Ironman Kona journey from 2016-10-12T16:10
On this edition of The Kona Edge we catch up with Scott Cooper who takes us through his Ironman journey. Scott shares the strategies he employs to streamline his life, especially when it comes to j...
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Ironman nutrition - The thing that can wreck your race - your Ironman nutrition from 2016-10-11T14:30
Today on The Kona Edge we chat to Robyn Hardage about her Ironman nutrition strategy and find out why she keeps her nutrition simple. She shares her early nutrition days with us and reveals that ea...
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The thing that can wreck your race - your Ironman nutrition from 2016-10-11T13:10
Today on The Kona Edge we chat to Robyn Hardage about her Ironman nutrition strategy and find out why she keeps her nutrition simple. She shares her early nutrition days with us and her decision to...
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Mantras to pull you out of dark places during your Ironman run from 2016-10-10T13:10
Today on The Kona Edge we catch up with Julia Slyer to discover why her Ironman run is her strongest discipline. Julia reveals what she has done on the bike to improve her run and some of the strat...
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[SPECIAL EDITION] The 2016 Kona Edition and big announcement from 2016-10-09T19:10
This is a special edition of the Kona Edge featuring Brad Brown.
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Ironman Bike Equation: Bike more, get stronger from 2016-10-07T14:30
On this edition of The Kona Edge we chat to Jacqui Giuliano and find out what she has done to improve her Ironman bike performance. She reveals what was the one thing that greatly improved her perf...
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Do you need more time in the water to make greater Ironman Swim gains? from 2016-10-06T14:30
On this edition of The Kona Edge we touch base with Dr. Daniel Plews and chat some swimming today. We discover that spending volumes of time in the water gives you very small gains when it comes to...
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Cross Country to World Champ - The Owain Matthews Ironman Kona Story from 2016-10-05T14:30
We get to share another incredible story on this edition of The Kona Edge. Owain Matthews joins Brad Brown from Sydney, Australia to talk about his journey from racing cross country as a kid to bec...
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Taking a scientific approach to your Ironman nutrition from 2016-10-04T14:30
On this edition of The Kona Edge we chat to Tripp Hipple about his Ironman nutrition. He's very scientific and disciplined about nutrition regarding it as a daily discipline and he shares with us w...
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Coping mechanisms when injury strikes your Ironman run from 2016-10-03T14:30
On this edition of The Kona Edge we catch up with Robyn Hardage once again and chat about her Ironman run. We find out what some of her coping mechanisms have been during her injury period which ha...
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Power meter lessons to improve your ironman bike from 2016-09-30T14:30
Today on The Kona Edge we touch base with Julia Slyer and hear about the improvements she has made on her Ironman bike. She shares how she introduced power into her training regime and how it has c...
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How short, fast workouts can improve your Ironman swim from 2016-09-29T14:30
On this edition of The Kona Edge we touch base with Jacqui Giuliano and chat to her about what she considers her weakest discipline, the Ironman swim. Jacqui shares with us how she implemented the ...
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The Science of Getting to Kona - Dr Daniel Plews' Ironman Story from 2016-09-28T14:30
We are super excited to share today's Kona Edge interview with you. New Zealand based sports scientist Dr Daniel Plews joins us to talk about his love of triathlon. Dan shares his journey to racing...
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Racing Ironman Optimally - Michael Harvey's Ironman Nutrition Tips from 2016-09-27T14:30
On this edition of The Kona Edge we touch base with Michael Harvey and chat about Ironman nutrition needs. He reveals the mistakes he has made in the early days of his triathlon career and gives us...
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Running your easy runs VERY easy - Tripp Hipple's Ironman run tips from 2016-09-26T14:30
Today on The Kona Edge we catch up with Tripp Hipple who chats about his Ironman run and why he loves it so much. Tripp shares his run secrets with us and it is noT all about running fast or hard a...
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When running injuries force you to improve your Ironman bike from 2016-09-23T14:30
On this edition of The Kona Edge we chat to Robyn Hardage about cycling and how her running injury has forced her to spend more time on her Ironman bike training. We find out what she loves on the ...
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Swim Waves vs Mass Starts - Julia Slyer's Ironman Swim advice from 2016-09-22T14:30
On this edition of The Kona Edge we chat to Julia Slyer to learn more about her Ironman swim. Being a middle of the pack swimmer we discover what weakness in the water is, what she is trying to imp...
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Wedding vows to Kona commitment: The Jacqui Giuliano Ironman Story from 2016-09-21T14:30
On this edition of The Kona Edge we get to share Jacqui Giuliano's fabulous Ironman journey. As newly weds, Jacqui and her husband decided to that the best way to celebrate their one year anniversa...
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[SPECIAL EDITION] Functional Sports Nutrition with Ian Craig from 2016-09-20T16:09
We have another special edition of The Kona Edge for you today. Functional sports nutritionist Ian Craig joined us during the 2016 IM Summit to share a few fantastic nutrition strategies for Ironma...
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Run Hacks: Slowing your Ironman run down to speed up from 2016-09-19T14:30
Today on The Kona Edge we catch up with Michael Harvey and talk to him about his Ironman run. He shares with us his love for the Ironman run and what he has done to get stronger. He also chats to u...
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Low gear plus low cadence the way to improve your Ironman Bike from 2016-09-16T14:30
On this edition of The Kona Edge we chat to Tripp Hipple about how he uses low gear and low cadence work to improve his Ironman bike.
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Robyn Hardage's Ironman Swim Secrets from 2016-09-15T14:30
Today on The Kona Edge, we catch up with Robyn Hardage and find out about all her Ironman swim trials and tribulations. Being her weakest discipline of the three, she shares with us what she has do...
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The Kona Kid - Julia Slyer's inspiring Ironman story from 2016-09-14T14:30
On this edition of The Kona Edge we chat to the youngest competitor at Kona in 2015, Julia Slyer. Julia has been exposed to the Ironman and triathlon lifestyle her entire life. Having competed in h...
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The Science of Ironman Nutrition - Testing to see what works from 2016-09-13T12:05
Our guest today on The Kona Edge is Nathan Shearer. Hailing from Melbourne, Australia Nathan reveals what his Ironman nutrition strategy is and why it is important to have a plan B, C and even D if...
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Setting up your Ironman Run on your Ironman Bike from 2016-09-12T14:30
On this edition of The Kona Edge we catch up with Martin Muldoon and chat about his strongest discipline, the Ironman run. He shares with us the best way to approach the Kona run and gives valuable...
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Grinding Gears - Improving your Ironman Bike from 2016-09-09T14:30
Not coming from a strong cycling background, Michael Harvey joins us on this edition of The Kona Edge to talk about some of the incredible gains he has made on his Ironman bike. Michael also reveal...
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Tripp Hipple's Ironman Swim Secret Weapons from 2016-09-08T14:30
On this edition of The Kona Edge we touch base with Tripp Hipple to chat about his Ironman swim. Tripp shares with us the two things he believes are his secret weapon when it comes to his swim. Bra...
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Adapting to Change: The Robyn Hardage Ironman Kona story from 2016-09-07T14:30
On this edition of The Kona Edge we meet Robyn Hardage from Ottawa. She shares the lessons learned in her Ironman training and how they have helped her gain confidence over the years. We learn that...
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The Anti Athlete Ironman Nutrition Strategy from 2016-09-06T14:30
On this edition of The Kona Edge we touch base with Paul Savage to chat to him about his Ironman nutrition strategy. Paul shares the secret to why he always feels good on race day and reveals what ...
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Ironman Swim Volume or Technique - Which should you correct first? from 2016-09-05T14:30
Today on The Kona Edge we touch base with Paul Savage who has a massive advantage in his Ironman swim. Coming from a background as a swimmer Paul shares his thoughts on when an Ironman athlete shou...
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Improving Decoupling - The key to Ironman Bike success from 2016-09-02T14:30
We look at a concept for the very first time today on The Kona Edge. Martin Muldoon chats to Brad Brown about decoupling on the Ironman bike and how to improve it over time. Martin also shares his ...
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Improving your Ironman Swim: As easy as time in the water? from 2016-09-01T14:30
On today's edition of The Kona Edge we chat to Michael Harvey who comes from a strong swimming background. We find out what he thinks average swimmers need to do to get better in the water and impr...
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From age group racing to turning pro - The Tripp Hipple Story from 2016-08-31T14:30
On this edition of The Kona Edge we meet up with former springboard diver and gymnast turned triathlete, Tripp Hipple. The Denver native shares some of the triathlon lessons he has learnt racing as...
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The Ironman Nutrition conundrum: Getting it right when you're not racing often from 2016-08-30T14:30
On today's edition of The Kona Edge we chat to Aku Oja about his Ironman nutrition and we find out how he does it. He tells us about the Ironman nutrition mistakes he has made and admits his frustr...
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Ironman run - Slow your long ones down from 2016-08-29T14:30
On this edition of The Kona Edge we chat to Paul Savage about his Ironman run. Paul reveals the one thing he has done to improve his run and the biggest mistake he sees other triathletes make durin...
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Power your Ironman run with this energy drink with a difference from 2016-08-26T14:30
On this edition of The Kona Edge we chat to Lilian Molesworth about her Ironman run and what she does in terms of her Ironman nutrition. We also touch on how she got into triathlon and she reveals ...
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Learning to swim at 35 and then qualifying for Ironman Kona from 2016-08-25T14:30
On this edition of The Kona Edge we chat to Martin Muldoon who doesn’t come from a swimming background. We learn about the courage it took at the age of 35 to literally learn to swim when he took o...
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