Synopsis
The home of Ironman triathletes that dream of qualifying for the Ironman World Championships on the big island of Hawaii. Whether you're a triathlon veteran or an out and out newbie, this is THE triathlon podcast for you.
Episodes
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Building a structured Ironman Nutrition plan to help you race better
12/09/2017 Duration: 12minOn 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 nutrition plan for both Ironman and Ironman 70.3 distance races. Read More · Support The Kona Edge · Win a pair of Hoka One One running shoes · Win with The Kona Edge
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Patience plus commitment equals Ironman run success for Kevin Portmann
11/09/2017 Duration: 13minWe 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
08/09/2017 Duration: 11minAmy 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. Read More · Support The Kona Edge · Win a pair of Hoka One One running shoes · Win with The Kona Edge
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Focus on correcting one thing at a time for greater gains in your Ironman swim
07/09/2017 Duration: 12minWe 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 reveals his favourite Ironman swim sets. Read More · Support The Kona Edge · Win a pair of Hoka One One running shoes · Win with The Kona Edge
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Setting the trend in a family of 9 - The Zack Carr Ironman Story
06/09/2017 Duration: 32minZack 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. Read More · Support The Kona Edge · Win a pair of Hoka One One · Win with The Kona Edge
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What makes you nutritionally efficient on Ironman race day?
05/09/2017 Duration: 11minWe 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 needs are and why you need to cut back on the proteins. Read More · Support The Kona Edge · Win a pair of Hoka One One Running Shoes · Win with The Kona Edge
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The go until you blow strategy doesn't work on your Ironman run
04/09/2017 Duration: 12minToday 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. Read More · Win a pair of Hoka One One running shoes · Support The Kona Edge · Win with The Kona Edge
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The role of going long in your Ironman bike training
01/09/2017 Duration: 12minOn 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 improves his performance. Also your chance to win a pair of Hoka One One running shoes with Jackrabbit.com. Read More · Win a pair of Hoka One One Running shoes · Support The Kona Edge
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Ironman Swim - Getting help on form to get comfortable in the water
31/08/2017 Duration: 06minAmy 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. She shares the importance of being relaxed in the water and knowing where your body should be. Read More · Support The Kona Edge · Win with The Kona Edge
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Triathlon saved my life - The Bob McRae Ironman Kona Story
30/08/2017 Duration: 33minToday 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
29/08/2017 Duration: 16minWe 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. Read More · Grab your free box of SFuels now · Win with The Kona Edge
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Ironman Run - Get your run fitness in shape with endurance
28/08/2017 Duration: 13minToday 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 to build her endurance and strength. Read More
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Ironman Bike - Losing the most time when you get it wrong
25/08/2017 Duration: 07minHayden 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 your mental strength on your Ironman bike. Read More
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Ironman Swim - Change your race day dynamic
24/08/2017 Duration: 04minKevin 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. On this edition of The Kona Edge Kevin reveals his favourite swim workouts. Read More
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Redemption following a 12 year break from Kona - The Amy Farrell Ironman Story
23/08/2017 Duration: 31minAmy Farrell joins us to chat about her Ironman story and how she redeemed herself after a 12 year break from triathlon. Read More · Support The Kona Edge · Win with The Kona Edge
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Ironman Nutrition and ketosis - What is the deal?
22/08/2017 Duration: 19minRob 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. Read More · Win with The Kona Edge · Grab your free box of SFuels Bars
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Embrace the Ironman Run when you don't come from a run background
21/08/2017 Duration: 09minJackie 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 chats about her favourite Ironman run gear. Read More
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Ironman Bike - Tips on building that big body system
18/08/2017 Duration: 10minToday 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. Read More
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Ironman Swim - If it's not hurting then it's not working
17/08/2017 Duration: 06minWe 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 swim sessions. Read More
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The inspiration to turn pro - The Kevin Portmann Ironman Story
16/08/2017 Duration: 37minToday 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 become a professional. Kevin takes us through his struggles and reveals how he has overcome these obstacles in his first pro season.