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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Balance: The key to a sustainable Ironman nutrition strategy
20/06/2017 Duration: 12minAs 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. Read More · Win with The Kona Edge · Support The Kona Edge
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Ironman run tips: Make you hard runs even harder and your easy runs easier
19/06/2017 Duration: 10minDesi 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. Read More · Win with The Kona Edge · Become a Patron of The Kona Edge
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Using a Wahoo Kickr and Zwift to improve your Ironman bike
16/06/2017 Duration: 10minPressed 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. Read More · Support The Kona Edge · Win with The Kona Edge
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Ironman Swim Hack: Make your swim sets outcome and goal driven
15/06/2017 Duration: 09minWe 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 swimming is not all about being fast in the water. Read More · Win with The Kona Edge · Support The Kona Edge
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Racing across 4 decades - The Rodolphe von Berg Ironman Kona stroy
14/06/2017 Duration: 34minRodolphe 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, Rodolphe provides an incredible snapshot into the sport we all love so much. Read More · Win with The Kona Edge · Support The Kona Edge
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Take time to formulate an Ironman nutrition plan
13/06/2017 Duration: 12minWe 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 the best of your ability. Read More · Win with The Kona Edge · Support The Kona Edge
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Don't neglect your strong triathlon discipline - Build on it
12/06/2017 Duration: 10minIt'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
09/06/2017 Duration: 11minFor Desi Dickinson learning to race on feel has been of utmost importance. Find out why she doesn't think gadgets give you the edge. Read More · Win with The Kona Edge · Become a Patron of The Kona Edge
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Using tools in the pool to ramp up your Ironman swim
08/06/2017 Duration: 11minJames 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. Read More · Win a Half Ironman Entry · Support The Kona Edge
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Country girl to Kona glory - Riana Robertson's Ironman Story
07/06/2017 Duration: 36minWe 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. Read More · Win with The Kona Edge · Support The Kona Edge
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Keep your Ironman Nutrition Simple - Figure out how to fuel your body
06/06/2017 Duration: 10minToday 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. Read More · FREE box of SFuels Bars · Win with The Kona Edge · Support The Kona Edge
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Mental diagnostics: Tools to run more efficiently
05/06/2017 Duration: 10minWe 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. Read More · Win with The Kona Edge · Become a Patron of The Kona Edge
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Forging Steel: Becoming Mentally tough on your Ironman bike
02/06/2017 Duration: 10minBeing 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 on the bike. Read More · Win with The Kona Edge · Support The Kona Edge
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Ironman Swim Hack: Spend time working on your strengths
01/06/2017 Duration: 09minAs 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. Read More · Win with The Kona Edge · Become a Patron of The Kona Edge
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Balancing work, life, family and triathlon - The James Burke Ironman Kona Story
31/05/2017 Duration: 33minAs a busy sales executive, James Burke shares his love for the sport of triathlon and how he balances family life, work and training. Read More · Support The Kona Edge · Win with The Kona Edge
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Low Carb High Fat - Is LCHF the way to race an Ironman?
30/05/2017 Duration: 08minArlene 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. Read More · Win with The Kona Edge · Support The Kona Edge
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Combining consistency and core strength to improve your Ironman run
29/05/2017 Duration: 09minFor 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. Read More · Win with The Kona Edge · Become a Patron of The Kona Edge
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Learning to race on perceived effort on your Ironman bike
26/05/2017 Duration: 11minToday, 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 it wisely without letting it dictate your Ironman bike experience. Read More · Win with The Kona Edge · Become a Patron of The Kona Edge
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From failing a swim ability test to Ironman Kona - This is how Meghan did it
25/05/2017 Duration: 09minHaving failed a swim ability test, Meghan Fillnow shares with us how she has made massive gains on her Ironman swim. Read More · Win with The Kona Edge · Support The Kona Edge
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Trading Team Sports for Triathlon – The Desi Dickinson Ironman Kona Story
24/05/2017 Duration: 35minWhy 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 The Kona Edge. Read More · Win with The Kona Edge · Support The Kona Edge