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The Kona Edge - Ironman Triathlon

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.
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853 Episodes
460 – 480

Core Strength – Secret to a better Ironman swim

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 success. Listen to the podcast to see what else he has…
2 Mar 2017 7AM 10 min

Ironman Run - De-stress, disconnect, feel free and liberated

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 and conditioning work as well as combining her training using land running and…
27 Feb 2017 7AM 5 min

Improve your Ironman Bike by sing power to measure your efforts

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 about the purpose of the Power meter and how…
24 Feb 2017 7AM 6 min

Improve your Ironman swim times with shorter sessions, more often

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 cross-country skiing has helped in his swim because the arm movements are similar…
23 Feb 2017 7AM 7 min

Consistency gets you to Kona - The Jarrod Harvey Ironman Journey

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 after a break from his youth. We learn how consistency took him to the finish line…
22 Feb 2017 7AM 37 min

Improving your Ironman cycle with short, hard hill repeats

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 accountability buddy and the mental training you gain from having this advantage…
17 Feb 2017 7AM 6 min

Change - Hinder or enhance efficiency for your Ironman Swim

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 swimming. We learn how more frequency in the water dramatically improved…
16 Feb 2017 7AM 9 min

Ironman Nutrition - We are an experiment of one

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 the trials and errors he went through to perfect his nutrition.
14 Feb 2017 7AM 7 min

Invest in an injury prevention by improving your core strength

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 consistency and trail running helps you improve your Ironman run.
13 Feb 2017 4AM 6 min

Get comfortable being uncomfortable to improve your Ironman Bike

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 see how his performance has improved over a period…
10 Feb 2017 7AM 7 min

Ironman Swim - You're the star in your open water space

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 not to get lazy but how to stay honest…
9 Feb 2017 7AM 6 min

Risk it all to win it all - The Jeff Fejfar Ironman story

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 of training through his work and home demands and what it is that…
8 Feb 2017 10AM 33 min

This is how trail runs improve and strengthen your Ironman run

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 you strengthen and improve your speed.
6 Feb 2017 7AM 8 min
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