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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
520 – 540

Ironman Bike - Learn to push to the limit with Power on your bike

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 his efforts so he can see the numbers go up. We learn why hiss…
9 Dec 2016 1AM 6 min

Incorporating pool toys to improve your Ironman swim

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 your Ironman swim. We look at mechanics and body positioning in the water and Marni…
8 Dec 2016 7AM 8 min

Ironman Nutrition - Separating training and racing

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 stay as natural and healthy as possible and not do anything crazy with your…
6 Dec 2016 7AM 6 min

Ironman Bike Gains - Indoor or outdoor training?

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 training. We find out how he benefits from doing mountain bike training…
2 Dec 2016 7AM 7 min

When triathlon becomes your life - Marni Sumbal's Ironman story

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 tell us about the. You can email brad at the kona edge dot com)…
30 Nov 2016 7AM 38 min

Ironman Nutrition - Don't overthink your nutrition needs

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 look at his day to day strategy as well as how he fuels during his Ironman race.
29 Nov 2016 7AM 14 min

Keep working on your Ironman run even if it is your strongest discipline

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. He also reveals the secret on how to simulate a strong run off your bike…
28 Nov 2016 5AM 7 min

Ironman Bike Hack: Spend time on your mountain bike

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.
25 Nov 2016 7AM 8 min

Get fitter, not faster in the water - Ironman Swim Tips

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 bad habits and we learn that although the swim is only 10% of your…
24 Nov 2016 7AM 8 min

Umekes and Ice Cream - Ryan Giuliano's Kona journey

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 Ironman couple, Ryan talks about his wife Jacqui's journey to the Ironman World Championships…
23 Nov 2016 7AM 36 min

Ironman Nutrition dress rehearsals - This is how to do it

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 year to improve on her race day performance. She shares her strategy on…
22 Nov 2016 7AM 5 min

Challenge your body with variety in your runs

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 which will help him dig deep on race day. We also find out…
21 Nov 2016 7AM 12 min

Using power to hold you accountable on your Ironman bike

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 efficient and how every ride now has a very specific goal.
18 Nov 2016 7AM 8 min

Simulating a fast race to get faster in the water

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 nutrition and why he feels it’s so hard for one person to have the…
17 Nov 2016 7AM 7 min

Ironman Nutrition - Practice eating during your longer workouts

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 gives some valuable advice on how to practice your nutrition in preparation for Ironman race…
15 Nov 2016 7AM 6 min

17 minute Marathon Improvement: This is how Steph Corker did it

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. We also discover the difference yoga has made to her strength training…
14 Nov 2016 7AM 7 min
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