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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
560 – 580

Ironman Secrets: Run less, cut junk miles and remain injury free

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 to change her Ironman run training. We discover how she feels about…
17 Oct 2016 10AM 9 min

Working heart rate AND Power into your Ironman bike training

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 training with heart rate and power and he shares his…
14 Oct 2016 10AM 7 min

Body position is critical to your Ironman swim efficiency

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 his swim and how he started doing the things swimmers don't like to do before…
13 Oct 2016 10AM 12 min

Juggling life and PhD Studies - Scott Cooper's Ironman Kona journey

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 juggling his studies, work and training. Scott also reveals how he made a comeback after…
12 Oct 2016 10AM 36 min

The thing that can wreck your race - your Ironman nutrition

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 turn to something really boring which works for her. We also find out here…
11 Oct 2016 7AM 9 min

Mantras to pull you out of dark places during your Ironman run

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 strategies she employs when things get tough on the run.
10 Oct 2016 7AM 6 min

Ironman Bike Equation: Bike more, get stronger

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 performance and shares her favourite workout with us.
7 Oct 2016 8AM 6 min

Taking a scientific approach to your Ironman nutrition

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 why he increases his carb intake and uses simple sugars to fuel his Ironman race. We…
4 Oct 2016 8AM 8 min

Coping mechanisms when injury strikes your Ironman run

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 has left her depressed and frustrated. Robyn reveals what she does in the…
3 Oct 2016 8AM 6 min

Power meter lessons to improve your ironman bike

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 changed the way she has trains.
30 Sep 2016 8AM 7 min

How short, fast workouts can improve your Ironman swim

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 same principles she used to improve her run, to get faster in the water. We…
29 Sep 2016 8AM 7 min

The Science of Getting to Kona - Dr Daniel Plews' Ironman Story

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 on the big island but he also drops more than just a few knowledge bombs…
28 Sep 2016 8AM 29 min

Racing Ironman Optimally - Michael Harvey's Ironman Nutrition Tips

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 tips on the do's and don'ts when it comes to your Ironman nutritional…
27 Sep 2016 8AM 8 min

When running injuries force you to improve your Ironman bike

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 bike and how her cycling has improved now that she pays…
23 Sep 2016 8AM 7 min

Swim Waves vs Mass Starts - Julia Slyer's Ironman Swim advice

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 improve and what she loves doing during in the in the…
22 Sep 2016 8AM 5 min
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