The Kona Edge - Ironman Triathlon

The role of a specialist swim coach in your Ironman training

Today on The Kona Edge we chat to Keith Garbutt about the role he sees a specialist swim coach has played in his Ironman triathlon success.

1 Feb 2018 2PM 12 min

Easing into Ironman - The Diana Hassel Ironman World Championships Story

We get to share another inspiring Ironman story on this edition of The Kona edge when we touch base with Diana Hassel and discover how she was introduced to the sport of triathlon by some of the legends of the sport.

31 Jan 2018 1PM 33 min

Moving from carbs to fat - The Matti Weitz Ironman Nutrition Strategy

We talk fueling on this edition of The Kona Edge with Matti Weitz and discover why Matti moved from fueling on carbs to fueling on fat.

30 Jan 2018 10AM 18 min

Running well as a physically large triathlete

On this edition of The Kona Edge we catch up with Richard Lawrie about the things he has done to improve his running performance, especially as a physically bigger triathlete.

29 Jan 2018 12PM 10 min

Compounding your Ironman bike gains - Using a smart trainer as well a power meter

Is using a smart trainer and a power meter overkill? As you'll discover on this edition of The Kona Edge we get Julie Dunkle's opinion in using both as part of your Ironman training.

26 Jan 2018 8AM 11 min

Using Facebook, Google and Youtube to improve your Ironman swim

Today on The Kona Edge we catch up with Jodie Browning to discover her secret to improving her Ironman swim performance.

25 Jan 2018 10AM 12 min

Training when you can squeeze it in - The Keith Garbutt Ironman World Championship story

Working as an executive in the financial industry Keith Garbutt shares his journey to the Ironman World Championships with us in this edition of The Kona Edge.

24 Jan 2018 1PM 30 min

Tinkering with your Ironman nutrition strategy as your body changes and ages

On this episode of The Kona Edge we catch up with Susanne Davis once again to learn more about her Ironman nutrition strategy. Susanne shares with us how she still tinkers with her Ironman nutrition plan as her body changes and ages.

23 Jan 2018 9AM 15 min

Dealing with the last 10kms of your Ironman run

We catch up with Matti Weitz on this edition of The Kona Edge to chat about his Ironman run and in particular dealing with the last 10kms of the marathon in an Ironman.

22 Jan 2018 4PM 12 min

The secret to riding a sub 5 hour Ironman bike

We chat to Richard Lawrie on this edition of The Kona Edge and discover what it takes to put in a really solid Ironman bike performance.

19 Jan 2018 2PM 14 min

Mastering swim monotony: The one thing Julie Dunkle does to beat boredom in the pool

Coming from a competitive swimming background it's easy to get really bored in the water. On this edition of episode of The Kona Edge we head back to California to touch base with Julie Dunkle and discover exactly what she does to keep herself engaged and motivated in the water.

18 Jan 2018 3AM 14 min

How Ironman saved me from anxiety - The Jodie Browning Ironman Kona story

We head to the Outback in Australia today to chat Jodie Browning about her incredible journey to the Ironman World Championships in Kona. Jodie, who lives in the Outback in Australia, reveals some of the challenges she has overcome in her life and how grateful she is that she has…

17 Jan 2018 10AM 36 min

Heat and how it impacts your Ironman Nutrition Strategy

On today's episode of The Kona Edge we chat to Tracy Markham about her Ironman Nutrition strategy and particularly how the heat in Kona impacted her nutrition plan.

16 Jan 2018 10AM 13 min

Confidence and how it can impact your Ironman run

On this episode of The Kona Edge we chat to Susanne Davis about her Ironman run and she reveals the role of confidence in Ironman run performance.

15 Jan 2018 10AM 11 min

If the majority to people are training with power, shouldn't you?

We chat to Matti Weitz today about what has really moved the needle on his Ironman bike performance.

12 Jan 2018 10AM 14 min

Not missing a single swim session and technical analysis - Richard Lawrie's Ironman Swim Secrets

Today on The Kona Edge we head back to Port Elizabeth to catch up with Richard Lawrie to discover what he has done to improve his Ironman swim.

11 Jan 2018 10AM 14 min

The Patience Game - The Julie Dunkle Ironman Kona Story

Success on the big island doesn't come overnight. For some, it is very much a patience game. Julie Dunkle is still chasing the perfect race at the Ironman World Championships. This is her story.

10 Jan 2018 10AM 37 min

How to get your day to day nutrition dialed in when you travel a lot

On today's edition of The Kona Edge we chat to Jacki Cronin about the issue she is grappling with right now when it comes to her Ironman nutrition.

9 Jan 2018 10AM 13 min

Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner - Our Ironman Contest Winner

On The Kona Edge today we announce the winner of our contest, the prize being an entry into an Ironman distance race to the value of $750. We also catch up with Tracy Markham to chat about her Ironman run.

8 Jan 2018 1PM 14 min

Staying Aero - The key to Ironman bike success

On The Kona Edge today we head to San Diego to catch up with Susanne Davis. Susanne shares a few things she has done during her Ironman career that has improved her performance on the bike.

5 Jan 2018 8AM 11 min