The Kona Edge - Ironman Triathlon

Swim secrets from an Ironman age grouper champion

Zach Carr was the first Age Grouper home at Ironman Wisconsin this past weekend. I caught up with him to find out what he has done to improve his Ironman swim.

14 Sep 2017 2PM 11 min

From the pub to PR's - Barry Oelofsen's Ironman Kona Story

Barry Oelofsen began his Ironman triathlon journey after drunken night out in a pub in London. Since then, much has changed. Ironman is now as much a part of Barry's life as eating and sleeping. This is his incredible Ironman story.

13 Sep 2017 2PM 31 min

Building a structured Ironman Nutrition plan to help you race better

On this edition of The Kona Edge we catch up with Hayden Armstrong to chat about his approach to Ironman Nutrition. Hayden shares with us how he has, over the years, created a structured a nutrition plan for both Ironman and Ironman 70.3 distance races. 

12 Sep 2017 11AM 12 min

Patience plus commitment equals Ironman run success for Kevin Portmann

We chat to Kevin Portmann about his Ironman run today on The Kona Edge. Kevin shares his frustration when it comes to reaching his run numbers but reveals the value of patience and commitment.

11 Sep 2017 7AM 13 min

Mix your Ironman bike training up to get the best out of your body

Amy Farrell shares valuable tips on improving your Ironman bike here on The Kona Edge. We find out how mixing things up in our Ironman bike training can improve performance.

8 Sep 2017 11AM 11 min

Focus on correcting one thing at a time for greater gains in your Ironman swim

We are joined on The Kona Edge by Bob McRae to talk about Ironman swim sessions. Bob shares the challenges he has faced during his illness and improving his Ironman swim performance. He also reveals his favourite Ironman swim sets.

7 Sep 2017 10AM 12 min

Setting the trend in a family of 9 - The Zack Carr Ironman Story

Zack Carr joins us on The Kona Edge to chat about his Ironman story, Coming from a family of 9 children and leading a very unhealthy lifestyle, Zach shares the decision to enter the world of Ironman.

6 Sep 2017 12PM 32 min

What makes you nutritionally efficient on Ironman race day?

We chat to Sara Fix on this edition of The Kona Edge about her Ironman nutrition strategy and training your body to do what you need it to do. Sara reveals why you should know what your nutrition  needs are and why you need to cut back on the proteins.

5 Sep 2017 8AM 11 min

The go until you blow strategy doesn't work on your Ironman run

Today on The Kona Edge Hayden Armstrong shares some of his most valuable tips on his Ironman run. He reveals the benefits of incorporating Pilates into his training schedule.

4 Sep 2017 2PM 12 min

The role of going long in your Ironman bike training

On this edition of The Kona Edge we catch up with Kevin Portmann and find out what it is that helps him achieve his Ironman bike times. Kevin shares his gear preferences with us and tells how it improves his performance. Also your chance to win a pair of Hoka…

1 Sep 2017 10AM 12 min

Ironman Swim - Getting help on form to get comfortable in the water

Amy Farrell joins us here on The Kona Edge to chat about her Ironman swim gains. Amy reveals how to get comfortable in the water and avoid the panic. She shares the importance of being relaxed in the water and knowing where your body should be.

31 Aug 2017 3PM 6 min

Triathlon saved my life - The Bob McRae Ironman Kona Story

Today on The Kona Edge we catch up with Bob McRae who shares an incredibly inspiring Ironman story with us. Being ready to race Ironman, Bob shares the challenges of his debilitating disease with us.

30 Aug 2017 3PM 33 min

Don't get frazzled when your Ironman Nutrition plan goes wrong

We chat to Jackie Foley on this edition of The Kona Edge about her Ironman nutrition strategy. She shares how she balances her liquids and solids for optimum race performance.

29 Aug 2017 5AM 16 min

Ironman Run - Get your run fitness in shape with endurance

Today on The Kona Edge, we chat to  Sara Fix about her Ironman run injuries and the strategies she put in place to overcome them. Sara shares her favourite Ironman run workout that helps to build her endurance and strength.

28 Aug 2017 12PM 13 min

Ironman Bike - Losing the most time when you get it wrong

Hayden Armstrong joins us today on The Kona Edge and shares how riding the long stuff and doing hill climbs put you into the hurt box. Hayden also reveals the best workouts to toughen up your mental strength on your Ironman bike.

25 Aug 2017 12PM 7 min

Ironman Swim - Change your race day dynamic

Kevin Portmann chats to The Kona Edge about his Ironman swim where he shares the benefits of investing in a swim coach as well as joining a Master's group. On this edition of The Kona Edge Kevin reveals his favourite swim workouts.

24 Aug 2017 12PM 4 min

Redemption following a 12 year break from Kona - The Amy Farrell Ironman Story

Amy Farrell joins us to chat about her Ironman story and how she redeemed herself after a 12 year break from triathlon.

23 Aug 2017 7AM 31 min

Ironman Nutrition and ketosis - What is the deal?

Rob Hill joins us today on The Kona Edge and shares the secret to his Ironman nutrition success. He reveals what his Ironman nutrition strategy is on this Ironman podcast.

22 Aug 2017 3PM 19 min

Embrace the Ironman Run when you don't come from a run background

Jackie Foley chats to The Kona Edge about how she avoids injuries in her Ironman run training. She shares how splitting her long run into 2 shorter runs helps her maintain the distance and chats about her favourite Ironman run gear.

21 Aug 2017 12PM 9 min

Ironman Bike - Tips on building that big body system

Today on The Kona Edge, Sara Fix shares all the tips and tricks on how to build the big body system when it comes to your Ironman bike.

18 Aug 2017 12PM 10 min