The Kona Edge - Ironman Triathlon

Ben Fuqua's Ironman swim hack: Simulate race conditions in your swim sets

What is the secret to swimming a sub 60 minute Ironman swim? According to Ben Fuqua it is simulating race conditions in every swim set. 

20 Jul 2017 5AM 11 min

From modest beginnings to the Ironman World Champs - Rob Hill's Kona story

Although it took him 6 Ironman attempts before qualifying for Kona he persisted with consistency and patience and then he was rewarded. On this edition of The Kona Edge we touch base with Rob Hill who joins us to chat about his Ironman story.

19 Jul 2017 8AM 34 min

Commit to becoming a student of your Ironman nutrition

We chat to Rodolphe von Berg on this edition of The Kona Edge about his Ironman nutrition plan. He reveals his success to his Ironman nutrition strategy over the last 40 years.

18 Jul 2017 3PM 17 min

When your hated Ironman run session benefit you the most

We chat to Federica de Nicola about her Ironman run today on The Kona Edge. We find out why Federica started doing Yoga and why she was encouraged to run barefoot.

17 Jul 2017 3PM 9 min

Analysis and focus leads to great improvements on your Ironman bike

Kristian Hindkjaer chats about his Ironman bike. He shares his strategy to improving his performance and reveals how to save time with lower watts.

14 Jul 2017 10AM 9 min

Ironman swim tips with Wes Thompson

On this edition of The Kona Edge we head to New South Wales in Australia to catch up with Wes Thompson and discover what he has done to improve his Ironman swim.

13 Jul 2017 8AM 11 min

The teaching triathlete - The Ben Fuqua Ironman Kona Story

We head to Dallas, Texas to catch up with Ben Fuqua on this episode of The Kona Edge.

12 Jul 2017 3PM 38 min

Using your own research to come up with a unique Ironman nutrition strategy

Riana Robertson reveals how she came up with a unique Ironman nutrition strategy by doubling down on what works and doesn't work for her during an Ironman. 

11 Jul 2017 4AM 11 min

Crucial Ironman run tips to guarantee running deep into your triathlon career

We chat to Rodolphe von Berg on today's Kona Edge Podcast about how he has remained fast, fit and relatively injury free over 4 decades of racing Ironman triathlon.

10 Jul 2017 4AM 12 min

Catapulting your Ironman Bike to the next level with Federica de Nicola

Federica de Nicola reveals THE biggest thing that has catapulted her Ironman bike to the next level on this edition of The Kona Edge.

7 Jul 2017 8AM 10 min

Brilliant off season hack to improve your Ironman Swim

As an adult onset swimmer Kristian Hindkjaer reveals how he became a student of swimming technique. Kristian also tells us about the brilliant off season hack he uses to get better in the off season.

6 Jul 2017 3AM 11 min

Trading surfing for an Ironman lifestyle - The Wes Thompson Ironman Story

Today on The Kona Edge we catch up  Wes Thompson who shares with us why he gave up a lifetime of surfing to pursue the Ironman lifestyle.

5 Jul 2017 9AM 36 min

Dialling in your Ironman Nutrition with James Burke

James Burke follows a very basic Ironman nutrition strategy. Yet he continues to invest time and energy into perfecting his training and race day nutrition. Today he shares mistakes he has learned from and gives us some valuable nutrition tips.

4 Jul 2017 7AM 11 min

Patron Winner Announcement & Investing in gadgets to keep you motivated

Today on The Kona Edge, Riana Robertson shares the benefit of using a power running meter to help keep her motivated on her Ironman Run. We also announce the winner of out very first Kona Edge Patron contest.

3 Jul 2017 3PM 8 min

Hone your Ironman bike skills by racing and not only training

Today on The Kona Edge, Rodolphe von Berg shares what he believes is the secret to becoming a stronger triathlete: Racing bikes like a cyclist.

30 Jun 2017 12PM 9 min

Last of the best or first of the worst - What's better for your Ironman Swim?

Today Federica de Nicola joins us on The Kona Edge to talk about her strategy to improve her Ironman swim. She shares how swimming against elite swimmers has given her the greatest gains in her Ironman swim.

29 Jun 2017 5AM 10 min

Heavy Metal bass player turns Ironman – The Kristian Hindkjaer Ironman Kona Stor

We head to Denmark for the first time on the podcast to catch up with a heavy metal bass player from Denmark who turned Ironman . This is Kristian Hindkjaer's Ironman story.

28 Jun 2017 3PM 33 min

Ironman Nutrition – Fuel correctly, train properly, race fantastically

Often we over analyse our Ironman nutrition, particularly on race day. Desi Dickinson shares some valuable advice on how to keep it simple and balanced.

27 Jun 2017 7AM 13 min

Avoiding injury on your Ironman run by improving your strength and conditioning

Strength and conditioning is often neglected by a lot of triathletes but it can make a huge difference to your Ironman run if you're injury prone. James Burke returns to share his tips to stay injury free on the run.

26 Jun 2017 2PM 11 min

Using standalone cycling races to improve your skill on two wheels

Today on The Kona Edge, Riana Robertson shares the importance of riding on the road in bunches. She emphasises the skills and bike awareness you can learn from other cyclists to improve on your Ironman Bike.

23 Jun 2017 7AM 10 min