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

380 – 400

Swimming naked - Is that that key to improving your Ironman swim?

We head back to France to catch up with Rodolphe von Berg who reveals his secret to swimming better. Or does he?

22 Jun 2017 4PM 11 min

Taking on a dare and falling in love with Ironman – Federica de Nicola's Kona St

What started on a whim has turned into a love affair of epic proportions for med student Federica de Nicola. Hailing from Milan in Italy Federica share her passion for the Ironman and the sport of triathlon. This is her story.

21 Jun 2017 7AM 34 min

Balance: The key to a sustainable Ironman nutrition strategy

As much as dialling your Ironman nutrition in is important, for Meghan Fillnow keeping things in balance is the key to creating a sustainable Ironman nutrition strategy.

20 Jun 2017 10AM 12 min

Ironman run tips: Make you hard runs even harder and your easy runs easier

Desi Dickinson joins us and shares some of the things she has done to improve her Ironman run over time including building a solid base and pushing harder on the hard sessions.

19 Jun 2017 10AM 10 min

Using a Wahoo Kickr and Zwift to improve your Ironman bike

Pressed for time? Concerned about your safety riding outdoors? James Burke shares the secret weapons he's used to improve his Ironman bike: A Wahoo kickr and Zwift subscription.

16 Jun 2017 4AM 10 min

Ironman Swim Hack: Make your swim sets outcome and goal driven

We are joined on The Kona Edge by Riana Robertson and chat about her Ironman Swim. Riana shares how her Ironman Swim improved after she joined a swim squad and hired a coach. She also reveals why swimming is not all about being fast in the water.

15 Jun 2017 11AM 9 min

Racing across 4 decades - The Rodolphe von Berg Ironman Kona stroy

Rodolphe von Berg first raced the Ironman World Championships on Kona in the 1980's and plans to continue going back for at least the next 20 years. With a Ironman career spanning over four decades, Rodolphe provides an incredible snapshot into the sport we all love so much.

14 Jun 2017 11AM 34 min

Take time to formulate an Ironman nutrition plan

We catch up with Damien Coad to chat about his approach to his Ironman nutrition. Damien reveals why it's important to take the time to formulate a nutrition plan that will enable you to race to the best of your ability.

13 Jun 2017 4AM 12 min

Don't neglect your strong triathlon discipline - Build on it

It's easy to neglect your strongest triathlon discipline but for Meghan Fillnow it is important to build on her Ironman run strength. She tells us why.

12 Jun 2017 10AM 10 min

Ironman Bike Hacks: Ride to feel, not power

For Desi Dickinson learning to race on feel has been of utmost importance. Find out why she doesn't think gadgets give you the edge.

9 Jun 2017 3PM 11 min

Using tools in the pool to ramp up your Ironman swim

James Burke is a phenomenal swimmer. Today on The Kona Edge he shares some tips and tricks with us and tells of things he's done over time that has helped him improve in his Ironman swim.

8 Jun 2017 2PM 11 min

Country girl to Kona glory - Riana Robertson's Ironman Story

We chat to Riana Robertson about her journey from small town South Africa to racing on the biggest stage in Ironman triathlon. This is her story.

7 Jun 2017 2PM 36 min

Keep your Ironman Nutrition Simple - Figure out how to fuel your body

Today we discover how easy it is to correct your Ironman nutrition mistakes. Maarten Seghers shares the secret to keeping his Ironman nutrition as simple as possible.

6 Jun 2017 12PM 10 min

Mental diagnostics: Tools to run more efficiently

We touch base with Damien Coad to discover what he has done over time to improve his Ironman run as well as the mental diagnostic checklist he uses to run more efficiently.

5 Jun 2017 11AM 10 min

Forging Steel: Becoming Mentally tough on your Ironman bike

Being the longest, time wise, of the 3 Ironman disciplines, it's important to improve your mental fortitude in order to improve your Ironman bike times. Meghan Fillnow shares her tips to get faster on the bike.

2 Jun 2017 8AM 10 min

Ironman Swim Hack: Spend time working on your strengths

As athletes we tend to focus on trying to improve our weaknesses but Desi Dickinson believes we should double down on our strengths if we want to become better ironman triathletes.

1 Jun 2017 8AM 9 min

Balancing work, life, family and triathlon - The James Burke Ironman Kona Story

As a busy sales executive, James Burke shares his love for the sport of triathlon and how he balances family life, work and training.

31 May 2017 8AM 33 min

Low Carb High Fat - Is LCHF the way to race an Ironman?

Arlene Ayoub shares reasons why she cut sugar from her nutrition and added back the good fats. We discover how eating correctly enhanced her endurance and energy.

30 May 2017 8AM 8 min

Combining consistency and core strength to improve your Ironman run

For Maarten Seghers the key to a strong Ironman run is a combination between consistency and a strong core. Listen to this edition of The Kona Edge to find out more.

29 May 2017 8AM 9 min

Learning to race on perceived effort on your Ironman bike

Today, The Kona Edge takes us back to Australia where Damien Coad shares his experiences of Ironman bike racing. Having recently started training with a Power meter he warns about learning to use it wisely without letting it dictate your Ironman bike experience.

26 May 2017 8AM 10 min