The Kona Edge - Ironman Triathlon

Ironman Nutrition: The foundation for Ironman triathlon success

Kristian Hindkjaer comes from a Sports Science background. On this edition of The Kona Edge he shares why Ironman nutrition is one of the most important things to focus on.

1 Aug 2017 8AM 10 min

Why Wes Thompson runs trails to improve his ironman run

Today on The Kona Edge, we find out from Wes Thompson what it is in his Ironman run training that gives him that buzz. Wes also reveals the role that strength training plays in his Ironman run.

31 Jul 2017 8AM 9 min

Quality Ironman bike workouts on the indoor trainer

Here on The Kona Edge we chat to Ben Fuqua about his Ironman bike. Ben shares the reasons why he selected to do his Ironman bike sessions on an indoor trainer. We also find out what his strategy was when training for Kona.

28 Jul 2017 12PM 11 min

Volume vs Technique: When to work on what in your Ironman swim

It's the age old Ironman swim debate: Volume or Technique? On this edition of the Kona Edge we chat to Rob Hill and discover his thoughts on the matter.

27 Jul 2017 12PM 11 min

From backstroke to the big Island - The Jackie Foley Ironman Kona Story

Jackie Foley comes from a competitive swimming background and today shares with The Kona Edge why she feels she has unfinished business on the big island.

26 Jul 2017 8AM 30 min

Get scientific with your Ironman nutrition for optimum performance and recovery

Today on The Kona Edge we chat to Federica de Nicola about her Ironman nutrition plan. Federica shares with us why she is scientifically precise with her nutrition before, during and after training and racing.

25 Jul 2017 8AM 11 min

Avoiding injury and getting mentally stronger on your Ironman Run

We chat to Kristian Hindkjaer about his Ironman run today on The Kona Edge and he shares the secret to hanging on in his Ironman run and what his strategy is to remain injury free.

24 Jul 2017 10AM 11 min

Putting a sting in your Ironman bike workouts with Wes Thompson

Wes Thompson shares with us here on The Kona Edge, how to put the sting into your Ironman bike workouts. He reveals the value of doing your mid-week workout on the Wahoo Kickr indoor trainer.

21 Jul 2017 8AM 9 min

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