The Kona Edge - Ironman Triathlon

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

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