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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
512 – 532

Less is more when it comes to Ironman nutrition

We catch up with James Wilson again on this edition of The Kona Edge and explore how he keeps things simple when it comes to his Ironman nutrition. He shares with us the Ironman nutrition mistakes he made in the early days of his Ironman career and what he did…
20 Dec 2016 7AM 7 min

What does it take to run a sub 3 hour Ironman run?

On this edition of The Kona Edge we look at a phenomenal runner, Ryan Giuliano. He comes from a running background and ran his Kona marathon sub 3 hour. Ryan shares the secret to his run success with us and what he did to improve and strengthen his run off…
19 Dec 2016 7AM 6 min

Mastering the most technical of the Ironman disciplines

On this edition of The Kona Edge we catch up with Subramani Venkatesh and find out how he managed to master his Ironman swim. Being a technical sport he reveals his difficulties and the wisdom of investing in a coach from the beginning. He proudly tells of his improvements in…
15 Dec 2016 7AM 7 min

Ironman Nutrition - The role of diligence in your Ironman nutrition

On this edition of The Kona Edge we chat to Sam Long who reveals his battle with Ironman nutrition. He admits that he loves to eat. He shares the reward of putting the effort in to cook and just resisting temptation. He gives advice on following through with your planning…
13 Dec 2016 7AM 11 min

Managing your Ironman run when you're injury prone

On this edition of The Kona Edge we touch base with James Wilson. Being injury prone James has had to learn to manage his run training to get the best out of himself. He shares with us what he does to mix up the training to avoid possible injuries and…
12 Dec 2016 1AM 6 min

Ironman Bike - Learn to push to the limit with Power on your bike

On this edition of The Kona Edge we chat cycling with Ryan Giuliano who strangely reveals his preference for training indoors on the bike. He shares how it helps to push the limits and dial into his efforts so he can see the numbers go up. We learn why hiss…
9 Dec 2016 1AM 6 min

Incorporating pool toys to improve your Ironman swim

Today on The Kona Edge we chat to a phenomenal swimmer, Marni Sumbal. She shares the frustrations of triathletes who don't come from a swimming background with us and tells how to get help with your Ironman swim. We look at mechanics and body positioning in the water and Marni…
8 Dec 2016 7AM 8 min

Ironman Nutrition - Separating training and racing

We talk Ironman Nutrition Strategies with Ben Hammer on this edition of The Kona Edge. Ben reveals how he trains with nutrition and how he races with nutrition. We also discover the best way is to stay as natural and healthy as possible and not do anything crazy with your…
6 Dec 2016 7AM 6 min

Ironman Bike Gains - Indoor or outdoor training?

On this edition of The Kona Edge we catch up with James Wilson and chat cycling. He shares with us the advantage of cycling as a youngster and drawing the benefits from that now in his Ironman bike training. We find out how he benefits from doing mountain bike training…
2 Dec 2016 7AM 7 min

When triathlon becomes your life - Marni Sumbal's Ironman story

We often get recommendations for guests here on The Kona Edge and today's guest has been recommended more than anyone one else (If you know someone who has raced on the big island we'd love you tell us about the. You can email brad at the kona edge dot com)…
30 Nov 2016 7AM 38 min

Ironman Nutrition - Don't overthink your nutrition needs

It is easy to overcomplicate your Ironman Nutrition. Sometimes less is more. On this edition of The Kona Edge we chat to Steve Mantell about the importance of simplifying your Ironman nutrition. We look at his day to day strategy as well as how he fuels during his Ironman race.
29 Nov 2016 7AM 14 min

Keep working on your Ironman run even if it is your strongest discipline

Today we dig into Ben Hammer's background on The Kona Edge. Ben shares with us the importance of continuing to work on your Ironman run strength even when you come from a strong running background. He also reveals the secret on how to simulate a strong run off your bike…
28 Nov 2016 5AM 7 min

Ironman Bike Hack: Spend time on your mountain bike

On this edition of The Kona Edge we catch up with Sam Long and chat some biking today. Sam shares his love of mountain biking with us and how he feels it improves his Ironman bike performance.
25 Nov 2016 7AM 8 min

Get fitter, not faster in the water - Ironman Swim Tips

We are joined today on The Kona Edge by James Wilson who shares his battles in his Ironman swim. James reveals why he chooses fitness above speed in his Ironman swim. He warns against falling into bad habits and we learn that although the swim is only 10% of your…
24 Nov 2016 7AM 8 min
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