Coach Parry The Kona Edge - Ironman Triathlon

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
772 – 792

An elite swimmer's breathing tip to improve your Ironman swim

We are joined by yet another elite swimmer that has made the transition to triathlon on The Kona Edge today. Reece Barclay chats to us about the little things he has done to get better in the water (and how you can too). He also shares a breathing technique that…
24 Feb 2016 2PM 8 min

An elite swimmer's breathing tip to improve your Ironman swim

We are joined by yet another elite swimmer that has made the transition to triathlon on The Kona Edge today. Reece Barclay chats to us about the little things he has done to get better in the water (and how you can too). He also shares a breathing technique that…
24 Feb 2016 5AM 8 min

Do you rely too much on power and heart rate numbers on the bike?

On this episode of The Kona Edge we head back to Australia to touch base with Jody Gilchrist. Jody races to feel and doesn't use a heart rate monitor or power meter. Brad Brown asks her if people rely too much on the numbers and not enough on how they…
22 Feb 2016 1PM 6 min

Do you rely too much on power and heart rate numbers on the bike?

On this episode of The Kona Edge we head back to Australia to touch base with Jody Gilchrist. Jody races to feel and doesn't use a heart rate monitor or power meter. Brad Brown asks her if people rely too much on the numbers and not enough on how they…
22 Feb 2016 5AM 6 min

Swimming workouts that Ironman AG world champions use to build speed

Lucy Charles was a very competitive swimmer, competing at the international level. Due to various factors, including burnout, Lucy nearly walked away from not only swimming, but sport in general. Instead she decided to try her hand at triathlon and found a new sporting home. Lucy is an now an…
17 Feb 2016 12PM 7 min

Swimming workouts that Ironman AG world champions use to build speed

Lucy Charles was a very competitive swimmer, competing at the international level. Due to various factors, including burnout, Lucy nearly walked away from not only swimming, but sport in general. Instead she decided to try her hand at triathlon and found a new sporting home. Lucy is an now an…
17 Feb 2016 7AM 7 min

What you can learn from a pro cyclist about your Ironman Bike

On this episode of The Kona Edge, professional cyclist Liza Rachetta shares with us how she made the transition from ironman triathlete to professional cyclist and how she still manages to race at the highest level in her age group while still maintaining her place on the pro team.
15 Feb 2016 8AM 8 min

What you can learn from a pro cyclist about your Ironman Bike

On this episode of The Kona Edge, professional cyclist Liza Rachetta shares with us how she made the transition from ironman triathlete to professional cyclist and how she still manages to race at the highest level in her age group while still maintaining her place on the pro team.
15 Feb 2016 7AM 8 min

One word to improve your Ironman swim: Consistency

We head down under again today to catch up with Ironman Age Grouper Jody Gilchrist. Swimming is Jody's weakest discipline and she shares what she has done over the years to improve her performance in the water.
12 Feb 2016 8AM 4 min

One word to improve your Ironman swim: Consistency

We head down under again today to catch up with Ironman Age Grouper Jody Gilchrist. Swimming is Jody's weakest discipline and she shares what she has done over the years to improve her performance in the water.
12 Feb 2016 7AM 4 min

Video analysis and improving your Ironman Swim

We catch up with a returning guest on this episode of The Kona Edge, Liza Rachetta returns to chat about her Ironman swim. Liza shares with Brad two things that she has done over the years to improve her Ironman swim times. One of them is video analysis.
5 Feb 2016 7AM 5 min

Video analysis and improving your Ironman Swim

We catch up with a returning guest on this episode of The Kona Edge, Liza Rachetta returns to chat about her Ironman swim. Liza shares with Brad two things that she has done over the years to improve her Ironman swim times. One of them is video analysis.
5 Feb 2016 7AM 5 min

Is stroke correction the secret to becoming an Ironman World Champion?

You would assume that by the time you're winning Ironman Age Group title you would have your swim technique dialled in. Right? We caught up with the 2015 Ironman Age Group World Champion Malte Bruns to find out what he does in the water and if regular stroke analysis and…
1 Feb 2016 7AM 6 min
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