The Kona Edge - Ironman Triathlon show

The Kona Edge - Ironman Triathlon

Summary: 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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 Switching between fats and carbs - Lesley West's Ironman nutrition strategy | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 7:54

We catch up with Lesley West on this episode of The Kona Edge and find out what her Ironman nutrition strategy is.

 You don't need to be a super fast runner, you need to be a strong runner | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 7:18

We catch up with Campbell Hanson on The Kona Edge today as we talk running and how a combination of strength work, gym work and the proper technique can result in improved efficiency. We also talk about how you need to be a strong runner, as opposed to a fast runner, when it comes to long course triathlons.

 A scientific approach to training - Joby Gutierrez's Ironman bike strategy | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 10:40

On this edition of The Kona Edge we have an in-depth chat with Joby Gutierrez on his Ironman bike strategy and his scientific approach to training, which allows him to streamline his process and focus on specific areas that need more work.

 Learning to breathe out under water - Laura Nadeau on her Ironman swim | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 9:23

Today on The Kona Edge we head back to Guam to catch up with Laura Nadeau and chat about her approach to swimming and how she has worked to improve her Ironman swim. Laura also talks about her training strategy which is more focused on fewer sessions with greater volume instead of shorter, more frequent sessions.

 Be less afraid to push yourself - The Tara Grosvener Ironman Kona Story | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 27:33

We head to the UK today on The Kona Edge to chat with Tara Grosvener about her journey to Ironman Kona. In this episode we discover what lessons Tara learnt from her first experience on the big island and find out more about her decision to get her Pro card.

 Practice your Ironman nutrition strategy during training | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 10:55

On today's episode of The Kona Edge we welcome back Brice Williams and have an in-depth discussion about his Ironman nutrition strategy. He also shares some advice about how to know if you're getting enough fluid intake during the race.

 Lesley West's secret to running well off the bike | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 8:10

On this edition of The Kona Edge we welcome back Lesley West and find out what her secret is to running well straight off the bike. We also talk about injury recovery and trusting the rehab process.

 Optimizing your bike to improve your performance | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 8:16

We head back to Sydney in Australia today to catch up with Campbell Hanson and find out how he optimized his bike to improve his Ironman bike performance. We also chat about his approach to training and what his favorites bike workouts are.

 Improving mobility in the water to better your Ironman swim | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 8:09

We head back to California today on The Kona Edge to catch up with Joby Gutierrez who tells us how he's struggled with mobility issues and what he does to improve his mobility in the water.

 A balancing act - The Laura Nadeau Ironman Kona Story | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 31:13

Today on The Kona Edge we head to Guam to chat to Laura Nadeau and find out more about her Ironman Kona journey, including her experience on the big island. We talk about the importance of finding a balance between one's personal life and training for triathlons and Ironman Kona as Laura juggles between being a mom, a wife and a triathlete. Laura also reveals how important it is to have a competitive spirit and what motivates her to take part in triathlons.

 High intensity training and carbohydrates | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 8:45

On this edition of The Kona Edge we catch up with Rasmus Svenningsson and talk about how he overcame his initial struggles with nutrition issues and how he approaches his Ironman nutrition strategy now.

 Know when to take it easy - Brice Williams's running tips | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 8:27

Brice Williams returns to The Kona Edge today to talk running. In this episode we chat about training, knowing when to take it easy to avoid serious injury and finding the time to train.

 Trusting the process and the programme | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 7:33

We are joined once again by Lesley West on The Kona Edge today as we talk cycling, patience and trusting the process. Lesley also shares with us the two main things she's done to improve her performance on the bike.

 Swimming is a skill - Campbell Hanson's Ironman swim | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 9:50

We welcome back Campbell Hanson on this episode of The Kona Edge as we chat swimming and the importance of consistency in the water. We also find out more about Campbell's approach to training for the Ironman swim and how flexibility helps with his technique.

 The patient road to the big dance - The Joby Gutierrez Ironman Kona Story | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 36:37

On this edition of The Kona Edge we head to catch up with Joby Gutierrez about his journey to the big island. Joby shares an incredible story leading up to the Ironman World Championships in 2017 that forced him to make a huge call the day before the big dance.

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