Synopsis
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.
Episodes
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Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner - Our Ironman Contest Winner
08/01/2018 Duration: 14minOn The Kona Edge today we announce the winner of our contest, the prize being an entry into an Ironman distance race to the value of $750. We also catch up with Tracy Markham to chat about her Ironman run. Access the Commercial free podcast
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Staying Aero - The key to Ironman bike success
05/01/2018 Duration: 11minOn The Kona Edge today we head to San Diego to catch up with Susanne Davis. Susanne shares a few things she has done during her Ironman career that has improved her performance on the bike. Access the Commercial free podcast
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When Ironman is in your backyard - The Richard Lawrie Ironman Kona Story
04/01/2018 Duration: 39minWe head to Port Elizabeth in South Africa today to learn more about Richard Lawrie and the home of the Ironman 70.3 World Championships in 2018. Born and bred in Nelson Mandela Bay, Richard shares with us where his love for triathlon emanated from.
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Working on your swim technique before worrying about swim fitness
03/01/2018 Duration: 13minOn today's edition of The Kona Edge we chat to Matti Weitz about what he has done to move the needle on his Ironman swim. Matti reveals the areas of his swim that he has had to work on most in order to improve in the water.
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Using fat to fuel - Stefano Passarello's Ironman nutrition secret
02/01/2018 Duration: 18minWe catch up with Stefano Passarello today to talk about what he says is the secret to his Ironman success, an LCHF Ironman Nutrition strategy. Read More · Access the Ad Free Podcast · Win with The Kona Edge
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Running yourself into the ground - Avoiding Ironman run burnout
01/01/2018 Duration: 15minWe catch up with Jacki Cronin today to talk about the challenges of running too much and how to avoid doing serious, long-term damage. Read More · Win with The Kona Edge · Access the Ad Free Podcast
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From crutches to Kona - the inspiring Keri Delport's Ironman journey
29/12/2017 Duration: 33minToday on The Kona Edge we chat to Keri Delport who, against all odds, went from facing a life on crutches to competing in and finishing the Ironman World Championships in Kona. This is her incredibly inspiring Ironman story. Win with The Kona Edge · Access the ad free podcast
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Rugby International to Kona Athlete - Jo Coombe's Ironman story
28/12/2017 Duration: 41minOn this edition of The Kona Edge we meet up with Jo Coombe who has an extremely interesting story to tell on her Ironman journey. Jo comes from an international Rugby background where she played for Wales. She then turned to the sport of Triathlon. She now lives, eats, sleeps and breathes the Ironman lifestyle. Win with The Kona Edge · Access the ad free podcast
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Wager to World Champion - The Chris Montross Ironman Story
27/12/2017 Duration: 35minWe get to share another incredible Ironman World Championship journey today. As age groupers, we all struggle with getting our work/family life balance right but today's guest has an added issue to deal with. Not only is Chris Montross an incredible athlete (He won the 55 -59 age group at Ironman Kona in 2015) but he has a job that requires him to work erratic hours and involves a LOT of travel. Chris joins Brad Brown on this episode of The Kona Edge to share his Ironman triathlon journey. Win with The Kona Edge · Access the ad free podcast
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Qualifying for Kona - The Annchen Clarke Ironman World Championships Story
26/12/2017 Duration: 38minWe head to Amsterdam in the Netherlands to catch up with Age Grouper Triathlete Annchen Clarke about her dream of qualifying for Kona and racing the Ironman World Championships. What did it take to get there and why it matters. Win with The Kona Edge · Access the ad free podcast
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Ironman World Championships – The Michael Girard Story
25/12/2017 Duration: 46minWe get to share another incredible Ironman Kona journey on this edition of The Kona Edge. We head to Michigan to catch up with Michael Girard and find out what drove him to triathlon and where the seed was planted to race at the Ironman World Championships in Hawaii. Win with The Kona Edge · Access the Ad Free Podcast
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Kona Commitment - Garron Mosley talks about his Ironman quest
22/12/2017 Duration: 42minOn this edition of The Kona Edge we head to Dublin, Ireland to catch up with Garron Mosley. Garron reveals what it took for him to make his Ironman World Championship dream in Kona a reality. Win with The Kona Edge · Access the ad free podcast
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Two time Ironman Kona World Champion Dan Stubleski
21/12/2017 Duration: 30minOn this episode of the Kona Edge Brad Brown touches base with Dan Stubleski. Dan won his age group at the Ironman World Championships in Kona in 2014 and then went back and defended his title in 2015. This is Dan's Ironman World Championships story. Win with The Kona Edge · Access the ad free podcast
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Getting started is what it takes to get to Ironman Kona - The Rob Cummins Story
20/12/2017 Duration: 43minOn this very special edition of The Kona Edge, we meet an amazing athlete. Having lived a life of heavy smoking and drinking and getting into trouble, we learn how Rob Cummings turned his life around and exchanged all his bad habits for that of triathlon. He shares the start of his racing days of coming stone last, to that of managing to qualify and get to Kona twice. Join us now for a sneak peak of the incredible Ironman journey of Rob Cummins. Win with The Kona Edge · Access the ad free podcast
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Ironman Age Group World Champion - The Lucy Charles Story
19/12/2017 Duration: 31minOn this episode of The Kona Edge we join Ironman Age Group World Champion, Lucy Charles and follow the incredible story of how an elite swimmer turned to triathlon. Win with The Kona Edge · Access the ad free podcast
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Emergency room to Kona qualifier - The Doug Guthrie Story
18/12/2017 Duration: 40minOn this edition of The Kona Edge go from the emergency room to racing in the Ironman World Championships in Kona. Coming from a pressurised work environment and a life of parties, something had to give. This is Doug Guthrie's incredible story. Win with The Kona Edge · Access the ad free podcast
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Building your power and growing your numbers to get stronger on the Ironman bike
16/12/2017 Duration: 15minWe chat to Tracy Markham on this episode of The Kona Edge to find out what she is working on in order to improve her power numbers on her Ironman bike. Read More · Access the ad free podcast · Win with The Kona Edge
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The Matti Weitz Ironman Kona Story
15/12/2017 Duration: 37minOn this edition of The Kona Edge we head to Zurich in Switzerland to learn more about Matti Weitz and his incredible journey to the Ironman World Championships in Kona. Read More · Access the Ad Free Podcast · Win with The Kona Edge
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Stress fractures and Ironman nutrition - What you need to know
14/12/2017 Duration: 14minWe talk stress fractures on this episode of The Kona Edge with Rob Dallimore. Rob shares with us how he figured out the cause of his continuous injuries was linked to his nutrition. Read More · Access the Ad Free podcast · Win with The Kona Edge
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Things that move the needle on your Ironman swim
12/12/2017 Duration: 12minWe catch up with Susanne Davis on this edition of The Kona Edge to talk about the things that moved the needle on her Ironman swim. Read More · Get Lower Life Insurance Rates · In transition with Kyle Buckingham · Access the Ad Free Podcast · Win with The Kona Edge