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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Improving mobility in the water to better your Ironman swim
09/05/2019 Duration: 08minWe 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. The Coach Parry Training Club · Check out wheelscience
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A balancing act - The Laura Nadeau Ironman Kona Story
08/05/2019 Duration: 31minToday 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. The Coach Parry Training Club · Check out wheelscience
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High intensity training and carbohydrates
07/05/2019 Duration: 08minOn 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. The Coach Parry Training Club · Check out wheelscience
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Know when to take it easy - Brice Williams's running tips
06/05/2019 Duration: 08minBrice 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. The Coach Parry Training Club · Check out wheelscience
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Trusting the process and the programme
03/05/2019 Duration: 07minWe 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. The Coach Parry Training Club · Check out wheelscience
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Swimming is a skill - Campbell Hanson's Ironman swim
02/05/2019 Duration: 09minWe 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 Coach Parry Training Club · Check out wheelscience
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The patient road to the big dance - The Joby Gutierrez Ironman Kona Story
01/05/2019 Duration: 36minOn 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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Lots of veggies and lots of protein!
30/04/2019 Duration: 08minToday on The Kona Edge we find out about Eulali Gouws's Ironman nutrition strategy and talk about her diet for training as well as what she eats during the race. The Coach Parry Training Club · Check out wheelscience
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Training at your goal Ironman pace or even a little faster
29/04/2019 Duration: 11minToday on The Kona Edge we head back to Stockholm in Sweden to catch up with Rasmus Svenningsson. and find out how he approaches and trains for the Ironman run. The Coach Parry Training Club · Check out wheelscience
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Pushing through mental barriers on the bike
26/04/2019 Duration: 07minToday on The Kona Edge we head back to Utah to catch up with Brice Williams who talks to us about his Ironman bike and how he pushes through his limits when training. The Coach Parry Training Club · Check out wheelscience
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Conquering fears: How Lesley West overcame her fear of the water
25/04/2019 Duration: 11minWe head back to Melbourne Australia today to catch up with Lesley West who managed to overcome her lifelong fear of water so that she could participate in triathlons and go on to Ironman Kona. The Coach Parry Training Club · Check out wheelscience
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The Campbell Hanson Ironman Kona Story
24/04/2019 Duration: 29minWe head to Sydney Australia on The Kona Edge today to chat to Campbell Hanson about his Ironman Kona journey. We talk injury, disappointment and finding the right balance with work, everyday life and training. The Coach Parry Training Club · Check out wheelscience
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The key is organisation - Sarah Thomas's nutrition strategy
23/04/2019 Duration: 06minToday on The Kona Edge, we welcome back Sarah Thomas to chat to her about her nutrition strategy for Ironman Kona and what she learnt to do differently after her first Kona experience. Check out wheelscience · The Coach Parry Training Club
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Listen to your body to avoid injury
22/04/2019 Duration: 07minIn this episode of The Kona Edge podcast we catch up with Eulali Gouws and talk about the transition from cycling to running and find out how she 'trains to her body' which helps her to avoid getting injured. The Coach Parry Training Club · check out wheelscience
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Bike a lot and bike hard
19/04/2019 Duration: 07minWe welcome back Rasmus Svenningsson to The Kona Edge today as we discuss high intensity interval training on the bike, favorite workouts and the benefits of using a Power meter. The Coach Parry Training Club · Check out wheelscience
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Using a metronome to improve your Ironman swim
18/04/2019 Duration: 10minIn this episode of The Kona Edge we catch up with Brice Williams and chat about how he adjusts his stroke to improve his swim in open water. We also discuss how using a metronome can be very beneficial in training for your Ironman swim. The Coach Parry Training Club · Check out wheelscience
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Consistency is key - The Lesley West Ironman Kona Story
17/04/2019 Duration: 34minOn this edition of The Kona Edge we head to Melbourne Australia to learn more about Lesley West and her journey to Ironman Kona. We chat about how she transitioned from netball to triathlons as well as what her first Ironman experience was like on the Big Island. The Coach Parry Training Club · Check out wheelscience
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Easing into it - How Sarah Thomas approaches the Ironman run
15/04/2019 Duration: 08minIn this episode of The Kona Edge podcast, we head back down to Australia to catch up with Sarah Thomas and find out what her tips and tricks are to having a strong marathon. The Coach Parry Training Club · Check out wheelscience
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Time Trial vs Road Bikes with Eulali Gouws
12/04/2019 Duration: 10minToday on The Kona Edge podcast we welcome back Eulali Gouws and chat about the differences between road bikes and time trial bikes. We also find out what keeps her motivated on the long, 180km Ironman bicycle rides. The Coach Parry Training Club · Check out wheelscience
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How a background in skiing helped Rasmus Svenningsson master his Ironman swim
11/04/2019 Duration: 08minWe are joined once again by Rasmus Svenningsson on today's edition of The Kona Edge as we talk swimming. Rasmus reveals his secrets to improving his Ironman swim and talks about how his background in skiing helped him to adapt to swimming. The Coach Parry Training Club · Check out wheelscience