The Koa Sports Podcast

KONA BABY!We are LIVE from the IRONMAN Cairns Kona Roll Down Ceremony, special thanks to IRONMAN for access. 7 Koa Sports Athletes took their slots for the 2022 IRONMAN World Championships.  Hear their instant reactions as they take their slots! Together we now have 18 athletes racing on the big island in 2022…. www.koasportscoaching.comJoin the Tribe, Be the Warrior!

Cairns Ironman and Cairns 70.3 2022! WOWThis is a great selection of both pre race and post race interviews with athletes as they went about their day in Cairns. From pre-race nerves and predictions through to finish line glory, pain, emotion and everything in between, it's all here!www.koasportscoaching.com

Welcome to Papercrane by Crystalbrook and the 2nd annual Koa Sports Big Breakie. What a morning as we introduce the 47 Koa SPorts athletes who will toe the start line this year.- Guests including, Geoff Meyer, Tim Van Berkel and Matt Kerr.- Amazing race and course insights. - Eric from Zwiftbet is back with an update. - All the usual segments, Cappas Cairns Facts, Clayto's Quiz. www...

An in depth look and chat at the Cairns Ironman and Cairns 70.3 course, history and tips for race day. - Race Director Luke Palmer joins us.- Eric, the CEO of Zwiftbet drops in to gives us the betting market for Sunday.- Clayto goes in depth as to where things are won and lost in Cairns and generally talks about himself. Enjoywww.koasportscoaching.com

Gus Worland is a remarkable man with a cracking story. He's struggled with weight and motivation many times throughout his life and is about to embark on a trek of Kokoda. He's run the New York marathon and has always held ambitions to hit the "hot rock" in Hawaii for the Ironman World Championships. Host of the Triple M drive program in Sydney, rugby league commentator and a father of 3 are a few...

Rehab, pre-hab recovery and strength! Clearly words that most endurance sports athletes have heard in the past, but what do they all mean and what do we need to do ourselves to ensure our best result on race day. We sat down with the team at Integrated Rehab Centre in Noosaville and did a deep dive into so many areas where performance can be improved by adding in some simple yet super effective th...

Tom Coates is the owner of Tandem Co. cycling and coffee store in Paddington, Brisbane Australia. He is a passionate business owner and cyclist doing great things in the cycling and coffee world! Tom's story is diverse and deep, going from rowing, to cycling to business and flying planes in between! Follow Tandem Co on instagram herehttps://bit.ly/39WHvKv

Tim and Greg turn back the clock here talking about where things began, where Koa Sports is today and where we are headed. There's a deep dive into a few areas including, Ryf and her return, E-sports and racing, endurance sports broadcasts and the future of triathlon. Why should I have a coach? Are they fully invested in me? Do i get what I need to perform at my best? All great questions when...

Back by popular demand is the athlete interviews. Part 3 of the series interviewing Koa Sports Athletes are they dial the screws and get ready for Ironman Cairns and Ironman Cairns 70.3 on the 12th of June. Here we have:Aaron Webb - Ironman. 2nd up and looking for a PB.Daniel Hampson - Returning after a 3 year hiatus in the 70.3. Big PB coming. Justin Boyd - On debut in the Ironman and has go...

Tony Goodyear is a long term athlete with Koa Sports and a serious contender in age group Ironman and 70.3 racing around the globe! Tony has an amazing story that we unpack here from a 105kg, beer drinking, cigarette smoking lazy bugger through to the winner of his age group recently at Port Macquarie 70.3. There's a great story here for all. Rate, share, review and above all else E...

The boyz are back. Well three of them are and the fourth was too busy so joined in for a quick chat. Tim crashes his car. Clayto starts training. Cappa is 70/30 and Greg has Cairns things sorted. Cappas facts, Clayto's quiz, the marketplace along with a heap of fun and good banter. WE NEED YOU! Give us a a follow! Throw us a rating and share the show with your mates. THANKSwww....

Thanks for checking out the Koa Sports Podcast. The Endurance Podcast without the boring bits! To find out more about Koa Sportswww.koasports.com.au or info@koasports.com.au

Part 2 of our series of interviews with some awesome Koa Sports athletes competing at Ironman Cairns and Ironman Cairns 70.3 on June 12th 2022.Not only do we get to some amazing race goals and training stories but touch into what is like juggling all things in life as an age group athlete. Put simply....it's bloody hard work! Thanks to all the Koa Sports team who have contributed to this and have...

We had a chat with a few athletes lining up for the Ironman Cairns and Cairns 70.3 on the 12th of June 2022. We get the athletes thoughts on their training, goals for race day and a short dive into what they are up to on a daily basis outside of training and racing. The first of a 2 part series here. Enjoywww.koasportscoaching.com

Rhys Lawler is one of Australia's best Age Group Ironman athletes. His most recent result is an 8:39 Ironman finish at Ironman Australia. We go into his race day at Port Macquarie, his goals for the remainder of the year and how to manage life and training as an age grouper with a young family. www.koasportscoaching.com

Nat Heath is Aboriginal endurance athlete based in Sydney NSW. Nat has had a remarkable journey through his endurance sports career so far including an age group win at Ironman Australia and cracking a 3hr marathon. Growing up on Worimi country in NSW, Nat found his love for endurance sport watching the Forster Ironman in his early days and followed his dream of racing in Kona in 2015 where he clo...

Caleb Noble is a 26 year old Australian professional long course triathlete. Coming through the ranks Caleb found himself right in the mix for a fruit bowl in Kona a few years back and is certainly one to watch into the future. He was recently crowned the 2022 Australian Long Course Triathlon Champion after his win in Huskisson. A country AFL kid with a huge family Caleb discovered...

Just 48hrs after an amazing weekend in Port Macquarie here is all the wash up. Cappa was navigating, Tim was driving and it didn't end well. Tim dives deep into his own performance, we highlight each and every Koa Sports athlete that put their toes across the start line and even one that didn't quite get there. As always, enjoy. www.koasportscoaching.com

The boys sat down pre-race in Port Macquarie for a chat with a couple of great guys to get their insights into the 35th Ironman Australia! MItch Baker is a Queensland based age group triathlete with years of experience racing around the globe. He's a 2 time Ironman World Championship finisher with an Ironman PB of 9:33 and a 70.3 PR of 4:05. Mitch works Full-time and balances the life of an age gr...

What a chat! Clayton and Greg sit down at the finish line of Ironman Australia with Craig Alexander. Craig's palmares is simply extraordinary in the sport of triathlon. - 3 time Ironman World Championship Champion. - 2 time Ironman 70.3 World Champion.- The Kurnell King. He goes in depth here on what it takes and the sacrifices he's made along the way to be at the pointy end of the sport...

The self proclaimed KING of Port Macquarie joins Greg for a chat all things Port Mac Ironman. The 35th running of the Australian Ironman and what better way to launch into the week then with:- Blow by blow course description.- Hints and tips from the KING himself.- Professional race predictions. - First timer anxiety race day busters. - Some banter and general shit giving. Thanks as always to our...

Bumper episode of the Koa Sports Podcast, we give the lowdown on how the Melbourne 70.3 went down, including post-race celebrations.  A stunning announcement as we launch ‘Koa Koin’ our very own Crypto currency, the inaugural mass debate as CF and Cappa go head to head, and the usual popular segments! Cappas Facts, Gregs Rant, Clayo’s Quiz, Marketplace and much much more. Join...

We are LIVE from the Koa Sports VIP Athlete Breakfast at the 2022 Melbourne 70.3, Australia. Joined by Pete Murray, the voice of IRONMAN, Grant Cosgriff, Executive Director of Triathlon Victoria and Jesse Hansen, Survivor Series TV contestant and BMC athlete. The usual segments, Cappas facts, Clayton quiz, Gregs rant, if Pro’s were a cheese and the country game. Join the Tribe, Be t...

If Pros were a cheese, we launch the new segment!  A dive into the latest WADA rules and changes in the world of TUE’s and Asthma. Racing calendars are loaded for 2022, and the usual Cappas Fact, Tim’s Country Game and of course Greg is angry about something! Your Endurance Podcast without the boring bits. Join the Tribe, Be the Warrior. www.koasports.com.au

All systems GO for 2022!  We are back with Season 4 of the Koa Sports Podcast. As usual a not so in depth look into the world of endurance sport and a in depth look into the lives of 4 struggling coaches trying to make ends meet.  Greg has gotten grumpier, Clayton has gotten slower, Cappa has gotten quieter and Tim has gotten fitter. Your endurance podcast without the boring bi...