Steven Brandes | Ironman Triathlon World Championships

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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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Steven Brandes | Ironman Triathlon World Championships

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What does it take to run the perfect Ironman marathon off the bike 19.02.2018 12:48

On this edition of The Kona Edge we chat to Keith Garbutt about the secret to running a strong marathon in an Ironman. Keith shares a few of the things that he has done to improve his run Read More

The role of bike races in your Ironman bike performance 16.02.2018 12:45

Today on The Kona Edge we chat to Diana Hassel about her Ironman cycle performance. Diana comes from a bike racing background and she swears by the importance of racing bikes in her Ironman training. Read More · Swim Killers

Getting used to swimming with lots of people around you in an Ironman 15.02.2018 14:48

Today on The Kona Edge we chat to Jen Kenney about getting used to the busyness of an Ironman Swim. Access the Commercial free podcast

Spanning Decades - The John Wilson Ironman Kona Story 14.02.2018 36:52

Today on The Kona Edge we are joined by John Wilson who shares his incredible triathlon journey which span from the 1980's to now. This is how he got to the Ironman World Championships in Kona. Access the Commercial free podcast

Dialing in your Ironman nutrition for extremely hot races 13.02.2018 12:56

Today on The Kona Edge Julie Dunkle shares her Ironman nutrition strategies with us and in particular, she reveals her struggles when it comes to fueling in hot races. Try the new SFuels Ultra Endurance Drink Mix

Using yoga & pilates to improve your Ironman run 12.02.2018 14:35

Today on The Kona Edge we chat to Jodie Browning about her Ironman run. Coming from a swimming background, Jodie reveals how yoga and pilates have helped to improve her Ironman run. Access the Commercial free podcast

Incorporating Time Trials into your Ironman bike training 09.02.2018 11:17

Today on The Kona Edge Keith Garbutt share with us some of the things he has done to improve his Ironman bike performance including the role that stand alone time trials play. Access the Commercial free podcast

Incorporating open water swimming in your Ironman training 08.02.2018 14:35

Today on The Kona Edge we catch up with Diana Hassel and discover why she feels incorporating open water swimming in her Ironman training has been one of the things that really moved the needle on her Ironman performance. Access the Commercial free podcast

Why not turn pro at 40 - The Jen Kenney Ironman Kona Story 07.02.2018 34:26

On this edition of The Kona Edge we catch up with Jen Kenney who raced on the big island as an age grouper and has subsequently decided to turn pro. This is her story. Access the Commercial free podcast

Making significant changes to your Ironman nutrition 06.02.2018 21:47

We chat to Richard Lawrie in The Kona Edge today about his transition to a low carb high fat diet and the benefits he's seen since making the switch. Read More · Try the new SFuels Ultra Endurance Drink Mix

Using strength training to improve your Ironman run 05.02.2018 12:02

We chat to Julie Dunkle on this episode of The Kona Edge about her Ironman run and in particular how she has used strength training to improve her run performance. Support The Kona Edge · Hang out on Strava with us

Strength and its impact on your Ironman bike performance 02.02.2018 12:11

Today on The Kona Edge Jodie Browning shares with us how she uses indoor trainer strength sessions to improve her Ironman bike performance. Access the Commercial free podcast

The role of a specialist swim coach in your Ironman training 01.02.2018 12:56

Today on The Kona Edge we chat to Keith Garbutt about the role he sees a specialist swim coach has played in his Ironman triathlon success. Access the Commercial free podcast · Fuel on nothing but fat

Easing into Ironman - The Diana Hassel Ironman World Championships Story 31.01.2018 33:30

We get to share another inspiring Ironman story on this edition of The Kona edge when we touch base with Diana Hassel and discover how she was introduced to the sport of triathlon by some of the legends of the sport. Access the Commercial free podcast

Moving from carbs to fat - The Matti Weitz Ironman Nutrition Strategy 30.01.2018 18:46

We talk fueling on this edition of The Kona Edge with Matti Weitz and discover why Matti moved from fueling on carbs to fueling on fat. Try the new SFuels Ultra Endurance Drink Mix · Read More

Running well as a physically large triathlete 29.01.2018 10:46

On this edition of The Kona Edge we catch up with Richard Lawrie about the things he has done to improve his running performance, especially as a physically bigger triathlete. Access the Commercial free podcast · Low Carb High Fat Running

Compounding your Ironman bike gains - Using a smart trainer as well a power meter 26.01.2018 12:00

Is using a smart trainer and a power meter overkill? As you'll discover on this edition of The Kona Edge we get Julie Dunkle's opinion in using both as part of your Ironman training. Access the Commercial free podcast

Using Facebook, Google and Youtube to improve your Ironman swim 25.01.2018 12:42

Today on The Kona Edge we catch up with Jodie Browning to discover her secret to improving her Ironman swim performance. Access the Commercial free podcast

Training when you can squeeze it in - The Keith Garbutt Ironman World Championship story 24.01.2018 30:35

Working as an executive in the financial industry Keith Garbutt shares his journey to the Ironman World Championships with us in this edition of The Kona Edge. Access the Commercial free podcast

Tinkering with your Ironman nutrition strategy as your body changes and ages 23.01.2018 15:38

On this episode of The Kona Edge we catch up with Susanne Davis once again to learn more about her Ironman nutrition strategy. Susanne shares with us how she still tinkers with her Ironman nutrition plan as her body changes and ages. Try the new SFuels Ultra Endurance Drink Mix · Read More

Dealing with the last 10kms of your Ironman run 22.01.2018 12:54

We catch up with Matti Weitz on this edition of The Kona Edge to chat about his Ironman run and in particular dealing with the last 10kms of the marathon in an Ironman. Access the Commercial free podcast

The secret to riding a sub 5 hour Ironman bike 19.01.2018 14:55

We chat to Richard Lawrie on this edition of The Kona Edge and discover what it takes to put in a really solid Ironman bike performance. Access the Commercial free podcast · Read More

Mastering swim monotony: The one thing Julie Dunkle does to beat boredom in the pool 18.01.2018 14:57

Coming from a competitive swimming background it's easy to get really bored in the water. On this edition of episode of The Kona Edge we head back to California to touch base with Julie Dunkle and discover exactly what she does to keep herself engaged and motivated in the water. Read More · Access the Commercial free podcast

How Ironman saved me from anxiety - The Jodie Browning Ironman Kona story 17.01.2018 36:28

We head to the Outback in Australia today to chat Jodie Browning about her incredible journey to the Ironman World Championships in Kona. Jodie, who lives in the Outback in Australia, reveals some of the challenges she has overcome in her life and how grateful she is that she has triathlon in her life. Access the Commercial free podcast

Heat and how it impacts your Ironman Nutrition Strategy 16.01.2018 13:48

On today's episode of The Kona Edge we chat to Tracy Markham about her Ironman Nutrition strategy and particularly how the heat in Kona impacted her nutrition plan. Read More · Try the new SFuels Ultra Endurance Drink Mix · Support The Kona Edge