Steven Brandes | Ironman Triathlon World Championships
The Kona Edge
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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Nov 25, 2025
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Episodes
Neil Eddy's approach to the Ironman bike 21.06.2019 7:10
We head back to the UK today as we catch up with Neil Eddy and talk about his Ironman bike. We find out how Neil trains for the bike leg of the race and whether he prefers training indoors or outdoors. He also lets us know what his favourite route to cycle in Cornwall. The Coach Parry Training Club · Check out wheelscience
Training to maintain - Fiona Whitby on her Ironman swim 20.06.2019 9:27
On this episode of The Kona Edge we head back to Toronto to catch up with Fiona Whitby and talk about her Ironman swim. We chat about how she got her swimming skills up to standard and how she trains to maintain her times. She reveals how her strength lies in open water swimming as she enjoys training in a lake instead of a pool. Fiona also talks about how being a sailor has helped her with master...
The importance of putting thought and time into your nutrition strategy 18.06.2019 10:53
On today's episode of The Kona Edge we head back to the UK to catch up with Tara Grosvener who shares the biggest mistake she's made regarding nutrition and hydration during a race. We also find out about Tara's nutrition strategy and what she's learnt about her nutrition through experience. The Coach Parry Training Club · Check out wheelscience
Build it up slowly - Jacinta Worland's thoughts on running 17.06.2019 8:00
We head back to Sydney on The Kona Edge today to catch up with Jacinta Worland and talk about learning to love running and dealing with injuries. Jacinta also shares her training tips, including how interval training and fartlek sessions improved her endurance for the Ironman run. The Coach Parry Training Club · Check out wheelscience
Making yourself suffer on the bike to improve fitness 14.06.2019 6:51
We are joined once again by Kelly Phuah on The Kona Edge as we talk bike and how doing stand-alone bike races can help improve your bike in triathlons. Kelly discusses how she challenges herself and makes herself suffer on the bike to improve her fitness and come off the bike uninjured and feeling good! The Coach Parry Training Club · Check out wheelscience
Work hard and keep going for it! 13.06.2019 9:47
On this episode of The Kona Edge we welcome back Neil Eddy to talk about his Ironman Swim. We discuss how his work ethic and experience in rough, open water helped him improve his swim. Neil also talks about the ability to adapt one's stroke to the water conditions and how that helps with his performance. The Coach Parry Training Club · Check out wheelscience
From cross-country to triathlons - The Fiona Whitby Ironman Kona Story 12.06.2019 39:33
We head to Toronto in Canada today on The Kona Edge to chat with Fiona Whitby about her Ironman Kona experience. Fiona is a kinesiologist, an athletic therapist and a triathlon coach so she is well experienced in the field of athletics. We talk about Fiona's start in triathlons, her first Ironman experience and her journey to the big island. The Coach Parry Training Club · Check out wheelscience
Be aware of what your body can and can't handle 11.06.2019 9:05
We catch up with Laura Nadeau on this episode of The Kona Edge as we chat about her nutrition strategy. Laura reveals she likes to keep it simple and practices her nutrition strategy in training. We also discuss the importance of having a timer and knowing when you should eat/ take in nutrition during the race. The Coach Parry Training Club · Check out wheelscience
Running hard off the bike 10.06.2019 9:08
We welcome back Tara Grosvener on The Kona Edge Today as we talk running and how she stays motivated on the run course. Tara reveals that her favourite place to overtake people is on the run and lets us in on her race strategy. The Coach Parry Training Club · Check out wheelscience
Going old school - Jacinta Worland's bike strategy 07.06.2019 10:46
We catch up with Jacinta Worland on The Kona Edge today and chat about her struggles on the bike and how she trained for Ironman Kona. Jacinta also reveals that she never used a power meter on her bike and simply trained by feel and heart rate. The Coach Parry Training Club · Check out wheelscience
Constantly work on your technique - Kelly Phuah's swim tips 06.06.2019 12:10
Kelly Phuah returns to The Kona Edge today as we talk swimming and the importance of technique in the water. She talks about how she made the mistake of neglecting her swim until she realized it wasn't improving with her fitness. The Coach Parry Training Club · Check out wheelscience
The Neil Eddy Ironman Kona Story 05.06.2019 32:40
Today on The Kona Edge we head to Cornwall in the United Kingdom to chat with Neil Eddy about his Ironman Kona experience. We also discuss how Neil got into the sport of triathlon, having a competitive spirit, inspiring the youth of today and consistency in training. The Coach Parry Training Club · Check out wheelscience
Do what works for you - Joby Gutierrez's nutrition strategy 04.06.2019 12:06
We welcome back Joby Gutierrez on The Kona Edge today as we talk nutrition. Joby lets us know what his nutrition strategy is and what works for him. The Coach Parry Training Club · Check out wheelscience
Doing brick workouts to run better off the bike 03.06.2019 8:40
On this episode of The Kona Edge we catch up with Laura Nadeau and find out more about her approach to the Ironman run and her tips and tricks to running well straight off the bike. The Coach Parry Training Club · Check out wheelscience
Don't get overwhelmed by the numbers - Tara Grosvener's bike tips 31.05.2019 8:39
On this edition of The Kona Edge we welcome back Tara Grosvener as we talk about Ironman bike and how it has been the most difficult of the three disciplines for Tara. We find out how she struggled with it and what she's done to build up her confidence on the bike. The Coach Parry Training Club · Check out wheelscience
It feels like freedom - Jacinta Worland's approach to swimming 30.05.2019 8:22
Today on The Kona Edge we catch up with Jacinta Worland and talk about her love for swimming and what sort of workouts she would do to improve her Ironman swim prior to the race. Jacinta also chats about how having a structured programme and swimming with a squad can be helpful for training. The Coach Parry Training Club · Check out wheelscience
From recreational running to Ironman World Championships - The Kelly Phuah Ironman Kona Story 29.05.2019 34:18
On this edition of The Kona Edge we head to Denver, Colorado, to chat with Kelly Phuah about her journey to the big island and her Ironman Kona experience. Kelly shares how she went from being a recreational runner, not having swum in 20 years and cycling occasionally to taking part in her first 70.3 and eventually qualifying for Ironman Kona. The Coach Parry Training Club · Check out wheelscience
Cutting sugar out - Campbell Hanson's Ironman nutrition strategy 28.05.2019 8:27
On this episode of The Kona Edge we welcome back Campbell Hanson and find out what his nutrition strategies are for Ironman. Campbell reveals that he has cut sugar and the big carbs out of his diet and how that has made a positive impact on his health. The Coach Parry Training Club · Check out wheelscience
Cadence focused training - Joby Gutierrez's Ironman run strategy 27.05.2019 10:11
On this edition of The Kona Edge we head back to California to chat with Joby Gutierrez and find out what his approach to training for the Ironman run is. We also discuss how confidence can affect your run and how important it is to train at the right pace for the Ironman run. The Coach Parry Training Club · Check out wheelscience
Training to feel - Laura Nadeau's Ironman bike strategy 24.05.2019 8:58
We welcome back Laura Nadeau on The Kona Edge today as we talk Ironman bike. Laura lets us in on how she trains without focusing on any numbers but instead focuses on training to feel. The Coach Parry Training Club · Check out wheelscience
Slowing your stroke rate while increasing your speed 23.05.2019 7:59
Today on The Kona Edge we head back to the UK to catch up with Tara Grosvener as we find out how she has worked to improve her Ironman swim and which areas in particular she focuses on. The Coach Parry Training Club · Check out wheelscience
It brings out the best in you - The Jacinta Worland Ironman Kona Story 22.05.2019 31:17
On this episode of The Kona Edge we head down under to Sydney Australia to chat to Jacinta Worland who shares her Ironman Kona Story with us. We talk about the challenges of doing a full Ironman, getting a pro licence and the differences in competition going from being an age grouper to professional level. The Coach Parry Training Club · Check out wheelscience
Switching between fats and carbs - Lesley West's Ironman nutrition strategy 21.05.2019 7:55
We catch up with Lesley West on this episode of The Kona Edge and find out what her Ironman nutrition strategy is. The Coach Parry Training Club · Check out wheelscience
You don't need to be a super fast runner, you need to be a strong runner 20.05.2019 7:19
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. The Coach Parry Training Club · Check out wheelscience
A scientific approach to training - Joby Gutierrez's Ironman bike strategy 17.05.2019 10:41
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. The Coach Parry Training Club · Check out wheelscience
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