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
Learning to breathe out under water - Laura Nadeau on her Ironman swim 16.05.2019 9:24
Today on The Kona Edge we head back to Guam to catch up with Laura Nadeau and chat about her approach to swimming and how she has worked to improve her Ironman swim. Laura also talks about her training strategy which is more focused on fewer sessions with greater volume instead of shorter, more frequent sessions. The Coach Parry Training Club · Check out wheelscience
Be less afraid to push yourself - The Tara Grosvener Ironman Kona Story 15.05.2019 27:34
We head to the UK today on The Kona Edge to chat with Tara Grosvener about her journey to Ironman Kona. In this episode we discover what lessons Tara learnt from her first experience on the big island and find out more about her decision to get her Pro card. The Coach Parry Training Club · Check out wheelscience
Practice your Ironman nutrition strategy during training 14.05.2019 10:56
On today's episode of The Kona Edge we welcome back Brice Williams and have an in-depth discussion about his Ironman nutrition strategy. He also shares some advice about how to know if you're getting enough fluid intake during the race. The Coach Parry Training Club · Check out wheelscience
Lesley West's secret to running well off the bike 13.05.2019 8:11
On this edition of The Kona Edge we welcome back Lesley West and find out what her secret is to running well straight off the bike. We also talk about injury recovery and trusting the rehab process. The Coach Parry Training Club · Check out wheelscience
Optimizing your bike to improve your performance 10.05.2019 8:17
We head back to Sydney in Australia today to catch up with Campbell Hanson and find out how he optimized his bike to improve his Ironman bike performance. We also chat about his approach to training and what his favorites bike workouts are. The Coach Parry Training Club · Check out wheelscience
Improving mobility in the water to better your Ironman swim 09.05.2019 8:10
We 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
A balancing act - The Laura Nadeau Ironman Kona Story 08.05.2019 31:14
Today 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 competit...
High intensity training and carbohydrates 07.05.2019 8:46
On 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
Know when to take it easy - Brice Williams's running tips 06.05.2019 8:28
Brice 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
Trusting the process and the programme 03.05.2019 7:34
We 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
Swimming is a skill - Campbell Hanson's Ironman swim 02.05.2019 9:51
We 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
The patient road to the big dance - The Joby Gutierrez Ironman Kona Story 01.05.2019 36:38
On 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.
Lots of veggies and lots of protein! 30.04.2019 8:21
Today 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
Training at your goal Ironman pace or even a little faster 29.04.2019 11:38
Today 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
Pushing through mental barriers on the bike 26.04.2019 7:29
Today 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
Conquering fears: How Lesley West overcame her fear of the water 25.04.2019 11:20
We 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
The Campbell Hanson Ironman Kona Story 24.04.2019 29:53
We 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
The key is organisation - Sarah Thomas's nutrition strategy 23.04.2019 6:54
Today 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
Listen to your body to avoid injury 22.04.2019 7:39
In 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
Bike a lot and bike hard 19.04.2019 7:21
We 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
Using a metronome to improve your Ironman swim 18.04.2019 10:38
In 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
Consistency is key - The Lesley West Ironman Kona Story 17.04.2019 34:02
On 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
Easing into it - How Sarah Thomas approaches the Ironman run 15.04.2019 8:00
In 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
Time Trial vs Road Bikes with Eulali Gouws 12.04.2019 10:00
Today 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
How a background in skiing helped Rasmus Svenningsson master his Ironman swim 11.04.2019 8:16
We 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
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