Steven Brandes | Ironman Triathlon World Championships

The Kona Edge

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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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Building bases the key to a strong Ironman bike 03.08.2018 10:32

We head to Virginia once again to catch up with John Rutherford to learn more about what he has done over time to improve his Ironman bike performance. Check out Wheelscience · Read More

Adult onset swimming and the challenge Ironman poses 02.08.2018 11:41

On this edition of The Kona Edge Ewert Kleynhans reflects on what it takes to become a competitive swimmer in triathlon when you only learn to swim properly as an adult. Check out Wheelscience · Read More

Kona is the reward for hard work - The James Harrington Ironman World Championship Story 01.08.2018 34:47

On this edition of The Kona Edge we chat with James Harrington about his love for the sport of Triathlon and how he balances a busy family life, travel for work and a competitive spirit. Check out Wheelscience · Read More

Skinny is the new fit...or is it? Martin Caron thinks so... 31.07.2018 14:28

Today on The Kona Edge we have the third in our 'Do you know Kona' series with Dr Dan Plews and we also discover why Martin Caron believes skinny is the new fit. Read More · Get your SFuels now (With FREE shipping & 100% money back guarantee)

Running when you're injured 30.07.2018 10:41

Today on The Kona Edge we catch up with Colin O'Shea to talk about running when you're injured and how best to manage your training load in order to stay injury free. Read More · Grab your FREE Audible audio book now

It's not all about the bike - Alan Kenny's Ironman Bike Tips 27.07.2018 12:36

Today Alan Kenny tells Brad Brown on The Kona Edge about his experience when it comes to improving your Ironman bike and for him it is not all about the gear. Check out Wheelscience · Read More

How important is your Ironman swim really? 26.07.2018 11:01

We chat to John Rutherford again on this edition of The Kona Edge about his Ironman swim. John has a fairly philosophical take on swimming and we think you may enjoy the way he approaches this swim. Check out Wheelscience · Facebook Ads for Coaches Masterclass

Becoming a student of Ironman - The Ewert Kleynhans World Championship Story 25.07.2018 33:43

Today on The Kona Edge Brad catches up with fellow South Africa Ewert Kleynhans to learn more about his journey into the sport of Triathlon. Check out Wheelscience · Read More

Ironman Nutrition Strategies with Krystle Hockley 24.07.2018 10:33

Today on The Kona Edge we once again hear from Dr Dan Plews as part of our 'Do you know Kona?' series and we touch base with Krystle Hockley to talk about Ironman nutrition strategies. Get your SFuels now (With FREE shipping & 100% money back guarantee) · Read More

If you want to run faster...Run faster 23.07.2018 7:38

It sounds simple but on this edition of The Kona Edge Martin Caron explains how he has dramatically improved his Ironman run since starting in the sport... Read More · Grab your FREE Audible audio book now

How to improve your power numbers on your Ironman bike 20.07.2018 9:06

What do you do if you're just not laying down the power numbers you want to be laying down? That is exactly where Colin O'Shea is with regards to his Ironman bike. Colin shares with Brad Brown on this edition of The Kona Edge what he is doing to improve his power numbers on the bike.

Alan Kenny's Ironman Swim tips 19.07.2018 13:43

Today on The Kona Edge we head to Dublin to catch up with Alan Kenny to learn more about what he has done to improve his Ironman swim performance. Need new wheels? Check out Wheelscience · Facebook Ads for Coaches Masterclass

Kona Qualification is a multi-year project - The John Rutherford Ironman World Championship story 18.07.2018 39:45

On this edition of The Kona Edge Brad Brown catches up with John Rutherford in Virginia in the United States. John shares his journey into the sport as well as his multi-year approach to qualifying for and racing in Kona. Facebook Ads for Coaches Masterclass · Read More

Keeping your Ironman Nutrition Super Simple 17.07.2018 12:01

Today on the Kona Edge we have our first instalment of 'Do you know Kona?' with Dr. Dan Plews and we touch base with Jacob Wissum about keeping your Ironman nutrition as simple as possible. Get your SFuels now (With FREE shipping & 100% money back guarantee) · Read More

Running for dough - This is what Krystle Hockley did you improve her Ironman run 16.07.2018 8:27

Today on The Kona Edge we talk about ramping up your Ironman run and Krystle Hockley share with us some of the things she has done to improve her Ironman run performance.

Building on a strong bike performance - Martin Caron's Ironman bike tips 13.07.2018 9:57

Despite being his strongest discipline, Martin Caron reveals today on The Kona Edge what it takes to keep improving on the Ironman bike.

Swimming scare the crap out you? You need to hear this... 12.07.2018 11:45

On this episode of The Kona Edge Colin O'Shea and Brad Brown discuss strategies to overcome your fear of swimming. If you're a late onset swimmer or just don't like the Ironman swim then this podcast is for you... Read More · Grab you free Audible audio book

The long, patient road to Kona - The Alan Kenny Ironman World Championship story 11.07.2018 33:27

Today on The Kona Edge Brad Brown catches up with Alan Kenny to chat about his journey to the Ironman World Championships. From a sub 10 Ironman distance debut to missing qualifying by 9 seconds at his first attempt, this is Alan's Ironman World Championship story. Read More · Grab a free Audible audio book

Getting your Ironman Kona Run on with Jacob Wissum 09.07.2018 6:55

What does it take to run close on a 3-hour marathon in an Ironman? We find out on this edition of The Kona Edge.

Getting better in the bike - This is how to improve your Ironman cycle 06.07.2018 7:12

We chat to Krystle Hockley today on The Kona Edge to find out what she has done to improve her Ironman bike performance over time. Read More

How Martin Caron went from not being able to swim to Kona qualification 05.07.2018 10:10

Today on The Kona Edge Martin Caron reveals how he went from not being able to swim at all to qualifying for the Ironman World Championships in Kona.

The Singapore Swimmer - Colin O'shea's Ironman World Championship Story 04.07.2018 38:24

On this edition of The Kona Edge Brad Brown learns more about Colin O'Shea. Coming from a competitive swimming background Colin found his home in the Singapore triathlon scene. This is his story... Read More

What it takes to SMASH an Ironman bike course 29.06.2018 9:46

Today Jacob Wissum reveals what it takes to become a monster on the bike and how to improve your Ironman bike time significantly.

Rocking your Ironman swim with Krystle Hockley 28.06.2018 8:59

We touch base with Krystle Hockely today to quiz her on how she has improved her Ironman swim over time. Read More

From roofing to rocking Ironman Kona - Martin Caron's Ironman World Championship story 27.06.2018 32:12

Today on The Kona Edge we share another incredible triathlon story. Martin Caron joins Brad Brown and discusses how someone else entering him into his first Ironman has led to an obsession to become a better triathlete. Read More ·