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
Swimming sucks...But you can still be a competitive age grouper 21.06.2018 8:14
Today on The Kona Edge we touch base with Jacob Wissum again who is not the biggest fan of swimming but yet is able to be a competitive age grouper. This is his sercret... Read More
It's all about balance - The Krystle Hockley Ironman Kona story... 20.06.2018 28:02
Today on The Kona Edge we head down under to catch up with Krystle Hockley to discover more about her journey to the Ironman World Championships in Kona.
Big night out leads to Kona podium - The Jacob Wissum Ironman World Championship Story 13.06.2018 37:12
On today's edition of The Kona Edge Brad Brown gives you an update on what's been happening at TKE HQ. He has some big news to share. He also catches up with Jacob Wissum to discover more about what it takes to finish 3rd in the very competitive 35-39 age group at Ironman Kona Read More
Making massive inroads on your Ironman Nutrition - This is how Diana Simpson did it 12.06.2018 14:19
We chat sports nutrition on today's episode of The Kona Edge and are joined again by Diana Simpson from Auckland in New Zealand to find out how the changes she has made in her Ironman nutrition has helped improve her overall performance. Support The Kona Edge · Download your FREE audio book
Getting your Ironman nutrition sorted out is vital 05.06.2018 12:43
We touch base today with Fiona Carlon on The Kona Edge and discover what she has done to dial in her Ironman nutrition over her triathlon career. Support The Kona Edge
Are you running slow enough? 04.06.2018 10:02
On this edition of The Kona Edge, that is the question we ask - Are your easy runs easy enough. Diana Simpson joins us today and shares the solution to one of the biggest mistakes triathletes make when trying to run faster. Support The Kona Edge · Download your FREE Audio Book now
Building mental strength to become a better runner 28.05.2018 10:34
We chat to Fiona Carlon on this edition of The Kona Edge and discover how she has developed her mental tenacity in order to improve her Ironman run. Support The Kona Edge
When cycling is your weakest discipline, this is how to make it your strongest 25.05.2018 10:12
Today on The Kona Edge we catch up with Diana Simpson to chat about her Ironman bike and how to turn your weakness into your strength. Support The Kona Edge · Grab your free audio book
Fiona Carlon's Ironman bike tips to make you a better cyclist 18.05.2018 11:33
On this episode of The Kona Edge we head back to Chicago to find out what Fiona Carlon has done to improve her Ironman bike performance. From overcoming the fear of riding to building strength on the bike, Fiona reveals what has worked for you and how you can implement the strategies in your own training. Support The Kona Edge
Advice to becoming a better swimmer- Diana Simpson's Ironman swim tips 17.05.2018 10:25
Today on The Kona Edge we catch up with Diana Simpson in Auckland, New Zealand again to talk about her Ironman swim. Diana shares with us a few of the things that she has done to really improve her swim. Support The Kona Edge · Download your free audio book
Paul Lunn's tips to improve your Ironman bike 11.05.2018 13:40
On today's edition of The Kona Edge Paul Lunn joins us to talk about what he has done to improve his Ironman bike performance and how you can apply those lessons to become a better cyclist. Support The Kona Edge · Access your free audio book now
Even if you have swimming ability you still need to swim a LOT 10.05.2018 11:40
On this episode of The Kona Edge we catch up with Fiona Carlon, who despite coming from a competitive swimming background still works incredibly hard at improving her Ironman swim. Support The Kona Edge
Racing with a touch of mongrel - The Diana Simpson Ironman Kona Story 09.05.2018 35:36
Today on The Kona Edge we head to Auckland in New Zealand to catch up with Diana Simpson. Diana is no stranger to racing on the big island and believes tenacity and fight plays as much a part as raw talent if you want to be a competitive age grouper. This is her Ironman Kona story. Support The Kona Edge · Access for free audio book on Audible
Ironman nutrition do's and don't with Rebecca McKee 08.05.2018 14:04
Today on The Kona Edge we head back to Alaska to chat to Rebecca McKee to chat about her Ironman nutrition strategy and some of the things she does and won't do from a sports nutrition perspective. Support The Kona Edge · Download your free audio book
Building strength on your Ironman Run - Rob Barel's tips to make you a better runner 07.05.2018 13:50
On this edition of The Kona Edge we catch up with Rob Barel to learn how he has developed and improved his Ironman run over the years. Support The Kona Edge · Get your free audio book here
Forged in Chicago - The Fiona Carlon Ironman Kona Story 05.05.2018 33:59
On this edition of The Kona Edge we chat to Fiona Carlon who joins us from Chicago, Illinois. Fiona shares how she was introduced into the sport of triathlon and how she found her groove in the long stuff. Support The Kona Edge
What does it take to get faster on the bike? Christine Kachinsky weighs in on the debate... 04.05.2018 10:48
We touch base with Christine Kachinsky on this episode of The Kona Edge to get her thoughts on what it takes to get faster on the bike. Support The Kona Edge
Ironman Swim: When it feels like your arms and legs aren't connected to your body 03.05.2018 11:16
We chat swimming on this edition of The Kona Edge. particularly when your limbs feel like they are disconnected from your body. This is what you can do about it. Support The Kona Edge
Alex Rossetti's Ironman Nutrition Strategy 01.05.2018 11:53
On this edition of The Kona Edge we talk nutrition once again and catch up with Alex Rossetti to discover what works and what doesn't work for him. Support The Kona Edge
Why running less may just be better for you 30.04.2018 13:36
On this edition of The Kona Edge we catch up with Rebecca McKee to chat about her Ironman run and why she believes that running less has helped her improve her overall run performance. Support The Kona Edge
The Secret behind Rob Barel's incredible Ironman bike 27.04.2018 11:01
On today's episode of The Kona Edge we catch up again with Rob Barel to learn about what he has done to get faster on the bike. Support The Kona Edge
How a book dramatically changed the Christine Kachinsky's Ironman swim performance 26.04.2018 14:38
Today on The Kona Edge we discover how reading one book helped Christine Kachinsky make massive gains in her Ironman swim performance. The Book: Swim Speed Secrets for Swimmers & Triathletes · Support The Kona Edge · Read More
The Paul Lunn Ironman Kona Story 25.04.2018 33:30
Today on the Kona Edge we head to the United Kingdom to catch up with Paul Lunn to learn more abou this journey into triathlon and what drove him to achieve what he has achieved in Ironman.
[IMPORTANT UPDATE] What's happening with The Kona Edge? 10.04.2018 6:21
This is just a quick update from Brad Brown with the latest on what is happening at The Kona Edge... Support The Kona Edge
Keeping perspective when it comes to your Ironman nutrition 27.03.2018 14:40
Today on The Kona Edge we chat to Andre Piehl about his approach to nutrition when it comes to triathlon and for Andre it's a matter of perspective. Support The Kona Edge
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