The Kona Edge

By Steven Brandes

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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.

Episode Date
S2. E2: Injured Runner, 70.3 Key Sessions, Trail Running, Best Aero Upgrades
Apr 19, 2024
S2. E1 Getting Older, Zwift Racing, 5k PRs
Mar 26, 2024
S1: E9 Craig Alexander, 3x IRONMAN World Champion
May 03, 2022
S1: E8 Marni Sumbal MS, RD on Holding Body Fat, Poor Nutrition Habits, Training Theory
Apr 29, 2022
S1: E7 Andy Blow on Sodium Preloading, Race Fueling Mistakes, GI Distress
Apr 25, 2022
S1: E6 Natia van Heerden, 70.3 South Africa Champion
Apr 22, 2022
S1: E5 Arild Tveiten, Olympic Champion Coach, Coaching Topics
Apr 15, 2022
S1: E4 Rasmus Svenningson IRONMAN CHAMPION
Apr 09, 2022
S1:E3 Marni Sumbal on Body Image, Mental Health, and Red Flags
Apr 01, 2022
S1:E2 Vanessa Murray, AG IRONMAN CHAMPION AND ZWIFT TRI ACADEMY ATHLETE
Mar 24, 2022
S1:E1 Interview w/ Andy Blow from Precision Hydration
Mar 20, 2022
Everything in moderation - Fiona Whitby's approach to nutrition
Jul 16, 2019
Nutrition makes a massive difference - Neil Eddy's Ironman nutrition strategy
Jul 09, 2019
Run hard off the bike - Fiona Whitby's run strategy
Jul 08, 2019
Don't force it - Kelly Phuah's nutrition strategy
Jul 02, 2019
Learning to sweat and hydrate at the same time
Jul 01, 2019
Training to power - Fiona Whitby's approach to the Ironman bike
Jun 28, 2019
The danger of over-hydrating
Jun 25, 2019
Striving to nail the Ironman Run
Jun 24, 2019
Neil Eddy's approach to the Ironman bike
Jun 21, 2019
Training to maintain - Fiona Whitby on her Ironman swim
Jun 20, 2019
The importance of putting thought and time into your nutrition strategy
Jun 18, 2019
Build it up slowly - Jacinta Worland's thoughts on running
Jun 17, 2019
Making yourself suffer on the bike to improve fitness
Jun 14, 2019
Work hard and keep going for it!
Jun 13, 2019
From cross-country to triathlons - The Fiona Whitby Ironman Kona Story
Jun 12, 2019
Be aware of what your body can and can't handle
Jun 11, 2019
Running hard off the bike
Jun 10, 2019
Going old school - Jacinta Worland's bike strategy
Jun 07, 2019
Constantly work on your technique - Kelly Phuah's swim tips
Jun 06, 2019
The Neil Eddy Ironman Kona Story
Jun 05, 2019
Do what works for you - Joby Gutierrez's nutrition strategy
Jun 04, 2019
Doing brick workouts to run better off the bike
Jun 03, 2019
Don't get overwhelmed by the numbers - Tara Grosvener's bike tips
May 31, 2019
It feels like freedom - Jacinta Worland's approach to swimming
May 30, 2019
From recreational running to Ironman World Championships - The Kelly Phuah Ironman Kona Story
May 29, 2019
Cutting sugar out - Campbell Hanson's Ironman nutrition strategy
May 28, 2019
Cadence focused training - Joby Gutierrez's Ironman run strategy
May 27, 2019
Training to feel - Laura Nadeau's Ironman bike strategy
May 24, 2019
Slowing your stroke rate while increasing your speed
May 23, 2019
It brings out the best in you - The Jacinta Worland Ironman Kona Story
May 22, 2019
Switching between fats and carbs - Lesley West's Ironman nutrition strategy
May 21, 2019
You don't need to be a super fast runner, you need to be a strong runner
May 20, 2019
A scientific approach to training - Joby Gutierrez's Ironman bike strategy
May 17, 2019
Learning to breathe out under water - Laura Nadeau on her Ironman swim
May 16, 2019
Be less afraid to push yourself - The Tara Grosvener Ironman Kona Story
May 15, 2019
Practice your Ironman nutrition strategy during training
May 14, 2019
Lesley West's secret to running well off the bike
May 13, 2019
Optimizing your bike to improve your performance
May 10, 2019
Improving mobility in the water to better your Ironman swim
May 09, 2019
A balancing act - The Laura Nadeau Ironman Kona Story
May 08, 2019
High intensity training and carbohydrates
May 07, 2019
Know when to take it easy - Brice Williams's running tips
May 06, 2019
Trusting the process and the programme
May 03, 2019
Swimming is a skill - Campbell Hanson's Ironman swim
May 02, 2019
The patient road to the big dance - The Joby Gutierrez Ironman Kona Story
May 01, 2019
Lots of veggies and lots of protein!
Apr 30, 2019
Training at your goal Ironman pace or even a little faster
Apr 29, 2019
Pushing through mental barriers on the bike
Apr 26, 2019
Conquering fears: How Lesley West overcame her fear of the water
Apr 25, 2019
The Campbell Hanson Ironman Kona Story
Apr 24, 2019
The key is organisation - Sarah Thomas's nutrition strategy
Apr 23, 2019
Listen to your body to avoid injury
Apr 22, 2019
Bike a lot and bike hard
Apr 19, 2019
Using a metronome to improve your Ironman swim
Apr 18, 2019
Consistency is key - The Lesley West Ironman Kona Story
Apr 17, 2019
Easing into it - How Sarah Thomas approaches the Ironman run
Apr 15, 2019
Time Trial vs Road Bikes with Eulali Gouws
Apr 12, 2019
How a background in skiing helped Rasmus Svenningsson master his Ironman swim
Apr 11, 2019
From motocross to triathlons - The Brice Williams Ironman Kona Story
Apr 10, 2019
Using a turbo trainer to improve your Ironman bike
Apr 05, 2019
Going from the doggy paddle to the Ironman swim
Apr 04, 2019
Changing the way you think - The Rasmus Svenningsson Ironman Kona Story
Apr 03, 2019
Improving your strength to get better mileage in the water
Mar 28, 2019
It's the best of the best - Eulali Gouws Ironman Story
Mar 27, 2019
The Sarah Thomas Ironman Kona Story
Mar 20, 2019
IMPORTANT UPDATE: Latest News From The Kona Edge
Mar 17, 2019
The key to Ironman nutrition with Tim Hola
Nov 06, 2018
How to become a fast Ironman marathon runner with Toon Veldeman
Nov 05, 2018
Building a big bike base - Tim Ballintine's Ironman cycle tips
Nov 02, 2018
Want to swim faster? Justin Herrick tells you how...
Nov 01, 2018
Blake Kappler - What it takes to conquer Kona
Oct 31, 2018
The key to nailing your Ironman nutrition with Mal Joseland
Oct 30, 2018
Should you be doing speed work on the track?
Oct 29, 2018
How to get your Ironman Bike times cranking
Oct 26, 2018
When your swim sets up your bike and your run with Tim Ballintine
Oct 25, 2018
Keeping Kona in the Family - Justin Herrick's Ironman World Championship Story
Oct 24, 2018
Ironman nutrition with Ben Bell
Oct 23, 2018
Running well takes more than just running
Oct 22, 2018
Getting stronger on your Ironman Bike
Oct 19, 2018
Swimming to set up your Ironman bike and run with Toon Veldeman
Oct 18, 2018
You need help - The Tim Ballintine Ironman Kona Story
Oct 17, 2018
[PART 2] The Coach Parry Philosophy - Special Edition
Oct 16, 2018
[SPECIAL EDITION] Meet Lindsey Parry - Part 1
Oct 15, 2018
Running better off the bike
Oct 15, 2018
Doing what it takes to ride faster and other bike tips with Mal Joseland.
Oct 12, 2018
Tim Hola's tips for improving your Ironman Swim
Oct 11, 2018
The Toon Veldeman Ironman Kona Story -
Oct 10, 2018
Want to know how to run faster? we asked Paul Cowling
Oct 08, 2018
Banging Bike Splits - This is how to get faster on your Ironman bike with Ben Bell
Oct 05, 2018
Upping you Ironman Swim with Mal Joseland
Oct 04, 2018
What it takes to keep going back to Kona - The Tim Hola Ironman World Championship Story
Oct 03, 2018
This is what Paul Cowling did to improve his Ironman bike split
Oct 02, 2018
Running like it matters - Curtiss Feltners Ironman marathon tips
Oct 01, 2018
Doing what it takes to get faster in the water - Ben Bell's Ironman swim advice
Sep 30, 2018
What it take to race on the Big Island - Mal Joseland Story
Sep 26, 2018
Fueling Strategy - Chuck Sloane's Ironman Nutrition Race Plan
Sep 25, 2018
Running for dough - Sophie Bubbs Ironman run advice
Sep 24, 2018
Smashing the bike - How to get faster with Curtiss Feltner
Sep 21, 2018
What it takes to swim fast - Paul Colling's Ironman Swim tips
Sep 20, 2018
From Down Under to the Big Island - The Ben Bell Ironman World Championship Story
Sep 19, 2018
Rowan Vorster's Ironman Nutrition hacks
Sep 18, 2018
Stepping up from Steeplechase to Ironman Marathons
Sep 17, 2018
This is how Sophie Bubb has improved her Ironman bike
Sep 14, 2018
Swimming Skills with Curtiss Feltner
Sep 13, 2018
Learning to love triathlon - Paul Cowling's Ironman Kona Story.
Sep 12, 2018
Fueling to win -Brian Meilnat's Ironman Nutrition Tips
Sep 11, 2018
How to turn a fast half marathon into a fast Ironman marathon
Sep 10, 2018
What you SHOULD be doing to get faster on the bike
Sep 07, 2018
Swimming when it's not your favorite discipline - Ironman swim tips from Sophie Bubb
Sep 06, 2018
Chasing powder to chasing the Kona dream - The Curtiss Feltner Ironman World Champs Story
Sep 05, 2018
The Key to Racing Ironman Well - James Harrington's Nutrition Tips
Sep 04, 2018
Run with stronger runners - Brian Melinat's tips to improve your Ironman run
Sep 03, 2018
How to get faster on the bike
Aug 31, 2018
How to improve your Ironman swim with Chuck Sloan
Aug 30, 2018
IronMum - The Sophie Bubb Ironman World Championship Story
Aug 29, 2018
Tap into endless stores of energy - Ewert Kleynhan's Nutrition Strategy
Aug 28, 2018
Running long - James Harrington's key to run success
Aug 27, 2018
These are Brian Melinat's tips to improve you Ironman Bike performance
Aug 24, 2018
The one thing Rowan Vorster did that dramatically improves his swim
Aug 23, 2018
From Steeplechase to Sunny Kona - The Chuck Sloan Ironman Story
Aug 22, 2018
Fueling on fat - John Rutherford's Ironman nutrition strategy
Aug 21, 2018
Running after knee surgery - This is how Ewert Kleynhans did it
Aug 20, 2018
The Patient Process - Rowan Vorster's secret to Ironman Kona Qualification
Aug 19, 2018
This is how to improve your Ironman bike performance
Aug 17, 2018
Fixing your swim - Brian Melinat's advice to get faster in the water
Aug 16, 2018
Alan Kenny's Ironman nutrition game plan
Aug 14, 2018
Nailing your Ironman run - This is how to do it.
Aug 13, 2018
How long can you stay in the drops?
Aug 10, 2018
Improving your Ironman swim... by not swimming
Aug 09, 2018
When one decision changes everything - The Brian Melinat Ironman World Championship Story
Aug 08, 2018
Leaving nothing to chance - Colin O'Shea's Ironman Nutrition Strategy
Aug 07, 2018
Smashing marathon's in your off season
Aug 06, 2018
Wheelscience with Jo & Peter Coombe
Aug 06, 2018
Building bases the key to a strong Ironman bike
Aug 03, 2018
Adult onset swimming and the challenge Ironman poses
Aug 02, 2018
Kona is the reward for hard work - The James Harrington Ironman World Championship Story
Aug 01, 2018
Skinny is the new fit...or is it? Martin Caron thinks so...
Jul 31, 2018
Running when you're injured
Jul 30, 2018
It's not all about the bike - Alan Kenny's Ironman Bike Tips
Jul 27, 2018
How important is your Ironman swim really?
Jul 26, 2018
Becoming a student of Ironman - The Ewert Kleynhans World Championship Story
Jul 25, 2018
Ironman Nutrition Strategies with Krystle Hockley
Jul 24, 2018
If you want to run faster...Run faster
Jul 23, 2018
How to improve your power numbers on your Ironman bike
Jul 20, 2018
Alan Kenny's Ironman Swim tips
Jul 19, 2018
Kona Qualification is a multi-year project - The John Rutherford Ironman World Championship story
Jul 18, 2018
Keeping your Ironman Nutrition Super Simple
Jul 17, 2018
Running for dough - This is what Krystle Hockley did you improve her Ironman run
Jul 16, 2018
Building on a strong bike performance - Martin Caron's Ironman bike tips
Jul 13, 2018
Swimming scare the crap out you? You need to hear this...
Jul 12, 2018
The long, patient road to Kona - The Alan Kenny Ironman World Championship story
Jul 11, 2018
Getting your Ironman Kona Run on with Jacob Wissum
Jul 09, 2018
Getting better in the bike - This is how to improve your Ironman cycle
Jul 06, 2018
How Martin Caron went from not being able to swim to Kona qualification
Jul 05, 2018
The Singapore Swimmer - Colin O'shea's Ironman World Championship Story
Jul 04, 2018
What it takes to SMASH an Ironman bike course
Jun 29, 2018
Rocking your Ironman swim with Krystle Hockley
Jun 28, 2018
From roofing to rocking Ironman Kona - Martin Caron's Ironman World Championship story
Jun 27, 2018
Swimming sucks...But you can still be a competitive age grouper
Jun 21, 2018
It's all about balance - The Krystle Hockley Ironman Kona story...
Jun 20, 2018
Big night out leads to Kona podium - The Jacob Wissum Ironman World Championship Story
Jun 13, 2018
Making massive inroads on your Ironman Nutrition - This is how Diana Simpson did it
Jun 12, 2018
Getting your Ironman nutrition sorted out is vital
Jun 05, 2018
Are you running slow enough?
Jun 04, 2018
Building mental strength to become a better runner
May 28, 2018
When cycling is your weakest discipline, this is how to make it your strongest
May 25, 2018
Fiona Carlon's Ironman bike tips to make you a better cyclist
May 18, 2018
Advice to becoming a better swimmer- Diana Simpson's Ironman swim tips
May 17, 2018
Paul Lunn's tips to improve your Ironman bike
May 11, 2018
Even if you have swimming ability you still need to swim a LOT
May 10, 2018
Racing with a touch of mongrel - The Diana Simpson Ironman Kona Story
May 09, 2018
Ironman nutrition do's and don't with Rebecca McKee
May 08, 2018
Building strength on your Ironman Run - Rob Barel's tips to make you a better runner
May 07, 2018
Forged in Chicago - The Fiona Carlon Ironman Kona Story
May 05, 2018
What does it take to get faster on the bike? Christine Kachinsky weighs in on the debate...
May 04, 2018
Ironman Swim: When it feels like your arms and legs aren't connected to your body
May 03, 2018
Alex Rossetti's Ironman Nutrition Strategy
May 01, 2018
Why running less may just be better for you
Apr 30, 2018
The Secret behind Rob Barel's incredible Ironman bike
Apr 27, 2018
How a book dramatically changed the Christine Kachinsky's Ironman swim performance
Apr 26, 2018
The Paul Lunn Ironman Kona Story
Apr 25, 2018
[IMPORTANT UPDATE] What's happening with The Kona Edge?
Apr 10, 2018
Keeping perspective when it comes to your Ironman nutrition
Mar 27, 2018
When the wheels come off on your run
Mar 26, 2018
Just get out there and ride your bike - Rebecca McKee's Ironman Bike advice
Mar 23, 2018
It doesn't matter how good a swimmer you are, there is always room for improvement
Mar 22, 2018
The Challenges of Life as an Ironman - Christine Kachinsky's Ironman Kona Story
Mar 21, 2018
Rice cakes are not an Ironman nutrition strategy
Mar 20, 2018
Improving your Ironman run when genetics are not on your side
Mar 19, 2018
A great Ironman bike performance requires you to pay school fees on the bike
Mar 16, 2018
Drilling into drills - Rebecca McKee's Ironman swim tips
Mar 15, 2018
Racing the legends to age group racing - The Rob Barel Ironman Kona Story
Mar 14, 2018
Reintroducing meat into your Ironman nutrition - Jen Kenney's Nutrition Strategy
Mar 13, 2018
To be a better runner you need to be a better biker
Mar 12, 2018
Beast mode on the Ironman Bike
Mar 09, 2018
Getting technical to better your Ironman swim
Mar 08, 2018
Kona success depends on your ability to suffer - The Rebecca McKee Ironman story
Mar 07, 2018
Improving day to day nutrition to bump up you're Ironman performance
Mar 06, 2018
Using track and treadmill workouts to improve your Ironman run
Mar 05, 2018
Hills, hills and more hills - John Wilson's Ironman bike secret
Mar 02, 2018
Consistency - The simple key to improving your Ironman swim
Mar 01, 2018
Taking chances - The Alex Rossetti Ironman Kona Story
Feb 28, 2018
Fueling for Ironman World Championship success
Feb 27, 2018
Hacks to improve your Ironman run
Feb 26, 2018
Using off bike strength training to improve your performance on the bike
Feb 23, 2018
The process of improving your Ironman swim
Feb 22, 2018
The long pull to Kona - The Andre Piehl Ironman World Championships Story
Feb 21, 2018
Investing in a nutrition plan to ensure Ironman success
Feb 20, 2018
What does it take to run the perfect Ironman marathon off the bike
Feb 19, 2018
The role of bike races in your Ironman bike performance
Feb 16, 2018
Getting used to swimming with lots of people around you in an Ironman
Feb 15, 2018
Spanning Decades - The John Wilson Ironman Kona Story
Feb 14, 2018
Dialing in your Ironman nutrition for extremely hot races
Feb 13, 2018
Using yoga & pilates to improve your Ironman run
Feb 12, 2018
Incorporating Time Trials into your Ironman bike training
Feb 09, 2018
Incorporating open water swimming in your Ironman training
Feb 08, 2018
Why not turn pro at 40 - The Jen Kenney Ironman Kona Story
Feb 07, 2018
Making significant changes to your Ironman nutrition
Feb 06, 2018
Using strength training to improve your Ironman run
Feb 05, 2018
Strength and its impact on your Ironman bike performance
Feb 02, 2018
The role of a specialist swim coach in your Ironman training
Feb 01, 2018
Easing into Ironman - The Diana Hassel Ironman World Championships Story
Jan 31, 2018
Moving from carbs to fat - The Matti Weitz Ironman Nutrition Strategy
Jan 30, 2018
Running well as a physically large triathlete
Jan 29, 2018
Compounding your Ironman bike gains - Using a smart trainer as well a power meter
Jan 26, 2018
Using Facebook, Google and Youtube to improve your Ironman swim
Jan 25, 2018
Training when you can squeeze it in - The Keith Garbutt Ironman World Championship story
Jan 24, 2018
Tinkering with your Ironman nutrition strategy as your body changes and ages
Jan 23, 2018
Dealing with the last 10kms of your Ironman run
Jan 22, 2018
The secret to riding a sub 5 hour Ironman bike
Jan 19, 2018
Mastering swim monotony: The one thing Julie Dunkle does to beat boredom in the pool
Jan 18, 2018
How Ironman saved me from anxiety - The Jodie Browning Ironman Kona story
Jan 17, 2018
Heat and how it impacts your Ironman Nutrition Strategy
Jan 16, 2018
Confidence and how it can impact your Ironman run
Jan 15, 2018
If the majority to people are training with power, shouldn't you?
Jan 12, 2018
Not missing a single swim session and technical analysis - Richard Lawrie's Ironman Swim Secrets
Jan 11, 2018
The Patience Game - The Julie Dunkle Ironman Kona Story
Jan 10, 2018
How to get your day to day nutrition dialed in when you travel a lot
Jan 09, 2018
Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner - Our Ironman Contest Winner
Jan 08, 2018
Staying Aero - The key to Ironman bike success
Jan 05, 2018
When Ironman is in your backyard - The Richard Lawrie Ironman Kona Story
Jan 04, 2018
Working on your swim technique before worrying about swim fitness
Jan 03, 2018
Using fat to fuel - Stefano Passarello's Ironman nutrition secret
Jan 02, 2018
Running yourself into the ground - Avoiding Ironman run burnout
Jan 01, 2018
From crutches to Kona - the inspiring Keri Delport's Ironman journey
Dec 29, 2017
Rugby International to Kona Athlete - Jo Coombe's Ironman story
Dec 28, 2017
Wager to World Champion - The Chris Montross Ironman Story
Dec 27, 2017
Qualifying for Kona - The Annchen Clarke Ironman World Championships Story
Dec 26, 2017
Ironman World Championships – The Michael Girard Story
Dec 25, 2017
Kona Commitment - Garron Mosley talks about his Ironman quest
Dec 22, 2017
Two time Ironman Kona World Champion Dan Stubleski
Dec 21, 2017
Getting started is what it takes to get to Ironman Kona - The Rob Cummins Story
Dec 20, 2017
Ironman Age Group World Champion - The Lucy Charles Story
Dec 19, 2017
Emergency room to Kona qualifier - The Doug Guthrie Story
Dec 18, 2017
Building your power and growing your numbers to get stronger on the Ironman bike
Dec 16, 2017
The Matti Weitz Ironman Kona Story
Dec 15, 2017
Stress fractures and Ironman nutrition - What you need to know
Dec 14, 2017
Things that move the needle on your Ironman swim
Dec 12, 2017
The secret to running a sub 3 hour Ironman marathon
Dec 11, 2017
It's not about the bike, it's all about the base
Dec 08, 2017
The role of confidence in the water on your Ironman swim
Dec 07, 2017
From Olympic Trials to Ironman Kona - The Susanne Davis Triathlon Story
Dec 06, 2017
Sensible and Balanced - Lewis Eccleston's Nutrition philosophy
Dec 05, 2017
Running to power with the Stryd power meter
Dec 04, 2017
The importance of a low intensity base for your Ironman Bike
Dec 01, 2017
Starting with 1 length of the pool and building to Ironman Kona
Nov 30, 2017
The plan to get to the Ironman World Championships - Tracy Markham's Ironman Kona Story
Nov 29, 2017
We celebrate and Matt Cymanski Ironman Nutrition Strategy
Nov 28, 2017
Negative splits and Ironman Marathons
Nov 27, 2017
Core strength and how it can improve your Ironman bike
Nov 24, 2017
How wine barrels and stolen cellphones improved Stefano Passarello's Ironman Swim
Nov 23, 2017
Dealing with failure in Kona - The Jacki Cronin Ironman Story
Nov 22, 2017
Ben Boyd's Ironman Nutrition Strategy
Nov 21, 2017
Upping mileage on the run - Matt Cymanski's Ironman run hacks
Nov 20, 2017
Getting your Ironman bike to catch up with your run
Nov 17, 2017
The Balance between volume and intensity: swim better with both
Nov 16, 2017
Zero to Kona in 12 Months - Stefano Passarello's incredible Ironman story
Nov 15, 2017
When is the right time to dial in your Ironman nutrition
Nov 14, 2017
Running less is more - Ben Boyd's Ironman run secret
Nov 13, 2017
It takes years to become an overnight success - The Rob Dallimore Ironman Kona Story
Nov 11, 2017
Ironman bike gear with head Dimond designer Matt Cymanski
Nov 10, 2017
Swimming Faster: How Lewis Ecclestone improved his 400m times by more than 25%
Nov 09, 2017
Weight - Should it be something you're concerned about when doing Ironman?
Nov 07, 2017
Building mental strength for your Ironman run
Nov 06, 2017
Ironman Bike Training in a big city - Ben Boyd's bike tips
Nov 03, 2017
One big off season swimming block - The secret to Matt Cymanski's Ironman swim improvement
Nov 02, 2017
From Building Site to the Big Island - The Lewis Eccleston Ironman Kona Story
Nov 01, 2017
Balance - The secret to Kelly O'Mara's Ironman Nutrition Strategy
Oct 31, 2017
The work that is required to maintain a strong Ironman run
Oct 30, 2017