Coach Parry The Kona Edge - Ironman Triathlon

The Kona Edge - Ironman Triathlon

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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853 Episodes
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Doing brick workouts to run better off the bike

Podcast  |  Coach Parry | The Kona Edge - Ironman Triathlon
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.
3 Jun 2019 6AM 8 min

Don't get overwhelmed by the numbers - Tara Grosvener's bike tips

Podcast  |  Coach Parry | The Kona Edge - Ironman Triathlon
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…
31 May 2019 6AM 8 min

It feels like freedom - Jacinta Worland's approach to swimming

Podcast  |  Coach Parry | The Kona Edge - Ironman Triathlon
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…
30 May 2019 6AM 8 min

Cutting sugar out - Campbell Hanson's Ironman nutrition strategy

Podcast  |  Coach Parry | The Kona Edge - Ironman Triathlon
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.
28 May 2019 6AM 8 min

Cadence focused training - Joby Gutierrez's Ironman run strategy

Podcast  |  Coach Parry | The Kona Edge - Ironman Triathlon
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…
27 May 2019 6AM 10 min

Training to feel - Laura Nadeau's Ironman bike strategy

Podcast  |  Coach Parry | The Kona Edge - Ironman Triathlon
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.
24 May 2019 6AM 8 min

Slowing your stroke rate while increasing your speed

Podcast  |  Coach Parry | The Kona Edge - Ironman Triathlon
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.
23 May 2019 6AM 7 min

It brings out the best in you - The Jacinta Worland Ironman Kona Story

Podcast  |  Coach Parry | The Kona Edge - Ironman Triathlon
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…
22 May 2019 6AM 31 min

You don't need to be a super fast runner, you need to be a strong runner

Podcast  |  Coach Parry | The Kona Edge - Ironman Triathlon
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…
20 May 2019 6AM 7 min

A scientific approach to training - Joby Gutierrez's Ironman bike strategy

Podcast  |  Coach Parry | The Kona Edge - Ironman Triathlon
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.
17 May 2019 6AM 10 min

Learning to breathe out under water - Laura Nadeau on her Ironman swim

Podcast  |  Coach Parry | The Kona Edge - Ironman Triathlon
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…
16 May 2019 6AM 9 min

Be less afraid to push yourself - The Tara Grosvener Ironman Kona Story

Podcast  |  Coach Parry | The Kona Edge - Ironman Triathlon
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.
15 May 2019 6AM 27 min

Practice your Ironman nutrition strategy during training

Podcast  |  Coach Parry | The Kona Edge - Ironman Triathlon
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.
14 May 2019 6AM 10 min

Lesley West's secret to running well off the bike

Podcast  |  Coach Parry | The Kona Edge - Ironman Triathlon
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.
13 May 2019 6AM 8 min

Optimizing your bike to improve your performance

Podcast  |  Coach Parry | The Kona Edge - Ironman Triathlon
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.
10 May 2019 6AM 8 min

Improving mobility in the water to better your Ironman swim

Podcast  |  Coach Parry | The Kona Edge - Ironman Triathlon
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.
9 May 2019 6AM 8 min

A balancing act - The Laura Nadeau Ironman Kona Story

Podcast  |  Coach Parry | The Kona Edge - Ironman Triathlon
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…
8 May 2019 6AM 31 min
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