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
40 – 60

High intensity training and carbohydrates

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

Know when to take it easy - Brice Williams's running tips

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

Trusting the process and the programme

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

Swimming is a skill - Campbell Hanson's Ironman swim

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

The patient road to the big dance - The Joby Gutierrez Ironman Kona Story

Podcast  |  Coach Parry | The Kona Edge - Ironman Triathlon
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.
1 May 2019 6AM 36 min

Lots of veggies and lots of protein!

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

Training at your goal Ironman pace or even a little faster

Podcast  |  Coach Parry | The Kona Edge - Ironman Triathlon
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.
29 Apr 2019 6AM 11 min

Pushing through mental barriers on the bike

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

Conquering fears: How Lesley West overcame her fear of the water

Podcast  |  Coach Parry | The Kona Edge - Ironman Triathlon
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.
25 Apr 2019 6AM 11 min

The Campbell Hanson Ironman Kona Story

Podcast  |  Coach Parry | The Kona Edge - Ironman Triathlon
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.
24 Apr 2019 6AM 29 min

The key is organisation - Sarah Thomas's nutrition strategy

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

Listen to your body to avoid injury

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

Bike a lot and bike hard

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

Using a metronome to improve your Ironman swim

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

Consistency is key - The Lesley West Ironman Kona Story

Podcast  |  Coach Parry | The Kona Edge - Ironman Triathlon
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.
17 Apr 2019 6AM 34 min

Easing into it - How Sarah Thomas approaches the Ironman run

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

Time Trial vs Road Bikes with Eulali Gouws

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

How a background in skiing helped Rasmus Svenningsson master his Ironman swim

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

Using a turbo trainer to improve your Ironman bike

Podcast  |  Coach Parry | The Kona Edge - Ironman Triathlon
Today on The Kona Edge we are joined once again by Sarah Thomas and chat to her about how she improved her Ironman bike by using a turbo trainer. We also discuss her favorite bike workouts and short interval, high intensity training.
5 Apr 2019 6AM 6 min
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