The Kona Edge - Ironman Triathlon

From failing a swim ability test to Ironman Kona - This is how Meghan did it

Podcast  |  Coach Parry | The Kona Edge - Ironman Triathlon

Having failed a swim ability test, Meghan Fillnow shares with us how she has made massive gains on her Ironman swim.

25 May 2017 8AM 9 min

Trading Team Sports for Triathlon – The Desi Dickinson Ironman Kona Story

Podcast  |  Coach Parry | The Kona Edge - Ironman Triathlon

Why not me? That's the question Desi Dickinson asked herself after she traded her love of ball sports for the Ironman lifestyle. She shares her journey into triathlon on this edition of The Kona Edge.

24 May 2017 5AM 35 min

Ironman Nutrition Hacks - Racing Ironman Triathlons as a Vegan

Podcast  |  Coach Parry | The Kona Edge - Ironman Triathlon

For Jen Koester, being a vegan posed a challenge to her Ironman nutrition. Jen reveals on this edition of The Kona Edge how she manages and some of the benefits she gained after cutting meat out of her diet.

23 May 2017 8AM 9 min

Ironman Run – It doesn’t get easier, you just get faster

Podcast  |  Coach Parry | The Kona Edge - Ironman Triathlon

Arlene Ayoub shares her secret to mixing things up in her Ironman run training. Even though she doesn't do long hills, the variety she adds helps her improve and strengthen her Ironman run.

22 May 2017 8AM 8 min

Secrets to a fast Ironman Bike: How Maarten Seghers went under 5 hours

Podcast  |  Coach Parry | The Kona Edge - Ironman Triathlon

What does it take to ride a fast Ironman bike leg? Maarten Seghers reveals on this edition of The Kona Edge what it takes to ride a sub 5 hour Ironman bike.

19 May 2017 8AM 13 min

Using your Ironman Swim Fitness to benefit all of the triathlon disciplines

Podcast  |  Coach Parry | The Kona Edge - Ironman Triathlon

Having a strong Ironman swim will benefit every aspect of your Ironman performance. Damien Coad joins us today and shares some valuable open water tips and why the term swim fit is so important.

18 May 2017 8AM 10 min

From Tennis to Triathlon – Meghan Fillnow’s journey to Ironman Kona

Podcast  |  Coach Parry | The Kona Edge - Ironman Triathlon

Meghan Fillnow transitioned to the sport of triathlon after playing competitive tennis for many years. Meghan and Brad chat extensively about what it takes mentally to be a competitive Ironman Age Grouper.

17 May 2017 2PM 36 min

Ironman Nutrition - Knowing what your body needs

Podcast  |  Coach Parry | The Kona Edge - Ironman Triathlon

We chat to Tim Rea about his Ironman nutrition. He shares why he splits his hydration and calories into 2 different sources, rather than relying on gels or bars.

16 May 2017 8AM 11 min

Love, patience and variety - Jen Koester's tri-factor Ironman run improver

Podcast  |  Coach Parry | The Kona Edge - Ironman Triathlon

Learning to love your Ironman run is one of Jen Koester's secrets to performing well in the sport of triathlon. Jen also shares how patience and variety have played an integral part in her success.

15 May 2017 8AM 9 min

Say Watt? Improve your Ironman bike by pushing more power

Podcast  |  Coach Parry | The Kona Edge - Ironman Triathlon

Arlene Ayoub revels how she uses steady state and seated workouts pushing big watts to increase her strength on her Ironman bike.

12 May 2017 8AM 8 min

Using your off season to improve swim technique and maintain consistency

Podcast  |  Coach Parry | The Kona Edge - Ironman Triathlon

We've spoken about the role of consistency and good technique when it comes to your Ironman swim. Ironman age grouper Maarten Seghers share how he takes care of both in the off season.

11 May 2017 8AM 9 min

From Volunteer to Ironman Triathlete - The Damien Coad Kona Story

Podcast  |  Coach Parry | The Kona Edge - Ironman Triathlon

Damien Coad lives and trains in Cairns. It is hot. It is humid. He shares with us how he was inspired from volunteering in an Ironman event, to racing it.

10 May 2017 2PM 37 min

Ignore your Ironman race weight and focus on optimal nutrition

Podcast  |  Coach Parry | The Kona Edge - Ironman Triathlon

Much focussed is placed on reducing your race weight as much as possible but for Ben Rudson it is more important to focus on optimal Ironman nutrition.

9 May 2017 4PM 9 min

Ironman run hacks: How to bounce back when injuries strike

Podcast  |  Coach Parry | The Kona Edge - Ironman Triathlon

We all get injured at some stage of our Ironman triathlon career. Tim Rea shares his strategies to deal with injury treatment and prevention when it impacts your Ironman run.

8 May 2017 4PM 12 min

Patience: Jen Koester's secret to getting faster in her Ironman bike

Podcast  |  Coach Parry | The Kona Edge - Ironman Triathlon

We've often said that consistency is the secret to getting faster on your Ironman bike but for Jen Koester it's all about patience. This is what she's done to improve her Ironman bike.

5 May 2017 3PM 9 min

Make your Ironman Swim a constant work in progress to swim faster

Podcast  |  Coach Parry | The Kona Edge - Ironman Triathlon

What does it take to get better in the water and improve your Ironman swim? We chat to Arlene Ayoub about what she has done to get faster in the water.

4 May 2017 3PM 11 min

From Belgium to the Big Island - Maarten Seghers' Ironman Kona Story

Podcast  |  Coach Parry | The Kona Edge - Ironman Triathlon

We head to Belgium for the first time to catch up with Maarten Seghers who reveals the two things that got him to Kona, consistency and discipline. This is his Ironman story.

3 May 2017 10AM 34 min

Ironman Nutrition: Plan your race and then race your plan

Podcast  |  Coach Parry | The Kona Edge - Ironman Triathlon

We all make Ironman nutrition mistakes, but it is what you learn from them is what matters. Today multiple Ironman age group world champion Lisbeth Kenyon shares the biggest nutrition lessons she has learnt in her Ironman career.

2 May 2017 10AM 8 min

Mental training sessions are critical to improve your Ironman run

Podcast  |  Coach Parry | The Kona Edge - Ironman Triathlon

Building mental strength is vital to become a competitive Ironman age grouper. Ben Rudson shares what he does to toughen up mentally on his Ironman run.

1 May 2017 11AM 12 min

Ironman Bike – There is no substitute for hard cycling workouts

Podcast  |  Coach Parry | The Kona Edge - Ironman Triathlon

Mixing up his cycling workouts is what keep's Tim Rea engaged on the Ironman bike. This talented young Aussie returns to reveal the things he has done over time to improve his Ironman bike.

28 Apr 2017 10AM 13 min