The Kona Edge - Ironman Triathlon

When your weakest Ironman discipline is your favourite

Podcast  |  Coach Parry | The Kona Edge - Ironman Triathlon

On this edition of The Kona Edge, we chat with Chris Montross about his Ironman bike. What is the best way to approach a discipline that is your weakest? It helps when it is your favourite.

13 Mar 2016 6PM 8 min

Run hacks with Ironman AG World Champion Malte Bruns

Podcast  |  Coach Parry | The Kona Edge - Ironman Triathlon

Today on The Kona Edge we chat to the 2015 Ironman Age Group World Champion Malte Bruns once again and ask him about his Ironman run strategy and what it takes to win an Ironman World Championship title.

11 Mar 2016 3PM 6 min

Run hacks with Ironman AG World Champion Malte Bruns

Podcast  |  Coach Parry | The Kona Edge - Ironman Triathlon

Today on The Kona Edge we chat to the 2015 Ironman Age Group World Champion Malte Bruns once again and ask him about his Ironman run strategy and what it takes to win an Ironman World Championship title.

11 Mar 2016 7AM 6 min

Wager to World Champion - The Chris Montross Ironman Story

Podcast  |  Coach Parry | The Kona Edge - Ironman Triathlon

We get to share another incredible Ironman World Championship journey today. As age groupers, we all struggle with getting our work/family life balance right but today's guest has an added issue to deal with. Not only is Chris Montross an incredible athlete (He won the 55 -59 age group at…

9 Mar 2016 9AM 33 min

Improve your Ironman Run with Reece Barclay

Podcast  |  Coach Parry | The Kona Edge - Ironman Triathlon

If swimming is your strongest discipline and the bike your weakest then what should you do when it comes to the run? That is exactly what we chat to Reece Barclay about on this episode of The Kona Edge.

7 Mar 2016 3PM 6 min

Improve your Ironman Run with Reece Barclay

Podcast  |  Coach Parry | The Kona Edge - Ironman Triathlon

If swimming is your strongest discipline and the bike your weakest then what should you do when it comes to the run? That is exactly what we chat to Reece Barclay about on this episode of The Kona Edge.

7 Mar 2016 7AM 6 min

Pacing and Ironman Nutrition - How to get them working together

Podcast  |  Coach Parry | The Kona Edge - Ironman Triathlon

On this episode of The Kona Edge we chat to Michael Girard about the Ironman nutrition strategy he believes in. It all comes down to listening to your body in the build up to Kona.

4 Mar 2016 2PM 9 min

Pacing and Ironman Nutrition - How to get them working together

Podcast  |  Coach Parry | The Kona Edge - Ironman Triathlon

On this episode of The Kona Edge we chat to Michael Girard about the Ironman nutrition strategy he believes in. It all comes down to listening to your body in the build up to Kona.

4 Mar 2016 12AM 9 min

Improve your Ironman run with brick sessions and split runs

Podcast  |  Coach Parry | The Kona Edge - Ironman Triathlon

Brick sessions and splitting runs - Those are just two of the things that Jody Gilchrist feels has helped improve her performance on the Ironman run. All the details are on this episode of The Kona Edge.

2 Mar 2016 2PM 6 min

Improve your Ironman run with brick sessions and split runs

Podcast  |  Coach Parry | The Kona Edge - Ironman Triathlon

Brick sessions and splitting runs - Those are just two of the things that Jody Gilchrist feels has helped improve her performance on the Ironman run. All the details are on this episode of The Kona Edge.

2 Mar 2016 7AM 6 min

Ironman Run Hacks - Is strength and speed work the way to go?

Podcast  |  Coach Parry | The Kona Edge - Ironman Triathlon

Should you be focussing on strength training and speed training to improve your Ironman run? On this episode of The Kona Edge we catch up with former elite swimmer turned Ironman Age Group World Champion Lucy Charles and chat about what she has done to improve her Ironman run.

29 Feb 2016 2PM 6 min

Ironman Run Hacks - Is strength and speed work the way to go?

Podcast  |  Coach Parry | The Kona Edge - Ironman Triathlon

Should you be focussing on strength training and speed training to improve your Ironman run? On this episode of The Kona Edge we catch up with former elite swimmer turned Ironman Age Group World Champion Lucy Charles and chat about what she has done to improve her Ironman run.

29 Feb 2016 5AM 6 min

Ironman Nutrition Secrets - AG World Champ Malte Bruns shares his

Podcast  |  Coach Parry | The Kona Edge - Ironman Triathlon

On this episode of The Kona Edge we chat to Ironman Age Group World Champion Malte Bruns about his nutrition and hydration strategy at the Ironman World Championships in Kona.

26 Feb 2016 5AM 5 min

An elite swimmer's breathing tip to improve your Ironman swim

Podcast  |  Coach Parry | The Kona Edge - Ironman Triathlon

We are joined by yet another elite swimmer that has made the transition to triathlon on The Kona Edge today. Reece Barclay chats to us about the little things he has done to get better in the water (and how you can too). He also shares a breathing technique that…

24 Feb 2016 2PM 8 min

An elite swimmer's breathing tip to improve your Ironman swim

Podcast  |  Coach Parry | The Kona Edge - Ironman Triathlon

We are joined by yet another elite swimmer that has made the transition to triathlon on The Kona Edge today. Reece Barclay chats to us about the little things he has done to get better in the water (and how you can too). He also shares a breathing technique that…

24 Feb 2016 5AM 8 min

Do you rely too much on power and heart rate numbers on the bike?

Podcast  |  Coach Parry | The Kona Edge - Ironman Triathlon

On this episode of The Kona Edge we head back to Australia to touch base with Jody Gilchrist. Jody races to feel and doesn't use a heart rate monitor or power meter. Brad Brown asks her if people rely too much on the numbers and not enough on how they…

22 Feb 2016 1PM 6 min

Do you rely too much on power and heart rate numbers on the bike?

Podcast  |  Coach Parry | The Kona Edge - Ironman Triathlon

On this episode of The Kona Edge we head back to Australia to touch base with Jody Gilchrist. Jody races to feel and doesn't use a heart rate monitor or power meter. Brad Brown asks her if people rely too much on the numbers and not enough on how they…

22 Feb 2016 5AM 6 min

Ironman Bike: Is time in the saddle enough to get you to Kona?

Podcast  |  Coach Parry | The Kona Edge - Ironman Triathlon

On this episode of The Kona Edge we catch up with 2015 Ironman Age Group World Champion Malte Bruns. Malte reveals what he does to keep in shape on the bike during the long German winter.

19 Feb 2016 1PM 6 min

Ironman Bike: Is time in the saddle enough to get you to Kona?

Podcast  |  Coach Parry | The Kona Edge - Ironman Triathlon

On this episode of The Kona Edge we catch up with 2015 Ironman Age Group World Champion Malte Bruns. Malte reveals what he does to keep in shape on the bike during the long German winter.

19 Feb 2016 5AM 6 min

Swimming workouts that Ironman AG world champions use to build speed

Podcast  |  Coach Parry | The Kona Edge - Ironman Triathlon

Lucy Charles was a very competitive swimmer, competing at the international level. Due to various factors, including burnout, Lucy nearly walked away from not only swimming, but sport in general. Instead she decided to try her hand at triathlon and found a new sporting home. Lucy is an now an…

17 Feb 2016 12PM 7 min