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The Kona Edge
by Steven Brandes | Ironman Triathlon World Championships
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.
Episodes
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S3, E18: When to INTENSIFY and when to EXTEND? Dont make this mistake!
Find out more about Coach Steve HERE https://insidethebigring.org www.madisonmultisport.com ---- Check out Coach Steve's Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@StevenBrandesTRI ---- If you are looking at a consultation with Coach Steve to talk training, racing, aero set ups, and nutrition book here!...
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S3, E17: Run Durability, BAD Strength advise, Winter Indoor Training Focus, Minimal Swim Advise
LOTS of questions submitted to the podcast! If you want your questions answered, submit them here! https://insidethebigring.org/podcast-questions ----- Find out more about Coach Steve HERE https://insidethebigring.org www.madisonmultisport.com ---- Check out Coach Steve's Youtube...
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S3, E16 Reaction Podcast to Cycling Training Talk
Find out more about Coach Steve HERE https://insidethebigring.org www.madisonmultisport.com ---- Check out Coach Steve's Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@StevenBrandesTRI ---- If you are looking at a consultation with Coach Steve to talk training, racing, aero set ups, and nutrition book here!...
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S3, E15 Success in the Holiday Months
This podcast is all about training in the holiday months and how to set yourself up for success! ----- Find out more about Coach Steve HERE https://insidethebigring.org/ www.madisonmultisport.com ---- Check out Coach Steve's Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@StevenBrandesTRI ---- If you are…
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S3: E14. HOW TO PODIUM at IRONMAN Wisconsin and 70.3
Find out more about Coach Steve HERE https://insidethebigring.org/ www.madisonmultisport.com ---- Check out Coach Steve's Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@StevenBrandesTRI ---- If you are looking at a consultation with Coach Steve to talk training, racing, aero set ups, and nutrition book here!...
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S3, E14: Burnout, Is Strength Important? BIG TAPERING MISTAKES!
Find out more about Coach Steve HERE https://insidethebigring.org/ www.madisonmultisport.com ---- Check out Coach Steve's Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@StevenBrandesTRI ---- If you are looking at a consultation with Coach Steve to talk training, racing, aero set ups, and nutrition book here!...
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S3: E13: Winning Boise 70.3...Kona Training...T100 vs IRONMAN talk
Find out more about Coach Steve HERE https://insidethebigring.org/ www.madisonmultisport.com ---- Check out Coach Steve's Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@StevenBrandesTRI ---- If you are looking at a consultation with Coach Steve to talk training, racing, aero set ups, and nutrition book here!...
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S3, E12. Podiums at Rockford and Des Moines 70.3
Find out more about Coach Steve HERE https://insidethebigring.org/ www.madisonmultisport.com ---- Check out Coach Steve's Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@StevenBrandesTRI ---- If you are looking at a consultation with Coach Steve to talk training, racing, aero set ups, and nutrition book here!...
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S3, E11. Andrew Hall... Kona Podium, IM Texas Overall AG Male
Follow Andrew on Instagram here! https://www.instagram.com/andrewtrihall/?hl=en ------ Find out more about Coach Steve HERE https://insidethebigring.org/ www.madisonmultisport.com Check out Coach Steve's IRONMAN and 70.3 Training Plans you can BUY! https://shorturl.at/w4kmv If you are into...
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S3: E10. FULL TRAINING TALK behind WINNING 70.3 St George AG Women's Race
Winner of 70.3 AG St George Women's race Kinley Bollinger came on the podcast and we had a great chat about her development in triathlon and climbing through the ranks! NO SWIM or BIKE background! and look at where she is now! We deep dive into all of her training and it was honestly impressive....
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S3: E9. Unbound 200 Race Recap
Find out more about Coach Steve HERE https://insidethebigring.org/ www.madisonmultisport.com Check out Coach Steve's IRONMAN and 70.3 Training Plans you can BUY! https://shorturl.at/w4kmv If you are into PODCASTS, CLICK HERE!!! https://insidethebigring.org/podcast
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S3: E8: Seth Rider Interview! Olympic Silver Medalist. Training Talk. 70.3 Racing
Seth Rider is on the podcast and we had alot to talk about! How he got to become an Olympian How long it took! What was his training like in the lead up to the Olympics Olympic Experience and winning the Silver Medal Transitionining to 70.3 Racing How his training has changed We talk alot of...
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S3, E7: There is no such thing as Shoulder Driven Freestyle
This episode is filled with triathlon training but also a discussion into swim technique and the best approach to developling a swim stroke! Find out more about Coach Steve HERE https://insidethebigring.org/ www.madisonmultisport.com YOUTUBE Channel https://www.youtube.com/@StevenBrandesTRI Check...
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S3, E6: Training for 70.3 Podiums at Oceanside
We do a deep dive into two athlete's training leading into Oceanside and what it took to earn those podiums! Find out more about Coach Steve HERE https://insidethebigring.org/ www.madisonmultisport.com Check out Coach Steve's IRONMAN and 70.3 Training Plans you can BUY! https://shorturl.at/w4kmv…
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S3, E5: How to Use Drills Correctly
This podcast is focused on the correct way to use and fix a swim stroke and run form and some examples of how i've used drills to work with athletes! Hope you enjoy! Youtube Run Streak Series! https://youtu.be/8Q7nplj0SLE Find out more about Coach Steve HERE https://insidethebigring.org/...
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S3, E4: Training to Qualify for Kona
Key Training Session Blog https://insidethebigring.org/blog ------ Learn more about INSCYD testing! https://insidethebigring.org/inscyd ------- Looking to do a Consultation with Coach Steve? Talk about your training and which ways to direct your training? https://insidethebigring.org/coaching...
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S3: E3 Early 70.3 Training. Go Harder or Longer?
Find more about Coach Steve and his Podcast and Coaching www.insidethebigring.org www.madisonmultisport.com Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@StevenBrandesWI Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stevenbrandes/ You can email Steve at Steven.Brandes at Outlook dot com if you have any questions!
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S3, E2: Taylor Knibb Reaction, Overtraining, Polarization
Find more about Coach Steve and his Podcast and Coaching www.insidethebigring.org www.madisonmultisport.com Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@StevenBrandesWI Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stevenbrandes/ You can email Steve at Steven.Brandes at Outlook dot com if you have any questions!
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S3, E1: Interview with IRONMAN Champion Jackie Hering!
We have an amazing interview with Jackie Herning! We talk on alot of topics! 1) Leading and almost winning the IRONMAN Pro Series (2nd Place) 2) Having two children, then returning to professional racing in a new landscape 3) How she deals with self doubt and comparison 4) Detail into her…
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S2, E13: 70.3 Worlds and Building a High Performance Athlete
Find more about Coach Steve and his Podcast and Coaching www.insidethebigring.org www.madisonmultisport.com Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@StevenBrandesWI Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stevenbrandes/ You can email Steve at Steven.Brandes at Outlook dot com if you have any questions!
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S2, E12: How and WHY Triathletes are getting so FAST! w/ Coach Liz Waterstraat!
Coach Liz from Multisport Mastery comes on the podcast and talks about her race at IRONMAN Florida where she podiumed and earned her Kona Slot! We talk alot about her findings from training and racing the IRONMAN distance again and we dive into athlete performance! Learn more about Liz at...
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S2, E12: Pro Debrief, IRONMAN, T100, ITU
AG World Champ and Coach Eric Engel joins the podcast to talk about the pro side of things and cover some great topics!
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S2, E11 IRONMAN World Champs Recap and Setting Training Goals
Kona World Champs happened and it was awesome! Coach Steve recaps the pro race and the dynamics that occured! Coach Steve also talks about how to develop short term and long term goals and how to develop a season within using your goals for swim, bike, and run. If you have any questions reach…
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S2, E10 Athlete Strength and Weakness Training
How do you know what to work on this off season? What kind of athlete are you? 7 or 14 day training cycles? You have to have an idea of where your strengths and weakness are to become a better athlete! Thanks for listening! If you are looking for a coach, if you have any questions you want...
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S2: E9 Lack of Discipline, OFF Season Struggles, Key Off Season Workouts
Thanks for listening! If you have any questions you want answered, please DM me at Instagram or email [email protected] https://www.instagram.com/konaedge/?hl=en
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S2, E8: Training Talk, IM WI and Kona Qualifying
In this podcast we talk about 2 athletes, MIchael and Leah and how they trained to earn their big races at IM Lake Placid and IM Wisconsin. Michael had his career best IM Race, running a 3:11 Marathon and Leah raced her first IM and came away with a 4th place and Kona Slot! Both trained very...
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S2, E7: Key 70.3 Sessions, Overall Wins, QnAs
This podcast is filled with training talk on how athletes won overall races and podiums, Key 70.3 sessions in swim, bike, and run, and QnA on specific training topics! Thanks for listening! If you have any questions you want answered, please DM me at Instagram or email [email protected]...
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S2, E6. High Performance Nutrition and Fat Loss w/ Kyla Channell
This was a great podcast with one of the best sports dieticans ive met and worked with. Kyla thrives on the performance of endurance athletes and her results with athletes speak for themself Learn more about Kyla Here! Nutritional Revolution Instagram Nutritional Revolution Podcast -------------...
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S2, E5. Building the Engine: Podium Athlete's Training St George and PCB 70.3
Thanks for listening! If you have any questions you want answered, please DM me at Instagram or email [email protected] https://www.instagram.com/konaedge/?hl=en
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S2, E4. Mental Health and Endurance Sports
Learn more about Kristen here! Clear Path Counseling and Wellness: https://www.clearpathmadison.com/ Mental Edge Racing: https://www.mentaledgeracing.com/ Kristen Radtke is a Licensed Professional Counselor, High Performance Coach, and competitive triathlete dedicated to holistic, body-centered...
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S2 E3. WINNING IRONMAN CALIFORNIA w/ Kristen Yax
Episode 3 if 2024, Kristen Yax comes on the podcast and talks about how she won IRONMAN California! Thanks for listening! If you have any questions you want answered, please DM me at Instagram or email [email protected] https://www.instagram.com/konaedge/?hl=en
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S2. E2: Injured Runner, 70.3 Key Sessions, Trail Running, Best Aero Upgrades
Thanks for listening! If you have any questions you want answered, please DM me at Instagram or email [email protected] https://www.instagram.com/konaedge/?hl=en
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S2. E1 Getting Older, Zwift Racing, 5k PRs
Episode #1 coming up! We focus on 3 topics, 1) Setting a new 5k and 10k Personal Best! 2) How to change your training as you get older 3) Is Zwift Racing benefical for triathletes? If so, how do you incorporate it? Thanks for listening! If you have any questions you want answered, please DM me at...
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S1: E9 Craig Alexander, 3x IRONMAN World Champion
We bring on one of the greatest of all time with Craig Alexander. 3x IRONMAN World Champion, 2x 70.3 World Champion, Previous Kona Record Holder... We cover alot of topics today and it felt like a conversation about triathlon. From training, to mindset, to St George, to new tech, previous and...
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S1: E8 Marni Sumbal MS, RD on Holding Body Fat, Poor Nutrition Habits, Training Theory
Marni is back on the podcast and we finish up our talk. This is a huge conversation where we talk about quite a few topics! You can find more about Marni and her blog and coaching here! https://www.trimarnicoach.com/about-marni
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S1: E7 Andy Blow on Sodium Preloading, Race Fueling Mistakes, GI Distress
Hello and welcome back to The Kona Edge Podcast! This is the 2nd half of the interview that we did with Andy Blow! We talk through 1) How many carbs for racing? 2) Symptoms for lack of sodium 3) Sodium Preloading 4) Race Fueling Mistakes YouTube Link https://youtu.be/HwFiC4Z3njg Useful Blogs /...
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S1: E6 Natia van Heerden, 70.3 South Africa Champion
Natia came on the podcast and talked through many good topics. 1) Life as a professional triathlete 2) How training has changed as a professional 3) Her experience with Zwift Academy Triathon Team 4) Winning her age group at the 2019 IRONMAN Kona World Championship 5) How her training has changed...
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S1: E5 Arild Tveiten, Olympic Champion Coach, Coaching Topics
We chatted with a fantastic coach, Arild Tveiten. He is the coach of Olympic Champion Kristian Blummenfelt, Gustav Iden, and Casper Stornes. We talked on: Specialization vs Generalization for Training Usage of Lactate Monitoring How to improve LT1 and LT2 Best practices for Age Group Athletes...
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S1: E4 Rasmus Svenningson IRONMAN CHAMPION
World Ranked #15 Rasmus Svenningson comes on and we have a great talk on his progression from an age group triathlete to one of the best in the world Specific training he does and doesn't do to get himself in peak shape Goal Setting as a professional How much vo2 max work does Rasmus do in his...
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S1:E3 Marni Sumbal on Body Image, Mental Health, and Red Flags
Marni Sumbal and I had a great talk and this is Part 1 of 3! In this episode, we talk through body image, mental health, negative self talk, red flags, and misconception about fat adaptation Find more information about Marni here! http://www.trimarnicoach.com/about-marni
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S1:E2 Vanessa Murray, AG IRONMAN CHAMPION AND ZWIFT TRI ACADEMY ATHLETE
Listen to Vanessa Murray talk through... 1) her development in triathlon 2) how she was once burned out 3) How she goes FULL IN when it matters 4) The Zwift Tri Academy 5) Wind Tunnell Testing and St George course prep 6) Key training for each sport
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S1:E1 Interview w/ Andy Blow from Precision Hydration
Hello and welcome back to The Kona Edge Podcast! This is the 1st half of the interview that we did with Andy Blow! We talk through 1) Training and Racing Nutrition 2) Heat Acclimation 3) Sodium Changes and requirements YouTube Link https://youtu.be/HwFiC4Z3njg Useful Blogs / Talking Points: The 3...
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Everything in moderation - Fiona Whitby's approach to nutrition
We welcome Fiona Whitby back on The Kona Edge today as we talk nutrition and find out what her race day nutrition strategy involves, as well as her day to day nutrition. Fiona has figured out what nutrition plan works for her and sticks to it. She believes in eating everything in moderation and…
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Nutrition makes a massive difference - Neil Eddy's Ironman nutrition strategy
On this episode of The Kona Edge we catch up with Neil Eddy to chat about his nutrition strategy and discuss how important nutrition is for any athlete, even people doing their local 5 or 10k's. We also talk about the importance of understanding the nutrition side of a race and how it can…
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Run hard off the bike - Fiona Whitby's run strategy
We head back to Canada today on The Kona Edge to catch up with Fiona Whitby and talk about running. We talk about having the right balance between the three disciplines as you can't rely solely on your run. Fiona also chats about how sticking to your plan and predetermined pace impacts your race...
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Don't force it - Kelly Phuah's nutrition strategy
Today on The Kona Edge we catch up with Kelly Phuah and find out what nutrition mistakes she's made in the past and how she managed to nail down her Ironman nutrition strategy. The Coach Parry Training Club · Check out wheelscience
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Learning to sweat and hydrate at the same time
We catch up with Neil Eddy today on The Kona Edge to find out what his favourite run workouts are and how he enjoys long, unstructured Sunday runs. He also lets us in on what exactly is involved in his training regime, including hot yoga, some strength and conditioning training, as well as seeing…
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Training to power - Fiona Whitby's approach to the Ironman bike
We welcome Fiona Whitby back on The Kona Edge today as we chat bike and find out more about how she got started on the bike, how she trains and what her favourite bike workouts are. Fiona also talks about training to power, how long she's been doing so and what it can tell you about your...
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The danger of over-hydrating
Jacinta Worland returns to The Kona Edge today to talk nutrition and how it's crucial to have a good nutrition strategy during training and for race day. Jacinta also lets us in on her own nutrition strategy and how she figured out what works for her after suffering hyponatremia during her first...
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Striving to nail the Ironman Run
Today on The Kona Edge we welcome back Kelly Phuah and chat about how running marathons has helped her performance in triathlons. Kelly also lets us know what her approach to running well off the bike is and how she tries to be patient and pace herself during the race. The Coach Parry Training…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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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Steven Brandes | Ironman Triathlon World Championships
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