The Kona Edge

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 current generation of athletes. Give Craig a follow, he's one of the best ever to do this sport https://www.instagram.com/crowiealexander/?hl=en

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  

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 / Talking Points: The 3 Levers for fueling endurance performance Why sodium is crucial to athletes performing at their best Why do athletes suffer from cramp? How much carbohydrate do athletes need per hour?  Which energy products are right for you?  Discount Code: Use the code KONA15 to get 15% off your first order of fueling and hydration products at the checkout at www.precisionfuelandhydration.com.    Links for Shownotes: Quick Carb Calculator   Free online Sweat Test Book a free 20-minute hydration and fueling strategy video consultation Didn't catch the discount code to get 15% off your first order at www.precisionfuelandhydration.com. Drop the team an email at hello@precisionfuelandhydration.com and they'll be happy to help get you started [we'd prefer the code didn't go directly in shownotes as helps avoid codes getting on free discount websites]

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 to become a better runner 6) How technology is effecting athletes. Good or bad?  

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 looking to have great IRONMAN and 70.3 performances Double Interval Days

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 training Returning from injury Follow Rasmus here! Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DvhpYTsfag Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rasmusstri/?hl=en  

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

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

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 Levers for fueling endurance performance Why sodium is crucial to athletes performing at their best Why do athletes suffer from cramp? How much carbohydrate do athletes need per hour?  Which energy products are right for you?  Discount Code: Use the code KONA15 to get 15% off your first order of fueling and hydration products at the checkout at www.precisionfuelandhydration.com.    Links for Shownotes: Quick Carb Calculator   Free online Sweat Test Book a free 20-minute hydration and fueling strategy video consultation Didn't catch the discount code to get 15% off your first order at www.precisionfuelandhydration.com. Drop the team an email at hello@precisionfuelandhydration.com and they'll be happy to help get you started [we'd prefer the code didn't go directly in shownotes as helps avoid codes getting on free discount websites]

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 has a rounded, balanced diet on a day to day basis. The Coach Parry Training Club · Check out wheelscience

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 massively impact your performance and how you feel. The Coach Parry Training Club · Check out wheelscience

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 performance. The Coach Parry Training Club · Check out wheelscience

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

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 a physio and sports massage specialist. The Coach Parry Training Club · Check out wheelscience

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 performance that day. The Coach Parry Training Club · Check out wheelscience

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 Ironman Kona.

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 Club · Check out wheelscience

We head back to the UK today as we catch up with Neil Eddy and talk about his Ironman bike. We find out how Neil trains for the bike leg of the race and whether he prefers training indoors or outdoors. He also lets us know what his favourite route to cycle in Cornwall. The Coach Parry Training Club · Check out wheelscience

On this episode of The Kona Edge we head back to Toronto to catch up with Fiona Whitby and talk about her Ironman swim. We chat about how she got her swimming skills up to standard and how she trains to maintain her times. She reveals how her strength lies in open water swimming as she enjoys training in a lake instead of a pool. Fiona also talks about how being a sailor has helped her with mastering open water swimming. Check out wheelscience · The Coach Parry Training Club

On today's episode of The Kona Edge we head back to the UK to catch up with Tara Grosvener who shares the biggest mistake she's made regarding nutrition and hydration during a race. We also find out about Tara's nutrition strategy and what she's learnt about her nutrition through experience. The Coach Parry Training Club · Check out wheelscience

We head back to Sydney on The Kona Edge today to catch up with Jacinta Worland and talk about learning to love running and dealing with injuries. Jacinta also shares her training tips, including how interval training and fartlek sessions improved her endurance for the Ironman run. The Coach Parry Training Club · Check out wheelscience

We are joined once again by Kelly Phuah on The Kona Edge as we talk bike and how doing stand-alone bike races can help improve your bike in triathlons. Kelly discusses how she challenges herself and makes herself suffer on the bike to improve her fitness and come off the bike uninjured and feeling good! The Coach Parry Training Club · Check out wheelscience

On this episode of The Kona Edge we welcome back Neil Eddy to talk about his Ironman Swim. We discuss how his work ethic and experience in rough, open water helped him improve his swim. Neil also talks about the ability to adapt one's stroke to the water conditions and how that helps with his performance. The Coach Parry Training Club · Check out wheelscience

We head to Toronto in Canada today on The Kona Edge to chat with Fiona Whitby about her Ironman Kona experience. Fiona is a kinesiologist, an athletic therapist and a triathlon coach so she is well experienced in the field of athletics. We talk about Fiona's start in triathlons, her first Ironman experience and her journey to the big island. The Coach Parry Training Club · Check out wheelscience

We catch up with Laura Nadeau on this episode of The Kona Edge as we chat about her nutrition strategy. Laura reveals she likes to keep it simple and practices her nutrition strategy in training. We also discuss the importance of having a timer and knowing when you should eat/ take in nutrition during the race. The Coach Parry Training Club · Check out wheelscience

We welcome back Tara Grosvener on The Kona Edge Today as we talk running and how she stays motivated on the run course. Tara reveals that her favourite place to overtake people is on the run and lets us in on her race strategy. The Coach Parry Training Club · Check out wheelscience

We catch up with Jacinta Worland on The Kona Edge today and chat about her struggles on the bike and how she trained for Ironman Kona. Jacinta also reveals that she never used a power meter on her bike and simply trained by feel and heart rate. The Coach Parry Training Club · Check out wheelscience

Kelly Phuah returns to The Kona Edge today as we talk swimming and the importance of technique in the water. She talks about how she made the mistake of neglecting her swim until she realized it wasn't improving with her fitness. The Coach Parry Training Club · Check out wheelscience

Today on The Kona Edge we head to Cornwall in the United Kingdom to chat with Neil Eddy about his Ironman Kona experience. We also discuss how Neil got into the sport of triathlon, having a competitive spirit, inspiring the youth of today and consistency in training. The Coach Parry Training Club · Check out wheelscience

We welcome back Joby Gutierrez on The Kona Edge today as we talk nutrition. Joby lets us know what his nutrition strategy is and what works for him. The Coach Parry Training Club · Check out wheelscience

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. The Coach Parry Training Club · Check out wheelscience

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 the bike. The Coach Parry Training Club · Check out wheelscience

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 be helpful for training. The Coach Parry Training Club · Check out wheelscience

On this edition of The Kona Edge we head to Denver, Colorado, to chat with Kelly Phuah about her journey to the big island and her Ironman Kona experience. Kelly shares how she went from being a recreational runner, not having swum in 20 years and cycling occasionally to taking part in her first 70.3 and eventually qualifying for Ironman Kona. The Coach Parry Training Club · Check out wheelscience

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. The Coach Parry Training Club · Check out wheelscience

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 for the Ironman run. The Coach Parry Training Club · Check out wheelscience

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. The Coach Parry Training Club · Check out wheelscience

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. The Coach Parry Training Club · Check out wheelscience

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 age grouper to professional level. The Coach Parry Training Club · Check out wheelscience

We catch up with Lesley West on this episode of The Kona Edge and find out what her Ironman nutrition strategy is. The Coach Parry Training Club · Check out wheelscience

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 runner, when it comes to long course triathlons. The Coach Parry Training Club · Check out wheelscience

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. The Coach Parry Training Club · Check out wheelscience

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 instead of shorter, more frequent sessions. The Coach Parry Training Club · Check out wheelscience

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. The Coach Parry Training Club · Check out wheelscience

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. The Coach Parry Training Club · Check out wheelscience

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. The Coach Parry Training Club · Check out wheelscience

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. The Coach Parry Training Club · Check out wheelscience

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. The Coach Parry Training Club · Check out wheelscience

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 as Laura juggles between being a mom, a wife and a triathlete. Laura also reveals how important it is to have a competitive spirit and what motivates her to take part in triathlons. The Coach Parry Training Club · Check out wheelscience

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. The Coach Parry Training Club · Check out wheelscience

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. The Coach Parry Training Club · Check out wheelscience