Ironman Motivation
Making triathlon your life – Sara Fix’s Ironman Kona Story
The Kona Edge heads off to Chicago to catch up with Sara Fix an chat about her Ironman story. Sara, a wife and mother 3, has been to Kona 5 times and she has a cool Ironman story.
Backstroke to the big Island – The Jackie Foley Ironman Kona Story
Jackie Foley comes from a competitive swimming background and today shares with The Kona Edge why she feels she has unfinished business on the big island.
From modest beginnings to the Ironman World Champs – Rob Hill’s Kona story
Although it took him 6 Ironman attempts before qualifying for Kona he persisted with consistency and patience and then he was rewarded. On this edition of The Kona Edge we touch base with Rob Hill who joins us to chat about his Ironman story.
The teaching triathlete – The Ben Fuqua Ironman Kona Story
Teacher, coach, athletic coordinator and triathlete. Ben Fuqua shares his Ironman story and chats about how to balance it all and maintain important relationships.
We also find out how to deal with the post-Kona blues.
Trading a lifetime of surfing for an Ironman lifestyle – The Wes Thompson Ironman Story
Today on The Kona Edge we catch up Wes Thompson who shares with us why he gave up a lifetime of surfing to pursue the Ironman lifestyle.
The Ironman Story of Wes Thompson reveals the 5 disciplines of triathlon.
Heavy Metal bass player turns Ironman – The Kristian Hindkjaer Ironman Kona Story
We head to Denmark for the first time on the podcast to catch up with a heavy metal base player from Denmark who turned Ironman . This is Kristian Hindkjaer’s Ironman story.
Taking on a dare and falling in love with Ironman – Federica de Nicola’s Kona Story
What started on a whim has turned into a love affair of epic proportions for med student Federica de Nicola. Hailing from Milan in Italy Federica share her passion for the Ironman and the sport of triathlon. This is her story.
Frederica is a medical student and her love for triathlon made her alter her study schedule so she could get her training in. Her Ironman story is one of inspiration, determination and digging into her competitive spirit when it comes to winning.
Racing across 4 decades – The Rodolphe von Berg Ironman Kona story
Today on The Kona Edge we catch up with a very interesting athlete and Rodolphe von Berg joins us from France to chat about his Ironman story.
Rodolphe von Berg first raced the Ironman World Championships on Kona in the 1980’s and plans to continue going back for at least the next 20 years. With a Ironman career spanning over four decades, Rodolphe provides an incredible snapshot into the sport we all love so much.
Country girl to Kona glory – Riana Robertson’s Ironman Story
We chat to Riana Robertson about her journey from small town South Africa to racing on the biggest stage in Ironman triathlon. This is her story.
Balancing work, life, family and triathlon – The James Burke Ironman Kona Story
James Burke developed his competitive nature as a child coming from a big family. Today he shares his Ironman secrets with us as well as life lessons he has learned from Ironman. He reveals how he keeps the balance between training, family life and career.
Trading Team Sports for Triathlon – The Desi Dickinson Ironman Kona Story
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.
From Tennis to Triathlon – Meghan Fillnow’s journey to Ironman Kona
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.