The Kona Edge

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.

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20 episodes
Updated Nov 25, 2025

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Nov 25, 2025 · 51 min
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! www.insidethebigring.org/coaching ---- Check out Coach Steve's IRONMAN and 70.3 Training Plans you can BUY! https://shorturl.at/w4kmv ---- If you are into MORE PODCASTS, CLICK HERE!!! https://insidethebigring.org/podcast Submit Podcast Questions https://insidethebigring.org/podcast-questions Look into Coaching Consultations https://insidethebigring.org/coaching
Nov 18, 2025 · 35 min
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 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! www.insidethebigring.org/coaching ---- Check out Coach Steve's IRONMAN and 70.3 Training Plans you can BUY! https://shorturl.at/w4kmv ---- If you are into MORE PODCASTS, CLICK HERE!!! https://insidethebigring.org/podcast Submit Podcast Questions https://insidethebigring.org/podcast-questions Look into Coaching Consultations https://insidethebigring.org/coaching
Nov 14, 2025 · 37 min
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! www.insidethebigring.org/coaching ---- Check out Coach Steve's IRONMAN and 70.3 Training Plans you can BUY! https://shorturl.at/w4kmv ---- If you are into MORE PODCASTS, CLICK HERE!!! https://insidethebigring.org/podcast Submit Podcast Questions https://insidethebigring.org/podcast-questions Look into Coaching Consultations https://insidethebigring.org/coaching
Nov 10, 2025 · 43 min
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 looking at a consultation with Coach Steve to talk training, racing, aero set ups, and nutrition book here! www.insidethebigring.org/coaching ---- Check out Coach Steve's IRONMAN and 70.3 Training Plans you can BUY! https://shorturl.at/w4kmv ---- If you are into MORE PODCASTS, CLICK HERE!!! https://insidethebigring.org/podcast
Sep 12, 2025 · 49 min
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! www.insidethebigring.org/coaching
Aug 22, 2025 · 45 min
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! www.insidethebigring.org/coaching ---- Check out Coach Steve's IRONMAN and 70.3 Training Plans you can BUY! https://shorturl.at/w4kmv ---- If you are into MORE PODCASTS, CLICK HERE!!! https://insidethebigring.org/podcast
Aug 15, 2025 · 49 min
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! www.insidethebigring.org/coaching ---- Check out Coach Steve's IRONMAN and 70.3 Training Plans you can BUY! https://shorturl.at/w4kmv ---- If you are into MORE PODCASTS, CLICK HERE!!! https://insidethebigring.org/podcast
Jul 1, 2025 · 56 min
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! www.insidethebigring.org/coaching ---- 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
Jun 17, 2025 · 1 hr 26 min
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 PODCASTS, CLICK HERE!!! https://insidethebigring.org/podcast
Jun 10, 2025 · 52 min
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. Such a hard worker! Hope you enjoy the conversation! Follow Kinley here! https://www.instagram.com/kinleybtriathlete/?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 PODCASTS, CLICK HERE!!! https://insidethebigring.org/podcast
Jun 4, 2025 · 43 min
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
May 6, 2025 · 1 hr 7 min
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 sessions and volumes he does Follow Seth on Instagram below! https://www.instagram.com/rethsider/?hl=en
Apr 24, 2025 · 26 min
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 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
Apr 10, 2025 · 44 min
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 If you are into PODCASTS, CLICK HERE!!! https://insidethebigring.org/podcast Read More
Mar 21, 2025 · 34 min
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/ www.madisonmultisport.com Check out Coach Steve's IRONMAN and 70.3 Training Plans you can BUY! https://shorturl.at/w4kmv
Feb 25, 2025 · 40 min
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 ------ Check out Coach Steve's IRONMAN and 70.3 Training Plans you can BUY!
Feb 6, 2025 · 49 min
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!
Jan 22, 2025 · 34 min
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!
Jan 17, 2025 · 1 hr 1 min
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 training 5) Longevity in the sport! How to keep training fun and enjoyable but still productive 6) Setting up goals for 2025! Follow Jackie Below! https://www.instagram.com/jackiemhering/?hl=en https://www.youtube.com/@jackieheringtri
Dec 6, 2024 · 48 min
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!