The Koa Sports Podcast

One of the coaches rides in an ambulance, but finds a way through with grit and determination.  In what has been one of the saddest weeks that we can remember not only for sport but society, we give our thoughts and emotions on those events.   The reigning Mens IRONMAN Australia Champion Tim Van Berkel joins us for how he plans to defend his title, but also how to retain his reputation as one of the better Monday performers.  Cappa’s fact is strong, bring something is just OK and Greg continues on his journey to nowhere. Join the Tribe, Be the Warrior. www.koasports.com.au

RaceRanger is a revolutionary triathlon start-up providing an electronic drafting detection solution to the sport for referees and triathlon.  James Elvery Co-Founder and CEO, join the KSP for a conversation that will blow your mind!  RaceRanger are forging ahead with what will be one of the best solutions to the plague of drafting that has overtaken non-drafting long course triathlon. Like all start-up stories this one has all the ups and downs. How does it work?  What is the future?  Will it be in AG racing?  All those questions answered and some. www.raceranger.com to find out more Join the Tribe, Be the Warrior. www.koasports.com.au 

It’s that time of the year where everyone loves a little guilty pleasure… those extra easter eggs, a little more butter on the hot cross bun, or listening to the Koa Sports Podcast but too afraid to tell your mates about it.  It’ll all good, we got you! In true Koa Sports style we take the conversations to the deep undergrowth, nothing mamby pamby or pretend.  Ever wanted to know that KOA stands for?  Well you’ll find out on this episode… it’s so hurtful Tim has booked another appointment with his special Sports Myo. Kent returns from the New Zealand trails and Greg continues on his journey to nowhere. Plus we catch up with two awesome Koa Sports Athletes on their way to Port Macquarie in May, Todd Ridge and Nick Noble. Join the Tribe, Be the Warrior. www.koasports.com.au

It’s access all areas thanks to IRONMAN Oceania and the team!  We take you to the finishers tent where our Koa Sports athletes either crushed or were crushed by the Geelong 70.3 course, always a mixed bag!  Red Bull, Watermelon, Gels, Gatorade, Pickle Juice and a little more caffeine is always the perfect blend for raw emotion and celebration. Plus, Tim avoids hypothermia for the first time due to that toasty… new…. fresh Koa Sports Jacket. Join the Tribe, Be the Warrior. www.koasports.com.au 

A bumper episode of the Koa Sports Podcast, with racing coming in hot (no pun intended).  Hell of the West and Geelong 70.3 see the athletes and coaches on the road to glory!  Eric from Zwiftbet gives the market update on what the punters are eating up along with some juicy exotics.  A few athletes join us to briefly talk about their upcoming races, the Koa Sports Draft is back, ‘bring something’ is very spicy and an EPO controversy from across the ditch! The endurance podcast, without the boring bits. Join the Tribe, Be the Warrior. www.koasports.com.au

With an unfavourable tide for paddling, CF found some time to join us in the studio this week!  After receiving overwhelmingly positive feedback again on the Koa Sports Draft the boys double down and name the KINGS of sport with a special guest appearance.  Who went number 1? South Africa and New Zealand was a big fill up for Koa Sports athletes, who would have thought that coaches who have some much fun can also be very effective coaches. We look forward to a packed racing calendar and introduce a new segment “bring something” where each coach introduces a topic for discussion from any field or industry and give their opinions on the matter.  They stay light hearted this week with education and clean sport… easy topics. Get involved with the podcast by casting your vote in the poll on Spotify, who won the draft? Join the Tribe, Be the Warrior. www.koasports.com.au

The landscape of training and racing is really starting to change, athletes are more and more time crunched than ever before, the glory days of working from home are seemingly over and 16 hour training weeks are becoming a distant memory! What does this mean and how can athletes adapt to a more ‘traditional’ work, training and life balance?  We unpack some training hacks to get the most out of your limited time. The Koa Sports Draft is back by popular demand, special deals and of course a rant from endurance sports most jaded personality.  Join the Tribe, Be the Warrior. www.koasports.com.au

A small grass roots local triathlon has grown into one of Australia’s largest multisport festivals, Huskisson, location South Coast of NSW, or better known as Husky. Mark (Emmo) Emerton, owner and founder of the great race joins us for a chat, and like any Koa Sports chat, this isn’t a timestamped history and put you to sleep tale, full of emotion, colour and honesty!  Kids…. earmuffs. Greg lines up the entire medical profession, and calls out so called ‘doctors’, CF dials in from the Pacific Ocean aboard his skinny carbon fibre water craft and Tim and Cappa keep the show together with sense and sensibility.  Join the Tribe, Be the Warrior. www.koasports.com.au

Episode 100 of the Koa Sports Podcast!  “if we do 10, we’ll do a 100”. All coaches on the podcast, as we also get to know a few Koa Sports Professional triathletes, Hamish Longmuir and Connor Duffy.  We take you through some of the best bits over the years, and bring it all back down to earth with your regular favourite segments. Can you believe we even receive a voicemail from King Charles, extraordinary scenes. Kids…. earmuffs on this one. Join the Tribe, Be the Warrior. www.koasports.com.au

We did it guys!  Toby Keegan from Triathlon Australia joined us on the Koa Sports Podcast, he’s fired up and has some suggestions for Greg on his journey. Plus the new Koa Sports Zwift Club has launched and is live, find out how you can join and what to expect!  Is the greatest racing league making a return? Will it be tied to Zwiftbet? A banquet of guests on this episode, Kai “Roger” Douglas, Adam “LambChop” Lamb and the great man CF dials in from the Pacific Ocean to talk of his brush with a Great White Shark. Join the Tribe, Be the Warrior. www.koasports.com.au

Ultraman is a 3 day triathlon, Carl Read has won Ultraman Australia twice (2018 and 2019).  Day 1 is a 10km Open Water Swim and 140km Ride, Day 2 is a 281.1km Ride and Day 3 is a 84.3km run (double marathon).  Carl talks us through what it takes to be at the top of this sport, as well as the struggles and battles that he has had to overcome in the rich tapestry of his life so far.  Carl also confirms he no longer sports a mullet hair style due to the tattoos on his head.  Is Sub20 possible?  Will records tumble in 2023?  Who are the ones to watch?  Plus! A major development between Koa Sports and Triathlon Australia. Join the Tribe, Be the Warrior. www.koasports.com.au

Forget the ginger and turmeric, we have got you covered here on the Koa Sports Podcast, the best way to get over that hangover! Over a couple of Sailor Jerries, the coaches set you up for a massive 2023 and ring in some cracking guests, like Pete Murray.  Just what does the great man get up to when he’s not standing on the red carpet? Plus the inside locals scoop on the band new Port Macquarie IRONMAN course (PM lives on the course).  It’s here, it’s time, stop talking about and do something about it.  Join the Tribe, Be the Warrior. #saydogap#performsundaydominatemonday www.koasports.com.au

What does it take to break the all comers Australian Age Group Ironman record?Planning, experience, hard work, a great support network and a great coach. Rhys Lawler is a man familiar with listeners to the KSP. Dive back into Episode 48 to hear more about his background.Clayton and Rhys sit down to break down his amazing Ironman Western Australia performance and look up the road to what is next.Like, share, subscribe and sharewww.koasports.com.au

All coaches in the same room with the headsets on and laser guns ready to fire!  Feelings are hurt, dreams squashed and for one coach the trauma of being airlifted to hospital after a nasty bluebottle sting aired on Bondi Rescue is addressed on this episode of the Koa Sports Podcast.  We look back on an incredible year of racing from Koa Sports athletes, review our 2022 predictions, goals and set ourselves for an even bigger and better 2023. Greg put’s $5000 cash on the line with Kent. Join the Tribe, Be the Warrior.

Work hard, play harder!  Koa Sports took out the IRONMAN Club Championship at Busselton, how is this possible when our coaches and athletes have so much fun?  For the first time in a long time we get a little bit serious and unpack some training and racing data from Adam Lamb and Clint Dow, numbers really do tell a story. But wait there’s more!  If you can stick around for the final 2 mins… you won’t be disappointed.  Warning best not to listen too if in control of a vehicle, you may drive off the road. Join the Tribe, Be the Warrior. www.koasports.com.au