The Koa Sports Podcast

We had a chat with a few athletes lining up for the Ironman Cairns and Cairns 70.3 on the 12th of June 2022. We get the athletes thoughts on their training, goals for race day and a short dive into what they are up to on a daily basis outside of training and racing. The first of a 2 part series here. Enjoywww.koasportscoaching.com

Rhys Lawler is one of Australia's best Age Group Ironman athletes. His most recent result is an 8:39 Ironman finish at Ironman Australia. We go into his race day at Port Macquarie, his goals for the remainder of the year and how to manage life and training as an age grouper with a young family. www.koasportscoaching.com

Nat Heath is Aboriginal endurance athlete based in Sydney NSW. Nat has had a remarkable journey through his endurance sports career so far including an age group win at Ironman Australia and cracking a 3hr marathon. Growing up on Worimi country in NSW, Nat found his love for endurance sport watching the Forster Ironman in his early days and followed his dream of racing in Kona in 2015 where he clocked an impressive 10:04.He is the founder of Tri-Mob, a First Nations triathlon club focused on increasing the participation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Triathlon. Tri-Mob is making waves in the triathlon community for both Indigenous and non-Indigenous athletes. Check them out https://www.trimob.org/ or on their insta page tri_mob 

Caleb Noble is a 26 year old Australian professional long course triathlete. Coming through the ranks Caleb found himself right in the mix for a fruit bowl in Kona a few years back and is certainly one to watch into the future. He was recently crowned the 2022 Australian Long Course Triathlon Champion after his win in Huskisson. A country AFL kid with a huge family Caleb discovered triathlon early on and has quickly established himself at the pointy end of the professional field. His determination to be the best he can be drives him to rip in, train hard and set huge goals. Follow Caleb on instagram: @calebnoble95Enjoywww.koasportscoaching.com

Just 48hrs after an amazing weekend in Port Macquarie here is all the wash up. Cappa was navigating, Tim was driving and it didn't end well. Tim dives deep into his own performance, we highlight each and every Koa Sports athlete that put their toes across the start line and even one that didn't quite get there. As always, enjoy. www.koasportscoaching.com

The boys sat down pre-race in Port Macquarie for a chat with a couple of great guys to get their insights into the 35th Ironman Australia!MItch Baker is a Queensland based age group triathlete with years of experience racing around the globe. He's a 2 time Ironman World Championship finisher with an Ironman PB of 9:33 and a 70.3 PR of 4:05. Mitch works Full-time and balances the life of an age group athlete. He rides the BMC TM01 so we have a great chat around set up and how the bike performs. Carl Smith is the regional director of Ironman in Oceania. Carl has been with Ironman for over 10 years and gives us some great insights into Ironman Australia, past, present and future. Clayto does not hold back with some hard hitting questions regarding the events future and the road conditions in Port Macquarie this weekend. www.koasportscoahing.com 

What a chat! Clayton and Greg sit down at the finish line of Ironman Australia with Craig Alexander. Craig's palmares is simply extraordinary in the sport of triathlon. - 3 time Ironman World Championship Champion. - 2 time Ironman 70.3 World Champion.- The Kurnell King.He goes in depth here on what it takes and the sacrifices he's made along the way to be at the pointy end of the sport for so long. www.koasportscoaching.com

The self proclaimed KING of Port Macquarie joins Greg for a chat all things Port Mac Ironman. The 35th running of the Australian Ironman and what better way to launch into the week then with:- Blow by blow course description.- Hints and tips from the KING himself.- Professional race predictions. - First timer anxiety race day busters. - Some banter and general shit giving.Thanks as always to our amazing partners BMC!www.bmc-switzerland.com www.koasportscoaching.com

Bumper episode of the Koa Sports Podcast, we give the lowdown on how the Melbourne 70.3 went down, including post-race celebrations.  A stunning announcement as we launch ‘Koa Koin’ our very own Crypto currency, the inaugural mass debate as CF and Cappa go head to head, and the usual popular segments! Cappas Facts, Gregs Rant, Clayo’s Quiz, Marketplace and much much more. Join the Tribe, Be the Warrior. www.koasports.com.au

We are LIVE from the Koa Sports VIP Athlete Breakfast at the 2022 Melbourne 70.3, Australia. Joined by Pete Murray, the voice of IRONMAN, Grant Cosgriff, Executive Director of Triathlon Victoria and Jesse Hansen, Survivor Series TV contestant and BMC athlete. The usual segments, Cappas facts, Clayton quiz, Gregs rant, if Pro’s were a cheese and the country game. Join the Tribe, Be the Warriorwww.koasportscoaching.com

If Pros were a cheese, we launch the new segment!  A dive into the latest WADA rules and changes in the world of TUE’s and Asthma. Racing calendars are loaded for 2022, and the usual Cappas Fact, Tim’s Country Game and of course Greg is angry about something! Your Endurance Podcast without the boring bits. Join the Tribe, Be the Warrior. www.koasports.com.au

All systems GO for 2022!  We are back with Season 4 of the Koa Sports Podcast. As usual a not so in depth look into the world of endurance sport and a in depth look into the lives of 4 struggling coaches trying to make ends meet.  Greg has gotten grumpier, Clayton has gotten slower, Cappa has gotten quieter and Tim has gotten fitter. Your endurance podcast without the boring bits. Join the Tribe, Be the Warrior.www.koasports.com.au

SEASON 3 FINALE We wrap up an extraordinary year on the Koa Sports Podcast, and hopefully provides some quality holiday listening content.  Reviewing the year that was and looking forward to a huge 2022. Claytons Quiz “Stay in your Lane” is back, Cappas facts, the country game, Greg’s Rant (always offensive), fan mail and the other usual segments that aren’t really endurance related. Thanks all for a great 2021, and our podcast partner BMC!  Will see you all again in 2022. Your Endurance Podcast without the boring bits. www.koasports.com.au

On the road again for the Koa Sports Podcast, LIVE from Tandem and Co. in Brisbane Australia, a BMC candy store.  Frankie Forzoni, Singapore based Koa Sports athlete shares her story.  The inaugural Claytons Quiz and the usual segments, plus we unpack THAT new IRONMAN World Record. Your endurance podcast without the boring bits.www.koasports.com.au

We welcome to the full time coaching team Clayton Fettell.  He raced as a professional triathlete for over 15 years, picking up over 100 podiums and countless long course victories.  Incredible insights and stories, with a good olde Koa Sports roasting on the way through… a hazing! The usual, crypto, Cappas facts, GIF of the month and a whole jar of shoe polish. www.koasportscoaching.comJoin the tribe, be the warrior.