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Couch to Kona Podcast

Welcome to the Couch to Kona show with Todd Wakefield and Drew Jordan, two rookie pro triathletes sharing their journey from the starting line to the podium. In each episode, we dive into the pro racing scene, offering insider insights, lessons learned, and the real challenges of being a professional athlete. Whether you"re a seasoned racer or just getting into triathlon, we also share practical tips, training strategies, and tricks to help you level up your game.

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60:43

Consistency is King

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2024/09/03

Send us a textWe are just under 8 weeks to go until Kona and training is getting serious. Seriously hard. This week we unpack our weekly workouts and a few training hacks that we hope will help keep the race smooth in a few weeks times. We also debrief the most recent Ironman Pro Series race in Austria and how those standing are looking.

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64:56

Age Groupers Go Sub 8 for Ironman

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2024/08/27

Send us a Text Message.We recap a weekend of racing, from Ironman Penticton to Drew's 5 year old's first triathlon. We discuss the mental aspects to training, including silencing negative thoughts during a difficult workout and how our competition is racing phenomenally fast Ironman's in Europe.

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49:37

From Age Group Champion to Pro - Josh Monda

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2024/08/19

Send us a Text Message.This week Drew talks with former Elite Age grouper and rookie professional, Josh Monda. Josh is 4 races into his professional career with Ironman Canada on the horizon. We discuss the transition to professional racing, Josh's new coach, and his build into Canada.

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73:12

Doping in Ironman

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2024/08/13

Send us a Text Message.Our original thoughts regarding the positive A & B samples of Tomas Rodriguez Hernandez, why triathletes mightn't be discouraged from cheating and our Ironman Hamburg preview. Drew has another strong week of training while Todd gets a much deserved down week thanks to life!

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75:52

You are what you eat

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2024/08/05

Send us a Text Message.Join us this week as we discuss a big week of training and the fueling that goes along with it. Bike workouts are getting real and we're 12 weeks out from Kona! Olympics recap and questions you sent our way will be covered as well.

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71:05

Its Nice to Sweat - Olympic Preview

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2024/07/30

Send us a Text Message.Training highlights, Todd nails his first "ironman" bike workout, Drew has his highest run volume since knee surgery, and did we just have our best run workout since college? We recap incredible racing from T100 London, and we review our Olympic Games Triathlon picks.

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68:43

"You guys look amazing!"

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2024/07/22

Send us a Text Message.Join us this week as we take a deep dive into training, touch on our coaching philosophy, and catch up on the races. Bonus content on strangely positive vibes on this weeks long run!

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94:29

Drew Jordan - Knee Reconstruction to Ironman...

Couch to Kona Podcast ·

2024/07/15

Send us a Text Message.We learn more about our podcast host, Drew Jordan. From his athletic background from running cross country in Medford, Oregon; to collegiate success at Washington State University and a foray into multi-sport. Drew suffered a knee injury that required a full knee reconstruction surgery in 2021, 18 months later he was back racing at an elite level, winning the 2022 Chattanooga Ironman title where he qualified for Kona 2024!

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71:52

Let the Training Come to You

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2024/07/08

Send us a Text Message.We review a surprising big week of training, recap the world record breaking performances at Challenge Roth. Join us as we discuss the Tour's gravel stage & answer some listener questions including, how should new triathletes fuel and how to get effective training while being a dad.We appreciate your patience while worked through some audio issues at the beginning of the episode, these are resolved at 6 minutes.

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68:45

Not Exactly Coming off of the Couch

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2024/07/02

Send us a Text Message.We learn more about Todd’s athletic background & how even with a few years without training “coming off the couch” might be a bit of a stretch. We also chat this weeks highlights, including a down week in training, Todd’s daughter learned to ride a bike, Challenge Roth & the opening stages of The Tour.

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72:10

Ironman CDA 70.3 Race Recap

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2024/06/25

Send us a Text Message.Join us as we unpack our most recent race, talk weather challenges, and catch up on the Ironman Pro Series.

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70:47

Welcome to Couch to Kona

Couch to Kona Podcast ·

2024/06/17

Send us a Text Message.Join us on our Journey to Kona 2024! First a stop in CDA 70.3 this weekend. Join Drew Jordan and Todd Wakefield as we discuss our long journey to the start of the Ironman World Championships on the Big Island this October. We take some time to discuss, training and the current professional racing scene.

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