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A significant change for the IRONMAN Oceania race calendar in 2026. IRONMAN Australia has moved from May to October and Western Sydney from September to May. What does the mean? How will the coaches get from Kona to Port in time and in reasonable condition? New Zealand boom time? We just love triathlon so much. Join the Tribe. www.koasports.com.au
Antony Boyd joined Koa Sports in July 2024 with an ambition to break 10 hours in an IRONMAN, a dream he had been chasing for over a decade. 2 kids in high school, running his own business, and 12 hours a week to train (average). At the age of 49 Ant achieved this goal at IRONMAN Cairns 2025. A relatable story for any age group triathlete on limited time, but with an absolute hunger to achieve more. Preparation, nutrition, race day we unpack how it all went down and what needed to change to make ...
We did it guys, Koa Sports are the 2022-2025 IRONMAN Asia Pacific TriClub Champions! An extraordinary weekend of racing saw our athletes take out the title for a 4th year in a row, to continue the Koa dynasty. Unpacking the race is important but Greg becoming entangled in an anti-USA protest in downtown Cairns is another. We sampled some new establishments and profits were made by one of the coaches at the Reef. All that and more in a ‘meaty’ episode of the KSP. Join the Tribe www.koasports.com....
Opinions are like noses, everyone has got one, and in Tims case it’s a BIG opinion. But what about a race and course preview from the coaches that have delivered the last 3 Club Championships and raced many times including AG titles? Could be worth the 60 mins. It’s been a few years and much has changed since we did an IRONMAN Cairns ‘deep dive’, and we (actually for real) preview the course and offer tips and advice how to get the most out of the day for both the 70.3 and IRONMAN event. More th...
We’ve always held the firm belief on the Koa Sports Podcast that sport and politics should never mix, so shame on those who make that so! Albeit, MTGA has taken a hit overnight and mum and dad are fighting downstairs on speaker phone for the world to hear. In a major boon Koa Sports has a TriClub update and its divisional status, nothing to see here folks! Pat Roberts joins us from Tasmania to chat about his 70.3 IRONMAN Cairns race coming up. All that and more. Join the Tribe. www.koasports.com...
In a rare flex, Tim brings his collectables to show Greg a softer side to his personality, some of the rarest and most valuable basketball cards to have ever been made. Mint condition in special plastic protection cases, what a boon! Greg is a victim of yet another road incident with the matter now before the courts, trigger warning. We discuss IRONMAN Cairns and are joined by Koa Sports M45-49 athlete Leith Austin as he talks through his Port Mac 70.3 and recent month of training, hoping to bre...
Tim Franklin raises the bat on his first 50 days in office at Koa Sports, we check-in in with the man the ran around the world. Which first 50 days was harder? Racing is rolling all around the world now and Marathon season coming into full focus in Australia with some huge capital city events drawing closer, plus the Brisbane Koa Run Club takes flight, who doesn’t like a free coffee and hard run sesh? Cairns Beer mile for 2026 on the Monday after the IRONMAN, when and where? Join the Tribe. www....
Everyone has had their say on Kona returning to a one-day men and women’s World Championships in 2026, halleluiah! We add our two cents as the #1 ranked coaching service at Kona in 2024 for AG athletes. After the cliffhanger on the last episode, what did Greg get for Tim on his holiday in Thailand? Racing is stating to spread it wings across the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, with EU coming out of its deep freeze. Some heavy lifting been done by endurance athletes across the globe we aim to ...
We return after Greg selfishly took a few weeks holiday following Koa Sports hefty win at IRONMAN Australia, making Koa the current 3 time IRONMAN Oceania Overall TriClub Champions, 2023, 2024 and 2025! Cancelled swim, no worries! Our athletes took it all in their stride as they dominated on the big stage yet again, giving it their all making every second count. How should you handle this type of news, what changes for the race ahead? Unlike many Australians Greg explored the great unknown, plac...
Extraordinary scenes on the Koa Sports Podcast! In December 2024, Greg weighed 123kgs, a shining example to the endurance community that ‘anything is possible’. Bets were made, feelings were hurt, but it all comes down to this. Is Greg under or over 100kgs?? The results are in. IRONMAN Australia this weekend which we briefly preview, but let’s be honest, you’re all tuning in for one reason only, Breaking 100. Join the Tribe. www.koasports.com.au...
It’s rare when the sequel is better than the original (ep 184), but rest assured in this case, the sequel is two thumbs up! Scott Tindal (Co-Founder Fuelin) joins us again on the KSP to dive a little deeper into fuelling the racing, training and everyday life of an endurance athlete. Talking about carbs, Tim and Greg nod along pretending to understand everything that comes out of Scott’s mouth, as all good coaches do! We couldn’t believe it, but the audience had questions, and many were answered...
On the eve of Easter with catch up with IRONMAN royalty and Port Macquarie legend, Pete Murray. We chat about the race upcoming and the decision to pull the professional men’s and women’s field out of the IRONMAN distance race, opening the opportunity for an age grouper to break the tape for the first time in history. Is this decision here to stay? Have you ever told your partner a story but forgot to tell your mate and then your entire story comes crashing down? B150 is back on the cards with B...
Tim Franklin thought it would be a good idea to Run Around the World! In December of 2022 he set off from Brisbane Australia and completed the run in June of 2024, covering over 26,000kms. NZ, USA, South America, EU, Australia to name a few countries and continents Frank… just ran across… its UNBELIAVABLE!! It’s unfair to summarise this journey in 75 mins, but we give it our best shot and with Tim Franklin on board as a full time Koa Sports coach no doubt we will be hearing more tales as the epi...
Tim Franklin has been a full time Endurance Coach for over 10 years and recently became the 2nd fastest human in history to RUN AROUND THE WORLD. Tim is joining Koa Sports as a full time coach along with Koa Sports acquiring TriNation, his existing coaching squad and service. An infectious personality and passion for endurance sports, 40 x official marathon finisher, UltraMAN, 9 x IRONMAN and expert Ultra Runner. Early into his career as a corporate lawyer he realised this just wasn't for him, a...
Claytonielli Fetalieni joins us to talk all things Mooloolaba Triathlon and gives his opinion of Hyrox, strong. Heavy lifting being done by many Aussie based athletes gearing up for Marathons, IRONMANS, 70.3’s and Ultras, with 75 mins of pure dribble sure to help you pass that endurance training time. The Triathlon landscape becomes a little more confusing with another distance world championships added to the mix, it’s a bit of a mess really. How this relates to the dog breed of an Alsatian? Yo...
We officially launch the partnership between Fuelin and Koa Sports. This app is a GAME CHANGER and fully integrates with TrainingPeaks and your coaches prescribed bespoke training thus creating the ultimate athlete user experience. Joined by the Co-Founder & Chief Nutrition Officer Scott Tindal and start to scratch the surface on fuelling in racing, training and everyday life. Scott will be a great resource for the KSP moving forward as will the entire Fuelin coaching team. Fuelin is Persona...
Perfect conditions greeted athletes at the Geelong 70.3 on the weekend and like all good road trips, they contain good stories, both on and off the field. We take you through what you may have missed due to the data storm that torpedoed the live broadcast of the IRONMAN Pro Series Race. Greg is called out for spreading more fake news, Tim shares the aisle with a passenger requiring a seat belt extension and Cappa stays in Carlton, just a short 25 min drive from Southbank. All that and more on th...
As the 2025 endurance racing season rolls on, the IRONMAN Geelong 70.3 is the perfect backdrop to the battle everything is talking about, Saturday Night, Crown Casino. What a build up, who will be picking up the tab at Rockpool? We catch up with Clatonni Fettilliune as he prepares for his pinnacle of sporting achievements. Forget the IRONMAN and ITU titles, it all comes down to this, the Water Polo Championships Northern Rivers League 35-39 AG. Will the king once again reign supreme? Matthew Bay...
Fear not, as of Wednesday the 5th of March at 1100 the Koa Sports coaches are all safe with Cyclone Alfred galloping towards the Australian Eastern Coastline. Will the eye strike Tim in the glamorous north of the Sunshine Coast, Greg in the inland Western suburbs of Maroochydore, North Brisbane for Kent or West Ballina for Clayton? Only time will tell! Be safe everyone. Ben Walker M40-44 IRONMAN New Zealand AG Champion joins us to talk us through his amazing day and preparation on 12 hour traini...
As the Southern Hemisphere bids farewell to Summer and the Northern Hemisphere bids farewell to Winter we talk about how 2025 is shaping up! Every now and then a hard conversation needs to be had, is it a skill? What are factors in ensuring they are effective and beneficial? IRONMAN reduce the penalties for drafting and safety first when it comes to too much fluid on the front end of the bike. Fascinating stuff. Like the sands through the hourglass, these are the days of our lives. Join the Trib...
On this 2025 Valentines Day we talk about our deep love for Endurance Sports and offer relationship advice on how to treat your better half on such a special day. We stumble our way through coaching philosophies, consistency, relationships and even ask Chat GPT a thing or two about whether hair offers sun protection. IRONMAN bans a bunch of super shoes, google it. What suggestions do you have in naming the asteroid that has a 30-1 of striking our planet in 2032? Join the Tribe. www.koasports.com...
We catch up with Bondi Rescue front man and Koa Sports athlete Noah Finnimore, who gives us his insights in the world economic climate and his preparation to go to war at IRONMAN Port Macquarie in just 12 weeks’ time. In what will go down as one of the greatest acts of bravery for 2025, Tim shares his story. Preference falsification, and an asteroid that is about to end it all in 2032, so much for the living to 150…. All riveting endurance and triathlon related topics, hosted by the number #1 ra...
Just what is all the hype about! In the age of leading-edge strategies Greg and Tim give smelling salts a go, boy does it get you up and about! Don asks Elon to go and pick up some stranded Astronauts from the space station, so we contemplate favours you’ve done for a friend? Selfishness vs self care is the never ending tug of war and we discuss triathlon finally heading home to its natural location, where World Champions will be crowned! Join the Tribe. www.koasports.com.au...
A hard week for the blue states and we are here for you, because we understand that sometimes people make mistakes and we are a forgiving bunch on the Koa Sports Podcast. Welcome home, where common sense can thrive once again. Claytoni Fettellini joins us from his humble abode to fill us in on how he is surviving a most hot and humid time of year, and what he is looking forward to most for season 2025. Is racing changing? Yet again you’ll wonder, just how are these guys the most successful coach...
We are away for 2025 on the Koa Sports podcast as we enter our 6th year of podcasting, thanks to everyone who has supported the journey. Speaking of journey’s, Greg provides a detailed update on #Breaking100 or #Breaking150 depending on whether you’re a death rider or not. We touch base with the National Road Cycling Championships in Western Australia, as Clint Flood lets us behind the curtains on team strategy for the Koa Sports fondo crew. A new contest as Tim and Greg shake hands on a nice bo...
Koa Sports are the (Per Capita) IRONMAN TriClub World Champions for 2024! It’s early days in the #breaking150 but progress has been made, and a chart has been drawn and attached to the studio wall. Depending on which horse you’ve backed, it’s good and bad news. Christmas is a most wonderful time of year for many, a time to overindulge and increase that weekly duration. We wrap up an incredible 2024 of 5 70.3 and IRONMAN regional Titles and 2 World Championship Podiums, as well as countless laugh...
Breaking 2, Breaking 5 and Breaking 9, that has nothing on BREAKING 150! A fork in the road has arrived for a Koa Sports Coach and it’s time to make the dream a reality. Seniore Claytoni, Slice, Tim and Gregegorio are in the house to preview the 70.3 World Championships, in a location and bike course fitting for whoever takes the crown. Episode available in Italian and English Breaking 2, Breaking 5 e Breaking 9, che non hanno nulla a che vedere con BREAKING 150! È arrivato un bivio per un Koa S...
We open proceedings from Taupo in New Zealand for the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships on the Koa Sports Podcast and can you believe IRONMAN have courageously provided us with media passes! Greg promised 3 episodes from Busselton and delivered 1, so we back over some results and after party washup on a highly successful weekend for the team again, it got ugly at the Chinese restaurant again. Special insights from the course preview bus in Taupo, pokies, popcorn and does Greg have CTE? Join the T...
Greg hits the Republic of Western Australia for the 20th anniversary of Ironman Western Australia. It's always a remarkable moment the day before an Ironman or 70.3 where athletes are more nervous about the podcast microphone than they are about the race that lies ahead. Some great short stories about how athletes arrived on the start line for the 2024 IM Western Australia and 70.3. Join the Tribe www.koasports.com.au...
President of TrainingPeaks Lee Gerakos joins us on the Koa Sports Podcast to talk about the recent announcement and acquisition of IndieVelo to provide athletes with a seamless indoor cycling experience. TrainingPeaks will offer free beta access for all TrainingPeaks athlete accounts, after March 2025, TrainingPeaks Virtual will be part of TrainingPeaks Premium. ‘Electronic sports (esports) racing has arrived and it’s here to stay! As coaches, you are part of the paradigm shift in the way athlet...
