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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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S3E6 Chattanooga 70.3 Preview
Send us Fan MailTodd is stepping to the line solo this weekend for Ironman 70.3 Chattanooga, and this episode breaks down everything you need to know heading into race day. We cover the unique…
S3E5 Drew’s Knee Comeback Plan + Todd’s Chattanooga 70.3 Build
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Couch to Kona, we kick things off with a quick preview of Todd’s upcoming 70.3 in Chattanooga. How training’s shaping up, expectations going in, and what success…
S3E4 Ironman Oceanside 70.3 Race Recap ft. Matt Engle
Send us Fan MailJoined by 5th place finisher from the 35-39 AG, Matt Engle, we review our 70.3 Oceanside races. Described as many as the best non-world championship field ever assembled in Ironman,…
S3E3 Two Weeks to Oceanside: Race Prep, Fitness Check, and the Final Push
Send us Fan MailWith IRONMAN 70.3 Oceanside just two weeks away, we jump on the mic for a quick training and race prep update. In this episode we talk through where our fitness is right now, the key…
S3E2 Arizona Training Camp Recap
Send us Fan MailEpisode 50! We review our 5 day training camp/ family vacation in Arizona, discussing sickness & are we in better shape than last year? Support the show
S3E1 Sophomore Season Kickoff
Send us Fan MailNew year, new us! JK. We discuss our offseason, new sponsorships, first half of the season schedule & new rules of engagement. How do we think the 20m draft will impact us?…
S2E26 California Internal Marathon Race Recap
Send us Fan MailDrew is joined by Kyle Lampi and Matt Engle just hours after the finish. Todd is off this week and he welcomes the newest addition to the Wakefield family, baby James! We discuss the…
S2E25 Rookie Season Wrap Up
Send us Fan MailWe finally recap our first professional triathlon season. We analyze our ups & downs, what has been happening over the past 8 weeks & Drew's racing a marathon? Support the show
S2E24 Race Recap! Ironman Chattanooga
Send us Fan MailDrew places 14th in the 2025 edition of Ironman Chattanooga. Crossing the line in 8 hours, 16 minutes he finished 44minutes faster than when he won the age group race in 2023. He…
S2E23 Ironman Chattanooga Preview
Send us Fan Mail7 days out from Ironman Chattanooga, Drew and Todd preview our first foray into Professional Ironman racing. We break down the last few weeks of training, the start list, and how we…
S2E22 Santa Cruz 70.3 - Race Recap
Send us Fan MailWe discuss Todd's 13th place finish at IM Santa Cruz. The highest place either of us have finished in a Pro race! Awesome race location that was described as being a "vibe". After a…
S2E21 Race Preview - 70.3 Santa Cruz
Send us Fan MailRecorded 5 days out from Santa Cruz 70.3, Todd give insight into what his goals are for the race. Is a top 10 possible? Support the show
S2E20 Grandpa Hour with Drew Jordan
Send us Fan MailGood old fashioned training podcast! We review what we've been up to, how preparation is going into our next few weeks AND Drew tells us what has his knickers in a knot with a new…
S2E19 Boise Race Recap!
Send us Fan MailWe re-live our best race yet, both as professionals & amateurs. Todd placed 14th in 3:53, and Drew 17th in 3:55, just 13 & 15mins behind the race winner, Sam Appleton. listen…
S2E18 Ironman Boise 70.3 Preview
Send us Fan Mail5 days till our next race & we preview the day. We review how the last few weeks of training has gone, who we're racing and how we think it will go. Wish us luck on our 7 hour…
S2E17 The Secrets to Consistent Training
Send us Fan Mail1 year into making this podcast! Thank you to everyone who has followed us along. This week we discuss the little things we do to set ourselves up for success, training during a week…
S2E16 Triathletes vs Roadies
Send us Fan MailTwo weeks since our last show & we're still excited to talk about our two bike races at RC3. We review how things have been going again, Drew is doing big volume & Todd has a…
S2E15 Children change you
Send us Fan MailDrew wants to move in with his in-laws. He eats his words after his competition from St George 70.3 race well in Chattanooga. Todd details how we have to manage our stressors,…
S2E14 Race Recap - Ironman St George 70.3
Send us Fan MailDrew races the final edition of St George 70.3, detailing a brutal swim start, hilly bike course & a hot 1/2 marathon to cap his 33rd finish. Support the show
S2E13 Bloomsday Recap and St. George Preview
Send us Fan MailWelcome back! This week we recap Todd's impressive Bloomsday that he came away with almost a 90 seconds PB. Drew is about to take off for St. George 70.3 and we discuss the learning…
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Couch to Kona Podcast has published 54 episodes since June 2024, covering topics in Running, Sports.
Couch to Kona Podcast is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 51m.
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