Couch to Kona Podcast
Drew & Todd
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. Join us as we learn, race, and grow—together!
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Training First, Rest Later
Couch to Kona Podcast
03/14/25 • 37 min
Life changes & so does our recording dates, we review our key workouts in the past week, discuss some rule changes in triathlon & the latest triathlon drama, or there lack of it,
Tribute to a Friend, bike legs are coming back, and swimming is hard!
Couch to Kona Podcast
03/05/25 • 38 min
Were are back (again) after a 3 week hiatus and training is going great. A mini camp in AZ got the bike legs back in gear, running is rolling, and we did our first swim meet. Lots to catch up on this week and we are only 4 weeks out from Oceanside 70.3.
Ready For Winter To End
Couch to Kona Podcast
02/11/25 • 36 min
Drew discusses how he manages his efforts & expectations in returning to training and Todd experiments with his training week.
Kona's Done, What Next?
Couch to Kona Podcast
11/12/24 • 33 min
It took us 5 years to get to Kona, and our wives surprised us with a party to celebrate. So whats next? Our triathlon journey isn't over, just getting started!
Kona Post Race
Couch to Kona Podcast
10/31/24 • 100 min
It took a few days, but we are finally recovered enough to give this race the credit it deserves. Catch our recap and all the highs and low of race day. It started stinging in the water and didn't stop until we crossed the line!
T-4 Weeks - Kona 2024
Couch to Kona Podcast
10/01/24 • 75 min
For the first time during this ironman build, Todd & Drew don't workout together. Listen this week to discover if we still had a good week of training, hear how training compares to our first ironman 5 years ago & Todd's calf is progressing in the right direction.
Consistency is King
Couch to Kona Podcast
09/03/24 • 60 min
We 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.
Age Groupers Go Sub 8 for Ironman
Couch to Kona Podcast
08/27/24 • 64 min
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.
Drew Jordan - Knee Reconstruction to Ironman Champion in 18 Months
Couch to Kona Podcast
07/15/24 • 94 min
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!
Race Recap - Ironman St George 70.3
Couch to Kona Podcast
05/14/25 • 50 min
Drew 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.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Couch to Kona Podcast have?
Couch to Kona Podcast currently has 36 episodes available.
What topics does Couch to Kona Podcast cover?
The podcast is about Ironman, Olympics, Triathlon, Hawaii, Bike, Running, Swimming, Podcasts, Sports and Cycling.
What is the most popular episode on Couch to Kona Podcast?
The episode title 'Tribute to a Friend, bike legs are coming back, and swimming is hard!' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Couch to Kona Podcast?
The average episode length on Couch to Kona Podcast is 57 minutes.
How often are episodes of Couch to Kona Podcast released?
Episodes of Couch to Kona Podcast are typically released every 7 days, 11 hours.
When was the first episode of Couch to Kona Podcast?
The first episode of Couch to Kona Podcast was released on Jun 17, 2024.
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