Mission Kona

About Mission Kona

Triathlon: where you can test your limits in 3 different disciplines one after the other! Swim, bike, run. One might say it's an addiction, but truly it's a lifestyle! Mission Kona podcast highlights age group athletes doing amazing things in the Triathlon space. Mike & Michelle Payne are husband and wife amateur triathletes, parents and self proclaimed coffee connoisseurs, both working in corporate America. Mike is also a Triathlon coach and recently qualified for Kona in October of 2024. Michelle completed her first half Ironman in 2021 and plans to race a full Ironman in the near future. This podcast is a journey to discovering what it takes to be competitive in triathlon, sharing stories, and finding the inspiration to go after challenging but worthwhile goals. We talk with age group athletes and explore how they got their start in triathlon, where they live, train and work, how they stay motivated, race recaps and more! Are you interested in growing and performing your best? TUNE IN! There is so much to learn from those who have worked (and continue to work) hard to be at the top of their game!

Publisher

Mike & Michelle Payne

Category

sports · sports · sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

30 Oct 2022

Latest episode

2 Oct 2024

Latest episodes

35 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   2 Oct 2024

   #34 Ironman Kona Build Up with Lars Wichert

   Send us a textAnother exciting Kona Build Up episode coming at you this week!Mike & Michelle had the pleasure of chatting with Lars Wichert, currently the age group record holder for the Ironman distance! Lars raced 2024 Ironman Hamburg finishing 1st overall with a time of 7:50:42! And over 5 minutes ahead of 2nd place, in a truly incredible performance!Lars lives and trains in Germany and shares everything from his athletic background to the balance of being a parent, husband, employee, ...

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   25 Sept 2024

   #33 2024 Ironman Kona Build Up with Adam Holz

   Send us a textWe're bringing you another fantastic conversation with athlete Adam Holz! A now resident of Boulder, CO, Adam grew up in Pennsylvania where he began his triathlon journey less than 5 years ago.Adam secured his Kona slot at 2024 Ironman Texas finishing 7th in the 25-29 age group after an incredible performance in a very stacked field. What began as a dream 8 years prior to race on the big island is coming to fruition in a just a few short weeks!We enjoyed this casual chat through...

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   18 Sept 2024

   #32 2024 Ironman Kona Build Up with Alfredo Ramirez Pinho

   Mike & Michelle were excited to sit down for this conversation with Alfredo Ramirez Pinho who just won 2024 Ironman Wisconsin! This was a hometown race for Alfredo, which means the win was extra special. Not to mention the race took place just days after the birth of his 3rd child!As a 35-39 age grouper and member of the Every Man Jack team, Alfredo shares how Ironman Wisconsin was a key element in this Kona build and a clear demonstration of where his fitness is at going into these final...

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.5 / 5

8 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

7 ratings

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