
Mission Kona Podcast
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!
Episodes
#34 Ironman Kona Build Up with Lars Wichert

#33 2024 Ironman Kona Build Up with Adam Holz

#32 2024 Ironman Kona Build Up with Alfredo Ramirez Pinho

#31 2024 Ironman Kona Build Up with Mike Payne

#30 Andrew Hall - 2024 Ironman Texas 1st Overall AG Champion

#29 2023 Kona Series: A Story of Resilience with Kirsten Miller

#28 2023 Kona Series: Barbora Besperat 1st 30-34

#27 2023 Kona Series: Michelle Krebs 2nd 25-29

#26 2023 Kona Series: Vanessa Murray 1st 35-39

#25 2023 Kona Series: Ava Warfel 1st 18-24

#24 2023 Kona Series: Elyse Gallegos 2nd 35-39

#23 70.3 Arizona Recap, Kona Slot Allocation for 2024

#22 Life Lately + Kona Just Happened!

#21 Jennifer Vollmann, build for 2023 Ironman Texas, 40-44 AG

#20 Five Reasons to Hire a Coach

#19 Eva Frieden - Finding Balance in Triathlon + Ironman Alaska 2nd 30-34

#18 Nick Modrzejewski, Ironman Florida 2022 6th 40-44

#17 Nutrition for the Endurance Athlete with eatloveTRIATHLON

#16 Couples Who Tri: Amy and Seamus Woods, Kona 2022 45-49

#15 Host Episode: 2022 Highlights + 2023 Ambitions

#14 Couples Who Tri: Kerry Girona & Andreas Moraitis

#13 Stephanie Melkonian, Ironman Chattanooga 2022 5th 35-39

#12 Couples Who Tri: Nicole & David Levenson, Ironman California 2022

#11 Rainy, Windy & Cold: Ironman Wisconsin 2022 Recap with Scott Iott (3rd 45-49) & Mike Payne (2nd 35-39)

#10 Host Episode: Kona 2023 News and Off Season Training
