The Training Program That Won Her Olympic Gold! With Grace Brown

A podcast to help you Train Smarter and Race Faster. Hosted by expert Triathlon coach, Australian Ironman Champion and 15 x Aus Age group Champion Gerard Donnelly, and his son, multiple Triathlon + Cycling Aus Age Group Champion Jordy Donnelly.

Join us as we chat with Paris Olympic Gold Medalist Grace Brown.

In this episode, Grace reflects on her remarkable career, from winning her first Australian TT title in 2019 to securing Olympic Gold in Paris 2024.

We’ll discuss her epic 2024 season on top of her Olympic gold including her fourth Australian National Time Trial Title, victory at Liege-Bastogne-Liege, and the highs and lows of her final Tour de France.

Grace also shares insights into her training, race strategies, and the mindset that propelled her to the top.

As always, this podcast is brought to you by our proud sponsors Giant Bikes. For all your bike training and racing needs, ride life, ride Giant.

Timestamp:
00:00 - Introduction
04:20 - Grace Brown Post Paris
05:30 - Winning Olympic Gold
07:15 - Enjoying the Training
09:30 - Coping With The Pressure
11:00 - Spring Classic Performance
15:45 - Winning the Classics
17:20 - Having the Legs to Win
19:45 - The Sprint to Finish
21:40 - Sprint Training Plan/Schedule
23:45 - Winning Both Classics and Olympics
25:15 - Time Trial Training
29:00 - Threshold Efforts and VO2 Sessions
32:30 - Paris Course Recon
34:30 - The Taper
36:45 - Start Line Thought Process
40:40 - Pacing and Power
45:50 - Equipment Choice
52:15 - Tips to Improve Time Trial
55:20 - Every Second Counts
59:15 - TDF Femme - Running Flat
1:06:45 - The Yellow Jersey Controversy
1:11:50 - Grace's Retirement Plan

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