The Giddy Up Edge: Conversations on Getting Faster
The Giddy Up Edge: Conversations on Getting Faster
Podcast Description
A deep dive into the world of triathlon training, racing, and the coach-athlete relationship. Join Michellie Jones—Olympic silver medalist, two-time ITU World Champion, IRONMAN World Champion, and IRONMAN 70.3 World Champion—and her athlete Evan as they break down training strategies, race preparation, and lessons learned on the path to success. Whether you're chasing your next PR or looking to find your fast, this podcast delivers expert insights, real-world experiences, and behind-the-scenes conversations to help you become a stronger, smarter, and faster triathlete.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
Key themes covered in the podcast include training strategies, race preparation, and the nuances of the coach-athlete relationship. Specific episodes tackle topics such as debunking triathlon training myths and mastering race season planning, aiming to give athletes practical tips and insights for improved performance and recovery.

A deep dive into the world of triathlon training, racing, and the coach-athlete relationship. Join Michellie Jones—Olympic silver medalist, two-time ITU World Champion, IRONMAN World Champion, and IRONMAN 70.3 World Champion—and her athlete Evan as they break down training strategies, race preparation, and lessons learned on the path to success. Whether you’re chasing your next PR or looking to find your fast, this podcast delivers expert insights, real-world experiences, and behind-the-scenes conversations to help you become a stronger, smarter, and faster triathlete.
What if running faster wasn’t about working harder—but wasting less?
Legendary running coach Bobby McGee joins Michellie and Evan for a deep dive into the mechanics and mindset behind better running.
Bobby has coached Olympic medalists, world champions, elite triathletes and age-group athletes, and in this episode he breaks down what he actually sees when he watches someone run: where athletes lose efficincy, the biomechanical mistakes triathletes commonly make, aend why there may be no such thing as “perfect” running form.
But this conversation goes far beyond mechanics.
Bobby explores confidence, self-talk, breathing, pressure, identity, anti-fragility and what truly separates great performers when things get difficult. He also explains why relaxation can be a performance skill, how athletes can change the language they use with themselves, and what coaches need to understand about building trust.
Plus, Bobby tackles some of running’s biggest myths, training tools, super shoes, AI in coaching and what he would tell an athlete in the final minute before the biggest race of their life.
Whether you’re chasing a PR, trying to become a more efficient triathlon runner, or simply want to perform closer to your potential, there’s plenty to take into your next training session.
Find your fast. Trust the process. Giddy Up!
If you want to reach out to Michellie Jones you can find her at https://giddyupmultisports.com/ for coaching, camps, and tools.
Evan Gruda can be found on instagram @GrudaGoesGlobal
Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm.

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