How Grace Thek Finally Solved her Constant Injuries

Grace Thek has recently turned into one of triathlon's top runners, with incredible results across the half Ironman and Ironman distances over the last 12-18 months. But her rise to the top has been far from quick. This episode is a great testament to the slow, patient build to consistent top performances. The most surprising part? How little volume she runs to be one of the best runners in the sport. Find out how in this episode.

This episode brought to you by TriVelo Coaching, we help triathlete and endurance athletes train smarter to race faster. Your hosts are Australian Ironman Champion Gerard Donnelly and his son, Endurance Coach Jordan Donnelly.

0:00 – Why Grace prioritizes training consistency

1:42 – Building a foundation for durability

2:33 – Grace’s 18-month aerobic running reset

4:10 – Reintroducing intensity after injury struggles

6:00 – Why Grace changed her coach

10:09 – The "curse" of being a physio

15:20 – Specific run session pace breakdowns

20:43 – Transitioning from track speed to durability

32:56 – Long run volume and preparation

37:11 – Dialing in 90-100g carbs per hour