What It Takes To Podium At A Grand Tour - Sarah Gigante

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. Fresh off her best performance yet at the 2025 Giro D’Italia, Sarah Gigante joins us to unpack the race that crowned her 3rd on GC AND Queen of the Mountains, with two epic stage wins. We dive into:•⁠  ⁠Her decisive moves against Elisa Longo Borghini•⁠  ⁠The brutal power data: Holding over 300W to get away on the climb — that’s 6W/kg!•⁠  ⁠The build-up, the setbacks, and the training it took to get here•⁠  ⁠Nutrition, race tactics, and how she prepped for the key stages•⁠  ⁠The moment she went from 6th to 3rd overall From dominating the home Willunga Hill to the podium of a Grand Tour — Sarah’s climb has been relentless. Don’t miss this episode with one of the most exciting Aussie riders in the women’s pro peloton. Timestamp:00:00 – Introduction01:15 - Sarah's 1st Giro Stage Win06:50 - The Attack Process15:10 - What Triathletes Shouldn't Do18:30 - Mindset On The Way To Win20:30 - Sarah's Injury & Recovery Journey28:25 - Rest & Fitness Bank30:40 - You Know Your Body Well36:30 - Stage 7 Breakaway43:15 - Winning The QOM Jersey45:30 - Improving On Riding Skills & Techniques49:00 - Sarah's Training54:30 - Race Nutrition And Supplements57:40 - Next Focus: Tour de France! If you want to learn how to TRAIN SMARTER and RACE FASTER, you can join our weekly coaching email, just go to: getfastpodcast.com Some of you might already be in there, but many of you won’t be and so this is our official invitation for you to come and join our free community: www.facebook.com/groups/trivelocoaching Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trivelocoaching/ Disclaimer: The Content in this podcast is in no way intended to be medical advice, treatment or diagnoses. None of our Content is intended to imply that any products mentioned, remedies or information provided are intended to prevent, diagnose, cure or alleviate a disease, ailment, defect or injury or should be used for therapeutic purposes. The Content is intended to assist you with running, cycling, swimming or triathlon and should not be substituted for medical advice by your healthcare professional. We do not accept any liability for any injury, loss, or damage incurred by the use or reliance on our Content.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.