{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Endurance Matters Hosted by BigMetz","title":"Jelle Geens: Ironman 70.3 World Champion and Olympian","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3695,"description":"We're back! In this motivating episode of the Endurance Matters Podcast, host BigMetz sits down with Jelle Geens - Defending Ironman 70.3 World Champion, Olympic triathlete, World Triathlon Championship Series medalist, and one of the most technically precise middle-distance racers in the sport today. Known for his calm confidence and meticulous attention to detail, Jelle shares how he’s honed his craft through patience, process, and belief in long-term development.Jelle opens up about the highs and lows of elite racing, from representing Belgium on the world stage to navigating setbacks and building back stronger. He offers a rare look into the mindset and daily systems that fuel consistency at the top level.We discuss:- The art of pacing and executing under pressure- Lessons from Olympic-level preparation and world-class coaching- Training smarter: quality vs. quantity in middle-distance racing- Managing injury, recovery, and mental resilience- The value of patience and trust in long-term performance- Staying grounded and motivated through the sport’s ups and downsWhether you’re training for your next triathlon or seeking to master the mental side of competition, Jelle’s story is a powerful reminder that endurance is built as much in the mind as in the miles.✌🏼 - BigMetzSocial Accounts:Jelle Geens Instagram","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/KjOJlRPTSv06Hmvb4K-LHIUIEFm1tF3hmXl6os52az0/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS81NDJk/MDRhYmFiOTk1ZGM4/ZDYwMThiNGY2ZWI1/YThiMi5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}