Images Of A Training Day With Michellie Jones

Jones woke up early for a Master's swim session at the Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA in Encinitas, Calif. Photo: Nils Nilsen

The Master's program is one of the most popular in the San Diego area. Photo: Nils Nilsen

Jones used the Master's swim session to kick off her triathlon day of swimming, biking and running. Photo: Nils Nilsen

Jones flashes a smile for our camera mid-stroke. Photo: Nils Nilsen

Winter mornings can be chilly, even in San Diego. Photo: Nils Nilsen

Jones gave us a look inside her garage, which features several custom-painted bikes. Photo: Nils Nilsen

No detail is missing on Jones's bikes. Here she has custom-painted kangaroos in honor of her native Australia. Photo: Nils Nilsen

After getting home from the pool, Jones ate some breakfast before heading out for a bike ride. Photo: Nils Nilsen

Jones chats with Training Day host Bob Babbitt. Photo: Nils Nilsen

Jones is rarely seen without her dog. Photo: Nils Nilsen

Jones was joined by three training partners on her ride. Photo: Nils Nilsen

The chosen route for this day featured several rolling hills. Photo: Nils Nilsen

The four rode to an area known as Elfin Forest. Photo: Nils Nilsen

Jones gets out of the saddle. Photo: Nils Nilsen

Jones joked that not all days in Southern California are this beautiful. Photo: Nils Nilsen

Filming a world-class triathlete on a bike ride involves some creativity on the part of the crew. Photo: Nils Nilsen

Training Day producer Steve Godwin does what it takes to get the right shot. Photo: Nils Nilsen

Jones shows off her signature pink cycling kit. Photo: Nils Nilsen

Jones showcases her 2006 Ironman World Championship bike in her garage. Note that the race number is still in tact. Photo: Nils Nilsen

Jones spent little time in between her bike and run to make sure it was a proper transition run. Photo: Nils Nilsen

Jones' run took place on the beautiful San Diego coastline. Photo: Nils Nilsen

The stretch along the coast highway is popular with both cyclists and runners. Photo: Nils Nilsen

After a busy day of workouts Jones chatted with us about her experience in triathlon. Photo: Nils Nilsen

Jones showcases her Australia team gear in her house. Photo: Nils Nilsen

If Jones isn't swimming, biking or running, you'll probably find her at the stables. Photo: Nils Nilsen

Jones says one of the things that she loves about equestrian is that it's not a contest of who can get to the finish line first. Photo: Nils Nilsen

Jones does her training at Valle Vista Farm in Escondido, Calif. Photo: Nils Nilsen

Jones carries her love for the color pink into her riding gear. Photo: Nils Nilsen

Jones does all of her horseback riding after her training as a reward for the hard work. Photo: Nils Nilsen

Jones says she enjoys the entire process of horseback riding. Photo: Nils Nilsen

Photo: Nils Nilsen

Jones says horseback riding contributes to her triathlon training. It's a great way to build core strength. Photo: Nils Nilsen

Photo: Nils Nilsen

Photo: Nils Nilsen

Photo: Nils Nilsen

Photo: Nils Nilsen

Photo: Nils Nilsen