Huddle with Tim O’Donnell - Ep. #16

Inside Sports Nutrition

In this Huddle, Bob and Dina chat with professional triathlete and Ironman / World Champion, Tim O’Donnell (T.O.). You’ll learn about how Bob and Tim connected early on in Tim’s triathlon career and how he moved from ITU to long course triathlon racing. You’ll also learn how his daily nutrition and training nutrition have evolved the years. Additionally, he shares the details about his “widow maker” heart attack during the 2021 Challenge Miami race and his rehab/recovery since then.

We cover:

· Tim’s transition from ITU to long course triathlon

· A highlight of nutrition adjustments Tim has made and how his wife and multiple Ironman Champion, Mirinda Carfrae, has played a role

· His switch from primarily using simple sugar fueling products to incorporation of UCAN and DeltaG ketone esters in his training and racing

· The story of his “widow maker” heart attack during a race in March 2021 and his cardiac rehab experience in addition to daily nutrition changes he’s made since then

· What’s on Tim’s racing calendar and the new age group coaching project Waterfall Racing

· How family life is going for Tim & Rinny

· A key health habit that Tim practices daily

Find Tim on social at @TOinTRI

Save 10% on the DeltaG ketone esters using the code INSIDESPORTS. Note that Bob and Dina do not benefit financially from any sales on this product.

More about our guest:

Tim O’Donnell is one of the world’s most successful and experienced American long-course triathletes. Tim finished 2nd at the 2019 Ironman World Championships in Kona, HI and recorded the fastest American finish ever (7:59:40) at the legendary race. As a professional, he has earned 50+ podium finishes including over 22 wins at major events throughout the world. Along with the ITU Long Distance World Champion (2009) title, his other wins include nine Ironman 70.3 victories, two IRONMAN wins, and six Armed Forces National Championships. At the IRONMAN World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, Tim O’Donnell has finished 2nd (2019), 3rd (2015), 4th (2018), 5th (2013), 6th (2016), 8th (2012) and earned the top American spot 4 times.

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