Timothy O'Donnell: The Triathlete's Heart, Perseverance, and Passion

About Timothy O'Donnell:

Timothy O’Donnell is one of the world’s most successful and experienced American long-course triathletes. 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, Timothy has finished 3rd (2015), 5th (2013), 6th (2016), 8th (2012) and earned the top American spot in 2013 & 2015. In 2013, he tied the existing American IRONMAN record with an 8:01:32 victory at IRONMAN Brazil. In 2015 at IRONMAN Brazil, he completed his fastest IRONMAN to date at 7:55:56. He was the IRONMAN 70.3 US Pro Champion in 2012 and the IRONMAN US Pro Champion in 2011. 

In this episode, your hosts, Jason and Scott, together with Timothy O'Donnell discuss:

• Timothy O'Donnell's remarkable story as a professional triathlete, from his time at the United States Naval Academy to his successful career in the sport
• The experience of suffering a widowmaker heart attack during a half Ironman triathlon and the important lesson learned about fitness not equaling health
• The decision to continue his triathlon career after the heart attack with the support of his wife and doctor
• The importance of knowing your family's health history, being proactive about your own health, and investing in yourself to achieve peak performance
• O'Donnell's transition from professional triathlon to real estate investing and the value of having the right team and taking chances

Key Takeaways:

• Dedication, training, and the right support system are essential for succeeding as a professional triathlete, as demonstrated by Timothy O'Donnell's journey from competitive swimmer to leading the Naval Academy men's triathlon team to two national championships.
• A serious health event, such as a heart attack, can serve as a wake-up call to prioritize health and understand that fitness doesn't always equal overall health.
• Taking ownership of your health involves being proactive, finding the right doctors and specialists, and investing in tools like biomarker tracking and advanced heart scans to monitor and prevent potential issues.
• Achieving peak performance requires investing in yourself through body maintenance, coaching, and being willing to fully expose yourself to reach your potential.
• Transitioning from one career to another, such as from professional sports to real estate investing, requires having the right team, being willing to take chances, and leveraging the skills and mindset developed in your previous career.

"The biggest thing is you can't ever give up. Even if you're in last place, even if you're having the worst day, just keep moving forward, just keep making progress.” — Timothy O'Donnell

Connect with Timothy O'Donnell:  

Website: https://www.timothyodonnell.com/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothy-o-donnell-15515b8/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tointri/?hl=en 

Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/tointri?lang=en 

Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/tim.odonnell.3517/?_rdc=1&_rdr 

Connect with Jason and Scott:

Website:     https://henderxcapital.com/masteryourmillions

X (Twitter): @MasterYourMs https://twitter.com/MasterYourMs 

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/realestateinvestorsofutah 

Instagram: @henderxcapital https://www.instagram.com/henderxcapital/

         @jasonihenderson https://www.instagram.com/jason.henderson/ 

Email: jasonchem@gmail.com, scott@henderxcapital.com

Show notes by Podcastologist: Hanz Jimuel Alvarez

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