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meet timothy o'donnell

by: Anonymous

posted: Tue, 2011-07-05 19:34

From the Athletes Guest blog:
Prepping for the Peak with Timothy O'Donnell

Timothy O’Donnell is a World Champion Triathlete who lives and trains in Boulder CO. He is currently gearing up to defend his title at this week’s 5150 Boulder Peak Triathlon. Tim has kindly shared a little insight into how he approaches the Big day, laid out his 3 day approach and race day routine. Read on and enjoy!

Proper race preparation can make the difference between a personal best and a big flop on race day.  Regardless of your level of fitness going into a race if you forget the small details leading into the race you can ruin your opportunity for success.  Here are a few things I do leading into a race that will help insure you don’t waste a chance to showcase your fitness with a FAST race!

FRIDAY:

  • AM short workouts aerobic bike and run (day off of swim)
  • Gear Preparation, this is the day to make sure everything is organized
  • Take a nap/stay off legs today
  • Increase carbohydrates today, my “carbo load” dinner comes two nights before the race in order to store energy and avoid stomach problems from a huge pre-race dinner the night before the race
  • Visualization sessions throughout the day, going over the course in my head and my race strategy

SATURDAY:

  • AM 15-20 min run (treadmill) with 30 second pickups
  • AM Post run 1200m swim with pace 50s and 100s
  • Immediate nutrition post-workout with a mix1, just because it is taper you can’t forget the 30 minute post-workout nutrition (glycogen) window
  • BIG breakfast with a carbohydrate emphasis, you’ll find me at a pancake place!
  • PM Race meeting/bike check remember to stay hydrated but don’t overdo it
  • Remember to snack mid-day and at the race venue, I always bring mix1 along with me to make sure I keep good calories coming in the body
  • Race visualization, get into the race zone
  • Final gear preparation (a gear check list will help you remember everything)
    • All race gear organized
    • Morning clothes laid out
    • Morning meal items ready to go
  • Dinner, keep it simple, chicken and mashed potatoes or rice/pasta/bread AND a fudge brownie (good luck dessert!)
  • Activate muscles prior to bed
  • Normal bedtime and make sure TWO alarms are set!

SUNDAY (RACE DAY):

  • 2-2.5 hours pre-race start, breakfast of oatmeal with a cup of coffee
  • Head over to race venue, double checking gear list
  • Check-in to transition, go over bike
    • Check tire pressure/no debris in rubber
    • Check brakes (no rubbing)
    • Check bolts
  • 5-10 min jog with drills
  • 5-10 min of stretch cords or a quick warm-up swim (bring a towel and STAY warm of you exit swim in between warm up swim and race start)
  • RACE FAST!
  • POST-RACE Immediate nutrition, I usually have someone waiting for me at the finish with a mix1
  • Look for massage or ICE bath at race venue
  • Keep hydrating while at race venue
  • Enjoy a nice lunch/dinner post race!

If you’re in Colorado you can hear more and join mix1 and Timothy O'Donnell in-person at the 5150 Boulder Peak Triathlon, July 9th.

What:    Q&A with World Champion Triathlete - Timothy O'Donnell

When:   Saturday, July 9, 2011 from 1 – 2pm 
Where:  Boulder Reservoir, 5150 Athlete Village/Expo Area, Boulder, CO

During packet pickup from 1pm - 2pm - Tim will at the mix1 booth to answer questions and sign autographs. Plus, two lucky people will be the first in the Colorado to receive the new "mix1 Lifestyle T and have the chance to win prizes from KSwiss.  Visit the mix1 booth onsite to sign-up for the raffle and meet Tim.


RSVP to join mix1 and Timothy O’Donnell via Facebook
To learn more about Tim visit his website: timothyodonnell.com

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