Ironman winner Gerard Donnelly has spent 20 years racing at the top. From Kona to countless national titles, he’s learned the lessons the hard way.

In this episode, he shares why hard work alone fails, why copying others backfires, and the real keys to long-term success in triathlon. This is no-BS wisdom from decades in the sport.

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00:00 – Introduction
01:30 – Hard Work Does Not Always Mean Success
03:40 – Flexibility in Achieving Goals
10:30 – Avoid Extreme Behaviors
16:15 – Being Informed Leads to Better Decisions
20:50 – Nutrition Matters More Than You Think
28:20 – How Faulty Equipment Can Ruin a Race
32:50 – Why Copying Others Can Hold You Back
38:30 – Honest Assessment of Strengths and Weaknesses
42:30 – Do You Need Coaching?

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