Episode 82: From Pro Triathlete to Entrepreneur with Tom Oosterdijk

Send us a textIn this episode of Another Triathlon Podcast, host Jenna-Caer and co-host Josh sit down with professional triathlete Tom Oosterdijk to discuss his incredible journey in the sport and his transition from professional racing to new ventures.Tom shares his experiences competing at the highest level, the lessons learned from qualifying for Kona, and the challenges he faced with heat stroke. He reflects on the importance of community in endurance sports, the rise of Hyrox as a fitness challenge, and how he’s bringing innovation to sports nutrition through his new business, GONNA.Throughout the conversation, Tom dives into balancing business and training, the significance of setting ambitious goals, and the excitement surrounding upcoming triathlon events like the Ironman Pro Series. The episode wraps up with quickfire questions revealing fun insights into Tom’s personality and career.Episode Highlights:From Weight Loss to Triathlon Glory: Tom’s inspiring journey, starting triathlon in 2017 to lose weight and qualifying for Kona.Overcoming Setbacks: Dealing with heat stroke and learning from the experience.Triathlon Mockery Podcast: Sharing fun and real stories about the sport.The Power of Community: Why post-race camaraderie is so important.Hyrox & Cross-Training: Why it’s becoming popular with triathletes.Beer Mile Tradition: Bringing fun and connection into endurance sports.Innovating Sports Nutrition: Introducing GONNA, a new venture simplifying athlete nutrition.Balancing Business & Training: How Tom is managing his new priorities.The Future of Racing: The Ironman Pro Series, indoor triathlons, and what’s next.Fun Insights: Tom’s personal take on goals, motivation, and passion for the sport.Connect with Our Guest & Hosts:🔗 Tom Oosterdijk: Instagram🔗 GONNA Nutrition: Website | Instagram🔗 Jenna-Caer: Instagram🔗 Josh: Instagram🎧 Tune in now on your favorite podcast platform or watch on YouTube!💬 What’s your biggest takeaway from Tom’s journey? Drop a comment!#AnotherTriathlonPodcast #Triathlon #IronmanProSeries #TriathleteLife #EnduranceAthlete #TrainingTips #Hyrox #GONNAFuel #SportsNutrition #ProTriathlonSupport the showStay connected with us! Follow us on social media - @anothertriathlonpodcast with hosts Jenna-Caer, Fede and Josh to keep up with the latest. And if you have any burning questions for the coaches, feel free to shoot them over to [email protected] https://www.instagram.com/anothertriathlonpodcast/

There are no comments yet.

Please log in to write the first comment.