{"id":2434,"date":"2020-11-19T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-11-19T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.masterspas.com\/blog\/?p=2434"},"modified":"2021-12-27T12:04:15","modified_gmt":"2021-12-27T12:04:15","slug":"tim-odonnell-master-spas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.masterspas.com\/blog\/tim-odonnell-master-spas\/","title":{"rendered":"Master Spas welcomes Tim O\u2019Donnell to team"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Tim O\u2019Donnell<\/a> achieved a career goal in 2019, when he broke the 8-hour mark at the Vega IRONMAN World Championships<\/a>. Recording the fastest ever time for an American on the Big Island, he placed second at the race.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While racing was paused in 2020, O\u2019Donnell is looking forward to competing on the world stage in 2021. And he will have a new tool in his training arsenal \u2014 a swim spa by Master Spas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

O\u2019Donnell is the newest brand ambassador for Master Spas, the largest swim spa manufacturer in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rising to the Challenge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

O\u2019Donnell is an accomplished triathlete with more than 50 podium finishes on his resume. As his wife is also a brand ambassador, he was able to take advantage of having an H2X Challenger 15D<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The swim spa was installed in early 2020, before life and training were interrupted by the pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI\u2019m incredibly excited to officially join the Master Spas family,\u201d O\u2019Donnell says. \u201cWith Rinny already part of the team, I\u2019ve had the luxury and pleasure of using our Master Spas Challenger over the past year. I immediately fell in love with all our Challenger has to offer: easy access to swim training, the benefits of hydrotherapy and of course the perfect way for us to play and relax with our daughter Izzy.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Challenger series from Master Spas<\/a> bridges the gap between traditional jetted swim spas and propulsion systems. The unique airless jet system creates a water current that is more efficient, powerful, and smoother than the competition. With the ability to control the resistance and temperature, novice swimmers to competitive triathletes can enjoy a continuous swimming experience that mimics open water. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A lifelong athlete, O\u2019Donnell first joined the swim team when he was 5-years-old. He was a competitive swimmer in high school and at the U.S. Naval Academy. He was assigned to the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado, in 2007. O\u2019Donnell made the transition to professional triathlon in 2012.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He trains in Boulder, Colorado, where he lives with wife Rinny and daughter Izzy. The couple is expecting their second child at the end of 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Welcome to Master Spas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMaster Spas couldn\u2019t be happier to welcome Tim O\u2019Donnell to our family of brand ambassadors,\u201d says Kevin Richards, Vice President of Sales and Marketing. \u201cTim is a tremendous athlete and a leader in the triathlon community. The Master Spas family is excited to be a part of Tim\u2019s training and recovery as he competes on the world stage.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a board member of the Professional Triathletes Organization, O\u2019Donnell is an advocate for the sport and wants to give athletes a platform. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

O\u2019Donnell joins professional triathletes Mirinda Carfrae, Ben Hoffman, and Meredith Kessler as Master Spas brand ambassadors. Legendary swimmer Michael Phelps is also a brand ambassador.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Professional triathlete Tim O’Donnell swims against the current of the H2X Challenger 15D. The swim spa by Master Spas features six airless jets that provide a smooth current of water, which mimics open-water training. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Train, Recover, Relax<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Professional triathletes can spend six hours a day swimming, biking, and running. But recovery is as equally important as the time spent training. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A swim spa offers everyone from first-time triathletes to professional athletes like O\u2019Donnell the chance to progress to a higher-level training without additional stress. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI\u2019ve loved being able to simulate open water training sessions in our Master Spas and I\u2019ve been pleasantly surprised how swimming against the airless VIP technology jets has also allowed me to focus on my technique,\u201d O\u2019Donnell says. \u201cOne of the best benefits of our Master Spas swim spa is of course the convenience! When you spend as much time training as we do, it\u2019s nice to stay home for a swim. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSwimming isn\u2019t the only training I do in our Challenger, I\u2019m a big fan of aqua jogging for active recovery. With the SoftTread Floor System I\u2019m able to do my weekly aqua jog at home as well. Master Spas has been a great addition to both my training routine and to our family fun time. I\u2019m looking forward to sharing our story and all the benefits Master Spas have to offer to endurance athletes and wellness-minded families everywhere.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The therapy jets, including the stand-up cove, allow athletes to get a custom massage without scheduling an appointment. The adjustable temperature and jets deliver relief from aches, improves circulation, and brings nutrients and oxygen to the muscles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An easy swim, just 20 to 30 minutes, can also help keep the body loose and ready for the next session. Just steps from O\u2019Donnell\u2019s patio door, the convenience of the swim spa makes it easier to fit in those much-needed sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But it\u2019s also the family time that O\u2019Donnell loves. Daughter Izzy loves to splash and swim in the swim spa, as Tim and Rinny take turns in the StressRelief Neck and Shoulder Seat. They can get in an extra massage while Izzy swims in the adjustable current of the Challenger. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Tim O\u2019Donnell achieved a career goal in 2019, when he broke the 8-hour mark at the Vega IRONMAN World Championships. Recording the fastest ever time for an American on the Big Island, he placed second at the race. While racing was paused in 2020, O\u2019Donnell is looking forward to competing on the world stage in Continue Reading<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":2438,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2434","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-aquatic-exercise"],"yoast_head":"\nMaster Spas welcomes Tim O\u2019Donnell to team | Fitness<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Professional Tim O'Donnell has joined the Master Spas family as a brand ambassador. 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