What do you do when life blindsides you - left laying on the side of the road?

In this powerful episode, Jimmy Mudgett shares the story of nearly dying while training for an Ironman after being hit by a car and told he might never walk again. Instead of giving up, he rebuilt his identity, his confidence, his character, and eventually crossed the Ironman finish line he almost lost.

This conversation cuts straight into the heart of what athletes actually struggle with:

identity, comparison, purpose, pain, rebuilding, and becoming the kind of person who refuses to quit.

If you’re in a season of transition, dealing with self-doubt, or trying to figure out who you are after sports, Jimmy’s story is one you can't miss.

A raw, honest, long-overdue conversation with Maryland's other Ironman: Jimmy Mudgett.

00:00 Introducing Jimmy Mudgett

02:14 Jimmy's Origin Story

04:52 Character Development & Becoming a True Athlete

08:47 College Recruiting Process & an Unexpected Offer

11:12 More on the Importance of Character in Sports & Life

23:09 Transition from College Athlete to Business Owner

28:15 Struggling with Emptiness & Discovering Triathlons

34:25 Building a Mindset of the Biggest Badass in the World

37:23 The Neuroscience of Runner's High

40:30 August 6, 2014: A Life Altering Accident

43:47 The Miracle

44:56 The Necessity of Strong Bodies & Support Systems

46:15 Mental & Physical Pain and the Grueling Recovery Process

52:28 Training Tool: Chunking in the Pursuit of Goals

53:45 Finish What You Start: Returning to Ironman Training

57:16 Facing Fear, Staring at Walls & the Neuroscience of Chunking

01:00:44 Becoming an Ironman & Lessons Learned