I believe swim is a different story than bike and run. Bike and run have always been working perfectly in case of Lionel. So it was just about honing some details (like the aero position on the bike) and - in case of Lionel - not overtraining:) But in case of swimming, where - in my humble opinion - Lionel should start from scratch a goal of making, say, a 400 meters PB in, say, 6 weeks is not a good approach. Cause when you take a step back and start doing beginner's drills in the pool, it does not help you at all to reach such a goal. The goal would have to be: have the best KONA swim so far in October 2021. But this is a very long term goal. So this requires first of all courage to start such a revolution in swimming training, second of all patience. And third of all more patience. Cause humbleness certainly Lionel has a lot of. The big doubt is, I think, the patience. Fingers crossed, anyway!
I've seen a similar problem among my fellow triathletes - great runners and/or bikers, but not 'natural born swimmers'. With urge to take the swimming to a more or less their bike-run level. So lot's of smashing themselves in the pool, kilometers and kilometers swam in the pool or OW. Result? Strength based swimming, with so-so technique. I know everybody says that OW swimming needs to be 'choppy', not that nice as 'swimming-pool' swimming. Being that true or not, the foundation needs to be the same. You need to get your position in the water ok. You need to have your shoulder mobility fixed as much as it is possible to improve the range of motion in recovery, catch and pull. You need to fix this scissor kick that creates loads of drag. What does it take? In my opinion the most difficult decision ever - to step back (swimming-wise, of course). To start with rookie drills. To try the two beat kick (the propulsion you will loose in comparison to a, say, 6 beat kick may be a small price for less drag and less effort put into the swim). To try to find a sweet spot between nice elbow driven pool style arm recovery and the choppy/sprinter windmill-like smashing. First weeks after giving a shot to that would most likely show a deterioration in swimming times or swimming endurance, PE when swimming, but this needs to be treated as long-term investment. Those of us who have no all-childhood-in-the-pool history often struggle to take the swim to bike-run level. It hurts, as time-wise the bang on your buck is so small in swimming. But being a high class top athlete you just have no other option as to try to improve everything that can be improved. Age group triathletes can say: screw swimming, I can spent the whole week in the pool and will gain 5 minutes on the course of IM swim. And will loose 20 minutes later on due to no improvement/deterioration on the bike and run. A pro-athlete just can't do it. So good luck. Swimming is a tough one, it's a puzzle, but an the same time, being so technical discipline, it's the whole beauty of it. That's not only about strength, conditioning, but about working on the technique, small details and corrections. It's like reading Agatha Chirisite book and trying to solve the case:) With the right mindset it may be just fun:)
@@piotrkowalczyk3016 I just hope Lionel has the patience to do what you suggest. What worries me is he knew well all these aspects for years and still he couldn't force himself in doing such a reconstruction of his swimming technique.
Lionel I was there with my 10 years old boy cheering up for you! You did an amazing job in Daytona! My son was amazed with your performance and the fact that you did not quit!!! Keep going!!!!
Lionel, while I can see you are disappointed with how things went, I think you will look back and be most proud of the impact you have had on the endurance athlete community by showing your humility, work ethic, successes, and failures for everyone to see. We all want to see a win at Kona, as I am sure you want more than anything, but you have got a lot to be proud of. I know I don't need to say this but keep up the good work, we are rooting for you. #nolimits
Lionel is like a member of the family......he does things (or doesn’t do things) that drive us up a wall, but we still live him to death. Love the drive, love the constant work.
Lionel "I messed up my nutrition" Sanders! All fun, you're a grinder man. Can't wait for racing to get back to normal so I can watch you crush another season
Despite your disappointment, as someone who normally doesn't watch Triathlons, it was AMAZING to watch you climb back from the swim over the bike and fight like heck in the run. You're an inspiration and are great Canadian! Well done, keep it up!
I really appreciate hearing the challenges you face with such honesty, I’m not an athlete but enjoy your humility, successes, insights and failures. Regardless of whether your role in life is athlete, CEO, parent or alike your internal dialogue needs to be seeded in growth, your not a shit swimmer mate, your a good swimmer that will become great. So be great, no more doubts.
Will continue to watch your development as a beast of an athlete. Realize you are not satisfied with your result, but you inspire so many of us (weekend age groupers).
Great race! I’m most impressed by your ability to fight back when things don’t go your way. It was thrilling to watch you bike your way into the top and then run your way to 4th! Very impressive. Keep up the hard work and can’t wait to watch you race in 2021
Interesting you mentioned that you had the best bike-run performance in Daytona. Looking at your past TH-cam videos, we all cheered as you competed and dethroned many of the best cyclists. With running, we watched in anticipation as you set a personal record in the 5K. If I remember correctly, you ran with elite runners to reach that goal. Now it's time to do the same with swimming--both in the pool and in the open water. I think I speak for many fans in that we would absolutely love to watch you swim live, competing against elite swimmers as you attempt to set personal records. You can do it, Lionel!
Such a great athlete. The humility of this man... He won me over 2 years ago and has reminded me why time and time again. No excuses just unmitigated candor. Granted, his concept of shitty swimming would lap most solid age groupers, but his point remains. Always a pleasure to watch Lionel, I was rooting for you as you plowed your way through 25 places like you were taking a stroll to the mailbox.
I look forward to those swim videos. Awesome plan to commit that way! Don’t be too hard on yourself right from the beginning if not directly hitting every target 100m split. The fact that you scrutinize yourself so hard is truly demonstrating that you are one of the very best in this sport. Thanks for making it so easy getting out training every day Lionel & Talbot.
Lionel, you are such an inspiration! Your hard work and dedication to the sport is amazing. Wishing you success with your swim training! Let's make 2021 a year to remember!!
That thumbnail of you doing the jelly legs at the finish is great! I watched the race live and was really hoping you would catch the lead guys during the bike. That looked so tough to be constantly having to pass guys. That's the challenge of using a multi-lap course I guess. Best of luck in your swim training and I look forward to the videos.
I'm moved by your excoriating honesty. But also find your eagerness to work on your swimming very motivating. You're a fan fave for these reasons. May you absolutely crush your new found 2021 goals. I'm very glad to be able to follow it.
Being there in person I have to say I was disappointed to see you come out of the water so behind but I must say it was extremely inspiring to see you pull out that fourth place. You were roasting your legs to catch those guys. Impressive grit to catch up but I think you know that the swim needs to get better. We all have things we need grow in and it’s nice to see even someone as good as yourself has so much more to grow. Look forward to cheering you on!
Thais Video definitely is one of the best if ever watch. Lionel, I love your authenticity, your drive and your dedication to the sport. Can’t wait to see the upcoming videos! That swim will definitely get better with that mentality #nolimits
So hyped about you beating world class athletes with over the top dedication and focus next year! Nail the nutrition plan, and there is no way we won‘t be seeing you becoming the world champion again. Very grateful for your viewpoint on the race - humble as hell. There are indeed: No Limits. Keep progressing, we‘ll keep cheering.
Just wanted to say that your videos and your personality motivated me to get stronger and fitter on the bike through winter for the first time in 4 years since I started biking. Great videos and keep up the great work!!!
I hope you know your grit is your best weapon, the will to keep going even when the odds are stacked against you is so inspiring, many times I have seen you are so close to success and it just brushed you by but never once you give up, you keep going and find ways to improve, this is the reason why I will always be in your corner and root for you. Go Lionel!
LOL @ talbot's intermission Great reflection as always Lionel. Love the honesty and really pumped about the swim block coming up! Would be super great to have some vids with the swim coach doing some analysis on you! Great race, coming back to 4th from near last place out of the water was incredible to watch.
So inspiring to watch such a good self analysis and such a strong commitment on your next focus. Definitely relatable for us "normal" folks. It will be amazing to follow your work over the next few months and next season!
Glad to see you after PTO, was so looking forward for your thoughts on the race. Despite the disappointment I think you did a great race, I couldn’t watch the whole race as it was pretty late from where I live but that the first thing I checked waking up. You’re a great inspiration and am sure you’ll get the Swim fixed and hoping for great season 2021. All the best.
Congrats on a fantastic year despite the pandemic. You did the best you could with the time you had. Be proud and take a rest. Then get into the pool! Good luck sir.
Bro, your sincerity has no comparison. I particularly appreciate this discussion because I also dedicated next year to learning how to swim better/faster.
Really admire your candidness!! Looking forward to following your journey to a better swim. I might even get inspired enough to jump back into a lap pool.
you such an inspiration for all of us.thanks for being so honest and transparent.great mindset for a great champion. best of luck for 2021 season. you rock bro👍
Lionel, very intersing take from your side. I still consider your 4th place a great success. Was awesome to see you on TV and slowly climbing up. Great fight! Wish you luck with the swimming. Still hoping that you keep your strenght in Bike and Run.
Really enjoy your content Lionel thanks to you and Talbot for what you put out. Insane effort at Daytona. One of the first things any triathlete is taught is don’t try something new on race day. As a pro triathlete with your experience, the number of times you mention the issues with the suit in the swim suggests it’s the first time you’d worn it under a wetsuit. That’s a pretty basic error. Fuelling properly is also a fundamental basic. You do so much good for the sport with your content and personality - I’d love to see you just nail everything as you deserve a jan / Patrick Kona moment.
Amazing performance, nothing to be ashamed for! Keep up the fight, and keep us motivated to improve our swimming and racing skills in general! And get well soon, Talbot !!
What I like about Lionel is that he also approaches this sport from an intellectual perspective. He isn't just brute force or "suck it up and win". He is a thinker
Lionel! You are a beast men! I enjoy so much watching the race, really look forward to cheer for you again!! What about an open water challenge?? That'w be awsome!!
Overall, A Fantastic performance !! Thankfully Lionel you waited and thought before you posted this...because you got your mind in "THE RIGHT PLACE". You are Optimistic and that is Well Appreciated :) Maintain the bike and run training. Get spot on swim training. You got this. I'm Totally dedicated to watching a spectacular year happen for both of us Lionel. Keep on Keeping on Bro !! Semper Fidelis.
Best quote ever “Is it because I’m just absolutely incompetent in the water?...” I’ve been saying that to myself forever! Huge inspiration, and incredible effort. #beast 💪👊
Congratulations Lionel, this was one of your best races, I personally think that nobody who had been in that position after swimming would have completed more than 30 places, the only one was you to do that spectacular feat, to many of you are the best triathlete .... Congratulations 👍
I was a great race Lionel! Great come back after swim! Thanks for sharing insight of the race - that speak a lot about how hard it was to overtake so many people on the bike! Looking forward for swimming sessions! Good luck!
Really enjoyed cheering you on Lionel, you put on a great show and are inspiring to thousands of people. Put that on the win column with your bikerun. PS u swim much better than me for what it counts.
Great job Talbot for getting the video and toughing it out after your crash, still a solid performance Lionel and get after that swim and you will be unstoppable.
You're an inspiration!!! It was fantastic to see your come back at the race! Amazing that you are humble to identify the points to get better. Go for that and cme back as better as possible!! Hope to see you winning kona onde day... Cheers from Brazil!
what i love with you the most is not your unlimited abilities in tri world and its not the the crazy watts per kg you push. the thing i love with you the most is how honest you are to yourself and to your results. thats the way to go. im so bad in swimming but you opened my eyes again by just saying: "dude, you dont do sh$t to make yourself better so dont complain" 2021 will be swimming year ;-) thanks champ!
It’s nice to finally hear you talk about your swimming. If I can give and advise, forget about the endless swimming pool, concentrate you training in a real pool (as you are said) and do more open water as well! You love data, so start by swimming with the current speed but with less stroke per minute, feel the the water and understand how to “slide” on it! Love you work man, keep it up!
Big fan. Incredible race. Entering my second year in iron distance Tri.. love the content, keeps my fire 🔥 going. The important thing is do what you love. as a Trauma ICU RN (love my creer)clock out and go “suffer” swim/bike/run. There no better feeling. Inspiring myself, friends an family to go and do what you love.. that’s what you do and many other in the sport... from an rookie to a pro ::. Thank you! Great job!
Been waiting on this!!! Appreciate the insight and thoughts. Kudos on the bike-run combo and best wishes on the swim journey. Hoping you don’t just suck at it. Speedy recovery to you Talbot. Definitely a big ouch doing a shoulder.
Great pragmatic review Lionel. In 6 weeks time, watch this video back and remind yourself of these emotions. We are rooting for you buddy NO LIMITS BABY 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Very honest as always Big L, can't wait to follow your next journey on the swim which a lot of us can relate to. Please stop beating your self up though! It will come I'm sure of it, IM World Champ will happen and can't wait to watch it. Stay strong as you keep me motivated.
Another thing to take out definitely is your drive and focus to withstand being back and fight like nowone else to get back upfront ! Nobody comes close - period ! Thats for sure! I wish you a day where all comes together... a perfect day at Kona ! You´re true role model ! Keep up the good work...
Great, honest video. It could be worse ... I suck at swimming, biking and running :) In all seriousness, you're a world champion in self-reflection, transparency and motivation. I hope you made more from TH-cam in 2020 than those 2 prize purses :)
Yes, as a collegiate swimmer, I've found training in a group with people faster than you is the best way to improve. Find someone a little faster than you, and make it a goal to beat them on the main set every day. Also, maybe look at swimming outside of the tri mindset? Look at practice from a college or fast club swimmer's point of view and see what differences there are in their training/swim sets compared to what you've been doing. Just my humble opinion. Wishing you the best, you're an inspiration!
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Bike you did 1 hour time trial.
Run you did 5K PR.
I think you’re goal-motivated.
Find a goal or event for the swim.
I believe swim is a different story than bike and run. Bike and run have always been working perfectly in case of Lionel. So it was just about honing some details (like the aero position on the bike) and - in case of Lionel - not overtraining:)
But in case of swimming, where - in my humble opinion - Lionel should start from scratch a goal of making, say, a 400 meters PB in, say, 6 weeks is not a good approach. Cause when you take a step back and start doing beginner's drills in the pool, it does not help you at all to reach such a goal. The goal would have to be: have the best KONA swim so far in October 2021. But this is a very long term goal.
So this requires first of all courage to start such a revolution in swimming training, second of all patience. And third of all more patience. Cause humbleness certainly Lionel has a lot of. The big doubt is, I think, the patience. Fingers crossed, anyway!
More OWS with coach and faster guys
So glad to know you’re going to be dedicated to swimming next year. I truly hope to see you win Kona soon... you’re an inspiration!
Don't be so hard on u
I think u did good
Not 1 place but good 4 with a low swim and a great bike - run combo
I've seen a similar problem among my fellow triathletes - great runners and/or bikers, but not 'natural born swimmers'. With urge to take the swimming to a more or less their bike-run level. So lot's of smashing themselves in the pool, kilometers and kilometers swam in the pool or OW. Result? Strength based swimming, with so-so technique. I know everybody says that OW swimming needs to be 'choppy', not that nice as 'swimming-pool' swimming. Being that true or not, the foundation needs to be the same. You need to get your position in the water ok. You need to have your shoulder mobility fixed as much as it is possible to improve the range of motion in recovery, catch and pull. You need to fix this scissor kick that creates loads of drag.
What does it take? In my opinion the most difficult decision ever - to step back (swimming-wise, of course). To start with rookie drills. To try the two beat kick (the propulsion you will loose in comparison to a, say, 6 beat kick may be a small price for less drag and less effort put into the swim). To try to find a sweet spot between nice elbow driven pool style arm recovery and the choppy/sprinter windmill-like smashing.
First weeks after giving a shot to that would most likely show a deterioration in swimming times or swimming endurance, PE when swimming, but this needs to be treated as long-term investment. Those of us who have no all-childhood-in-the-pool history often struggle to take the swim to bike-run level. It hurts, as time-wise the bang on your buck is so small in swimming. But being a high class top athlete you just have no other option as to try to improve everything that can be improved. Age group triathletes can say: screw swimming, I can spent the whole week in the pool and will gain 5 minutes on the course of IM swim. And will loose 20 minutes later on due to no improvement/deterioration on the bike and run. A pro-athlete just can't do it.
So good luck. Swimming is a tough one, it's a puzzle, but an the same time, being so technical discipline, it's the whole beauty of it. That's not only about strength, conditioning, but about working on the technique, small details and corrections. It's like reading Agatha Chirisite book and trying to solve the case:) With the right mindset it may be just fun:)
@@piotrkowalczyk3016 A good piece of advice.
Agreed ^
@@piotrkowalczyk3016 I just hope Lionel has the patience to do what you suggest. What worries me is he knew well all these aspects for years and still he couldn't force himself in doing such a reconstruction of his swimming technique.
Authentic. Honest. Humility. Committed. Inspiring. Thanks Lionel for your sharing thoughts and your journey.
Talbot is a freaking animal to get back out there 😲. Impressive finish after the swim!
Lionel I was there with my 10 years old boy cheering up for you! You did an amazing job in Daytona! My son was amazed with your performance and the fact that you did not quit!!! Keep going!!!!
Lionel, while I can see you are disappointed with how things went, I think you will look back and be most proud of the impact you have had on the endurance athlete community by showing your humility, work ethic, successes, and failures for everyone to see. We all want to see a win at Kona, as I am sure you want more than anything, but you have got a lot to be proud of. I know I don't need to say this but keep up the good work, we are rooting for you. #nolimits
I agree 💯% well said 👏
I’m still wondering what he thought of his new bike
Lean on the guys at FORM to help you improve your swim-they'll be thrilled to help you!
Thanks Lionel for your transparency and honesty. You are truly inspiring!
Lionel is like a member of the family......he does things (or doesn’t do things) that drive us up a wall, but we still live him to death. Love the drive, love the constant work.
Lionel "I messed up my nutrition" Sanders! All fun, you're a grinder man. Can't wait for racing to get back to normal so I can watch you crush another season
Despite your disappointment, as someone who normally doesn't watch Triathlons, it was AMAZING to watch you climb back from the swim over the bike and fight like heck in the run. You're an inspiration and are great Canadian! Well done, keep it up!
World class grinder 😤 who thinks Lionel loves living in the pain zone?!
Maybe one day you will win Kona, or maybe not ... but the example of seeking to improve will be something that remains in everyone's memory
After being a fan of yours for years, it was incredible to see you race at Daytona! It will be an inspiring memory for the rest of my life.
Lionel is the only athlete I follow and who is inspiring me. He is a beast, is open, honest and human. Keep it up.
I really appreciate hearing the challenges you face with such honesty, I’m not an athlete but enjoy your humility, successes, insights and failures. Regardless of whether your role in life is athlete, CEO, parent or alike your internal dialogue needs to be seeded in growth, your not a shit swimmer mate, your a good swimmer that will become great. So be great, no more doubts.
I suck at swimming, too. You are the spirit animal of so many of us triathletes, Lionel. Go get after it in the pool in 2021!
You were a beast there!!
Will continue to watch your development as a beast of an athlete. Realize you are not satisfied with your result, but you inspire so many of us (weekend age groupers).
Great race! I’m most impressed by your ability to fight back when things don’t go your way. It was thrilling to watch you bike your way into the top and then run your way to 4th! Very impressive. Keep up the hard work and can’t wait to watch you race in 2021
Interesting you mentioned that you had the best bike-run performance in Daytona. Looking at your past TH-cam videos, we all cheered as you competed and dethroned many of the best cyclists. With running, we watched in anticipation as you set a personal record in the 5K. If I remember correctly, you ran with elite runners to reach that goal. Now it's time to do the same with swimming--both in the pool and in the open water. I think I speak for many fans in that we would absolutely love to watch you swim live, competing against elite swimmers as you attempt to set personal records. You can do it, Lionel!
Such a great athlete. The humility of this man... He won me over 2 years ago and has reminded me why time and time again. No excuses just unmitigated candor. Granted, his concept of shitty swimming would lap most solid age groupers, but his point remains. Always a pleasure to watch Lionel, I was rooting for you as you plowed your way through 25 places like you were taking a stroll to the mailbox.
I look forward to those swim videos. Awesome plan to commit that way! Don’t be too hard on yourself right from the beginning if not directly hitting every target 100m split.
The fact that you scrutinize yourself so hard is truly demonstrating that you are one of the very best in this sport.
Thanks for making it so easy getting out training every day Lionel & Talbot.
Lionel, you are such an inspiration! Your hard work and dedication to the sport is amazing. Wishing you success with your swim training! Let's make 2021 a year to remember!!
That thumbnail of you doing the jelly legs at the finish is great!
I watched the race live and was really hoping you would catch the lead guys during the bike. That looked so tough to be constantly having to pass guys. That's the challenge of using a multi-lap course I guess. Best of luck in your swim training and I look forward to the videos.
I'm moved by your excoriating honesty. But also find your eagerness to work on your swimming very motivating. You're a fan fave for these reasons. May you absolutely crush your new found 2021 goals. I'm very glad to be able to follow it.
Hope you get well talbot!
Nice to see there will be swim content. I'll start in the water in 2021 hehe
Being there in person I have to say I was disappointed to see you come out of the water so behind but I must say it was extremely inspiring to see you pull out that fourth place. You were roasting your legs to catch those guys. Impressive grit to catch up but I think you know that the swim needs to get better. We all have things we need grow in and it’s nice to see even someone as good as yourself has so much more to grow. Look forward to cheering you on!
Thais Video definitely is one of the best if ever watch. Lionel, I love your authenticity, your drive and your dedication to the sport. Can’t wait to see the upcoming videos! That swim will definitely get better with that mentality #nolimits
So hyped about you beating world class athletes with over the top dedication and focus next year! Nail the nutrition plan, and there is no way we won‘t be seeing you becoming the world champion again. Very grateful for your viewpoint on the race - humble as hell. There are indeed: No Limits. Keep progressing, we‘ll keep cheering.
Just wanted to say that your videos and your personality motivated me to get stronger and fitter on the bike through winter for the first time in 4 years since I started biking. Great videos and keep up the great work!!!
You are the man Lionel ! The struggle is real for everyone ! Keep pounding!
I hope you know your grit is your best weapon, the will to keep going even when the odds are stacked against you is so inspiring, many times I have seen you are so close to success and it just brushed you by but never once you give up, you keep going and find ways to improve, this is the reason why I will always be in your corner and root for you. Go Lionel!
Your approach to all of your training and especially training for your weaknesses is excellent. Good luck and as usual I'll be watching your progress.
LOL @ talbot's intermission
Great reflection as always Lionel. Love the honesty and really pumped about the swim block coming up! Would be super great to have some vids with the swim coach doing some analysis on you!
Great race, coming back to 4th from near last place out of the water was incredible to watch.
So inspiring to watch such a good self analysis and such a strong commitment on your next focus. Definitely relatable for us "normal" folks. It will be amazing to follow your work over the next few months and next season!
Love the candor and the the brutal self assessment. Your videos keep me pushing myself (especially for the 5 a.m. swims). 2021!!
Glad to see you after PTO, was so looking forward for your thoughts on the race. Despite the disappointment I think you did a great race, I couldn’t watch the whole race as it was pretty late from where I live but that the first thing I checked waking up. You’re a great inspiration and am sure you’ll get the Swim fixed and hoping for great season 2021. All the best.
Congrats on a fantastic year despite the pandemic. You did the best you could with the time you had. Be proud and take a rest. Then get into the pool! Good luck sir.
I love this guy's diligent approach to improvement and self analysis. It's inspiring.
Thank you for being you!! Go Lionel go🥳 so amazed by your performance🤩
It’s incredible listening to you break this down. Your mindset it’s 110% progression
🙅🏽♂️🙅🏽♂️ you always our champ!!! Can’t wait for next year!! And more training !!!
Bro, your sincerity has no comparison. I particularly appreciate this discussion because I also dedicated next year to learning how to swim better/faster.
Really admire your candidness!! Looking forward to following your journey to a better swim. I might even get inspired enough to jump back into a lap pool.
you such an inspiration for all of us.thanks for being so honest and transparent.great mindset for a great champion. best of luck for 2021 season. you rock bro👍
Swimming is the most difficult thing I have ever tried learning. Please keep us up to date with your approach and results. You are truly inspiring!
Lionel, very intersing take from your side. I still consider your 4th place a great success. Was awesome to see you on TV and slowly climbing up. Great fight! Wish you luck with the swimming. Still hoping that you keep your strenght in Bike and Run.
Mate, you gave it your all on the weekend. Congrats. Thanks for pushing us all out back out to train each day.
Good Luck for 2021 friom Germany Lionel. Im a huge fan, Hope to see you in Kona. And allt the best to Talbot.
Really enjoy your content Lionel thanks to you and Talbot for what you put out. Insane effort at Daytona. One of the first things any triathlete is taught is don’t try something new on race day. As a pro triathlete with your experience, the number of times you mention the issues with the suit in the swim suggests it’s the first time you’d worn it under a wetsuit. That’s a pretty basic error. Fuelling properly is also a fundamental basic. You do so much good for the sport with your content and personality - I’d love to see you just nail everything as you deserve a jan / Patrick Kona moment.
I love the post-race analysis videos from Lionel. Sorry you hurt your shoulder Talbot. Hope you heal up quick.
Amazed by your resilience in the race. Excited to see what you can do with the swim.
Good luck for your swim ! Very inspiring to watch you racing at the PTO 💪
Amazing performance, nothing to be ashamed for! Keep up the fight, and keep us motivated to improve our swimming and racing skills in general! And get well soon, Talbot !!
What I like about Lionel is that he also approaches this sport from an intellectual perspective. He isn't just brute force or "suck it up and win". He is a thinker
Lionel! You are a beast men! I enjoy so much watching the race, really look forward to cheer for you again!!
What about an open water challenge?? That'w be awsome!!
Overall, A Fantastic performance !! Thankfully Lionel you waited and thought before you posted this...because you got your mind in "THE RIGHT PLACE". You are Optimistic and that is Well Appreciated :)
Maintain the bike and run training. Get spot on swim training. You got this. I'm Totally dedicated to watching a spectacular year happen for both of us Lionel. Keep on Keeping on Bro !! Semper Fidelis.
Best quote ever “Is it because I’m just absolutely incompetent in the water?...” I’ve been saying that to myself forever! Huge inspiration, and incredible effort. #beast 💪👊
Congratulations Lionel, this was one of your best races, I personally think that nobody who had been in that position after swimming would have completed more than 30 places, the only one was you to do that spectacular feat, to
many of you are the best triathlete .... Congratulations 👍
I was a great race Lionel! Great come back after swim! Thanks for sharing insight of the race - that speak a lot about how hard it was to overtake so many people on the bike! Looking forward for swimming sessions! Good luck!
Really enjoyed cheering you on Lionel, you put on a great show and are inspiring to thousands of people. Put that on the win column with your bikerun. PS u swim much better than me for what it counts.
It’s so nice to be able to hear you reflect, because these minor changes you would’ve made can help others listening! Great job
Great job Talbot for getting the video and toughing it out after your crash, still a solid performance Lionel and get after that swim and you will be unstoppable.
You're amazing, You're real. You motivate. I appreciate you for sharing.
You're an inspiration!!! It was fantastic to see your come back at the race! Amazing that you are humble to identify the points to get better. Go for that and cme back as better as possible!! Hope to see you winning kona onde day... Cheers from Brazil!
what i love with you the most is not your unlimited abilities in tri world and its not the the crazy watts per kg you push. the thing i love with you the most is how honest you are to yourself and to your results. thats the way to go. im so bad in swimming but you opened my eyes again by just saying: "dude, you dont do sh$t to make yourself better so dont complain"
2021 will be swimming year ;-)
thanks champ!
It was a great watch to be honest. Cutting through the pack during the bike and run. Inspiring stuff 👌
Feeling motivated for 2021!💪
Cheering for you in 2021 and you. And that can find your swim groove in the next year!
Awesome attitude! Great that you are so honest and fingers crossed for 2021 :-)
You never talk about the swimming, but you have identified that and that’s the best thing man. Love to hear from you!
One of the best self analysis I have seen.
It’s nice to finally hear you talk about your swimming. If I can give and advise, forget about the endless swimming pool, concentrate you training in a real pool (as you are said) and do more open water as well! You love data, so start by swimming with the current speed but with less stroke per minute, feel the the water and understand how to “slide” on it!
Love you work man, keep it up!
You don't owe anything to anyone. Just keep on having fun my friend. You did great 😉👍🏻
Big fan. Incredible race. Entering my second year in iron distance Tri.. love the content, keeps my fire 🔥 going. The important thing is do what you love. as a Trauma ICU RN (love my creer)clock out and go “suffer” swim/bike/run. There no better feeling. Inspiring myself, friends an family to go and do what you love.. that’s what you do and many other in the sport... from an rookie to a pro ::. Thank you! Great job!
Been waiting on this!!! Appreciate the insight and thoughts. Kudos on the bike-run combo and best wishes on the swim journey. Hoping you don’t just suck at it. Speedy recovery to you Talbot. Definitely a big ouch doing a shoulder.
Thank you so much for making these videos ! Can't wait to see you get more confident in the water. You got this !!!
Just awesome Lionel, really awesome! Not what you hoped for but nearly what you planned for.. looking forward to 2021.
You are just awesome. Love how you break everything down.
Great pragmatic review Lionel. In 6 weeks time, watch this video back and remind yourself of these emotions. We are rooting for you buddy NO LIMITS BABY 🔥🔥🔥🔥
I wish I sucked as bad as you Lionel.
Love your honestly and insight. And your humility. And you’re an amazing athlete
Absolutely breathing fire dude. Look up Brent Ford from Effortless swimming. He will sort you out.
So inspiring! Thanks Lionel! I can't wait to see you race in 2021.
Very honest as always Big L, can't wait to follow your next journey on the swim which a lot of us can relate to. Please stop beating your self up though! It will come I'm sure of it, IM World Champ will happen and can't wait to watch it. Stay strong as you keep me motivated.
Another thing to take out definitely is your drive and focus to withstand being back and fight like nowone else to get back upfront ! Nobody comes close - period ! Thats for sure! I wish you a day where all comes together... a perfect day at Kona ! You´re true role model ! Keep up the good work...
Thanks for sharing the swim struggle. I can relate! Excited to watch you grind and learn better technique. Please share!
Love the determination Lionel. Keep it up buddy. 👍
You’re an animal Lionel, you want to be the best and you’ll get there. I love to see your motivation and drive to be better and be the best.
Win or lose, we are thankful for sharing your journey to us
Lionel, definitely not rambling, I love your honesty, we could all learn a bit more with some self reflection. Here’s to 2021!
You give me really give me hope during bad times. Thanks
You’re a big encouragement to me and a reason why’ve I’ve started training for a 70.3, keep grinding boy!
Great, honest video. It could be worse ... I suck at swimming, biking and running :) In all seriousness, you're a world champion in self-reflection, transparency and motivation. I hope you made more from TH-cam in 2020 than those 2 prize purses :)
Hope you get well talbot! And good luck in your swim Lionel!
Yes, as a collegiate swimmer, I've found training in a group with people faster than you is the best way to improve. Find someone a little faster than you, and make it a goal to beat them on the main set every day. Also, maybe look at swimming outside of the tri mindset? Look at practice from a college or fast club swimmer's point of view and see what differences there are in their training/swim sets compared to what you've been doing. Just my humble opinion. Wishing you the best, you're an inspiration!
You are my favourite athlete and you inspire me A LOT!
Talbot all the best recovering !! you are half of the Lionel and Talbots crazy triathlon adventures 😂
You did an amazing race Lionel!!!
Good luck! Always interesting to watch you race!