Ironman Lanzarote (I am a fluke)

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  • "One day after my DNF in Ironman Lanzarote… doesn't feel too good. I think Christian Blummenfelt said “it hurts more to lose” and it's definitely true."
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  • @LaidlowSam
    @LaidlowSam  ปีที่แล้ว +42

    Thanks for the great feedback in the comments guys 🙏🏼
    The goal of this channel will always be to try and document as honestly as possible my journey to the top. Or at least me giving it a good go!
    Sorry I can’t reply to every comment but I’ll try my best to at least address a few in the coming days 😊

    • @Mr91Locke
      @Mr91Locke 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @LaidlowSam which interval session is the most important one for Ironman Lanzarote? I’m going to do the race in may
      Best wishes Simon :-)

  • @KerenWang
    @KerenWang ปีที่แล้ว +131

    Now we have Sanders AND Laidlow as professional TH-camrs. The Netflix Series might actually work out.... There is still hope.

    • @des1nteress3
      @des1nteress3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      what are you refering to?

    • @Vale-is6ql
      @Vale-is6ql ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Baekkegard aswell

  • @timvanmonero2720
    @timvanmonero2720 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    pissed the bed and admitted it on youtube. sam is such a legend. admirable.

  • @geoffbadger9597
    @geoffbadger9597 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    Super cool to see you with Rob and Arno. I have been watching them for a while and I can see how your personalities could match. Great sense of humour and just fun people to follow. All the best in future races. There is no way you are a fluke.

  • @geoffbadger9597
    @geoffbadger9597 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    Sam, that was the best and most honest video I’ve seen in a long time. I know you and your team will have great results this year and for years to come. Thank you for doing these videos. All the best in Roth.

  • @ironman140.6
    @ironman140.6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Being humble, honest and open goes a looking way to being the best. Great race!

  • @r4607
    @r4607 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Bravo et merci d’être un des meilleurs tri athlètes du monde et d’être aussi naturel et humble ….
    C’est rare dans tous sport confondus à ce niveau d’avoir cette mentalité…
    Continue et force à toi 👍💪

  • @guillermomorbelli2005
    @guillermomorbelli2005 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Great quality video and content…. clearly pro-TH-camr! 2nd place in Kona and then pro-tuber is already covered… go win Roth mate!

  • @eu7kw678
    @eu7kw678 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    That was brutal, for you and to even watch. Really inspirational and lots of lessons to learn. You’ll bounce back. You’ve also gained a new supporter.

  • @matthewyaquinto4662
    @matthewyaquinto4662 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Thanks for posting, Sam. Some only post when they have good races, but you laid everything out on a bad day. More "higher" days to come!

  • @christinakrachtoudi5098
    @christinakrachtoudi5098 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a great video, heartbreaking and relatable.
    Very brave sharing those scenes in transition and before calling it a day 💔
    Vulnerability is a great strength. You will recover from this and return to do your work justice 💪🏼 Best of luck!

  • @manuelsilva6833
    @manuelsilva6833 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Sam, thank you for an honest and humble testimony!!! Keep moving forward...this sports needs You! Roth will be awesome!! Keep Strong!

  • @pamelakinga840
    @pamelakinga840 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This video has me rooting for you completely! I’m a big big fan of your competitors, but this sport is so intense that I’m inspired and in awe of everyone! I think your 22km run makes me totally devoted to watching your races in the future and really cheering you on!!! 🎉

  • @MarkZanker
    @MarkZanker ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Your potential for greatness is huge. Great video. Thanks for the insight.

  • @antoinemuller5452
    @antoinemuller5452 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Vous formez une super équipe les mecs ! Hâte de voir la suite de vos aventures ;)

  • @markscholey2101
    @markscholey2101 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for the inspiration @LaidlowSam. I’ve been rehabbing for 7 months from a truck hitting me while cycling. It’s been a real slog lately and watching your video reminds me that there are good days and bad and you have to fight through the bad ones 👊💪🥰

  • @oxoxcox
    @oxoxcox ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I really enjoyed your candor as everyone is also echoing, bravo - you’ll be back on it in no time I’m sure. One thing I must point out is that your camera person is stellar. Running alongside you during T1, anticipating shots, getting the sun in the right place - just brave and brilliant work (as a fellow filmmaker and cinematographer)!

  • @Joseph-ns2pl
    @Joseph-ns2pl ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing video, love the honesty and determination to get as far into the race as you did

  • @jeremyvassitch8242
    @jeremyvassitch8242 ปีที่แล้ว

    Merci Sam pour cette vidéo une des meilleures depuis longtemps. Un grand merci pour se retour et cette honnêté. Bravo a Arthur. On se voit a Roth.

  • @Shaneket
    @Shaneket ปีที่แล้ว

    Massive respect for the honesty !! Thats one of the best video's I have seen ! you gonna smash Nice !!

  • @olivierg3255
    @olivierg3255 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bravo Sam. Merci de transmettre autant d’émotions.

  • @catpaw649
    @catpaw649 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    T’es juste incroyable Sam ! On croit en toi ❤

  • @sophiaahern8600
    @sophiaahern8600 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for sharing, Sam. Super honest and brutal. We appreciate it!!
    On to the next one! Can't wait to watch you at Roth!!!

  • @AverageRob
    @AverageRob ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Heads up champ! You'll kick some more booty soon!

  • @infovidasupps8640
    @infovidasupps8640 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You are awesome buddy
    Hang in there
    What doesn’t kill is makes us stronger
    Huge fan
    You got this

  • @sco77
    @sco77 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great and honest video. I watched you run through Matagorda and get very close to Cameron. I thought you were going to win.
    I got a decent video of you ploughing through. That area.
    Then saw you stop after the water station and begin to walk.
    I felt for you man, you looked so crushed.
    I run those promenades fairly often, and they aren’t as flat as people would like you to believe.
    Well done Sam. You’ll always be a massive inspiration to many 👍🏼😎

  • @joseenriquemercadomercado8939
    @joseenriquemercadomercado8939 ปีที่แล้ว

    @laidlowsam thank you so much for your honest assessment of this race, I just had my first DNF ever in Chattanooga 70.3 and was super disappointed and a bit depressed about not finishing, this video gave me a new perspective and motivation to work on getting stronger.

  • @jbcadeot3445
    @jbcadeot3445 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bravo Sam tu es une super personne et un super athlète. Tu es très humble et très réaliste et honnête. Merci pour tout ce que tu nous fais vivre. Bravo 👏👏👏

  • @thomasberoudiaux344
    @thomasberoudiaux344 ปีที่แล้ว

    The down must be very bad for have the background to achive the high !! Good recovery and I can't wait to see the next !!!

  • @tornocoptero
    @tornocoptero ปีที่แล้ว

    Enhorabuena Sam , Volverás mas fuerte aun , y recuerda que en el deporte solo pierde el que no lo intenta. 🦾🦾🦾🦾

  • @30026971
    @30026971 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That looked brutal! But thanks for sharing your thoughts so honestly. Us back of the pack triathletes know that feeling when leaving T2 🫠 Obviously you had the heat stroke coming on and you fought as valiantly as you could. I wish you luck in trying to sort out the gut issues and all the best for Roth and the rest of the season.

  • @Steveness100
    @Steveness100 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video Sam, onto the next one mate 👍💪💪💪

  • @dersteira
    @dersteira ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Don't be to hard on yourself Sam! You've had a bad day and that's ok. Roth will be good, I am sure!

  • @crespojean-yves5636
    @crespojean-yves5636 ปีที่แล้ว

    Quelle sincérité et humilité, ce n'est pas une défaite mais une leçon, tu as appris pour gagner à Nice. Keep going!

  • @nicolasperrier1890
    @nicolasperrier1890 ปีที่แล้ว

    Whaou! Quelle émotion en regardant ce débrief.! Enorme de partager ça, cartes sur table, de chair et d'os. La défaite, comme la victoire, et à ce niveau d'extraterrestre, c'est "multifactoriel". On sait que tu vas réaligner et tu vas encore nous faire rêver -> A GOOD SAILOR IS NOT MADE IN CALM SEAS, (S'il te plais, ne pars pas dans la course de Chameau, il faudrait tout reprendre à Zéro. ) ;-D

  • @eitanshushu
    @eitanshushu ปีที่แล้ว +1

    you re super talented, bring back silly sam, take care and good things will happen. super congratz to arthur, its a testement of your fathers coaching skills.

  • @tanguygrandjean8098
    @tanguygrandjean8098 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for your transparency and honest feedback regarding this race. J’ai eu exactement la même expérience sur mon IM de Copenhague, plus rien après 100k de vélo, froid - toilette - froid et je pense toujours que c’est un soucis d’alimentation. Félicitations pour el courage que tu as eu d’atteindre les 22k du marathon, on a hâte de te revoir sur une prochaine course. Bonne récup !

  • @achimone3217
    @achimone3217 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great inside look. Thanks for beeing so honest. ❤

  • @valejul
    @valejul ปีที่แล้ว

    Well done Sam. Thank you for sharing. Note to self: add incontinence pad when packing for a race.

  • @murraywanner4767
    @murraywanner4767 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This video helped me after failing miserably at IM 70.3 Gulf Coast. A strong current pulled me off course at the first buoy, and fighting it put me to exhaustion I've never felt before (post race migraine). My hamstring seized up, and I thought I was going to drown. I was able to finish, but it ruined my swim and race. I've never been more wrecked. I felt great going into it. Did everything right. Training, nutrition, and sleep were on point. Your video made me realize that even the best athletes can face unknown circumstances at any time.

  • @WalzySZN
    @WalzySZN ปีที่แล้ว

    You will do better next time man. keep it up you're a legend.

  • @TriathlonDan
    @TriathlonDan ปีที่แล้ว

    Gutsy putting this out Sam, I rate it. Another day dude.

  • @josecarreno8272
    @josecarreno8272 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ya me suscribí a su canal, le voy a decir a mis amigos y familiares también para que se suscriban. Sam, continue el analisis de esta competencia para que tome sus decisiones, yo se que le va a ir muy bien, es cuestion de tiempo. Usted es muy buen atleta y buena persona, exitos y siempre para adelante.

  • @manuelprudhomme7065
    @manuelprudhomme7065 ปีที่แล้ว

    je vous découvre au travers de vos quelques vidéos … au delà d’un champion vous êtes quelqu’un de bien….. et avec beaucoup d’humour 👍

  • @heikkisanelma6625
    @heikkisanelma6625 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is amazing, showing us the bad aswell as the good. This is what we need, social media gives way too rosy perspective that it's almos demoralizing when us proper AG'ers cant handle our mediocer training sessions... you win or you learn.

  • @christoph_wattever
    @christoph_wattever ปีที่แล้ว

    The more I follow, the more I see from your openness and how you approach things at your age.. I'm a f* fan

  • @badmess8184
    @badmess8184 ปีที่แล้ว

    Rien de grave juste une petite défaillance ….. Mêmes si difficile à accepter il faut se servir de cette expérience et grandir encore et encore! Force ✊✊✊

  • @hervelucas1998
    @hervelucas1998 ปีที่แล้ว

    Merci Sam, tu es énorme, continue comme ça… ❤

  • @thomasgauthier8096
    @thomasgauthier8096 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Super video honnete 😁 J'espère juste que cette expérience ne va pas te brider pour les prochaines courses. C'est ta façon de courir de tout donner quite a exploser, et ca t'a réussi jusqu'à maintenant !

  • @OrianIglesias
    @OrianIglesias ปีที่แล้ว

    Respect for showing the journey, both good and bad!

  • @mattventura7107
    @mattventura7107 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best video on TH-cam in triathlon in a while

  • @antoinetavernier7779
    @antoinetavernier7779 ปีที่แล้ว

    Subscribed 😊 je te suis depuis Kona, connu grâce à Tristan. Bravo pour tout et bonne continuation 💪

  • @gabeduran8321
    @gabeduran8321 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant Swift Swim,and Bike, and Run Sam Laidlow, thanks so much for your transparency!! GG! You will KICK ASS in Roth!! GG!

  • @neilpowell3972
    @neilpowell3972 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Respect to Sam. Every experienced triathlete knows the horror of gut issues during a race. But very few have the balls to publicly announce they pissed themselves in bed afterwards. The pros are all absolute beasts, but Sam has more honesty than most to post about the bad, not just the good. We love to see the struggle, so overcoming means much more. Hope to race at the same venue with him sometime.

  • @fabjack6929
    @fabjack6929 ปีที่แล้ว

    bravo magique sam , en plus avec de l humour fantastique

  • @cdnnurse01
    @cdnnurse01 ปีที่แล้ว

    Take all the time you need to recover so you can come back stronger thank you for being so transparent with us,

  • @mathieubarthelemy9632
    @mathieubarthelemy9632 ปีที่แล้ว

    C’est dans les défaites que l’on construit les victoires. Tu sais ce qui t’as posé problème donc tu sauras mieux gérer les prochaines courses.
    Repose-toi bien et je te souhaite le meilleur pour les prochaines courses 💪

  • @tommay1036
    @tommay1036 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are not a fluke lad! you were brilliant to go and watch, was just very unfortunate!

  • @sail5820
    @sail5820 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bravo à Arthur ! On est avec vous deux ✌️

  • @noname-kq9ng
    @noname-kq9ng ปีที่แล้ว

    Keep your head up Sam, mistakes are there to learn from

  • @marcolregina
    @marcolregina ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The closing line 😅🤣. You're awesome mate! Keep pushing. Thanks for making triathlon more interesting than snooker, wasn't the case before your arrival.

    • @gourami7
      @gourami7 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Its always been more interesting than snooker...

  • @JPL-ld1ug
    @JPL-ld1ug ปีที่แล้ว

    Sam, you are the fukin man. You are so young, don't put too much pressure on yourself. Not every race will go to plan, and thats part of the game. Head up champ, keep having fun with it!

  • @mariomuscat5850
    @mariomuscat5850 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was such an interesting Video. Keep strong

    • @LaidlowSam
      @LaidlowSam  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks mate, will do!

  • @myCVcorner
    @myCVcorner ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow it was a great watch. I remember doing the race back in 2018. It's a tough tough tough one. I felt everything he felt. But l finished it. Albeit late, but l didn't quite. Spent 9h36 on the bike fighting my own thoughts and the official sweeping cars tempting me to drop out the race I said no when l really meant yes. But what kept me going is the amount of work it took me to even get there. I owed it to myself. Plus all the haters would be so happy if l quit. So I didn't. I got the medal and everything. And l can keep the memory until today

  • @mattifreshfan9111
    @mattifreshfan9111 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    love the journey of life sometimes. From this to World Champ ❤ to everyone, never ever give up and dont give in to lifes obstacles

  • @Moblo85
    @Moblo85 ปีที่แล้ว

    Superbe vidéo 👍🏻😎

  • @amadeom2752
    @amadeom2752 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bravo pour ton effort, et bravo a toi de partager ses moments difficiles avec tant de transparence. Force a toi pour la suite 💪🏼💪🏼

  • @uttanasana8686
    @uttanasana8686 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you for this testimonial. It allowed me to realize that I could go further and hopefully get a slot this year.

  • @arnaud_g5dbl770
    @arnaud_g5dbl770 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Salutations sam , ce que je vais dire est vraiment très personnel j'ai adoré ta victoire personnel à Kona , j'ai pleuré toute la soirée, et je te vois aujourd'hui à Lanzarote, ton regard n'est pas le même , il est hors contexte , hors course , tu le sais comme moi, un Ironman laisse des traces pendant des mois , et le hrv tellement de milliers de possibilités c'est vraiment à prendre à la légère, après nous ne sommes pas des machines, un jours sans jus cela arrive, relis milles fois tes plans de training , tu trouveras peut être le pourquoi, une fatigue profonde , analyse dans le moindre détail , parfois même une eau merdique dans les îles la flotte il faut la prendre en bouteille le seul soucis c'est que certaines poudre de l'effort de fonctionne pas avec , car il faut de l'eau du robinet, je l'ai vu au cours de nombreux test, repose toi , vraiment 1 mois large , tu Vera après c'est les watts qui arrive. Bon courage...

    • @steeleronfire7030
      @steeleronfire7030 ปีที่แล้ว

      2eme à Kona

    • @arnaud_g5dbl770
      @arnaud_g5dbl770 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@steeleronfire7030 je sais, parce que 2 ieme à Kona tu pense que ce n'est pas une victoire ?

  • @ironmantooltime
    @ironmantooltime ปีที่แล้ว

    It used to be amazing to watch someone finish an Ironman, now it's shocking when they don't absolutely crush it 😂

  • @Simon.S11
    @Simon.S11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    biensure que l’on croit en toi, en vous même ☝🏻 - vous nous faites vibrer, on sait que tu en est capable. ❤ 🕊️

  • @paulmcallister2380
    @paulmcallister2380 ปีที่แล้ว

    Horses for courses Sam. Maybe this one exposed some weaknesses but that’s sport. Doesn’t mean the next course might suit you, and you learn from this too. Good luck

  • @adelejennings2412
    @adelejennings2412 ปีที่แล้ว

    You’re awesome. Bring on Roth. AJ X

  • @stanleylewis4056
    @stanleylewis4056 หลายเดือนก่อน

    well you're a champion now!!!

  • @jefersonsousa1130
    @jefersonsousa1130 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Obrigado por você existir campeão!

  • @mqtaidmqtaid
    @mqtaidmqtaid ปีที่แล้ว

    You don't have to focus on that part of you that says "I feel weak, I can't", you have to focus on the other part, the part that knows that you can feel weak, but knows that above all things, you are not, and You can, of course you can.
    I am from the Canary Islands. And for us, you and those who do this type of thing are what we call Guanches here, because you show incredible strength and skill to overcome this type of test.

  • @onepunchbud1472
    @onepunchbud1472 ปีที่แล้ว

    When i finished my first LD i went so deep, i hurt myself that badly it was incredible.
    I started vomiting on the bike and basically ran a marathon on coke only. Couldn't eat something solid.
    I completely exploded after the half marathon.
    Was freezing on the run in like 35 degree C for a while. I did not think this was possible.
    But i finished somehow... Was not proud of my time because i was able to do so much better as shown in training but i was proud to finish my first IM. My mind did not break.
    Retrospectively i think i did not have enough salt in my drink / food because it was a very hot day (even the swim, water was too warm) and that caused my stomach stop working over the time (much sweating and a lot of drinking water caused my salt levels to drop )
    The night after thr race was brutal. Chills, pain, no sleep.
    Furthermore i was afraid to go hard in training for months to come because the pain was still in my head.
    Long story short - i fully understand you. I went through the same. Not a place where you want or should be.
    But im hindsight it made me stronger. If you experienced something that bad, everything else is not shocking you anymore.

  • @geoffh2560
    @geoffh2560 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for such a great video! As a spectator on the day it was difficult to appreciate what you were going through - amazing that you got so far into running the marathon. Onwards and upwards from here Sam.

  • @kabal127
    @kabal127 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bravo champion 👏

  • @BabaDeyTri
    @BabaDeyTri ปีที่แล้ว

    Rest up and get well.

  • @markwt2680
    @markwt2680 ปีที่แล้ว

    Live to fight another day - chin up mate

  • @geoffreyb254
    @geoffreyb254 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bravo pour ce mental d’acier ça t’aidera pour les prochaines courses ! J’ai néanmoins une question, si tu devais refaire la partie marathon, sachant que tu es revenu très rapidement sur la tête, est-ce que tu serais partie moins vite en mettant plus de temps à revenir ou est-ce que tu ne regrettes pas ce choix d’être partie rapidement?

  • @TheMarkmoffat
    @TheMarkmoffat ปีที่แล้ว

    Lanzarote is a tough, tough course.

  • @user-em7zm8ym4t
    @user-em7zm8ym4t 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Inspirant un vrai champion

  • @MR-wh5wp
    @MR-wh5wp ปีที่แล้ว

    Its crazy how fast you run into the water for an Ironman 🤯

  • @julien7705
    @julien7705 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I don’t know why most of triathlon events are under 30•Celsius or even more! This is too hard

  • @erwangaillard1637
    @erwangaillard1637 ปีที่แล้ว

    J'étais à deux bikes rack du tiens, en te voyant te préparer et installer le matos sur ton vélo je t'ai envoyé une petite pensée pour que t'aies une belle course.

  • @davidlongmuir2388
    @davidlongmuir2388 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    you're a legend mate, kona 2024 👍

  • @christophedupouts1411
    @christophedupouts1411 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Je ne suis pas inquiet pour la suite. Tu vas tout déchirer à ROTH 💪💪

  • @that.abizmo
    @that.abizmo ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Sam! The most inspirational video I´ve seen in time!
    Is there any situation in which you recommend the use of the camelback? are you going to keep trying it? Or do you rule it out completely?

  • @felixhollersberger2243
    @felixhollersberger2243 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like him very much. Not the average type of guy, a real trailblazer.

  • @Fabio-Correr-eh-Viver
    @Fabio-Correr-eh-Viver ปีที่แล้ว

    Yeah, you're just like us, but better ;) Regards from Brazil.

  • @michaelkennedy9064
    @michaelkennedy9064 ปีที่แล้ว

    I hope Ironman give Arthur his spot back

  • @matthewbloom276
    @matthewbloom276 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Same thing happened to me in Nice last year dude it sucks balls, but it happens. You’ll be back at the next race ready to smash it and put it in your rear view.

  • @nicolasbertrandnb
    @nicolasbertrandnb ปีที่แล้ว

    Pauvre Benoit. Il est si gentil

  • @aurelieguerin5511
    @aurelieguerin5511 ปีที่แล้ว

    Perso le sans gluten a réglé qqs pbs intestinaux sur la course à pied. (intestin perméable +candidose digestive... Jackpot.! .) Je compatis c est pénible et contraignat5comme régime. Mais ça vaut tellement le coup quand t es pro ! Bon courage !

  • @thodezman
    @thodezman ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the feedback ! See you in Roth even stronger !

  • @dbo4506
    @dbo4506 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Crazy to me that this is the same guy that just dominated Nice. Garbage here garbage at Roth. (Obviously I mean garbage by what he’s capable of) But when it really matters, when it’s all on the line, goddamn this dude stands up 🫡

  • @luissarmiento9479
    @luissarmiento9479 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video 😎! Most likely you are starting a new trend or product to develop => fast T1 chest camelback for aero gains

  • @petebarber6778
    @petebarber6778 ปีที่แล้ว

    you are a beast