I'm Injured | Broken Hip | Injured Athlete
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 มี.ค. 2022
- It's been a rough start to the year but we are back on TH-cam and ready to share the journey to recovery.
Lucy opens up about the struggle of suddenly going from the highest high in her career to the lowest of lows, and the huge impact this injury has had on the season she had planned for 2022.
We are now 1 week into diagnosis and have already been busy with multiple scans & talking to specialists about whats best going forward in the coming months.
Stay subscribed as we will be documenting every update along the way...
We are very fortunate to have amazingly supportive sponsors to who we owe a huge thank you at this time, and of course to all of our viewers, thank you for tuning in to keep up with us as we figure out the road ahead.
Leave your comments below with suggestions for mentally dealing with injury without the stress relief of exercise, or any tips you have for speeding up recovery of broken bones!
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Injuries suck so much mentally and physically. Probably even more being at a world class level like you! But hey with the down time you should try to get into “speed cubing” with the rubix cube, for some reason I feel like you would be super good at it 😅
My wife and I are big fans btw! Wishing you a speedy recovery!
Learning an instrument like daily piano playing can reduce stress, bring balance and fill you with joy. Wish you both all the best and a fast and solid recovery.
So sorry to hear about your year so far. Best wishes for a speedy and full recovery for you and Reece!
That was such a raw and honest video. Good luck with the physical recovery, Lucy. I hope you and Reece are doing mentally as well as possible during this difficult time.
"This too shall pass" Lucy. You've got this - as you say it's a journey - but you will move through this. Wishing you all the best and I hope the healing process is a quick one x
I broke my hip last year and like you, I basically stopped immediately when I had pain. It was a bummer, but I've climbed back and feeling strong. Hang in there! It will get better!
Your positive attitude is truly inspiring and thank you for sharing. You’ve probably saved a few athletes from further injury through your experience. You have so many people rooting for you and the comeback is going to take you to even higher highs!
Keep your chin up and stay busy as possible! I know you’re going to come out this even better! Keep us posted. You’re a great inspiration to many of us🙏🏾
It'll heal way faster than you think, you'll be back in no time!!! And def keep the injured videos coming bc our sport has lotsa injuries, but they hardly ever get talked about....we're all rooting for you!!! 🙂
Thank you! Will be great to share the journey with you all 🙏
Sending prayers for a full recovery. Stay strong!!
Thank you! ❤️
Good luck. It’s great to see both of you sharing the lows as well as the highs, it helps all of us deal with challenges we face.
LCB - sending you positive vibes and prayers for a speedy recovery. Currently recovery from an Achilles rupture that occurred during training for Clash Daytona. Having to learn to walk and do simple heal raises now at 4 ½ months has been tough. Take the time to reset, enjoy family and gain perspective on how blessed you have been in a very young career. You got this. I can not wait to watch your journey. I hope to be back for my one year injury anniversary next year at Daytona. Cheers my friend. You're my hero
When I had a bone fracture as a kid, my parents used to cook lots of bone soup or bork ribs, or something rich in collagen to help the recovery process. Love your spirit and will follow you alone on this journey. Best luck!
Injuries are the way the mind trains to keep pace with the body. You'll be 100 times stronger when you'll recover. I can't wait to see you back!
Thank you!
So sorry to hear this. Wishing you a speedy recovery! Really appreciate you sharing this stuff. Great to hear your sponsors have been supportive. Good news about your bone density too, I'm sure all the strength training has been a massive help in that regard.
Thank you! It's hard to share the lows but I'm grateful for the support and will keep everyone updated on the journey ❤️
Joining the chorus of those wishing you both well. Appreciate your taking on the challenge of being so open about this difficult time period. I hope you’re able to find out definitively what your recovery path will look like. Hoping for the best of all possible prognoses and outcomes.
Thank you so much!
Oh no! So sorry to hear this. Sincerely hope your recovery is smooth and I know you'll come back stronger
Thank you! Determined to come back better than ever
Lucy is simply the best. She’s gonna come back so strong it’ll be frighting. 💪💪💪
Thank you!
Thankyou for sharing your story. This video really resonated with me as I am on a similar journey with the same injury. Wishing you all the best with your recovery.
First of all i wish you a fast recovery! It only can get better from now! And then i have to say that it requires great power and a lot of strength to do such a video, where of course everybody can see, that you are not doing well! Love that about you as an athlete, that you give such deep insights in your live and your feeling! Rock on, you got this Lucy!!
Oh I’m so sorry, Lucy. I have Elhers Danlos and as an athlete stress fractures are a very real fear for me. As for bone broth (can be chicken or others like bison), the main benefit is collagen which is what your bones are made of. It can’t hurt, and also is an (albeit incomplete) protein which never hurts as well. When I’ve had downtimes with my disability something I’ve always enjoyed is learning a new skill that involves motor function, like learning how to play piano (you can get a small keyboard that can sit on your lap if sitting down on a bench hurts too much) or learning how to write with my other hand. Feel better soon!
Thank you for the suggestions! ❤️
Oh no, that so sucks when your career was going so well. I had a stress fracture in my left hip - no magic solution except to not do load bearing activities for several weeks. I found that drawing and painting or even Sudokus helped keep my mind occupied. On a more positive note, I am glad to hear that Reece has been able to return to training. Good luck in your recovery, Your fans are rooting for you!
Thank you! ❤️
So sorry to hear this Lucy! Such an incredible end to last year! Thank you for sharing, agreed it is not always easy to share when injured! Here's to a good prognosis and speedy recovery for you!
Thank you! ❤️
So sorry to hear this. Sending prayers for your recovery. You are not alone as all this immediate responses show. The way you describe whats happening is outstanding and it's always a lot to learn from your videos. So a great approach to keep posting during your process of recovery. As you mentioned this is also a side of sports and especially this one we like to push away. So your updates are more important than ever before. A big hug and the promise that your fans love your personality and not only the moments when you reach the top. Get well and take your time.
Thank you so much! It's good to know people want to follow the recovery journey as much as the training journey!
I‘m so sorry to hear that ! Don‘t give up! I wish you a fast recovery… and then you will win again💪👍the biggest fan from germany!
Thank you!
Don’t give up 😔
NoNoNo, Thats me! 😂👍🏻🤪
@@TheKhamon yes I see you to don’t give up🤣🤣
@@yeterkiiste2280 I we see ew Malala
You´re gonna come back even STRONGER!!! Hope you have a super fast recovery!!!
I hope so! Thank you!
You have the whole will of the world behind you Lucy. Your huge positivity will get you through and back to training and we will all be behind you to support you all the way.
Sorry to hear about your injury! Wishing you the best and a speedy recovery! We are huge fans of you and Reece! (Reach out to other pros that have had to heal from stress fractures like Jan and Lionel and others.) You can do this!
I’m sorry! I can’t imagine what it feels like for an athlete going through that injury!
In the past when I was training for my first ultra I ended up rupturing my hamstring tendon and I remember the feeling of going from running 20km a day to not be able to do a single step.
The day after I said to myself “hey I want to go for a brief walk outside” and then I realized i couldn’t I ended up falling down and crying in my home gym alone!
Have a lot of patience and accept the fact that you will be both angry and desperate but in the end the body will heal!
Thank you for sharing! Hope you are fully recovered now ❤️
@@LucyCharlesBarclay Well I can run perfectly! Just some times if I am dehydrated or lacking carbs I feel like I am missing a part of my hamstring 🤣 like my left hamstring is shorter than the other. But other than that I feel great, thanks for asking! Have a quick recovery, keep us updated. As I am Italian I suggest you start learning Italian since you wanted to learn a language so that in case you come by for a holiday you know a few words!
I'm sorry to hear that you're hurt! Here's to a speedy recovery! Hugs from Tucson, AZ!
Thank you!
Sending so much love your way, I think the whole triathlon community is devasted to hear about that!! Wishing you a fast and total recovery !!
Thank you!
Oh Lucy, I'm so sorry to hear this. I can't imagine how upsetting this is for you. However, you are on it straight away ... and I'm sure your body will recovery quickly. You've had set backs before and come back stronger! I'm so impressed with your positive mindset. Take care and I can't wait to see you racing again.
Thank you!
I wish you all the best for a fast recovery 💪🏻💪🏻get well soon
Greetings from germany
Thank you! ❤️
Have a speedy recovery. you will come back stronger for sure, Lucy!
Thank you, I hope so!! ❤️
Oh, so sad to hear that! 😢 I was so excited to see you and cheer for you on the races this year! I've had 6 stress fractures from running on my feet already and also a broken finger. It's always very sad but it's part of the process. In my case, since they were on my feet, I could keep the bike and swim after a couple of days, but running really took longer. Take the time to do things you really like but never have time to do because of training. I'm sure you will be back very soon! 🥰 in some of my fractures, when I was in no pain, doing a very light running intercalating with walking used to help, since the impact by itself helps with the healing by stimulating the strengthening of our bones as well
Thank you! ❤️
I am so sorry to hear about this news. Injuries are always so hard to get through.. but I think you made your first best decision to film this and talk about it even tho it’s hard and even tho you want to cry all day. We are all and you family and sponsors are here for you and help you get through it. Going to events and cheer for the community you are in is always helpful, so don’t give up on that … go and do them all. Be there, talk to ppl and there will always be someone who will say something positive and those will help you feel better!!!! Wishing you fast recovery and I truly believe that you will come back even stronger than before!!!!!
It's difficult for sure but I think it will be good to document to journey! Thank you for your support ❤️
You say, “Sorry I’m not off to my normal positive start.” And yet, you are still so positive and encouraging and hopefully. I’m sorry I don’t have any helpful tips to offer, but I believe in you!!
For stress, I like to draw. I don’t mean nice drawings either- I get giant pads of paper and scribble hard with giant sharpies, etc.
Sometimes I drop paint onto a canvas too. Just anything I feeling. Hope this maybe helps!
Thank you! Love that idea
Write the first part of your autobiography ... you've got so much of your story still to come.
Hahahah that's an idea 👀
Ouf! Speedy recovery to you, Lucy. Glad to hear that whatever was going on with Reece is now sorted out. Sending you both positive vibes from Canada.
Thank you!
Very very sorry to hear that :( What a bummer for the tri scene especially this year, world champs and literally any race which you would have attended will now not be the same and wont show who actually is the best in world right now with you not being in the mix.. Hoping for a quick recovery and all the best!! And mad respect for sharing this in such detail so early into the process, thanks for the insights!
Thank you! It's devastating to not be racing this year but I'll be back as soon as I can! Looking forward to sharing rest of the recovery journey on here
All the best with your recovery!!
:-( brave to share, get well soon & recover strong!
Thank you!!
So sorry to hear about this Lucy! Hopefully you get the go ahead to start some smart upper body work, and can swim with a pull buoy starting soon.
Thank you for sharing your journey. I’ve been battling a stress fracture and some illness lately, and everything you said here hit right home. All the best with your rest in the next few weeks. Glad to hear Reece is on the mend as well. Sending healing vibes from Vancouver, Canada.
Thank you! ❤️ Wishing you all the best in your recovery too! We will get through this 💪
Wishing you a speedy recovery
Fans around the world will be here to support you through the thick and thin.....
We are looking forward to seeing you fight back to full fitness and fight in races like never before.
Watching your channel has always brought positivity and whenever I needed an extra 15 min push on my spin bike, your clips are always ones I turned to.
From your biggest fan in Hong Kong
Thank you for supporting our channel! Look forward to sharing the recovery journey with you!
Aw 😔 well I’m so glad to hear that Reece is ok! You’ll come back even stronger!!
Thank you! ❤️
wait for 2024 Paris olympic ！
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Always an inspiration in how you deal with any sort of setback! All the best for a speedy recovery!
Thank you very much 🥰
Lucy mind is a powerful thing !
Your are powerful in your mind and body focus on healing !
Injuries are part of the journey and learning process.
Wishing you the fastest recovery ever !
Love to see you out there racing again soon!
So very sorry to hear this! Injuries are the worst, especially when there's a plan to do something epic in the near future. I'm currently injured myself, and am inspired by your positive attitude. Take care of yourself, surround yourself with family and friends, and try to find joy in having time to do things other than training. Can't wait to see you back, but please don't rush it. Lots of love from Pennsylvania! 💖
Thank you! Wishing you all the best in your recovery, we've got this! 💪❤️
Ive been following you both on TH-cam and your race results for a few years. Your unbeatable (and sometimes unbearable!!) optimism has been a constant source of motivation for me in my Ironman training. You're a World champ in so many ways, I wish you all the best for a quick and full recovery.
Thank you!
Really feel for you... hope for a speedy recovery. Stay strong mentally and can't wait to see you smashing it up again x
Thank you!
So sorry to hear this, wishing you the speediest and the smoothest of recoveries!
Thank you! ❤️
You will be back and at your best soon, because you are a champion! Thank you so much for sharing, I fractured my shoulder 6 weeks ago and recovery will take months and months, the first 4 weeks were dark so hearing your news was terrible but it really helped that your shared, because I’ve felt so alone! (I’m not but you know what I mean!)
I do hope Reece is ok, he’s a brilliant partner and great guy! Much love! And good luck
Thank you! ❤️ Best wishes on your recovery journey too!
Wish you a quick recovery- I rolled my ankle end of feb and still can’t run…but we are determined…healing takes its time
You`ll come back stronger than ever...I wish you all the best and a speedy recovery!! 🍀💪🏼
Thank you, hoping to come back stronger for sure!
Wishing you a healthy and speedy recovery! Can’t wait for that first race when you are better! Go Lucy!!
I'm so sorry it's hard taking a step back. I have lupus and it often puts me out of the game. I love your ideas about trying to learn a language when the body gives out train the mind. I hope your healing progresses quickly! ❤️
So sorry to hear this. Hang in there girl! I’m 8 weeks post knee surgery, so I know how you’re feeling! Hope you recover soon and you’re back to doing all your amazingness again in no time! P.S. You’re still awesome 💪
Thank you for sharing this. Injuries really do suck!! Glad you addressed the issue women face with injury and recovery. I’m just an age group triathlete but being now post menopausal I’m seeing a few little issues/injuries. It’s so key to listen to our bodies. Wish you well on your recovery. ☺️
Sorry to hear about your injury. Hope it'll heal fast and seeing you back on stage soon. Best wishes from Spain
I've badly injured my knee in the last few weeks and really struggling mentally without having cardio as an outlet. I found the ski erg in the gym the closest thing I can get to a hard bike/run and doesn't involve moving legs at all! wishing you the best xx
Oh no Lucy, I was also hoping for an amazing year for you. Think positive just like you are as a person. Bring all that good energy and vibes to your body. If anything your muscles and body will get good rest and recovery to come back even stronger for Kona.... See, positive all the time. Wishing you a very fast recovery!!!
Thank you!
Awe lovelies, sending you both healing vibes and much love. You will both be back stronger xx
Thanks Tarsh! ❤️
Sorry to hear about the injury but glad it was caught early. Wishing you all the best for a speedy recovery!
Thank you!
I wish you a speedy recovery ! Keep us posted with updates.
Thank you, I will!
Hope you have a speedy recovery Lucy,
The injury time makes us appreciate how lucky we are to be able to train in the three disciplines,
It makes us grateful when we are injury free 🙏
You'll come back more determined and stronger than ever 💪🏻👍🏻
Thank you! 💪
That sucks! I wish you the best in your recovery. I'm watching this right after learning that I fractured my ankle and have to cancel out of the Boston Marathon. Looking forward to seeing your journey back as I embark on my own.
Never ever give up. Your are a big inspiration to me. I hope you get better prety soon!!
Really sad to hear that :( My gf is dealing with a similar injury on her tibia, and unfortunately she’s been told to “wait it out” - however long that takes. I think it’s really brave, and important that you, as one of the world top athletes, share this experience. Injury happens to everyone, and dealing with it is something we should share, not hide. In the end, this is just another obstacle you’ll have to push through. You’ve dealt with so many to get where you are right now as a top triathlete, this is just another, slightly different one. Put into it the same energy and willpower you’ve put into training until now, and you’ll come out of it an even better athlete. Thank you for this video, please let us know how it evolves, hopefully we can learn from your experience.
Oh Mann, so sorry Lucy, wishing you a full and speedy recovery. You’ve gotta do what’s best for your body. I’m sure you’re in good hands. Glad to hear that Reece is ok. My best to you both X
Thank you very much!
So sorry to hear about your hip . Totally gutted for you . I’m an GB Age Grouper and I’ve just had a hip replacement . I had World Championships in June and had to withdraw , it’s heartbreaking when you’ve worked so hard to qualify . Just take time to recover , I promise the inactivity gets easier after a couple of weeks . Take care of and good luck
Sorry to hear the bad news. I wish you a successful and hopefully speedy recovery. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you!
Sorry to hear this Lucy 🙈 I personally suffered some injuries caused by stress and others just for sports I practiced, so best advice just to be patient even on those days when it's hard to accept it and keep pushing each other with reece and you'll both gonna overcome every obstacle 💪🏼💪🏼 we're gonna be waiting for more videos of you...best of luck in your recovery
Thank you, great advice!
So sad to hear that your injured, was rooting for you this 2022!! Fast recovery, and never give up. more power
Thank you very much!
Can’t believe this I am honestly so shocked. Please share all the highs and lows, been there with injuries and although it feels like moaning you are getting it out rather than bottling it up. Wishing you a speedy recovery. Also glad to hear Reece is ok too 👍
Thank you! We will document as much as possible and share it on here!
Thanks for sharing your journey Lucy. I just went pro this year and was diagnosed with a hip stress fracture last week. Your comeback is inspiring me to nail the recovery process and stay positive
Very sorry to learn of your injury. You are tackling the issue head on, identifying exactly what the problem is. You've always had tremendous mental strength which will really help you now!! Taking it easy is gonna be the biggest challenge. Wishing you a speedy full recovery. 👍🤞
Thank you!
You're the best, Lucy, on and off the tri course. True champion. Wishing you a speedy recovery from the USA.
Thank you! ❤️
I really appreciate that you’ll be sharing your rehab journey. That transparency isn’t always seen in sport. I couldn’t find a lot when I tore my calf and hamstring over a year ago. It was a dark time (it was also Covid time), off work 3 months isolated… I was desperate and I did whatever I could to help deal with the emotional pain without all the exercise I enjoyed. Exercise was always my therapy and most people do not understand that. I went to the gym almost daily just to see people and work upper body water walk water float anything to feel alive. In my head I changed my training to rehab. It helped take the pressure off of losing something and helped me focus on gaining. It has not been easy. Lots of tearful days cuz your hormones play games with you. I found podcasts and books on tape to be a great. I started a journal the day I started PT. I watched a lot of Zwift races lol. I didn’t eat enough so don’t forget to Keep the nutrition up it will help body and mind. Take vitamin D and calcium for your bones. Feed your muscles. They still need the love. You won’t lose fitness as much as you think. Muscle memory is real, and I’m older than you :). I’m still relearning natural body mechanics. Working through fear is not easy sometimes. But i remember a quote from Jan Frodeno. He said nothing is that bad that there’s not something good about it. I can’t tell you how that has resonated with me. Good luck. Look forward to hearing about your journey.
Thank you for sharing your story!
Lucy we’re all with you!! You’ll definitely get back stronger from this, don’t give up!! Learning a new language seems a pretty good idea to keep the mind busy: you may also try with a language with a different alphabet, so you may need to practice more.. I’m sure that having Lola with you will ease the recovery ❤️🩹 lots of love from Italy and keep strong girl: we all believe in you!
So sorry to hear that so get well soon!!! Wenn I was unable to excerise I started playing the piano as this was always something I wanted to do but never had time for because of the training. I still do it and it is now a wonderful addition to my hobbies which is super calming and perfect for balancing activity and rest. So maybe you also have such a desire for which you now have time for... All the best! 😃
Thank you! Yeah definitely time to take up a new hobby!
Wishing you all the best and for a speedy recovery! You’ll be back in no time 💪🏼
Thank you!
I had this EXACT same injury in college when I was in NCAA sport. Unfortunately I was mis-diagnosed and my fracture broke all the way through - now I have titanium in my hip but my activity is not inhibited because of it. I am SO glad you caught it early and I hope you have a speedy recovery Lucy! Taking your supplements, collagen, and keeping a positive mindset is crucial to this healing. Maybe read lots of books, or learn a new language then travel to that country some time. :) Prayers and good vibes your way.
I learned how to juggle when I was injured, it helped me a lot during that time. It's not only mentally training your brain also a bit of physical activity :) wish you a good recovery!
So sorry to hear that news, Lucy! You are an inspiration on and off the circuit. Stay strong mentally and enjoy life no matter what. You're still the champ!
Thank you!
Lucy,
I wish you fast and full recovery.
Me myself - recovering from a trimalleolar ankle fracture. One of the positive - seeing how fast the body is recovering and putting back the watts (i'm cycling only). Be positive... the body will thank you for some resting time...
Hang in there CHAMP!! You'll come back stronger for sure!! Keep them positive vibes going to overcome the frustration!! Keep doing what you can to keep the upper body/swim muscles going while the hip is healing. From the video I can tell you are already doing a great job on your road to recovery! You and Reece will overcome the challenges you all are dealing with at the moment. Just keep 😁, 😆 and leaning on each other for support! Take it one day at a time! Team Barclay is 💪!
Thank you!
Awful! May you heal quickly and have peace on the journey. You’re an inspiration
Thank you! ❤️
So gutted for you, keep us updated and wishing you a speedy recovery 💪💪
Thank you!
watching this after being injured.an athlete myself..really feels like i’m not alone.thank you for this, it is really mentally challenging than it is physical😌
So sorry to hear of your injury. During my stress fracture injury in my leg, I learned to knit and relearned how to cross stitch. My prayers for a speedy recovery. And my best to Reece as well.
Thank you!
I had this EXACT injury 2 separate times. My fracture was exactly where yours is. I was still able to still cycle (although kept watts around 60-80% FTP) and still able to swim. My recovery was around 8 full weeks. Also when I got back to training, it only took 3 weeks to get back to where I left off. Don’t get yourself down! Looking back at my endeavor with this injury if feels like I was over in just a blink. Good luck!!!
I’m so sorry to hear about this Lucy! I can’t even imagine how you must be feeling. I wish you all the best and for a miraculously speedy recovery ❤️
Thank you!
Sorry to hear this. Our thoughts and prayers to you for your speedy recovery.
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I wish you a very quick recovery!!! We are sorry for not having you racing in the next coming events. Come back stronger than before. I do have suggestion… write a book... This is a good time. You have for sure a lot to share with all of us. Big hug 🤗. Giuseppe
Thank you, now thats an idea 👀
So sorry to hear this Lucy!! I hope for a speedy recovery for you. The day you posted this (and you posted on Facebook about it) I had been to a sports doctor and he is worried I have a femoral neck stress fracture too which examination points to 😓 going for an MRI in a few days to confirm. I am training for Ironman Cairns - 10 weeks away - so seems like I'll be out for that race. I will be following along your recovery and hopefully get some tips too!
We will both come back stronger. Thank you for sharing ♥️
Thank you! Sorry to hear about your injury, we will get through this together! Stay tuned, hopefully my journey to recovery on here can help you too!
Very sensible decision Lucy. Goodluck and here's wishing you a successful recovery...
I missed you both on yt and love to watch you. Both of you inspire me and my bf so much, you have no idea! But this wasn’t the kind of video we where waiting for 😞
Im so sorry to hear this, and i pray you will get back on track soon. Never stop believing!! And im sure you will be back stronger❤️🩹💪🏻
Thank you for supporting our channel! We will keep the recovery updates coming on here!
Dealing with that same injury atm 😢 thank you for sharing, it gives me a lot more information on care than im getting from doctors here
Thank you! Wishing you a speedy recovery too, we will share the whole journey here so I hope that can be of help to you!
Get well soon , CHAMPION !!! You'll be back stronger then ever ! Best wishes from Yorkshire !
Thank you!