*****PLEASE READ**** A short 15 minute video of lionel does not represent his life. There is plenty fluffy fun “life is just so amazing” quotes I can put in this edit and make you think life is just so amazing but that’s not our goal. Our Pillars for this TH-cam are -GENUINE/AUTHENTIC -MOTIVATIONAL/INSPIRATIONAL -Education/INFORMATIONAL -EMOTIONAL -COMICAL -POSITIVITY/UPLIFTING Lionel is by far the most inspiring and uplifting person I have ever met in my life. He inspires me every day. I have been around plenty of other athletes that are the exact opposite and they live their life in negativity. Don’t let this short 15 min video make you think lionel lives like this every day. This is professional sport and professional workplace. So before you comment below ask yourself if you have ever had a tough day at work out at the office? Have you ever had a bad workout or race? This video was simply made to let the fans and followers know it’s all not fluff and fairytales it’s hard workouts and tough days as well. (Genuine and authentic) (I am pinning this comment on Lionel’s channel)
I’m an older age group athlete who has come into my own very late in life. I get it. Last weekend I got my ass handed to me for a fifth place finish. It’s not about the placement. It’s about what I know I am capable of. This week was a very tough one dealing with my own personal bitch party. It’s nice not to be alone hear. Now time to move on and upward. Thx for the real videos! Greatly appreciated!
Mate you have to take it is you’re talking about a 3 year plan and then you lose one race and you talk shit . Take it easy you’re doing good . Take it easy !
Lionel Your words show determination... but keep the data, like the testing of lactate under your "the intensity of listening to body " and assess the progress... It is great that you are conscious of the need to adjust your training to the level of the best competitors out there but it is a process and you as many athletes are in a breaking point of patience. don't lose your patience, adapt and push hard but smart. Don't get desperate.
Do your best race in years (St. George), take it smart, get a coach that is right now like #1 triathlon coach in the world. Follow his regime that includes all the data analysis, attitude training and volume. But nope. One bad race and heeere we go again with pushing pushing and more pushing. And the line about pissing away 2 months was like eeeh kinda disrespectful for M. Iden I guess? But that is my opinion. At least the videos are going to be entertaining with all that above race pace every other day. And please don't hate. I love Lionel but this whole situation is like a big deja vu.
This is exactly what I said, lionel raced a new format in the 100k, on a technical circuit, which is suited to itu guys, and he has gone and said all of this. Again, love lionel and his ability to suffer in racing, but he frustrates me so much with his over analysis and sporadic decisions and changes. Turned vegan over night, sacked off Tilbury Davies and designed a season from sprint to Ironman because he thought Gustav did this. I honestly thought this was the one season where Lionel would finally settle with a coach, trust the process, and reap the rewards. But nope, total over sight and reflecting on the fact this distance is not for him, and back to old Lionel.
@@coach_craig_chronicles Lionel hasn't got a clue. One day he might look back and regret the decisions he made. Kona 2023 is his only chance at a world title as the Norwegians will likely not be there and there's no way he would ever beat both of them. Anyway we are going to watch him train himself to the ground and wonder why he only just gets into top 10 in Kona later this year.
@@ramslater1 I think he is very clued up, but I feel that maybe half the problem. What I cant understand is why this was not a topic on pro tri news this week.
Sad to see this. He keeps talking about being humbled by the best in order to learn. Gets humbled, but then chooses instead to abandon scientific training for the brute force stuff he knows only gets him so far. That's dogma not humility. But then as fans, that changes nothing about what we already love about him. He is the stubborn brute force of triathlon, the master of pain. And there'll never be another one like him.
We all love the guy but he has not been the smartest athlete for the last 3yrs His channel is turning into a drama series with mixed racing and training concepts. As a follower trying to learn from him im completely confused with his message
I am not. I do that with myself but I don’t self pity myself in front of millions …ok you will tell me it’s genuine . I don’t need this kind of genuineness 😉
Sounds to me like this is goodbye to Mikal. It would be sad if lack of patience comes in the way of the best, proven, training regime currently out there.
Dear Lionel, Thank you for your incredible honesty! You are such a huge inspiration to thousands of people out there. I wish you, that you bring love back into your life. and the power will come back! Love for Erin, love for your child, love for your incredibly powerful body, love for your passion, the sport. You may be thankful for the blessings that you have received and that you can give to others. Life is a constant up and down. It will go up again. We believe in you!!!
This. Altitude training is proven to work and used by the best in every endurance sport on the planet, dismissing it after one event, which exposed his weaknesses, is dumb. Dismissing the Norwegian training methods is equally not smart and it's extremely frustrating to hear.
@@robincuypers3794 he’s talking about racing the best. Which to me means he is getting Gus or Blu at CC. That is a huge battle for him on this shorter course with technical bike. Itu guys have the advantage. Massively.
Brother, a minor word of advice. Review you videos of the past 2 years. Arent you basically repeating all of your mistakes again? Consistency is key, dont let one bad experience destroy everything you built. Didnt you become 2nd in the worlds? That sounds like the training worked rather well.
Just endless commitment, passion and heart. I’ve followed lots of channels of amazing athletes over the last 3 or 4 years. I’m not a triathlete but this is the only challenge I’ve stuck with. Keep pushing it champ.
This is what we have come to love. One lower performance race and then change everything even after the other good results. Same thing after 2nd in 2017 then regretted it but here we go again. Hold on tight as it could get bumpy
Love the straight talk from Erin in that opening scene, not just giving answers she thinks Lionel wants to hear but giving honest feedback to keep it real and accountable. Great team! Nice job as always Talbot, and thanks for asking the "stupid" questions, they usually lead to great answers. 👍
Dunno if we should be afraid for Lionel or afraid of Lionel!! Can't go 100% suffering all the time in training, it doesn't work, it'll lead to injury and overtraining. Not that I'm any kind of expert that he should listen too but I hope he knows better than just what the video is showing him going at it 100%. All respect to Lionel because I definitely want to see him competitive against the best in the field, just don't want him busted up when it's time for the racing.
Lionel you are a hero for many people, but you are very impatient to the process. Frodeno Someone you idolize, take many years to be the GOAT , he raced against Gomez and Alister for years and probably lost 7/10 races against both. Never gave up, still working hard…over analysis is not good, especial when you start a race that didn’t suit you. Iden another athlete you idolize, was the LAST in ITU race very recently and I doubt he is not thinking going to Paris. I just hope you find joy in be ONE of the best in sport, maybe not the best but a very strong athlete!
I always get all pumped up when I watch Lionel's videos. Then I download the music played here during the shots of him working out so that I can play them with my sport headphones during my own workout. It freaking gets me going and I believe it helps me push when I would have stopped otherwise.
Needed this video! Still stuck with COVID currently and have to miss my upcoming triathlon. Using this video and other tools to shift the focus and get back to working! No Limits
I am a huge Lionel fan and I love his personality, drive, ambition and work ethic and honestly, this was tough to watch, especially when we have all seen him begin to follow an alternative (better?) path based on the old addage regarding insanity. It feels like he hasn't given it long enough to allow his physiology to adjust to the new protocols. A long conversation with Gus, Blum and Mikal to understand the patience required to achieve the results these guys now achieve might be worth an hour or two... It didn't happen in a few months for sure.
Let's not forget, two physiological freaks brought together by the Norwegian acadamy. You can train as hard as you want, but you aint going to get a 1.5x lung capacity of a normal human in which Blu has. Vo2 max over 90 and has basically an extra lung to push it around.
Excellent video Talbot! Way to keep it real! Life is a roller coaster and I can only imagine the ups and downs of a pro triathlete. Love Lionel for his passion and wanting to get the most out of himself! 🦁 Oh and let Erin carry the f*ing fan! Jeez people, she’s pregnant, not incapable. 🙄 💪🤰💪
From one Canuck to another, thanks Lionel, Im sitting in X-bionic worrying about the race this weekend feeling sorry for myself getting derailed by COVID as well. This was the slap upside the head that i needed
Lionel: You have tried every imaginable torture on your body to become a consistent world class triathlete, despite your perennial limping while running and your peculiar pedal stroke (I can't imagine your power have you have a clean pedal stroke). You are competing against guys, most of whom have been swimming since they were 5 years old. And on top, you are one of the most recognizable faces of the sport, a stature 100% earned on race day (and yes, thanks to an entertaining and honest TH-cam channel too.). Yes, you had a less than stellar result against the Norwegian Vikings, but you have also a long string of positive results in the last couple of years such as Copenhagen, Mano-a-Mano with Frodeno in Germany, St George, Canadian TT record etc). Keep it up and don't strain yourself too much. One thing I can tell you: Baby Sanders will have the fittest dad he can ask for. :=)
Man I’m fallowing you since I started with triathlon, you was an great inspiration for me. For me at the moment you are 1 of the top five favourites for winning kona, but now keep calm and don’t do fatal errors! You’re on the right path! You’re still improving, and I saw you’re best ever race in st George ! Keep working with the Norwegians, they really involved in data analysis and science! Let’s go lion💪🏽
I get the feeling. “It’s okay if I don’t win, but I don’t want to get to the end of my career knowing I didn’t give it my all”-I get that, 100%. And it’s what’s kept me going and focused every day for years now. That urgency of “I only have so much time to do this before I start deteriorating and it’s all over” is a hell of a motivator. I don’t know whether this new approach is right or not for Lionel, and I’m sure as hell not gonna pretend I’m an expert like either he or Mikal is. But I do know that, in my own experience, relentless hard work can be almost like a security blanket when a new approach doesn’t seem to be working. For the past year, my coach has had me running way slower than I used to outside of my key sessions, keeping my heart rate way down and staying in Zone 2. And it’s frustrating, because I was never used to doing that. I’d always go all-out on nearly every run-and it felt hard, and that was a REWARDING feeling, but I spent the better part of half a decade wearing myself out for nothing and building absolutely no aerobic capacity. Now, doing things correctly to make up for all that lost time feels like a drag, like I’m barely doing anything. And I get that impulse to pick up the pace, to work harder, to make myself hurt. Fighting that impulse, trusting my coach, and sticking to the plan is hard, just as much emotionally as physically. I have to remind myself sometimes that giving it your all doesn’t just mean doing everything hard, but doing everything right. Holding yourself accountable at all times. Being patient. A new approach can take months to pay off, maybe even years-it’s tough to sit through all that, I fully empathize. And hell, sometimes it takes some trial & error, some experimentation, to figure out what’s really right. There’s no shame in that, and it doesn’t mean you weren’t trying hard enough throughout the process or that you’re a bad athlete because something didn’t work out. You could only have known that if you tried in the first place, and learning that something doesn’t work for you is knowledge in and of itself.
I think we all come back to Lionel because he’s that part of us that is scared and hopeful and pessimistic but with a tear drop of optimism. He has no empathy for himself on a level that most people will never understand. That’s why he’s both stressful and addictive to watch. We all live for his ups and down because of his extreme perception on life.
It's almost 4 weeks since I got the C infection. 2 weeks since I am not tested positive anymore and I feel I cannot go hard in the training. I am exhausted quite fast. There is still something wrong with m body. Am normally I am super healthy and very fit (Ironman myself). Plz be careful with this, you might risk everything when you try to go to 100% too fast. Especially since you are going to be a dad Lionel... You are needed for some years...
Lionel....remember the race where you got a flat tire right in the beginning....and in your mind you were like I'm not gonna win.... I'm just gonna have fun and do the best I can.... That mindset. You weren't so concerned with winning. You just did it cause you enjoy racing and that self imposed pressure wasn't there..... And look what happened..... God bless you in Jesus precious name ❤....
Thanks for sharing such authentic emotions!!! I would highly recommend not to lose focus!!! You are awaiting your son's birth! Your first child!!! And your wife need any support from you too. Don't forget it!!! It matters much more than your current disappointment and frustration!!! Believe me the birth of your child in a harmony will give so much energy !!! Looking forward to your next races! Good luck in chasing the best guys 💪👊
We don’t watch you because you win. We love you for how you overcome. Thanks for sharing the struggle and the journey. And thanks for being so kind to my kids in st George.
The way i see it you are a winer and a champ. When im tired, suffering on my race, in pain ready to quit because everything hurt i thought on the great LS mantra " No Limits " and like you say i embrace the pain and finish the job. Thanks amigo
Legend, inspiring, driven when your back is against the wall. Keep it up. We are all here to support you dude . Philippians 4:13. “i can do all things through Christ who strengthens me”. Look up and keep doing the work👍🏻
How many races can you push beyond what the bodies willing to give in a single year. Pick your battles. I would think Kona is asolute the prize and that should be the focus.
You nailed it! Too much stress, guy is breaking down amd now questioning everything again. He probably had covid during the race but didn’t realize it. Instead of taking a physical step back, going into deep isolation amd KONA focus…he’s pushing pushing pushing for this dumb collins cup thing. That’s two more weeks of stress then a huge race stress. I just listened to Mark Allen talk about his first three years in the sport before he met Phil Maffetone and it’s like Lionel needs a piece of this calm, positive long term growth attitude. His swimming can still improve and his running has gone off the rails this season. But he does t see it, discredits it all and is shitting on his effort and accomplishments because he’s now focused on the Norwegians instead of Jan. It’s not about DAVE SCOTT bro…focus internally on doing YOU!! F what Blu and Gustav are doing! You have all the Kona years….BE THE CONFIDENT ONE!!!
Talbot, any chance we can get a video from Erin’s pov detailing her experience through Lionel’s career? Would be an interesting video if she was interested in participating
Lionel, some anecdotal feedback for you about Covid. I’m preparing for world kayak marathon champs and caught Covid 1 week after nationals. 1 week down, then 2 weeks where my normal 3L TDI engine was replaced with a 1.2L ecosport. But it comes back. Don’t panic, you will be good when Kona arrives. Also I took some excellent information away from you on your last video where you said you didn’t hit your normal power numbers in training due to being at altitude and you also didn’t hit the numbers in the race. It shows that you have to hit the numbers in training otherwise you never hit them in the race. That is what I’m working towards right now in the gym and on the water. Thanks for everything you do, us lesser athletes are learning so much from these videos👌
Train smarter, not harder. You are correct strong biker/runners win IRONMAN, the swim sets you up. Something that I have noticed watching you race or train, your limp isn’t present when you’re not fatigued. Keep focused on your dream, you can do it! I’m a nobody, but I enjoy the energy you bring the sport on long course triathlon and IRONMAN. You remind me of the athlete’s I looked up to when I was an age grouper 20 years ago. Be strong, train smarter, not harder!
The 100k distance in urban settings for PTO races is not your wheelhouse as you mentioned. The ITU guys are used to the quick transitions and super technical bike courses. Obviously you bleed time in the swim but you aren’t used to the technical bike courses so seem to push more power but are slowed by the cornering and other technical bits. You might want to throw in more time outside pushing power while in a technical route. Just my rambling thoughts.
Erin is literally such a good partner. She pushes Lionel so much. So many spouses would encourage people to lay of the gas or that it’s okay to relax but she is adamant and on his same page.
She’s definitely a girl boss. Keeps him grounded and will be a great momma. Would love to see a vide detailing how Erin deals with all of this, if she was willing!
I just simply love how determined Lionel is to win against the best in the world, that drive is what is keeping this sport alive. Excited to watch you go full gas!
Lionel, i am really rooting for you.. .Hope you find your best way to make it to your maximum potential, because you still are coming just a little short. Stick with the coach, learn and keep going forward, i think the altitude deprived you of maintaining power ... now you know... yous still haven't shown us your best...keep it up...
Thanks again for this wonderful video Talbot. I cannot help but write something in what I start to call the coaches corner 🥴. As a triathlete and coach I see the natural tendency to leave an approach when results dont come fast enough. I am not Iden so the change I am wrong regularly is probable, but I think its safe to say that staying with Iden, his approach and his numbers etc will bring the results. Especially since Blu is similar to Lionel I think. Just have faith and some patience…apart from this, Lionels behaviour is brilliant as always. Absolutely love it.
Fascinating. I wonder if Lionel's greatest limiter is lack of patience. That's what I've hearing in this, anyway. But I'm not there everyday, and I'm not under pressure about it, so what do I know.
Throw all your crap out for a month…no Garmin…no power….no equipment…go to the woods …find a lake…some great trails….take your trail bike ….spend time with Erin and focus on welcoming that new baby ….refocus on what is important and then come back…
Lionel looks physically diminished compared to several years ago. The drive and passion are one thing but the endless training sessions, travel and competitor's lifestyle have taken a cumulative toll on his musculature and physiology. Take a proper break, recharge the batteries, rebuild the body and enjoy a birth and rebirth.
Amen. rest with intention vs illness or injury forcing you to reset. You have a family now so it may be time to reevaluate racing as much and focus on the major races like the Norwegians so you can peak and have great result vs just above average. you don't need stimulus sir, you need rest
I am a big fan from Germany! I was inspired by your story ! I also do triathlon but sometimes I get drawn into the bad hobbies. How did you manage to get out of it ? Greetings Form Hamburg
Take is easy is the best advice I see on here. Elite endurance athletes have to train constantly but take it easy if not it’s just constant deterioration after a certain point. Trust the process and let it happen. Zone 2 meta
To be up against Iden, Blumnedfelt, Frodeno and others is a tall order in any generation, remember where you came from Lionel, how you reached the heights, that keeps you grounded, humble...you start over analysing and start an obsessive drive to be like them (or beat them) then you've not asked yourself the harder questions, how did I get here, what is the objective. It's like a Quixotic mania fighting windmills for you'll never be satisfied and more importantly you'll never be happy...in anything you do. You need to break that thinking.
I really love how you're only going for the big races and you're challenging yourself, even if it means losing, to compete against the best. I recently unsubscribed from Sam's channel because it got so demotivating trying to root for someone who only takes the small easy-money makers seriously and makes excuses to skip/bonk the big ones. Keep it up Lionel! You're an inspiration.
100% AGREE with the Woodway treadmill comment - they are annoying difficult at times. Imo waaaay harder than outside no doubt so I wouldn't worry about that.
I love what you do Lionel and wish you all the best… but man …. Trust the plan 🙈 You had your best year ever and made tremendous progress…. Be patient and trust the plan … Kona is the one big race … no limits 👍🤞🍀
You're making a big mistake here, I'm telling you. You basically trained like "give 120% every workout" for 11 years and failed, then you trained like the best in the world (Gustav, Kristian, Jan, Lucy, Laura etc.) for 6 months and failed and now you think that "120% training" is suddenly good? I don't know why I have to say this to a professional athlete, but your body needs time to get used to the new training - I would stick to science and the Norwegians.
You only all want to race the best guys. Hmm, should be "I only want to race WITH the best guys. Lionel, you are one of the main reasons why your competitors have stepped up their game. They know you will pummel them if given the chance. You are truly one of the best in this sport. I believe in you!
My vote : I’m just there for him good days bad days better decisions worse decisions. He’s a human. And also a super human. Lionel: Keep fighting for it. Keep building. Stay smart.
First I am a huge fan of yours ! Lionel, I have a picture with you at my first EVER IMAZ, and have abstained from Alcohol for over 8 years, and you are one of the reasons for that. MY HONEST feedback might sting a bit, but I am speaking from the heart. Your attitude is either way positive , upbeat, confident or pathetic and whinny. Unfortunately, the field is TOO strong and your swimming IS the reason you are going through what you are now. You were damn near last in a very short swim last race, and that makes it virtually impossible for you to win...Kona has hit you hard twice, and my gut feeling is you might need reevaluate. PTO no, IM 140.6 maybe......I will always be a fan of yours. E
Agreed. I have also thought Lionels running technique is off and looks unnatural, robotic like. Clearly he is a good runner but think if this was addressed he would be better. I apologies to Lionel in advance if this is due to a permenant injury
Pretty new here.. but why does Lionel refuse to fix his running technique? Has his hips broken at the waist instead of extended and lands way too far back on the foot.. and that over an entire marathon distance. He already trains hours upon hours everyday so why not incorporate 5 mins of technical work before every run? It's completely normal to have weird running technique, that's why professional runners generally do technical work with/after every warmup. Also targeting leg stiffness might help (e.g. through jump-roping). Endurance is clearly not the issue and work ethic isn't either. In athletics, the general rule is technique > speed > strength > endurance, writing off a suboptimal running technique as "natural" (or even "unchangeable") seems such a wasted opportunity for improvement (especially since it's a releatively easy and quick fix compared to improving aerobic capabilities etc.)
Lionel’s attitude is based off what clips I decide to use and the music I use. There is plenty of fluffy stuff I can put on there to make you think like is just so perfect. But at the end of the day we all have tough days and sessions. Have you ever came home from work and been upset? Don’t think that a 15 min video represents Lionel’s life. I edit them. I am with him daily. He by far the most positive and uplifting person I have ever been around. If you want me to name some athletes I have worked with that are the complete opposite I can lol.
@@retobunzli2088 he's said it many times in previous videos. He started running like this when he was in school and he's been doing it all his life. He doesn't feel the need to fix anything as his body has adapted and become the most efficient with his style. End of conversation ;)
So you parted ways with your coach Mikal? I thought it would take some time to let that training sink in and get better to the point where you will win against the Norseman; don't throw it down all the drain yet. Anyways, your work ethics are phenomenal, love the videos, very inspirational.
Oh shit, is the lion once again changing directions.... wtf. the lactate control worked pre flagstaff, flagstaff elevation density fucked up the motoric unit... but still stimulated metabolic machinery for sure... just get back to what was pre.... this wont entail good kona campaign :( i see too many 2018-2019 flashbacks...
Lionel, BIKE BIKE BIKE, RUN RUN RUN,,,,,, Swim 🤙 You are a f’ing beast on the bike, be a f’ing double beast, you can do it,,,,, a great runner, a magnificent runner, so be a double bike and running BEAST,,,,, I think you are a great athlete, you inspire me, I’m 56, was nearly 17 stone and I saw you, a training mad bike monster, I’m 12 stone now and pushing 10 to 12 hours a week biking, don’t f’ing let me down Lionel 🫵 you can do it 👊
Greetings from Calgary. Not sure if you're doing the US open in Dallas but the 2x1000m swim seems an improvement over the multiple loops in Edmonton, though still not the large out-and-back you prefer (the bike course doesn't look so great though). It might be a good test in terms of what you think went wrong. I think it was just the wrong course.
I hope that you figure out the swimming thing. And please share it with us. My last race I was 4 minutes down on the swim in my age group. Finished 2nd in my age group. But I feel you. It's so frustrating. To work so hard and seems to be getting no where. I not sure what I need to do. Other than keep plugging away. If it was easy everyone would be doing it. Peace
Even the great powerful ocean doesn’t keep just coming in. It’s waves roll in, crash the shore with their energy then go back. Stay patient. Stay calm. Stay positive and catch the right wave in that’ll take you all the way up the shoreline.
Love Erin’s realness. She seems to wear the pants in the relationship. Gonna be a great mom to baby sanders. Cmon Lionel, eat an elephant in pieces, not one bite. Trust the process.
The way this was edited took me down then up then I don’t know where emotionally. Loved the last comments about how poor results impacted earnings from sponsors potentially followed by advert to buy LS bottles. Big fan of the passion. Confused by the edits.
I have a question for you, can someone explain which is the name of the earphones that Lionel use in the pool, and during the other training, just to understand the black one, the over ear which are connected behind the neck?for everyone who answer thank you!!!
Blow off the steam, get out the frustration, then go back to believing in yourself! The work has been done, now let your faith and self-belief carry you across the finish line in Kona. No Limits Lionel!
*****PLEASE READ****
A short 15 minute video of lionel does not represent his life. There is plenty fluffy fun “life is just so amazing” quotes I can put in this edit and make you think life is just so amazing but that’s not our goal.
Our Pillars for this TH-cam are
-GENUINE/AUTHENTIC
-MOTIVATIONAL/INSPIRATIONAL
-Education/INFORMATIONAL
-EMOTIONAL
-COMICAL
-POSITIVITY/UPLIFTING
Lionel is by far the most inspiring and uplifting person I have ever met in my life. He inspires me every day. I have been around plenty of other athletes that are the exact opposite and they live their life in negativity.
Don’t let this short 15 min video make you think lionel lives like this every day. This is professional sport and professional workplace. So before you comment below ask yourself if you have ever had a tough day at work out at the office? Have you ever had a bad workout or race?
This video was simply made to let the fans and followers know it’s all not fluff and fairytales it’s hard workouts and tough days as well. (Genuine and authentic)
(I am pinning this comment on Lionel’s channel)
😂'educational' on any of lionel's videos
@@chad1411 ?
I’m an older age group athlete who has come into my own very late in life. I get it. Last weekend I got my ass handed to me for a fifth place finish. It’s not about the placement. It’s about what I know I am capable of. This week was a very tough one dealing with my own personal bitch party. It’s nice not to be alone hear. Now time to move on and upward. Thx for the real videos! Greatly appreciated!
Does he still have the same coach? Iden?
Is he still working with Mikal
Mate you have to take it is you’re talking about a 3 year plan and then you lose one race and you talk shit . Take it easy you’re doing good . Take it easy !
Lionel Your words show determination... but keep the data, like the testing of lactate under your "the intensity of listening to body " and assess the progress... It is great that you are conscious of the need to adjust your training to the level of the best competitors out there but it is a process and you as many athletes are in a breaking point of patience. don't lose your patience, adapt and push hard but smart. Don't get desperate.
Do your best race in years (St. George), take it smart, get a coach that is right now like #1 triathlon coach in the world. Follow his regime that includes all the data analysis, attitude training and volume. But nope. One bad race and heeere we go again with pushing pushing and more pushing. And the line about pissing away 2 months was like eeeh kinda disrespectful for M. Iden I guess? But that is my opinion. At least the videos are going to be entertaining with all that above race pace every other day. And please don't hate. I love Lionel but this whole situation is like a big deja vu.
Agree
Did he quit M.iden?
This is exactly what I said, lionel raced a new format in the 100k, on a technical circuit, which is suited to itu guys, and he has gone and said all of this. Again, love lionel and his ability to suffer in racing, but he frustrates me so much with his over analysis and sporadic decisions and changes. Turned vegan over night, sacked off Tilbury Davies and designed a season from sprint to Ironman because he thought Gustav did this. I honestly thought this was the one season where Lionel would finally settle with a coach, trust the process, and reap the rewards. But nope, total over sight and reflecting on the fact this distance is not for him, and back to old Lionel.
@@coach_craig_chronicles Lionel hasn't got a clue. One day he might look back and regret the decisions he made. Kona 2023 is his only chance at a world title as the Norwegians will likely not be there and there's no way he would ever beat both of them. Anyway we are going to watch him train himself to the ground and wonder why he only just gets into top 10 in Kona later this year.
@@ramslater1 I think he is very clued up, but I feel that maybe half the problem. What I cant understand is why this was not a topic on pro tri news this week.
Sad to see this. He keeps talking about being humbled by the best in order to learn. Gets humbled, but then chooses instead to abandon scientific training for the brute force stuff he knows only gets him so far. That's dogma not humility.
But then as fans, that changes nothing about what we already love about him. He is the stubborn brute force of triathlon, the master of pain. And there'll never be another one like him.
Tuche
I second this.
We all love the guy but he has not been the smartest athlete for the last 3yrs His channel is turning into a drama series with mixed racing and training concepts. As a follower trying to learn from him im completely confused with his message
He's The Canadian Brawler, that's his DNA & can only modify it to a small degree
I just love the desperate, driven, intense focus this guy has. Probably way too hard on himself but, that is probably one reason he is one of the best
I am not. I do that with myself but I don’t self pity myself in front of millions …ok you will tell me it’s genuine . I don’t need this kind of genuineness 😉
Sounds to me like this is goodbye to Mikal. It would be sad if lack of patience comes in the way of the best, proven, training regime currently out there.
i sure hope not. far too soon in this part of the process
Perfectionists don't take advice from others easily.
If you read Talbot's comment and watch the last video this seems to be alignd with Mikal.
Goodbye mikal? I missed the part where he said thatv
@@TalbotCoxMedia what’s the motivational music in the background! Loved that tune
Dear Lionel, Thank you for your incredible honesty! You are such a huge inspiration to thousands of people out there. I wish you, that you bring love back into your life. and the power will come back! Love for Erin, love for your child, love for your incredibly powerful body, love for your passion, the sport. You may be thankful for the blessings that you have received and that you can give to others. Life is a constant up and down. It will go up again. We believe in you!!!
A 15 minute video does not represent how lionel lives every second of his life. 
Dear Talbot, i am at your side.
@@TalbotCoxMedia calm down. You’ve always got a stick up your arse. People are just trying to be supportive of Lionel
I get old lionel vibes. Hope he is smart and does what mikal says
Same! We need a combo or 2016-2017 lionel back + mikal! = World domination
This. Altitude training is proven to work and used by the best in every endurance sport on the planet, dismissing it after one event, which exposed his weaknesses, is dumb.
Dismissing the Norwegian training methods is equally not smart and it's extremely frustrating to hear.
With his comments around "lactate machine" I started to wonder if he kicked another coach out the door 😅
@@robincuypers3794 he’s talking about racing the best. Which to me means he is getting Gus or Blu at CC. That is a huge battle for him on this shorter course with technical bike. Itu guys have the advantage. Massively.
Brother, a minor word of advice. Review you videos of the past 2 years. Arent you basically repeating all of your mistakes again? Consistency is key, dont let one bad experience destroy everything you built. Didnt you become 2nd in the worlds? That sounds like the training worked rather well.
Just endless commitment, passion and heart. I’ve followed lots of channels of amazing athletes over the last 3 or 4 years. I’m not a triathlete but this is the only challenge I’ve stuck with. Keep pushing it champ.
This is what we have come to love. One lower performance race and then change everything even after the other good results. Same thing after 2nd in 2017 then regretted it but here we go again. Hold on tight as it could get bumpy
Such a good edit again Talbot!!! Great job! Gosh I love Lionel! He’s so fun to watch and cheer for! Let’s go!!
Love the straight talk from Erin in that opening scene, not just giving answers she thinks Lionel wants to hear but giving honest feedback to keep it real and accountable. Great team! Nice job as always Talbot, and thanks for asking the "stupid" questions, they usually lead to great answers. 👍
Dunno if we should be afraid for Lionel or afraid of Lionel!!
Can't go 100% suffering all the time in training, it doesn't work, it'll lead to injury and overtraining. Not that I'm any kind of expert that he should listen too but I hope he knows better than just what the video is showing him going at it 100%. All respect to Lionel because I definitely want to see him competitive against the best in the field, just don't want him busted up when it's time for the racing.
Lionel you are a hero for many people, but you are very impatient to the process. Frodeno Someone you idolize, take many years to be the GOAT , he raced against Gomez and Alister for years and probably lost 7/10 races against both. Never gave up, still working hard…over analysis is not good, especial when you start a race that didn’t suit you.
Iden another athlete you idolize, was the LAST in ITU race very recently and I doubt he is not thinking going to Paris.
I just hope you find joy in be ONE of the best in sport, maybe not the best but a very strong athlete!
Looking forward to the Collins Cup, always loved an under dog story, hope you smash it!
Every video you put up is inspirational, your a beast!
I always get all pumped up when I watch Lionel's videos. Then I download the music played here during the shots of him working out so that I can play them with my sport headphones during my own workout. It freaking gets me going and I believe it helps me push when I would have stopped otherwise.
Needed this video! Still stuck with COVID currently and have to miss my upcoming triathlon. Using this video and other tools to shift the focus and get back to working! No Limits
I am a huge Lionel fan and I love his personality, drive, ambition and work ethic and honestly, this was tough to watch, especially when we have all seen him begin to follow an alternative (better?) path based on the old addage regarding insanity. It feels like he hasn't given it long enough to allow his physiology to adjust to the new protocols. A long conversation with Gus, Blum and Mikal to understand the patience required to achieve the results these guys now achieve might be worth an hour or two... It didn't happen in a few months for sure.
Let's not forget, two physiological freaks brought together by the Norwegian acadamy. You can train as hard as you want, but you aint going to get a 1.5x lung capacity of a normal human in which Blu has. Vo2 max over 90 and has basically an extra lung to push it around.
Lionel, never change. You’re a breath of fresh air. Time to train to the max and beyond!
Videos like this is why I follow you. You're an ordinary guy with extraordinary talents, and humble enough to learn from your weaknesses.
Excellent video Talbot! Way to keep it real! Life is a roller coaster and I can only imagine the ups and downs of a pro triathlete. Love Lionel for his passion and wanting to get the most out of himself! 🦁
Oh and let Erin carry the f*ing fan! Jeez people, she’s pregnant, not incapable. 🙄 💪🤰💪
From one Canuck to another, thanks Lionel, Im sitting in X-bionic worrying about the race this weekend feeling sorry for myself getting derailed by COVID as well. This was the slap upside the head that i needed
lionel is the perfect amount of crazy. i love it
Lionel: You have tried every imaginable torture on your body to become a consistent world class triathlete, despite your perennial limping while running and your peculiar pedal stroke (I can't imagine your power have you have a clean pedal stroke). You are competing against guys, most of whom have been swimming since they were 5 years old. And on top, you are one of the most recognizable faces of the sport, a stature 100% earned on race day (and yes, thanks to an entertaining and honest TH-cam channel too.). Yes, you had a less than stellar result against the Norwegian Vikings, but you have also a long string of positive results in the last couple of years such as Copenhagen, Mano-a-Mano with Frodeno in Germany, St George, Canadian TT record etc). Keep it up and don't strain yourself too much. One thing I can tell you: Baby Sanders will have the fittest dad he can ask for. :=)
Man I’m fallowing you since I started with triathlon, you was an great inspiration for me.
For me at the moment you are 1 of the top five favourites for winning kona, but now keep calm and don’t do fatal errors!
You’re on the right path! You’re still improving, and I saw you’re best ever race in st George !
Keep working with the Norwegians, they really involved in data analysis and science! Let’s go lion💪🏽
I get the feeling. “It’s okay if I don’t win, but I don’t want to get to the end of my career knowing I didn’t give it my all”-I get that, 100%. And it’s what’s kept me going and focused every day for years now. That urgency of “I only have so much time to do this before I start deteriorating and it’s all over” is a hell of a motivator.
I don’t know whether this new approach is right or not for Lionel, and I’m sure as hell not gonna pretend I’m an expert like either he or Mikal is. But I do know that, in my own experience, relentless hard work can be almost like a security blanket when a new approach doesn’t seem to be working. For the past year, my coach has had me running way slower than I used to outside of my key sessions, keeping my heart rate way down and staying in Zone 2. And it’s frustrating, because I was never used to doing that. I’d always go all-out on nearly every run-and it felt hard, and that was a REWARDING feeling, but I spent the better part of half a decade wearing myself out for nothing and building absolutely no aerobic capacity. Now, doing things correctly to make up for all that lost time feels like a drag, like I’m barely doing anything. And I get that impulse to pick up the pace, to work harder, to make myself hurt. Fighting that impulse, trusting my coach, and sticking to the plan is hard, just as much emotionally as physically. I have to remind myself sometimes that giving it your all doesn’t just mean doing everything hard, but doing everything right. Holding yourself accountable at all times. Being patient. A new approach can take months to pay off, maybe even years-it’s tough to sit through all that, I fully empathize.
And hell, sometimes it takes some trial & error, some experimentation, to figure out what’s really right. There’s no shame in that, and it doesn’t mean you weren’t trying hard enough throughout the process or that you’re a bad athlete because something didn’t work out. You could only have known that if you tried in the first place, and learning that something doesn’t work for you is knowledge in and of itself.
I think we all come back to Lionel because he’s that part of us that is scared and hopeful and pessimistic but with a tear drop of optimism. He has no empathy for himself on a level that most people will never understand. That’s why he’s both stressful and addictive to watch. We all live for his ups and down because of his extreme perception on life.
I come back to Lionel because I'm just in awe with his dedication to suffering, its massively inspiring.
The one thing I think everyone can agree on is that Lionel definitely has one of the most intriguing personalities in the sport.
It's almost 4 weeks since I got the C infection. 2 weeks since I am not tested positive anymore and I feel I cannot go hard in the training. I am exhausted quite fast. There is still something wrong with m body.
Am normally I am super healthy and very fit (Ironman myself).
Plz be careful with this, you might risk everything when you try to go to 100% too fast. Especially since you are going to be a dad Lionel... You are needed for some years...
Lionel....remember the race where you got a flat tire right in the beginning....and in your mind you were like I'm not gonna win.... I'm just gonna have fun and do the best I can....
That mindset. You weren't so concerned with winning. You just did it cause you enjoy racing and that self imposed pressure wasn't there.....
And look what happened.....
God bless you in Jesus precious name ❤....
10 seconds in and I'm already giggling..
''What was the workout?... Horrible
WHAT was it?.... Horrible''
Lionels sense of humour is very underrated
Thanks for sharing such authentic emotions!!! I would highly recommend not to lose focus!!! You are awaiting your son's birth! Your first child!!! And your wife need any support from you too. Don't forget it!!! It matters much more than your current disappointment and frustration!!!
Believe me the birth of your child in a harmony will give so much energy !!!
Looking forward to your next races! Good luck in chasing the best guys 💪👊
We don’t watch you because you win. We love you for how you overcome. Thanks for sharing the struggle and the journey. And thanks for being so kind to my kids in st George.
The way i see it you are a winer and a champ. When im tired, suffering on my race, in pain ready to quit because everything hurt i thought on the great LS mantra " No Limits " and like you say i embrace the pain and finish the job. Thanks amigo
Is this (or definitely sounds like) bye bye Norway Coach🤔 trust the long term process Lionel it definitely shows to work for them give it time🙏🏻🙏🏻
Legend, inspiring, driven when your back is against the wall. Keep it up. We are all here to support you dude . Philippians 4:13. “i can do all things through Christ who strengthens me”. Look up and keep doing the work👍🏻
"I'm totally fine with failure" As long as I gave it my all. I absolutely effin' LOVE IT. This is why Lionel inspires me
How many races can you push beyond what the bodies willing to give in a single year. Pick your battles. I would think Kona is asolute the prize and that should be the focus.
You nailed it! Too much stress, guy is breaking down amd now questioning everything again. He probably had covid during the race but didn’t realize it. Instead of taking a physical step back, going into deep isolation amd KONA focus…he’s pushing pushing pushing for this dumb collins cup thing. That’s two more weeks of stress then a huge race stress. I just listened to Mark Allen talk about his first three years in the sport before he met Phil Maffetone and it’s like Lionel needs a piece of this calm, positive long term growth attitude. His swimming can still improve and his running has gone off the rails this season. But he does t see it, discredits it all and is shitting on his effort and accomplishments because he’s now focused on the Norwegians instead of Jan. It’s not about DAVE SCOTT bro…focus internally on doing YOU!! F what Blu and Gustav are doing! You have all the Kona years….BE THE CONFIDENT ONE!!!
Talbot, any chance we can get a video from Erin’s pov detailing her experience through Lionel’s career? Would be an interesting video if she was interested in participating
This guys tenacity… the last minute is golden motivation.
Lionel being Lionel. The Champ in everyone’s books but his own!
Always rooting for you Lionel!! 🔥💪🏻 #nolimits
Lionel, some anecdotal feedback for you about Covid. I’m preparing for world kayak marathon champs and caught Covid 1 week after nationals. 1 week down, then 2 weeks where my normal 3L TDI engine was replaced with a 1.2L ecosport. But it comes back. Don’t panic, you will be good when Kona arrives.
Also I took some excellent information away from you on your last video where you said you didn’t hit your normal power numbers in training due to being at altitude and you also didn’t hit the numbers in the race. It shows that you have to hit the numbers in training otherwise you never hit them in the race. That is what I’m working towards right now in the gym and on the water.
Thanks for everything you do, us lesser athletes are learning so much from these videos👌
Train smarter, not harder. You are correct strong biker/runners win IRONMAN, the swim sets you up. Something that I have noticed watching you race or train, your limp isn’t present when you’re not fatigued. Keep focused on your dream, you can do it!
I’m a nobody, but I enjoy the energy you bring the sport on long course triathlon and IRONMAN. You remind me of the athlete’s I looked up to when I was an age grouper 20 years ago.
Be strong, train smarter, not harder!
The 100k distance in urban settings for PTO races is not your wheelhouse as you mentioned. The ITU guys are used to the quick transitions and super technical bike courses. Obviously you bleed time in the swim but you aren’t used to the technical bike courses so seem to push more power but are slowed by the cornering and other technical bits.
You might want to throw in more time outside pushing power while in a technical route.
Just my rambling thoughts.
Lionel -- You continue to inspire. Thank you for sharing your honest thoughts publically. You are a true champion!
Erin is literally such a good partner. She pushes Lionel so much. So many spouses would encourage people to lay of the gas or that it’s okay to relax but she is adamant and on his same page.
Also pregnant and carrying a massive fan while Lionel walks out with just his bag 😂
She’s definitely a girl boss. Keeps him grounded and will be a great momma. Would love to see a vide detailing how Erin deals with all of this, if she was willing!
@@alex31721able I'm happy that somebody else also noticed that XD
I just simply love how determined Lionel is to win against the best in the world, that drive is what is keeping this sport alive. Excited to watch you go full gas!
There's a massive difference between determined and obsession.. the later he seems to be showing dangerous signs of...that never ends well.
Eres un toro, Lionel, y los toros nunca se rinden. A por ellos 💪
Fuck yeah. This shit pumps me up and makes me want to go on an all out bike ride right now!!!
🔥🔥
baby on the way Sanders new crib Good to see everything coming together for the fam!!
Lionel, i am really rooting for you.. .Hope you find your best way to make it to your maximum potential, because you still are coming just a little short. Stick with the coach, learn and keep going forward, i think the altitude deprived you of maintaining power ... now you know... yous still haven't shown us your best...keep it up...
Thanks again for this wonderful video Talbot. I cannot help but write something in what I start to call the coaches corner 🥴. As a triathlete and coach I see the natural tendency to leave an approach when results dont come fast enough. I am not Iden so the change I am wrong regularly is probable, but I think its safe to say that staying with Iden, his approach and his numbers etc will bring the results. Especially since Blu is similar to Lionel I think. Just have faith and some patience…apart from this, Lionels behaviour is brilliant as always. Absolutely love it.
Its so hard not to root for this guy, so here i am rooting hard for you Lionel! You give them hell in Kona!
Fascinating. I wonder if Lionel's greatest limiter is lack of patience. That's what I've hearing in this, anyway. But I'm not there everyday, and I'm not under pressure about it, so what do I know.
Throw all your crap out for a month…no Garmin…no power….no equipment…go to the woods …find a lake…some great trails….take your trail bike ….spend time with Erin and focus on welcoming that new baby ….refocus on what is important and then come back…
My words...
"Why do you ask stupid questions?" Bahahaha! You're the man Lionel!
This dude makes me want to go out and smash it. Just what I needed. Awesome stuff
Hugely motivational Lionel. All the best at Collins Cup.
Impressive closing montage TC 👍
Lionel looks physically diminished compared to several years ago. The drive and passion are one thing but the endless training sessions, travel and competitor's lifestyle have taken a cumulative toll on his musculature and physiology. Take a proper break, recharge the batteries, rebuild the body and enjoy a birth and rebirth.
Amen. rest with intention vs illness or injury forcing you to reset. You have a family now so it may be time to reevaluate racing as much and focus on the major races like the Norwegians so you can peak and have great result vs just above average. you don't need stimulus sir, you need rest
I’ve really missed these old school Lionel vibes. Let’s go!!
Keep going Lionel!
But in a smart and scientific way👊🏽
I am a big fan from Germany! I was inspired by your story ! I also do triathlon but sometimes I get drawn into the bad hobbies. How did you manage to get out of it ?
Greetings
Form Hamburg
Always so inspiring, champ!
Take is easy is the best advice I see on here. Elite endurance athletes have to train constantly but take it easy if not it’s just constant deterioration after a certain point. Trust the process and let it happen. Zone 2 meta
To be up against Iden, Blumnedfelt, Frodeno and others is a tall order in any generation, remember where you came from Lionel, how you reached the heights, that keeps you grounded, humble...you start over analysing and start an obsessive drive to be like them (or beat them) then you've not asked yourself the harder questions, how did I get here, what is the objective. It's like a Quixotic mania fighting windmills for you'll never be satisfied and more importantly you'll never be happy...in anything you do.
You need to break that thinking.
I really love how you're only going for the big races and you're challenging yourself, even if it means losing, to compete against the best. I recently unsubscribed from Sam's channel because it got so demotivating trying to root for someone who only takes the small easy-money makers seriously and makes excuses to skip/bonk the big ones. Keep it up Lionel! You're an inspiration.
100% AGREE with the Woodway treadmill comment - they are annoying difficult at times. Imo waaaay harder than outside no doubt so I wouldn't worry about that.
How much feedback are you getting from your coach after your races?
They communicate every day. Also mikal thinks he should not go back to altitude.
@@TalbotCoxMedia It would be great to see some sort of discussion between Lionel / Mikal and hear Mikal's take on the go-forward training plan
“This is more than just making money to me.” That’s why we will always keep watching.
Much love Lionel
If I could like this video a million times, I would
I love what you do Lionel and wish you all the best… but man …. Trust the plan 🙈
You had your best year ever and made tremendous progress…. Be patient and trust the plan … Kona is the one big race … no limits 👍🤞🍀
You're making a big mistake here, I'm telling you. You basically trained like "give 120% every workout" for 11 years and failed, then you trained like the best in the world (Gustav, Kristian, Jan, Lucy, Laura etc.) for 6 months and failed and now you think that "120% training" is suddenly good? I don't know why I have to say this to a professional athlete, but your body needs time to get used to the new training - I would stick to science and the Norwegians.
He seems very frustrated.
You are putting in the work & will reap the rewards trust me
Love the ending!!! Buying a water bottle to support!!
You only all want to race the best guys. Hmm, should be "I only want to race WITH the best guys. Lionel, you are one of the main reasons why your competitors have stepped up their game. They know you will pummel them if given the chance. You are truly one of the best in this sport. I believe in you!
My vote : I’m just there for him good days bad days better decisions worse decisions. He’s a human. And also a super human. Lionel: Keep fighting for it. Keep building. Stay smart.
I like to see Lionel come back stronger, think he should take time off to rejuvenate the mind and body
Lol, that ending was on point. Where are you at btw, not back in tuscon?
First I am a huge fan of yours ! Lionel, I have a picture with you at my first EVER IMAZ, and have abstained from Alcohol for over 8 years, and you are one of the reasons for that. MY HONEST feedback might sting a bit, but I am speaking from the heart. Your attitude is either way positive , upbeat, confident or pathetic and whinny. Unfortunately, the field is TOO strong and your swimming IS the reason you are going through what you are now. You were damn near last in a very short swim last race, and that makes it virtually impossible for you to win...Kona has hit you hard twice, and my gut feeling is you might need reevaluate. PTO no, IM 140.6 maybe......I will always be a fan of yours. E
Couldn't agree more...emotional roller coaster...not healthy...will always be a huge fan of Lionel
Agreed. I have also thought Lionels running technique is off and looks unnatural, robotic like. Clearly he is a good runner but think if this was addressed he would be better. I apologies to Lionel in advance if this is due to a permenant injury
Pretty new here.. but why does Lionel refuse to fix his running technique? Has his hips broken at the waist instead of extended and lands way too far back on the foot.. and that over an entire marathon distance. He already trains hours upon hours everyday so why not incorporate 5 mins of technical work before every run? It's completely normal to have weird running technique, that's why professional runners generally do technical work with/after every warmup. Also targeting leg stiffness might help (e.g. through jump-roping). Endurance is clearly not the issue and work ethic isn't either. In athletics, the general rule is technique > speed > strength > endurance, writing off a suboptimal running technique as "natural" (or even "unchangeable") seems such a wasted opportunity for improvement (especially since it's a releatively easy and quick fix compared to improving aerobic capabilities etc.)
Lionel’s attitude is based off what clips I decide to use and the music I use. There is plenty of fluffy stuff I can put on there to make you think like is just so perfect. But at the end of the day we all have tough days and sessions. Have you ever came home from work and been upset? Don’t think that a 15 min video represents Lionel’s life. I edit them. I am with him daily. He by far the most positive and uplifting person I have ever been around. If you want me to name some athletes I have worked with that are the complete opposite I can lol.
@@retobunzli2088 he's said it many times in previous videos. He started running like this when he was in school and he's been doing it all his life. He doesn't feel the need to fix anything as his body has adapted and become the most efficient with his style. End of conversation ;)
Lionel is the man
So you parted ways with your coach Mikal? I thought it would take some time to let that training sink in and get better to the point where you will win against the Norseman; don't throw it down all the drain yet. Anyways, your work ethics are phenomenal, love the videos, very inspirational.
Is the true? Lionel has parted ways with Mikal?
@@macster1000 kinda sounds like it 🥺
Oh shit, is the lion once again changing directions.... wtf. the lactate control worked pre flagstaff, flagstaff elevation density fucked up the motoric unit... but still stimulated metabolic machinery for sure... just get back to what was pre.... this wont entail good kona campaign :( i see too many 2018-2019 flashbacks...
Ha! The man is back! Let's see...
I true inspiration to any and all sports enthusiasts... what ever the sport may be.
Lionel,
BIKE BIKE BIKE, RUN RUN RUN,,,,,, Swim 🤙
You are a f’ing beast on the bike, be a f’ing double beast, you can do it,,,,, a great runner, a magnificent runner, so be a double bike and running BEAST,,,,, I think you are a great athlete, you inspire me, I’m 56, was nearly 17 stone and I saw you, a training mad bike monster, I’m 12 stone now and pushing 10 to 12 hours a week biking, don’t f’ing let me down Lionel 🫵 you can do it 👊
Greetings from Calgary. Not sure if you're doing the US open in Dallas but the 2x1000m swim seems an improvement over the multiple loops in Edmonton, though still not the large out-and-back you prefer (the bike course doesn't look so great though). It might be a good test in terms of what you think went wrong. I think it was just the wrong course.
He is devoted to WIN, real sportsman!
I hope that you figure out the swimming thing. And please share it with us. My last race I was 4 minutes down on the swim in my age group. Finished 2nd in my age group. But I feel you. It's so frustrating. To work so hard and seems to be getting no where. I not sure what I need to do. Other than keep plugging away. If it was easy everyone would be doing it. Peace
Even the great powerful ocean doesn’t keep just coming in. It’s waves roll in, crash the shore with their energy then go back. Stay patient. Stay calm. Stay positive and catch the right wave in that’ll take you all the way up the shoreline.
Love Erin’s realness. She seems to wear the pants in the relationship. Gonna be a great mom to baby sanders. Cmon Lionel, eat an elephant in pieces, not one bite. Trust the process.
More specific training for swimming, so as not to spend as much energy on cycling and arrive with more energy at the run
The way this was edited took me down then up then I don’t know where emotionally. Loved the last comments about how poor results impacted earnings from sponsors potentially followed by advert to buy LS bottles. Big fan of the passion. Confused by the edits.
That's talbot narrative 🤷♂
I have a question for you, can someone explain which is the name of the earphones that Lionel use in the pool, and during the other training, just to understand the black one, the over ear which are connected behind the neck?for everyone who answer thank you!!!
Favorite athlete hands down!
Blow off the steam, get out the frustration, then go back to believing in yourself! The work has been done, now let your faith and self-belief carry you across the finish line in Kona. No Limits Lionel!