Thank you Lionel for mentioning Erin so much…it really honors her role in this win and what she brings to the table. You are setting a great example with the incredible amount of respect you show Erin. Congrats to both you and Erin on an amazing win.
An age grouper, I crossed the finish line of this race already feeling a high from the run. I walked up to my coach and immediately asked, "who won?!". When she said "Lionel", I was filled with so much joy that I cried. No one has been more of an inspiration to me, and nobody makes me happier to see succeed.
Hate that I can only hit the "like" button once. Aweseom recap and format. Talbot if you haven't watched the coverage go and take a look. When Lionel comes out of the water and the announcers hear the deficit is only 90 seconds back the male announcer flat out calls it for Lionel. Unapologeticially announces the race is his.
For a pro athlete, and one who has been at the top or up near the top consistently over many years, to hear the vulnerability of “mental breakdowns” and doubt and insecurity is really quite rare and LS should be applauded for speaking out about himself like that. Undoubtedly there are many others out there in all sorts of sports, or life in general, who need to hear that people that we hold so high are human too, and have moments that they need to dig deep within to overcome. Cheers LS!!! It was great to watch you win Oceanside!! Been a big fan for years even though I do not do Tri at all. Here at the fire station in Canada we always watch your videos and have been cheering you on through the years!! Cheers to Erin and your baby, Aqua Bear and to Talbot for great vids!!!!
100% and I was having doubts, having him losing focus last 2 years, but also since 2017, when he came 2nd and we all thought 2018 could be his year. So happy for him and his crew!!
It’s so interesting listening to this and hearing your perspective. From our view, you have never stopped training and you’ve been the most dedicated athlete in sport for these past 14 years. Really happy for you, your family, and your team for this win!
You are aware the whole "people like Lionel for his transparency" thing is really just a backhanded compliment, started by the GTN channel, that his critics/doubters give him. They say that as a way of discrediting him as an athlete and mocking him for his personality by making it out as if people don't actually follow him for his athletic capabilities and also to depict him as being like a dramatic child. It's not an actual compliment or anything his fans would say.
Hearing you talk about fear of failure really resonated with me. You inspired me to push myself in a marathon I ran today… to get out of my comfort zone and see what I could do. Also to be okay with however it played out. I had been planning to ‘run easy’ to start and ‘see how I felt’. F that… I went out at an ambitious but manageable pace from the beginning. I came at this race with a different mindset than I normally do… I PR’d the course by 10 minutes and made the podium in my age group. Thank you!!
From my deepest heart: congratulations, Lionel! I have been following your career and your videos for years and I believe from the bottom of my heart that nobody deserves to experience another upswing as much as you! Stay true to yourself and good luck! ❇✨🍀🍀
Congrats on a super performance. I watched the entire race on Outside+ and your win absolutely made my day. I have been following you for years. In fact, you were the inspiration way back for me to get back into triathlons and Ironmans after serious neck injury left me barely walking.
YES! I am so happy to see you put it all together on race day, to be so strong mentally! I knew you had it in you. You are such an emotional fighter! As a retired triathlete, your struggles and successes are so rewarding! Great to see the Lion roar! So inspiring! LFG!!!
These two have had more influence on the sport and the way we see athletes and the races than anybody in the past decade. So happy Lionel had a great race and there is more to come. Will never forget to ride along Queen K in 2017 WC Kona, when this a young guy on a scooter with a big camera (Talbot 🙂) joined our ride in the rain to do some shots.
100% true! a champion without charisma is "just" a good triathlete. same with Lucy Charles, did more with second places than Daniela with all her championships...in my humble opinion....
You are the man! Congratulations. So deserving. Stay as you are. I'll continue to keep my fingers crossed for you. This will be your season. greetings from Germany
Fellow Canadian here, and I'll be doing my first full ever in Lake Placid this year. Stoked that you're also doing it and looking forward to maybe meeting you there. Congrats on your great race in Oceanside. This is your year 💪 🦁 👊
You are a true and genuine champion, Lionel. Your humbleness and acknowledgement of the commitment Erin has made for you to achieve your burning desire is truly appreciated. Building a strong support team around you will fill you with positive energy, and confidence for future success. Congratulations. You earned this victory and deserve it on many levels. 🙌🏽🙏🏽👍🏽
I was almost in tears by the end of this interview. Following your journey and the way you tell it is so moving. You are so open and genuine. I will remember you for your story telling, your character, your relatability, and your journey and not so much for your results as great as they are. You are an incredibly talented athlete but your true talent is story telling and inspiring people.
Great to see LS get up with a win, well done bud! Although I do giggle a bit, pro's having a sook about how they have to work hard and all the stress. Take the weekend warriors, work a 9 to 5 then fit all three sports in around everything else and still come in sub 10hrs.
Great way to start the season! Never doubted the W it’s been really fun going through your journey post Agusta. What a 180. Looking forward to the next race. Great place to keep building from.
Loving the love after this race. I've enjoyed watching your journey over the years, but I won't lie that I've felt badly at how disappointed you've seemed about some of the results. So happy to see a happier result in this one! I'll be cheering you on in your next races! Good luck, enjoy the grind as best you can, and have fun!
At long last - focused races - about bloody time. Glad to see a pro attitude has delivered for you. What great validation of your true talent! Happy for you. Congratulations!👍 Oh, and I love this interview. No excuses, rock n roll - nerves and ready for action. As you said, shows you care. Loved the passion and openness. Great to hear - breath of fresh air.
Been cheering you on since the beginning of your channel, and this win feels like it meant more than your other wins. Love the motivation you provide to so many of us
Wow, again Talbot swinging over the fence. Great thinking adapting format to Lionel. This video cast is great. Next Netflix serie for Talbot! Great to see and feel the Lion alive and looking to kill again.
I will feel soo so so happy if Lionel wins Kona, if anyone deserves it, its him. Im rooting for you no matter what, stick to it - don’t give up! #nolimits
Awesome comments Lionel and great questions Talbot. Really inspiring. So glad that you're on the right path. Keep at it. I believe in you Lionel. It's because of you that I train and race triathlons. Thanks for all these videos.
Excellent raw and honest interview. The best and most in depth interview of any athlete I had ever heard. Down to earth which resonates with everyday people like ourselves ✅
Lionel’s view on what’s ‘tough’ is one of the many reasons he’s such an inspiration!!… so grounded, focussed, determined and despite all that, knows what’s truly important in life!… Having said that…. Go win the worlds this year, Lionel!! 💪🏼 🙌🏼
Lionel, LS, Talbot Cox and the rest of the team congratulations, yes. The most undoubtedly is the swim mark. Being less than a minute from the top 3-8 is profound. Ive mentioned the need for "open water swim sessions" still think that ...This oceanside swim tho showed a new element of progression!!! 🏊♂️💪
This is exactly why I love Lion - for being honest to him self and being able to speak it up in such a laconic manner ! For appreciating support team and especially Erica because this is true! Thanks for the love to this Journey ❤ Trust the process!
No matter how this all unfolds, the remainder of your pro career and what lies after, I want so want to be reading the book, Lionel Sanders, pursuit of greatness! You are an inspiration in sport and life!
Well done Lionel with the structure and the support you have can be a recipe to still win everything we are 100% behind you and your passion is still so strong ,there is no limit to how many times one can win 🏆🏆🏆
All the other pros giving it this isn’t my A race but secretly thinking that I’m gonna smash it. Then the Lion roars!! Great to see a great family guy doing amazing things. Would love to see the Sherpa era also!! 😂
In tears unashamedly...way to rock Oceanside LS! And OH HEY, cannot wait for IMLP! Will Becky be there to support you, too--I hope?! God bless your family's journey, Megan 🙏🙏
About fricking time for a race recap! What a race. Lionel obviously loves the sport beyond words because no matter what setbacks he's encountered, he just keeps at it and finds a way. Wouldn't it be great if this was his year to have the race of his life in Kona?
Well done Lionel, that wasn’t just a pb for you. It was for sure one the best all time triathlon performances of all competitors. Real Peak Performance. Maintain your momentum.
I think that you now have balance in your life with Erin and Levi, keep your team as they will stop you from burning out where you don't have the numb feeling, I'm so happy for you, when you hit the run say in your mind, run to Erin and Levi running to get to them...Good luck buddy
The Lion🦁 Never in doubt! #nolimits
Thank you Lionel for mentioning Erin so much…it really honors her role in this win and what she brings to the table. You are setting a great example with the incredible amount of respect you show Erin. Congrats to both you and Erin on an amazing win.
Wife can be a great asset or liability
exactly,this says a lot of him as a Person .💓💓💓💓
This video is my daily dose of relationship advice.
Are you Erin's brother or something?
@@bluemystic7501no just a big fan and triathlete who understands how family support can make or break your participation…..
An age grouper, I crossed the finish line of this race already feeling a high from the run. I walked up to my coach and immediately asked, "who won?!". When she said "Lionel", I was filled with so much joy that I cried. No one has been more of an inspiration to me, and nobody makes me happier to see succeed.
I have been checking youtube every 2h since Sunday looking for this video, let's goooo🔥🦁
No. LFGO!!!!!!
me tooooo🎉🎉🎉🎉
Enjoy 😂😂❤🎉
Hahaha- me too
Same
Love how humble and introspective Lionel is, and it’s great seeing Talbot in front of the camera!
Lionel is that guy
By far one of the best triathlon interviews ever. The Lion is here to stay 🦁
lol, he literally talks in this interview about his days being numbered
Hate that I can only hit the "like" button once. Aweseom recap and format. Talbot if you haven't watched the coverage go and take a look. When Lionel comes out of the water and the announcers hear the deficit is only 90 seconds back the male announcer flat out calls it for Lionel. Unapologeticially announces the race is his.
Link to video?
@@iamthomasyates it was a live feed from Outdoor. Not sure if there's a snipit of it anywhere.
I know thousands are like me sitting in front of this video with tears in their eyes thinking: "thats my guy!" thx lionel thx talbot
For a pro athlete, and one who has been at the top or up near the top consistently over many years, to hear the vulnerability of “mental breakdowns” and doubt and insecurity is really quite rare and LS should be applauded for speaking out about himself like that. Undoubtedly there are many others out there in all sorts of sports, or life in general, who need to hear that people that we hold so high are human too, and have moments that they need to dig deep within to overcome. Cheers LS!!! It was great to watch you win Oceanside!! Been a big fan for years even though I do not do Tri at all. Here at the fire station in Canada we always watch your videos and have been cheering you on through the years!! Cheers to Erin and your baby, Aqua Bear and to Talbot for great vids!!!!
Well said ❤!!!
Brilliant Lionel. Your our hero and reason why I still race at 58🎉
Seeing Lionel win made me so happy. Been following the journey for a long time. Pretty epic
100% and I was having doubts, having him losing focus last 2 years, but also since 2017, when he came 2nd and we all thought 2018 could be his year.
So happy for him and his crew!!
Impressive man, very impressive.
Lets get it Lion!
The lion is back 🔥
Lionel and Talbot have done so much for triathlon with their videos. This format is so much better than a podcast. Thank you!
It’s so interesting listening to this and hearing your perspective. From our view, you have never stopped training and you’ve been the most dedicated athlete in sport for these past 14 years. Really happy for you, your family, and your team for this win!
Love the e new structure!!! Will definitely listen to a two hour long podcast of Lionel
Way to go Lionel. Awesome to see the most deserving athlete take the win!!! Rooting for you to go all the way. Congratulations!!!
Lionel is so transparent. Gotta root for him! Go Lionel! Glad to see you back where you know you can be!
You are aware the whole "people like Lionel for his transparency" thing is really just a backhanded compliment, started by the GTN channel, that his critics/doubters give him. They say that as a way of discrediting him as an athlete and mocking him for his personality by making it out as if people don't actually follow him for his athletic capabilities and also to depict him as being like a dramatic child. It's not an actual compliment or anything his fans would say.
Way to go Lionel! It's so good to see you back chasing your potential and standing on the top of the podium amongst a very very competitive field.
Hearing you talk about fear of failure really resonated with me. You inspired me to push myself in a marathon I ran today… to get out of my comfort zone and see what I could do. Also to be okay with however it played out. I had been planning to ‘run easy’ to start and ‘see how I felt’. F that… I went out at an ambitious but manageable pace from the beginning. I came at this race with a different mindset than I normally do… I PR’d the course by 10 minutes and made the podium in my age group. Thank you!!
From my deepest heart: congratulations, Lionel! I have been following your career and your videos for years and I believe from the bottom of my heart that nobody deserves to experience another upswing as much as you! Stay true to yourself and good luck! ❇✨🍀🍀
Congrats on a super performance. I watched the entire race on Outside+ and your win absolutely made my day. I have been following you for years. In fact, you were the inspiration way back for me to get back into triathlons and Ironmans after serious neck injury left me barely walking.
YES! I am so happy to see you put it all together on race day, to be so strong mentally! I knew you had it in you. You are such an emotional fighter! As a retired triathlete, your struggles and successes are so rewarding! Great to see the Lion roar! So inspiring! LFG!!!
These two have had more influence on the sport and the way we see athletes and the races than anybody in the past decade. So happy Lionel had a great race and there is more to come. Will never forget to ride along Queen K in 2017 WC Kona, when this a young guy on a scooter with a big camera (Talbot 🙂) joined our ride in the rain to do some shots.
100% true! a champion without charisma is "just" a good triathlete. same with Lucy Charles, did more with second places than Daniela with all her championships...in my humble opinion....
Congratulations.. enjoy and use this energy for the next races. We are on the right way. Lovely greetings to all from Germany
You are the man! Congratulations. So deserving. Stay as you are. I'll continue to keep my fingers crossed for you. This will be your season. greetings from Germany
What an example of relentless work and determination! Absolutely love following and watching you. Looking forward to the next races 🙂
Fellow Canadian here, and I'll be doing my first full ever in Lake Placid this year. Stoked that you're also doing it and looking forward to maybe meeting you there. Congrats on your great race in Oceanside. This is your year 💪 🦁 👊
It’s great to hear how relaxed during the race you seemed. Nothing seemed to upset you or put you off. Great mental attitude
You are a true and genuine champion, Lionel. Your humbleness and acknowledgement of the commitment Erin has made for you to achieve your burning desire is truly appreciated. Building a strong support team around you will fill you with positive energy, and confidence for future success. Congratulations. You earned this victory and deserve it on many levels. 🙌🏽🙏🏽👍🏽
Thank you Lionel for everything you do for the sport!
I was almost in tears by the end of this interview. Following your journey and the way you tell it is so moving. You are so open and genuine. I will remember you for your story telling, your character, your relatability, and your journey and not so much for your results as great as they are. You are an incredibly talented athlete but your true talent is story telling and inspiring people.
Thanks so much Lionel for your candid reflections - you’ve got a refreshing no BS way of expressing yourself - and super happy for you! Congrats!🎉
Never clicked a video so fast, the best news I've heard in ages. Lionel 2024 going to be crazy.
So well-spoken. Loved seeing you succeed in Oceanside
Great to see LS get up with a win, well done bud! Although I do giggle a bit, pro's having a sook about how they have to work hard and all the stress. Take the weekend warriors, work a 9 to 5 then fit all three sports in around everything else and still come in sub 10hrs.
Great way to start the season! Never doubted the W it’s been really fun going through your journey post Agusta. What a 180. Looking forward to the next race. Great place to keep building from.
This video is 34 minutes of wonderful content. I love it through and through!
Lionel .... looking super fit! Great to see this and hear about it from the man himself, nice video & interview.
With all the pain in the world right now I really appreciate you putting a “rough year” into context. You do have a hood life sir and you earned it :)
I have been watching your videos for years. I am so happy to see this mental side from you, Lionel. I’m so happy for you and your team on this win.
Yeah ! “Would love to work with people to achieve their peak one day” can’t wait for that, coach !! Love the attitude, very inspiring
Great work Lionel, Erin and Talbot. Great teamwork and I look forward to the whole group having a successful year.
Loving the love after this race. I've enjoyed watching your journey over the years, but I won't lie that I've felt badly at how disappointed you've seemed about some of the results. So happy to see a happier result in this one! I'll be cheering you on in your next races! Good luck, enjoy the grind as best you can, and have fun!
One of the best performances and post-race videos I ever watched! What a champ! 🐐
Also been waiting for this video since Sunday ! Congrats on the win !
Don’t think I’ve ever been so excited for a TH-cam video
So good to see that swiming after so much hardwork. That was the race Lionel deserved
very motivational video. Congrats Lionel and Talbot for this amazing content
Congrats Lionel! Amazing performance, great mentality! You'll persevere! God Bless
Lionel, you remain such an inspiration to me in my recovery journey. Thank you for always keeping it real.
So pumped for you and your team! And I love the Sanders-Long relationship so much
At long last - focused races - about bloody time. Glad to see a pro attitude has delivered for you. What great validation of your true talent! Happy for you. Congratulations!👍
Oh, and I love this interview. No excuses, rock n roll - nerves and ready for action. As you said, shows you care. Loved the passion and openness. Great to hear - breath of fresh air.
So inspiring and honest. I just want to finish my first sprint tri this weekend. Can't wait for st george.
Been cheering you on since the beginning of your channel, and this win feels like it meant more than your other wins.
Love the motivation you provide to so many of us
Thanks! I love your storytelling about the race! I love learning from your ace experience champ. Congrats, champ!
Cool calm and collected. Well done Lionel.
Wow, again Talbot swinging over the fence. Great thinking adapting format to Lionel. This video cast is great. Next Netflix serie for Talbot! Great to see and feel the Lion alive and looking to kill again.
thank you, Lionel…no other words would mean what I feel after listening to you right now. You’re such an inspiration!
Love the format, just a good old fashioned chat. I hope the rest of the season goes well!
Super proud of you man! All the work and discipline is paying off
I will feel soo so so happy if Lionel wins Kona, if anyone deserves it, its him. Im rooting for you no matter what, stick to it - don’t give up! #nolimits
Huge congrats on the win🏆 Fantastic racing💪
Awesome recap Lionel.. sounds like you should add to your mantra, NO LIMITS & NO EXCUSES… I’ll buy some!!
Great perspective, Lionel, in clarifying “rough.” As a paying age-grouper for the past 15 years, you are my hero. Keep on winning!!
You always keep it real. Great race Lionel!
It’s called Beast Mode and you had it buddy!!! Nice work man.
So awesome that he’s talking about Erin and family as a team, it’s incredibly inspiring!!
Great interview from a man who has really found wisdom in this sport.
Hell yeah! So inspiring. I like this new post-race podcast style.
Awesome comments Lionel and great questions Talbot. Really inspiring. So glad that you're on the right path. Keep at it. I believe in you Lionel. It's because of you that I train and race triathlons. Thanks for all these videos.
Extracting what you have on a day giving your full potential are different things…. That was powerful
Excellent raw and honest interview. The best and most in depth interview of any athlete I had ever heard. Down to earth which resonates with everyday people like ourselves ✅
Lionel’s view on what’s ‘tough’ is one of the many reasons he’s such an inspiration!!… so grounded, focussed, determined and despite all that, knows what’s truly important in life!…
Having said that…. Go win the worlds this year, Lionel!!
💪🏼 🙌🏼
Lionel, LS, Talbot Cox and the rest of the team congratulations, yes.
The most undoubtedly is the swim mark. Being less than a minute from the top 3-8 is profound. Ive mentioned the need for "open water swim sessions" still think that ...This oceanside swim tho showed a new element of progression!!! 🏊♂️💪
This is exactly why I love Lion - for being honest to him self and being able to speak it up in such a laconic manner ! For appreciating support team and especially Erica because this is true!
Thanks for the love to this Journey ❤
Trust the process!
No matter how this all unfolds, the remainder of your pro career and what lies after, I want so want to be reading the book, Lionel Sanders, pursuit of greatness! You are an inspiration in sport and life!
This is your year
You got this
Well done Lionel with the structure and the support you have can be a recipe to still win everything we are 100% behind you and your passion is still so strong ,there is no limit to how many times one can win 🏆🏆🏆
All the other pros giving it this isn’t my A race but secretly thinking that I’m gonna smash it. Then the Lion roars!! Great to see a great family guy doing amazing things. Would love to see the Sherpa era also!! 😂
So happy for this win for Lionel!
Great to see you back at the top, I bet the guys that you beat were pleased you beat them.
Dude, you are such an honest, authentic person. Love watching your videos and I really wish you, finish Kona on P1.
In tears unashamedly...way to rock Oceanside LS! And OH HEY, cannot wait for IMLP! Will Becky be there to support you, too--I hope?! God bless your family's journey, Megan 🙏🙏
We love you Lionel, what an amazing inspiration for me. “Overcoming fear and risk it all, fully dedicated” 🙏
Well done Lionel! Really pleased for you.
Great race and great interview from a Professional TH-camr
Lionel you’re the best we love you! 💪🏼 I so wanna do an IronMan now 😅 this just gives me so much energy 🤩
About fricking time for a race recap! What a race. Lionel obviously loves the sport beyond words because no matter what setbacks he's encountered, he just keeps at it and finds a way. Wouldn't it be great if this was his year to have the race of his life in Kona?
Wow, what an inspiration 🏊🚲🏃♂️ Cannot wait to see what the season brings 😉
Congrats on the win!
That was awesome! I love the bits about being dedicated to something. Very powerful.
Well done Lionel, that wasn’t just a pb for you. It was for sure one the best all time triathlon performances of all competitors. Real Peak Performance. Maintain your momentum.
The GOAT! A well deserved win. Couldn’t be happier for Lionel man.
I think that you now have balance in your life with Erin and Levi, keep your team as they will stop you from burning out where you don't have the numb feeling, I'm so happy for you, when you hit the run say in your mind, run to Erin and Levi running to get to them...Good luck buddy
So happy for you and your team, Lionel IS back 🔥! We hardly believe you still can beat the young fast guys ! You are the 🐐 in our sport 💪
Did him dirty with the zooming into the pee spot 😅 11:51
he zoomed into his wedding ring
So great to see Lionel get that win
Great vid and interview Talbot fomat is excellent 👌