I don't think we can make this assumption about whose injuries are worse. Certainly Matt's injury and Tim's injury looked more gruesome than a sacral fracture but we don't really know. Little things that affect posture, symmetry, and ultimately balances/imbalances can be series of chain events wrecking havoc on an athlete's ability to bounce back.
FWIW, I was watching a Lionel video last night while eating dinner and it just reminded of how much I like the guy. But he has also admitted that he has had a problem with substance abuse. For that reason I have always looked at Lionel being Lionel's worst enemy and somewhat replacing one addiction for another. Having lived with many professional athletes and dated some I do think I have a keen understanding of elite athletes, their mindsets, their struggles. Watching the recent videos, he looks beaten up, worn down, and now is going to have stay down. It is only March when this happened. A comeback certainly won't be easy, and as much as the physical component will be a challenge for Lionel, I think the more difficult challenge will be the mental/psychological aspect. In addition, in his lastest videos he already talks about how he is not recovering in general like he used to. That was always one of Lionel's greatest weapon according to Barrie Shipley. That can be an addition to the mental roadblock he might have to cope with.
Looking forward, I would never bet against Lionel as I know he uses this as fuel to be better. And I know he values feedback even if he doesn't take it to heart. And fwiw, I consider a Lionel a friend and I hope he would consider me to be one, but then again I am known for being very blunt. If I was him I would take this extremely seriously as I could see it as a career ending injury. But it could also be the fuel to take him to the next level.
Has Lionel already qualified for Kona? If not I would just pass on Hawaii this year. He is still young, no need to rush the process.
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FWIW, I was watching a Lionel video last night while eating dinner and it just reminded of how much I like the guy. But he has also admitted that he has had a problem with substance abuse. For that reason I have always looked at Lionel being Lionel's worst enemy and somewhat replacing one addiction for another. Having lived with many professional athletes and dated some I do think I have a keen understanding of elite athletes, their mindsets, their struggles. Watching the recent videos, he looks beaten up, worn down, and now is going to have stay down. It is only March when this happened. A comeback certainly won't be easy, and as much as the physical component will be a challenge for Lionel, I think the more difficult challenge will be the mental/psychological aspect. In addition, in his lastest videos he already talks about how he is not recovering in general like he used to. That was always one of Lionel's greatest weapon according to Barrie Shipley. That can be an addition to the mental roadblock he might have to cope with.
Looking forward, I would never bet against Lionel as I know he uses this as fuel to be better. And I know he values feedback even if he doesn't take it to heart. And fwiw, I consider a Lionel a friend and I hope he would consider me to be one, but then again I am known for being very blunt. If I was him I would take this extremely seriously as I could see it as a career ending injury. But it could also be the fuel to take him to the next level.
Has Lionel already qualified for Kona? If not I would just pass on Hawaii this year. He is still young, no need to rush the process.
Save: $50 on Speed Hound Recovery Boots | $20 on Air Relax| $100 on Normatec| 15% on Most Absorbable Magnesium
Blogs: Best CHEAP Zwift / Bike Trainer Desk | Theragun G3 vs $140 Bivi Percussive Massager | Normatec Pulse 2.0 vs Normatec Pulse | Speed Hound vs Normatec | Air Relax vs Normatec | Q1 2018 Blood Test Results | | Why HED JET+ Is The BEST value wheelset
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Thomas Gerlach: Apr 17, 19 15:46