One thing that stood out to me was when he was talking about the mirrors set up around his treadmill and how he has been focusing on his run form, specifically in the second half of the marathon. According to him, his form only falters in the second half but his strange limping type gait is usually noticeable right out of T2? From the brief clip in this video (12:50) it looks like his form has actually improved!
You know, I was watching this and enjoying it a lot (I really love watching pain cave videos, weird, I know, but that’s my personal space at home that I love!) and aside from the high quality video, I paused at one point and thought - wow, Lionel is really comfortable and GOOD on camera! I think he’s got enough practice now that he’s really natural at going on long expositions without boring the viewer or seeming forced. The video is nearly one continuous take (I think) so pretty impressive that he goes through it all so smoothly and in an entertaining way no less. Props to him - I hope he hears this and realizes that he can leverage his camera-friendly skills to use many years down to road when he’s not racing pro anymore to commentate, etc in the tri world.
I also have to admit - my Zwift setup is better than his! But 12-17hrs/wk on Zwift for me - no freaking way! Glad to see a top pro with the same love of Zwift I have as well - it’s been hands down the best, most fun thing I’ve done as a time-strapped dad AGer who doesn’t have the scheduling time to go on long outdoor group/club rides. Has def made my training not only more fun, but more effective, win/win. Not even joking I almost feel “life before Zwift and life after Zwift” just like he claims!
I spend 3 days a month with Lionel and record / get photos for sponsors and his brand while he works out. I edit and do all the posting my self. Lionel does nothing but be himself. Haha out of all the athletes I have ever worked with I can say for a fact Lionel spends the least amount of time on social media. Haha I love people like you such a hater but still watching! â¤ï¸
Love your videos… but I’m wondering how his running is coming along, and what races are on the calendar. Are you allowed to tell us? It looks like he is still “babying” the injury. That could be a very smart move, but it makes me wonder if it is troubling him or if he is just playing it safe. Any allowable info would be appreciated.
Hey man, unfortunately, I am not in a position to speak for the athletes. I just show up to their houses record the content and post on their youtube for them. I know about as much as you guys know. As far as racing I think all his eggs in the Kona basket pending his body and sacrum injury and listening to it. He is definitely babying his injury. I mean he broke his sacrum. The last thing you want to do is rush back into racing on an injury that big. From what I can see the long term is more important to these athletes like Sanders, Frodo, and Ben taking things slow and making sure they’re 100% before they start the heavy lifting and racing.
Thanks, man I appreciate it. I always love hearing feedback on videos. My goal is to just bring more media and coverage to the sport. I remember following cycling and Triathlon when I was younger. Everything I could find behind the scenes I loved to watch. At the end of the day, I am grateful Lionel gives us this much access to his personal and professional life. Could you imagine if we got to critique and see all of Jans training ahead of his fracture last year? Lionel is an open book and has set the standard as far a media and access to the athletes. Right now he is in a pretty tough spot because I think he is out of things to say and just wants to get on the start line and race. I mean these athletes live for that start gun to go off and when they’re not able to it just builds up. I’m glad you liked the video. I was just trying to do something different to make time go by until he is able to get on that start line again.
Have you personally spoken with him and has he told you he does not have a run coach (form), strength coach, and swim coach he is not only working with but also seeing? Or are you just gathering your “Opinion” with what he shows you online? You should hire a PI. You would be surprised.
I was going to chastise you for there not being a mirror in the curl rack and then I saw the mirror as you went back to the curl rack and then to the stretch cage.
Have you personally spoken with him and has he told you he does not have a run coach (form), strength coach, and swim coach he is not only working with but also seeing? Or are you just gathering your “Opinion” with what he shows you online? You should hire a PI. You would be surprised.
All we can do is speculate based on his blogs, youtube channel, interviews and race results. If he says that he’s been on the couch for 3 weeks, depressed, playing video games till 2am, then we have to assume that is fact and base our opinions on that. I’m a fan of Lionel Sanders and would love to see him succeed, win Kona etc but when you are a fan of someone, it frustrates and disappoints you when they fail, hence the reason people like Hutch and myself will criticise him. We want him to win and when he continually makes rookie errors or odd decisions regarding his training, diet or whatever, a fan is going to get pissed. Someone that is apathetic or blindly supports him no matter what he does, is not a fan.
I personally think he needs to work on his mental strength, but again that is based on a couple of 5 minute youtube videos, not even a snapshot into someones life… He could totally have his shit together, I have no fucking idea.
Have you personally spoken with him and has he told you he does not have a run coach (form), strength coach, and swim coach he is not only working with but also seeing? Or are you just gathering your “Opinion” with what he shows you online? You should hire a PI. You would be surprised.
Talbot, you can not come on here and talk about how open and transparent The Colonel has been, and then mention you’ve been slacking on showing EVERYTHING he does. Every minute. Every day! SHAME!!
You should hire a PI. You would be surprised.