My Thoughts After the 2019 Ironman World Championship

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[timob]

LS is a world class warrior I can't imagine what he was going thru when he says he was miserable. You are still my idol, keep inspiring

[BakuPL]

- Are you having fun?
- No
- Me neither


Lionel, you get me everytime

[islanderITA]

I was probably checking my phone every hour for the past week to see if you uploaded a video. You are a true inspiration and a true warrior, thank you.

[CoachMattPowered]

"Ive never performed well in a hot race" Got 2nd in Kona

[mariemeyer]

It is amazing how you quickly objectively assess where you are and move forward. You are an inspiration. Please keep the vlogs going on your journey. It helps so many people.

[triingatgolf]

Saw you and Alistair running together as I was headed out to the Energy Lab. I had a similar situation regarding nutrition when the volunteers misplaced my special needs bag on the bike. It cost me 600 calories of my nutrition and I didn't adapt well to that. Honor to share the course with you. I have no doubt you'll come back stronger and faster.

[AllKinaTing]

still my #1 Triathlete
PLEASE get an experienced coach Lionel. That might be the last piece of the puzzle.
You have EVERYTHING else.
I watch these races solely to see you crush it. You deserve it, get an experienced coach.

[RyanHumiston]

Obviously not the impact you wanted to have but I appreciate you breaking down what happened.

Did my first half Ironman this year and overheated on the run and felt very similar to what you described.

Nice to know it’s a very preventable problem.

Also there is a very sweet camaraderie built from two people just suffering to make it through, loved that story.

[PrlJmmr]

That was gutsy. It was a long shot to get there and I really feel for you given how you made some errors with respect to nutrition. Please get a coach sooner than later. This will help with organizing priorities and not forgetting them - you will have more energy to train rather than burn cycles on mistakes and doubt. You are inspirational and it would be amazing to see you succeed the way you want to.

We are still with you!

[TriathlonDan]

You're still the BOSS Lionel. Respect.

[moizinho_gab]

Lionel you're good boi! I don't think you realize how many people are positively impacted by you. Keep going man, we will always be here cheering for you. Now go play some golf.

[brookeac]

It’s crazy how many of these comments are so single focused on a coach when Lionel addresses that in the video...he filled the void and it didn’t work out so the next step is to fill the void with someone who is a better fit. So many people here are keyboard warriors. I appreciate the honesty and raw self introspection that LS is willing to show to the world.

[rogerc]

You can be a coach when you’re done racing. You don’t need to be one now.

[andrewgrenville]

Seems Lionel needs to remember three things but he can only ever remember two of them at one time. I look forward to next year when he tells us he nailed his nutrition but forgot to have an off season whilst racing 70.3s every 6 weeks.

[davidmurray]

Most pro athletes stop when there is no money in the race. You never quit. It's why I love to follow your channel. You are such a legend Lionel, and the way you let us in on your experiences, good and especially bad... Humbling. Fan for life buddy.

[jakeguello]

if there is one thing I am learning from watching your videos, its the nutrition. Its hard to believe how important it is to just drink water. Keep it man! you're an inspiration to all of us!!!

[pedrodiaz]

Dude, nothing but respect. A big piece of moving forward, is realizing your deficiencies and adjusting your plan to makeup for them. Can’t wait to see how you do next year in Kona!

[PHpengkhianatnegara]

<3


Man.... I'm was a stoner
Got Acl, Pcl, and just broke my right wrist (while entering a race)


Your videos keep inspiring me. Held your head up. Even though u not winning the Kona 2019
You still winning all these youtube hearts.

[tennvtxr]

Remember that you had a GREAT effort coming off of a MAJOR injury, so CONGRATULATIONS on your finish. As I stated last year, I think you are a ROCKSTAR that I enjoy following. We have similar taste and need to share playlists. I really wish I could see you team up with one coach and see what happens vs self coaching. Best of luck and PLEASE consider trusting a coach you believe in and see what happens trusting a coach. Stay strong, stay positive and keep on truckin.

[plantsthewin]

I just love his honesty and vulnerability. Starting to become one of my favorite athletes.