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[@siljevaule9334]

I was really sick with anorexia and used triathlon as my motivation to get my life back! And now 2 years later I’m ready for my first 70.3

[@LucyCharlesBarclay]

That’s amazing 🤩 so glad that you found triathlon! Good luck in your first 70.3 🍀

[@CjayeMedia]

So awesome! Congratulations.

[@siljevaule9334]

@@LucyCharlesBarclay ❤️

[@siljevaule9334]

@@CjayeMedia I’m doing Elsinore and Sandnes:)

[@tuckersinntriathlonshow2360]

I've had 5 lung surgeries, 1 heart surgery, and I need a new heart valve and a 4.6 anurasym fixed soon, and back and neck surgery. I'm still training hard for 2 half ironman's and one full ironman. The two half's are Coeur d Alene, and Maple Valley, and my full is in Penticton. We are definitely inspired by your story and your never give up attitude. In fact I was on the treadmill running 5 miles watching your story. Hope to meet you one of these days.

[@rogernelson3037]

Lucy thanks for the video and the invitation to share recovery stories. I'm a 62 year old 5 time Ironman. Last summer while training for my 6th I was hit by a car that ran a red light. I have no memory of the crash. The police report puts my body 50 feet from the point of impact. My lower leg exploded by the force of the collision and I was left with a severed artery, fractured femur, wrenched ACL, separated pelvis, 6 broken ribs, punctured lung, and TBI that has left me with double vision when I look to the right. 3 weeks on trauma floor of the hospital, 6 surgeries, and 10 months of rehab later I'm able to run with a carbon fiber brace, ride, and swim. Damage to my peroneal nerve has left lower left my leg numb and with drop foot, but at the 11 month mark I'm doing an olympic distance triathlon. Thankful to be alive. I'll go from competing to participating and I'll feel like the biggest winner in the race.

[@megmikerodriguez6011]

Over a decade ago I developed runner's knee that didn't improve with almost two years of PT and knee surgery. My surgeon warned I'd probably have to retire my running shoes (serious depression battle with that news), but suggested I cross train and see what happened. I started biking and eventually swimming...and my running came back gradually as well, praise God! I battled horrible panic attacks in the water, but decided to face the fear and signed up for a "one and done" sprint tri (in 2017) just to say I survived one. Well here I am in 2022 training for my first Ironman at 50 years young! I rocked my 70.3 last summer, finally after several covid shutdown setbacks. I thank God for my injury which led me into this amazing tri journey! Praying for you, Lucy and family... God bless, Megan

[@sarabt]

Wow! This is so amazing. Good job

[@megmikerodriguez6011]

@@sarabt thanks so much! It can feel a bit overwhelming some weeks when I look at the training schedule and everything else I need to do...but the focus just needs to shift back to one day, one workout, one moment at a time. God's got this! ~Megan

[@chrismaffei8510]

18 months back I had a very bad accident at work, walked into the corner of a scaffolding, burst a blood vessel in my leg. Had to have a surgery (compartment syndrome) 48 stitches in my right leg. I am a massive cyclist. Wasn’t sure I was ever going to ride a bike again. Last month I was in Mallorca on a training camp (500 miles in the week, 31,000 ft of climbing) from the beginning of this year 4,500 miles and I am now racing.

[@TemaSurfer]

I've been playing basketball for over 20 years and one morning I couldn't get out of bed due to back pain. MRI showed several hernias. I can't live without basketball, so for 3 years I swam in the pool and did special gymnastics for the back. Now I swim, run and play basketball again every day and I'm happy

[@Irongameholic]

In 2012 my mom committed suicide and in 2013 my brother. So I've decided to take the mindset of "Never Give Up". Long story short, I've competed in the Munga MTB event in South Africa which they state as one of the hardest races, 1177km self navigation on Gravel roads. I came 3rd in 2020 (Dec) after Covid and used your Zwift rides as training. My first race was in 2016 on a borrowed mountain bike. Thanks for sharing the videos to keep us motivated. I'm struggle with a Calve injury now (running).

[@LucyCharlesBarclay]

Thank you for sharing your story ❤️ you should be proud of how much you’ve been able to achieve by believing in yourself- amazing work 🙏

[@theevilspanky]

I used to weigh 300 plus pounds, I am down to 155-160. I had several health issues; numbness on feet, pre-diabetic, black lines on neck and folds, bumps on skin (cholesterol deposits). There was times when I just wanted to give up. It was a long journey....first got into running, then cycling. Have not swam yet but will soon, then on my way to a triathlon. I discovered your channel from GTN and GCN. Greetings from Texas.

[@Zwift]

We are so glad to hear about the improvements 🧡 Stay positive Lucy and we can't wait to see you back on the start line 🤩

[@LucyCharlesBarclay]

Thank you!! 🧡🧡🔥

[@ebhkkc1]

8 years ago, I was an alcoholic. I quit alcohol and tobacco in one day ! 12 months later, I completed my FIRST 140.6 Ironman in Arizona. My life changed forever. You will be back soon. You are young and doing the right thing by not rushing the process.

[@gemmakillick1506]

I had a stoke at 17 which took me out of competitive Canoe slalom completely, 4 years later after learning to walk and talk again I completed my first 70.3 with the next one in 3 weeks. The human body in phenomenal in repair and adaptation. Without this set back I wouldn’t have found tri or realised what can actually be achieved 🧡

[@LucyCharlesBarclay]

Incredible story Gemma, we admire you perseverance & so happy that you found triathlon ❤️

[@5mattcolour]

When I was age 9 I had a major frontal lobe brain injury following an accident when skiing. I was put in an induced coma for 12 weeks and given a very poor prognosis. I spent almost half a year off school in hospitals in both France where it happened and back home in the UK. I then spent over 2 years learning how to speak, write, walk and basically function again. Made a good recovery, completed my A Levels, went to university, graduated with honours, and am now 30, starting my Masters degree, work as a clinician for the NHS, have a great partner, own a nice house, and have a fantastic life. I competed in track & field, distance running and triathlons in my teens and twenties, and continue to compete for fitness. Doing my first Ironman 70.3 next year. Whenever I have a setback in life or injury I look back on what I've been through and overcome already, and know that I can physically and mentally overcome anything and come back stronger. 💪🏼

[@maddawoo]

Hi Lucy! I’m a 50-54 AGer in Houston Texas. I had a bad bicycle accident on 13 January this year whilst training for Ironman Texas. Shattered my L collarbone, broke all my ribs on the left side, and cut my right quadriceps muscle to the bone through the quad and patellar tendons. Had surgery to repair my collarbone and have a plate in there now & took about 75 stitches inside and out to fix my leg. It’s been an excruciating 4 months of rehab both physically and mentally. My mental health really suffered. Going from training every day to being completely unable to do any physical activity was devastating. However, I was cleared last week by my surgeon to being reintroducing SBR and that news felt like the weight of the world was lifted off my shoulders. My mood immediately improved! I had a short bike session this week on SYSTM, a short pool session, and a run on my treadmill with the Lever system. I also use the fluid running system like you showed in this video! I have Memphis 70.3 on my calendar 1 October so, fingers crossed, I’ll rebuild my fitness and have a glorious comeback that day!! I love your positivity and enjoy watching your videos. Can’t wait to watch you race again! Cheers love! P.S. give Lola a kiss from me and tell her I love her. ❤️😘

[@Ivan_Nano]

After I run a full marathon without any training at age 21 to prove to myself that the mind can overcome the limitations of the body, I injured my knees so badly that I couldn't run again. For 13 years I've been trying to heal my knees. 10 MRI's, physical therapy, literally I tried everything and still couldn't run for more than 5 minutes without my knees flaring up. I gave up for a few years, and 3 years ago I decided I'm going to fully heal it, no matter what. I can't even describe the amount of things I've done, but these have been the craziest three years of my life trying to heal my knees, dedicating from 2 to 8 hours a day doing all sorts of things with specialists, gym, etc. Finally I was able to start running a little bit, and throughout this time I managed to rump up my running and biking. Now, against all odds and only through the mere act of not giving up, I'm 6 weeks away from running my first full Ironman distance in Austria on July 3rd. Never, never, NEVER GIVE UP!

[@TheNicolls]

In February 2019, I was diagnosed with glandular fever and I was told to pretty much give up on my hopes of having a swim season. I prioritised nutrition and recovery so much that in 2.5 months I was given the all clear to start easing back into training. That year I qualified for my first ever British Nationals despite doctors saying that I wouldn't even get to swim.

[@DP-sh3nk]

Thats awesome congrats!!!

[@after4091]

I am living it right now. I have a somewhat rare medical condition call Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension. I had a stent placed in a vein in my head with the hopes of getting off medication that dehydrates me, hoping that also meant I can one day complete a full Ironman. Unfortunately, I have experienced a set back that only occurs in 1-2 people for every 1,000 that has the procedure. My stent is 50% blocked, I am now managing on multiple blood thinners. I took a couple days to process the news and am more focused than I have ever been in my life. I have lost 9 lbs in the last month, starting logging my meals (something I swore I would never do), I am on a regular swim schedule (where I also water jog), daily walks and starting riding my bike again. Since I am managing this on multiple blood thinners I switched to regular pedals on my bike and bike paths to be safe.

[@vickiselby6450]

In 2013 I was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Went through chemo. I was a runner and determined to run through it. Not possible though. After 2 years recovery, re- trained as a teacher, had my 3rd child and gave triathlon a go and now, this year I’m racing for GB age group sprint Tri!!. Triathlon has saved me mentally and physically.

[@alanswain7868]

Back in 2009 my partner had kidney failure, by 2010 she needed a transplant . I donated my kidney to her . To get fit I took up triathlon after reading a book called "can swim, can't ride, can't run" .since then I've done different Tri's from sprint to ironman . Lucy gossage has been one of my biggest motivators. It must be a Lucy thing in triathlon . Anyway back to dealing with covid as a paramedic for North west ambulance service. Good luck to your team .

[@zsuzsannamarjai6493]

First of all, I am very happy that you got good and positive news! It is fantastic to hear!!!! Keep doing NOTHING please :) and you finally can see the light at the end of the tunnel. Thank you for doing the give away even tho those are the stories that we don’t talk or share that easy. Well, here is mine… The year of 2016 when I went through a very bad divorce and needed to fight for my green card. It took me literally 5 years to get them and be the person who I am today. First I used running as a motivation. Went down to a local Meetup group to make new friends and to belong to somewhere. This is how I started the positive journey as a runner and later on as a triathlete. All of the friends who I met in that running group, we still keep in touch and running together every single Saturday morning. Their inspiration gave me the confidence to be better every day and don’t give up on my dreams. I remember that my dream was to do an IM one day and now here I am training for my first. I absolutely LOVE the sport and all the athletes and friends who I met since I’ve started. The training is hard but fun and I love doing every minute of it!!! Thank you for encouraging us to talk about the part of our lives what wasn’t to bubbly happy BUT it made us stronger and a better version of ourselves. Crossing the fingers for your positive journey and can’t wait to see you again racing!!! :)

[@flobird8496]

I m 29 and had heart arrhythmia during 5 years. I was too scared to do any sport during this time. One year ago, I asked my doctor the most demanding sport for the heart to fight against my fear. I started triathlon. after 6 months the arrhythmia stopped. today I am preparing the Deauville triathlon. I m not scared any more. I just want to sub 5:30 my first 70.3 🤞🏻ty Lucy you are an exemple for me 😘

[@timobrien256]

The comeback kid…..since turning 50 I have had major foot surgery to correct bunion/claw toe, broke my leg skiing, rotator cuff surgery as a result of a fall playing soccer with my grandson, vein stripping for a bad valve, heart scare that turned into just a big heart muscle from all the lifelong endurance activities and finally a total hip replacement resulting from my broken leg years prior….now at 66….I am back to racing and going for those AG wins:-) Each of those injuries/surgeries took about 6 months to properly heal and start to train again….nice thing is you know where you need to be and if you follow the plan you will be able to get back to your goals!

[@annemcbeth4493]

I was diagnosed with cancer 5 yrs ago, 7 months before I was to do Challenge Roth. Underwent 3 months of chemo, cancer went into remission and I was able to complete Challenge Roth. My cancer came back 2020, underwent more chemo and am currently doing chemo every 3 months for the next 2 years. I am however still training and hoping to do Ironman 70.3 Couer d Alene. Triathlon has helped me stay strong and motivated to kick cancer to the curb. Hoping you heal fast Lucy and can’t wait to watch your comeback.

[@arendpryor4051]

I spent a year during the pandemic learning and teaching my kids Gracie Jiu Jitsu. It was a great experience and once things started to open back up, I was eager to put my skills to the test and train with some actual people. Unfortunately, while rolling with another student I suffered an injury to some intercostal muscles in my chest and spent the next 2 months taking it easy. Not only did this put a stop to the Jiu-Jitsu training, but also to all triathlon training. I was extremely disappointed and frustrated, but used this time to research the injury and work with a physio to strengthen the area to prevent this type of injury in the future. Although I didn't experience the same type of injury as you, I definitely empathize with what you're going through and deeply value your willingness to share your recovery journey! Also, my daughter loves watching each and every clip that includes Lola jumping around and doing her thing. Keep pushing through the difficult times and stay focused on your goals of coming back stronger than before!

[@jenniferhannigan5644]

In 2015 during a lifting session, I dropped a barbell with 55lbs on my head. It ended my collegiate track career, and I almost didn’t commission into the Army. I had an undiagnosed concussion for a week, and started getting chronic migraines. I’m very fortunate I didn’t do more damage. For the next five months, every time I stood up and walked around, I got sick and dizzy. Doctors resorted to medication, but I took things into my own hands by going to a chiropractor. It took a year for the migraines to mostly dissipate and safely build back to my original fitness levels. I still see a chiropractor 2x a week, but my migraines are gone, and I feel like I have my life back! This experience taught me to of course always have a spotter, but to never take your health for granted.

[@andreapaolocastiello7919]

I was 16 yeas old when I had a really bad leg injury that completely stopped my goalkeeper "Career". I convinced myself that I would never have found another sport I was able to do as good as football. Triathlon changed my negative mindset and set me on positive thinking again. Now I am 20 and i do 70.3 Ironman distance and I travel all over the world to do that beautiful sport. You also inspired me since I was started to do my best thanks Lucy!

[@fourthfoote]

June 4th 2021 I partially tore my quadricep muscle 7mm. I went from walking up to 10,000 steps a day and doing CrossFit five days a week. To having to use a walker to get myself around. I will admit I went through a lot of dark and depressing days. I slowly progressed to a cane and then learning how to walk again. In two months I was back in the gym doing only upper body workouts. I still got frustrated with myself but realized I need to be patient with myself and listen to my body. Being almost a year now since my injury I. An look back and realize all the important things I learned. And how I am I better person now and even a healthier and better athlete. I am in better shape now then before my injury. And I have learned not to take the small blessings for granted. Like going for a walk or riding a bike. Or being able to do a workout. On June 4th which is a year since my injury I wanted to remember how far I have come physically and mentally. So I am doing the CrossFit workout murph. 1 mile run, 100 pull ups, 200 push ups, 300 air squats then I 1 mile run. I so enjoy your videos and watch them numerous times. All the best and positive thoughts and prayers as you recover and come back even stronger. .

[@marcosastu]

I had a gokart accident, I had brain bleeding, one broken arm, broken jaw. Doctors said I will never be able to do sport again. I won my first triathlon two months ago ;). Lucy, you are not a regular person, you are exceptional, you will get better, stronger, and smarter. Head up, heal, and work hard very soon.

[@winalldayeveryday]

For someone whose well-being is dependent on their body, when it falters it can be absolutely crushing. Hoping you find peace and optimism in this time.

[@ninabarthel5478]

Good luck with the recovery. Stay positive, be patient, do the work. With any comeback, there is lessons to be learned which will make you stronger in the long run. You are doing all the right things. Keep the faith! You’ve got this. I’ve been suffering with knee problems when running which eventually lead to me pulling out of a a marathon at mile 9. A lot of physio and patients and I’m now back up running, maybe even stronger than before. 💪🏊🏻‍♀️🚲🏃🏻‍♀️

[@trikidsbreannaandisabellag2003]

Hey Lucy! Glad to hear you’re on the mend! Your journey coincidently has come at a time when my 9 yr. old daughter is going through her own journey with a broken femur. She suffered a complete spiral fracture of her femur last month, on April fools day. She’s a triathlete that also participates in track cycling at the LA VELO. She was at bike practice at the LA Velodrome when she collided with another rider and her handlebar hit her femur. She just had her 7 week follow up and got the go ahead to start weight bearing again. It’s been seven weeks since she could stand on both feet! Since the accident she’s been using swimming to help with mobility and to keep her spirits up! Thank you for sharing your progress. I feel your strength and positive outlook through this has inspired my daughter. Being injured is no fun, but the Second Act: The Comeback, is best part!

[@MikeNaylor196]

Hi, love your updates and so so glad that you are showing positive signs of recovery 😁🙌. Now I'm not an athlete by any means but in July 2018 I was out on my bike training for IM Weymouth 70.3 that year and a car pulled out in front of me. I couldn't stop and hit the side of it with my head. Went to the white room in the sky for a bit and then came back to earth with a bang! Broke 3 vertebrae, T2, 5 and 6 but luckily no spinal cord damage, 1 mph more and I would have been paralysed. Lost an inch in height and have a bit of a stoop now but the PTSD has practically gone and I am cycling and swimming again. Been such a tough road for me and my family but getting there and have a better appreciation of life now. Still have to take painkillers daily and physio but am so grateful to be alive and can do most things that I used to do. Giving up isn't an option as the exercise is so good for my mental health. Keeping everything crossed for your continued recovery

[@joshputz9918]

Going through a separation/divorce over the past year has me going into single parenthood with young boys 4 & 2. I've always enjoyed sports and dabled with smaller triathlons after college. I wanted to find something positive to put my energy towards whilst going through this difficult mental time period. Signed up for my first full IM late last year and have been putting my energy into my kids and training which has helped me overcome some of the dark places your mind can go. I also enjoy the the motivation your channel and other triathlete channels provide me each week. Hope to see you back out toeing the line soon!

[@domtruslove225]

Coming out of School nothing clicked education/life wise and came out with 2 GCSE's, looking around with no idea what to do. With some graft and head down 10 years later im a Quality Engineer with a good back ground and in for the first long distance tri in 6 weeks. Keep your head down, work hard and trust the process. Stoked to hear that its slowly coming back together for ya

[@mariaeugeniavalle8940]

Hi Lucy. My set back was a major bike accident while training to ride for 7 days in Austria with Thompson Bike Tours, and unfortunately i needed 14 surgeries to recover my face (i still have one more to go now, to remove remaining plates and pins from my jaw). Everyone was super surprised at how positive i took it through all of that journey, and in my mind, i was like, i can be in the corner of my room crying all day, or i can move on, and do everything in my power to heal. Positive messages helped me heal faster in between surgeries, the doctors were amazed at my healing pace they called me “wolverine”!!! Haha. I read a lot, which helped tremendously with my positive thinking, one of my favortie booked from that time is “How bad do you want it”, from Matt Fitzgerald. It got me even closer to my husband and friends, since I got to experience how much love i have around me, in amazing ways. As a result, in between surgeries doctors gave me the clear to go home for a break (Argentina, since I don’t live there) and my husband and I came back from that trip with the project pf our lives. We now have a house in Patagonia called Serendipity, which is obvious why the name, as if it wasn’t for my accident it would have never happened as we would have never taken that break and decided that’s where we want to retire and live the rest of our lives together. Anyways, that’s my story, wanted to share it with you as i honestly and from the bottom of my heart, needed to say it only brought me good things in my life. Carry on Lucy! Embrace it, something good will come out of it!

[@crankgreenwatts]

I was a very serious Canoeist in my younger years, even before Joe Clarke, and when Paul Ratcliffe won Silver at the Olympics. Lost my way in sport and went up to 112Kg in weight 😢 Am no longer in canoeing but took up Tri, before lockdown, and at present more of a Zwift racer now up to Cat A. Sweat, tears and friends got me back to sub 70Kg. Though a 70.3 is on the cards and would love to race Slateman again 😄 Wish you well on your recovery and Lola is so adorable 🐶💚

[@refugiopoint]

First, Congratulations, hard work paying off! As for me, I went to our son's last track meet of high school. I brought our camera and while I walked to the starting line, looking down at the camera, I found myself in the shot put area.....just as a girl threw the metal ball. It came down on top of my left foot, immediately I knew something bad had happened. My son looked over right as the starting gun went off. I hobbled over to the starting line, took photos with my foot up on top of the railing. He won the race and off I went to the doctor. I had fractured two metatarsals and had soft tissue injuries. I was put in a cast and cried. I had not missed running almost everyday for nearly 20 years, and now I could not run for two months. I was devastated and was really depressed. But I developed a love for swimming and that helped me grow extremely close to my daughter, who is an amazing swimmer. I'm now running, no pain, but my healing process was delayed. It was tough, but I'm a better person for it and my daughter and I are best friends! Sending good thoughts and prayers your way Lucy, take care!!!

[@ericengstrom6329]

I'm really pulling for you Lucy.....not only are you an amazing athlete, but your positive attitude and transparency during this entire process is very inspiring. My "comeback story" started in October 2013 with me having a herniated disc in my L4/L5 area of the spine which was causing incredible pain in my right leg. After months of unsuccessfully trying to address it in non-surgical methods, I ended up having to undergo a back surgery to correct the issue. I was bound to my couch and hard floors for a couple of months afterwards while the healing was taking place. After about 4-5 months, I was able to begin a gradual return to running. Thankfully, I was able to make a full recovery and one year after my surgery I ran a half-marathon. Since that time, I have run 6 full marathons, 3 Ironman 70.3's, and 1 full distance Ironman. I am grateful to have the abilities that I do and I do not take them for granted. Again....thank you for including us in this process with you. I am sure it is difficult, but you will emerge from this with all success because you are a true Champion.

[@SD03080308]

Have loved following your journey, best wishes for speedy recovery. When I found triathlon, I fell in love. Instantly. My son was then diagnosed with autism, and it has been a horrifically hard chunk of years. I’ve been fighting to come back to Ironman and get my life back. This past year I have literally clawed my way forward, one painful inch at a time. I just raced in Saint George last week, my first ever World Championship race. I was so, so happy to have made it back to one of my biggest love. Nobody ever knows the depth of what we all truly go through….but I did it. I made it back. 🎊🎉✨

[@hannahgraingerclemson5647]

This time last year I had a broken leg that wasn't healing. I totally remember the sick nerves going for each scan 😔 2nd surgery and watching ALL your inspiring videos 😍 in between aqua jogging in the granny lane (it's where the cool kids are, honest)👵🏼 and I finally did my first triathlon in years last weekend. Sending back some of that positive energy you've shared with the community to come back even stronger. 💪🏼

[@guyholbrow5143]

Hi Lucy, I think this experience bodes incredibly well for your future and the fact that something of this magnitude has happened early on in your career means your awareness and attention levels will make your progress as an triathlete so much more dialled in. I think you will look back at this episode in your life and see this as a pivotal moment in your tri-career when nothing can be taken for granted, which is so easily done when firing on all tri- cylinders ;-) Our bodies like everything else in life are delicate, finely-balanced entities and yours will become even stronger!

[@sthi3396]

Hi Lucy, really happy to hear good news. My story: I suffered from an unknown illness, which came along with acute hearing losses, lots of vertigo, pain and everything that results from it, socially, financially und mentally. Were very hard years. The cause was discovered by accident. It was a tilting of the sacrum due to an unknown trauma. It took 35(!) years to find out. One of the most important things to stand these adversaties, is to focus on things where you can still succeed at. It doesnt matter what it is. It could be anything. Just try to get positive inputs and small successes to get a slight balance to all the other crap. Finally I am well and free of vertigo and my ears are good now. Since August 2021 I live my second life. All the best to you!

[@becmango]

I was sidelined from D1 cross country and track in college due to compartment syndrome in both legs, took Surgery, cross training and getting myself a PT degree to treat myself to get back to running and triathlon. 7 years later. (All the docs said I'd never run again). I have my first ultra next month 😁

[@SandraRingelstein]

Lucy I had a concussion right when I started triathlon. It took me six months and I was finally able to do my comeback Sprint triathlon. Things were so bad I could not walk for more than 5 mins without getting dizzy and sick to my stomach. Having a concussion was horrible and because of that experience I am so thankful for what I can do now. Watching your journey and wishing you a great recovery! ❤️

[@joshdvorak5040]

I walked on to the BYU track team my last semsester and a week before my debut as a BYU cougar, covid cancelled the season. I transferred and went to Lamar University for graduate school and right before finally competing for a university I started getting injured after being in the best shape of my life. In the last year I've had 3 stress fractures and got diagnosed with osteoporosis which is rare for young adult males. Sadly I just graduated and won't compete for a school anymore, but I went for my first run this week and hope to get back into my prior shape before all the injuries. I have goals to compete at US Olympic Trials or champs and have to train like a triathlete at the moment to get fit enough to run normally again. Hope you're back at it soon! Thanks for the videos on your injury struggle. Lots of people need content like this!

[@sergio_grez]

Hello Lucy! I'm Sergio from Chile. I have been swimming for 2 months and watching every video you have with tips and trainings which have helped me a lot! I suffer from back pain from a lumbar Disk ( L5) that moved a bit from its original place years ago due to a baddly done movement. Swiming has become the best treatment i could have wished for, and watching people like you is inspiring. In fact so inspiring that I managed to prepare for 2 months and did my first 3 kms with fins in Open Waters last May 15 and completed the task in 01:05 Hrs. All I want is to thank you and make sure you know you're reaching people from all around the world, inspiring us to go on and live a beautiful and healthy life through sport. Hope you get well soon. Keep on rocking!

[@LJCastle1]

I made the rookie error of too much too soon running during the first lockdown & ended up in physio for about 18 months with my knees! After building up strength throughout 2020/21 & getting back to running (gradually) I completed my first half marathon April 22 🎉 & in for another later this year. I’ve got the running bug, I LOVE it! Sending you well wishes 🙏🏻

[@ashandpaula]

Raced for Australian Defence Force Ironman Cairns and missed out on a Kona slot by one spot in 2016, so safe to say I was at the top of my game, Mental health issues coupled with a large weight gain put me out of the sport and I stopped. I have regained some confidence and have started training again, motivated by your journey. It will be a slow return but excited to see what the next chapter is. Thanks for offering your comments section for a place to share stories this is win enough for me!

[@JohnCourtenayLewis]

In April 1994, I sustained a hairline fracture in the little toe on my right foot during a Masters swim event. My local hospital told me I'd need to rest and use crutches for many weeks, and I couldn't even THINK about running at all until mid August. When I told them I had an Ironman triathlon planned for the first weekend in August, they just laughed. A lot. I was SUPER careful and very conscientious about not "training through the pain" or anything dumb like that, but via a mixture of external compresses to the foot, Homeopathic arnica, massage and Chinese herbal formulations to promote bone knitting I was able to run (very carefully) by the first week in July, run far more freely by the third week in July, and complete my Ironman race the first weekend of August with absolutely no problem. Great to hear you're progressing, Lucy! Can't wait to see you back on the podium...

[@LucyCharlesBarclay]

Thank you for sharing! That’s an awesome recovery story, smashing it! 💥

[@lisamarie983]

Thank you for your positive attitude! I broke my elbow in a cycling accident 2 years ago, and it froze up badly after surgery. I endured many months of extremely painful PT, but I now have almost normal range of motion. It was a real battle, but I learned a lot about myself and what I'm capable of. Completed my first 70.3 last year, and it was a real personal victory. Now I'm dealing with plantar fasciitis and trying to stay positive- I WILL run again! You've got this! 💪

[@kellysmith6619]

In 2019 I came off my TT bike whilst on a training ride. The next thing I knew I woke up in hospital the following day (my birthday!). I still haven’t any recollection about what happened as I suffered a head injury too (even though I was wearing a helmet). It took some time to recover from all of that but the following year I completed many tri races (including full distance) and am currently training for Ironman UK in seven weeks time. I worked really hard to get my swim fitness back particularly and it is paying off! X

[@laurenhgg08]

after 17 years of playing soccer at an elite level, this past September I quit soccer because of a horrible coach who really affected my mental health and love for the sport. I always knew I wanted to compete in IMs and this was finally the time to start my journey but got really sick for 3 months. I had a kidney infection, a severe allergic reaction to my kidney medication, then got Scarlett fever, began to develop heart problems and finally was diagnosed with a nervous system disorder. It took me just over 3 months to get healthy back to my training. I’m only 20 and I’m competing in my first IM this summer and I’m so damn excited and proud of myself for getting to where I am today!!!! Growing up I never used to rest when I was hurt but I have learned the importance of taking care of your body so you can perform your best :-)

[@peterbirds6397]

Great to see your positivity improve with every video you post since the injury. Keep believing. Good times are coming.

[@corneliussode4922]

I had cancer twice in the last three year and they were not linked at all. The first was testicular cancer back in 2019 and just had a tumor removed from my brain in March. I am just in the beginning of my rehabilitation but my motivation is still strong and just enjoy doing the small things like going for a run in the sun and I really can't take the smile of face when running.

[@christopherrauch2961]

Hi Lucy, great to hear that things are on the mend. MRI's are gold standard for this type of injury and good to hear that your bloods show no anomolies. Has your team considered measuring and tracking RMR and comparing with predicted RMR according to LBM? Sometimes LEA doesn't show up in bloods. I wouldn't normally ask such things on a public forum but you are sharing your journey openly. Wishing you a speedy recovery.

[@reillybrennan2129]

Im a swimmer and stress fractured my lower back the year before started covid, so it was a double setback keeping me out of the pool for while, which was also college recruiting time for me. I started working really hard at biking, running, and lifting just to keep myself fit for when I could swim again but discovered a love for it and now I do triathlons! I’m also now committed to swim D1 :)

[@caityramey338]

I try to change my mindset when injured or other obstacles prevent me from training. Instead of thinking “why is this happening to me” I think “why is this happening for me” and then I look for positive things that come out of the situation. You are handling your injury with such grace and you are still so inspiring! Can’t wait to see you be stronger than before!

[@okrakov]

This is wonderful news Lucy, just wonderful! That you are starting to get better, and although still a long way to go your positive approach, your team and Reece's (and Lola's ....errrr....) support are making a difference here for sure, Patience is the name of the game right? and as us fans and GA Triathletes looking to take example I must say you're giving us a good lesson. will keep following up, praying for your full full recovery SOOON and WHEN THE TIME IS RIGHT :-)

[@frankbehrens656]

I lost my job twice. Both time it hat been super exausting consulting positions. Being used to relax with alcohol it had turned into a serious problem after 10 years. I totally lost the ground below my feet and was totally frightened without drinking. Even not able to leave my flat without a drink before. I started running and cycling and this was the turnaround. At one point I suddenly saw myself from above and immediatly stopped drinking and Smoking. Some weeks later I found a new Job and since 17 years I am sober and never unemployed again.

[@annikacruz]

I tore my ACL, lateral & medial meniscus playing ultimate frisbee. During my recovery period I kept busy by starting a business with a friend while doing rehab. As I was trying to get back in shape I started running with my triathlon friends. A few months later I joined my first triathlon and never looked back. My endurance was so much better and I got back in better shape than when I left the sport.

[@DavidFritzIII]

Hi Lucy, I love your videos and can't wait to see you racing again! I'm glad to see the improvements and stay focused. My story goes back to a training ride in December, out riding a car pulled out right in front of me after having looked right at me. This sent me to the hospital in an ambulance with three broken ribs, a punctured lung and blood clots in both lungs. Now, 6 months later with a very cautious training plan my FTP and vo2 max are both well above pre accident levels. Keep positive Lucy, you will be back on top soon!

[@samanthagesuele649]

Hi Lucy, hoping for a speedy recovery! I love watching your videos and your successes! In high school, I played softball in 9th grade and then was cut from the team the following year. This changed the whole trajectory of my life. I joined the track team after being cut from softball. I went on to be a part of my college's first cross country team and then ran Track and Field on a scholarship. I still played a season of softball in college, however my love and success was in running and triathlons. I had the best coaches in high school and in college and then I went on to teach Health and Physical Education and compete in triathlons. I have completed 2 Ironman competitions. In college, I tried to take a lifeguard class and was sent directly to basic swim class! Since then, I have completed three 5.5 mile swim across the Great South Bay Competitions for charity (slowly but surely). If it were not for my set back of being cut from the softball team, I may have never experienced this amazing sport!

[@seanmartin9305]

Always inspired by your videos and stoked you are on the mend and seeing progress with your injury. In 2015, I was diagnosed with a stage 4 tumor at the base of my tongue. Being a life long athlete, it was hard to wrap my head around that I had cancer. After a long treatment of radiation and chemo, it took me almost 2 years to come back from the affects of the treatment. The positive side, I became superhuman after losing so much muscle and body weight. I was no longer a power, time trial cyclist, and more of super climber on my bike and trail runner. Started racing again and was able to get a silver medal at the World's Police and Fire Games in Los Angeles and went on to compete in the World's Toughest Race-Eco Challenge Fiji (2019) where my team and I were able to finish this epic adventure race. Your videos inspire me to continue my journey while I am running, cycling, swimming, surfing, and all the things that make me feel alive. Your temporary set back will only make you stronger and even more mentally tough! Cheers from Southern California and I will continue watching your journey and sending positive vibes for your recovery!

[@Teeve01]

Super happy to hear things are headed in the right direction! Crazy what waiting feels like from the injured persons perspective. But waiting sometimes is best. Makes things clear. When I tore my labrum in hip at 40. Train slow and wait to increase workload. It worked. Tore calf and hamstring two years later. Wait. Train slow and hopefully strength comes back. Less than year later shoulder dislocated. More waiting. More learning. Waiting is really really Fing hard, but ya learn a lot during that time. I think that’s the point. I learned a lot with a lot of kick myself moments… also learned how hard I was on myself physically and mentally. Waiting gave me time to sit and watch and listen to videos as yours and cycling and rehab podcasts. I’ve learned how to start over or do it differently. Focus on little things and try to be kinder to myself. Realizing how much pre-hab athletes do with Chiro, massage and PT was eye opening. My background is pro women bodybuilding. These injuries never happened Because of my training. My “ahah!” Moment 🙄. Injuries have now created fear. That’s been the hardest to overcome. Listening to my body was not something I did well. This is where I wish I had had a coach or had found the time to watch athlete videos in regards to training. But I thought it was amazing I could do it all. Every day. But with every injury I keep moving. I do different, rethink and practice recovery. Your story brings back all those initial feelings and fears and dark days I had and that you have eluded to in your videos about your own journey thus far. Good luck moving forward. Can’t wait to see the next videos. I’d love to go to Austria and train and rehab!! Can I come lol.

[@jorgearevalo1879]

Keep moving, you’re a champion, sometimes champions get hurts too, Lola will keep you going. Is a good thing you’re eating well , you’ll be back in not time for sure . 🙏❤️

[@colecoleman1499]

I'm really saddened to see you injured. You Re my favourite female triathlete. The moment I saw you on Gcn. I fell in love and you have such a sweet and adorable personality. The way you crushed team international and USA was amazing. Love your running gait and finely crafted body.

[@tfyim1248]

Great news to hear that progress has been made. Please don't rush your recovery We would love to see you at the start and finish line in the very near future

[@terramclaren2597]

When I was seven I ended I burning my hand severely. I was right hand dominate and no longer could use my right hand. It was in bandages for months that my mom needed to change the dressing twice and day and I have to wear and elastic compression glove for 2 years to help speed up the process of healing. So compressive that it hurt. I’m 31 now and I remember that day and the whole process following it like it was yesterday. It impacted my life greatly. I ended up having to repeat 2nd grade at school because I couldn’t focus on paying attention because my hand was in pain. As a kid I hated what had happened and the whole process. And kids were saying I failed the grade. I hated my scars as well. But as an athlete I realize that that experience has molded me into the person that I am today. I’ve met people that I wouldn’t of met normally if that didn’t happen to me. Now I look at my scar and I don’t hate it. I love it. It’s me and made me the person I am today. You got this Lucy! Hard today, stronger tomorrow!

[@annemiedelange7196]

When I was 7 a cat bit me in my right eye which left me with 3% eye sight. As an adult in 2019 I had to make the choice to remove the eye and go full on prosthetic as the cornea started rupturing again and there weren't anything else they could do. I started doing triathlon in 2020. With some adjustments and a lot of help and support It helped me to get back my confidence and I am enjoying every moment of the sport.

[@lindamariconda3669]

Started running at the age of 59, cycling at 60. Fell off my cycle last June and broke my elbow, yay no surgery needed but was in full arm cast for four weeks. Being age 63 it took quite some time to heal but I did my best with what I could. Power walked in cast until came off then gradually increased activity after therapy. 😁 whoohooo I’m getting stronger now again

[@stuartgunn5350]

Awesome look forward to the triathlon training content coming back and seeing your recovery!

[@englishbreakfast]

I did some tests earlier this year to make the swiss national team in Triathlon and i did terrible. Luckily I’ll get another shot in september and I am really proud to not have given up and that i’m now training even harder to make sure to crush it in september:)

[@benjorito76]

I started cycling back when I was 15 years old. Everybody around me startet doing teenage things, like party, drinks, you name it. I worked out every day to become a pro cyclist one day. Then, 20 years old, in a training camp in Italy, I had a bike crash and got my knee injured. 2 surgeries later, the doctors told me I will never ride a bike again. I was totally devastated, startet drinking, smoking and eating junk food. When my weight was 122 kg (at 1.91m) I said to myself, no way, back to the bike, no matter what the doctors say. During one year, I lost 45 kg of weight and today I´m riding 15000 km every year for 20 years, stronger than ever. So that was my setback and comeback story. Let nobody tell you that you can´t do something...always decide for your own! I wish you a speedy recovery, Lucy, you´re an inspiration!

[@anitawalker9035]

Good to hear Lucy but please just take care and Heal Yourself. sending you Big hugs and to lola too.

[@paulrudd9609]

Stay positive and you'll be training again really soon!

[@georgiapatrick5154]

Looking forward to content from Red Bull headquarters, looks like an amazing facility.

[@meesflapper1090]

Hi Lucy, great to hear that your recovery is showing good progress! About one and a half years ago (I was 22 at the time and working hard to graduate from university), I was diagnosed with skin cancer and had to go into surgery. Luckily though, it was very localised and all bad cells were removed after my first surgery. Also, the illness is unlikely to ever come back :) After my surgery I very slowly went back to training: within a year, I was back to training no holds barred 💪 Gradually being able to get back into training felt great (both physically and mentally)! Best of luck with recovering from your injury, I am sure you will recover swiftly!

[@kayla_bowker]

September 2020 I miscarried with my second pregnancy. While physically for the most part I was ok it was one of the emotionally and mentally hardest things I’ve gone through. I found myself wanting to withdraw within myself and wallow but instead to made myself focus on gratitude, my son, triathlon, happiness, the good things going on, the goals I had. I woke up every morning and gave thanks and gratitude - wrote it in mh journal - so that I started each day with space for happiness vs sadness. While I still think of that baby every single day (even now after successfully giving birth to my second baby)) what that timeframe allowed me to do is find peace, gratitude, and dive deeper into the love around me. And I’ve used that every day moving forward so anything I go through never seems as difficult bexuEe I know at the end of the day there is love beauty and life around me

[@kieronjohn8609]

Hi Lucy, Reese and Lola, I lost my brother back in 2017 due to a bacterial infection on the brain and a viral infection on his heart. We don't know how it happened or why he just one day was really ill. He was 29 and we had to turn off the life support machine as he had less than 1% chance of survival. In the 2 years that followed I lost my way I didn't want to do anything and suffered alot. Until I stumbled onto a Ironman snippet and the thought was definitely let's try it, to see if I'd enjoy it. Every time I go out to train it's for him. I'm due to do my first half ironman on the 12th June and again it's for him but now it's also for me too. Thank you for reading this, Rest in peace my big brother Gareth Edward John ❤

[@LucyCharlesBarclay]

Thank you for sharing your story Kieron - we would love to send you one of our signed magazines! Your brother would be so proud of everything you've achieved 🤩 Please contact [e-mail] to arrange delivery!

[@elissaclark596]

Love the giveaway idea! Ermm, I failed first year of uni, clinically depressed in ‘resit year’, decided I need sport back in my life in second year and went back to running. Figured I needed to find a new sport so took up swimming, went and studied abroad in 3rd year at the German Sport University in Cologne, graduated 4th year with a 2:1 in sport development. Nothing too inspiring, I just knew I was stronger 🤍 great news on the hip Champ, keep doing it all right. You’ll be back 💪🏻

[@LucyCharlesBarclay]

Amazing work! That’s a great comeback story ❤️ we love to see the benefits of sport on mental health!

[@elisawoody3013]

I hurt my hip back in June of 2019. I thought it was just a strain until I finally go an MRI. It turns out I tore my hip labrum and had an overgrown bone that was causing bone spurs. I got the MRI in 2020, but because of Covid, I was not able to get in for surgery until the very end of June of 2021. I wasn't able to workout or do anything because it hurt so bad. Once I finally had surgery, I listened to everything my physical therapist told me to do, and this past April I won my first triathlon back. The process is slow and very frustrating, but the comeback is always stronger! Hang in there Lucy! We're all rooting for you!

[@ifoundhislove]

Thank you Lucy for these inspiring videos. After lifelong struggle with endometriosis and needing surgery in March 2020, after being on lots of medication that made me depressed, fat and affected my immunity so that I couldn't really go out and do much it felt like I lost a lot of things to this disease. When I was at my lowest I went out for a run. This was in July last year and it was a life changing thing. Since then it just snowballed and I have been training 6 days a week. I am now preparing for my first 1/8 IM triathlon which I am doing on my birthday on the 4th of June! "Darkness makes the light shine brighter"! I'm keeping my fingers crossed for your ongoing recovery and to everyone who is feeling low - hang in there, reach out for help and it will get better.

[@hannahbrakarsh4106]

I had the same exact partial femoral neck fracture end of 2018 into 2019 as you. It certainly requires a lot of grit and patience. I ran my first marathon after recovering! Since then I did my first Ironman 140.6 and two other marathons! Thank you for sharing your journey Lucy.😀

[@laurenpickens996]

Though I am a runner, this is not sport related. Last fall my daughter was under so much stress (bullying) at school she began to get ocular Migraines and lose her vision. She left school and we were left scrambling getting her support and figured out what to do next. Hop forward to Dec 30 and a wicked wildfire whipped by 100+ mph winds balsted through our town destroying 1000+ homes and business in a flash. We were displaced for 3 months in a hotel waiting to get our house cleaned up. All the while our daughter luckily got into an online school. Which was great..except every single day was a fight. She was so stressed she would scream and scream at me daily. Between the stress from the fire and our daughters situation It was emotionally and mentally the hardest thing I have ever been through We finally got home, which was a whole other set of emotional challenge, and I realized all I wanted to do was leave. Just escape from all of it. But this is my family. I can't just bolt without major consequences. I spent a weekend alone and set up a plan. I made a spreadsheet for my daughter and resigned that I would leave it up to her. At age 11 she was going to have to jump in and swim and get her work done or fail. Up to her. And as for me...I told my family and my other commitments I was taking May off. I am immersed in self care. Doing my daily exercise all for fun with other people. Running with others. Strength class, golf league, even bowling. Reconnecting with friends near and far and doing FUN stuff with my family. We are near the end of May and things are looking up. My motivation and physical strength is returning. All I gotta say Lucy is...one day at a time is real and it works....and go with your gut along with expert advice....most importantly find fun and joy amidst the sh*t sandwich. ❤ best of luck on your recovery!

[@miraczarnetzki2278]

I'm going through a similar injury as you just now. Broke my right pelvis and hip... Sadly exactly what you described with your recipe for bone growth seems to be causing me some troubles. It's been about 3 months and the MRI is far from looking any better considering the time. So now the investigation of what is causing this and what can help me is on its way. Just had some tests done in a city further away from me with some specialists. I know exactly what that waiting feels like. Struggling to continue resting because everything is itching to get moving. It's helping me to see you taking it slowly though because I am definitely a candidate like you who is likely to over-do it once given the green light (or maybe yellow already ;) ) Wishing you all the best !!!

[@meganparr6253]

So glad you’re recovery is progressing well!!! At the end of 2020 I had surgery for extensive and deep endometriosis. The recovery was tough but my coach and medical team worked with me and 14 weeks later I somehow managed to PB at Ironman 70.3 New Zealand. Unfortunately, my endometriosis recurred and has spread throughout my abdomen so six weeks ago I underwent another and much more extensive surgery. Recovery is taking longer this time but still on track for my first full distance Ironman being Ironman New Zealand March 2023.

[@meliorknowledge7590]

I broke my big toe a couple of months before Christmas, and took ten weeks of complete rest to fix it. I carefully built back my training after Christmas, and at the weekend, ran a lifetime personal best 10K race. In retrospect, I think the rest was good for me. You'll be back, stronger than ever, soon!

[@LucyCharlesBarclay]

Amazing 🤩 congrats on your PB!

[@robwaite4003]

I had testicular cancer 15 years ago. To overcome the mental side of it I undertook a tour of local schools to talk about testicular cancer to boys in schools as it the most common cancer in under 20s. Also I cycled lands end to John o groats to raise money and to raise awareness of testicular cancer to celebrate being given the all clear !!!

[@TamaraOHearn]

So inspired. Dealing with the same injury and am trying to be as patient as you! Crutches are rough but at least i am building arm muscles!

[@matt.anderson]

Glad you hear you are on the route to recovery! Pulling my hamstring a month before my 1st IM was a bummer, in the end managed to smash PB for the swim, put in a decent bike time and then just slow grind run to finish - pure relief when crossing that finish line 😁

[@issyhayes2671]

This isn’t a major incident however 8 weeks ago I had a stress fracture in my foot. I was unable to do any running training at all. Last weekend I completed for the first time again in the super series junior sprint distance. Despite not running for 8 weeks I managed to run the 5k in 18:46 and the 4th fastest run there. My pb for a fresh 5k is 17:44 and second best ever 18:41. I’ve always struggled with guilt when missing sessions and this has help me realise less is sometimes more. I have really bad confidence but this has shown me I have the potential to improve so much when I’m back to normal training so I’m sure you will be the same!

[@alannahjames7820]

In 2016 I broke my femur, tibia, bone bruised my fibula, nearly snapped my PCL, had major nerve and tendon damage as well as cartilage damage. I was running into the water at a triathlon, a competitor cut in front of me which caused me to side step, my knee hyperextended backwards, I landed awkwardly on my knee which also caused it to dislocate. I was on crutches for 4 months, wasn’t able to walk, I lost around 60-70% of muscle definition. When I was finally allowed to start walking again, I spent majority of my time water walking and running. My Physio was doing my rehabilitation for me, which was mainly a lot of walking around the facility for around 2 weeks, then started doing some light strength work. Unfortunately I over did my recovery and 6 months later was having issues with my knee again, I was nearly back on crutches. Through my Physio, coach and parents I was able to get back on top of it. It took me 2 years to get the confidence to race properly again, my first race back was a run in start, which I actually walked in and was last in, but managed to swim my way back to second pack. It’s been a long time since my injury and I still have issues with it especially in winter. I actually have no cartilage in it so it still grinds in the morning when I wake up. The one thing I never expected to be doing since my injury was a 70.3. I competed in my first one in 2019 which surprisingly my knee held up well. I competed in my 2nd one 3 weeks ago ( covid interruptions ) which I came 4th. I’m now off to the World Championship in Utah, my first ever world champs, which 6 years ago I never thought was possible. I was told that I may not be able to compete in triathlons properly again due to my injury.

[@mcdeemcdonald2395]

Snapped my ACL climbing so have been recovering from that over the past year but now my minuses has slipped......the positive that help with my recovery was I started open water swimming (6 days a week) and a few months ago did my first 5 km swim and even more positive started climbing again. Has been a very long journey but meet some amazing swimmers and we go on wicked adventures.

[@LucyCharlesBarclay]

Amazing work - glad you are back to doing what you love again! 💪💪❤️

[@mcdeemcdonald2395]

Long journey but getting there. Love your positively and thanks. You will get there!

[@hayleynewman5044]

I was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis is 2012, and off the back of being very unwell I was scared to go outside. Even when I got put on medication, I was still nervous. A few years later I started triathlon and over time that fear has slowly gone away and I can no go for long runs and rides without too much worry. Which is a massive improvement. Don't think I'd be as comfortable if it weren't for triathlon 😍 🏊‍♀️🚴‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[@veradevries5268]

I was really sick from covid. After 4 weeks doing noting I have been starting with running again. I am 20 years old and I focus full on running now. Normally I run 100k a week, now 10 times 1 minute run is a challenge. It's a long road to get back on my running level but I go 100% for it. Your video makes me so motivated . I love to read the magazine. I have to take little trainingsteps so I have a lot time to relax en read. Never give up, your shine time comes.

[@xrz100]

Hello Lucy, I have already had something similar twice, the first time was a torn joint capsule in my ankle when I was young and good at triathlon, the other time was in my right shoulder two years ago. My realisation is that it is what it is, you can only support the healing but not accelerate it. The first season was a bit sobering and I only got back up to speed at the end, but it didn't matter, there were more years to come and the body doesn't forget where you used to be in terms of training level. So relax, do something for yourself or for others, I then gave the swimming coach in the triathlon club and thus stayed mentally in the sport. The second time, I still did the last competitions and then only started the regeneration of the shoulder from September onwards, that also worked, but with us it's not about money or our livelihood either. Just ask Jan how he is - a problem shared is a problem halved.

[@samiraunbekannt6369]

So inspiring, keep up the good work!! 1.5 years ago I was struck by a car, which meant two months of lying in bed and more than six months of rehabilitation afterwards. But here I am: on the bike and swimming again and finally reintroducing running🥳🥳 setbacks will come along the way and you will question everything, but finally it will pay off 🥰

[@RobustArid379]

Wish you speedy recovery; Mind, body, soul, healing power yoga, rest, recovery, strength, love, heart, soul, soulmate love you. Us fan want you to live wellness! We are a fan of Lucy athletes

[@tristanc2120]

Glad to hear things are progressing well. Greatly appreciate keeping your vlogs going talking about your injury. Went through hip surgery last August after 10months of undiagnosed/misdiagnosed minor pains and limited mobility. Slow recovery and rebuild, but now only 3 weeks away from my first Ironman (Cairns). I feel physically and mentally stronger than before.

[@LucyCharlesBarclay]

Awesome work! Best of luck in your first Ironman! 🔥🔥

[@jamesroberts6061]

I had a knee injury, that is called osgood schlatter bellow my knee joint. As a teenager I am growing quickly and it is common for this to happen. Running and biking were straining it and I still have to stop when I feel it is starting to get hurt. All of these comments are so amazing. Zwift is also a huge help

[@judetefourie6642]

It's times like these where we learn to dig deep. Probably sounds cheesy, but yeah-- it's how you deal with these moments-- that's what we often forget- Life is hard on all of us. It seems as though you are doing your part Lucy. This could be one of the moments you look back on in your career that make the overall journey that much richer and that much more meaningful. Best wishes to you girl!