Breaking endurance barriers, one step at a time | Lucy Lawrence & James Lawrence | TEDxTWU

James “Iron Cowboy” Lawrence completed 50 Ironman-distance triathlons across each of the 50 states in 50 days. Together with his daughter Lucy, they share that success is achieved in the mind much more quickly than realized physically. The secret is in the little things. “And whether you think you can or you can’t, you’re right.”
Lucy is 13 and is loving life in Utah. She is in seventh grade and her favorite subject is PE. She is very self motivated and loves to be with friends and family. She comes from a family of five kids, in which she is the oldest, and has always loved it. Lucy was born in Utah and has lived there her whole life, except for a short time in Oregon. She loves running, playing football and basketball, and loves to jump on the trampoline with her siblings. She is a straight-A student and loves going to school and learning.
James is originally from Calgary, Alberta Canada and now lives in Utah. He grew up a wrestler and later in life grew to love endurance racing to escape the hectic routine of corporate America. Although James sets many hours aside for training and racing, he is a father and husband first. He has held several Guinness World records in the racing world. During the summer of 2015, accompanied by his family, he was able to accomplish the unthinkable. Despite everyone saying his end goal was impossible, he completed 50 ironman distance triathlons, in 50 days, in each of the 50 United States.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx

[@loganclites5656]

A quote that I come back to through my whole life since I first watched this was “whether you think you can or can’t, you’re right.”

[@elitehaxxor8025]

Lucy is absolutely right. If you say you can't do something, you'll never be able to do it. If you say you can do something and you're consistent, you'll find a way to do it.

[@vajiraweerasekera7612]

what an awesome inspiration and I love the partnership between the two of them and how each of them have encouraged each other!

[@ponnice]

Wow the power of the mind set when you have kids nothing can’t stop you from Greatness

[@Val-sl6ng]

This is beyond impressive, running 1 iron man is demanding and you need to recover well, 50 in 50 days having to rest while moving from state to state is something that I couldn't even believe is possible, until now.

[@larswermskog9569]

amazing, this almost impossible for a human being. Inspiring, he is a legend.

[@mitesh88]

What an inspiring story, hats off the little girl and her dad.

[@SheilaGemin]

Amazing... truly inspiring

[@simbad909]

Simply insane .. but super rewarding .. im empowered by his accomplishment ..

[@riccheca19]

the one and only IRON COWBOY ..... the legend !!!

[@anasyusuf1607]

They are the best, and am extremely happy for them. Awesome family, keep it up james. And what a confident young girl. Hope all the best for all of u. :)

[@basantpradhan6305]

So motivating you changed the way of my living

[@marianamiami]

I love the supportive family ..Highly inspired ..

[@chonle9931]

It’s good to live to tell the tale!

[@johnpherlandbongalon8776]

11:19 Coming home Goosebumps

[@lkmens9281]

What a story. Nothing to say unbelievable 👍

[@arthurdelacroixmeeus3109]

Amazing !!!

[@andrearatkovic4048]

Daughters ALWAYS believe their daddys can do ANYTHING...😉

[@chaosdweller]

Inspiring

[@darincarner9751]

Why would anyone give this a thumbs down?? Heartless?? Dang!

[@christineruthsalazar8585]

Those who cant break barriers 😁

[@gautamnagvekar9934]

Woww 😲 . Extremely brilliant

[@Shtzki]

What’s crazy is since this video came out he has ran 101 Ironmans in 101 days

[@uyee1020]

Nice talk

[@benlee526]

The cost of doing the 50/50/50 alone is unbelievable.

[@cgkgog]

Wow....AAAAAAAAWWWWWWEEEEEESSSSOOOOOMMMMMEEEEEE...….One Love ...One Love

[@FavioD7]

Watching this when he's about to finish the 100 ironman in 100 days

[@RAHUL-dt3ms]

Really?😳😱🤯🤠💪🏻🧠

[@jesselopez904]

Why isn't this man the President of the United States? I would vote for him.

[@2107camilo]

He is Canadian lol

[@Keeacer]

The real Superman.

[@lookaway8936]

I could very easily do the swim, the bike but I don't know about the 26 mile run.

[@Ed-tc2pg]

Depends. I ignored pain and injury and now I'm disabled.

[@rkalla]

Jesus, what happened?

[@redpillpusher]

ah yes a voice of reality thanks for saying. it's one thing to get passed your pain and suffering to achieve your goals it's quite another to deny the reality of what the pain and suffering is trying to tell you which is you're risking irreparable bodily damage if you don't stop.

[@WaleedDeeba]

SUPERMAN!

[@arthurdelacroixmeeus3109]

You are a monster !!

[@enduraman1]

50 Iron Man in 50 days. Sounds impossible, but this guy says he did it.

[@randomnumbers84269]

"Bro, if you don't take two rest days every week you're overtraining"

[@loganandrew5715]

Lmao I’m really good friends with her

[@topoisomerace]

It's an impressive fitness accomplishment, but I feel like they're taking themselves a little too seriously.

[@uorden]

Give me 10 min. of my life back 😭

[@hoosainsalie7106]

Lol

[@lucylawrence4476]

Lol again

[@noformstyle]

not impressed..try badwaters and beat 25 hours...

[@lucylawrence4476]

Mr cool guy