Health comes first

[@thedailytri]

Speedy recovery! Can't wait to see you back already!

[@LucyCharlesBarclay]

Thank you!☺️

[@alixreynolds2894]

So much love for you Lucy, you are a true role model. Putting your health first is the best decision and a lesson to us all. Wishing you a speedy recovery from everyone at the Torbay Tri Club in Devon. Xx

[@Pit4321]

9:31 „someone from the German TV“ is an Olympic Champion in Triathlon by the way 😃 (Laura Lindemann)

[@Amanda_K_001]

All the feels seeing you hug Anne. You are both my fave and so gutted for you both. Onward and upward, tough decisions have to be made at the highest level. Smart is often the hardest. Such a champ! 💯

[@JesBeckwith]

Go, Lucy!! You're the best... Can't wait to see what your future holds! You're amazing

[@LaraLiewald]

You’re one of my biggest role models, Lucy Keep shining! Keep going! You’re amazing!

[@LucyCharlesBarclay]

Thank you so much!!

[@annacleland-leighton513]

Wishing you the best with your training and recovery. I'm so glad you made a decision for your health and safety and shared that with us. I think you would have been really frustrated if you had started and then not gotten the finish you were after or had to pull out with an injury.

[@72shanered]

Thank you for being so open about all your niggles and injuries, Lucy. As you say, sport can be cruel. As a mere mortal and an average runner I constantly struggle with niggles. Your openness makes me (and a whole lot of us) feel better and in fact inspired to accept it all, not just the good, and aspire to be a stronger athlete by putting in the necessary work.

[@Kimberlietriracer25]

Super grateful for this. Incredibly encouraging with tons of great lessons that we can all take away. Always learn. Never give up. Keep on keeping on.

[@mariemeyer6852]

I was crying while watching this video. It was so realistic of the challenges. You are the best. Hope you recover quickly!

[@suzannehull2952]

Awesome as ever hun…. I missed the cut off in the mountains on the bike by 3 minutes in June so had to do the bus of shame back so sadly missed you finishing…so like you I’ll be back to finish of my unfinished business!! See you out there and I look forward to seeing your progress of making your other calve super strong xx

[@youngy76]

Lucy you are a legend and will come back strong. I just completed IM 70.3 weymouth after overcoming agroaphobia and panic attacks.. you are an inspiration to see race. I wish you a speedy recovery

[@roberthodgson3574]

Lucy - this is just a test of your mental toughness. You are such a good role model for young women everywhere - onward!

[@rhodrickharalson6898]

Class and Character. That's what you demonstrated - Way to be a Champ!

[@Lavender_Playz224]

Such a champ. I love how positive you always are. That is so hard to do. I can never keep positive through tough times like that😢.Wish you the BEST next year Kona and good luck on your journey towards GUARANTEED success ❤❤🎉🎉💯🏆🥇🏅👑👑👸👸

[@sarahhokanson5391]

What a tough decision Lucy. Just shows how tough you are. I can’t wait to see you back and kicking butt once again!!

[@AGoogleUser-h2r]

Hi Lucy,🙂 it's ok Lucy your still a Champion! That RACE is waiting, But, the special RACE is in time. Recovery and Heal and dream of that WIN! ❤🏅🏆🚴🙏☀⭐GO TEAM CHARLES- BARCLAY!

[@marvinceg.genzola1169]

Just a part of Life's blueprint Lucy. praying for your speedy recovery.

[@plantbasedadventures]

Wish you full and fast recovery. I'm sure it was good decision for longevity in triathlon. You're an inspiration and hope you will get to race in many more World Championships ahead in full health! 💙 Hope Lola and Pickle can cheer you up and help pick up morale throughout recovery 🐕🐕

[@LucyCharlesBarclay]

Thank you! Lola and Pickle cuddles make everything better ❤️

[@tilburs]

You have so many years of success ahead of you, as I said to you on sunday, and the stoicism you showed in face of adversity is a testament to your professionalism 👊🏼

[@peterandrewchua4672]

Ms.Lucy I'm one of your avid fan praying for your speedy recovery.More races to come don't worry God will guide you always stay strong.Lots of love from the Phils. Peter Andrew Chua your avid fan!!!❤❤❤

[@Firestarrr27]

Lucy please get well for further wins! ❤

[@burkertpeggy8548]

You will come back stronger💪I wish you a speedy recovery!!

[@briandavid1355]

We love and support you always. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@volkervoit]

Great video, We just missed you Cryotera the day you’ve been there. I always pass by Francois for a session or two when training in Nice, such a nice guy and really seems to speeding up recovery. Get well soon and good luck in the next races.

[@ironman140.6]

So saddened you did not race. Kona is just 12 months away. You guys are simply the best and this is key!

[@granthouston707]

Was gutting to see the news you'd had to pull the pin. I really felt for you. Recover well and come back stronger, hopefully we'll still get to cheer you on in NZ for the 70.3 WC.

[@KennyMoore-b8w]

Praying for a speedy recovery

[@makiky1000]

Of course, your health has to come first!!! You are the best!!!

[@SISORI_SISORI]

fully support having a separate vid for reece's egg peeling

[@PeacefulRallyCar-pw3cs]

He's a good egg.

[@LucyCharlesBarclay]

Well now you’ve asked for it! 🥚😂

[@ucfnathan]

that egg peel was insane, he's got more in him!

[@Adamcycles]

What a tough decision Lucy, I’m sorry you couldn’t race! You’re always a champion in our eyes ❤

[@bokehinfocus]

🌸🌸🌸You’ll come back stronger! We love you, LCB!!!🩷

[@LucyCharlesBarclay]

Thank you 💪🏻❤️‍🩹

[@ChiemgauEndurance]

That was such a pity for you and the whole team. But you will come back! Experienced the same this year. Heading into the finals of the golden trail series with one athlete on the podium spot, but on the last session before the race she snaped two bands in her ankle. Unfortunately thats part of being an athlete. Come back stronger!

[@florianstegmann6068]

Come back stronger! Way to go Lucy 🙂

[@masonv45]

Can't wait to see Reece holding Lola and Pickles signs cheering you on at your next race !!! Best of luck. 🙂

[@peterkral9639]

All the best Lucy!

[@meghnasalke8092]

More power to You! hope to see you soon racing Again❤

[@ronmedalie3078]

Comebacks are sweet!!!

[@NinaBeswitherick]

Hope you have a speedy recovery 😊

[@albherig]

Thank you for sharing your experience. You will soon recover and compete again. :) 🤗

[@CoachSalsaLuli]

All the best in recovering!

[@RSaban11]

As a huge LCB fan I was so disappointed that you could not compete and get your second World Champion win but as a athlete I understand the tough decision you had to make. Health first for sure. In my second Ironman in South Africa in 2010 I got sick during race week with stomach issues. The night before the race I went to the pharmacy and was told it's too late to rehydrate. I started the race anyway and on the last 60km on the bike I just wanted to sleep. I got off my bike and feel asleep on the grass and people going past kept asking if I was ok...I just said I needed a rest...I carried on and found a place to sleep, hiding away from the athletes on course..woke up a few minutes later and thought to myself, "what am I doing?!" Hidden away sleeping on an Ironman course. I just could not keep my eyes open and yet was at the fittest I had ever been. Decided that I had to pull out and that killed me...but just went back to training for the following year and finished in 2011. Had not done an Ironman since then and now training for Ironman South Africa 2025. Since seeing you win Kona last year you have been my main inspiration, so thank you for that and hope to see you at Ironman South Africa in 2025.😊

[@danobrien8522]

Glad you made a good choice for your future! It’s only one race. On to the next one!

[@lukehayward1966]

Well done for making the difficult but smart decision, Lucy. Hope you recover quickly and that you enjoy the process by focusing on the positives, as you always do.❤ Glad to see Reece the entertainer discovering yet more of his hidden talents.😜 Your family / team dynamic is so encouraging to watch, and really makes us (the audience) feel like we are a part of the journey...very special.🤗 I mistakingly sent you a private message on Instagram, instead of commenting on your post, so this next message was never seen, but here it is again... probably a tad late ,but still true and hopefully still meaningful. " You're an inspiration Lucy, and you always will be.🤗 The little voice that pops up in your head after having made a big decision like this is just trying to steal joy from you. It can't undo the amazing things that you've achieved in your life, or take away from your beautiful personality that inspires people every day. Questioning ourselves is part of life, but I know for a fact that those who truly support you, won't question you, because they have nothing but respect for you, and you have earned that. Thank you for being you, Lucy.❤️ You are incredible, and don't let that little voice tell you otherwise. I pray you heal up quickly. 🙏" " 1 Corinthians 13:4-5 "

[@jlore6344]

It's tough but it is best that you are in the best health possible before racing. Looking forward to following what is next. That was some PRO level egg pealing BTW. Let's go!

[@danaleighformon_]

The bit with Lucy and the (presumably) DNFd athlete hurt my heart. If you’re in the sport long enough, you’ve had a race cancelled due to injury, or you’ve experienced a massive setback just when things are going well, or a time when you haven’t been able to finish. It’s a deep, deep hurt…but the comeback is always so satisfying. Rest up, LCB! Your honestly and vulnerability are so appreciated. ❤

[@LucyCharlesBarclay]

It was a very emotional moment 🥺 she was very unlucky as had swallowed a lot of sea water and gotten sick 💔 I look forward to seeing her in Kona next year

[@freepluralism6652]

The worst pain of any athlete. Recover fast and well and come back stronger 💪 Currently in the same boat 😓

[@markmorales7465]

Keep a PMA (Positive Mental Attitude); adversity only make you stronger!! Enjoy the journey 💕

[@cathysmith4938]

Glad to see I’m not the only one to get so excited about “eggcellent” egg peeling! ❤😂

[@LucyCharlesBarclay]

Right?! Reece is too good at that!!

[@Flarui]

that sucks for sure!! Sport really can be cruel :( Hope you have a speedy recovery

[@sharewavestv]

Get well soon! As a fan of the sport it was heartbreaking to read that you would not compete. Also Anne right after T1. But the race was a thriller. I wonder how it would be with you and Anne in the battle? All the best from Hamburg ❤️

[@gourami7]

There can't be anything more heartwrenching than pulling out on the eve of a WC race knowing you are in great shape. Completely understandable after last few years with injuries why you thought it wasn't worth the risk. Hope you recover quickly and are able to finish the year strong Lucy

[@keithdoran89]

Get healthy soon, Lucy! You're classy when racing and when cheering on the other competitors in a race! You will get that chance to wear that #1 bib in an Ironman World Championship!

[@katis999]

You made the right decision, Lucy😊. All the best😊😊

[@miimki2711]

Welcome to the club..

[@rmjames83]

Oh Lucy, I’m so sorry!! Sport can be brutally cruel sometimes! I’ve had a rough year myself with illness & injury-I can’t imagine what it would be like as a pro when it’s your job, but, onwards & upwards hey! I can certainly relate to the missing out lighting a fire! Rest up, can’t wait to see what ur up to next after the calf is sorted! On a lighter note, think we have found Reece’s very random hidden talent😜🤣

[@LucyCharlesBarclay]

Some years just aren’t ours! Wishing you all the best in recovery ❤️‍🩹 We will come back stronger

[@richardstoner866]

So frustrating for you…..speedy recovery ✊

[@caymanfrigate]

I know it is anecdotal but I had 15 years of achilles tendinitis and calf strain issues with the shoe brand I was using. I changed to Adidas Pro 3s and within the next few runs I was healed, and have been pain free since. I am convinced that shoes are central to the issue.

[@ChrisSpriggs-rj2ys]

What an awesome day for women’s triathlon 😊

[@joshina4497]

Him playing Hot To Go was hilarious xD

[@oikawa_king1839]

That was the right decision!! I know you’ll be our 2025 World Champion!! Now let’s go for the T100 Title!! I know is in you!!!

[@lauras1636]

Take it one day at a time with your recovery and come back strong…. Was really looking forward to seeing you race and defend your title…. Maybe next year, who knows. 😎✈️

[@kellyjeffrie2331]

I’ve never been more invested in egg peeling in my life!! 😂

[@ewan_eo44_tri]

Taff decision, but the right decision, disapointed but healthy first, there is a season to finish, and a 70.3 World title in december, speed and good recovery we all wish you and hope you can back this year on your top level of racing

[@mikes7654]

Reese is it ?? You sir are an Official Egg Peeler 🥚 👍….. Lucy -- Heal quick ! and take of yourself……. You’ve a lot more racing in ya left to go 😉👍.

[@MaxBodulatri]

Everything that happens in our life happens for a reason. Take as much as you can from it and don't regret it. Regret is weakness.

[@RodrigoLangeani]

Fernanda Keller in the house! The high priestess of Ironman!

[@daniels.9446]

Extremely strong decision

[@joenankeylargo9907]

Speedy recovery champ

[@seanvonlost]

See you in Vegas 😎

[@johnsteed7354]

11:30 - I would shout: I love Titch

[@kimcruz16]

Speedy recovery!

[@caymanfrigate]

With my previous shoe brand I tried all their shoes and have a whole pile. I also spent money on physical therapy and the usual "fixes". Try the Pro 3s. If they dont work try all the others because shoes are the issue.

[@leishawilliams2120]

I hope it wasn't glutened! I got badly glutened the other day- intense abdominal pain and vomiting never had since diagnosis 5 years ago. Felt off and vague the next few days. Horrible! Hope you feel better soon

[@leishawilliams2120]

Plus it's so hard travelling and finding food when ur coeliac

[@user-mj8ml2vs5d]

Same. I cook almost all my own food when traveling. A contamination incident will take me out for at least a week. Even when people say food is safe, mistakes are made and it can really put a damper on things.

[@alisonwilks302]

If it’s any consolation you’ve never looked more beautiful - your 30,s are always your best years 😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@samholder196]

LCB is a great person

[@darrintouchet4063]

The decision shows a level of elite mental fortitude, heal quickly so we can all be treated to watching you race again!

[@arichison]

There will be another chance or time to race, better to pull out. Lucy is sharp and thinks ahead. Good call. Not the same being away from the big Island anyway. Not as historical.

[@radiomonkey1]

go lucy !

[@troycollett8540]

You def made the right call.can’t wait to hear what the 2025 season will look like

[@morganvon5664]

It must have really been painful. I pulled out of a marathon with a sore calf 10 miles in. It took a lot of massage and a change of shoe styles to fully recover. The shoes were the problem. I changed brands and it's never come back.

[@sebastianaustein6522]

12:31 Owwwwwww ❤❤❤

[@buffdraven8824]

Have you considered changing your footstrike to lower impact on your achilles/calf after so much strain?

[@pmrowoj]

To be honest, it's kind of exciting to give others a chance at the title and then take it back next time!

[@ROCKSWOT]

[@katiesavard5640]

❤

[@simoncolvin81]

Some cracking egg jokes in there

[@IainThacker]

You can't keep a champion down!

[@ricksimpson8446]

From the superficial info I am seeing it appears as though UR run training is "on-the-edge" with injuries to both calf's within the last year. Injury IS overtraining (OR UNDER-RECOVERY) at a particular time in the training cycle given a particular technique (there may be other factors as well). This has to be dealt with structurally often by modifying training or technique or recovery or all 3 in combination. One possible cure is to incorporate suspended running (LEVER or Lightspeed Lift) into REGULAR recovery days (even ALL run recovery training) in order to allow training stress to heal & ADAPTION to occur. Since UR NOT 18 anymore, this problem is likely to re-occur (with increasing age) unless dealt with. There was an 18yr old who did 90% of her training as suspended running (Lightspeed Lift) and won the under-20 World Championship in Cali in 2022. Just some thoughts from Las Vegas. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqPRZZ-wZrpgqrs

[@jasonrogers204]

So sad that so many of us can appreciate the pleasure of a cleanly de-shelled hard boiled egg!!!!! More notably, so sorry for the health challenges!

[@Rich-l6r]

👍👍💪💪💯🔥🙏

[@stevesmith3606]

AG1…nooooooooooooooo 😔

[@gipvision6937]

If the eggs peel easily, this means that they are not fresh. FYI

[@Domekonbirdtour]

What was the purpose of the mask when hugging people? Although I love your spirit and you inspire so many people. Please recover quickly 😊

[@MTB4664]

Covid curr has an Incubation of arround 5 dass, +/-. The mask helps to stay healthy for the Race.

[@_J.F_]

I understand not wanting to risk making the damage even worse by racing in Nice, but if you do not want to risk it for the IM World Championship does that mean that you are saving yourself for the T100 final in Dubai perhaps?

[@fernandog.aguirre2791]

Just very few athletes can afford this VERY EXPENSIVE Treatments!

[@99cya]

Yes. Thats why only a select few can win in long distance. It has become a very small circle of athletes.

[@jordanschiller]

I don't understand the masking while checking in and then not during autograph session? How come is that?

[@flwi]

Oh no - that's a bummer! Get well soon! But, come on. Don't be lazy. In the meantime you can practice your fingers and get the egg peeling WR! 😂

[@speedypablo5530]

Eggscellent 🥚🍳

[@frankgallagher5786]

Great athlete, but let us not confuse ourselves with good health and the triathlon.