How hard is it to qualify for the olympics?

Diving into a new challenge! When the opportunity to compete in the olympic swimming trials came along, Lucy wanted to test herself and see if a triathlete can really compete against the best swimmers in the country!
From pain cave to pool - follow her adapted training plan, channeling everything to work on improving the swim discipline. Focusing on swim sessions and strength training, with bike and run sessions used to play into optimising the 1500m. We also take a behind the scenes look at nutrition and hotel quarantine life.
Is it really possible for a triathlete, former swimmer, to find her feet again in the pool and get back up to speed?
GIVEAWAY DETAILS
To enter the giveaway & be in with a chance to win your very own swimmer artwork by Ruben, please complete the following:
*Follow Ruben on instagram: / rubenabstract
*Comment on his giveaway post & tag your two best swim buddies!
Let us know in the comments if you have entered! Good luck!
Check out the company who delivered Lucy's food during hotel quarantine:
www.freshfitnessfood.com/
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[@markcook5933]

The most exciting 1500m swim I’ve seen. Well done Lucy, amazing!

[@rogerc23]

That usually aren’t that close that’s for sure.

[@MsAngelPixie]

Noone.... literally NOONE:.... Lucy: I am gonna train 6 weeks and THEN race in the Olympic trials....( dominates the field in the 1500 and gets second by a margin of 0.17 seconds) ❤🏊‍♀️💪

[@RunForPeace-hk1cu]

She beat Ledecky? Hmmm If she could beat ledecky she would have given up on triathlon for a while and take home the gold. Nobody turns own Olympic Gold

[@horsiesarepretty]

Even though I will never be able to swim/bike/run anywhere near the speeds that Lucy does (especially not the swim) every time I watch one of her videos I get so excited for my next training session! Lucy, you are incredible!!!

[@sizzler1474]

Ditto, I get exactly the same feeling!!

[@dklhmfamily4833]

So inspiring! First was Challenged Miami, then Superleague, now Olympic trials 🤯🔥💪 You are an inspiration to my daughters and to all athletes!

[@gourami7]

It's great that Lucy is undaunted by different challenges She's an incredible athlete with huge grit and determination Triathlon are lucky to have her

[@egorprokudin1114]

snd my dog's are inspired to

[@errgo2713]

Fascinating and impressive as ever...and so damned close to winning that whole race against full-timers. Amazing.

[@martynaopianiak5460]

Lucy you're an inspiration! I just wonder how do you recover between all these hard trainings maybe you can make a video about it?

[@jeromeibanez2891]

Clue: she has a team and this is her full time job

[@mariatooker3475]

Thank you Lucy for being a world class triathlete ! The sport needs you!

[@caglarsingletary4655]

"TRIATHLON" I am inspired by this video biography and love what you said,too Maria Tooler(TRIATHLON).

[@julimov24]

Lucy is just unbelievable! Great job!

[@TheBritishActingCoach]

SO CLOSE!!!!! Well done babes, super impressive work. So excited for you!

[@alanshrimpton6787]

Love the detail you guys show us. Thanks and congrats on the swim.

[@dklindsey1952]

It is always fun to tag along on one of your amazing journeys. Your work ethic is second to non and your attitude is something we can all hope to imitate. I believe your triathlon training has helped your swimming strength as well as your mental toughness. Thanks

[@CedricMurillo]

Watched your race live and I was so impressed!!! You're the best! You're so inspiring Lucy!!! Thanks for sharing your journey with us! Just checked Ruben's work and I love it!!

[@ingeross4384]

Congratulations, Lucy! So impressive. Such great quality throughout.

[@gizehwhitanh7364]

Omg, it was amazing girl! Your definitely an inspiration. So proud of your performance and your dedication ♥️

[@mlegrand]

Great race Lucy! Super cool to see you mix it up at this level. 👏

[@rubywyles7640]

Congrats Lucy! That’s remarkable! Really appreciate you giving us this level of behind the scenes info. Entered giveaway too, what beautiful fun artwork!

[@hayleyfisher23]

Amazing effort, congrats on the result and so great to watch your training sessions for this event

[@micaelagonzalezkail2583]

I have always been a sprinter that dreaded swimming distance, but watching you dominate in cycling and running makes me believe I can do anything as long as i am willing to sacrifice and persevere. You are absolute🔥!!

[@Sanko1960]

So grateful to you and Reece (and Lola, too) for being so willing to share your experiences in such great detail. I learn so much from your dedication, commitment, hard work, determination, curiosity, and smiling face. Congratulations on a superb race effort and thank you!

[@TCRS]

I watched this the other day and was blown away - you came sooooo close. Well done!

[@runtridora27]

Really interesting video to see how you prepare, and fantastic how you throw in yourself to new challenges in 2021! Keep going!

[@bbuisine]

Thank you Lucy for sharing this video! You are a fantastic athlete. Can't wait to see you setting a new course record at Kona!

[@honuyoga]

Amazing!!!! Thank you so much or sharing and well done on your fantastic performance!!

[@angelaviehland2705]

Love the video and sharing your story about your journey to the Olympic trials. The give away of Ruben’s art is amazing.

[@tricoachmalc8266]

Amazing swim with little time to prepare. That shake looks great too with a good ratio of ice cream in, I will have to try it.

[@melaniemccann8061]

From one multi-sport athlete to another: gotta love crushing the competition at sport-specific events. Best of luck! Entered the art giveaway - big fan of Ruben's work!

[@deborahlarnach2969]

Great video Lucy. I love your dedication and love of the sport. I will definitely be entering the competition. Love the art work x

[@davidw2892]

What a fantastic swim focussed training block. Awesome work and great result!!

[@benjaminzachwieja8133]

Good Luck! Tons of great info in this video. Would love to get more detail into your nutritional planning. The idea of popping a plate into the micro leaves a lot to the imagination. A pint of Ben and Jerry's...that I can relate to :)

[@m.r.6264]

Congratulations Lucy!! Amazing effort

[@kevinterry5746]

Lucy is such a remarkable and impressive athlete and person. I love these sneak peaks behind the scenes. Thank you for the entire Team CB!!

[@mackenzieframbes5593]

Love watching you compete and train in IM; it’s giving me motivation for my first half! Looking forward to Ruben’s giveaway as well :)

[@gabornyers7091]

Great Video with all the backgrounds and details! You are a very inspiring athlete and human being 🙏👏 Thanks for sharing!

[@carlosmartinez-xg2px]

Is awesome your effort , the sensations I feel is you can do more since I saw in Kona a few years ago is you are better and better, Thank you fir so cool and professional videos , from Brooklyn, New York

[@Aslanscock]

recreating a shake you only get while racing at Kona is such a humble tri flex lol

[@kirstytinnirello8503]

Really inspirational and really impressive dedication to your training. Congratulations on your swim. Will be pinching the Java shake recipe!! And love the artwork so entered the @rubenabstract competition too! Thanks for sharing the opportunity.

[@ejquezad]

You LOVE 2nd places don't you? 😄. You are amazing!!

[@paulhaslam1194]

Very best wishes Lucy, this is amazing & really exciting

[@haupt25]

Such a great close race! Congreats! I love this video like all o your videos

[@nancypulham9493]

Loved this! Can I just say that you looked so cool walking out onto that deck before your race! I wanna be you when I grow up 🤣

[@lennardlim]

Amazing stuff and so close at the end. What watch do you use to track your workouts? Do you use the same watch for running, cycling and swimming?

[@TheBritishActingCoach]

I actually love his artwork - how amazing!

[@scboulder1985]

LCB, your swim is so destructive, IM is going to force you to start Kona with the pro men. Congrats on your 1500 time trial. Lava Java, I hope they are open for Kona this year. It's always a fantastic time to stand in line and chat with everyone, including pros waiting for a recovery shake. Especially after bike check in. Slainte!

[@Simply203]

Well done Lucy and congratulations on outstanding result

[@chrisfenet]

I am enjoying this triathlon world more and more! thanks so much for sharing the insides of your training and the comp, this is super cool! Hopefully the giveaway prize can get delivered to australia ;p

[@SophieLDodd]

Honestly such an exciting 1500 to watch and definitely given me food for thought as to whether or not you can swim fast as a triathlete. Well done! Defo entered that giveaway

[@kinchin78]

Awesome 👏 effort! Great result! Fantastic story telling and video!! Wish you finally win on Kona!

[@Cachoeira1986]

You are amazing and such an inspiration!!! Go Lucy!!!!

[@agnes4584]

Well done Lucy! 👏🏼👏🏼Great vlog - thanks for sharing! 🙂👍

[@RubiksTimmey]

Ridiculous. I love it. Looking forward to following Kona 2021.

[@johnwhipple7964]

Fantastic effort! Looking forward to watching Kona!

[@notmyrealname6272]

Wow I’m so proud of you! What an inspiration.

[@wrxzboost]

congrats - this a great result and a testament to your athleticism. natural born. it's been a while since i checked in on Team CB - but was surprised to see a CUBE! btw - love it way more than the shiv.

[@sebastianparedes4170]

Amazing Lucy...Congrats!

[@leigh-annpearce5024]

Congratulations on the swim! You amazing to watch. 🏊🏻‍♀️🚴🏼‍♀️🏃🏼‍♀️ I love the art work too! 🏊🏻‍♀️🏊🏻‍♀️🏊🏻‍♀️

[@chim897]

So motivated to the challenge. Cant wait to see you at Kona. Loving ruben's artwork. That would look great in my lounge. Entered.

[@EstefanGerheim]

Well done Lucy!! Strong performance. Can't wait to see you in Kona 💥

[@kinchin78]

Amazing effort! Great video as well! All the best on the Kona! I wish you finally get it done!!! No second pls ;)

[@hagakuru]

Wow - stunning news! Wishing you all the best.

[@HenningFCB]

Well done Lucy! Great Job! Love your interesting and funny videos! Greetings from Germany

[@ciscokid0127]

For sure am inspiration ☺️ Great job Lucy!

[@jasonbroadbelt]

Great video and effort!! Amazing.

[@oliverwood7190]

Congratulations Lucy, ace you Lucy awesome swimmer

[@crankgreenwatts]

So very well done indeed Lucy 👏

[@dtrjones]

I don't know what it is but there's something enjoyable about watching athlete's train hard LOL! I don't know how team Charles Barclay can do all this and make superb videos as well, very inspiring!

[@lindsayschwab1328]

Thank you for sharing your story! Very inspirational! I entered Ruben's drawing. Very awesome artwork

[@evamocnik7929]

I hope you Come to the Olympic👊you can this!! Good luck😘

[@tamp4x]

go for it at the olympic marathon swim trials!! I think you have a good shot there

[@iinvinsible]

Watch out Kona! Superb swimming!

[@SemiFlaired]

I love the swimmers artwork above your couch! awesome giveaway, and amazing video!

[@felicitycaddick6443]

Of course I'm entering the competition it's amazing art. 👍

[@jackowhalley4564]

Great Video as always, entered the competition as the art looks so cool

[@alisontriathlonlover]

Congratulations 🎉 Always inspiring & amazing 🤩

[@mitherisso1121]

It's really amazing. I'm really looking forward to meeting you. From Japan.

[@EnduranceJay]

What an achievement especially all things considered with not much swimming over the last year for you. And I have to try that smoothie 🤤

[@Gu7ller]

Awesome video thank you 🙏

[@bobbymac1972]

A+ Quality Content!!! Go Lucy!

[@yiannis_christodoulou]

Well done Lucy that was amazing

[@akshaydeora5182]

Congratulations and best wishes for kona. I am your big fan.

[@taniabiland8719]

You inspire me so much!

[@NJIronMom]

Motivating video. Huge congratulations on smashing your swim. Love the artwork, I’ve entered the contest.

[@kimlylee]

im a fan! great work Lucy!

[@amandaperri9481]

Very inspiring to see you go for each challenge. I am entering the GIVEAWAY!!! His work is amazing!!!

[@BenjaminBriu]

Love the Latin music!! Yes I will enter to win the piece of art work!! Looks fantastic!!

[@d-waynewayne4818]

Great video and congrats on an awesome race!! Entered for the artwork giveaway as well! 😉

[@timmclaughlin1787]

WOW, what a SWIM! You smashed it Lucy. unbelievable, well done and such a great video which is not easy to produce. Your technique is the best I love watching you glide thru the water. You won that race in my book. So did you qualify for the Olympic spot?

[@michaelforeman1810]

Awesome swim Lucy! Well done!

[@arg28]

amaaaaazing Lucy ! you're the definition of inspiration! and of course i entered the giveaway :P

[@UnwarrierChicken]

truly inspiring man

[@ooiooi73]

Amazing👍

[@alex31721able]

This shows how far Lucy could have gotten in swimming of she kept going swimming

[@rogerc23]

I was thinking more so that it shows how training for the other sports might help swimmers.

[@adammann6628]

I think going triathlon was a good move. Nobody is touching Ledecky in the 1500.

[@TheFitDragon]

Interesting to think the pure swimmers look at the tiny details which include things like the kick off the wall. Not something a triathlete would pay much mind to but considering you will be doing a lot of flips for a 1500 its something you can't ignore.

[@356z]

"Swimmin" in sponsorships 🔥💰🏊‍♀️💪

[@ianwhitehouse3849]

Fantastic - focus and desire - top triathlete and swimmer 🏊🏼‍♂️

[@markogligoric7139]

3 times second in Kona , second in super league in London and second on olympic trials in lane two :DDDDD

[@martynaopianiak5460]

And second in Challenge Miami :D

[@pulsefitness6044]

1st challenge Roth 1st ironman Lanzarote 1st challenge Lisbon 1st Challenge Prague 1st Ironman 70.3 Staffordshire 1st ironman South Africa 2018 1st ironman South Africa 2019 1st in Age group in kona 2015 Shall we go on?

[@philipwasley9229]

Great vid. As always. 😀

[@christinenarcilla7833]

Well done lucy charles❤️

[@marshallalbritton9521]

I’m going to enter the competition. Great video guys!

[@rosslacey8555]

Really shows how ridiculous Ledecky's 15:20 is when you see the effort that goes into it. 🙃

[@RunForPeace-hk1cu]

That’s why it’s so aggravating to hear people post things like Triathlete > Swimmer There are levels to this game. Lucy ain’t swimming 15:20 if her life depended on it no matter how hard she tries. Respect the athlete of their respective specialization

[@TriDaddy]

@12:45 I know you are doing an all out max effort here - But I'm curious about the technique? I've recently purchased a SwimErg and was thinking of buying the Halo adaptor so I keep that proper catch. What are your thoughts Lucy?