I DID A FULL IRONMAN WITHOUT TRAINING (18 years old)

Ironman Texas, April 22nd 2023 ( youngest competitor)
Hi guys, I want to share my experience doing my first ever Ironman!
So grateful for God and the miracles I saw in my life along this Ironman journey.
Enjoy!
Credit Delaney Ball for filming and editing this entire video!

[@Tdezayo]

This is the most ridiculous and impressive race story I've ever seen. You've got some insane grit. Congratulations on your accomplishment

[@1023Endurance]

Your title said you didn't train. The video immediately starts talking about your training for 3 months

[@richc8095]

I agree I've been competing for the last 8 years in Iron Man races and he's coming off of no type of background training kind of makes you wonder 🤔

[@joy_2363]

Well 3 months training for an Ironman is basically no training, I’m gonna be 18 and 2 days for the Copenhagen Ironman. It’s in 20 days and I have to say the way he speaks he really underestimated the race.

[@raaah791]

@@joy_2363I’m training for Ironman Tallin which is in 23 days, started training on march 18 with no prior experience, and I feel like I’m underestimating the race as well rn

[@johnsoapmactavish9921]

@@joy_2363 "Well 3 months training for an Ironman is basically no training" Doesn't matter, he still trained, so he lied in his title. He did that purposely to rake in views and clickbait. Stop defending him

[@Ivan_Nano]

This is insane. I trained two full years for my first Ironman and I had all the right equipment. Got injured a million times training for it and I finished in 13 hours. Of course I’m not 18 so my body is more fragile but still… unbelievable. I did my first marathon without training (at all) at 22 and I got injured for life. Still paying the price today. What you did was both as amazing as risky!

[@Overcomertwo]

CRAZY MAN!!! The most important thing is to believe in yourself and you will be capable of anything! Rush forward!!

[@allegedlybryan9588]

Ironman community needs more videos like this! Great job dude - I’m doing my first Ironman in October with the same amount of training as you. Very relatable!

[@thedailytri]

epic man. congrats!! Keep going! Spread that energy

[@ZenEndurance]

Inspirational for sure, but please god nobody else even think about doing this. He’s lucky he hasn’t permanently injured himself. Do a short triathlon first, then an Olympic distance, then a half Ironman, then a full Ironman. Enjoy the journey instead of trying to short cut everything in life.

[@andrejracz3923]

Man, as a 19 year old about to do my first, this is insanely cool, you're a madman

[@davidzamudio3264]

Stumbled across your video, congrats!!! You are an Ironman!!!! for the rest of your life!!! Did Ironman Arizona and can relate the mental battles before and during the race.

[@ignaescribano]

You did train though 😅

[@Mehdi-qp1tz]

that's sickkk, well done!!

[@Manasseh_Tribe]

Mislead statement, you still doing training. Not totally zero training.

[@delaneyball24]

clickbait for clicks buddy

[@williamgalbraith8435]

Legendary man. I’m so proud of you. You are an inspiration.

[@kitman530]

Everyone who ever did a half oder full distance triathlon knows, that this is fake. There is no way, for anyone, without any training, to complete a long distance triathlon, especially not in 14,5hours and not with running into the finish line. It can be done in 5 months of training, but not without serious amount of previous endurance training, especially run or bike training. All those videos on the internet with similar accomplishments don't mention, that there was serious training, at least 2 years before this "start" of the ironman training. Folks, don't let this fool you. Tommy Butler, you said you did your 3rd ever run 5 months before the ironman. This can't be true, and no matter what proof you throw at me, it doesn't matter. It's wrong and doesn't change the fact, that it is. This has nothing to do with fitness, or willpower or talent. This is about physics. You can't overcome physics. Greetings.

[@timahern1017]

Thank you. I don’t wanna be a hater but this guy seems very full of it

[@delaneyball24]

he literally did 1 run that was 7 miles and that was it. Yes, he did probably a months worth of pool training and maybe 4 or 5 long bikerides. This is KZbin people you gotta do what u gotta do to get clicks. No training sounds way better than limited training.

[@famousbachelors]

Check out our video where we did a full IRONMAN!

[@jacobbates645]

W video my favorite part was nobody believed in you but you still knew you could do anything you set your mind to and got the job done

[@srkcnu]

Stumbled across your video while scrolling. Super impressive man. Your determination is going to pay dividends for the rest of your life.

[@aldilasagne293]

This deserves more recognition

[@joy_2363]

Congratulations bro, amazing video I would love to see more of that. Especially where you actually train for it. I have the Copenhagen Ironman in 20 days. I’ve trained for 10 months and I’m gonna be 18 years old and 2 days on race day. Again huge congratulations man, well done. And a phenomenal time considering you haven’t trained much for it

[@mayrazavala9567]

That dive had me dying 😂😂😂 I love your optimism!!!!

[@clive2296]

The great journey in doing an Iron man or any other endurance sport is the training season. The day of the event is just another day, the day that you have been waiting for.

[@DavidStabell]

dude, when i was 18 all i could think about was girls, cars and parties, mad respect!

[@icedestroyer9816]

im also 18, only doing a half ironman without training tho this june so cool to see someone sharing the experience

[@SeanStephensen]

The dedication and performance is impressive. As shown in the video, your commitment to quality training is impressive. You don't need to devalue your feat with a clickbait title. You didn't do an ironman with no training.

[@inthemoney8944]

This is impressive. But this guys aerobic base was really good to start. A born athlete. Everybody else don’t try to do it like him remember to go thru proper training lol

[@Bukoe]

You missed the best part of the video. you walking up or down stairs the day after when you wake up :P .. but a ironman is for sure mental there are soo many ups and downs you have to fight . =) .. I have done 2 of them But I spend years .. did 1/4 distances first year . 2x ½ distances on year 2 . before I started playing with the full distances.. But grats hope you keep going

[@2Calam]

3 months is not no training

[@Ihjcjfcj]

I get it, you did it with 16.7% of the training most people do. Signed, a 34 year old who just finished IM Texas. What a day. It was absolutely savage, but entering hell sure makes you happier. 🤙

[@bencole2247]

Awesome story. Congratulations. God bless !

[@michaeldavidson8813]

Great Story Tommy. Truly an accomplishment to be proud of. 👍🏾😉

[@charlesedward9357]

At 18 I wasn't filming myself. Lot of pressure on this generation 😞

[@wespa4622]

Tommy’s got that DAWG in him

[@vinay-xw3zp]

Finally, another nut like me. I was the youngest to compete at Panama city. Keep it going man!

[@Lephuu]

Well done keep up the good work! Mission accomplished up to the next challenge tho :)

[@JL-dl2tp]

What an inspirational story

[@Imakeyouezz]

Respect

[@stellaleoncini3174]

Wow, this is so impressive! Inspiring me all the way to Italy :)

[@WalzySZN]

not a flex tbh. training for something is much more impressive

[@paulkorte2610]

Awesome Video !!

[@LisaMichele]

0:43 a half ironman is not "wimpy" ya goofball

[@na-dk9vm]

Is 9 months of training 5-6 days per week enough time to train for an ironman?? Longest run would be 32kms, a lot of swim training done also.

[@jasontekun6977]

Fcking Legend

[@vozzen]

You did train before the Ironman? I mean, I think it is absolute stupidity to do an Ironman without training because you will likely just get injured. That’s partly why you are training, so your body can tolerate the distance

[@marekbabik2791]

U can do that without or little training aswell ... the body will hold up in most cases ..the question is ..will it be without any serious injuries?? Maybe not on the spot ...but also after the race .

[@elclaudiosanchez]

When I was 18 I was working in the fields in Mexico, American kids got to do Ironmans "without training"

[@benadey1350]

Awesome mate, so impressive !

[@user-sk8uh3gh8z]

🙌🙌

[@avery1277]

This is incredible man

[@PatrickWoerner]

congrats

[@cosportstalk2762]

inspirational

[@TommyButler8]

collab?

[@janfolkerts7342]

Better train for it, much better for the body.

[@joboytancinco9972]

that is fcking awesome!

[@omersagi]

Absolute beast

[@AdonisSA_TheDon]

Go Tommy 🎉

[@ethanwong5758]

TB💪

[@saudosa6177]

This is impressive

[@TeepIsHere]

so you did have training

[@snip4835]

him 😮‍💨😮‍💨

[@rickieroberts3697]

So dope man

[@thomashales2767]

He’s that guy

[@michaelkomolafe4879]

Did you do an open water swim before the race??

[@lukepierattini9142]

no he didn’t only pool swim

[@delaneyball24]

Goggins style

[@richardcmacnamee]

Maybe I am missing something but can anyone explain why is this “inspirational”? What significant obstacle did this person overcome to do this.

[@lambdaserb]

an ironman is not just an aerobic physical feat, but 99% of it is mental. it’s inspiring to see someone of a young age tackle this taxing race distance. if you have ever done running, swimming, biking, xc skiing, or any sport that involves a high amount of mental strength, you would smile for this man right here. pure grit and determination while having fun. it’s a lifetime memory and his grit and determination will show outside of triathlon as well. it’s great to see so many people attempt long distance triathlons and 100 mile runs, because after completing one you feel genuine happiness you can always look back on

[@lambdaserb]

just as lebron and messi inspire many many people around the world by being a role model for their respective sports. at all levels their can be role models and youtube is a great platform for people like him to make this video to hopefully inspire someone, just as he was inspired to do this.

[@richardcmacnamee]

@@lambdaserb Good evening. I have raced as a triathlete for many years as at elite ITU / Worlds etc. You can Google the name. On a Memorial Day weekend, when a nation (the US - and I from the UK) is taking the time to remember 18yr old soldiers / Marines who made the ultimate sacrifice for something greater than a 14hrs effort, to be candid, this was tone deaf. But then I suspect that is lost on the generation in question.

[@lambdaserb]

@@richardcmacnamee I completely agree that this comes nowhere close in relation to fighting for one’s nation. Doesn’t mean that’s the only thing can be inspiring to others.

[@stewieswontheroundweregoin4653]

He didn’t overcome any mental barriers associated with preparing for an ironman, he simply circumvented them by ignoring any reasonable suggestions to train to condition himself for the distances.

[@connorreadmancoaching]

Bro do you have a coach?

[@timahern1017]

🧢

[@triplet32]

W

[@DanielMooreDJ]

This video is a waste of time unless you change your title

[@delaneyball24]

ever heard of clickbait?

[@DanielMooreDJ]

@@delaneyball24 ever heard of wasting peoples time?

[@NicholasDMarshall]

God this, god that. Just remember, you did it, not god.

[@samtheman7860]

Depends on your definition of 'God' and 'you'

[@rachidboukhlifa4054]

you did ? Well it is very very stupid .

[@jarrodlabuschagne8067]

Congrats brother, I’m doing my Ironman in less then 30 days, will let you know how it goes 🫶🏻

[@stevengtv]

How did it go?