Iron Cowboy

In 2012 James Lawrence set out to break the world record of Iron distance races completed in one year. This is his story
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[@stevenfox99]

I remember seeing this guy take Dayton along for the race in Lake Havasu, which was my first full 140.6 tri. I was right next to him for most of the swim, and saw him a few times along the bike and run courses. Seeing him do that helped inspire and motivate me for the entire race from the very beginning, when the race organizers announced that he was breaking the world record towing along that boy while we were standing on the beach waiting for the start. Thank you James, you have a great story.

[@charlielawrence6941]

I cried... because as you say "I CAN" bike and "I CAN" do the Ride to Cure Diabetes ...and because my brother - ironically James Lawrence - passed away attempting his first triathlon at the age of 70 (Crabman Triathlon in Rhode Island - 2013) because "He COULD" train and prepare and attempt a triathlon. THANK YOU for sharing your story. It should inspire many - many who will take up on your "I CAN" attitude.

[@unixbash]

You sir, are absolutely inspirational!

[@vianeysha]

truee

[@mattw384]

Netflix brought me here. Going to start training for a 5k! Thank you, James!

[@harryb7498]

Are you still going strong man

[@zo_7860]

Lmao a 5k run thats light work

[@thijsvr6200]

OVO ZO shut the fuck up eh?

[@roguefurion]

Hi Matt, its been 2 years since you posted this. I've set myself the goal of doing a half iron man as an unfit smoker. Wondering if you did that 5k run. Much love mate.

[@tomhanson2713]

What a selfless and inspiring guy, wish I could have been there to cheer him on! A true hero!!!

[@willarthur3888]

People think that professional athletes, mainly endurance athletes, talent is in being fast or strong. But honestly the most impressive part is their recovery abilities

[@sheldondillon]

I can't believe the heart this man has and the kind of shape you have to be in to accomplish this. I am SEVERELY IMPRESSED . As someone who has done roadwork and calistenics for ring training I understand how much you need to have in your heart when you start to hurt but simply continue to keep on, and keep on, and keep on. RESPECT to the man with the gigantic heart...

[@madhurpatel]

I cried while watching this video. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@jeffletendre5025]

On June 8th 2021, he will finish his 100th FDT in a row... Amazing to watch this knowing what he will accomplish next. What a man.

[@valerywithy]

Saturday, July 25, 2015 James will be finishing his 50/50/50!

[@fuadsinanovic9395]

Man thats awsome, he just share his great moments with that kid. Just beautiful-

[@yodakbarrabucci2582]

Just finished your book. I’m so fascinated by your life.

[@multiestonian]

Thanks to this video i am more motivated, and now when i go running and want to quit. Then i think to myself that same thing, that many people with disabilitys can't run or walk! I will try to not think about quitting anymore, cuz some people would give everything, to do what i am thinking about quitting from!

[@danielsickler8717]

I unfortunatly became disabled. If you can run, DO IT. If i could run, i wouldnt stop till i threw up... lol

[@igormagalhaes2103]

Exceptional human being James Lawrence!

[@healthcoachandcook]

Thank you for your strength, courage and inspiration. After watching this in December, I signed up for my first half Ironman which will be in September and this Sunday I will do my first Olympic Tri as part of my training. My mantra has been and will continue to be - I get to. I get to. I get to. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

[@rogerc23]

@Jennifer Moore. Gratitude is attitude. How did it go?

[@codythomason7382]

I know the struggle you went through iron cowboy with haters and I want you to know every run, bike and swim I go on you have inspired me to be a better person, father and to live a better. Thank you for your motivation I watch your videos before every training session.

[@feartheturtletricoaching1807]

James and another adventurer Sean Conway - inspired me to complete 32 triathlons over 32 consecutive days. I watch this video at least once a month..amazing mentality and determination

[@TheGLOBEos]

THANK YOU FOR REIGNITING MY INNER FIRE!!!

[@merlinvandebraam]

What an incredible story. Thank you for doing this video to share it with others.

[@apokhariya]

This is the best ever thing i have seen in my life done by an athlete above that Triathlete. Respect and grand salute to James Lawrence.

[@davidweber4591]

Dude you are an absolute beast. Love all the inspiration you provide and everything you give back. Thanks James!

[@jeffbooth7388]

Wow. Stumbled on this preparing for my first tri. Amazing. What an inspiration and good guy too.

[@akshaysalkar]

its really amazing.. Just that so few people know about him...

[@tubeyoukey]

Very few, like eleven or twelve

[@bloodsord9]

I can't say that I wish you were my dad, because I love my dad no matter what he does, but I do wish he was a little more like you.

[@seth2493]

You are an amazing human being and an inspiring example to all. Wow....congratulations on all your achievements and all the best for you future endeavors!

[@goldstreamers7154]

Every video is super quality. Thank you, great material.

[@unknowndriver6652]

The triathlon people will make any other athletes in the world cry like babies still nobody give them credit enough.. thats a real tough sport when you constantly feeling you wanna quit its cause you going through some real shit not like basketball, futbool etc

[@robertcx]

Thank you for showing everyone what God makes possiable. Just finished my 5k walk, one day I'll be able to run the marathon, because I get to.

[@andrijagrgic2357]

Heartwarming and powerful. Thank you for being an amazing person!

[@KristofferAskHansen]

Just an amazing movie. Great story and filming! The best I have seen on youtube yet!

[@btsdancestudio5691]

wow my life literally changed by this at @6.35. Goodness and kindness is not dead. This guy isn't doing this for a photo-op. this is so genuine……..wow. absolute game changing video to watch as a habit.

[@SuperLooping69]

Thank you from France, you're an amazing man ! keep continuing

[@kalharajayasekara2929]

Wonderful Human being....

[@MitchelBoot]

Awesome! Great filming and colorcorrections! Keep on doing this, please! It's alway's nice to hear Tony Andersson's music, too!

[@wesstonduncan]

This was amazing to watch and as many people have already said, this is very inspirational

[@obidr]

Just... wow! You my sir, are the definition of inspiration.

[@spirosv288]

Unbelievable bro!!!!! I cant believe i didn't watch this video sooner! Totally Amazing

[@sergiogonzalezlopez3306]

Inspirational and breathtaking video! Amazing !

[@abbywill6586]

Love these story's

[@TheKuleflux]

This is so incredible!

[@derrickmartinez7238]

Wow thanks for the inspiration, I got my first triathlon in 2 months. I'm very nervous. You're awesome by the way!

[@NoorkeiBoston]

An awesome human being. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@Remythebully]

much respect and an inspiration to me. thank you

[@yushothu201]

My god. I love this channel. LOVE IT

[@rzrckfilms2227]

simply amazing. If there is a will, there is a way. Live the life you love!

[@sandymcgann1914]

You are an inspiration to so many! Congrats!! I loved putting the IMAZ medal around you neck!!

[@enigmapublius1]

you are changing lives James! Never forget that you badass

[@gsfcuk]

aw bloody sum what an amazing film

[@MooMooMath]

Thanks for the inspiration.

[@asd9302]

Salute to you brother! you are such a good example to the others :) you deserve a medal bro! keep it up! i want to be a triathlete someday thank you for inspiring me!

[@fernandog.aguirre2791]

James........what f.......buddy, amazing training and will power...not everybody, yes you inspire !!! yes you do!!!! Congrats and blessings!!!!

[@PMC1001]

you are a saint, a god! good luck with all your endeavours!

[@ashleymodder1342]

You are truly amazing and inspiring. Maybe one day there will be an iron cowgirl :)

[@kamilkijewski2992]

You are a living legend man!

[@ep1560]

Amazing, Sir

[@RomanKharkovski]

Simply amazing!

[@pauldingens282]

Great movie !! Congrats !!

[@SeanStephensonWon]

what a wonderful story

[@loganmayberry128]

#INSPIRED! you guys did a fabulous job creating this video! Thank you for that! :)

[@IznoLTB]

amazing

[@miguelriverajr639]

my inspiration for Oceanside 2017, Coronado 2017 and Tempe 2017

[@GeezerHood]

I think this is only my 2nd post on Facebook in several years, as for me... there's a lot of stuff not worth reading or watching. If you want to see something really inspirational... this would be hard to beat!! Especially watch from 3:35 to 8:11 minutes into this 14:29 film. I'm posting this in memory of my cousin Jerry Dobbs who passed from this life on January 20, 2015 and lived with this condition for 79 years. In spite of his lot in life... he always had a smile on his face and a heart full of love and laughter!

[@TrainingWheelsAmeric]

Just amazing

[@Lovewins99]

Good man. God bless you.

[@BrunoZub]

Brilliant done!!

[@andrzejlewicki811]

amazing !

[@martijneradus5407]

It did inspire me! Wow wow wow wat a man!

[@japhy6536]

sensational all around

[@UmbertoDOvidio]

One thing is for sure, this guy has some seriously strong knees! I wish I could reach those distances without getting injured :D

[@stneonbl]

+Umberto D'Ovidio You most definitely can. His knees are genetically exactly the same as yours ;-). Read "Born to Run" by Chris McDougall and change how you think about your body.

[@boxingfocus]

Look at his running technique @ 11:57 and not that he's not landing on his heels. That's what fucks your knees.

[@badmotivationofficial4369]

Boxing Focus agree

[@McKayLove]

if you really want to do something, you will find a way. if you don't, you will find an excuse.

[@DamienMalakay]

James Lawrence is just as inspirational as Bolt, Phelps, Messi, Jordan etc....what he did is simply INCREDIBLE and it's sad to see how many haters and keyboard warriors attacked a person who was trying to raise money for a good cause. Even if he wasn't doing it for a charity or for a fund raiser the fact he still attempted to do something so dangerous and just plane out IMPOSSIBLE we should be celebrating the man not trying to find any possible way to bash what he did. God Bless You JL!!!

[@frannelk]

Cool story, very motivational

[@marcellacruz9349]

This is art!!

[@ShaneGoldbergLive]

inspirational! thanks for sharing :) and to think I'm trying to work myself up to do just 1 ironman!! LOL :) what an inspiration

[@monkeysaiyan7605]

just great!

[@Hugo-ww4ez]

The marathon is the true killer of the ironman, well done.

[@thebodyanalyst]

Needed the lift.........Good Job!

[@DublinDapper]

Incredible

[@ryandhaley2]

The guy's reaction at 10:00 was pure shock 😆

[@ef5936]

Congratulations to everyone who helped him

[@ahmadoumbaye1429]

Awesomeness

[@daviderusso1643]

Wow! Respect

[@kalamatyi19]

Man! I respect to you! My dream is your things!

[@ChrisHughes_Ironman]

This guy really is an inspiration. Very cool to see someone be so selfless in what is really a self centered sport

[@wernerwekhuizen1139]

respect !

[@robmudd9753]

God Bless You

[@paulwright9339]

Truly inspirational stuff... now wheres my running shoes..

[@heidikeller50]

@ 4:05...started to cry! I'm a big baby.

[@heidikeller50]

He's got a ton of mass for a triathlete! More like a SEAL.

[@scotgirl4703]

Awesome

[@pauldingens282]

Respect !!!!

[@NielsVanDriessche]

Wow, such a great movie! What's the music used in this video?

[@mamiefrazier868]

Everyone is saying how amazing and strong he is but he would not have been able to do it without the support of his team

[@robintherunner8709]

I don't know about the rest of you..but I'd consider my inspiration tank full.

[@fuzzy1237]

Nuff respect

[@9921yourwong]

Here is an athlete worth being a fan of.

[@manongdodong1]

Badass.

[@markdalton3900]

A real living superhero!

[@kalamatyi19]

Someone know the music name from 4:15?

[@Zarakikov]

Does somebody know where one can watch the 50.50.50 documentary? 🙏

[@Antonoglou]

Congratulations from GREECE... from another Triathlete... please.. if you have a STRAVA account, write it .. so I can watch you... and also.. are you in FAcebook ?... BRAVO man,... I salute you...

[@taylorlayton4508]

Gratitude is a hell of a drug. Might get banned it's so performance enhancing. Us endurance folks, we choose to do this. We get to do this. I try to be grateful every day, even through injuries or tough tough runs.