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[@padeksewenejt1032]

Don't do such hard trainings in the week before the competition. You won't improve anymore. But you can certainly get worse. You have to start hard on Saturday, man! Taper, taper! I keep my fingers crossed for you Lionel! Go smash it!

[@jippevandrogenbroek754]

Bro shut the fuck up he is the worldclass triathlete her so don’t speak like you know any better

[@chrispyy606060606]

Good luck in the race! Two quick things. 1 - The HED Jet plus 60 gives up next to nothing in aero to the 90 and is way more stable in gusty crosswinds. Getting out of position, pausing pedalling for a moment or even correcting/head movement will cost way more time than the 60 gives up at higher yaw. 2 - Take it easy and taper smart! Don’t get sucked into bullshit efforts. Your body already knows how to ride for 4-5 hours. Given your tendency to over train take your planned workouts and cut them back even further. Don’t blow your race. You’ll feel antsy and want to do more but don’t. You want to go into the race feeling like a dog straining against a leash wanting it to snap. A 3 week taper is not a bad thing especially with the tune up race in between. Don’t blow it man...go really easy this week

[@sebastianschmid8261]

Oh my. Lionel, instead of constantly “reminding your body” you should probably “remind yourself” that tapering with confidence is a good thing you have missed out on in the past couple of years. To quote Sebi Kienle in his interview with Talbot: “When others are skinnier than me they are probably too skinny, when others train harder than me they probably train too hard.” Wise words. The work is done. Your body will have several hours to remember what it’s like to do an Ironman. No need for another reminder. You ought to be prepared. Don’t overtrain again, please.

[@ckrubb]

Very well said my man

[@hossticklemonster103]

Agreed. Did he go 101% or did he go 99%??? Because the prior is a recipe for disaster. But daaaamn he is looking lean, hope that this year is his year...but...

[@TheDomLouis]

Sounds like he planned to do an easy "6 hour ride" initially, all the way back down again, but it only ended up being 4 hours because of the "scary" winds, so by chance. The "I flexed a little too hard" worries me too. Not needed. No gains to be had. Hopefully the wind saved some of his energy for race day.

[@aounjose]

Was gonna say the same thing but not as well as @Sebastian Schmid did. Hope he doesn't blow up again.

[@brendanclemmens88]

It’s frustrating being a big fan of this guy - feels like déjà vu from last years final week to Kona Self coaching and self sabotage

[@rafstang]

Yeah, I often randomly run into Alistair Brownlee on my training rides too. ;)

[@PJChemist]

Me too

[@Mike.A.]

When batman meets up with superman 4:15 (Edit: and it gets caught on video by spiderman)

[@sduggan_leeds]

me too!

[@bobbybostic7947]

Be smart this week Lionel. You got this.

[@hamzaa.8082]

Sanders is one of the reasons why I still appreciate KZbin!

[@rogerc23]

His honesty is the most refreshing thing on KZbin. It’s so refreshing it actually comes across as humour

[@seulebrg]

Lionel, as the others said, pleeease taper properly. Winning a 70.3 is not a taper week and the race is Saturday. Move, get out there this week, but stop "reminding your body". There will not be any hypercompensation from multi-hour hard efforts until the cannon fires on October 12th... Race your race

[@christopherdoyle4129]

Yeah I agree, this 'reminding the body' is an 'excuse' for his unwarranted lack of confidence and still wanting to push his training past days that he should be.

[@tonyt521]

Lmao pretty sure he knows his body better than you do. What works for you mentally or physically doesn't work for him. He has lots of great people around him giving him sound advice. He's not reading your KZbin comment and taking anything from it

[@danoleary6910]

He'll never learn. "I wouldn't really recommend doing that" about prerace workouts. Like an amateur.

[@jippevandrogenbroek754]

I think Lionel is the person here that trains 20h+ per week AT LEAST so please shut the fuck up he knows what he is doing don’t pretend like you are smart

[@NickGoldston]

I feel like Talbot has stepped up his game lately

[@southwestlegends6912]

Nick Goldston yeah that sob keeps improving on making video editing

[@gerardrazulcarim4922]

Coz he's got some competition now in Triathlon Taren.

[@sqras69]

@@southwestlegends6912 why?

[@hugofigueiredo5297]

Dont push tooo much please lionel just taper and get ready for another good performence in hawaii

[@danjo1967]

yeah alister wont finish podium, dont let him rickroll you.

[@andrewsantos4285]

Agree. Can't believe he still have 2 remaining hard sessions 3days before the race. Really rooting for this cool triathlete. Hope he win this time.

[@jayleppanen]

Thinking exactly the same! All the best for Lionel!

[@Mike.A.]

Not pushing hard LS style...just a 28km run to the energy lab and back followed by a 10km treadmill run at the gym 😁

[@pjbeattie1]

Ya, 4 hours at 300 million watts..... easy Lionel!!!!!

[@fernandog.aguirre2791]

No doubt that Lionel can put serious power on the bike........but I'm still surprised by his fitting on the bike, he s all over, his knees are going in and out!!! He s a stud and hard head but he can win the race at any given time!

[@rickaguirre8193]

Go Lionel... chase that lion! Here is to winning! You are an inspiration to us all!

[@neillgowans4350]

Lionel, you’re awesome. Enjoy the process including rest and the race of your life is there for the taking.

[@kastierV]

"LS: Tapering to the max." Make it your unique tshirt.

[@tummyfullfigger9291]

Honestly...I’d buy that shirt! 😆

[@coupmd]

You're an amazing human being, mad props for overcoming adversity, executing, and being great. Good luck!

[@jplay0426]

All other Talbot videos are great, but there is something special about Talbot/Lionel

[@markevns9983]

Nice to see pros also get carried away when overtaken😂😂

[@rogerc23]

That’s how most of them are wired actually.

[@cicirunner]

Ok Lionel, NO MORE!!!! You have a good build up. Don't mess it up again with overtraining in the week before like you did last year. Trust your fitness!!!

[@lifefindsawayx3]

Lionel’s transparency is what makes him human, his raw talent is what makes him a fierce competitor, but it’s his truth that separates him from the others. His truth is you don’t stop until you win...and that’s a journey. In this journey, there’s learning, improvement, hard lessons, then some serious production. It’s time to win Kona, Lionel. The entire triathlon world is watching you......

[@Yanhol1]

Thx for the video Lionel !! Don't over train this week ! Trust yourself man and do the best you can, we will support you 100% no matter what 👍👍 Good luck !!

[@johnnyb1897]

It feels like we are training right next to him and feel the fatigue after a massive training day. He does not. This guy is at one with himself finally and we have no idea what pathways his body has created. Crash or burn come race day we will see this guy leave it all out there. ✌️🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@SenorNuttypoo]

I volunteered at a run aid station at IMAZ in '17 the second year Lionel won. I received priority registration for my first IM the following year. I was amazed watching LS and enjoyed supporting, following and cheering ever since. Good luck in Kona! I hope our paths cross again at some race again, you'll know its me because I'll have a Sharpie and I'll want you to sign my Canyon, race kit and helmet. Maximum respect, Lionel.

[@Mike.A.]

You have a Canyon? Sweet!

[@SenorNuttypoo]

@@Mike.A. Hi Mike, Yes, I have the Speedmax CF 8.0 LTD. I live near Oceanside, CA. Canyon has a showroom there where I was able to demo the bike. I came off a 10 year old Felt that was too big (58) for me which I used for my first 2 IM's. I just completed my 3rd IM in Italy with the Canyon, still getting used to it, bike fitter has me in a lower, more aggressive position.

[@hiasl1112]

Great sportsman!!!👍 All the best for Kona✊🏼

[@gordonkleinpell8150]

You look like you're in Awesome shape now, and ready to go, Mr. Sanders. Best of luck to you.....I'll be rooting for you!

[@marcop4845]

Wish u the best u inspire me so when u will be suffering think about how many people are rooting for u and wish u the best no matter the result 🙌

[@andreg1860]

Dude you look refreshed, relaxed and ready.. learning to rest and relax the body is a big part of training.. looks like that humble pie 🥧 did you well!! Definitely cheering for you.. much luck and have fun!!!

[@bernardohermont9067]

Does not look like a taper week!

[@heikkisanelma6625]

No no no Lionel! Stop flexing! All in to be fresh, come the race day!

[@Rainyfeels]

please don't burn yourself out just before the race like last year

[@bennetttyson8244]

Lionel’s bike with His white kit!! 🔥😍

[@romaneichhorn7362]

I am so excited to see you this ready and tapered going into Kona. With the same physical ability you will crush them with your mentals. Go Lion!

[@quengmingmeow]

“I am excited because of the unknown”. True that, brother. I am excited because of the unknown. I am the most excited about seeing this race than I have been in many years. For that, thanks, Lionel.

[@TheJamesmcdiarmid]

Great job Lionel... now shut it all down and let your body recover fully before the big dance next weekend! Good luck!

[@MiniForklift]

Imagine what he could do with a great coach alongside him

[@petergriffin2513]

“Somebody may beat me, but they are going to have to bleed to do it.” -Steve Prefontaine Go get em Lionel!

[@fishywishy4145]

Love ur vids Lionel! Loving the new run form! Keep it up!

[@TunioMir]

YOU ARE AN INSPIRATION! GO GET IT!

[@keomo]

Wow Lionel, you look prime!!! You can clearly see your body progressing with your prep for Kona! Keep at it!!!

[@Liane-jp3yr]

Good luck, Lionel! Actually, you don't need any luck. Just show what you can!

[@marktimmins7969]

I'm so pumped for this race. Can't wait. Go get it Lionel!!!!

[@mariesimmonds3118]

Your looking in great shape Lionel have a nice week and then go and smash it and some!!

[@lacrimax2000]

This is not tapering Lionel. You win nothing in the week before the Race. You should win on Weekend. 💪🏊‍♂️🚴‍♂️🏃🏻 Donˋt do the same mistakes like last year. 🙏🙏🙏

[@fundypaddlesurf]

lacrimax2000 that is tapering for a pro. Linsey Corbin rode 135km today

[@andrewthomas917]

@@fundypaddlesurf most of them bike the entire course the week before the race.

[@joeyhinton2624]

Dani Ryf didn’t that’s for sure. He’s a chronic overtrainer, he has an addictive personality. He’s got to learn to get out of his own way.

[@andrewthomas917]

@@joeyhinton2624 Literally every IM triathlete has an addictive personality. If they didn't, they wouldn't be training 5 hours per day. Every triathlete has their flaws. There is no exact science to training or everyone would be finishing in 8 hours.

[@joeyhinton2624]

Andrew Thomas you know generalize. Not ‘everyone’! Perhaps he would do better with an experienced coach that would know how to balance him out. There’s good training protocol like the MAF method to individualize a training program so one doesn’t overtrain. And some athletes are more genetically gifted than others. So not ‘everyone’ has the ability to finish under 8 hours.

[@Snguyendesign]

You're gonna crush it, Colonel. No Limits. I can't wait for my LS tank to be delivered.

[@jimcooke7147]

Hey Lionel, could see you Surfin' The Wind' out there, good to experience that Pre-Race, and it clearly told you what Race Wheels to use on Race Day. Get Sharp & the Chill Bro Everyone back Home is ridin' with you, Go Fight it out, you're Lionel Sanders, nothing else you'd rather do than B.A.T.T.L.E....!

[@liveonceproductions]

Right on man! Rad perspective. You do you, and crank it out! Stoked to watch!

[@John_Wood_]

Go get em bud

[@he11boy79]

LS or AB for the win, I just love the honesty in these videos.

[@davidmcilmoyl4807]

Good luck Lionel, you look really fit. Over taper, don't empty any gas out of tank this week. Not that I know enough to offer advice, just worrying for you man!

[@ryanw903]

Pls rest up. We want to see you do well in the RACE.

[@Malte1878]

I believe in you! Keep pushing!

[@samchung5150]

Wishing you the best LS but where is all the coaching you were going to surround yourself with?

[@fabthproductions]

Good luck for this last week - and don‘t forget: Don‘t let even the unconscious doubts in your (too hard) training in these days! On raceway is everything allowed! Let‘s go!

[@carriemac7401]

Loving your work Talbot - Hoping Lionel has a great race on Saturday!! :)

[@r0bv123]

Inspiration to see you come back! Just seeing you train and hopefully tapering you're on your way to a top spot!

[@grahamdoody9615]

Man tapering must be hard for you. Race fast Lionel!!

[@angus5221]

Backing you all the way, good luck!!!

[@oliverbater8927]

the boss - best channel of youtube

[@wahlverwandt]

Good luck!

[@Steven-ko6ky]

Go Lionel! You're my most favorite pro athlete in the universe! I have a feeling we're going to see an amazing performance from you this weekend. BTW, I think some of the people commenting here need to stop telling Lionel how he needs to train/taper. Lionel is an experienced pro athlete. Lets let Lionel be Lionel and get out of his way.

[@rogerc23]

I don’t know man there’s this kid on alpha Centauri that is pretty amazing too.

[@joeyhinton2624]

You mean needs to learn to get out of his away. Case and point, let Ali go, do your ride.

[@davidlongmuir2388]

no more hard stuff please lionel, rest up, dont get carried away.

[@HectorDavide]

for the race recap on next sunday, let’s keep in mind all this tapering at mr. Sanders style. fingers crossed dude!

[@dhirajmasandful]

LS is the reason why i attempt to tri.

[@ernesttarango4974]

Good luck Lionel! 👍💪

[@stephenhandel5565]

Best of luck Lionel!

[@djeeee911]

Very interesting approach.

[@zetkrisek]

I love the way in which you are in relation with body&mind

[@TheDomLouis]

I'm a huge fan of your work ethic and find you inspirational, most of the time. But, I have to say that I do worry when I hear "I probably flexed too hard" 1 week out from your A race. Who cares if it's Brownlee, Frodeno or Froome riding past? Do you NOT trust in your own process, as a self coached athlete?? The time to race is next weekend. Leave the ego/chip elsewhere. They don't give kudos and podiums for showing how fast/tough you are before race day. If they did, you'd win!! 9:52 What do you mean a 3 week taper?!?! You raced and were pushed for a fair bit of that Augusta 70.3. So the 6 day taper counts for very little, after that race, I would think. So your body definitely still needs another taper going into Kona if you've been training between Augusta and now, or risk being fatigued, like last year. 4:16 Alistair had the right idea. On an easy training day, to get the distance done, draft. Save a tonne of energy and still get the time in the saddle done. But hey, what do I know, I'm a shitty AG triathlete at best. But as you said "It's done". All the best on race day!!!

[@rogerc23]

@TheDomLouis. Relax a bit dude. Sometimes doing something unconventional before a race changes the mind and gives you more strength. As another AG my last race I did a taper where I didn’t put in enough work and was totally flat and in pain the whole race. My time was still okay but most people were beating their PB because the conditions were great. I was pissed of anf this race trainer in full up to the day before the race. Came second and beat my PB by 3 minutes. Granted these were Sprints and not an IM but the training is in and he really just needs to nail the nutrition and have the right mind set.

[@kajet666]

@@rogerc23 Lionel has a history of doing crazy stuff before Kona and blowing up on race day. Just saying.

[@TheDomLouis]

@@rogerc23 Did you follow Lionel's prep last year just before Kona? Do you not see some similarities? I really hope I'm wrong and as you say something unconventional works as I really want Lionel to do well. We'll find out next weekend!

[@rogerc23]

@Krzysztof Kajetanowicz. Oh why don’t you list out for me all the times Lionel blew up at Kona or any other IM for that matter. And then list for me the crazy thing he did before the race that caused the blow up since you know he has a massive history of doing this, especially versus us the IMs he’s won

[@bilonidas]

@@rogerc23 tremblant and Kona last year.he ran 35km couple days before kona

[@danloubser6133]

Yeeees GO LIONEL. So excited to watch you this year! Good luck. Me and my girlfriend are backing you

[@denissey]

We belive in you!

[@lucamoin4948]

From the Front view it Looks like you ˋve got. to get more aero on the bike. Reduce the Drag with your legs. Think you Could Save some watts by closing in your leg’s to the Frame of your bike.

[@romaneichhorn7362]

Honestly I think it's all about the way your body works. I keep my legs very close to the frame not because of the aerodynamics, but simply because that is how my body is built. If I force my legs to work away from the frame my knees start to hurt.

[@lucamoin4948]

Sure, you should feel comfortable. I just noticed his Position on the bike and thought he can get more aero there. Nowadays its all about aero and lightweight, as we saw in nice the Pros cut off Things of their bikes to Save Energy and Most of them used TT bikes instead of normal road bikes... i just saw a possibility of improvement for Lionel in regards to his positioning on the bike, but yeah your probably right, he will know Whats best for him. Thanks for your thoughts and your answer have a nice day!

[@werk1ng]

dude what the heck. dont make the same mistakes twice!!! we want you to be fresh to win.

[@werk1ng]

okay maybe on point, above comment made 1/4 way through video :D

[@keithtse6834]

Significant cadence difference between Alistair & Lionel...this year's race will be fun to watch!

[@jademorkel563]

Champ !

[@comedy_centralnz4066]

You should try a bit more to keep you and the bike still while cycling, anyway good luck! And remember to taper

[@Samuel-gs3jb]

Let's Go Lionel!

[@andrewchadwick8405]

Loved the cander. Good luck.

[@Korvin1337]

Can relate to a injury blowing my mind how easy race pace felt after i got recovered

[@aaronfarrelly4075]

His mind couldn’t be more calibrated to execute- he’s going to surprise himself when he wins.

[@romaneichhorn7362]

I agree 100%. He is more tapered than ever. Surely he is not overtrained, so if you include his mentals into the equasion he will absolutely obliterate any challengers.

[@romaneichhorn7362]

I agree 100%. He is more tapered than ever. Surely he is not overtrained, so if you include his mentals into the equasion he will absolutely obliterate any challengers.

[@PaulFirmin]

Wishing you luck from Canada, have fun and get it done! eh

[@juanseaforth5111]

Good luck Superman 👊🏽

[@spiroyouakim690]

Great interview. Good luck Lionel

[@cosmin3565]

GOOD LUCK!!!!

[@user-kh2it9jr9h]

Keep going!!!!

[@RaviNagaraja]

All the best!!

[@jamestrindle7621]

Those drone shots are amazing!

[@diegovelazquez8167]

Good Luck LS

[@allsports7893]

I bet you girl has also well trained aerobic engine after keeping up with you all those runs and swims!

[@philipgibsone5351]

We're a ll routin for you Lionel!

[@paulomacedo1968]

Good Luck..........

[@rexvm]

transcend!!!

[@rubendeklerkdeklerkperform5501]

Yup, its Lionel being Lionel

[@calembates7846]

time to make your mark on this course

[@oakley125]

1:05 - those quad veins!

[@owenalekna4058]

Come on Lionel 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@StanleyCup919]

Go get it!

[@novagaski7007]

Lookin lean on that run

[@jamesbyrne181]

LEGEND!

[@kevinboswell5388]

Good luck for the race 👍

[@benaniere6479]

You got this

[@mitchm3520]

In theory tapering looks different...same mistakes again? Is he doing the full distance tomorrow?

[@triciakelly3929]

I’m pulling for Lionel.#konachamp2019