Road to Kona: Lucy Charles-Barclay wants more than silver - Zwift

[@joefaifer]

Inspiration. I'm currently only running, but people like Lucy have my mind steering towards triathlons

[@Zwift]

we think you might get the bug ;)

[@sixfootleotriathlete4581]

I’m rooting for you Lucy. You got this.

[@Zwift]

We're chearing for her too!

[@serevinvukele8046]

@@Zwift Cheering.

[@joshmoreno3492]

Lucy I’m from México , I saw you in Kona 2019, you are great , my best wishes! 😊

[@WilliamSmith-fo9fc]

You’re going to crush it Lucy!! Hey Zwift how about a Lanzarote map?

[@zomendoz8465]

Rooting for you.Have seen you in Kona as media a few times and the cheers from the media stands is definitely for you.Good luck!!!

[@Zwift]

Amazing!!

[@britpowell]

Such an inspiration!! Positive vibes from Canada.

[@Zwift]

Agreed! Sending good vibes right back!

[@mvschooten]

Awesome inspiration, thanks for sharing

[@Zwift]

So glad you enjoyed it!

[@powerbastion1083]

You’re the best - an inspiration

[@Zwift]

Agrred!

[@yijuntey]

what is the most basic/cheap setup of zwift i can get to get started? I really want one to cycle from home during rainy seasons especailly here in singapore, but from what ive seen, its too expensive. But its definitely within my bucket list and I will get it some time in the near future

[@simonherrmann1278]

Keep shining Lucy! You got this

[@Zwift]

What a lovely comment! Keep shining Lucy!

[@tblightningbolt8902]

Keep Simping Simon

[@irvhh143]

Online is a very useful tool. Can't beat the convenience and the instant data feedback. But, there are issues with mechanical prep and bike handling. At Dallas, LCB had a battery die and time lost fumbling with the bottle. (I think the bottle cage mount loosened off). An athlete must go to 2 or 3 races a month, even if is a local club deal. These details then become a habit that you don't have to think about. Otherwise, you go to a big race and the shift cable breaks, a cleat comes loose etc etc

[@RobustArid379]

I love you Lucy. Please win and train safe.

[@BucketHat25]

Lucy’s biggest fan is Lucy.

[@WTQ2012]

Lucy you are the best out there 😊

[@vanlife8122]

nope.

[@WTQ2012]

@@vanlife8122 your opinion

[@vanlife8122]

@@WTQ2012 nope, fact. She never won Kona. And she never will

[@riccardoesclapon549]

jeeze where is that, the track is so nice

[@Zwift]

It does love amazing doesn't it! We believe it's in Lanzarote.

[@thedailytri]

Let go Lucy!

[@askhatashimov7250]

Push!! You are the best, Lucy!! 🎉😊

[@Zwift]

I'm sure she will love seeing these words of encouragement! 😊

[@musicmusic7209]

You are awesome Lucy...

[@Zwift]

We agree!

[@authorjohnwquinn]

Go Lucy Go!

[@vanlife8122]

no

[@supaTronic]

Feel like the injury n time off benefited her... body looks strong and solid base to handle competitive ironman distance

[@Zwift]

She's ready! 🥳🚀

[@scboulder1985]

Your Racing Kona?! Look the fuck out everyone! After watching your dominating performance in the swim of PTO Dallas. God help King Charles! Amazing swim, the power, speed and swim cadence Wow! Congrats on the podium finish in Dallas!

[@Zwift]

She's going to smash it!

[@ricodelavega4511]

i'm so glad that lady didnt have to kill that man on account of her ipad possibly being fried.

[@user-kr4lw3iz9e]

was ein schönes Leben: Sonne, warm und dann darf man auch noch Sport machen draußen und drinnen, ich bin neidisch 🥰😋😜

[@vits-swimtrainingevolution9886]

Nix für jedermann, Du musst, immer - Sport machen, dauernd unterwegs mit viel krempel, heut auch nicht lustig. Alles auch bei schietwetter, dazu anspruchsvolle Sponsoren, und wenn s mal nicht läuft wirds schnell eng. Und oft läuft mal was nicht, oft kein auch kein bock auf den Scheiß, das Umfeld ? Geburtstage, Freunde ... ? Familie? Und Zukunftspläne für danach ... ? Profisport ist kein Spaß, auch wenns so verkauft wird, und schon oft auch ist, aber eben sehr polarisiert in diese eine richtung. Wenn aber, dann richtig, für ein paar Jahre wirklich Fokus und alles richtig machen. Anspnsten dümpeln die so rum, machen ma Schlagzeilen, ein paar Euro hier und da, aber richtig Businesskarriere machen nur einzelne. Laufende Kosten sind hoch, die Gewohnheit im Rampenlicht tut weh wenn sie erlischt. Muss man einplanen, frühzeitig, und bestenfalls vorsorgen. Wer will als ex-profi dann Trainer in einem Ortsverein sein ? Hast du einen festen Job, Freunde, Familie, machst Triathlon aus fun ? Dann bist du doch super unterwegs. ;-)

[@onepunchbud1472]

Vor nicht allzulanger Zeit sagte mal ein deutscher Profi, dass vielleicht die ersten 5 pros in Deutschland davon leben können. Und wenn man dann mit Ende dreißig aufhört, Körper halb ruiniert und man vermutlich kein Studium und keine Ausbildung hat geht der Kampf weiter. Dieser job hat auch viele Schattenseiten. Allerdings ist es ja auch freiwillig. Genau genommen ist es ja totaler Luxus das Leute mit Sport ihren Lebensunterhalt verdienen können. Der gesellschaftliche Nutzen hält sich sehr in Grenzen, außer Unterhaltung und für ein paar weniger Zuschauer vielleicht auch Inspiration ihr Leben etwas zu verändern.

[@endurodadclint5377]

Sad 😢 that as a male I don’t have the opportunity to race in the same event as Lucy now

[@billcodey1430]

She got silver.

[@Mani_Matter]

anabolika?

[@vanlife8122]

yes

[@onepunchbud1472]

With that large training pause a long distance race will be challenging. The last hour especially. Not sure if the goal winning Kona is possible. Next year yes, but this year? Would be very surprised...

[@aavlijaner]

bravo

[@erikvanderveken1408]

If one person can it has to be Lucy.

[@aavlijaner]

After Dalas.. hm..

[@NikeMS11]

I didn't know keira knightly did triathlons. 😂 I don't even know how to spell her first name and not gonna both looking it up. This athlete looks like her though...even the accent.

[@Zwift]

😂😂

[@bochluge]

Forgive my ignorance but why don’t u go to Hawaii and train.. Cost?

[@onepunchbud1472]

It's too warm and low (sealevel) to be a good training place. Expensive as well. Yesterday for example was a big race in Dallas where she took part in. Sitting around for months in Kona is not efficient at all. Adjust to the heat before the race, maybe even for 2-3 weeks - of course. But staying there for a long time to train - not good.

[@paulmorrison30]

What’s happening with The World Of Zwift? And where’s O.J. Borg????

[@Zwift]

We have stopped this for the moment! 👍

[@timw4369]

in my opinion highly over rated. Shes good but shes brought across like the ultimate triathathalete.

[@BucketHat25]

No doubt. And such a narcissist

[@michip2865]

won't happen. laura philipp too strong ;) but best of luck

[@Zwift]

We will see!

[@julianmrn5]

why Lionel Sanders and Lucy have the same dancing cactus?

[@Zwift]

So weird, but so fun! Maybe we should get one to! 🥳

[@hanabimock5193]

be honest, with good weather, who uses zwift...nonsense

[@vanlife8122]

She will never win.

[@Zwift]

Well, we will have to wait and see 👀

[@vanlife8122]

@@Zwift nope

[@vanlife8122]

@@Zwift see, what did I say

[@vanlife8122]

WHAT DID I SAY.