Thoughts on Texas 70.3 || Triathlon Has Changed

[@paulbradshaw2845]

Please, please, please keep doing this. It is so motivating. I hope that Ironman appreciates you and Talbot... you both are doing more to grow the sport than anyone else. Go Lionel!! Go Canada!! #nolimits

[@rogerc23]

Ironman should have Talbot and Lionel on a $1M yearly retainer. They are basically holding the Ironman brand together on their own.

[@sthi3396]

Couldn´t agree more!

[@zac1672]

Spot on

[@trentbryan8226]

More please, you and Talbot are changing the game. The big live coverage is just around the corner. Such a great group of characters. Guys like yourself, Sam, Ben, Sebastian and Jan, and That Triathlon Life, just to name a few are popularizing the sport . Love all your guy’s content.

[@hfrehde]

Could not agree MORE.

[@adevans67]

Was a damn shame this one wasn’t on IM Live or something.

[@pakamov]

I loved the race ! Didn't miss a second of the live coverage .... Oh wait ... there was no coverage, I must've been dreaming that we are in year 2021 and livestreaming/broadcasting is possible and popular. What a shame on IM's side, such a missed opportunity ! On a serious note : Great work Lionel !!! You crushed it !!!

[@MisterBarlow]

Fact

[@chanzhao3379]

fax

[@jonathanstpb]

Talbot was doing a great job on his instagram! But I agree, we need live coverage.

[@fernandomfpinto]

Agree

[@ebhkkc1]

IM sucks !!

[@ObesetoBeast]

These are always my favorite. Lionel does a great job explaining things

[@bobhekking8074]

I agree

[@MNC2k]

Saw you on one of Greg's videos, awsome stuff beast keep it going!

[@danaleighformon_]

Omg. ObesetoBeast + Lionel Sanders. Two of my favorite channels. 💀

[@fasterthanyou7605]

When you understand how focused he is and how these videos actually do more bad than good for him yet he still produces them you begin to understand how much he loves the sport and fans.

[@SAWY81]

Talbot and Lionel, you are doing the sport of Triathlon a world of good. Thank you for this.

[@jeuelc]

Dont stop please. Lionel + Talbot + TTL = my regular dose of screentime outside work.

[@chanzhao3379]

Yo, we can be friends.

[@jasonhall2348]

Not even a triathlete but I love these

[@andrew66769]

What's stopping you?

[@wholemilk153]

get into it, best decision you'll ever make :D

[@gl4989]

@@andrew66769 Money lol

[@jasonhall2348]

@@andrew66769 Runner at heart, always have been. I don't enjoy swimming or cycling either and also not a fan of the cost barrier to cycling.

[@andrew66769]

@@jasonhall2348 I really can't blame you for that tbh. Luckily if things go the way I'm hoping I'll have a solution to your problem soon!

[@nijaveg]

To directly answer Lionel's closing statement: there has never been a time I didn't enjoy this content and I believe we all want more of it. I hope Lionel and Talbot both realize how much these videos help us mortals stay motivated in sport and life.

[@xXMc1ovinXx]

i think it shows how massive not going balls to the wall the entire time helped Lionel, the fact he didnt fry himself on the bike and was able to have a monster run shows how much he has grown and the skills he has gained! gawd he is an inspiration

[@rogerc23]

Sort of. It’s more he was very smart tactically for this race. But it’s annoying when the top bikers can’t separate because of outdated drafting rules. You’re never going to drop someone with a 10m draft, the pro bikers are too good. So in essence he had no choice and it allowed Sam Long to catch the main group. It also affected Ben Kanute as the packs just worked together to catch him.

[@davidkaplan5517]

@@rogerc23 I don’t understand what you mean. There’s no drafting so you break away and can pass somebody and then it’s harder for anybody else to pass without making a surge.

[@rogerc23]

@@davidkaplan5517 There is drafting. It’s just from a distance of 10 meters at Galveston. Other races it’s 12 or 15m and the pros are calling for 20m. At 10m you aren’t getting the 40% draft affect of being on someone’s wheel but at 10m you get a 18-19% draft affect.....depending on who you are drafting and wind it could be more or less. Either way it’s significant and a definite, 100% definite, advantage. Even a 8-9% draft affect is significant when racing over 90km or 180km, and that draft affect can be reached at 15m draft distance. It becomes incredibly difficult to drop pros at that 10m distance still. Which is why Sam Long and Lionel couldn’t do it, even with Dreitz there who is also a strong cyclist.

[@davidkaplan5517]

@@rogerc23 so what you’re saying is if it was 20 meters then guys would actually try and lead instead of hang back and get the draft benefit? AKA nobody really can build a gap in the lead because the guys behind are using so much less energy and could surge at any point and overtake him?

[@rogerc23]

@@davidkaplan5517 The guy in the lead is working harder than those in the draft train. The person right behind the lead is working 18-19% less hard. This conservation of energy could be used for a lot of things. Overtaking at a strategic point (as what happened to Ben Kanute), or they are working less hard to go as fast as the leader and could use this energy for a stronger run and defeat the leader who was doing all the work on the bike. At 20 meters you see more of what happened at Daytona and Miami. People overdoing it on the bike to stay with the strong riders and than dying on the run. Instead of them crushing the run because their bike was 18-19% easier than those they drafted off.

[@eriksuch]

Every now and then?!?! Dude. If you live streamed your life, I would watch every day lol. Keep up the great work guys.

[@lochlan2075]

Great race and what a swim (additional focus is already starting to pay dividends)! So cool how Lionel is endorsing Paula &Eric's That Triathlon Life 😃

[@Dario.caliandro.official]

Waiting for ages! Hate Lionel for letting us wait for so long, love him too tho 😂😂😂

[@austinkieffer3668]

Thank you so much, Lionel and Talbot. These videos are fantastic and I feel incredibly blessed to be able to follow Lionel’s race preparations and post race analysis so intimately. Please keep doing this for as many races as possible!! We know how demanding it is for both Talbot to work crazy weeks and for Lionel to make space for video when the focus is race prep, but I am so grateful for your willingness to share!! Keep up the incredible work! I am cheering for you every day, Lionel and especially on race day!!

[@SansFiltrePodcast]

Keep doing those, they are amazing!

[@maximegenionperron1356]

Québec représente 🥲

[@3gneufeld]

The race week series is great! Really enjoying it and sharing it with friends. It's what the sport needs, showcasing the personalities, a bit of friendly trash talk, etc. Definitely should do it every race.

[@noelolivier3417]

This race week series is just amazing. It is so nice to really see what goes on behind the scenes.

[@dew_reg1574]

At a speed of 36 miles/hour, 10 meters is achieved in 0.62 seconds. That’s 2 blink of an eye for reference 😉😉

[@chanzhao3379]

Probably thats how refs tell the violations.

[@michaelfibich9504]

I calculated 0.524 seconds. (36mph x 1609m/mile) / 60minutes / 60seconds = 16.09 m covered per second. Then 10m / 16.09 m/sec = 0.524 seconds

[@kurtjacobs8208]

@@michaelfibich9504 10/16.09=0.62... You must have made a typo in your calculator.

[@grochagomes]

Hard work and smart training is paying off, well done Lionel. You really inspire us to train better and harder, the sport is so much better with you being so open and honest about your struggles and achievements. True legend!

[@hankmoody4489]

Well deserved win! Talbot awesome job as a director....maybe you guys can do a documentary and Talbot will get a shot at an Academy Award 😉

[@MrKarju8]

They need to wait until Lionel wins in Kona then it will be perfect.

[@leegmann2282]

When you have 2.3K likes and zero dislikes, you're definitely doing something right! I think the highest compliment I can share is that Talbot, you, and your fellow YouTubing triathletes have resuscitated our sport. I think one key aspect of your videos is that it's not just about you but about you inside the professional triathlon community. Every time you go to swim practice, for example, we get to see you interacting with the other pros; call it escapism, but the way Talbot films it makes it feel as if we are there with you. Thanks, Talbot and Lionel, for the efforts you put into this channel. It means so much to so many.

[@julimov24]

What an amazing finale to the series! Thank you so much Lionel and Talbot for putting on the work! This has to keep coming!

[@fuzzheadtf]

LOVE this Lionel!!!!!!! Look at that "Like" to "Dislike" ratio!!! That shows just how wholesome and awesome these series are, please continue!!!

[@rogerc23]

2.3k likes to 0 dislikes. Shows how appreciative his audience are and what a classy sport triathlon is.

[@olithetiger]

KEEP DOING IT! WE LOVE THIS!

[@donaldlamarche9886]

I can't get enough of the Lionel Sanders video's. Talbot does an awesome job asking all the right questions. The race comments were excellent. Please keep the video's coming.

[@snthorne705]

Best post m-race interview yet! I could feel the intensity in every one of lionel’s responses!

[@dinabandhudasa5487]

Ironman needs live coverage. Thank you for doing these KZbin’s with Talbot Lionel. Keep going! We want live coverage!!

[@gingerwatkins9303]

Yes ,love all the effort that Talbot puts into getting coverage and covering your training . The mix of training and real life is great. Keep it coming .

[@stephenmaylie5879]

Please keep posting these videos! The build up a few days before, the day of, and most importantly the post race analysis. As a novice to the sport, I learn so much just from watching and listening, it’s not only incredible, but also super motivating to go out and push myself when needed and hold-off when training demands it. Hydration, hydration, hydration!

[@kenshevlin2492]

We want more!!! Keep them coming Lionel, we love these videos and insight into life as a pro triathlete.

[@samuelsmith6229]

I am so deprived of racing content from a year of covid. I just want to watch this video to remember what racing feels like. keep 'em coming.

[@jsmith4911]

Has anyone else been waiting for this video since Sunday??? Congratulations Lionel on the amazing performance and achievement.

[@jimmieunderwood6036]

Inside the mind of Lionel gives me confidence. This is my first true race season. after training for the last two years ( minus 80 lbs + covid survivor ) mini, sprint, olympic, 70.3 and ironman are in the schedule. Lionel keeps things in perspective , thank you!!!

[@travisneuberger9752]

Incredibly motivating, insightful and edited to perfection, love the content

[@danafoley5710]

Absolutely the best pre race perspective and post race analysis currently available for triathlon

[@KendraKleiner09]

Not a triathlete but as a Canadian sports fan this channel is awesome. Please keep it up!

[@zedsprocket3673]

Race week vids are immense. Totally unmissable. Best content on KZbin period 👍👍👍

[@lellis1211]

Absolutely epic! Please keep these coming Talbot, Erin, and Lionel. Unreal footage!

[@RachelUpp]

As a triathlete, I watch these and they are absolutely amazing! It is not only inspiration for me while I train indoors for 3+ hours, but it helps me show just how amazing our field is to others. Like you said, triathlon is changing and others need to see it for all its glory!

[@tapageurtube]

Thank god for Talbot’s coverage! Someone is dropping the ball!

[@jordanschiller]

These are amazing! I was checking your channel every two hours just waiting for the next video! lol. sponsors need to pay you more! talbots video and AUDIO quality is the best. please keep them coming! the race weeks are amazing.

[@elishapetervoetberg]

PLEASE DON"T STOP! Always so inspiring!

[@luisdelcastillo7273]

I can't think of anything so you shouldn't keep doing this content. Simply wonderful. Congratulations Lionel on the race, and Talbot on the coverage. I look forward to the next exhibition!

[@paulbancherau2574]

We like the new format Talbot and Lionel! Keep up the hard work!

[@rezzedtrenor]

Especially with the lack of video capture from the actual race presenters, these have been awesome. Love the lead up and recap. Thanks Talbot and Lionel! Keep ‘em coming!! 👍👍

[@Dr.Sheldor]

Love the race week series! Please keep them going! Congrats Lionel - class act and making Canada 🇨🇦 proud!

[@Bethy177]

Like everyone else is saying - this format works brilliantly and makes for a deeper appreciation of Tri by stitching Training, Racing and Recovery together into one story.

[@myiOSCareer]

Please continue these, absolutely killer content.

[@rogerc23]

This channel is so not like any other triathlon channel and so not like anything else on KZbin or social (i.e. fake in showing only the good side of the athlete). It’s so REAL and HONEST in its representation of the highs and lows of training, and internal battles and race battles of the sport at each and every step of the way. That internal determination required to reach those highs and the mix of 3 sports and how it is all intertwined on race day, but also with your friends, families, competitors and fans. Combined with showing the absolute characters of the sport in Lionel and Sam and Ben and Jan and Sebastian and Joe and Alister etc. Not only does this channel need to continue, it needs to be expanded and grown.

[@timob12]

Loved the series, i was so nervous following u on IM tracker

[@gscorer]

I want these for every single race. Your race prep videos and then you comments after are what I look forward to. You are an elite racer and to hear what you thought of the race is wonderful. Talbot asks great questions, you guys work very well together.

[@Seb61709]

I would like to think I played a little role....me: ummm ya think 🤣🤣🤣 love ya Lionel, you are one of a kind. You’re someone that makes me want to sit around and watch a 8+ hour event no problem

[@Mike.A.]

Congrats Lionel on the hard fought win, and to Ben, Sam and Matt for an incredible battle at the front! Thank you Talbot for the great video recap, and to Erin , Yunior and Asia Tri for the content! YES MORE OF THIS PLEASE!👍👍

[@kiarandunne6048]

Well done on a really balanced and strategic execution Lionel. Was delighted to see your swim improve with all that work with others and willing to try new things that you wouldn’t before. Damn right we want to see more about your training and nutrition and how you will maintain and build form towards Kona

[@krishnakanthreddy1138]

You inspire me Lionel and single handedly brought me to the sport of Triathlon. Now, I'm keen on training for a 70.3 and taking up this sport and even following all the races. Please continue to post on this channel as you have been

[@andresmeneses7514]

Hello Lionel and Talbot, The content is great, this type of video feels more personal and is really fulfilling for us Amateurs athletes. Thanks!

[@noahzhang6409]

Keep doing this, PLEASE! I'm training for Hawaii 70.3, but have been discouraged this week because I tested positive for Covid. These videos have kept me pumped up through isolation now I'm itching to get back to training. Great work Lionel and Talbot!!!!

[@yuniorromero3699]

Amazing work! I wish everyone can witness the beast performing in real life like I did in Galveston.

[@davidomorin]

Well done Lionel. You're the man. Motivating thousands to push harder.

[@cicirunner]

Based on how Sam's race went, he probably shouldn't have skipped that swim practice with you lol

[@trenthunter5880]

LOVE the race week coverage Lionel. You are doing something unique and your fans love the insight and candidness of you and the athletes you include in these videos. Keep it up and keep pushing your limits!

[@bigmac1613]

I'm not even a triathlete and it's getting me hot and bothered. Keep this comin' !!!

[@tomasdalponte733]

Post races videos are awesome dude. I could literally see them all day. It’s amazing how smart a pro athlete is. I’m math teacher and Lionel speaks about physics in a way that en EVERYONE can understand Amazing Good luck in St George

[@richardkingsford7593]

Did we enjoy it? 3 hours = 2,300 thumbs up and zero thumbs down. YES we need more of this. Thanks

[@BrewtalBoyz]

These videos are the best! I've always appreciated Lionel's honesty and self deprecation - both refreshing and 'funny'. Behind the scenes stuff is priceless - keep up the great work!

[@jakefiddler966]

Love the behind the scenes documentary style

[@zepols86]

It was great watching this battle, I made your video @13:36. I was Matt’s bike lead, great to see Talbot on the course. Continue with these videos.

[@danyondecker8459]

14:27 right side, all black, gets blocked out by the cameraman. Call me Mike Wazowski ... But THAT'S ME!!!!!

[@jordanschiller]

best comment! lol!!

[@lukeehgoetz3925]

Another vote for more. This whole little mini series around each race was awesome!! Great work Talbot!!! And great win Lionel!!

[@REN0XX]

WE LOVE IT ! Thanks Talbot for all the work and congrats on your race Lionel

[@killertaned]

Please keep this series style going. Incredibly enjoyable to watch and be part of your experience.

[@fd23full]

Bloody oath keep doing it fella’s. It’s awesome to see the other athletes as well. Without these types of videos from the athletes - who would do them? They’re helping promote the sport big time.

[@paulsmith1552]

Seriously, without yourself and Talbot, there would have been almost no coverage of this race. I love getting the others athletes involved and seeing the interaction. I was in Galveston and did the race but still felt I got better insight to what was going on leading up to the race watching your videos. Keep it up.

[@robmillar2700]

More of the pre-race build banter please. Love the honest smack talk and trying to get into the heads of the other main contenders. Very real.

[@mychaelramirez9613]

Absolutely loved this series please keep them coming. I ran on the treadmill for each section and it kept pumping me up! Let’s go Lionel!!!!

[@susanwiggins6309]

Congratulations Lionel! So great to see you putting all the puzzle pieces together. Just keep doing what you and Talbot are doing - so look forward to all your videos.

[@robokubkub]

This is by far the best triathlon content on the Web right now. Pumped to watch it every time.

[@colinland256]

Great job Lionel. Talbot and yourself put out the best pre race and post race recaps. Please keep doing them. Thanks to both of you for all the material you share with us. Looking forward to the next one.

[@JonNgwisha]

Major props to Talbot for the excellent questions and great win Lionel!

[@chuckstar11]

Definitely keep it going mate. Love the honesty and the recaps. We amateurs learn a lot from watching you and the insights you provide

[@grp001br]

Make more please, you and Talbot are changing the game. I love watching this coverage! Thanks for sharing your point of view and your knowledge!

[@pattithompson4653]

Keep these race week and race reviews coming! Lionel never fails to entertain !

[@zekevfab]

Congrats on the win Lionel, nice to see you on the course! Please keep doing those videos!!! Thanks Talbot. This is literally changing the Ironman triathlon coverage format. Following the athletes before the race and having a race recap, this is awesome, no other sport goes that deep in coverage. Plus we as age group athletes also learn a few tips here and there from the very best, that's so great.

[@TheGecko20]

thank you for your videos! You don’t know how much they keep us amateur triathlets motivated!!!

[@joeskipper91]

Lionel great race at the weekend. I totally agree with you in regards to the 20 meter drafting rule. Also I think the videos are great and it’s awesome for the sport and I personally enjoy watching them. Good luck for St George.

[@fgtheamateur]

I look forward to these all the time.The coverage is great, the analysis is very informative, and most importantly, its super motivating. Keep it up and thank so much for everything thus far!

[@marius9295]

Keep'em coming! This is definitely great for the sport of triathlon. The job Talbot did on raceday with live updates is also huge. Way better than looking on the Ironman app, which didnt even work properly. Thanks!!

[@jasonlucas437]

These videos with the added cameos of other Pros makes these videos so much better than they already were. I have been watching for years now and can't thank you enough for great footage and continued videos. Both the highlights and learning videos are equally awesome.

[@DanielaAngulo]

I'm showing you my love, Lionel and Talbot. Keep making these videos.

[@at0067]

All the recent vids have been really good. The training week series and the post-comp debrief are gold. Keep 'em coming please!

[@Terrilyn_Austen]

THANK YOU!!!!!! I have been dying to see footage from the race!! It was awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@runningwiththeboss6431]

Triathlon coverage has changed as well. If WTC/Ironman does not want to do it the're playing a losing game if you ask me. This is what the fans and Age Groupers want to see. Like PTO I think you professionals should take this into your own hands as well. Thoroughly enjoyed watching the buildup and the race footage. Thanks Lionel, Talbot and others!

[@coldfisao]

Thank you Talbot and thank you Lionel! Please keep doing this! You guys and your team are awesome!

[@itsmathcart]

Yass please keep doing these race week series, it's so great to watch + inspiring and actually kinda educative too! Congrats on your win and congrats @talbotcox for the great videos

[@howardroden]

Congratulations Lionel, love seeing your approach to the sport pay off. Love these race week videos, they help us feel more connected to the sport we love.

[@midsfella]

Love your honesty Lionel, Talbot is always close by to capture that..... Keep up the great work guys 💪💪💪

[@mindsetfitrosswoods5191]

Please please please keep doing these . I absolutely love the content. You all are bringing this amazing sport into the light where it should be . Appreciate you all 🤟🏻

[@edroman2899]

Thanks Lionel and Talbot for all the videos, motivation and making me smile. Looking forward to the next ones.

[@davegibb3463]

Love it. Keep this up! It is so cool listening to you describe the evolution of the sport in a way that doesn't take away from the performances of the past, it simply highlights that everyone is gotten better. Todays triathletes stand on the shoulders of giants from the past, and have applied those lessons to make this sport as exciting as it is. As a fellow person from Essex County (Amherstburg) I love watching you race and be an ambassador for our sport.

[@ronramos9]

Seriously. This series was fantastic, and kudos to you and to Talbot. Really hoping to see the same type of lead up to St. George.

[@serbanzidaru943]

These race week and after thoughts series for races are great. For sure keep doing this. Also your other videos for me at least give a boost in motivation every time you post a new video. Also congrats to Talbot for puting together such high quality videos. I think i don't speak only for myself when i see you help a lot of people to find motivation even if only for losing weight, have an active life and simply make beter choices in general. You are an inspiration to all of us and you showed us that anything is posible no mater the past, with commitment and hard work there are truly NO LIMITS. All te best from Rmania and thanks for everything.