Why I cried after the Dri-Tri 🧡 My Orangetheory Journey

[@ceelo3941]

I never comment but I’ve been following you for years and I started doing OTF a few years ago after watching your videos. I’m so encouraged by you and am at awe of how resilient you have been this whole journey. I got teary eyed at the end of this video, I’m so so proud of you!!! Sharing your journey with the world does more than you know. Appreciate you so much and congrats!

[@AndrewColemanSmith]

Your comment made my whole night. Thank you, Cee! ❤️ Also, thank you SO MUCH for watching my videos all these years!

[@tbag1478]

I also cried in my car after my Dri-Tri so I FEEL YOU here. I have been at OTF just over a year and have lost 70 pounds. I could barely power walk when I began and now I can jog my base pace and my AO PR is 10.2mph. The DT is the one challenge I said I would never do because I had no confidence in myself and talked myself into believing that I couldn't do it, even with these changes. Eventually, I got talked into it and I am so happy I did it. Coming off that treadmill after the 5k at the end was amazing. I am so proud of YOU ANDREW. You are incredible and inspire me to keep going. I will never be the best but I am damn well going to TRI my best (see what I did there?). Thank you for being a beautiful beacon for all of us on our journeys.

[@tamalee534]

The last 2 years have been the worst in my life. I lost my mother suddenly Sept 2020 and continued with my DRITri later that month I cried after… because even through grief, I’m still here and cannot give up on myself. Flash forward to Jan of this year I lost my uncle who helped raise me and again just completed another DRITri. You have to keep pushing forward and never give up on yourself 🧡

[@AndrewColemanSmith]

My heart breaks for you, Tama... I'm so deeply sorry that these last few years have taken so much from you. I'm encouraged by your strength and I hope you are proud of yourself for honoring them by keeping up with your health! ❤️

[@refreshinglysharp]

🥺 Immediate like. You SHOULD be proud of yourself!! I’ve been out of it for like 7 months and trying to work up the motivation to get my shit together again. It’s so hard

[@AndrewColemanSmith]

I believe in you, my friend! Fight on!!!!!

[@Christ-qk7or]

Aw Andrew, I just want to give you a big hug. 4th dri tri, that's intense! That's actually my goal to do another dri tri. You're amazing. I'm so happy for you!!!!

[@AndrewColemanSmith]

Thank you so much, Chris!! (and thank you for always believing in me!)

[@dadominicana123]

OMG I'm sooooooo proud of you!!!! YOU DID IT!!! There are so many people that are in the same place and you are inspiring them to make the change❤️ You give me the courage to do the next one! I'll be channeling your strength! 😭💪🏽❤️

[@sarahl5251]

Doesn’t matter if it’s the OTF or the completion of the DriTri, it is YOU! You know you’d never give up despite of the doubting moments, you know you’d put it together with the supports from family and friends. You know there r ppl and things you’d still love regardless. Take care! We will get to the happiness we defined.

[@xoCaboLo]

Bawling like a baby over here… you are speaking to my soul right now Andrew. I’m so freaking proud of you and your amazing journey. Now meet me at the start line at the San Diego Rock and Roll race in June!

[@elizabethsmith4674]

Our journeys are so similar! 2+ years of feeling like I've let myself down regarding my health. Back at it strong in 2022 with the transformation challenge, the Dri Tri, and taking up figure skating again. I think the weight/fat will handle itself as long as I'm moving my body and doing things I enjoy. I'm so proud of you!

[@AndrewColemanSmith]

I'm so happy you're off to a great start too this year! This year WILL be amazing, because it HAS to be, you know?! I'm pumped for you! ❤️

[@jenniferbriller5405]

Omg Andrew! I have watched your journey since I have joined otf. You are such an inspiration to others and makes me want to start my own fitness channel thru otf and my fitness journey which I should have started such a long time ago. Now over just about 100 lbs lost i am truly inspired more and how you can accomplish anything you put your mind too. The dri tri is one of those things you should be so proud of especially after completing it. Never give up!

[@CHULIELILBORICUA]

I started watching your channel when I was contemplating joining OT. I originally signed up for. 10 class package with OT in 2018. I went to 1 class. I was so over weight and so self conscious I was very embarrassed that I couldn’t even lift myself for one rep on the trex. Fast forward to Feb 2022. I lost 60lbs and I’m wanting to lose my last 30 lbs to goal weight and decided to take advantage of my unused classes. I am so glad I did! And I am so encouraged by you in so many ways. You broke my heart wide open with this one! I understand so deeply that moment when you realize I have given up on me so many times! But this time I did it! 💜💪🏾

[@AndrewColemanSmith]

This comment is beautiful! Thank you for sharing this with me and CONGRATULATIONS on crushing your goals and MAKING IT HAPPEN!!!!!!!!! Hope everything is going great, my friend!

[@daniellebackus819]

Great video! I did my first full Dri Tri last September (2 months into my OTF journey), and my accomplishment was finishing prior to the 90 minute wave was over. I made that goal, and had a baseline to compare future me against. This time I was able to shave off 8+ minutes from my previous time, mostly by taking shorter breaks/avoiding getting totally gassed on the floor, and then walking faster/jogging more on the tread. My time was still the slowest of anyone in my wave, but the Dri Tri event is so great for just seeing what your body is capable of. I wish more folks who weren’t in fantastic shape did it, as it’s a great way to refocus your fitness journey and just take stock of what you can do. Plus the coaches studio employees are there to cheer you on. It’s a fantastic event as long as you have a positive mindset going into it!

[@Alongcamepumma]

Omg I just been watching your videos even your “live” videos and I had to comment on this one … you are doing amazing job ! Your subscribers love you and want you healthy and happy please continue loving yourself striving for the better U GOT THIS!

[@WilliamJacques]

Nobody said life was easy, but it’s moments like this that make it so worthwhile. I am so proud that you are back on your exercise regimen. That’s a major part of good mental as well as physical health. And as a bonus, if you consistently keep at it, all the excess pounds will come off. Keep up the tremendous work!

[@heatherfausak1520]

ANDREW!!!! This the BEST VID!! I’m so glad, happy, emotional for you! YESSSSSSS YOU ARE BACK!!!! One thing you never did was stop being honest and I love that about you. You were real the whole way through. Life is full of ups and downs and shitty ass times, but we can come back. We always have that choice. It’s not easy but YOU did it. Yes you did sir, yes YOU DID! SO proud of you!

[@helloiamomlf]

Seeing you cry at the end made me cry 🥺 I am so proud of you!! I hope you know how inspiring you are Andrew. Thank you for your vulnerability and taking us along on your journey.

[@swakhavan3471]

Exquisite, Andrew. Big hugs. Always proud of you. Thanks for sharing and inspiring others. 🧡 And CONGRATS on the DriTri! 🙌🏻

[@traceygraff5791]

Great work, Welcome back!! Nothing like OTF. Proud of you!

[@ChampagneDance]

You are such a genuine person and it comes across in your videos. Congrats on not giving up! 🧡

[@oriley14]

You are such an important figure in the fitness community Andrew. Your content is so relatable thank you as always for sharing your journey with us.

[@VKolomichuk]

Resilient is the word that comes to mind. Congratulations 🍾🎉💪🏽

[@AndrewColemanSmith]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@GraceKeller]

OK YOU HAVE ME CRYIN OVER HERE! 🥺🥺🥺 so so so proud of you! What an inspiration 🧡

[@AndrewColemanSmith]

GRACE! Thank you so much!! 😭🧡🙏🏼

[@roxiw66]

Me too 😭

[@JT-nf9tk]

I am glad you finished your dri tri Andrew. I know that you will keep going forward a and progressing to the best you that you can be. Enjoy your day!

[@roxiw66]

I’m so incredibly proud of you‼️You are an inspiration to all of us 🧡 I really need to hear the part about not giving up on myself because I have been recovering from a knee replacement and I feel like I will never be able to do anything normal again but I know that that’s not true and your video reminds me of that so thank you so much for encouraging me during this tough time. 🤗

[@laurab4570]

This video. All the feels!!🧡🧡🧡 so happy for you Andrew!!

[@101Monieluv]

Yes! Yes! Yes! One of your best videos yet. So happy for you 🎉❤️🎉

[@taniathemama]

Ughhh needed this Andrew. Feeling hella blah and down after I was so proud of completing Transformation Challenge. Trying to get out the funk…”Don’t give up on yourself.”

[@valerieharris2844]

Love your videos & this one too!completely off topic..your hair is everything, love the color & cut!! Back on topic: thanks for your energy, your transparency & your humor--love it all. Keep inspiring,

[@asian28]

As my fave coach always says, ‘We can do hard things’ and you my friend are a living example of this! So happy for you!!! 🙌🏼💪🏻

[@AndrewColemanSmith]

LOVE. THAT. Thank you so so much! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@unbottledjeannie7487]

Thank you Andrew for this....I, too, have had a rough 2 years-kinda the same boat as you. It's been tough. But I watch you and I SEE you and you are motivating me to get back to where I was once ago. I cried with you in this video. I am so proud of you. I needed this today....my story is very similar to yours and I completely relate. There's so much more to comment, but I am an introvert and have a hard time putting into words my feelings for the whole world to read. Thank you Andrew ...I may just unfreeze my membership and head back to OTF- I'm a little scared.

[@kholoudalrashidi8287]

Wow I’m so proud of you and I am honestly jealous of you doing the dri tri purely for you. I’m a competitive person and I’d do it to win. I didn’t do it bcuz of an injury so I applaud you & anyone who dares to challenge themselves. It is ppl like you who inspire me to become an otf coach. Your journey and videos always an inspiration 👏🏼🙏🏼💞

[@mrscourtjam]

Cried watching this Andrew! So proud of you!!!! I knew you could do it

[@ERios]

Awwwww, i hate to see you 😭 I can totally relate to this feeling. I just saw your most recent video and you look so much more happy.

[@tc8404]

Hugeeee hug to you and all others on this very hard journey, you all are amazing ! !

[@AndrewColemanSmith]

Thank you, TC! Much love! ❤️

[@Watchover09]

Ahhh! Andrew! I teared up watching you. Great job!!! ♥️♥️

[@AndrewColemanSmith]

❤️

[@avivanathan4856]

Andrew, that is major inspiration for everyone! Denis Morton says "if you can't get out of it, get into it" and that's exactly what you did. You are in.to.it! 🔥🌅💪

[@cookinma]

I just did my 100th peloton ride today with Dennis, freaking love him!

[@avivanathan4856]

@@cookinma congrats on 100! Love Denis so much ❤️

[@AndrewColemanSmith]

100TH?! THAT'S BEYOND AMAZING!!!!! 🎉

[@martyneff6561]

I always believed you would make a comeback! You’re awesome! Keep up the great work! You are such an awesome inspiration!! When I’m down your videos bring me out my thinking this isn’t worth it, you prove me wrong every time! God bless you! Congrats on you’re DriTri here’s to many more successes!!👍🏻💪🏻👊🏻🍊

[@AndrewColemanSmith]

Marty, I LOVE your comments, but this might be my all-time favorite. Thank you, brother! YOU ARE CRUSHING IT BY THE WAY!

[@amandahurley8340]

Hey @Andrew! Wanted to watch this one more time before my first dri-tri. Thanks for all the insp…always…fellow Knox-Vegas peep

[@AndrewColemanSmith]

Ahh! Good luck at the Dri-Tri!! It's such an amazing experience- you are going to feel AMAZING after! GO VOLS 🧡

[@PinoyBoyy]

♥️ Keep it up!! So very proud of you for not giving up!! Surviving 2 years of hell is such a great accomplishment and look at you now!! Right where you need to be.

[@kpoggens]

Seriously crushing it! I did my first dri-tri after being a member for so many years. Can totally relate to your car chat! ❤️😀

[@kjoto]

So happy for you!! So proud of you. Chills!! We never gave up on you either!! 💪💪💪

[@AndrewColemanSmith]

"We never gave up on you either" 😭😭😭😭😭😭 Wow. Thank you.

[@TuckerPearce]

I’m glad you got through the FUNK Brother, I know first hand how hard it can be. You’re BACK! 🧡 This feels more like the Andrew I met & interacted with. 💪🏼💪🏽💪🏿

[@AndrewColemanSmith]

Thank you, brother! ❤️ I always appreciate your encouragement on this journey!

[@beccaw4291]

So happy for you! These last two videos have made me so happy to see your progress! Keep it up! Proud of you!

[@AndrewColemanSmith]

Thank you, Becca!!! 🧡

[@phyllischancey558]

Awww 🥰 I cry and cry for every person and their amazing journey!

[@angiequitlollygaggin]

I’m so happy for you!!!! Idk but you’re doing amazing sweetie!!! 🥰🥰

[@AndrewColemanSmith]

Aww thank you, Angela! So kind!

[@fbeezy23]

Love love love your journey and you made me tear up! You inspire me to keep going bc some days it feels like it’s taking FOREEEEVER!! You rock!!

[@amberwuollet]

Aww this is the most wholesome, inspiring thing I’ve seen in awhile! I’ve never done the dri tri but you’ve inspired me to give it a shot next time. (even though the only sport I have any talent for is swimming lol) Thanks sharing your journey with us! You’re killin’ it! ✊

[@evitacarrazco9151]

I’m so proud of you for never giving up, my friend! Your journey continues to inspire me and so many others! 💕

[@AndrewColemanSmith]

Love & miss you, Evita! ❤️

[@brendawhite414]

You are so motivational and awesome! I’m proud of you. ❤

[@abbyrenwick3889]

Way to never give up 💪🏻 You are such an inspiration! I have my first half marathon in 6 weeks. I am really nervous, but you proved that we can do anything ❤️

[@AndrewColemanSmith]

YOU ABSOLUTELY CAN DO THAT, ABBY! I'm rooting for you!!!

[@jenniferbuse738]

I’m so proud of you Andrew!! You’re amazing!!

[@burpeesbourbon7702]

SO PROUD OF YOU FRIEND!!!

[@AndrewColemanSmith]

Thank you for giving me the courage to put this out!

[@cgreen8775]

Love this video so so much! Quality ACS content folks

[@Melsie2023]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 YESSSS!!! So proud of you!!!!

[@fergusonavenue2118]

Proud of you Andrew!

[@talithajury9931]

I cried too dude! Dri tri is really hard ♥️

[@kjoto]

Living the dream buddy!! 💪💪💪

[@faithbalcruz6714]

You’re a champ Andrew!❤️

[@alexisfisher9213]

I'm very proud of you I might do the dri tri soon

[@annstropes2236]

Thank you. 😭😭😭

[@edventuresofamy]

So proud of you Andrew!

[@haleyvolk6847]

This is what I needed.

[@cookinma]

HELL YEAH ANDREWWWWWW!!!! WOOOOOOOOO!!!! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@veronicab2088]

🥺🥺🥺 so inspiring Andrew ☺️☺️☺️☺️

[@AndrewColemanSmith]

🧡

[@thejenlevin]

I'm so proud of you! 🧡🍊💪

[@BetterHealthBetterMan]

Feels good, doesn't it? I decided to not participate in the DriTri after only being back one week and I was ok with that. I figure since I've done it before there was no need to rush into this one. Keep up the good work big guy. Tackle that fat loss like your life depends on it.

[@kattypatty8581]

Yes!!!!!! You should be proud!

[@madmama03]

Andrew you are awesome.

[@matth2354]

Love you Andrew!! xx

[@KatiePacyna]

You’re working some Conan hair these days 😂 congrats on the accomplishment!

[@ThatDAMNAngel_]

Love this channel

[@northeastgirl100]

Love love LOVE

[@SillSil]

I’m 10 seconds in and I’m about to lose it😩

[@AndrewColemanSmith]

❤️

[@jillybeann41]

Go Andrew Go!

[@Chrissy213]

Way to go!!🥳

[@GONNALIVEHIKING]

You rock :)

[@mikeritsco4568]

I think exercise improves both physical and mental fitness.

[@singularlysarah]

Andrew, I love what the California sun has done to bring out your hair color and freckles! However, please wear sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses. A lot of skin cancer and cataracts can be prevented or reduced in severity by taking sun protection seriously. Keep up the amazing work being your handsome, entertaining, and motivating self!

[@AndrewColemanSmith]

I kid you not, I went to the store immediately after reading your commenting coming out of my Orangetheory class and bought two different kinds of sunblock. I've been trying to use it more these last few days, but you are so right that I need to make sure I'm on TOP of it daily! Thank you for caring enough to send me this. ❤️

[@azhikergal2246]

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[@mariamitchell3879]

💛💛💛💛💛

[@allissagoodrich6081]

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[@TaylaEbanksBurn5588]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@katebee2963]

So proud of you Andrew!!

[@AndrewColemanSmith]

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[@MattSaysHello]

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[@nfvy8111]

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