I'm WAY MORE HOOKED watching your journey NOW. You've made some bold claims and a lot of us grew up with the mentality of "NO PAIN NO GAIN" and that statement alone gets us to hit a wall over and over. Can't wait for LS Version 2022

There should be a 2h compilation from similar videos and music like from 13:01 until the end. That would be by far the best motivation for zwift/treadmill. Hit a like and let's make this happen!

Wow this might be one of Talbots best edits to date. So HYPED!!

Can’t wait to see how this helps Ari this year.

Love the fact that he is top tier and still figuring things out. Arguably things that some view as common sense but I can relate to his mentality, not on this level, but this was a cool one to watch!

That intro dialogue is fire. Man puts together a training plan based on his knowledge and gives his 110%

Glad to see this change of mind. I always follow the '80-20 rule' and I think it holds for beginners and the elite athletes as yourself. Consistency is key for me, stress + rest = growth and race your races, not your workouts. Can't wait to see your 2022 season!

That's some deep, priceless, and timeless advice from Jan for an athlete who's window for the pinnacle of the sport won't stay open for many more years.

Excited to see you adopt this kind of training. Have a great racing year! It will be fun to watch.

Lionel! Your personal maturity, growth and ability to take in information from those around you is awesome. Dude! You are going to see amazing results this year. Especially going into a race. Trust in what you have done weeks previously.

These videos feed my motivation like you have no idea! the Music together with Lionel's words.. work like a charm!!

Motivational video. You’re just inspiring me more and more!!! Thanks for that!! Can’t wait to see you racing again. Always such great content.

Lionel, you are both a great source of entertainment and inspiration; keep it up mate! Will be watching and hoping for your success!

Fantastic video. Great editing! Love the context from Lionel on why he's changing his training and how he's executing it. So pumped to see him go get it this year!

First off the music at the open was awesome. Love the new mindset and the fact that you are so willing to share with us all. Would like to hear how the training with someone instead of alone is going for you.

Love the final music and video collage, how it dropped after Lionels punchline in the spa. Great editing Talbot!

Amazing progress and development. Wishing you all the very best for 2022

Great video! Excited to see how things go this year. Also, Ari’s running form is beautiful to watch

Get it, Lionel!!!!!! I’m so excited to hear your transformation. You are clearly willing to pivot and that says a lot at this point in your career. Keep up the good work!

I've been following since the day when you used to do blog posts. Always glad to follow along!

Sharing your journey is priceless to all of us who look into your glass for inspiration and how to train more efficiently and with the right structure - you're in my opinion the GOAT

For all the things you have achieve thus far you remain very humble and open to new concepts and ideas on how to better yourself. Hat off Sir and I with you a fruitful race season ahead.

If that doesn’t motivate and inspire I don’t know what will. So cool and so up for the 2022 season to get started. Bring it on Lionel!!!!!!! Awesome video.

Your honesty is commendable, I'm so impressed with your story (not the early adolescent stuff), building a legacy is a sign of greatness.

Love Lionel and Talbot's work so much....keep it up!!!

Super excited to see how this new training plays out in the races. I am inspired and motivated by your acceptance and honesty in admitting you don't have all the answers. No Limits!!

This will be an awesome journey!! I bet you will fall in love with racing again!! I too have been adopting that mentality and I'm noticing better workouts and the body feels more ready to take on the higher volume!

I can’t wait to see how this new training will work for you!!! Keep up the great vibe and training. 😎👍🏻

A very healthy mindset to have. Listening to experts, trusting the process, and being open to other experiences. I think a LOT of us have similar swimming journeys.

WOW I think you have figured it out mostly. Listen to your coach and execute each session the way it was written and intended, healthy eating, but may I add...be brave enough to recover. I know it goes against every fiber of your being but recovery I think it absolutely essential in your training not just physically but mentally. Thanks for the video and I really like the journey you are on.

Absolutely love this guy, Always challenging himself to find better ways to train. Such an Inspiration. Go Lionel Version 2022.0 !!

LOVE IT BRO! My First Ironman race in 29 Days in TEXAS!! Inspiring us all. Keep it up LS

We are witnessing week in and week out a master class in introspective humility that will inevitably lead to growth in the sport and more importantly him as a person. Stud.

Lionel, sure the next level is coming by training smart, but not forgetting how to suffer... and specifically knowing how to suffer in the right moment. I am very inspired and impressed on all what you put in the training and in the race... I am sure you are keeping that but in the new scheme.

This is huge Lionel, min 8.00, if thats tour self reflection, that could mean there is indeed more potential, but also should be a huge mental breakthrough. I will keep following you!

Excellent!! Can’t wait to watch you again this season Lionel!! 🏊‍♂️🚴‍♂️🏃

keeping yourself humble in the process for change and wanting to listen and improve GO You!

Great video! I hope you continue to share data and you're progression.

Legend. Keep safe and be humble and a good family man❤️💪🙏🏽🇵🇭

I admire Talbot work and Lionel to deliver so much of himself that content is the best in all triathlon

Man! That video has me PUMPED for St George!! Cannot wait to see what you do!

Watched this twice, a truly intelligent motivation. Thanks Lionel

Been watching you mate for years now now and firstly thanks for posting your process !!! You are the best athlete I’ve ever seen in any sport that hasent yet found the perfect process for themselves !!! When you find it I can’t wait to see it and you will smash everone…. Even Yan !!! I believe that !!!

Lionel is Athlete Number 3. Athlete Number 3 is both motivated and talented which is great. An issue an athlete like this can run into is constantly thinking they need to go as hard as they can, and that's what ends up breaking them both physically and mentally. The ability to suffer is important in racing. The ability to trust a system and to allow for accumulation of fitness through consistency and proper recovery is super important. The athlete must allow for adaptation to take place, and at Lionel's level this takes both time and intelligence because he is way (light years) beyond a mere fitness effect. Now, balance everything he is doing with the nervous system, hormones, psychology, proper diet, race planning, etc. and you get a world championship winning machine. I absolutely love to see Lionel's emerging analytical approach to training :). Keep it up and stay hungry!!

WOAH. That vid was so good 🤙🏻🤙🏻 let’s keep pushing Lionel; no limits 💪🏻

Just finished my bike session :)) Still, can't wait to watch!

Man Lionel you just keep getting better. As a side note, so does Talbot. Hope to see you two in Edmonton this year

I‘m so happy that you are going in this direction - you are my favorite triathlete after all. How do you take you whoop data into consideration for your training planning?

Love it LS! I think this is the year!

That was a banger of a video! Keep it up boys👊!

This video is filmed like a chat, but the edits are sampled from all over the place - great work TC!

Love the mentality. Embracing change.

Glad to hear that you've found out that training is not just all about suffering, "no pain no gain" mentality only gets you so far. I always think about one the the greatest of all time in XC-skiing, Marit Bjorgen, ~900h of training during a year of which ~750-800h low intensity.

Okay, I'll just sit here and wait.

Chills... I hope you find the best version of yourself this year, good luck man.

Great video again, I do it like 80% LIT - 20% HIT and I´am convinced that´s the best method!

I'd love an episode where you walk through the way you previously trained vs. now and the key differences. I am no expert hence I'd love to see the key differences between the methodologies. Great vids by the way.

Man that intro was too good. I burst out laughing, can’t wait for the remaining 13 minutes haha

These videos are great! Please keep em coming!! I'm FIRED UP

Destroying your ego to elevate your level, major congrats champ 🚀

Hope you crush it this year Lionel. Really like the new training mindset. Is it possible to buy one of Mikal full distance plans?

Love IT! So much good stuff coming out of this new direction. Train smart, not hard! Then race hard when necessary :)

If this system worked for the Norwegians and Jan.... it's going to work wonders for Lionel. Can't wait to see you race again!

HYPED for race season!

Base training is key!! Glad to see even LS needs it haha

way to go Lionel. awesome video Talbot!

Loving the content and insight. I see your switching run shoes from ASICS to Nike, is there a specific reason.

Looking forward to tuning into ur Ironman journey this season. Good luck!

Your music in these videos is on another level Talbot, do you also have a new approach to that from Mikal? :)

Lionel eith the aftershokz! Just got my pair for Christmas. Game changer

Firstly - you are awesome.. I think I figured out why your run looks different from other “the limp” it’s your stride, it’s short on how far forward you throw your leading leg. It looks like your stride could be 6 inches longer .. just from watching that slow mo footage.

A Lionel Sanders and an Athlete Special video released the same day…it’s a good day

Love this new direction Lionel!!

Amazing video - cool to follow this !

Perfect. Right on the money sir.

Your running form is very different! You're improving!

Hey Lionel, what are the waterproof headphones you wear while swimming? Love your work, thanks mate!

Finally, I think he’s got it. This should be a positive step forward for Lionel.

Excited for 2022🔥

Idial motivation for my Zwift workout this evening…looking forward. Like what your sharing!

LETS FUCKING GO!!! it's as if you have given yourself the OK to win it all

Very interesting training strategy. I need to try)

I’m so excited to see racing again Lionel. It’s going to be different now I can see it

LS deserves a million subscribers

This is what made Mark Allen big, according to his own words. Stopping to destroy himself in training. I think you're gonna crush it in 2022 or 2023.

New year, new Lionel :D Still cheering for him!

I watch all your videos from start to finish and will continue to do so. You ask for feedback. When you or your editor is importing music into the video they need to balance the volume. The music is coming in real loud and I actually have to mute my tv.

“I don’t need to suffer to win, but I’m good at suffering.” Lionel Sanders

Any legal concerns with showing license plates on video? apart from the side note, keep on kicking ass. Great videos!

Those hamstrings are Epic. That's where a lot of the raw power comes from.

great great vid thanks talbot and lionel

We where some of the kids at that track at our school doing run club.

You were too tough for your own good Lionel you will no doubt be leaps and bounds ahead this year

Lol This guy is starting to show signs of waking up. Triathlon training was worked out back in the 80s. It was slow and easy which becomes easy fast. Look at the finishing photos of the winners of Kona in 94 & 95 to see 2 pros who trained right. Finished right. Life is much much better when you train right. Good luck

I like how LS is always learning.

Imagine if you'd have changed to this approach/mindset two or three years ago. Discipline is key... stick to the plan.. enjoy the zone 2 stuff... then suffer on the 20%. Go LS!

So curious about the running form with heel striking and looking like you are almost leaning back. I guess this shows that everyone can get results with whatever form.

Lionel will be unstoppable now!!!!

So how about your vo2 max and speed sessions? Do you also hold back during those are do you just not do them anymore?

This new character you are discovering is going to be truly lethal once you get it all lined up