Training Different 

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!

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!

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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!!

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

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.

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

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!

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.

My introduction to training was the mindset of just "goggins" it. To a lot of my workouts, so physically spent one day I'd be ruined for the following week of training. Having switched that up to a way more holistic method of training, I am getting so much faster with a higher training load, and I can still hit that button to push when I need to, i.e. Race Day.

Okay, I'll just sit here and wait.

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

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!

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.

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.

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

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.

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!

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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.

LS deserves a million subscribers

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

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

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!!

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Love it LS! I think this is the year!

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

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

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!

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

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

Love the mentality. Embracing change.

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

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.

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.

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.

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!

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

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.

Hey Lionel, used to kill myself every session as a full time rower as well, because I thought it was all about making a superhuman effort in every session. Unfortunately, it took me years to discover what Jan was getting at - training’s not about being the best in every session, it’s about being the best on race day having done every session at the correct intensity, with great technique etc. and maybe keeping your powder dry until you really need it. The superhuman effort is required to string hundreds of great sessions and races together. A seasoned cross country skier in the mountains here in Germany told me, “the fighter almost never wins, because the fighter is always fighting, not winning”. His advice was to smile, have fun and stay loose, because that’s what winners do. What do you think?

Very interesting training strategy. I need to try)

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

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

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

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

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

I can't remember who said it (so I can't give them credit) but the quote goes "you don't get stronger by doing hard workouts...you get stronger by recovering from hard workouts". This means looking at intensity, periodization, nutrition and recovery strategies to find just the right balance for you to keep getting stronger.

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

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

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

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

way to go Lionel. awesome video Talbot!

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

Sage Lionel, all the best

92 minutes... it seems to be like a good time to wait while doing a turbo session

Perfect. Right on the money sir.

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

I like how LS is always learning.

Lionel will be unstoppable now!!!!

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

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

We saw : Lionel Lionel 2.0 Now time for Lionel “Reloaded” Good luck 👍🏾

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

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

Love this new direction Lionel!!

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.

I saw this problem constantly in bike racing. Some (most?) guys just wanted to wreck themselves at the front as an end in itself or as some type of macho statement. I termed this type of cyclist as "low IQ/kg". The winners were usually not necessarily the strongest but the smartest racers who paced themselves intelligently and only burned their matches when essential or purposeful.

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

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

These videos on training specifics are great, please let them coming. Push LT1, push LT2. Don't kill yourself in the process!

HYPED for race season!

Prefontaine!!! "I can take more pain than anyone else"

Lionel has to remember if he doesn't know already the mind and the body are one, you torture one of those then in any industry or capacity you'll fail...it is all about balance.