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It's the only way you ever get that feeling of accomplishing something. As Sanders heads off to run a warmup lap, MacDonald unloads a bike from the car. I believe it was at that moment that the seed to become a professional triathlete was planted., On becoming ITU long-distance world champion in 2017: That has got to be the hardest I have ever run. CALL WAITING When asked if she had been contacted by any mainstream TV talk shows after becoming the first American woman since Desiree Ficker to make the Kona podium: Haha, I was hoping to get a call from Ellen [DeGeneres] but unfortunately my phone hasnt rung yet!- Heather Jackson Ironman World Championship 3rd-place finisher. While those sprints to the line are exciting, Sanders biggest struggles dont always make sense, but have earned him respect. Sanders is riding the latest UCI-legal version of Canyons Speedmax frame. Do all you can and do it the best you can. We werent running for ourselves, we were running for other people, Huffman said. He couldnt sit still, he cried, he laughed, he got angry, and Im watching this unfold in front of me. ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS When asked if she had overcome a significant injury in her young career: I broke three teeth when I first started training to ride, but it did not make me give up because of fear. Feed the poor and get rich or feed the rich and get poor. Im just doing this because I love pushing myself.. Starting to feel like our home away from home! Join Outside+ to get access to exclusive content, 1,000s of training plans, and more. One of those big changes was a switch in bike sponsor to Canyon Bicycles. "I think that is fortunate - it would really suck if the power was not world class, because that's a little more difficult to improve. #cleansport #doperssuck.. Then when the authorities leave, I have to pee every 10 min for the rest of the day. I never accused him of doping or anything like that, he said. Cycling would be more lucrative for me, but [theres] so much drugs and crap in cycling I have no interest, he says. In a sprint to the line in Match 8 of 12 in the Collins Cup, Sanders just edges Sam Longfor victory for Team International, who finish secondoverall. He won a pair of 70.3s and then finished fourth at the Ironman 70.3 World Championship, before winning his first full Ironman in Florida that fall (the swim was cancelled, which didnt hurt). www.imdb.com. [3][4] In 2014 he placed fourth in the 2014 Ironman 70.3 World Championship held in Mont-Tremblant, Quebec. Sanders's first professional race was in September 2013 at . In 2014 he placed fourth in the 2014 Ironman 70.3 World Championship held in Mont-Tremblant, Quebec. His past drug use has been well documented, and he's not afraid to talk about it. A former teammate, Josh Huffman, said he and Sanders ran because they felt they had to. Lionel is Rocky Balboa McCormack has massive respect for Sanders, and believes he brings much to the sport, but is worried 'No Limits' is racing against Father Time in his bid to win the biggest race of all. Extremes is my thing, but I am starting to understand my personality after doing this for 12 years and I am putting safety valves in place to ensure my tendencies dont come out, he said. They spend about an hour in the pool and after each length Sanders swims, MacDonald gives him feedback on his form. Even on easy days, hell still train for about three hours. The medal was nearly a golden one. Ive already fired him a few times, she adds, only half joking. I made a resolve then that I was going to amount to something if I could. I couldnt yell back I was just trying to breathe! By entering your details, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions and privacy policy. Best Bike Split's Ryan Cooper interviewed Lionel and took a closer look at his bike and run files to see how the race unfolded. The hard way builds solidly a foundation of confidence that cannot be swept away. 20 talking about this. He didnt make the cut for the cross-country team and it wasnt long before he says he graduated to cocaine and developed an escalating dependency. He keeps the computer in the pain cave, so he can see the screen when hes training. Sanders excelled at running as a teen and was the captain of the Harrow Hawks cross-country and basketball teams at Harrow District High School. The following year he won the ITU Long Course World Championship and finished second at the Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii. On his first Ironman - in Louisville, Kentucky in 2010 - where he was lapped on the run by Britain's Paul Ambrose: "I thought he looked so cool and was amazed that someone could still be running that fast, that late into a long-distance event. Anyone who lives within his means suffers from a lack of imagination. As mental games are not common in triathlon, I also tried to destabilize her and get her out of her rhythm. When my husband decided he was going to join her in the next triathlon, the voice [in her head] returned with a vengeance: Dont even think about it, America! Sanders went on to Ironman Arizona finishing with a time under 8 hours to take his first official full distance victory (a year before he won Ironman Florida, however the swim was cancelled). He has fully recovered. They rust out quicker than they wear out. There was a headwind on one side of the run course. Born in Windsor, Ontario, Sanders attended the University of Windsor, and later transferred to McMaster University in Hamilton where he ran for the cross-country running team. You have got to like what you are doing, you have got to be doing something worthwhile so you can like it - because it is worthwhile, that it makes a difference, don't you see? And I am a triathlete. Actress America Ferrera writing in The New York Times about completing the Nautica Malibu Triathlon.EGO OR SOUL?When you are humbled by a race, you realize what the purpose is here. [citation needed], On November 20, 2016, Sanders set a new world record for the full distance triathlon at Ironman Arizona, with a winning time of 7:44:29. I'll never retire. Swimming is Sanderss weakest area, so improving his technique is a top priority. You have to be the most massively competitive person, but then there is the room to do special things as well. Sanders served as chair of the then-Department of Classics at Concordia from 1980 to 1986 and as vice-president of the Classical Association of Canada from 1983 to 1986. Kona hasnt always been the happiest of hunting grounds for Sanders, although he did claim silver in 2017; the same year that he took top honours at the ITU long-distance world championships. Yes, because it means that much to me and I could give a shit about what the corporate views in the Slowtwitch forum are. In 2016, he broke the Ironman world record during a victory in Arizona with a time of 7:44:29. I would cringe at the thought of where Id been, and I could get rid of that feeling by pushing myself to the absolute limit at every race.. A man'll rust out quicker than he'll wear out. [14][15], Sanders has been public about the substance abuse problem that eventually led him to sign up for the 2010 Ironman Louisville in late 2009. Canada's Lionel Sanders arrives in Kona as the 2017 runner-up, a feat he duplicated earlier this year at the Ironman World Championship St. George. How hard you can go is in your head, he says, between breaths. In addition I really hate tarmac, so if I ever try, it will definitely be an XTERRA! Running helped curb his drug dependency, but Sanders still wanted something more. He does a lot of his training in a small room hes dubbed the pain cave. He often tweets photos showing the temperature inside set as high as 32 C, with 80-per-cent humidity, to mimic the Hawaiian climate. Get the digital edition of Triathlon for your chosen platform: This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Sanders takes his first and, to date, only world title when, against the odds, he takes victory at the ITU long-distance world champs in Penticton, British Columbia. I think adventure racing seems like much more fun. - Otillo Swim-Run World Champion Maja Tesch on why she isnt interested in triathlons.LESSON IN PACING When I was 15, I could not get into Ironman Hawaii because they had a minimum age of 18. After a melt down at Ironman Coeur dAlene, he bounced back to finish second to Jan Frodeno at the Tri Battle Royale (yes, we know there were only two athletes in the race, but he still did a PB with a 7:43 finish), second to Cam Wurf at Ironman Copenhagen, second to Joe Skipper at Ironman Chattanooga and then second again to Gustav Iden at Ironman Florida. Before long, despite the fact that he was nowhere near ready, Sanders signed up for his first Ironman, to have something to work toward. Heres why: For those of you old enough to remember, one of Golfs biggest rivalries of all time was that between Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus. He also trains like a maniac. Hes been riding the bicycle a lime-green carbon road bike connected to a stationary CompuTrainer machine for about an hour and he has nearly two more hours to go. All of Lionel's videos, interviews, wins and losses led to the part about "the point of sports" in the . Hes also been a world record holder at one point he held the Ironman world record for a few months. The following year he would take his first Ironman title in Florida, and a year after that would really come into his own with four 70.3 titles and a big win at Ironman Arizona. Huffman, Sanderss former high school teammate, came to Windsor the year after Sanders enrolled, and he, too, tried out for cross-country. On his first Ironman in Louisville, Kentucky in 2010 where he was lapped on the run by Britains Paul Ambrose: I thought he looked so cool and was amazed that someone could still be running that fast, that late into a long-distance event. He doesnt have a full-time coach based in Windsor, so MacDonald, a part-time dental hygienist, comes with him to the pool so she can be his eyes on the deck.. I was terrified of dying a crocodile death. 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They would tell me about running into him downtown, and he was high as a kite, he said. CROCOPHOBIAI thought about crocodiles consistently during the swim leg. "[18], Sanders is married to Erin Macdonald. After all, skeptics say, he has a history of drug abuse. You can't compare Austria or any of the European races - they are absolute BS compared to Kona. The same reason why I was good at doing drugs, its the same reason why Im good at doing Ironman, he says. I was very much overwhelmed. - Patrick Lange after breaking Mark Allens 1989 Kona run record with a 2:39:45 clocking. He recently helped raise money and awareness for the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) through his participation in the Professional Triathletes Organisations Pro Am race that was part of the Herbalife24 Triathlon Los Angeles, too. There's no reason to be the richest man in the cemetery. I talked to a few Ironman triathletes and they all said, Dont go hard at all. In my 15-year-old brain that meant dont go 95 percent, just 90. The annual event is widely considered to be one of the most difficult feats in sports: It begins with a 3.86-kilometre swim in the ocean, followed by a 180.2-km bike ride, then a full 42-km marathon, all without stopping. On Friday, October 23, 2020, Canadian triathlete Lionel Sanders set out to complete what has come to be known as the #LSHour. Even though his only world title is the World Triathlon Long Distance Championship he took in Penticton in 2017, Sanders is one of the most popular figures in our sport. Sanders circles around after his first lap, and MacDonald catches up to him. This article was published more than 7 years ago. There is a mistake in the text of this quote. The dark times I went through were a big motivator when I first started racing at a high level, Sanders says. "Personal Quotes/ Biography". Ed Brownlee, who is 21, texted brother Jonny after the weekend: "So you nearly died that was stupid. It seems so non-adventurous, everything is about details and you have to be so serious - am I wrong? Up. You can create your own limits.. Pretty insane and it will be fun seeing him attempt the hour record. On the wall is a motivational mural of Sanders riding in Kona on the road back from Hawi: "You can see on this day that the crosswinds were coming up. Six years. [citation needed] In full distance racing, Sanders placed 2nd at Ironman Mont-Tremblant and 29th at the Ironman World Championships. In 2007, he quit the sport completely and didnt run again for three years. "Learn to ride the bike a bit better." "I think I am at the point where I am at the (power) level of all of my competitors, but the speed is not," he said. Sanders led the race until the 23rd mile of the marathon, before the German glided past. Sanders has already spent about four hours training, not including time for travel, changing and meals in between. By the time he got to the University of Windsor, innocently smoking the occasional joint with his buddies had turned into all-night ragers fueled by cocaine and whatever other drugs he and his roommates could afford. Over time, this allows the muscles to bring in more blood and take away more lactic acid, which increases endurance and allows athletes to go harder for longer without needing to stop. Last year he started a tear of runner-up finishes that have engendered him to triathlon fans everywhere. These are necessary for our site to function properly and to create the best possible online experience. The procrastinator. My first thought was: Oh, just leave me alone. But I couldnt do anything about it. - Jonny Brownlee speaking to the Telegraph newspaper. GROUCHY DAYSIf your partner decides to do Ultraman, best you move out of the house. Every sport has to have them I suppose and they are entitled to an opinion. I swam well and pushed the bike and I hit the turnaround in something like 5th place overall. Shepley had briefly worked with Sanders during his high school track days, and he knew he had the capacity to be something more than a pretty good age-grouper. The cockpit features D2Z aero bars with a Wahoo bike computer. The day that the world starting taking real notice of the Canadian as a serious title contender. Hell talk to anyone and enjoys doing it. April 26, 2023 4:28 pm While the news that Collin Chartier has been doping shocked many triathletes and fans of the sport, Lionel Sanders was possible even more shocked: Chartier spent weeks at Sanders' home and the two were training together toward the 2022 Ironman World Championships at Kona. SORRY, MR. ALLENMike Reilly announced that I broke the course record, and where I stood I looked Mark Allen straight into his eyes. Sanders isnt sponsored by Asics, but will race in the Asics MetaSpeed carbon plate shoes. My 100-per-cent motivation is to inspire people and give them hope that they dont have to live like that, he says. "Colonel Sanders: The Autobiography of the Original Celebrity Chef". When youre walking the last half of the run at an Ironman event and youre as famous as Sanders is, you hear more than a few no limits comments. If he were doping, he said, it would make more sense for him to be a pro cyclist. So I chose to continue to train and I told myself to get stronger. Promising Taiwanese triathlete Chia-Chia Chang. And I think that was the moment that I realized there might be a big, big problem here., After a post-bike-ride lunch break, Sanders and his fiance, Erin MacDonald, head to the pool where he swims every day. Hed run through a wall, Huffman said. The One Subscription to Fuel All Your Adventures. It serves him right really. - Alistair Brownlee speaking to The Independent.If I had sprinted past him, it would have been much worse. Jack had the trophies that Arnold wanted, but Jack didnt have the love of the fans that Arnold had, Ian OConnor, the author of Arnie and Jack told golfchannel.com. He brought a calming presence to the sometimes tumultuous faculty culture at Loyola College, Robert Tittler, distinguished professor emeritus of history, recalls of his late fellow professor and friend. With a new coach (Mikal Iden) who brings the attention to detail that the Norwegian program is famous for, you can be sure that Sanders is pulling out all the stops for Saturdays race. The whole system is botched, and it totally needs to be revamped, Starykowicz said. His biggest challenge at Kona, however, likely wont be his swimming, or even luck. Sanders says he preferred to spend his free time partying. Sanders grew up in a one-stoplight town called Harrow, about 45 minutes south of Windsor. But, as the clock ticks, the easy way becomes harder and the hard way becomes easier. "Others may have probed and published in the deep and narrow seams of their fields, but Lionel was a learned man in the broader sense. The Shiv is a specialized triathlon bike that is designed to be fast and aerodynamic. I think it was a testament of two things: always carry a space and, second, its not over until its over., On his famous self-motivation: From my experience, it appears that there are no limits, other than the self-created and imposed ones that only exist in your mind. Lionel's view: "I was waiting, waiting, waiting for him, keeping an eye to see if he was going to go first. Over the years Sanders has done some questionable things. Known as one of the most consistent athletes on the Ironman circuit, here's everything you need to know about the 70.3 and iron-distance champion, Lionel Sanders One of the most consistent and most successful Ironman competitors, Lionel Sanders has a win record that most fellow long-distance triathletes would trade a limb for. The previous record, held by Marino Vanhoenacker, had stood for five years. New training room is coming along nicely. The triathlon long-distance record is smashed by current record holder, Jan Frodeno, in an ultimate head-to-head between him and Ironman champion, Lionel Sanders. He still manages to keep a very busy race schedule, but he doesnt do training races or test races. Download the app . She eventually took the lead, when we rounded the corner I decided to make a move. On the eve of the first Ironman at Kona in 1978, reporter Dick Fishback wrote in the Honolulu Advertiser that the race seems to be an inhumane attempt to tax the body beyond all comprehension and award the survivor if any with a trophy.. Theres an elite aero water bottle on the downtube, with regular cages on the bars and behind the saddle. This is a sport of inclusion and participation, we welcome everyone, even if you tattoo MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN on your shaft, you are welcome to sign up and play. He set a brand new one-hour . After I ran in front in the tailwind I wanted her to lead in the headwind again as I was expecting her to attack afterwards and wanted to save my energy for the attack. Colonel Sanders Quotes I've only had two rules. It comes not as a surprise that Sanders is very disappointed in Chartier. Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! Taking up running again in 2009 proved to be his salvation and he competed in his first Ironman the following year. 1 Lionel Sanders 358K views3 years ago No Limits Pt. Whether he wins or loses, he always has lots of praise for his competitors after a race. Thats what fuels him now, and he learned a lot from Lange surging past him with less than three miles to go. I was basically running as fast as I could, in the opposite direction of where I came from. He brought that learning, gently but eagerly, to his students and colleagues alike.. Hard work beats all the tonics and vitamins in the world. Get the digital edition of Triathlon for your chosen platform: This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. AMERICA THE TRIATHLETEA year ago, a friend of mine competed in her first triathlon. Improve yourself, find your inspiration, share with friends, This website or its third-party tools use cookies, which are necessary to its functioning and required to achieve the purposes illustrated in the cookie policy. (Photography by Peter Power), The same reason I was good at doing drugs is the same reason Im good at Ironman, says professional triathlete Lionel Sanders. Lionel Sanders was born on 22 February 1988, making him 34 years of age. Over the years, hes amassed no fewer than 30 Ironman 70.3 victories, along with recording four wins at full Ironman distance. Every day we present the best quotes! After a brief teaching contract at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, he arrived at Loyola College in 1974, prior to merger with Sir George Williams University later that year. Watch: From addiction to Ironman: A journey to recovery, Sanders, one of the top 10 Ironman athletes in the world, is headed to Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, to compete in the sports hallowed world championship on Oct. 10. Nicola kept attacking on the bike, attacked everyone, people didnt want to attack on the bike, they were maybe scared. Shes going to ride alongside him, setting the pace for his 32-km run. Thats a highly impressive 30 wins in 40 starts; Sanders has only failed to reach the podium in four of those. BROWNLEES ON CHAOS IN COZUMEL I saw Jonny start to veer off to the side [and] I thought: Hes not looking good. I ran towards him, grabbed him and started dragging him towards the finish line, hurling profanities at him all the way. - Alistair Brownlee speaking to the Telegraph newspaper. Sanders competes in his first full-distance Ironman in Louisville, Kentucky. That was very, very stressful without seeing and going backwards. Lionel Sanders is one of the most accomplished triathletes on the planet. We take a look at how and why. Ready? he asks. Of the four full-Ironman races he has completed, Sanders has won only one, Ironman Florida, last November and the swim portion of the race was cancelled because of unsafe water conditions. I've only had two rules. #nolimits @talbotcox 739 Most relevant Author Lionel Sanders-Professional Triathlete You can unsubscribe at any time. He started smoking marijuana when he was in Grade 8, he says, and did it progressively more throughout high school. There were boats on course with guns to help out any competitors suffering attacks. Jodie Swallow writing in her blog on swimming at Ironman Cairns. [9], Sanders had a string of 70.3 victories in 2015, combined with some learning experiences at the Ironman distance. Takes his second Ironman Worlds silver medal, this time stealing it from Kiwi Braden Currie in thefinal few hundred metres at the postponed 2021 Ironman World Champs in Utah. He did nine races in 2017 and won all but twoboth misses were runner-up finishes to world champions whom he pushed to their absolute limits: Alistair Brownlee at Ironman St. George 70.3 and Patrick Lange in Kona. "You can create your own limits." If anyone has the right to offer pithy inspirational quotes, it's Lionel Sanders. Doug Sanders said his sons struggles really hit home when he came home for a visit in 2008. The course has never been completed in less than eight hours. 2020 Triathlon Today: your news, our passion. The parents of Lionel Sanders are Doug Sanders, Becky Sanders. Create a personalized feed and bookmark your favorites. I can't wait." Sanders is working out in his Endless Pool. Theres nobody whos done well in Hawaii [in] his youth, Shepley says. Dear Diary, I often have to pee in a cup while a stranger stares at my private parts. There arent many people who can push themselves the way he feels he must. First I was just thinking: 'What an idiot. In January, Sanders tweeted a picture of a fresh bandage on his forearm, with the caption, Yes @IronmanTri tests blood and urine, out of competition, in the middle of winter, at 10pm. [12] In 2018 Sanders continued his success, winning most of his races, except Oceanside 70.3, which he lost to Jan Frodeno. Its a place with one stoplight, fewer than 3,000 people, and not a whole lot for kids to do other than play sports. Erin, who also acts as Lionel's full-time manager, organises all the logistics behind his training, racing and manages the Canadian's sponsorship agreements. With almost every criticism, Sanders pushes back. In managing to dig so deep, you discover who you are. In Coeur dAlene last year Sanders went from looking like he was in contention for the win to being forced to walk much of the last 30 km of the marathon. On October 23, 2020, Sanders broke the Canadian national hour record with a distance of 51.304 kilometres. "Which I saved up years for," he says. It was then that I realized how mentally tough he is and how deep hes prepared to go in training.. In the distance, the Detroit skyline is visible over the top of the trees that line the track. This wasnt like the other times he had failed to stay clean. As I watched her train, I was equal parts enthralled and horrified. Follow AzQuotes on Facebook, Twitter and Google+. Subscribe here to receive our weekly newsletter with our most popular news! And as the calendar records the years, it becomes increasingly evident that the easy way rests hazardously upon shifting sands, whereas the hard way builds solidly a foundation of confidence that cannot be swept away. When you run your way into fifth place at the Hawaii Ironman World Championships, you get to do your post-race interview wherever you want. Its something he nearly accomplished last October, when he led the race through mile 23 of the marathon before being overtaken by Patrick Lange, who went on to shatter the course record. Lionel Stander Related Authors Will Rogers Quotes Bruce Lee Quotes You've been subscribed to our newsletter. In Kona the pro men are not there. But seriously enough with the elitist bull out there. DNF DAYDREAMSI did want to give up three times actually. Hes been known to keep a bucket next to the treadmill so he doesnt have to stop for bathroom breaks, says Barrie Shepley, Sanderss mentor and occasional coach. WILDFLOWER WILL RISE AGAIN"When the drought is over and the water levels are normal, we hope to return The Wildflower Triathlon back to the iconic event that it was and is." I believe it was at that moment that the seed to become a professional triathlete was planted." He could have won this race so easily and he's been tactically so ridiculous. Make it sound good and go home. At their last meeting at a half-Ironman race in Oceanside, Calif., this spring, Frodeno finished in first place, just more than three minutes ahead of Sanders. Lionel Sanders' recent lactate test: 3min @500w = ~7w/kg, 148HR; 6.2 mmol. Race day came and he completed the course in 10 hours, 14 minutes, 31 seconds a remarkably fast time for someone who had quit using drugs mere months earlier. I resisted. 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People are just like farm equipment. The popularity of the videos no-doubt helps him keep his sponsors happy, too. Hes built a massive social media following by being open and honest about himself, though he admits his wife, Erin, is the gatekeeper of what goes out into the world. While some rushed to publish whatever they could to beef up their vitae, Lionel wrestled hard and long with interpretations and nuances in his determination to get it right before committing to judgement. With a new coach (Mikal Iden) who brings the attention to detail that the Norwegian program is famous for, you can be sure that Sanders is pulling out all the . "How hard you can go is in your head," he says, between breaths. Lionel Sanders was left feeling "a little defeated and frustrated" as he started to search for answers on Sunday night after problems with nutrition ruined his chances of victory at IRONMAN Coeur d'Alene 2021..

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