After all that, fans cant help but wish the guy could finally take a big win. If anyone has the right to offer pithy inspirational quotes, its Lionel Sanders. Related: Mikal Iden, Lionel Sanders coach You have a shot.. 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.. I think my competitors know that when they line up next to me, its going to be a fight to the death, he says. There is no logic in this place. - Heather Wurtele: writing in her blog. I was basically running as fast as I could, in the opposite direction of where I came from. There is a mistake in the text of this quote. At 5-foot-10 and 165 pounds, Sanders is perfectly, ungodly powerful as former short-course Olympic gold medallist Simon Whitfield puts it, "Lionel can hold wattages for hours that I couldn . 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. Join Outside+ to get access to exclusive content, 1,000s of training plans, and more. They spend about an hour in the pool and after each length Sanders swims, MacDonald gives him feedback on his form. When he hit the 10th straight day of serious mileage, I suggested a few rest days. "Biography/ Personal Quotes". There's something inside of me that makes me want to help people, especially people who are having difficulty of some kind. A keen cross-country runner in his youth, Lionel Sanders didnt have the most conventional pathway into triathlon. But, as the clock ticks, the easy way becomes harder and the hard way becomes easier. SNOWBLIND AT EVEREST "When I tried to open my eyes it was the most horrible pain you can imagine because those two organs have a lot of nerves. 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.. I cant think about so many things at once, he protests, visibly frustrated. The age group men who are really good start 25 minutes behind you. Thanks to a brand-new partnership with Winnebago, the 34-year-old has access to a Revel, the R.V. Every sport has to have them I suppose and they are entitled to an opinion. At his most recent Ironman, on Aug. 16 in Mont-Tremblant, Que., Sanders placed fifth after suffering two leaky tires and a jammed bike chain. AMERICA THE TRIATHLETEA year ago, a friend of mine competed in her first triathlon. Canadas Lionel Sanders surged onto the professional triathlon scene in 2013 when he took Ironman 70.3 Muskoka by a whopping 6:30 over none other than two-time Kona runner up Andreas Raelert. [8] After his 4th-place finish at the 2014 Ironman 70.3 World Championships Sanders finished his first Ironman distance race as a professional at Ironman Florida on November 1, 2014; an event he won. I plan on spending my entire triathlon career testing this hypothesis.. He keeps the computer in the pain cave, so he can see the screen when hes training. Every few steps I fell and he had to pick me up. JORGENSEN v. SPIRIG IN RIO In my opinion, with Sarah [True], Helen [Jenkins] and Flora [Duffy] having problems, there weren't many athletes who could have been a lot of help. I need to make a ton of mistakes. Follow AzQuotes on Facebook, Twitter and Google+. And that race is where I will find it out.. 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. I was able to hear his breathing. He could have won this race so easily and he's been tactically so ridiculous. Starting to feel like our home away from home! 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. Canadian Lionel Sanders has one of the most notorious running styles in triathlon: On one hand, it won't win any beauty contests; on the other hand, it wins races. 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. Sanders now knows racing is a privilege. By entering your details, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions and privacy policy. The son of a dealer in rare books, Sanders' knowledge of literature and classical music, and especially of opera, spoke to his deep grounding in the Western cultural tradition. 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. Lionel Sanders grew up in Harrow, a small town about 40 minutes from Windsor, Ontario. Lionel Sanders and family. I am not too proud of having my name associated with some of my restaurants. This is so the authorities can test for drug cheats. Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! 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. So while younger athletes may have more power, allowing them to excel in sprinting, older athletes tend to have the muscular endurance necessary for long-distance endurance racing. The following year he won the ITU Long Course World Championship and finished second at the Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii. 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. Swimming is Sanderss weakest area, so improving his technique is a top priority. Sanders is the first to admit that he finds it difficult not to push himself to the limit in training and racing, and that he can be, to use his own word, stubborn, and has to learn things the hard way. 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. 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. Hed rather not talk about it at all, but he takes solace in the fact that he might be able to help others. Sanders enjoyed a distinguished 45-year career at the university. Sanders crossed the finish line Saturday with a time of 3:42:56 to win his third IRONMAN St. George 70.3 title, outlasting Long, who finished second with a time of 3:43:01. Related: Why Lionel Sanders is the most popular athlete on YouTube. In 2014 he placed fourth in the 2014 Ironman 70.3 World Championship held in Mont-Tremblant, Quebec. First I was just thinking: 'What an idiot. His results were: 50:59 4:00:26 2:50:31 with a final time of 7:43:28. [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. 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. 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. And no hours, nor amount of labor, nor amount of money would deter me from giving the best that there was in me. 1 Lionel Sanders 358K views3 years ago No Limits Pt. But seriously enough with the elitist bull out there. Sam Laidlow skips PTO European Open: PTO Ranking is not my number one priority, Zsanett Bragmayer and Cristian Fernandez Nieto take world titles Aquathlon, Simon Jorn Hansen and Maja Betz win Powerman Alsdorf, Cameron Wurf Even a half marathon wasnt enough after Paris-Roubaix: Wanted to run further, but got too dark, Triathlon coach Mikal Iden reacts to EPO suspension Colling Chartier: Thrust is going to be hard going forward, Collin Chartier caught for using doping, suspended for three years, [VIDEO] Emotional Lionel Sanders: Ill give you my feelings uncut, [VIDEO] Kristian Blummenfelt calls Jan Frodeno: Your wildcard is sorted out. You can't do any business from there. Got to love that monstrous Ceramic Speed pulley system. "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. 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. FILIAL DEVOTION When we returned from our trip, I was sending the kids off to school, and out of nowhere, my 10-year-old son said, Mom? Yes, Connor? When I heard you dropped out of the race, I just wanted to come find you at mile 23 and carry you the rest of the way. We both lost it. Ruth Brennan Morrey on what her son said after he heard a mistaken report that she had dropped out of the 2015 Ironman World Championship. Youre the fat kid. www.imdb.com. 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? As mental games are not common in triathlon, I also tried to destabilize her and get her out of her rhythm. My life isn't over and I'm not going to sit in a rocking chair and take money from the government. In that race, the swim was cancelled due to poor conditions. With every step, stroke and pedal, I turned No, I cant into Yes, I can, and Im weak into I am whole, healthy and strong. I finally got my answer to that question: Who do you think you are? Huffman, Sanderss former high school teammate, came to Windsor the year after Sanders enrolled, and he, too, tried out for cross-country. I made a resolve then that I was going to amount to something if I could. The previous record, held by Marino Vanhoenacker, had stood for five years. Lionel married Erin MacDonald in a small ceremony in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic in November 2017 - having got engaged at IRONMAN Florida in 2014. While most triathletes might train for five to seven days, then take a day or two of rest, Sanders will stretch his training blocks to as many as 18 days in a row. It was literally a spur of the moment decision to do the right thing.- Alistair Brownlee quoted in BBC Sport about helping his dazed brother to the finish line. "One night, Lionel Stander kept me up until dawn trying to sell me the Russian brand of Marxism and to recruit me for the Communist Party. The dark times I went through were a big motivator when I first started racing at a high level, Sanders says. He said he felt great and put in another mega week before he backed off. That was very, very stressful without seeing and going backwards. With almost every criticism, Sanders pushes back. Nicola kept attacking on the bike, attacked everyone, people didnt want to attack on the bike, they were maybe scared. Always one to take things to extremes, he signed up for the 2010 edition of Ironman Louisville on a whim and managed to finish in a very respectable time of 10:14. He spent the rest of the summer training for the Ironman. Although he trails in two hours after winner Paul Ambrose, his admiration for the victorious Brit inspires him to pursue a career as a professional triathlete. Get access to more than 30 brands, premium video, exclusive content, events, mapping, and more. This was Sanders's first time competing at the Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii where he finished 14th. Starykowicz also pointed out that TRS Radio is a satirical podcast and his comments shouldnt be taken too seriously. SORRY, MR. ALLENMike Reilly announced that I broke the course record, and where I stood I looked Mark Allen straight into his eyes. His post-race recaps are traditionally straight from the cuff and he has no qualms criticizing himself. "I race best when I am mad," he said. I wanted to pull off. Sanders helped develop the Garneau Aero Tri Suit, which pulls out all the stops to ensure he gets the best in aerodynamics and race ergonomics. Subscribe here to receive our weekly newsletter with our most popular news! His former colleagues remember him as a man who was passionately committed to his field of Greek history and who enriched the Department of Classics, Modern Languages and Linguistics with his vast knowledge of the subject. So I chose to continue to train and I told myself to get stronger. Promising Taiwanese triathlete Chia-Chia Chang. Ironman representatives declined repeated interview requests. He started smoking marijuana when he was in Grade 8, he says, and did it progressively more throughout high school. "Which I saved up years for," he says. There are still a few hours of early August daylight left, which is good, because Sanders will need about two hours to finish. 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. His biggest challenge at Kona, however, likely wont be his swimming, or even luck. It was then that I realized how mentally tough he is and how deep hes prepared to go in training.. I know. I always found it ironic that Lionel, one of the first Jewish teachers hired at Loyola, served so well and faithfully the Jesuit ideal of intellectual breadth in undergraduate teaching, Tittler says. That was about the same time that he was handed his first joint and beer while hanging out in a friends garage, and things escalated quickly from there. 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. 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). 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." #nolimits @talbotcox 739 Most relevant Author Lionel Sanders-Professional Triathlete Its a place with one stoplight, fewer than 3,000 people, and not a whole lot for kids to do other than play sports. 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 Saturday Sanders will use a Blueseventy PZ4TX Swimskin, Bont cycling shoes, Form goggles, Garneaus P-09 aero helmet and ingest copious quantities of maple syrup! Maybe with Gwen [Jorgensen] in the race, not the right tactics to win. - Nicola Spirig Rio Olympic Triathlon silver medalist. In this annual compilation, Timothy Carlson found rich veins of talk from the Brownlees discussing their adventures in Cozumel and Gwen Jorgensen and Nicola Spirig recounting their duel in Rio. The procrastinator. One of the strongest cyclists and runners in the field, he has a legitimate shot at the podium. All that was years ago, he says, and hes not that person any more. Hard work beats all the tonics and vitamins in the world. It might be his age. I can't wait." Sanders is working out in his Endless Pool. 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. 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. Its the kind of thing athletes spend years training for, and it requires them to push themselves to the limits of what their bodies can endure. A man'll rust out quicker than he'll wear out. Download the app . I go into every race thinking it could be my last because you truly never know when it will be. He loved a good story from Greek history as much as one from a recent faculty gathering, and he revelled in the telling of both.. He has had great success winning half-Ironman races, but his record on full Ironmans is less impressive. As athletes age, their muscles go through more and more capillarization the formation of new blood vessels because of a lifetime of exercise, Shepley said. Hes also struggled to get to the finish in Kona on numerous occasions. I resisted. Taking up running again in 2009 proved to be his salvation and he competed in his first Ironman the following year. You get in this to feed your ego or nourish your soul. This article was published more than 7 years ago. Kona is our one saving grace throughout the year. - Mirinda Carfrae explaining why she thinks Kona is the one fair Ironman bike leg for pro women. There was a headwind on one side of the run course. Absolutely legitimate. 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. So I did Ironman Canada in 88. Kevin Mackinnon May 31, 2022. 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 tried them all, but it was on the track where he excelled, and by the time he got to high school, he was known as one of the areas best runners. Try 6 issues for 9.99 when you subscribe via Direct Debit. This wasnt like the other times he had failed to stay clean. Sanders earned both his BA, in 1963, and MA, in 1966, from the University of London in the United Kingdom. I was sixty-six years old. Sanders consistently brought his dedication to teaching and research to the forefront of his work. He describes how, after his second year at Windsor, he dropped out and stopped running. I am whoever I say I am. [citation needed] The following year Sanders went on to have a successful 2014 Ironman 70.3 season with notable wins at the Ironman 70.3 races in Muncie, Racine and Steelhead. As Sanders heads off to run a warmup lap, MacDonald unloads a bike from the car. 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. Over the years Sanders has done some questionable things. Already have an account with us? At Ironman Texas Sanders struggled under the oppressive heat & humid conditions, fading on the run and taking a fourth. Throughout his teens and early 20s, he snorted a small mountain of cocaine, smoked a small forest of marijuana, and did every hallucinogen and stimulant known to man. Sanders says he is still in touch with some of his friends who knew him during that time, but they want nothing to do with any media. Attempts by The Globe to reach people who may have been with him at the time of his drug use were unsuccessful. Then when the authorities leave, I have to pee every 10 min for the rest of the day. Gwen answered that she had led the first two laps. 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. Before long, despite the fact that he was nowhere near ready, Sanders signed up for his first Ironman, to have something to work toward. Sanders grew up in a one-stoplight town called Harrow, about 45 minutes south of Windsor. Lionel pioneered the first course on women in Ancient Greece and Rome at Concordia, as well as most of the courses on Greek and Roman history in the Classics curriculum.. That moment motivates, but it also teach- es. The parents of Lionel Sanders are Doug Sanders, Becky Sanders. They would tell me about running into him downtown, and he was high as a kite, he said. Its easier to get away in a tailwind than a headwind. He set a brand new one-hour . Ready? he asks. Sanders has already spent about four hours training, not including time for travel, changing and meals in between. A regular atop the podium at Ironman 70.3 Indian Wells, this years victory is his 30th career win at the distance. Theres an elite aero water bottle on the downtube, with regular cages on the bars and behind the saddle. What fueled the fire before was something very different. According to Sanders "there is no right way to train there is a right way for YOU to train." The 34-year-old Canadian star is certainly passionate in the video, and intends to take that intensity into his race season this year. The stereotype of Canadians being ridiculously friendly could not be truer in Sanders case. Well, nearly. Today, hes the youngest guy and the only Canadian ranked among the top 10 Ironman triathletes in the world. I remember the first time he came down to Tucson, Shepley says. 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. Living under a bridge will probably seem quite appealing after living with someone preparing for an Ultraman. Heading out the door? Experience helps, too. In 2017, Sanders won ITU Long Distance Triathlon World Championships in Penticton, British Columbia, Canada. But Ive learned that efficiency is king in an event like Ironman. I literally stare at it every day, he says. Whatever the secret, its worked. Thats what fuels the fire now.. From there, things went downhill fast: He woke up in detox a handful of times but would buy more drugs the minute he got out; one time his face was cut up because hed used it to smash a window in an attempt to jump from a moving car; he remembers thinking of killing a roommate who snorted the last line of blow off the table at the end of a long night. All those guys told me to go easy! I backed off and cruised the last half but the damage was done. People are just like farm equipment. Hed run through a wall, Huffman said. Download the app. No limits, the slogan Lionel Sanders promotes, always sounds good, until you push yourself beyond that very point. After all, skeptics say, he has a history of drug abuse. "Sport is a beast with two heads. Mine hadn't. 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. In Kona the pro men are not there. In my head, I didnt want to make a move until the tailwind. Lionel Sanders teams up with Winnebago. Lionel's view: "I was waiting, waiting, waiting for him, keeping an eye to see if he was going to go first. I think a dream is just a suggestion to start something out, do something. 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. If you want to know more or withdraw your consent to all or some of the cookies, please refer to the. Montreal, QC, Canada, Department of Classics, Modern Languages and Linguistics, merger with Sir George Williams University. . Even on easy days, hell still train for about three hours. Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 components combine with the Favero Assioma Duo power meter pedals. He has fully recovered. Sanders went to Kona last year as a spectator and rode his bike behind Frodeno for part of the marathon, to observe him and spot weaknesses. 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. Lionel James Sanders (born February 22, 1988) is a Canadian professional triathlete and the winner of the 2017 ITU Long Distance Triathlon World Championships. 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. Sanders time of 8:04:07 stands as the third-fastest in the 40-year history of the race. Haha.- Guy Crawford joking about the moods striking fiance Kate Bevilaqua while training hard for the 321mile Ultraman Triathlon. Thats what fuels him now, and he learned a lot from Lange surging past him with less than three miles to go. It's the only way you ever get that feeling of accomplishing something. [5] Sanders's first professional race was in September 2013 at the Muskoka Ironman 70.3,[6] where he took 1st place over Andreas Raelert. Lionel would hold on to finish second. Sanders has won a lot hes won 27 half-distance races over the years, along with four full-distance titles but he hasnt had anywhere near the same success at the sports major titles. Seamless construction, strategic venting, and anti-stink, it was born to perform sweat after sweat after sweat. Anyone who lives within his means suffers from a lack of imagination. 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. I am one of those people who needs to learn and have it hammered into me many times I dont know why I dont learn, he said. 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. 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. But thats my ego talking. From his point of view, he didnt win second placehe lost first. I jogged and walked to the run turnaround and on the way back I saw a really beautiful lawn with shade where I laid down and fell asleep. Jason Middleton. A scholar of the old school, his quiet manner belied his intellectual breadth and depth, says Tittler. In 2017 and 2021, he also placed second at the Ironman World Championship. "You can create your own limits." If anyone has the right to offer pithy inspirational quotes, it's Lionel Sanders. 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 rust out quicker than they wear out. IRONMAN Arizona has had some extremely fast times over the years, including the breakthrough performance by Lionel Sanders in . At his first race in Kona he competed with a Camelback filled with water, which negated many of the aerodynamic benefits he could have enjoyed on the bike. Plus, my mum wouldnt have been happy with that. - Alistair Brownlee speaking to The Telegraph. The course has never been completed in less than eight hours. It is a good thing but sometimes I get stage fright and it takes hours. The hard way builds solidly a foundation of confidence that cannot be swept away. Lionel Sanders 77K views1 year ago No Limits Pt. "Personal Quotes/ Biography". 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.