THE REALITY OF PROFESSIONAL SPORT - injury, pressure, content
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- Опубликовано: 31 июл 2021
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Professional sport can be a cruel world. Deep down we love what we do and wouldn't trade it for anything, but there are plenty of times where the process can be massively frustrating, heartbreaking, and confusing all at the same time. I (eric) am working through a very tough season where I haven't been able to perform to my ability level, and Paula has been struggling with a stress fracture in her foot for a couple months now. We're starting to feel the tides turn in our favor, but if there's anything our 20 years in the sport have taught us, it's that the road forward is anything but smooth. Progress is not linear, it's not as easy as trying harder, but there is an inherent joy in working through the most challenging obstacles and coming out the other side better than you were before.
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I think most of us out here love watching you guys not because you are fantastic triathletes but because you are fantastic people and amazing story tellers. The fact that you are amazing triathletes is just a bonus. Never forget how much inspiration you guys give to us who live in the 8-5 world just by being you.
You shouldn’t worry about the lack of cinematics in your videos. Just focus on improving. You two have built a strong following so no matter the content you put out we’ll still be tuning in!
I really liked this VLOG, one of the most honest out there.... life has ups and downs but everybody is confused by IG always showing the "cool moments" or the BIG training sessions!, that's just not like that, not for age groupers and certainly not for professionals. This is one of the best things about this channel.... All the support for you two guys, we are always cheering for you no matter what.
It’s nice that you’re showing the raw and honest emotion through injury. That’s exactly what makes videos so powerful and relatable. Also Flynn 🥰🥰🥰🥰
Oh man, I kept thinking “I’m sorry” that you are having to go through this while watching. We are all here to support you and really hope you don’t feel ANY pressure to create content on a regular basis. Your TTL family wants you both to be happy and healthy and success will follow. Your cheering squad will be here regardless of how frequently the video arrives.
Paula, you posted about having low ferritin and that is such a hard thing to go through (as you know) that has major influences on injury rate, overall training durability, and our emotions too. You are doing the right things by addressing that problem. Hang in there and know we are all rooting for you!!
IF she has low ferritin. SHe should be eating big steak every night..
@@jirihutecka9020 that is absolutely not true! There are several ways to improve your iron and ferritin levels.
Thank you Paula for allowing scenes like that to be filmed, really shows the honest feelings and emotions your going through recovering from your injury. Its important to see the 'normal' side of top athletes be shown in the media (ie Simon Biles, Collen Quigley, Niomi Osaka) and be praised for it, and that counts for Eric too, you've certainly both been very open in recent vlogs as to the struggles with health, injury and the mental aspect of being top athletes.
I hope you feel better soon and recover to race to your potential at the 70.3 worlds.
Eric, I honestly think that we all want you to finally be happy with your results and obviously we want you on that podium. So whatever it takes, is fine:)
agree ! well said
Paula “I don’t want to do any training”
Eric “what’s the plan?”
Paula “start the day with a bike ride”
Classic triathlete 😂
Thanks for this video.
It’s so rare you get this authentic look into the ups and downs of a professional athlete’s training and we’ll never understand the enormous pressure you guys are under!
Love that you are there for each other . . . this will pass and you’ll be onto the next.👍😀
Eric, save the stress. Show Flynn for 5 minutes, talk for 10. Boom. Video done. We all love you guys. Stay happy, keep training
😂 alright. Careful what you wish for
Don’t worry about the cinematic quality etc stuff..just do what is best for yourself 👍
We all love you Paula, hang in there! Thanks for showing the bad with the good, lets us casual athletes know it is all part of the process.
Missed the live release this morning but still loved watched this with the chat replay so I could read y'all responding. I soooo appreciate this. The behind the scenes stuff is my favorite and not just as if the workouts were great. This puts into perspective how hard y'all work, which makes me a bigger fan. It's really helping me to see my way out of pandemic malaise and burn out to change some things (decided not to race this year at all; focus on strength; accepting my 50+ body where it is instead of chasing 5 yrs ago). So appreciate this!!
This was amazing. Rough, but amazing. I’ve been going through a running injury for so long and it’s been really hard. It helps to see honesty like this and to know that I’m not alone, and to know that it’s normal to feel really frustrated and discouraged. Praying that Paula recovers! Glad you’re feeling so pumped up, Eric. I’m going to be back whenever there’s a video, wether the style is different, it’s shorter, or anything else. Thank you so much for all you’ve done. ♥️ You guys have been a huge encouragement.
Thank you guys for being so honest and showing your struggles as well as your triumphs.
Thank-you both for sharing the ups and downs behind you guys every step of the way 🤗
thank you for being honest about training and feeling down. it makes me feel not so alone when I also feel that way, even though i'm not a professional and just tri as a hobby.
Great content as usual! So much we can all relate to. Thanks to both of you for being so honest and open.
Great Video, There are lot’s of stuff other athletes don’t show that are happening behind the filming and that’s when all the misconceptions about this sport happen and injuries as well. Thank you! You guys are a great team, I hope in GOD that you can fully recover and can go back to compete.
Thank you all so much for being real! I look forward to Sunday morning even though I am not actively training right now.
On that note, I know how hard it is being stretched thin(going through it now). Take care of yourselves and do stuff for you all.
The real ones will always be around and supportive.
Love the video!
It takes a lot of courage to put out a vlog when times are tough but thanks for sharing your story through the highs and lows. All the best moving forward. Pulling for you both in your upcoming events. 💪
Just found your channel Eric. Loved this video. Periods like what Paula is going through are the toughest part of being an athlete. Feeling like you just can't even get a minor win. It's a mental game. Paula, keep fighting! Things will get better.
Thank you so much for this video. I had a breakdown on my bike a week ago. I'm not a pro, I don't have a rigorous training schedule, and I'm under no pressure to do well - from anyone but myself. But Paula's right, we all want to be fast and strong all the time but it's just not possible. Thanks for showing us your journey. And take care!
That triathlon life, indeed. Keep seeking your original, innermost joy in triathlon and movement! Better days always ahead. Thanks to you both for the videos and the vicarious journey.
A raw and honest vlog - thanks for being so relatable. Hope things turn around soon. And Eric I’ll keep watching no matter what style videos you post!
The honesty in this vlog is spectacular. Always gonna cheer for you two!
What an AWESOME video! Been following for a bit very sorry you're gong through this but its life and to be that vulnerable is wonderful. I have a 12 yr old getting into tri and its good to see the whole picture, its healthy. THANK YOU
That you for being authentic and real! So many people show the versions of themselves they think everyone wants to see but I love to see all the ups and downs of the journey. It is so much more relatable and just as inspiring to see you all struggle with the same things in training we all do.
Paula I am rooting for you every step of the journey and hoping you feel the love 💕
Keep doing what you both love and I will keep tuning in 👍🏻😄
With Y'all more than ever. Behind you one hundred percentage in ordering everything to your goals and happy to receive the vlog in whatever form the art of your adventure takes. Ohh man, Paula, been there with tears! Every great, every epic athlete fights through the scandal they feel over their limitations with their own unrepeatable humanity. It's the love along the way you realize is everything. Get it y'all!
Thank you and well done. I'll take honesty and raw emotion over fancy editing every day of the week. This was arguably your most relatable video yet.
Good vid Eric, footage and music first rate as usual and it is much appreciated! Glad to see Paula smile and explain what's going on with her ankle, I truly feel for her! At least she can bike and swim.. Once that ankle heels she can again chase your ass on the run & bike. She's a world class athlete like Katie who has Tommy to push her to another level. I feel Paula can get back on top with your support. Only the very best to both of you.
You guys are awesome. Keeping it real in our IG/FB era is not that common. We all feel those reals moments when we don't want to train, or hit those moments in our dark places in races/workouts. Your honesty is truly refreshing as we all battle with those moments. If it was easy - everyone would do it - but as triathletes we all expect perfection of ourselves all the time. Thanks for sharing these hard moments - it's refreshing - and we will all continue to love and support you. Hopefully we can all continue to love and support ourselves!
U have no idea how much I needed this.. I have had 2 stress fractures in 1 year and now the docs are not sure why I a having the ankle pain. Thanks for being real🔥
Great video. Paula, I'm right there with you on not feeling like training. I'm so much in that mood that I have defered Memphis to next year. I just don't want to do it right now and I think that's ok for all of us that get that way. Hang in there, it will get better.
You guys are always so real and put out amazing content. We are here for the ride 🤙🏻
Honesty and transparency is always more valuable in my book. The trend in all mediaow a days is all for the Instagram type influencer pics and what not. I prefer rawness and emotion not plastic fakeness. I love watching you guys because of that dose of reality you give. It's not always sunshine and lollipops and Flynn. It's hard work, pain, suffering, emotions, and Flynn. Content that some fat guy like myself can relate to even though I'll NEVER be near your caliber is still relatable when it's honest. We all struggle with something, we all push hard, and sometimes we all fail.
Great work. Keep it up.
Ps the slow mo of Flynn was funny as I didn't think it was slowed down yet until I saw the ball slowly fall in frame. I then went WOW we all need that dog's energy!
Probably not as cinematic, but definitely one of your best videos. It's honest, emotional and shows you two as real people with struggles. We'll still follow your journey and how you will get back to the top again. Keep fighting!!!
Great vlog! Love how you guys keep it super real and honest on how things are going!
Another great video and so honest. Read those positive posts and remember that so many of us are pulling for you! Great and amazing team keep being there for each other!
Man that was raw and palpable . Best one in a minute thanks for sharing
Hey, that hurt to watch, but this was an immensely meaningful vlog. Eric, perfect choice of music at the end. Paula you hit me right in the feels. Thank you for continuing to share with us even when it hurts. And hey, it's ok to rest for a sec.
I am all in for the non-cinematic vlogs. While those are shot beautifully I really just like to follow along with your day to day life, whatever that may be. So don’t put so much pressure on yourselves, you’re only humans, anyone watching your videos should understand! Thanks for all you do and take care of yourselves first and foremost!
I believe I speak for many when I say that what we all like from your videos is the pure and raw honesty that is reflected on them about your daily life. We surely like the weekly videos we get, but I also firmly believe that many of us would rather have a video every 2 weeks if by doing that your training and life quality improve, than having a weekly video that stresses you out to get some content footage and doesnt let you train properly.
I just wanted to state the fact that your work is amazing, and the community you guys have built too, so whatever you guys decide to do you will have my full support, as im sure of many many others.
I hope Paula recovers soon, best of wishes for you two!!
This was a great vlog! Loved how honest, wholesome and relatable it was.
The cinematic shots are so dope, especially slow-mo of Flynn! and the music choice... just on point. But if you cant keep up with it because of training or whatever reason That's totally okay! You guys are doing a great job and Paula, no need to be so hard to yourself everybody has bad days and recovery takes time, it will be worth it in the end. Heads up guys😊❤
Thanks for keeping it real! That's why I'm here.
I did not expect this realness and I am here for it! Great content.
Courage, commitment, humanity. Regardless of how you film it those are the qualities that come through every week. Peace and love to both of you
i have to say i love how you are honest with your videos since i started watching you on draft legal racing days to now. have a great week
Real, not cinematography, is what makes a great video and that was a great video. On a personal note I’ve completed my first triathlon yesterday and I want to thank the both of you. I first started watching you guys in late 2019 seeking training advice and of course the corona came. Your videos changed from training advice to regular living. I introduced my wife to you guys and now the two of you are part of our Sunday morning coffee and bagel.
You know this life we choose whether you are a pro athlete or an age grouper is damn well hard you need to be as hard as nails to even begin to contemplate doing what we do on a daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly basis! At times it sucks, really sucks! The wanting to give up overtakes the wanting to continue. You just have to know the good times WILL return once more, and the setback will come to an end but during those dark times, you just need to remind yourself of how far you have come and what you have achieved, and what could come your way in the future. I have been doing all this mad stuff as an age grouper now for 30 years, I am now 59 years old! But the desire still burns deep inside, to better myself and keep pushing all the way until they finally throw the dirt on my box!! Stay safe, see you both next week. Much love from the UK.
While I really enjoy the cinematic quality of the videos, I definitely connect more with these real honest moments you guys capture and share. I’m sure it’s tough to be vulnerable on camera and put it out for the world to see. I just want to say it means a lot and I appreciate it.
Amazing video... often, I can't help but think "must be nice" when it comes to pro athletes.... but I can only imagine the pressure, the politics, the general unpleasantness that comes along with making your hobby/passion your career. It is incredibly admirable! Cheering you both on.
First time watching. I was a decathlete in college, so this is very relatable. There's always something to train on and there's always events that we're naturally better in. My trick to get out of a "negative headpiece" was to train what I was worst at or what I hated doing. Lucky for me those were the same events. Because the smallest improvement would fire me up more. Anyways, good luck on your journey and keep your head down to the grindstone.
It’s the peek inside the pro’s life that we love. Thanks for the peek as always 👊🏼
A whole new level....keep up the solid work the both of you💪
Nothing that hasn't been said below but worth adding one more voice that the fact that the TTL vlog doesn't filter out the lows is a big part of why its so powerful, its important to see that's true at every level (also we're all here for the journey...and flynn.... more than just the epic drone shots!). Sending ups for getting over these bumps!
youtube is serving me up year-old videos of yours and i am totally fine with it. love you guys!!
Thank you for this honest video, really enjoyed watching
Love this type of video! Thanks for keeping it real. I know you get a ton of unsolicited advice and I don't want to add to that but Paula... aside from the injury, don't underestimate the impact of low ferritin. I know I didn't realize how much it was affecting me physically AND mentally until I had been on a high-dose polysaccharide iron supplement for a month (300 mg/day). The difference is crazy.
As much as I want to be a professional triathlete, it’s a very tough life and profession to follow with performance issues and pressures to do well by sponsors and community. Mad respect for y’all
Keep it going Paula, you got this 💪🏼 ups and downs, highs and lows 🤷🏻♂️❤️
It is absolutely ok to have hard days. Thanks for sharing your life with us.
Loved this vlog. You two are great and you’re one tough cookie Paula. 👏👊👏👊
First, I’m sorry about the struggles & stress (though it’s helpful seeing you two plough through it as it helps me plough through).
Second, TTL ought to add value to your core mission: crush triathlons. The videos ought to serve you on your mission and not detract. If more face on camera is what’s gotta happen right now to crush triathlons, do it. I’m here for it.
so, take this all what it’s worth. I’m a 7min/km runner, I don’t have a bike and I can’t swim worth shit. Still, you two help me a lot. Thank you.
Paula this is soooo relatable (except I don't have the pressure of being a pro). Hang in there!! Hoping you find the joy again soon because you are incredible
The authenticity show in Vlogs like these is why you will always be one of the best channels. If you show videos winnings races and carrying around the giant $100k cheque, you’ve got to show the lows when things are shitty. We support you whatever you’re going through. It’s always darkest before the dawn.
Hi, I'm a big fan of you guys! Hope you recover fast Paula, keep that spirit up!!
Awesome episode! Brilliant for keeping it real. Great motivation for us age groupers!
Count me among the hopeful this is just an inflection point for the exponential growth to come. I look forward to seeing the lessons learned in the near term as you guys discover the new tools added to the toolbox to meet the balance between training & documenting the journey. As Aragorn & Steve Rodgers put it, I’m with you guy’s until the end. May the week ahead be rejuvenating in the ways you need & May your creative reservoir always be in the path of the deluge 🌊🏊♂️🚴♂️🏃♂️
Go for it, focus on your training and we'll keep supporting by watching the videos!
What an honest vlog to watch. Real, Raw no B.S. Eric, I respect the crap out of your commitment to the channel while training. Paula, keep pushing forward and listen to the body, not the metrics, especially during an injury. Keep up the good work and good vibes. Till next week!
Hugs Paula...working thru an injury is really hard and stressful and I'm not a pro! One day at a time and take the little victories.
Hello, I just want to encourage you to keep the vlog real and although the cinematical quality of the videos is a plus most everyone will understand that your main job is to be an athlete and that needs to come first. Please keep the content coming, sharing the reality of an athlete's life is the reason I started following the channel. Wish both of you all the best!
Very different vlog. I’m praying for you two. Hang in there Paula. Thanks for sharing even the down side of your lives. God bless. 🙏❤️
Hope you feel betta, thanks for the motivation during my lows
Love you guys! We buy the gear, drink the coffee and will continue to watch the videos, You’ve earned us for life!
Oh also, are you going to race St. Anthony’s this year, Eric?
Love you guys!!
Well, this one could be a great one with much valueable content. 6h to go. Cant wait!
Lowest lows give the highest highs. You guys are doing great. Don't forget to take deep breaths.
Good days or bad, Paula is a rockstar!! You’ve got the whole TTL family behind you. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
You’re awesome, guys !! #everydayinspiration 😊
One of your best vlogs, so real 🙌
Raw & real. Take care of each other. Everything else is gravy.
We look at both of you with admiration for the hard work you do…. “Life is what happens to you when you are busy making plans “… it’s “this triathlon life” not this is easy life… Paula, we all feel you. Heal fast
Great video, thanks for sharing
Hey Paula, I am far from qualified to be giving you any advice. But as with most things in life, sometimes you are the nail, sometimes you are the hammer. Just keep showing up!
Paula u is a G, Eric you is a G for holding it down for your G. Let’s f**kin go!
Takes guts to be able show bad days much respect to both of you.
Keep your chin up! Both of you!👊🏻👊🏻
Great to see real emotion. It’s not all rainbows and lollipops. Age group fanatics need this 💪🏻👍🏻🏊🏻♂️🚴🏻♂️🏃🏼♂️
Paula, Eric, Get the crap done....you guys are awesome. Refocus and you'll be successful in accomplishing your goals? Love your content...we'll be here.
I believe in you Paula! You’re going to recover from this and come back stronger than ever! TTL family got your back!
Paula my heart goes out to you. I am not a pro but if I get a bad patch of not training I do it properly... lol.
But believe in yourself. Look at this that make you happy and focus on that... it will make the training more bearable and easier... small achievements every day
Well thats the difference between being good at something and ELITE! No matter the obstacle, you step back, do what needs to be done to ensure health, and continue to work hard to be the best! Stay safe, get healthy, and kick ass!
Your VLOGS are always good. Don’t worry about fancy footage. Just stay real and show that life
another awesome video . Keep going
Excellent work
RESPECT. End of.