If Ed is able to just stare at Zwift on the bike for FIVE hours...he’s got a very special tolerance for not just physical pain but mental too. Dude put on a Netflix show or something.
Haha, I actually do watch Netflix during these longer workouts, but it's just not shown in the above video. I can sometimes make it through an entire series during one training session. :)
Longest trainer ride I've ever done was 60 and that was once, so painful ;). Good for you and good luck! Hopefully I'll make it there one day. Another side note, I never use headphones outside, only on the trainer/treadmill, have to train how you race, right?
Seriously though - time spent away from family (especially before he became so successful, but perhaps now, too), all kinds of internal and external disagreements, dissatisfaction with this or that, self-doubt, crowds of untrustworthy ass kissers, etc. This is what I can imagine at least. Everybody has problems, and the more you try to do, the more problems you get. I'm not saying Ed is miserable. Far from it! It's just that I'm sure he doesn't live in any sort of eternal happiness paradise.
One should know that Ed was an extremely good runner at and after college. 2:21 for a marathon and 1:05 for a half-marathon are not shabby at all. Once you were on that level of a pro athlete, you can get back to it much quicker than someone who never did sports. What is amazing is how quickly you must have mastered the swimming part. Because the technique usually takes much longer if you have no prior knowledge.
Yeah the video makes you feel like just out of the blue in 4 months (brother) he won. He definitely had a relevant history which the video hides. The leg sinking statement was cheezy and dramatic, Still admire his dedication.
What an absolute legend of a man.. successful in his career, family man and takes care of his body and fitness.. bravo sir. Sending you the best of luck from the UK
Ed, I also did Lake Placid this year and to see this profile of the person who won the race is truly inspirational, best of luck to you Saturday at Kona and congratulations on the new addition to your family.
Man, this is the most inspirational youtube movie related to triathlon ! Taking care of a big family and finding all that time to train and reaching those performencess is amazing ! Thanks for sharing this !
Spectacular video Ed! Thank you so much for documenting your journey! Please keep the videos coming! Inspirational for all of us to see! Really cool to have a glimpse on your family life and how you balance. Beautiful family! Cheering for you from Panama!
Nowadays is harder to look at someone and not get an inspiration but what you've done and what you are doing is just amazing a great example of dedication and patience, looking forward to hear about your results. Never settle, stay strong!
Very, very impressive man. You're doing the work and you're getting the results. I really appreciate the way you choose to show what you're doing; I think too many people try to show 'hacks' that reduce the work. Ultimately, it's all about the work. Good stuff.
Aloha form Maui Ed and family. Man...you r amazing and I bet your family too...hats off to you and the family support. As a former triathlete I have a good idea of how challenging can be to put together family, kids, wife, work and training together! I deeply wish you best of luck!!!!! Congrats for the new baby boy!!!!! amazing wife!!!!!!!
So inspiring Ed! Sorry to hear about what happened in Kona but glad to hear you're already looking to next year and how you can lean from the experience. Strong work!!!
Good luck ed I'm a 51 year old triathlete from Montreal I train in mont tremblant I started this 3 years ago it's never to late go out there and give it all you got. Petal to the metal. Just keep telling yourself that you are stronger then any temperature or condition. Treat it like just another training day. Ps. The most important thing is have fun. 👍
Hello Ed Baker, I have a rare disease, ankylosing spondylitis, my dream is to make an ironman. I started doing triathlon 2 months ago, i am 40 years old, from Portugal. This video is an inspiration, thank you, Carlos
Hey Ed,great video you really are a athlete,I’m training for my first iron man at 59,enjoying it,a change from training for ultra marathons here i cumbria
Such a big inspiration for me that dont matter how old you are anything is possible beautiful family like mine i start my training today hope i can be like you someday such a big example thanks a lot
We wish you the best Ed in your quest in Kona. It will just be a beginning. Just pace yourself (do your math) its a different ballgame in the hot and humid Hawaii.
Big respect! Starting something like this takes a big currage and a lot of hard work with determination, especialy in your age. You moving the perspective on the age thing i think. I will folow you jurney. 😎❤️
Go Ed! You're an inspiration! What a great video! I did Ironman California 70.3 and the Buffalo Springs Ironman 70.3 in Lubbock in the middle of the summer. It was brutal, but no Kona! I'll be watching.
Hi Ed, training for my first Ironman next year, just found this video and it's amazing. I've subscribed to your channel and can't wait to see how you get on in Kona this week.
Very inspirational video, the way you manage your life, job and sport shows how successful and motivated you are. Wish you all the best for Kona race, I will definitely follow your race on the app
Much respect bro! I have a 1 year old and my wife works 2nd shift while I work 1st shift. It’s very hard to find the time to train. I have thought many times that I wanna quit a full time job to pursue training!
i went to the art institute of Boston right by Harvard. we would often sneak onto your track at the collosium to get some track workouts in. good times. I've done about 7 marathons but I am really itching to get into triathlons and ironmans, I've been cycling more than running lately, grew up a a swimmer too so it only seems right. hope the race is well!
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If Ed is able to just stare at Zwift on the bike for FIVE hours...he’s got a very special tolerance for not just physical pain but mental too. Dude put on a Netflix show or something.
Haha, I actually do watch Netflix during these longer workouts, but it's just not shown in the above video. I can sometimes make it through an entire series during one training session. :)
Longest trainer ride I've ever done was 60 and that was once, so painful ;). Good for you and good luck! Hopefully I'll make it there one day. Another side note, I never use headphones outside, only on the trainer/treadmill, have to train how you race, right?
First Ironman and you win and qualify for Kona lol. Harvard, business school, Facebook, Uber. You win at life.
and 4 kids on top of that, how to make all that work ...
Actually think about all the stuff they don't show in this rosy picture.
@@kajet666 For example? Serious question :P
Yes @@ottl2 ;)
Seriously though - time spent away from family (especially before he became so successful, but perhaps now, too), all kinds of internal and external disagreements, dissatisfaction with this or that, self-doubt, crowds of untrustworthy ass kissers, etc. This is what I can imagine at least. Everybody has problems, and the more you try to do, the more problems you get. I'm not saying Ed is miserable. Far from it! It's just that I'm sure he doesn't live in any sort of eternal happiness paradise.
5 and a half hours on a trainer!!!! ARE YOU SERIOUS? 30 mins on a trainer feels like an eternity!
Haha, 5.5 hours also feels like an eternity!!!
I done 110miles on it many times. Its a real time stoper 😄
not on zwift
@@thomasgaderer7328 Zwift is better than training out side, I do like 3/4hour structured workouts tho. 5/6 days a week!
One should know that Ed was an extremely good runner at and after college. 2:21 for a marathon and 1:05 for a half-marathon are not shabby at all. Once you were on that level of a pro athlete, you can get back to it much quicker than someone who never did sports. What is amazing is how quickly you must have mastered the swimming part. Because the technique usually takes much longer if you have no prior knowledge.
Didn't he say that the longest he ever ran in college was 10k?
@@quinten249 Yes, you are right! I graduated from college in 2001 and did the marathons and half marathons a few years after college.
Yeah the video makes you feel like just out of the blue in 4 months (brother) he won.
He definitely had a relevant history which the video hides.
The leg sinking statement was cheezy and dramatic, Still admire his dedication.
The fact that you are simulating the humidity as a non-pro is ridiculously admirable. Good luck this weekend!
*rich
@@archiej6386 I bet even if you had the money you wouldn't be dedicated like this guy.
@@archiej6386 - Everybody hates the rich yet everybody wants to be the rich.
What an absolute legend of a man.. successful in his career, family man and takes care of his body and fitness.. bravo sir. Sending you the best of luck from the UK
It's called a symbiotic family where everyone is having and giving positive energies .. wish this entire family a happy and successful life
Provably one of the most sympathetic guys on RUclips really authentic
5 hours on a stat' bike...!!!?? Mental torture...!! Ed, you're a beast...!!!
Simon Murray insane
Ed, I also did Lake Placid this year and to see this profile of the person who won the race is truly inspirational, best of luck to you Saturday at Kona and congratulations on the new addition to your family.
Man, this is the most inspirational youtube movie related to triathlon ! Taking care of a big family and finding all that time to train and reaching those performencess is amazing ! Thanks for sharing this !
Wow, you’re something that can’t explain by words. Love it ❤
WOW! Watched this video for the first time. Im lost for words. Thanks for the encouragement and hope.
Spectacular video Ed! Thank you so much for documenting your journey! Please keep the videos coming! Inspirational for all of us to see! Really cool to have a glimpse on your family life and how you balance. Beautiful family! Cheering for you from Panama!
Nowadays is harder to look at someone and not get an inspiration but what you've done and what you are doing is just amazing a great example of dedication and patience, looking forward to hear about your results.
Never settle, stay strong!
Santiago R.M. thank you for the words of encouragement!
Keep running, wherever the road will take you. Left, right, up and down, always moving forward. You are an inspiration. Good luck for Kona, Ed.
Jeez Ed is super talented and just has the magic touch in work and sport !
Winning your first Ironman is amazing
I’m speechless. All I can say is wow. Very inspirational.
You're insane! Thanks for inspiring and you deserve it all with your hard work and dedication
Seriously why would anyone dislike this video? It's awesome what you're doing, really inspirational 👍👍
This is awesome. You're an inspiration.
Congratulations Ed and family on the new baby and we will be following you during the race at Kona, good luck!
Great story! Definitely inspirational for those of us getting ready for our first triathlons this coming season.
Very, very impressive man. You're doing the work and you're getting the results. I really appreciate the way you choose to show what you're doing; I think too many people try to show 'hacks' that reduce the work. Ultimately, it's all about the work. Good stuff.
What a life journey so far! Congratulations on Kona qualification and good luck!
this was one of the most entertaining videos i've watched on youtube.
Aloha form Maui Ed and family. Man...you r amazing and I bet your family too...hats off to you and the family support. As a former triathlete I have a good idea of how challenging can be to put together family, kids, wife, work and training together! I deeply wish you best of luck!!!!! Congrats for the new baby boy!!!!! amazing wife!!!!!!!
Great video , I've done 34 Ironman and still not qualified for Kona ,but did get a legacy spot in 2015 ! Best of luck....!
Really, legacy is poo. If you can’t qualify , why be there?
Lol what is poo is men and women who have been 10 to 15 yrs straight at Kona and DNF couple of times during there streak. @@paulsemerau1474
Very good!
Congratulations!
Tenacity is foundation to victory!
You are giving a good example for your children's.
God bless you and your family.
well done ed, beautiful family. all the best!
So inspiring Ed! Sorry to hear about what happened in Kona but glad to hear you're already looking to next year and how you can lean from the experience. Strong work!!!
Awesome video Ed, so inspirational as I prepare for my upcoming Ironman 70.3! Congratulations on little Ben! Best of luck in Kona!
Amazing and very inspiring !!
Would love to see more of your training videos!! Good luck in Kona!
Congratulations on the new baby and good luck in Kona.
This is one of the most inspiring guys i ever seen! I'm so impressed about the amount of work his doing.
Very likable personality. I love this video. Will follow his triathlon journey. Great results.
More! More more more! After a 10 minute video you're already the most inspirational guy I've ever seen!
Thanks for the nice note, William. I'll try to make another video sometime after Kona. :)
Please do :D
Such an inspirational video to me, well done! One day not soon though but will be there. Thanks for sharing such great story
Good luck ed I'm a 51 year old triathlete from Montreal I train in mont tremblant I started this 3 years ago it's never to late go out there and give it all you got. Petal to the metal. Just keep telling yourself that you are stronger then any temperature or condition. Treat it like just another training day. Ps. The most important thing is have fun. 👍
Hello Ed Baker, I have a rare disease, ankylosing spondylitis, my dream is to make an ironman.
I started doing triathlon 2 months ago, i am 40 years old, from Portugal.
This video is an inspiration, thank you, Carlos
Good luck, Carlos. You can do it!!
thanks ED....good luck for kona
Hey Ed,great video you really are a athlete,I’m training for my first iron man at 59,enjoying it,a change from training for ultra marathons here i cumbria
Hello from Denmark. I have only watch one of your videos and your'e already a big inspiration to me
i watched this during my crosstraining on the bike and man did it help.
What a fantastic achievement Ed, such determination and grit. Best wishes to you going forward
Great video. 👍👍
This video was amazing, as a triathlete id LOVE to see more of these
I am happy to see you happy.👍🏼
Wow fair play ! I'm 39 and starting out hopefully Ironman 2020 Ireland . Inspiring video man 👌 keep it up 💪
Inspiring ! Your mental strength is next level
Man this is inspirational
Awesome. Good luck on Saturday 🤙🤙
Such a big inspiration for me that dont matter how old you are anything is possible beautiful family like mine i start my training today hope i can be like you someday such a big example thanks a lot
Good luck Ed! Kind regards from Sweden
We wish you the best Ed in your quest in Kona. It will just be a beginning. Just pace yourself (do your math) its a different ballgame in the hot and humid Hawaii.
Big respect! Starting something like this takes a big currage and a lot of hard work with determination, especialy in your age. You moving the perspective on the age thing i think. I will folow you jurney. 😎❤️
Good luck in Kona! I'll be watching!
A real “Ironman” puts his family first. Food for thought.
Who tf are you to decide what what he does, he worked hard to put them first for years working hard and getting that nice house.
Good to have a local inspiration in town
This was fucking amazing to see! This guy is toi damn inspirational! Hats of for you! Good luck for kona!
Go Ed! You're an inspiration! What a great video! I did Ironman California 70.3 and the Buffalo Springs Ironman 70.3 in Lubbock in the middle of the summer. It was brutal, but no Kona! I'll be watching.
Im liking all these triathlon RUclipsrs and cona
great video -- congrats on the new addition, best of luck in kona!
So inspiring keep it coming
wow!! this is too inspiring...
Awesome video, best of luck in your journey!
Hi Ed, training for my first Ironman next year, just found this video and it's amazing. I've subscribed to your channel and can't wait to see how you get on in Kona this week.
@Doyleyburger incredible mate! Just natural ability
Thanks for the note, and good luck at your first Ironman!!
You're a Beast,strong willed ,very focused,very inspirational!
This guy is absolutely surreal
Amazing video, very inspirational. Best of luck in Kona :)
What a bio! good luck in Kona :)
Great video, your amazing, would love to see more videos of gifted humans like you.
I also did Copenhagen this year and really enjoyed it
inspirational. best of luck in kona.
The very best of luck Ed.
Such an inspiration.Goodluck and Godbless.love from Philippines!
Great video. Good luck.
Brilliant video Ed. Great insight 👏🏻
Videos are really well done. Just wish there were more!
Great video! Finger crossed for you race in Kona! Looking forward for an update
Great video. You should turn this into a series
Very inspirational video, the way you manage your life, job and sport shows how successful and motivated you are. Wish you all the best for Kona race, I will definitely follow your race on the app
NICE WORK. Will be tracking you on the big day. Remember Pain in temporary but this moment is forever. Swim Bike Run with a Smile
Hi Ed found this video of yours so very motivating
Good luck on the big island! Congratz on the new boy btw. :)
Nice story...hope it goes well for you...and congratulations to you and your wife on your new arrival.
1:15 That head tilt tip might help me out greatly! It's amazing to see how 5 seconds of a youtube video can be so valuable!
9lb 12oz that's a big fella! Good job and good luck!
I really love your story 💙
Good luck for Kona!
Wow how inspiring 👏
Much respect bro! I have a 1 year old and my wife works 2nd shift while I work 1st shift. It’s very hard to find the time to train. I have thought many times that I wanna quit a full time job to pursue training!
Amazing content!
Great video!
Looking forward to following you this weekend Ed.... well done on the amazing progress, speed and most of all work/life balance!
I cannot related to any of this! Loved the video.
Good luck!!
i went to the art institute of Boston right by Harvard. we would often sneak onto your track at the collosium to get some track workouts in. good times. I've done about 7 marathons but I am really itching to get into triathlons and ironmans, I've been cycling more than running lately, grew up a a swimmer too so it only seems right. hope the race is well!
very inspiring .. thank you
Hi, Voice from Thailand. Great inspiration and also it will b good race for you.Cheer!