Kent State, Rider, Central Michigan . But we train 30 hours a week and a lot of those hours are alone on the bike. And then just the geometry and the ease of adjusting the bike, I think is for me personally, has been great. ST: Recently you added a few new sponsors, including a new bike sponsor. ST: Is there anything else we should now? His first pro win came at the 70.3 in Chattanooga in 2019, which he followed up with wins at Ironman 70.3 Victoria and Ironman Chattanooga. But to me, its a way of actually getting rid of weakness. So I was 2:05 back after the swim at St. George, and I was 4:50 back at Collins Cup. I did just build a sweet pain cave so am seeing myself do roughly one ride a week inside. USA Triathlon recently unveiled its Gravel Triathlon Series, a nine-race event that builds to a National Championships on June 2 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. It is great to put the last two months behind me in a way. And in signing with Trek, he says he is completing a lifelong dream. Wins at Clash Miami and Challenge Puerto Varas gets Longs year off to a great start, but things dont continue to go to plan as hes knocked off his bike by a car in the lead-up to the Ironman World Championship in St George in May. Just the amount of work that went into making the bottle morph right into the handlebars and the bar extensions, its just so aero and so smooth. Dont hate the player, hate the game - and hopefully we can modify the IM rules like the other bodies have done. I wonder if he actually reached out to Olav like he said he was going to on the How They Train pod. He said: I would need to win Kona to make as much money. '23 Continental Cups. Broad experience of sports event management, tutoring and mentoring. We are starting to see the 70.3 distance becoming as iconic a race (as Kona), Bolton said. And, aged 26, Long has youth on his sideand speed. And then I do like it because for me if I say, Oh, Im gonna do this, and then I put it out in the world, its like I damn well better do that. Breakfast from Kona 2020; . Although still only 23, Sam Laidlow has already registered race wins across the triathlon board: at sprint, Olympic, half-Iron and long-distance. Its challenging for me but something I am having to embrace. An Instagram post read: The BIG news is out! And last month, he won back-to-back at the 70.3-distance Bear Lake Brawl. That openness is pretty uncommon. He cites his biggest competition by name. And man, I tell you, I go back and forth between the two. Against all odds, she made it happen All the old ladies of Tucson are rolling their windows down and theyre like, Thats a nice bike. So its pretty cool to have a bike that feels like it 100 percent fits my personality. Swimming is not yet on the radar. When youve got eyes on you, you feel like being vulnerable is a weakness. Sam Long has revealed he has parted company with coach Ryan Bolton and is now coaching himself. Whats exciting is I have gotten the position dialed by the middle of January so have lots of time to log miles and becoming efficient in it. Both Bolton and Long agree that Ironman isnt doing enough to incentivize pros to race in Kona and that, although the physiological/scheduling reasons were the main driver for Longs decision not to race in Hawaii in October, the financial ones are important too. Ive never gotten so many compliments on a bike in my entire life as Ive gotten in the two weeks Ive been riding it. - Collins Cup Press Conference: emotional Sam Long takes the stage to . I am not sure if he means simple lactate testing or race prep with a coach present ??? transition-DOT-area-AT-slowtwitch-DOT-com. My coach was out there at around the one-mile mark and he was like, Dont let these guys go, hang with them. And I literally said to him, Oh, dont worry, everyone else is running too hard. And then sure enough, within the next mile, they all slowed down and I just ran steady and right through them all, which was pretty cool. Sam Long is an exciting talent and is looking to be the future of American long-distance triathlon! Its been a matter of speculation ever since he announced he was parting ways with Ryan Bolton, but American star Sam Long has now confirmed that his new coach is Dr Dan Plews. The pursuit of the coveted title of Ironman world champion is one that has fueled countless dreams and broken many hearts (and bodies), but its rare (although not unheard of) for an athlete to purposely opt out. Some coaches have a "respectful" down period between the previous coach out of respect and/or remove from "poaching" drama. I put the races so you can verify. They can say something negative, but Ive already said it about myself, so youre not going to get to me if Im honest. Its nice to have all the bikes and the indoor training room in the same place. Diving into your YouTube page, the thing that stands out is how honest and upfront you are. Sometimes you get these super complex bikes, and unless you go and see your bike fitter or mechanic, you have no idea how to adjust anything. January 4, 2022 Sam Long is Trek's newest triathlete, fulfilling a lifelong dream Sam Long on being one of triathlon's most open athletes, and riding the new Speed Concept Sam Long doesn't hide his emotions. The BIG Unit, Sam Long has joined forces with Endure IQ Coach Dr Dan Plews for the 2023 Season and beyond!" New Zealander Plews of course is now best known as the coach who guided Chelsea Sodaro to the IRONMAN World Championship last October, just 18 months after the birth of her first child. My day was basically completely mediocre. ST: You had a very strong 2021 season with many good results. Returning to a course that served him well a few months before, Sam Long takes his first pro long-distance win at Ironman Chattanooga with a time of 8:22:21. For some athletes, this is maybe no problem, but long overseas travel is hard on me. Maybe he and Lionel can coach each other since theyre in the same city . So the first race of the season is going to be CLASH Miami [a race he won last year] and then Im going to go to Oceanside. And so I think you see more of that internal dialogue on my social media than you would see at social events, or if theres a press conference. Create a personalized feed and bookmark your favorites. Sam Long is finding his legs on the new Trek Speed Concept. ST: What about low points? On his love for triathlon: I love the sport. Breakfast with Bob at the 2018 New York City Triathlon; from Boston; transition-DOT-area-AT-slowtwitch-DOT-com. My long run recently has been between 18-24 miles and the workout day has all been hill repeats. PAMPLONA, Spain: Ez Abde's fine solo goal earned Osasuna a slim 1-0 Copa del Rey semifinal first leg win over . For access to all of our training, gear, and race coverage, plus exclusive training plans, FinisherPix photos, event discounts, and GPS apps, Youre an icon if you can ride for Trek. With all this said though I was able to get 2nd at 70.3 Worlds without playing the pack game. Youre an icon if you can ride for Trek.. Long follows up a win at Ironman 70.3 Boulder and Ironman Coeur dAlene with a silver at the Ironman 70.3 World Champs, finishing behind Norwegian Gustav Iden. I have two full Kickr setups with CLIMBS, HEADWINDS, a desk, and a TV for Zwift or to catch up on YouTube. He started out as a runner, and running was also his first focus once he got into coaching. I usually start my day with some type of cookie. About those two performances: Collins Cup and Ironman 70.3 World Championships in St. George were interesting contrasts. The other 3 are just aerobic miles. Twelve races, I kicked it off with the first race of the season there in Miami with a win. Now how about the other answer for transparency? Already have an account with us? Sign in to manage your newsletter preferences. For him, it comes down to an interesting blend of physiological, financial, and strategic reasons, which, he said, he hopes will deliver him to a Kona win by 2025. '23 World Cups. If I had avoided these easy and simple mistakes I would have won more and avoided any of the embarrassing moments I had to endure last year. I also think that it is a terrible decision. It kind of puts my back up against the wall, but in a good way. [, Official FIT ASSISTANCE for Canyon Speedmax CFR, CF SLX, and CF (disc & rim brake), Official Canyon Speedmax CF Owners Thread, Official FIT ASSISTANCE for Cervelo TT and Triathlon Bikes. Nous contacter 55 avenue de Lattre de Tassigny, 33700 Mrignac samtriraid@gmail.com Is swimming safe? Its meant to be my bike. Seven-month-old Rose, Pippa's third child with her husband, financier James . His social media and YouTube pages are an unfiltered look at life as a triathlete, good and bad. Re: Sam Long coaching change [Vertebrae6395] Do what you need to keep your sponsors happy, but then when I went into St. George and I had X, Y and Z asking for my time, and they all wanted to do one-hour long interviews and photoshoots a few days before the race, and I said, No, thank you. The penalty was for slotting in thats a drafting penalty. Long: Yeah, absolutely. And just the logo, and the brand, and the fact that its American, Trek was always something that I wanted to be a part of. So that race really gave me confidence in my own abilities. I always looked up to those athletes, like Tim ODonnell, when I was coming up around 16. After a disappointing 19th at the Worlds in October and a 10th at Ironman Arizona in November, Long chalks up his second 70.3 win of the year. Dan Dixon is a young British professional who was given a last minute call up to Team England for the Commonwealth Games when Johnny Brownlee had to withdraw through injury. The gear you select and how you use it can mean big results--or bigger disappointment. I've seen clues but nothing certain. I think its mostly an issue in the full distance where because everyone is riding relatively easier and thus huge packs can form. You've been subscribed to our newsletter. ST: How is the setup going with the new bike? Train smarter, race faster, and crush your tri goals. While defending champion Sam Long (USA) will likely garner a lot of triathlonmagazine.ca - Kevin Mackinnon 9h Read more on triathlonmagazine.ca Triathlon Endurance Sports Netherlands The following transcript has been edited for clarity and length. 04 Mar, 2023. Top image credit: Michael Reaves/Getty Images. We talk about: Racing the Commonwealth Games on home soil as a 20 year old How he supported himself over the winter delive Mentaltraining im Triathlon - Heiko Ziemainz 2014-02 Underground Secrets to Faster Running - Barry Ross 2005-11-02 High school phenomenon Allyson Felix used this strength training system to run the fastest 200 meters in the world in 2003. Lemmon KOM, leaving Team Timex for my own sponsors and so much more. Alternatively, lock in for longer and pay 37.99 a year, saving 51%. He is the current 70.3 Worlds Silver Medalist, has won two Ironmans, and five 70.3's. . Unlimited Coach Communication Via Phone / Video / Email / Text. So if I say, Oh, Ive had this small hardship, or, Oh, I had a terrible swim at the Collins Cup. If I put it out there, then none of the fans can say, Oh, Sams swim sucks. If I say, Yeah, I sucked at swimming here and its gonna get better, for me, it makes it so nobody else can say anything. I am from Finland but live in Lisbon, Portugal. Long is amped for the opportunity to join Trek -- an American racing for an American brand. Being better in 2023 will come from having a better swim so that I dont have to waste the matches at the start of the bike and can use them in different ways. But it's in long-course racing where his heart and ambitions - along with his formidable talent - truly lie. And my first high end mountain bike was a Gary Fisher, which was owned by Trek. I didn't feel like, 'Oh, I need other people in the race.'. ST: At 70.3 Worlds you were beaten by the very strong Gustav Iden. Certainly, its a tough balance because I have to be able to respond to other people in certain situations, and theres times where you have to be able to do that. Tulsa which was a 12-13th place if I remember correctly and a DNF at IM Chattanooga. Its taken a lot of hard work. Right now the week looks roughly like: 8 swims a week hitting around 30,000 yards a week. Sam Morgan http://sammorgancoaching.com/ Facebook Orlando, FL United States 34746 Coach Bio Unlimited access to me via phone text or email. Most people on here know he has a channel but his channel is boring and he is posting more infrequently. Slowtwitch approved IT Band rehab? Any Canadians with/had a hip labral tear here? After feeling and seeing peak fitness in my metricsafter months of work, cancelling Christmas and so much focusI nearly lost it all.. I like to see racing be totally fair and in the pure essence of non-draft racing. Ironman clarifies Sam Long penalty at Ironman 70.3 World Championship, Ironman 70.3 World Championship St. George. I got all my training partners and wed go to this lake and wed just practice race starts because my issue was being aggressive, and being used to the bodies around me. Sam Long didn't take a conventional route into triathlon, but he's been making waves ever since. Then take a break for 3 weeks and re-assess things. Every year after has been more of a breakout year in terms of results and becoming a household name in the very small world of tri. The Cardinals posted a 27-13 overall record a season ago, finishing 11-5 in the . I took it more as he wanted to experiment on his own for few weeks leading into indian wells. Long: I dont know. I had to pass several large groups of riders, and everyone tried to get a free ride! Interested in @samgolong's Tweets? [With] swimming I guess you could say youre staring at a black line, but Ive learned to have quite a passion for finding cool pools in all parts of the world.. I went hard and its about making sure my maximum in 2022 is more than in 2021. Long takes the win at Ironman 70.3 Chattanooga in a time of 3:48:52, securing his first pro win and beating the likes of Jackson Laundry (CAN) and Matt Hanson (USA). Since Long was in the process of passing a number of people, he needed to pass the entire group since they were all spaced 12 m apart. You can follow Sam Long on Instagram via @samgolongImages 1,3 and 4 @itskennywithrow Images 2 and 5 courtesy of Sam Long, transition-DOT-area-AT-slowtwitch-DOT-com. The guy is cracking the whip in but in the sense of paying attention Ive heard things like hey that recovery interval needed to be easier which allows me to be fresher the next day.. It's October - go swim (monthly fish thread), For the Fish: Ankle Flexibility and Kick Free vs Back. We can do it after, and then I focused on myself. ST: As it gets warmer and the season is in full swing, how much will your training change?Sam: I came to Tucson for the winter to train for St. George. At the age of 24 Sam Long is undoubtedly one of the rising stars of triathlon and already has a number of race victories to his name. Learn about the new (and already world champion) Speed Concept. Not to mention the COVID19 pandemic, a Mt. Sam: Yes, of course. I think I thrive off that pressure.. "It just felt like the right fit," said Sam Long about his connection with Endure IQ coach Dr. Dan Plews. It is off-season, me and Lara [girlfriend and fellow triathlete Lara Gruden] are probably going to Cabo at an all-inclusive resort next week, then going home for family over the holidays, a little ski trip, three weeks totally off. Recently there have been some good results where the overall winner of the race didnt take a single pull in the group, and nothing was said about it. Sam: Thanks for having me on. I didnt have any help [laughs]. On the bike, I had to do a lot of work early on to get a good position. I think I may need to work out more.Sam: At least one every day. Sam: It was a fun race. But we train 30 hours a week and a lot of those hours are alone on the bike. And so that creates a perception of, Oh, Sams a different person sometimes in real life. But what you actually see on my YouTube is my internal dialogue and how I think in my own head. Sam Long wins the 2021 Coeur d'Alene Ironman with a time of 8 hours, 7 minutes, 40 seconds on Sunday in Coeur d'Alene. ST: At your heigh of 193cm you are among the taller triathletes. After much testing, though I discovered my saddle height and offset from the bottom bracket just cant be changedover thousands of miles, Ive built my body to have this be the most efficient and powerful position. I am not sure that I will touch my bike, I am not sure that Ill touch my running shoes, I am really going to enjoy this, it has been a long season for me. A USA Triathlon Certified Coach can help you train smarter, get faster, enjoy the sport even more and remain injury-free. He has been coaching triathlon and other athletes for over 9 years. I always looked up to those athletes, like Tim ODonnell, when I was coming up around 16. ST: Can you talk about the race? Long: I love the new Speed Concept, and the first thing I have to mention is the paint job. Both on the race course and off it, the Big Unit is proving to be a racer who isnt afraid to take risks, upset the unwritten rules, and move away from the expected etiquette. 2023 World Triathlon Para Cup Abu Dhabi. I was really focused on the swim, particularly at the start. The other runs are either off the bike or standalone but all around 7-minute per mile pace. Interestingly its the same brand I was riding for in 2018, although not in direct contact with Trek. '23 Para triathlon World Cups. If I say, 'Oh, I'm gonna do this,' and then I put it out in the world, it's like I damn well better do that. I love the new Speed Concept, and the first thing I have to mention is the paint job. Hes also hoping to compete in one or two Ironman events and plans to continue racing right through until December. After all, everyone is racing within the rules. The pro triathlete turned screenwriter entered a triathlon in Costa Rica in a final attempt to raise cash for the film. You can unsubscribe at any time. 2023 World Triathlon Championship Series Abu Dhabi. Sam Long has revealed he has parted company with coach Ryan Bolton and is now coaching himself. I normally dont really feel like I need to tell people my goals. Trek is a team and brand youve had your eye on for a long time. And so Trek was what I wanted to be on. 175 Following. Yikes. Bolton, an intelligent, masterful student of the sport, said he looked at the proposed race schedule and soon realized, it would be very hard to do all of these races well., He said: Sam is younghe wants it all and he wants it all right now, so giving him more of a singular focus is beneficial for him. Sam came second in the (second) 2022 Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii, breaking the bike course record. I took the philosophical view: The person who chases two birds usually ends up with none., RELATED: Fitter & Faster Podcast: Ryan Bolton on the Art of Coaching. With that in mind, Ironman just posted a video in which it clarified with the days head official as to what happened. Long: I remember my first bike being a Trek. You have to be outspoken in my opinion. I was suffering at the point and worried about fading. Statins: experience training and racing on them, Swimming-Related Injuries: A literature review and injury risk screening, New Tacx Neo Smart vs Wahoo Kickr trainers, school me on finding correct pressures with tubeless. It was also a low point ending my season so early but it appears to have been the right decision as I build up now. 2 Nutrition Analysis & Consult With Registered Dietitian Every 6 Months. Weighing between three and five pounds, Long and his brothers Brian and Justin, were tiny babies who spent their first few weeks in incubators fighting to get out into the real world. I've never gotten so many compliments on a bike in my entire life as I've gotten in the two weeks I've been riding it. Before that, did you feel you were a racer who worried too much about circumstances or the other competitors around you? I like that. Longs results suggest that his approach is working. Looking ahead to the new campaign Long also revealed his first couple of races and a new mindset: Im incredibly stoked about this season and whats going to happen and Ive got my eyes on the moon so to speak theres no reason I cant go big. Finishes secondby 2secs behind Lionel Sanders in his match-up, but still clocks the fourth fastest time of the day with a 3:12:26. How long to recover from a calf heart attack. However, the training and logistics of having to fly from the USA, race, and fly back to the USA for the 70.3 World Championships added a lot of variables. I just really hope he doesn't start coaching himself. Had an avocado for breakfast before each race while LCHF. Thats the best front end Ive ever used because its just so aero and so easy to use. One of his latest achievements was at the Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, in 2022, when he . Thankfully the PTO and Challenge have instituted a 20 meter draft rule which essentially gets rid of any benefits. My first high end mountain bike was a Gary Fisher, which was owned by Trek. Do what you need to keep your sponsors happy, but then when I went into St. George and I had X, Y and Z asking for my time, and they all wanted to do one-hour long interviews and photoshoots a few days before the race, and I said, No, thank you. Sam Long approaches the finish line at the Collins Cup in 2021, finishing third in his match. Even in a given season, like at Coeur dAlene earlier in the year, when I set the course record there in 104-degree heat, it was the same thing. likes it). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oVami1uT7Q. Join Outside+ to get access to exclusive content, 1,000s of training plans, and more. I didn't take his video as he was going to be self coached full time. After a summer of various single-discipline events and a few triathlons (Olympic and middle-distance), Long lines up for his maiden full distance at the inaugural Ironman Boulder. On making his move to triathlon: I tore my MCL skiing in my senior year of high school and decided to do an Ironman as my rehab. I just be myself and try to let that come out. And just the ease of adjusting, like how the fork works like a regular road bike, its just great for travel. And the fact its the last year 70.3 Worlds will be there was another big reason why we chose to focus on this race too., Bolton said he partially blames Ironman for scheduling the races as they have, with 70.3 Worlds only three weeks after Kona. I take it back. !Then I like to have some type of ice cream or pastry after dinner as well. Sam set a new KOM on the Mt. SAM LONG. Affectionately known as the Big Unit due to his 6ft 4in stature, Sam Longs entry into triathlon was far from a conventional one. In a short time he has . Sam Long: Stealing my punch line. Whats interesting is, I would actually describe myself more as quietly confident. RELATED: The Big Unit Has Big Goals for 2022. 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Sam Long - Psychology Major, and professional triathlete - University of Colorado Boulder | LinkedIn Sam Long CU Boulder Grauate/Professional Triathlete/Cycling Instructor/Aspiring Coach and. 'Autism is my superpower,' is . Fastest and most accurate independent news outlet for triathlon news, duathlon news and multisport news, offering a great mix of race reports of triathlon events, actual industry news, gear, human interest stories, pro- and age-group profiles, long course and short course racing. Spread the cost and pay just 3.50 per issue when you subscribe via Direct Debit. How much time will you need to train: 7-13 hours per week. 15 Apr 2021. Sam Long, at age 27, is the future of American long-distance racing. Yo, Yo, Yo! samgolong.com Joined February 2018. Bike: 90km (56 miles) Run: 21km (13.1 miles) Average finish times: 4-8 hours. Australia's Tim Reed laid down a championship performance to out race his young charge Sam Appleton and win the inaugural Challenge Gold Coast.. New Zealand's Amelia Rose Watkinson just edged out Australia's Annabel Luxford in a hard fought battle with the former world champion.. Tim Reed. Being based in Boulder, Colorado, he grew up playing a huge. Adventurer. There is an occasional cold day, but the weather is zero factor in getting outside or not here. 2023. Osasuna, will take a narrow lead to the San Mames for the second leg on April 4. No BS excuses. Need a Doctor in the LA/SD area who specializes in Endurance Athletes Platelet-Rich Plasma injections (PRP Injections), High Hamstring Tendinopathy Rehab Protocol. [, Re: Sam Long coaching change [WhittleFit] Long, popularly known as the Big Unit, said he isnt quite ready to focus solely on longer-course racing, especially when he feels theres still so much in the tank for him over the middle distance. Better Triathlete is an online triathlon coaching platform that helps match athletes with triathlon coaches who best align with their training needs. Instead of figuring out a way to use less on the bike, find a way to swim better than 128th (current PTO ranking which is embarrassing) and make the front pack. So, to me its become the norm of how to race. Sam: The three best efforts from 2021 would be 70.3 Worlds (2nd), Ironman CDA (1st), and 70.3 Boulder (1st) in that order. I'm still waiting on a True treadmill. Running soon followed and with the first-ever Ironman Boulder set to take place that year (2014), he thought it sounded like a perfect rite of passage for graduating high school. Hip Labrum Repair - How long did yours last? In a lot of ways, its a status. He said: Sam is young and no doubt has many more Konas in his future, both for him and his sponsors, so this isnt a last ditch effort, quite the opposite.. Being an American with Trek, it's the most perfect thing to me. Which would sound like ola? For me the length of the top tube has been quite nice. He is a USAT All American and member of Team USA AG Long Course Team. Weve got a lot of time to think about what we want to accomplish [laughs]. I'm selling stock in this guy. Sam Long has stormed into the triathlon lime light with some super strong and passionate performances and we had a few words with him about new sponsors, the 2022 season, freeloaders and much more.Slowtwitch: Yo Yo Yo Sam.