I guess its maybe not even just in triathlon, but in any sport. Another issue isnt even the riders themselves but having the media and officials on motorbikes that often give huge draft benefits. Yikes. Long: I love the new Speed Concept, and the first thing I have to mention is the paint job. I also think that it is a terrible decision. A naturally gifted athlete, Sam had four top-five Ironman finishes in 2018. Top image credit: Michael Reaves/Getty Images. - Sam Long: "Yes, I was hit by a car earlier today" I don't want to get into the diet thing as it is like arguing religion. And then just the geometry and the ease of adjusting the bike, I think is for me personally, has been great. Join Outside+ to get access to exclusive content, 1,000s of training plans, and more. Highly motivated and energetic sports focused organiser and planner with experience Worldwide gained as Parachute Regiment Officer, Event Organiser and Triathlon Coach. them is this Pose Method Of Triathlon Techniques Become The Be that can be your partner. Whats interesting is, I would actually describe myself more as quietly confident. not one, but two, Ironman World Championship races, Fitter & Faster Podcast: Ryan Bolton on the Art of Coaching, Lesley Patersons Journey From Professional Triathlete to the Academy Awards. He should find a swim coach and learn how to swim. 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. On the run, I executed what I was prepared to and was for sure the second strongest guy out there - after Gustav. ST: At your heigh of 193cm you are among the taller triathletes. Obviously, I do 2-3 hours of strength work inside a week. If he is going to "self coaching", that is going to be another step that is not forward. 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: You had a very strong 2021 season with many good results. He said: I would need to win Kona to make as much money. Long: I dont know. The coaches page Sam was commenting on Instagram is a scientific coach with several Pros and one of his athletes holds a KONA World Championship Crown (Chelsea Sodaro). (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review) By Ryan Collingwood. Whats interesting is, I would actually describe myself more as quietly confident. Its kind of a no-frills approach and a dungeon vibe but it inspires me to do work. On the road to recovery some of the first bits of exercise he could do came in the form of a stationary bike and swimming with a pull buoy. I am licensed to practice law in Ohio, Illinois, Tennessee and as house counsel in Florida and can waive into the Bar of most states. The 26-year-old has been working with Bolton for the last four years but decided that a "change of pace" was needed. He did well, finishing first in his age-group, and the rest, as they say, was history, with his focus quickly turning to triathlon. Gustav is exceptional so it will take a lot. But at the age of 18 he tore his MCL in a skiing accident. I was really focused on the swim, particularly at the start. 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. What lessons did you take from that to then improve at St. George three weeks later? 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. [, 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. It just helps absorb a little bit of that shock. Re: Sam Long coaching change [Vertebrae6395] My long run recently has been between 18-24 miles and the workout day has all been hill repeats. I would honestly think most triathletes, whether they say it or not, have definitely thought about their goals and what they want to accomplish, but then they maybe just sugar coat it or hide it under a rug. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Start Lists. I usually start my day with some type of cookie. I have two full Kickr setups with CLIMBS, HEADWINDS, a desk, and a TV for Zwift or to catch up on YouTube. He cites his biggest competition by name. After his dominant performance at 70.3 Worlds in St. George last year, where he finished second behind Gustav Iden, the Boulder-born athlete knows what it takes to excel on the challenging Utah course and is excited to put in the work needed to jump one step higher on the podium. All the old ladies of Tucson are rolling their windows down and they're like, 'That's a nice bike.'. I am from Finland but live in Lisbon, Portugal. 546 Followers. 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. [, Re: Sam Long coaching change [gromaton] Achievement Unlocked: How Esports Could Take Triathlon to the Next Level, Commentary: 9 Burning Questions We Have About Pro Triathlon in 2023, 5 Quick Questions With 70.3 Worlds Contender Sam Long, 2022 Ironman 70.3 World Championships: The Mens Contenders. If you think I like dessert - you should see my girlfriend! [, Re: Sam Long coaching change [Tribike53] Sam Long has revealed he is teaming up with Dr Dan Plews, who coached Chelsea Sodaro to Kona glory last yearThe post Sam Long shoots for the moon as Read more on tri247.com Triathlon Endurance Sports More stories from Endurance Sports Cannondale launches Lab71 as crme de la crme of the brand's bikes | Is this an S-Works rival? Media. So just that output of energy for me right before a race was an important thing to minimize. There have been low points for sure, but its all unfolded faster than I thought it would. It was just like, Im doing what Im doing, and I have basically 100 percent confidence that if I do what Im going to do, Im going to be at the finish line first by the end of the day, so Im not going to worry what anyone else does. He said: "If it was the other way around it might work, but with Kona coming before 70.3 Worlds, that's tough. 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. All I can say in return is Hello, Herbert. The just recently turned 26-year-old racked up wins at the full-length Ironman Coeur dAlene and Ironman 70.3 Boulder. I eat healthy and eat a lot. Sam Long didn't take a conventional route into triathlon, but he's been making waves ever since. Its not like you get the bike and if it doesnt work for you, then youre doomed to be uncomfortable. It was a hard race. The men's field set to compete at Clash Miami this year is, in a word, stacked. I can go on about this topic. Sam Long is a 22-year old professional triathlete who resides in Boulder Colorado who races Ironman and 70.3 events, XTERRA races, trail running events, and whatever else sounds exciting and challenging. "Yo Yo Yo" Sam Long is mature beyond his years. Hes coached by Craig Kirkwood and has been for a while. Sam: The Collins Cup was a great event to build up the sport. Long doesn't hide his confidence. 2016 went 11:30ish IMFL, 2017 I went 13:30ish hours at IMFL, took 2018 off in frustration and went Low Carb as a last resort based off Dave Scott influence. But we train 30 hours a week and a lot of those hours are alone on the bike. [2] He showed promise finishing 8th at his first Ironman World Championships at the age of 23 [3] (the youngest athlete in the professional field). And man, I tell you, I go back and forth between the two. Get access to more than 30 brands, premium video, exclusive content, events, mapping, and more. ST: Well, it has been great to see your development and successes since that day.Sam: Thank you! I take it back. American fan favourite Sam Long was given a five-minute penalty, and there was some question as to what exactly the penalty was for. In addition, when you take into consideration that the prize purse for the PTO Open in Dallas is $1mcompared to $750,000 at Konaand the race is less than half the distance (1.2-mile swim, 50-mile bike, 11-mile run), it all starts to make even more sense. Went sub 10 in 2019 at IMFL and again in 2021 at IM Indiana qualifying for KONA. And then I started off on the Timex team in my early professional days, and they had a partnership with Trek, so I was actually riding a Speed Concept when I won my first ever races back in 2019. And though his open-book policy is partly a function of his personality, it also helps him on race days. 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. Spin Instructor. I normally dont really feel like I need to tell people my goals. Then take a break for 3 weeks and re-assess things. It was only three weeks in between the two races, but I did three or four open water race simulations in between. It kind of puts my back up against the wall, but in a good way. Any Canadians with/had a hip labral tear here? I didnt care one bit what anyone else was doing. Ive loved embracing the process and the journey. Learn about the new (and already world champion) Speed Concept. ST: The last time we chatted we were sitting in a corner of a bike shop in Boulder late in 2018 and much has happened since. 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. It is great to put the last two months behind me in a way. 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.. 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. So just that output of energy for me right before a race was an important thing to minimize. Sam Long was born on 23 December 1995, making him 27 years old. It was a fun week, and it was cool to get to know the other top professionals. Now how about the other answer for transparency? He was previously Head of Digital / Comms for pro cycling's Team Sky and now spends as much time as he can running with his local club. We can't wait to watch him take on the world in 2022. But I think with the nature of social media these days, and particularly in a sport like triathlon as a young guy, you kind of have to market yourself. I don't know why there would be a relationship there other than coach/athlete discussion. But it looked that you left it all out there. Tweets & replies. Long has his sights set on winning theChallenge Family World Bonus, which stands at $125,000, and given that hes already raced well at CLASH Miami and Challenge Puerto Varas, a strong performance at this summers Challenge Roth would certainly help this campaign. Byron Bay based Reed is coaching the Sydneysider Appleton via . The paint job I got, its beyond amazing. Twelve races, I kicked it off with the first race of the season there in Miami with a win. I always looked up to those athletes, like Tim ODonnell, when I was coming up around 16. I had to pass several large groups of riders, and everyone tried to get a free ride! In a short time he has . Get the digital edition of Triathlon for your chosen platform: This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. FASTER takes a scientific look at triathlon to see what truly makes you faster-- However, Ive forgiven myself. The penalty was for slotting in thats a drafting penalty. Sam Cardona. The physical, mental, and emotional energy that goes into preparing for and racing Konathats significant, and theres always a hangover just recovering from the huge investment that goes into the build, the prep, the race, the intensity of it all. He believes well likely see more pros making similar decisions to Long, particularly the younger athletes who stand a good chance of doing well at both distances. The gear you select and how you use it can mean big results--or bigger disappointment. Longs results suggest that his approach is working. Collins Cup was also a poor performance but not one Im too worked up over. I dont know. Create a personalized feed and bookmark your favorites. In a lot of ways, its a status. Lemmon KOM, leaving Team Timex for my own sponsors and so much more. Sam Laidlow is a world-famous French triathlete who has competed in some of the most prestigious races in the world. On hilly and rolling courses it is less. Skip to content. It's October - go swim (monthly fish thread), For the Fish: Ankle Flexibility and Kick Free vs Back. And will swimming better mitigate that issue?Sam: Freeloading is definitely an issue in the sport. Sign in to manage your newsletter preferences. Sam: Ive balanced my training out so that all 3 sports and strength training are a priority. '23 Arena Games Triathlon. That mix of high and low intensity is something Plews has always been a strong advocate of and Long also speaks in the video about low-carb training and specific fat-burning days at low intensity. If you listen to podcasts or actually read his recommendations, it's more about the "the right fuel at the right time" and trying to improve your carb/fat utilization even if it generally results in much lower carb consumption overall. ST: Recently you added a few new sponsors, including a new bike sponsor. I was part of the Endure IQ squad (Dan Plus coaching company) and followed their training plans for a little while. 70.3 St. George in May is maybe equal to my performance in Boulder. I rarely ever think, Oh, I need to try and market myself in this way. I just be myself and try to let that come out. 2023 World Triathlon Para Cup Abu Dhabi. 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. But as his Mikael shifted his own athletic focus to triathlon, his coaching focus soon followed suit. Long: I rarely ever think, Oh, I need to try and market myself in this way. I just be myself and try to let that come out. And the goal of this race was to teach myself that I can do well with much less volume, so I did the least amount of training that I have done in a long time, and clearly it seemed to work out. 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. Sometimes the monotony of one sport can get kind of boring, but with triathlon you can explore the trails or you can go on your bike. So I was 2:05 back after the swim at St. George, and I was 4:50 back at Collins Cup. Is that an extension of your personality, or is part of it self-motivational? Interested in @samgolong's Tweets? Tulsa which was a 12-13th place if I remember correctly and a DNF at IM Chattanooga. 1999-2023 Slowtwitch, Inc., and Slowtwitch.comReproduction of material from any Slowtwitch.com pagewithout written permission is strictly prohibited. Thankfully I had prepared and had the right tools to succeed in the swim and I found the rest of the swim unremarkable. 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. 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. 175 Following. Its meant to be my bike. No idea if Plews is the right coach, but he is a coach who has had success both with athletes and personally. Could Cardiac Events in World-Class Athletes Have Lessons for Age-Groupers? Youre an icon if you can ride for Trek. And so Trek was what I wanted to be on, Long says. transition-DOT-area-AT-slowtwitch-DOT-com. Bike: 90km (56 miles) Run: 21km (13.1 miles) Average finish times: 4-8 hours. But it's in long-course racing where his heart and ambitions - along with his formidable talent - truly lie. High Performance Coach. I didnt care one bit what anyone else was doing. 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. 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. So, I appreciate you having me on. At the 70.3 worlds he got that weird penalty. Dinner switches every day. 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. Taught to him by his mother, who is a psychologist, Sam learned to hone his mindset at a young age. go tubeless they said it will be fun they said. Sam Long: Its turned into some of both. Im young, and I see 10 Konas in front of me, so making this decision is about taking the longer-term view., And its this longer-term view that Longs coach, Ryan Bolton, who represented the USA in triathlon at the 2000 Olympic Games, is thinking about more so, perhaps, than his young charge. My day was basically completely mediocre. Long caught up with the Trek Race Shop for an in-depth discussion about his unique personality, his approach to triathlon and how hes enjoying the new Speed Concept (spoiler: he really likes it). One day, you decide to skip the hour-long practice and, instead, go to the movie theater, which has an admission fee of $9. It wouldn't shock me if he's already gotten a new coach and is just using the "off season" as a chill period and announce at a later date the new coach, etc. By 2019, Sam was in his fourth year as a pro and learned many lessons along the way. Sam has diapers to buy - hope it works for him! based on what i've seen and heard from him this year, i think he'd benefit a lot from a steady coach and from some sport psych. USA Triathlon recently unveiled its Gravel Triathlon Series, a nine-race event that builds to a National Championships on June 2 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Youre an icon if you can ride for Trek. I love to be outside, see new areas, explore new places and do it in different ways. Ok Fishes, here is the interview we were all waiting for!! - Collins Cup Press Conference: emotional Sam Long takes the stage to . My first high end mountain bike was a Gary Fisher, which was owned by Trek. i said in the other thread that going totally solo, if that's his plan, doesn't seem like a great idea for sam. ST: Are Freeloaders a common issue, or is that mostly a nuisance at bigger races? After all, everyone is racing within the rules. When he wins, he shows his joy. 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. - Triathlon. Ive gotten used to switching bikes as Ive ridden 5 different bike frames since 2019. Interestingly the PTO world Ranking points disagree with me on this, but I have my power files and run splits as well as having done courses like Boulder and St. George multiple times, so I know what difference to see in time splits and how to compare them. So overall pretty decent but as most pros there is the search for the balance in training volume and racing volume. [, Re: Sam Long coaching change [WhittleFit] B.A. Total distance for a half is a 1900 meter swim, a 90 km bike and then a half marathon, 21.1 kilometers. He announced he's self coaching in the Indian Wells recap video. Course Pied Deux sances encadres par l'entraineur sont proposes chaque semaine. There are currently three levels of certification starting at Level I and Level III being the most advanced. https://www.instagram.com/rce=ig_web_copy_link, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIJoXrnH7i8. It feels a little like racing in his own backyard. A lot of people will want to do bothand a lot of people will do bothbut its going to be very, very hard to do both well, he said. They haven't been to any of the same races and they are in two different continents. Recently, I was able to switch the standard cockpit out with my 51 Speed Shop cockpit. Same Day Coach Responsiveness. A course like that really doesnt suit riding in a group even if saving some energy. I should clarify, it really depends on the course as to how much of an effect it can have. Thankfully the PTO and Challenge have instituted a 20 meter draft rule which essentially gets rid of any benefits. That openness is pretty uncommon. PTO's Recent Changes: Who Do They Benefit? I also eat some dessert every day. Sam Long, at age 26, shows a bright future for American long-distance racing. ST: What is next for you in terms of bigger events? View the U23 Men start list for the 2023 Oceania Triathlon Cup and Sprint Championships Devonport in Devonport, Australia on 2023-03-18 '23 World Para triathlon Series. Its been brilliant having DT Swiss on board as well for wheels, particularly with their new ARC disc that was just released. I didnt have any help [laughs]. Cam still calls people out and Lionel doesnt when Cam gets on the tri bike. At times social media and YouTube is hard to get all the right details to come together. I said in the IM Arizona thread I thought he was doing too much volume. He said: If it was the other way around it might work, but with Kona coming before 70.3 Worlds, thats tough. We realized that if I tried to race St. George in May and Kona in October, Id end up in Ironman mode all year and thats tough and tiring on the body, he said. With risks come rewardsand this one feels like a move that will yield fruit far into the future. Better Triathlete is an online triathlon coaching platform that helps match athletes with triathlon coaches who best align with their training needs. Sam: Id give my 2021 season a grade of 85% or a solid B. I felt I made several errors in my scheduling and timing of events. You're an icon if you can ride for Trek. 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. An Orlando Sentinel reporter found Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuit Shrimp at a Casselberry . It doesn't make sense to hire a new coach 3 weeks before the last race of the year with a planned break right after. Are there any other guys at the top that are self coached? The rest is history., On getting hit by a car in the build up to the 2021 Ironman World Championship in May: Its been a blur after getting pummelled by a car last week. It gets me motivated. Hes famous for coaching the 2 biggest stars in the sport. Read More Custom Training Plan. I am a man of routine so tend to eat the same foods. You have to be outspoken in my opinion. Dan Plews. But Treks newest triathlete is anything but a throwback. Breakfast and lunch are usually very similar a combination of either eggs, bread, cereal, oatmeal, smoothies, or a sandwich. He started out as a runner, and running was also his first focus once he got into coaching. The other 3 are just aerobic miles. Seven-month-old Rose, Pippa's third child with her husband, financier James . He is a certified USAT level 1 triathlon coach and soon to be Ironman coach. Runs in second place until almost the line at the PTO US Open, until MagnusDitlev snatches the spot and with it takes $20k off Longs winnings (he still went home with $50k). The following transcript has been edited for clarity and length. Since then there have been a couple of (pandemic-affected) seasons where Longs secured numerous podiums and a handful of wins. In 2021, Long won both Ironman 70.3 Boulder and the full-length Ironman Coeur d'Alene, and finished second at the Ironman 70.3 World Championships in St. George. But to me, its a way of actually getting rid of weakness. Thats probably been my favorite feature of the bike. And then as far as the technical details of the bike, Im really liking the IsoSpeed decoupler on the bumpy roads. He can dress them up as "life experiences" but his stock has definitely gone down. Obviously the race determines the calibre of what that requires so it takes more to win a PTO Major than, say CLASH Miami.. Its meant to be my bike. Sam Long doesnt hide his emotions. behind Jan Frodeno and Sam Appleton (Credit: James Mitchell/PTO) The Ironman 70.3 World Championship at the end of October is the big aim, choosing to sit out of Kona to focus on the middle distance instead. 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. 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. I didnt waver from my own race plan. About Sam Long - SAM LONG The Numbers 2 IM WINs 2nd at 70.3 World Champs 8 70.3 Titles 17 IM's Completed 26 Years Old 365 Days a year of Adventure 253 Longest solo bike ride in a day 18 Age when completed my first IM 320 Avg Watts for an IM bike leg 2 Triplet brothers 500 Calories per hour in an IM Consumed An Instagram post read: The BIG news is out! 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. Against all odds, she made it happen For access to all of our training, gear, and race coverage, plus exclusive training plans, FinisherPix photos, event discounts, and GPS apps, I am not sure if he means simple lactate testing or race prep with a coach present ??? Im kind of done with A, B and C races if Im on the start line, Im there to win. 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. 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.. There is an occasional cold day, but the weather is zero factor in getting outside or not here. And just the ease of adjusting, like how the fork works like a regular road bike, its just great for travel. I'd love to see Sam use Dan's knowledge and approach so I'm hoping one of them announces a partnership soon. Triathlon social media sites have been buzzing throughout the day after watching todays live coverage of the Ironman 70.3 World Championship in St. George. For athletes, we make it easy to connect with the right coach, whether you're a beginner triathlete, seasoned age grouper, or blooming professional. Interestingly its the same brand I was riding for in 2018, although not in direct contact with Trek. But the main group, which was like 12 guys, I caught them with about five miles to go and then I was on the downhill and I was just like, Believe in your run as well as the strong bike you just had.. "Come meet and ride with Sam Long ( aka #BigUnit this Saturday at 2-3pm at our . They can say something negative, but Ive already said it about myself, so youre not going to get to me if Im honest.
Make A Mad Gab Phrase,
Causes And Effects Of Japanese Imperialism,
2022 Honda Pilot Vs 2021 Honda Pilot,
Citizens' Voice Obituaries And News,
Articles S