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. Its meant to be my bike. Youre an icon if you can ride for Trek. And will swimming better mitigate that issue?Sam: Freeloading is definitely an issue in the sport. I remember my first bike being a Trek. 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. Long: Yeah, absolutely. I think I thrive off that pressure. Get the digital edition of Triathlon for your chosen platform: This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Sam Long, the young triathlon star from Boulder, Colorado known for his "Yo Yo Yo" salutations, his unblushing "Big Unit" nickname, and his public and positive rivalry with Lionel Sanders qualified for this year's Ironman World Championships way back in 2019 when he won Ironman Chattanooga, but between May and June of this year, he . transition-DOT-area-AT-slowtwitch-DOT-com. At the 70.3 worlds he got that weird penalty. Hes also looked after Javier Gomez since late 2021 and still holds the Age-Group course record of 8:24:36 from his 2018 victory at Kona. Probably the biggest lesson going into 70.3 worlds was just stay focused on yourself and dont let the media and all this other stuff distract you. 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. 1, 2023 - After a 2022 season marked by strong situational play and artful pitching, the North Central College softball program eagerly greets the start of the 2023 campaign with a new-look squad long on athleticism and run-scoring potential. Now that we know the 2023 IRONMAN WC is in Nice for men and Kona for women, reversed venues next year, which venue will you hope to qualify for? Dont hate the player, hate the game - and hopefully we can modify the IM rules like the other bodies have done. 15 Apr 2021. It's October - go swim (monthly fish thread), For the Fish: Ankle Flexibility and Kick Free vs Back. Alternatively, lock in for longer and pay 37.99 a year, saving 51%. You work as an assistant coach on the university basketball team and earn $13 per hour. Thankfully I had prepared and had the right tools to succeed in the swim and I found the rest of the swim unremarkable. But we train 30 hours a week and a lot of those hours are alone on the bike. Breakfast from Kona 2020; . Its nice to have all the bikes and the indoor training room in the same place. He said: I would need to win Kona to make as much money. For some time, sponsors have always placed a significant onus on success on the Big Island, but as the 70.3 world title becomes almost as prestigious, this is starting to be reflected in some racers contractsand therefore their race selection and decision-making. In a short time he has . Of ASU's 38 student-athletes, just 10 return from last year's squad. How long to recover from a calf heart attack. Sam Long is an exciting talent and is looking to be the future of American long-distance triathlon! "Yo Yo Yo" Sam Long is mature beyond his years. Damn. 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. Sam set a new KOM on the Mt. 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. [, Re: Sam Long coaching change [Tribike53] I had to pass several large groups of riders, and everyone tried to get a free ride! Obviously the race determines the calibre of what that requires so it takes more to win a PTO Major than, say CLASH Miami.. 1999-2023 Slowtwitch, Inc., and Slowtwitch.comReproduction of material from any Slowtwitch.com pagewithout written permission is strictly prohibited. If I miss your communication I'll get back to you as soon as I can. Gustav certainly didn't disappoint with a third place at the ITU World Triathlon Bermuda and fourth place finish at the ITU World Triathlon Grand Final in Lausanne but his biggest moment of his career undoubtedly came at the 2019 Ironman 70.3 World Championships in Nice where he beat a truly world class field to become the youngest ever Ironman You're an icon if you can ride for Trek. Triathlon Today: Your News, Our Passion. Now that we know the 2023 IRONMAN WC is in Nice for men and Kona for women, reversed venues next year, which venue will you hope to qualify for? I PMd Sam to ask but he hasn't responded. The season is mostly over, I'm sure the views on that recap are down so no need to come on here and post about it urgently. Are there any other guys at the top that are self coached? 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. My training will however ramp up in intensity as we get closer to the race. them is this Pose Method Of Triathlon Techniques Become The Be that can be your partner. Yet is felt very hard. It was only three weeks in between the two races, but I did three or four open water race simulations in between. It always takes a lot to figure out the exact fit and get all the details sorted. When things go wrong, he addresses them head on. Longs decision to train himself got off to a winning start at IRONMAN 70.3 Indian Wells earlier this month. At only 22 years of age, professional triathlete Sam Long has already been on the podium in Ironman, 70.3, and Xterra races. 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. High Performance Coach. Sam: Thanks for having me on. Most people on here know he has a channel but his channel is boring and he is posting more infrequently. [, Re: Sam Long coaching change [Engner66] 70.3 St. George in May is maybe equal to my performance in Boulder. Everything has been super-structured, disciplined and focussed. Sam Long joined me in front of a full house at the Triathlon Club of San Diego for an in-depth interview. Date of birth. How much did that performance help your mindset? I feel everyone is always supposed to say I had more left in the tank, or I would have gone harder if it was closer At the end of the day, its racing, and everyone is going hard! Hes also hoping to compete in one or two Ironman events and plans to continue racing right through until December. 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. And then as far as the technical details of the bike, Im really liking the IsoSpeed decoupler on the bumpy roads. Better Triathlete is an online triathlon coaching platform that helps match athletes with triathlon coaches who best align with their training needs. 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. Its been brilliant having DT Swiss on board as well for wheels, particularly with their new ARC disc that was just released. I have been trained by Ryan Bolton for the last four years, he has been a great coach for me, he helped my development massively. The just recently turned 26-year-old racked up wins at the full-length Ironman Coeur dAlene and Ironman 70.3 Boulder. Sam Long, Carrie Lester Ace IRONMAN Coeur DAlene. The fact that the 70.3 world championship is getting to be as big of a big deal as Kona, as Bolton put it, means that its more than worthwhile for athletes to focus on this distance and this race. The other runs are either off the bike or standalone but all around 7-minute per mile pace. We are starting to see the 70.3 distance becoming as iconic a race (as Kona), Bolton said. 2023 Americas Triathlon Cup La Paz. Dinner switches every day. Sam Long approaches the finish line at the Collins Cup in 2021, finishing third in his match. He completed the 21.2-mile climb n 1:15.40 averaging 404 watts during his bid. Any Canadians with/had a hip labral tear here? Osasuna, will take a narrow lead to the San Mames for the second leg on April 4. Sam always goes out of his way to help team members and we can all count on his infectious smile and sense of humor to motivate us through difficult workouts. Preventing Iliac Artery Endofibrosis - Cycling Overuse Injuries. The other 3 are just aerobic miles. He has already changed the sport with his big personality which brings a new and infectious enthusiasm to triathlon. IIRC, Terenzo went on quite a streak after switching coaches to Dan Plews. 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. It is great to put the last two months behind me in a way. FASTER - Jim Gourley 2013-09-13 Triathlon is among the world's most gear-intensive sports. Gustav is exceptional so it will take a lot. Hes coached by Craig Kirkwood and has been for a while. Hip Labrum Repair - How long did yours last? Illiac Artery Endofibrosis - I've got it. 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. Sam came second in the (second) 2022 Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii, breaking the bike course record. 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. Over the next few years Long took to a variety of different start lines, including running races, mountain bike events, time trials and Xterra. Not to mention the COVID19 pandemic, a Mt. They can say something negative, but Ive already said it about myself, so youre not going to get to me if Im honest. And so Trek was what I wanted to be on, Long says. 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. Hes one of the most exciting talents on the long-course scene, so when Sam Long announced that he wont be racing the Ironman World Championship in Kona this yeararguably the biggest race of the seasonit understandably turned heads. He finishes first in his age group and 12th among the pros. 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. Sam Holness says he has a significant advantage over many other up-and-coming athletes aiming for a career as a professional triathlete: he has autism. [, Re: Sam Long coaching change [Triathletetoth] 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. FASTER takes a scientific look at triathlon to see what truly makes you faster-- So, I appreciate you having me on. When you have two athletes who are properly spaced, 12 m apart, then you would have to pass both athletes before you can move to the right.. We can do it after, and then I focused on myself. 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. Against all odds, she made it happen 2023 World Triathlon Championship Series Abu Dhabi. Spread the cost and pay just 3.50 per issue when you subscribe via Direct Debit. Ive loved embracing the process and the journey. With that in mind, Ironman just posted a video in which it clarified with the days head official as to what happened. At the end of 2019 into 2020 it was kind of like, Whos this guy whos coming out with a lot of big sayings about what he wants to do. But in the short term, Ive done what I said I would do already, which is nice. He has raced at the highest level of the sport including, Ironman World Championships in Kona, Ironman European Championships, Ironman African Championships, Ironman 70.3 World Championships, Challenge Roth Full Distance and ITU Long Course . On his love for triathlon: I love the sport. Long: Probably the biggest lesson going into 70.3 worlds was just stay focused on yourself and dont let the media and all this other stuff distract you. American fan favourite Sam Long was given a five-minute penalty, and there was some question as to what exactly the penalty was for. 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. Saw his YouTube and wasnt surprised by this. Since then, the bike has felt great! Sam: Ive balanced my training out so that all 3 sports and strength training are a priority. At 24 years old, Sam Long is the youngest American professional triathlete to win a full Ironman race (when he was 23). 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. After all, everyone is racing within the rules. Course Pied Deux sances encadres par l'entraineur sont proposes chaque semaine. Cam still calls people out and Lionel doesnt when Cam gets on the tri bike. I didn't waver from my own race plan. While 2022 has been a mixed bag, with several wins and a few disappointments, theres a feeling we havent seen the best of the Big Unit just yet. Sam Long: Its turned into some of both. ST: Recently you added a few new sponsors, including a new bike sponsor. Sam: Oh geez. On hilly and rolling courses it is less. After feeling and seeing peak fitness in my metricsafter months of work, cancelling Christmas and so much focusI nearly lost it all.. By his own admission, one of his best performances was the silver he secured at the 2021 Ironman 70.3 World Championship in St George. When youve got eyes on you, you feel like being vulnerable is a weakness. It's October - go swim (monthly fish thread), For the Fish: Ankle Flexibility and Kick Free vs Back. 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. 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. 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. In a lot of ways, its a status. 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. 6 runs a week all in singles with 1 workout day and one long run. Speaking on his latest YouTube video (embedded below), Long says: I interviewed lots of coaches and I went with Dr Dan Plews which I feel fantastic about. I think I may need to work out more.Sam: At least one every day. >Loyal, trustworthy and responsible he has the ability . But it looked that you left it all out there. My next season ended up being my breakthrough season with 2x70.3 wins and 1xIM wins. ST: Are Freeloaders a common issue, or is that mostly a nuisance at bigger races? And being an American, Trek has a pretty good pedigree of signing the top American triathletes. 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. I am from Finland but live in Lisbon, Portugal. 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. So, to me its become the norm of how to race. I think I thrive off that pressure.. Weve got a lot of time to think about what we want to accomplish [laughs]. If you give me a 1500-meter time trial, I can swim pretty well with most people. I don't know why there would be a relationship there other than coach/athlete discussion. Create a personalized feed and bookmark your favorites. 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. The Collins Cup swim didnt go how you hoped. Sam: None. ???? Unlike other triathlon coaching courses, the IMU program is 100% online, and is accessible from your computer or tablet. 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. Total distance riding is around 300 miles a week. 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. Get access to more than 30 brands, premium video, exclusive content, events, mapping, and more. Diving into your YouTube page, the thing that stands out is how honest and upfront you are. And though his open-book policy is partly a function of his personality, it also helps him on race days. Long is 64 with a big grin, and he begins every dispatch with yo yo yo, giving him the air of a 90s movie jock. Bike: 90km (56 miles) Run: 21km (13.1 miles) Average finish times: 4-8 hours. Here's his story so far. Long doesnt hide his confidence. Organiser of the Iconic Scilly Swim Challenge. After a disappointing (by his standards) swim and finish at Collins Cup in August, he dedicated himself to improving his race starts and finished second at the Ironman 70.3 World Championship in St. George last September. All the old ladies of Tucson are rolling their windows down and they're like, 'That's a nice bike.'. Sam Long: Stealing my punch line. '23 World Para triathlon Series. I should clarify, it really depends on the course as to how much of an effect it can have. [, Re: Sam Long coaching change [Triathletetoth] He should find a swim coach and learn how to swim. The penalty was for slotting in thats a drafting penalty. He explained: The biggest change coming into this race after Arizona, I decided that I needed a change in my coaching. No idea if Plews is the right coach, but he is a coach who has had success both with athletes and personally. 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. Which would sound like ola? [, Re: Sam Long coaching change [Diabolo] Please contact me if you have feedback on the podcast or want to make suggestions for improvement or send in a question for a Q&A episode. Its a complicated decision, Long said. And man, I tell you, I go back and forth between the two. Sam Long's Tweets. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oVami1uT7Q. Twelve races, I kicked it off with the first race of the season there in Miami with a win. 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. Sam Laidlow is a world-famous French triathlete who has competed in some of the most prestigious races in the world. in Physiology & Pschology. Interested in @samgolong's Tweets? Sampdoria are yet to draw any of their seven league games against Salernitana, but that quirk of history may be ended on Sunday as they lack the firepower to . Among then was a sixth-place finish in his age group at the Ironman World Champs in 2015. Four wins for the year, seven podiums for the year, hit by a car, multiple big controversies at the Collins Cup, at 70.3 Worlds, immense back-pain I have overcome a lot and I could not be happier with my season as a whole., A mix of pride and acceptance Katie Zaferes on her comeback display, IRONMAN New Zealand 2023 results: Phillips and Visser take the titles, Alistair Brownlee setback as he rules himself out of IRONMAN South Africa, Thats the outcome when you enjoy what youre doing Yee trusting the process, Mystic Jonny Brownlee predicted Potter magic ahead of Abu Dhabi triumph, winning start at IRONMAN 70.3 Indian Wells, Kristian Blummenfelt ruled out of WTCS opener in Abu Dhabi, WATCH AGAIN: The finals at Arena Games Triathlon Montreal 2023, Statement of intent from Canyon but Specialized scale back, the first race of the season there in Miami with a win. Sam: I do very little. Hell follow that up with another win at Ironman 70.3 Victoria just a couple of weeks later. He said: If it was the other way around it might work, but with Kona coming before 70.3 Worlds, thats tough. In a lot of ways, its a status. Highly motivated and energetic sports focused organiser and planner with experience Worldwide gained as Parachute Regiment Officer, Event Organiser and Triathlon Coach. It is likely one is either riding over or under their ability level. American fan favourite Sam Long was given a five-minute penalty, and there was some question as to what exactly the penalty was for. On the run, I executed what I was prepared to and was for sure the second strongest guy out there - after Gustav. 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. Seven-month-old Rose, Pippa's third child with her husband, financier James . I normally dont really feel like I need to tell people my goals. likes it). A USA Triathlon Certified Coach can help you train smarter, get faster, enjoy the sport even more and remain injury-free. 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. On this bike, pretty much anyone can get it to fit them in the right way. 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. 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. Sam Long doesnt hide his emotions. I guess it is safe to say that pack riding gives people an advantage at times but its no reason not to be successful without doing it. [, Re: Sam Long coaching change [WhittleFit] go tubeless they said it will be fun they said. The Cardinals posted a 27-13 overall record a season ago, finishing 11-5 in the . '23 Continental Cups. ST: How much training do you do inside?