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. I didn't waver from my own race plan. Sam Long - Psychology Major, and professional triathlete - University of Colorado Boulder | LinkedIn Sam Long CU Boulder Grauate/Professional Triathlete/Cycling Instructor/Aspiring Coach and. I think I thrive off that pressure.. Sam Long started life as one of three premature triplets who doctors said might always lag behind their peers. It was a hard race. An Instagram post read: The BIG news is out! My first high end mountain bike was a Gary Fisher, which was owned by Trek. On the bike, I had to do a lot of work early on to get a good position. While defending champion Sam Long (USA) will likely garner a lot of the attention going into the race, the field includes some pretty major players, including two time world champion and Clash Daytona champ Vincent Luis (FRA), Ironman and 70.3 champion Daniel Baekkegard, multiple-Ironman champion Joe Skipper, two . 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. 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). 5 rides a week. You can unsubscribe at any time. He has already changed the sport with his big personality which brings a new and infectious enthusiasm to triathlon. Sam Long, at age 27, is the future of American long-distance racing. I didn't take his video as he was going to be self coached full time. I remember Cam Wurf and Lionel Sanders used to call people out for refusing to take a pull. Course Pied Deux sances encadres par l'entraineur sont proposes chaque semaine. I tell you; I have also learned there is a very fine line in racing between feeling under control and having the wheels completely fall off. I guess its maybe not even just in triathlon, but in any sport. 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. 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. I knew if I didnt get the first 400 meters of the swim right my entire race could be over right there. Sam Long is an exciting talent and is looking to be the future of American long-distance triathlon! 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. 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. But also I trust myself. I was part of the Endure IQ squad (Dan Plus coaching company) and followed their training plans for a little while. I just really hope he doesn't start coaching himself. Being based in Boulder, Colorado, he grew up playing a huge range of sports including mountain biking, cross country running, American football and alpine skiing. 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). 70.3 St. George in May is maybe equal to my performance in Boulder. He should find a swim coach and learn how to swim. I don't know why there would be a relationship there other than coach/athlete discussion. 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 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.. I don't want to get into the diet thing as it is like arguing religion. Image courtesy of Leanne Handreck. And the hydration system is like integrated hydration without the hassle of integrated hydration. Im kind of done with A, B and C races if Im on the start line, Im there to win. Sam: Ive balanced my training out so that all 3 sports and strength training are a priority. Get the digital edition of Triathlon for your chosen platform: This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. I eat healthy and eat a lot. Sam Long: Background, career highlights, quotes, Sam Long opens up on car crash ahead of St George, Gustav Iden wins 70.3 World Championship, Long second, a silver at the Ironman 70.3 World Champs, getting hit by a car in the build up to the 2021 Ironman World Championship, PTO announce full teams for 2022 Collins Cup. 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? ST: Talk about your training and how a typical week is structured in terms of what you do right now? By choosing to sit Kona out and race instead at Challenge Roth in July, the PTO US Open in Dallas in September, and then 70.3 Worlds in St. George, Long said he stands to make far more in prize money (and sponsor bonuses) than he would by racing Kona. 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. Which would sound like ola? 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. Since then there have been a couple of (pandemic-affected) seasons where Longs secured numerous podiums and a handful of wins. And though his open-book policy is partly a function of his personality, it also helps him on race days. How much did that performance help your mindset? You're an icon if you can ride for Trek. But as his Mikael shifted his own athletic focus to triathlon, his coaching focus soon followed suit. The gear you select and how you use it can mean big results--or bigger disappointment. I am from Finland but live in Lisbon, Portugal. I always looked up to those athletes, like Tim ODonnell, when I was coming up around 16. I put the races so you can verify. Of ASU's 38 student-athletes, just 10 return from last year's squad. I'd love to see Sam use Dan's knowledge and approach so I'm hoping one of them announces a partnership soon. My training will however ramp up in intensity as we get closer to the race. Damn. 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. 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. [, 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. 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. [, Re: Sam Long coaching change [WhittleFit] We talk about: Racing the Commonwealth Games on home soil as a 20 year old How he supported himself over the winter delive 6 runs a week all in singles with 1 workout day and one long run. Triathlon Today: Your News, Our Passion. Hip Labrum Repair - How long did yours last? Not sure Olav and the Norwegians would ever let him train with them, but I hope he at least had that conversation. Thanks! 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Thankfully the PTO and Challenge have instituted a 20 meter draft rule which essentially gets rid of any benefits. - Sam Long: "Yes, I was hit by a car earlier today" ST: Is there anything else we should now? Ive loved embracing the process and the journey. Oops, am I supposed to say that? 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 But I wasnt starting fast enough and I wasnt then making the group, and then the group was working together. It is great to put the last two months behind me in a way. 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. Unlike other triathlon coaching courses, the IMU program is 100% online, and is accessible from your computer or tablet. Long doesnt hide his confidence. Since then, the bike has felt great! 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. 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. Unlimited Training Plan Adjustments. Youre an icon if you can ride for Trek. Long doesn't hide his confidence. Seven-month-old Rose, Pippa's third child with her husband, financier James . Broad experience of sports event management, tutoring and mentoring. Sam: It was a fun race. Some coaches have a "respectful" down period between the previous coach out of respect and/or remove from "poaching" drama. Breakfast with Bob at the 2018 New York City Triathlon; from Boston; Yo, Yo, Yo! Whos Olavs best virtual athlete? It kind of puts my back up against the wall, but in a good way. And then we got into transition and everyone else dropped me in the first mile. Osasuna, will take a narrow lead to the San Mames for the second leg on April 4. Sam: I do very little. I dont know. 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. 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. 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. 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. Thankfully I had prepared and had the right tools to succeed in the swim and I found the rest of the swim unremarkable. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oVami1uT7Q. He is a USAT All American and member of Team USA AG Long Course Team. He did well, finishing first in his age-group, and the rest, as they say, was history, with his focus quickly turning to triathlon. 546 Followers. And my first high end mountain bike was a Gary Fisher, which was owned by Trek. Its something that everyones gonna get behind because this bike can fit any body type, and you can change the fit easily. 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. Organiser of the Iconic Scilly Swim Challenge. Tweets & replies. My day was basically completely mediocre. ST: Talking about other bodies, what are your thoughts in terms the Collins Cup and your day there? And then just the geometry and the ease of adjusting the bike, I think is for me personally, has been great. Ha, definately some recognisable footsteps there. Tweets. Ironman clarifies Sam Long penalty at Ironman 70.3 World Championship, Ironman 70.3 World Championship St. George. I usually start my day with some type of cookie. 04 Mar, 2023. 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. Youre an icon if you can ride for Trek.. Collins Cup was also a poor performance but not one Im too worked up over. 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. 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. We are starting to see the 70.3 distance becoming as iconic a race (as Kona), Bolton said. My next season ended up being my breakthrough season with 2x70.3 wins and 1xIM wins. Not recovering IT Band Friction Syndrome!! Sam: Well, I had two terrible IM performances. How long to recover from a calf heart attack. @gozwift. The series, which combines elements of road- and mountain-biking (mostly of riding over unpaved, non-technical roads) will run from May through October and feature races in California, Colorado, Illinois, Michigan, Nebraska, New Jersey, and . [, Re: Sam Long coaching change [Engner66] 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. If you think I like dessert - you should see my girlfriend! A naturally gifted athlete, Sam had four top-five Ironman finishes in 2018. And being an American, Trek has a pretty good pedigree of signing the top American triathletes. I'm still waiting on a True treadmill. All I can say in return is Hello, Herbert. Although still only 23, Sam Laidlow has already registered race wins across the triathlon board: at sprint, Olympic, half-Iron and long-distance. Twelve races, I kicked it off with the first race of the season there in Miami with a win. 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. 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. Here, we take a look at his story so far. Hes famous for coaching the 2 biggest stars in the sport. Rob Slade joined 220 Triathlon as features editor in April 2021 and has a background in adventure sports, which he developed during his time as editor of Adventure Travel magazine. 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. 175 Following. Is swimming safe? If I miss your communication I'll get back to you as soon as I can. I didn't feel like, 'Oh, I need other people in the race.'. I love to be outside, see new areas, explore new places and do it in different ways. All said and done, I learned a lot and my final position is almost certainly the fastest its ever been because of the Trek Frame, DT Swiss Wheels, and Ive been able to get a slightly longer, narrower, and higher angle rise on my bars then my past position. His approach sure works for some people. likes it). Yet is felt very hard. Gustav is exceptional so it will take a lot. Diving into your YouTube page, the thing that stands out is how honest and upfront you are. When youve got eyes on you, you feel like being vulnerable is a weakness. Among then was a sixth-place finish in his age group at the Ironman World Champs in 2015. Long: It was great. 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. I am a man of routine so tend to eat the same foods. '23 World Triathlon Championship Series. Spin Instructor. Sam Long highlights stacked men's field at Clash Miami - Triathlon Magazine Canada The men's field set to compete at Clash Miami this year is, in a word, stacked. Sam: If Im honest, its been a lot of work. And I think St. George cemented that lesson, that I need to just follow my own plan and my own gut. 2023. 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. 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., That race really gave me confidence in my own abilities. Custom Training Plan. Slideshow I normally dont really feel like I need to tell people my goals. 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. 1999-2023 Slowtwitch, Inc., and Slowtwitch.comReproduction of material from any Slowtwitch.com pagewithout written permission is strictly prohibited. But a period of rest and recuperation is now on the cards for him. 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.