samgolong.com Joined February 2018. Image courtesy of Leanne Handreck. Ironman Coeur d'Alene records fall in triple-digit heat as world-famous 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. Preview: Sampdoria vs. Salernitana - prediction, team news With that in mind, Ironman just posted a video in which it clarified with the days head official as to what happened. Broad experience of sports event management, tutoring and mentoring. Collins Cup was also a poor performance but not one Im too worked up over. I only started this sport at 18 so I am still learning how to time events, my tapers, how many events are too many, etc. That openness is pretty uncommon. 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. And then as far as the technical details of the bike, Im really liking the IsoSpeed decoupler on the bumpy roads. And the hydration system is like integrated hydration without the hassle of integrated hydration. I am trying to make sure I can connect and give the fans and people a look into my life. ST: Talking about other bodies, what are your thoughts in terms the Collins Cup and your day there? Official Giant Trinity Advanced Owners Thread, New Giant Trinity Advanced Hydration and Bento, 2016 Giant Trinity Advanced Pro Cable Issues, Official 12th Annual 2018/19 Slowtwitch 100/100 Run Challenge Thread, 2018/19 100 Runs in 100 Days Airing of the Grievances Thread, 100 Runs 100 Days 2017-2018 Challenge Thread: Dec 15-Mar 23. You have to be outspoken in my opinion. The only person I didnt catch on the bike was Gustav Iden, who obviously went on to win because he attacked and got a big lead. But Treks newest triathlete is anything but a throwback. Battle of the frames: Felt IA 10 vs IA 1? Sam Long started life as one of three premature triplets who doctors said might always lag behind their peers. Contact: Clark Teuscher, Sports Information Director, 630-637-5302 Mar. Ok Fishes, here is the interview we were all waiting for!! ST: Talk about your training and how a typical week is structured in terms of what you do right now? I didnt waver from my own race plan. By 2019, Sam was in his fourth year as a pro and learned many lessons along the way. Sam Laidlow: Background, career highlights, quotes - 220 Triathlon We can do it after, and then I focused on myself. Home; Breakfast with Bob. I PMd Sam to ask but he hasn't responded. 3 Private Camp Days at CTS Locations. Spin Instructor. ST: Which results or efforts from 2021 are you most happy with? Long's decision to train himself got off to a winning start at IRONMAN 70.3 Indian Wells earlier this month. The One Subscription to Fuel All Your Adventures. And being an American, Trek has a pretty good pedigree of signing the top American triathletes. Total distance for a half is a 1900 meter swim, a 90 km bike and then a half marathon, 21.1 kilometers. Long: Yeah, absolutely. But I wasnt starting fast enough and I wasnt then making the group, and then the group was working together. [, 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. Lemmon KOM, leaving Team Timex for my own sponsors and so much more. But to me, its a way of actually getting rid of weakness. Battle of the frames: Felt IA 10 vs IA 1? I have been swimming 5 quality swims a week. 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. Trek is a team and brand youve had your eye on for a long time. 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. 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. The penalty was for slotting in thats a drafting penalty. Since then there have been a couple of (pandemic-affected) seasons where Longs secured numerous podiums and a handful of wins. 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.. 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. Taught to him by his mother, who is a psychologist, Sam learned to hone his mindset at a young age. Sam: Im predicting Oceanside to be a very competitive field. Its not like you get the bike and if it doesnt work for you, then youre doomed to be uncomfortable. His recent silver at Kona confirms this. His social media and YouTube pages are an unfiltered look at life as a triathlete, good and bad. Why do you think your level of openness is uncommon among many triathletes? About Sam Long - SAM LONG 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. 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. "Come meet and ride with Sam Long ( aka #BigUnit this Saturday at 2-3pm at our . I didnt care one bit what anyone else was doing. Ive loved embracing the process and the journey. ST: Had you any input on the matches that day? 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. Youre an icon if you can ride for Trek. If I miss your communication I'll get back to you as soon as I can. Dan Plews. Just talking with him I felt so good because he has a PhD in sports science so he really knows his information. No idea if Plews is the right coach, but he is a coach who has had success both with athletes and personally. Hes coached by Craig Kirkwood and has been for a while. November 24, 2022. I did just build a sweet pain cave so am seeing myself do roughly one ride a week inside. - Sam Long: "Yes, I was hit by a car earlier today" Obviously, I do 2-3 hours of strength work inside a week. I was really focused on the swim, particularly at the start. Led by second-year Head Coach Willie Bloomquist, Arizona State was picked to finish sixth in the Pac-12, an improvement on Bloomquist's first year. Then take a break for 3 weeks and re-assess things. He battles through to start and finish the race but can only manage 15th, with the unfortunate event taking its toll. 01 Mar 2023 00:51:01 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. The other 3 are just aerobic miles. 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. 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. It is likely one is either riding over or under their ability level. Is that an extension of your personality, or is part of it self-motivational? B.A. 1999-2023 Slowtwitch, Inc., and Slowtwitch.comReproduction of material from any Slowtwitch.com pagewithout written permission is strictly prohibited. [, Re: Sam Long coaching change [Tribike53] 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. 2023 Americas Triathlon Cup La Paz. [, Re: Sam Long coaching change [B_Doughtie] [, Re: Sam Long coaching change [iron_mike] '23 Arena Games Triathlon. You work as an assistant coach on the university basketball team and earn $13 per hour. ST: Is there anything else we should now? Ironman clarifies Sam Long penalty at Ironman 70.3 World Championship, Ironman 70.3 World Championship St. George. Its been brilliant having DT Swiss on board as well for wheels, particularly with their new ARC disc that was just released. Long: I dont know. 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. '23 Continental Cups. For some athletes, this is maybe no problem, but long overseas travel is hard on me. 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. Any Canadians with/had a hip labral tear here? Sam Long with coach Ryan Bolton (Photo: Andy Shepard) Schedule wisely Bolton said he partially blames Ironman for scheduling the races as they have, with 70.3 Worlds only three weeks after Kona. I can go on about this topic. At the 70.3 worlds he got that weird penalty. Its nice to have all the bikes and the indoor training room in the same place. Chapter 1 Flashcards | Quizlet I dont know. Sam Long (@samgolong) / Twitter 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 thrive off that pressure.. I was part of the Endure IQ squad (Dan Plus coaching company) and followed their training plans for a little while. The Best of the Best, When They're at Their Best - Rudy Project 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. Thankfully the PTO and Challenge have instituted a 20 meter draft rule which essentially gets rid of any benefits. It's October - go swim (monthly fish thread), For the Fish: Ankle Flexibility and Kick Free vs Back. I put the races so you can verify. 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. 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. My first high end mountain bike was a Gary Fisher, which was owned by Trek. 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. Get the digital edition of Triathlon for your chosen platform: This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Obviously, I would love for him to gain more experience in Kona [he has raced it before as an age grouper], but we agreed his priorities for the season are to win St. George and win 70.3 Worlds., Bolton believes that adding Kona to that line-up, especially when you look at the timing of all of those races, will make it extremely tough to race well at all of them. Sports Hernia/Inguinal Disruption Surgery. On this bike, pretty much anyone can get it to fit them in the right way. He cites his biggest competition by name. Sam Long, at age 26, shows a bright future for American long-distance racing. And there is, too, the significant consideration of making money and earning a living, which can be tough enough even for the most successful athletes. Sam Cardona. We talk about: Racing the Commonwealth Games on home soil as a 20 year old How he supported himself over the winter delive Hes also hoping to compete in one or two Ironman events and plans to continue racing right through until December. I normally dont really feel like I need to tell people my goals. 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, Long says. ST: Talk about your diet? Breakfast with Bob at the 2018 New York City Triathlon; from Boston; Cam still calls people out and Lionel doesnt when Cam gets on the tri bike. Over the past few years Sam Long has gradually been making more and more of a name for himself, with a number of performances catapulting him into the limelight. But I decided that I needed a new change, a change of pace, so I have been coaching myself for the last few weeks. I like to see racing be totally fair and in the pure essence of non-draft racing. Sam Long highlights stacked men's field at Clash Miami - Triathlon Its meant to be my bike. 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. 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. 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. @gozwift. https://www.instagram.com/rce=ig_web_copy_link, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIJoXrnH7i8. The hard work and coaching advice paid off in his first full Ironman win in Chattanooga, Tennessee. In effect this means I have decreased some of the base miles on the bike in order to bring the other 3 up. Trying to bring the Kona World Championship back to home soil. He completed the 21.2-mile climb n 1:15.40 averaging 404 watts during his bid. Learn about the new (and already world champion) Speed Concept. Sam Long is an exciting talent and is looking to be the future of American long-distance triathlon! I take it back. He is a multiple Ironman Champion and has competed in a variety of different competitions and races. Kent State, Rider, Central Michigan . 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. And, aged 26, Long has youth on his sideand speed. 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. Sam Long coaching change (Page 5): Triathlon Forum: Slowtwitch Forums Ryan Bolton - Bolton Endurance And my first high end mountain bike was a Gary Fisher, which was owned by Trek. I think Sam points out he wants a more scientific approach? Upcoming Events. [, Re: Sam Long coaching change [Nick2413] It was a fun week, and it was cool to get to know the other top professionals. Custom Training Plan. But we train 30 hours a week and a lot of those hours are alone on the bike. 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. Just with a new prototype extension. I didn't waver from my own race plan. Mea culpa. ST: Well, it has been great to see your development and successes since that day.Sam: Thank you! 6 runs a week all in singles with 1 workout day and one long run. Top image credit: Michael Reaves/Getty Images. Maybe he and Lionel can coach each other since theyre in the same city . Speaking in his post-race update on his YouTube channel (video embedded below), Long admitted he is taking the less is more approach. Is swimming safe? I've seen clues but nothing certain. He has already changed the sport with his big personality which brings a new and infectious enthusiasm to triathlon. likes it). Tweets & replies. But also I trust myself. 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. I don't want to get into the diet thing as it is like arguing religion. 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. But we train 30 hours a week and a lot of those hours are alone on the bike. 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. Being based in Boulder, Colorado, he grew up playing a huge. Hes famous for coaching the 2 biggest stars in the sport. How long to recover from a calf heart attack. PAMPLONA, Spain: Ez Abde's fine solo goal earned Osasuna a slim 1-0 Copa del Rey semifinal first leg win over . When he wins, he shows his joy. 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. Combined with that he was very personable and realising that training and top performance doesnt happen exclusively in a sports science lab. ST: Recently you added a few new sponsors, including a new bike sponsor. So, to me its become the norm of how to race. Not recovering IT Band Friction Syndrome!! Its weird with the camera because it feels like Im just having a dialogue with myself, even though 40,000 people are watching it. Thats probably been my favorite feature of the bike. In a lot of ways, its a status. Spread the cost and pay just 3.50 per issue when you subscribe via Direct Debit. He explained: The biggest change coming into this race after Arizona, I decided that I needed a change in my coaching. We say: Sampdoria 1-1 Salernitana. . If he is going to "self coaching", that is going to be another step that is not forward. Triathlon News & Notes: What You Missed in February 2023 Slowtwitch: Yo Yo Yo Sam. It is great to put the last two months behind me in a way. Sam Long didn't take a conventional route into triathlon, but he's been making waves ever since. He is a USAT All American and member of Team USA AG Long Course Team. The following transcript has been edited for clarity and length. It is Ross Ehlinger's Alcatraz triathlon race number, transposed into . Triathlon News & Notes: What You Missed in February 2023 I wonder if he actually reached out to Olav like he said he was going to on the How They Train pod. 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. Sam set a new KOM on the Mt. REED UPSTAGES HIS APPRENTICE TO WIN CHALLENGE GOLD COAST - triathlon.org.au Babbittville. It kind of puts my back up against the wall, but in a good way. But a period of rest and recuperation is now on the cards for him. In a lot of ways, its a status. Date of birth. I just be myself and try to let that come out. Being an American with Trek, it's the most perfect thing to me. Sam Long | Trek Race Shop I eat healthy and eat a lot. Long: I remember my first bike being a Trek. [, Re: Sam Long coaching change [Sub17Project] 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. I'm selling stock in this guy. In a short time he has . 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. 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. The total cost (valued in dollars) of skipping practice and going to the movies (including the opportunity cost of time) is $22 Ive gotten used to switching bikes as Ive ridden 5 different bike frames since 2019. Triathlon Coaching | Work With A Professional Triathlon Coach - CTS '23 Continental Championships. Some coaches have a "respectful" down period between the previous coach out of respect and/or remove from "poaching" drama. Before that, did you feel you were a racer who worried too much about circumstances or the other competitors around you? I think I thrive off that pressure. He's the current 70.3 Worlds Silver Medalist; has won two Ironmans, and seven middle. Tweets. 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. 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 . Ive never gotten so many compliments on a bike in my entire life as Ive gotten in the two weeks Ive been riding it. A naturally gifted athlete, Sam had four top-five Ironman finishes in 2018. Based upon physiology and physics, it incorporates the most recent studies in running mechanics. Lock Haven has 90 points, 12 ahead of Central Michigan and Clarion, which are tied in second with 78 points. Adventurer. Re: Sam Long coaching change [IntenseOne] Sam Long: Its turned into some of both. Sam Long: Stealing my punch line. Triathlon Today: Your News, Our Passion. John Lines - Securities, Corporate Governance and - LinkedIn By entering your details, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions and privacy policy. 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. Yikes. Sam: The Collins Cup was a great event to build up the sport. 2023 Football Roster - Colorado Mesa University Athletics If you think I like dessert - you should see my girlfriend! A USA Triathlon Certified Coach can help you train smarter, get faster, enjoy the sport even more and remain injury-free. So that race really gave me confidence in my own abilities. Went sub 10 in 2019 at IMFL and again in 2021 at IM Indiana qualifying for KONA. 2 Nutrition Analysis & Consult With Registered Dietitian Every 6 Months. Besides coaching triathletes, he has coached high school cross country, track, and club . Twelve races, I kicked it off with the first race of the season there in Miami with a win. Illiac Artery Endofibrosis - I've got it. For athletes, we make it easy to connect with the right coach, whether you're a beginner triathlete, seasoned age grouper, or blooming professional. 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 All I can say in return is Hello, Herbert. There have been low points for sure, but its all unfolded faster than I thought it would. SAM LONG - Sam Long Home Page 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 . 5 rides a week. 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'm still waiting on a True treadmill. Right now the week looks roughly like: 8 swims a week hitting around 30,000 yards a week. I said in the IM Arizona thread I thought he was doing too much volume. Sam: If Im honest, its been a lot of work. 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: What is next for you in terms of bigger events? Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Start Lists. Cyclist Diet | How Triathlete Sam Long Fuels - Bicycling Nous contacter 55 avenue de Lattre de Tassigny, 33700 Mrignac samtriraid@gmail.com After all, everyone is racing within the rules. 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. 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 started out as a runner, and running was also his first focus once he got into coaching. 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. Sam Long Slept in his Car for a Year to Race Triathlon Aged 21 And 70.3 has less of an effect than IM. If I feel hungry - I eat. Sam: Thanks for having me on. Swimming is not yet on the radar. Oops, am I supposed to say that? 15 Apr 2021. Sam Long joined me in front of a full house at the Triathlon Club of San Diego for an in-depth interview. Likes. I tell you at the time when you interviewed me, I thought why is Slowtwitch interviewing me! ST: How much training do you do inside? 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. I have two full Kickr setups with CLIMBS, HEADWINDS, a desk, and a TV for Zwift or to catch up on YouTube. My day was basically completely mediocre. Sam Long, Carrie Lester Ace IRONMAN Coeur DAlene. 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.
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