Of ASU's 38 student-athletes, just 10 return from last year's squad. [With] swimming I guess you could say youre staring at a black line, but Ive learned to have quite a passion for finding cool pools in all parts of the world.. 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. 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. Sam came second in the (second) 2022 Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii, breaking the bike course record. Gustav is exceptional so it will take a lot. 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. 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ST: Talk about your diet? The hours will stay roughly the same - 30-33 hours a week. In a short time he has . Affectionately known as the 'Big Unit' due to his 6ft 4in stature, Sam Long's entry into triathlon was far from a conventional one. However, Ive forgiven myself. Since Long was in the process of passing a number of people, he needed to pass the entire group since they were all spaced 12 m apart. I think Sam points out he wants a more scientific approach? ???? I didnt feel like, Oh, I need other people in the race. It wasnt like I have to draft in order to achieve a result, or I have to have a day thats beyond what Im capable of. On that day, he finished second only to Norwegian juggernaut Gustav Iden. Being centered, letting go, and keeping things fun were tenets of Sam Long's childhood. 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. I am from Finland but live in Lisbon, Portugal. The pursuit of the coveted title of Ironman world champion is one that has fueled countless dreams and broken many hearts (and bodies), but its rare (although not unheard of) for an athlete to purposely opt out. After a summer of various single-discipline events and a few triathlons (Olympic and middle-distance), Long lines up for his maiden full distance at the inaugural Ironman Boulder. On this bike, pretty much anyone can get it to fit them in the right way. How are you liking the new Speed Concept, and how does it benefit you as a competitor? I remember Cam Wurf and Lionel Sanders used to call people out for refusing to take a pull. '23 Para triathlon World Cups. Now how about the other answer for transparency? ST: Are Freeloaders a common issue, or is that mostly a nuisance at bigger races? ST: Is there anything else we should now? Mea culpa. Babbittville. 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. Sam: Ive balanced my training out so that all 3 sports and strength training are a priority. Breakfast with Bob at the 2018 New York City Triathlon; from Boston; There is no indication that Hayden Wilde was ever coached by Plews. How would you rate that season? 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. 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. How long to recover from a calf heart attack. 2 of these are hard and long. How long to recover from a calf heart attack. 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 have been trained by Ryan Bolton for the last four years, he has been a great coach for me, he helped my development massively. Which was awesome. Saw his YouTube and wasnt surprised by this. I had thought it would be Jan, Lionel, Me. Long's decision to train himself got off to a winning start at IRONMAN 70.3 Indian Wells earlier this month. All I can say in return is Hello, Herbert. 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. 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. I am not sure if he means simple lactate testing or race prep with a coach present ??? But it looked that you left it all out there. 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. 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. ST: Which results or efforts from 2021 are you most happy with? Hip Labrum Repair - How long did yours last? 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. In a lot of ways, its a status. ST: You had a very strong 2021 season with many good results. Create a personalized feed and bookmark your favorites. Slideshow [, Re: Sam Long coaching change [desert dude] One of the more muscular ones too. Thankfully I had prepared and had the right tools to succeed in the swim and I found the rest of the swim unremarkable. I dont count calories and dont shy away from food. 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. 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. Its challenging for me but something I am having to embrace. No BS excuses. 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. '23 Continental Cups. "Come meet and ride with Sam Long ( aka #BigUnit this Saturday at 2-3pm at our . The BIG Unit, Sam Long has joined forces with Endure IQ Coach Dr Dan Plews for the 2023 Season and beyond!. Javier Gomez is working with him as well - said he was seeing numbers hed never seen during training before his COVID in the spring. A USA Triathlon Certified Coach can help you train smarter, get faster, enjoy the sport even more and remain injury-free. A naturally gifted athlete, Sam had four top-five Ironman finishes in 2018. Hes famous for coaching the 2 biggest stars in the sport. My next season ended up being my breakthrough season with 2x70.3 wins and 1xIM wins. 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. 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. [, Re: Sam Long coaching change [iron_mike] High Performance Coach. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Start Lists. Its a complicated decision, Long said. 01 Mar 2023 00:51:01 SAM LONG. Sam: If Im honest, its been a lot of work. ST: How is the setup going with the new bike? I always looked up to those athletes, like Tim ODonnell, when I was coming up around 16. 70.3 St. George in May is maybe equal to my performance in Boulder. 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. You work as an assistant coach on the university basketball team and earn $13 per hour. The penalty actually happened a minute or a minute and a half before the penalty was actually televised it takes some time for the referee to move past the media bikes and be able to notify the athlete of the penalty, and thats exactly what occurred here,Ron Kowalcyzk said in the interview that was posted on Facebook. Ironman clarifies Sam Long penalty at Ironman 70.3 World Championship, Ironman 70.3 World Championship St. George. Among then was a sixth-place finish in his age group at the Ironman World Champs in 2015. "It just felt like the right fit," said Sam Long about his connection with Endure IQ coach Dr. Dan Plews. Dan Plews. When he wins, he shows his joy. 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. 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. The just recently turned 26-year-old racked up wins at the full-length Ironman Coeur dAlene and Ironman 70.3 Boulder. I think its mostly an issue in the full distance where because everyone is riding relatively easier and thus huge packs can form. Long doesnt hide his confidence. 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. It is great to put the last two months behind me in a way. 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. We say: Sampdoria 1-1 Salernitana. Sam Long approaches the finish line at the Collins Cup in 2021, finishing third in his match. 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. Not sure Olav and the Norwegians would ever let him train with them, but I hope he at least had that conversation. Jonathan is Editorial Director for TRI247 and RUN247. Any Canadians with/had a hip labral tear here? And my first high end mountain bike was a Gary Fisher, which was owned by Trek. 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. Sam Long: Stealing my punch line. 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. - Collins Cup Press Conference: emotional Sam Long takes the stage to . 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). 1999-2023 Slowtwitch, Inc., and Slowtwitch.comReproduction of material from any Slowtwitch.com pagewithout written permission is strictly prohibited. The following transcript has been edited for clarity and length. If he is going to "self coaching", that is going to be another step that is not forward. Its not like you get the bike and if it doesnt work for you, then youre doomed to be uncomfortable. 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: What is next for you in terms of bigger events? He has already changed the sport with his big personality which brings a new and infectious enthusiasm to triathlon. 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. 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. With risks come rewardsand this one feels like a move that will yield fruit far into the future. Likes. 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. I went hard and its about making sure my maximum in 2022 is more than in 2021. Preventing Iliac Artery Endofibrosis - Cycling Overuse Injuries. Based upon physiology and physics, it incorporates the most recent studies in running mechanics. Total distance riding is around 300 miles a week. 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. [, Re: Sam Long coaching change [Sub17Project] Triathlon Today: Your News, Our Passion. @gozwift. He said: "If it was the other way around it might work, but with Kona coming before 70.3 Worlds, that's tough. I love the new Speed Concept, and the first thing I have to mention is the paint job. How much time will you need to train: 7-13 hours per week. 03 Mar, 2023. So I am looking forward to continuing that development going down the road.. 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 On hilly and rolling courses it is less. It was great. At the 70.3 worlds he got that weird penalty. 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. 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. Sam Long doesnt hide his emotions. 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 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. 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. But since we do not know exactly what him and Ryan do etc. 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. Re: Sam Long coaching change [IntenseOne] Sam: Yes, my support system has really started to look like my dream roster with Trek coming on board as the bike sponsor. Ha, definately some recognisable footsteps there. '23 Continental Championships. 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). You don't have to do it to win races. Tweets. An Instagram post read: The BIG news is out! Thats probably been my favorite feature of the bike. Sam: Im predicting Oceanside to be a very competitive field. And then as far as the technical details of the bike, Im really liking the IsoSpeed decoupler on the bumpy roads. 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. The paint job I got, its beyond amazing. [, 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. Instead of figuring out a way to use less on the bike, find a way to swim better than 128th (current PTO ranking which is embarrassing) and make the front pack. So, I appreciate you having me on. Need a Doctor in the LA/SD area who specializes in Endurance Athletes Platelet-Rich Plasma injections (PRP Injections), High Hamstring Tendinopathy Rehab Protocol. ST: Talk about your training and how a typical week is structured in terms of what you do right now? Recently there have been some good results where the overall winner of the race didnt take a single pull in the group, and nothing was said about it. 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. Had an avocado for breakfast before each race while LCHF. TRIATHLON & ENDURANCE PERFORMANCE COACH Mikael is the Founder and Head Coach of Scientific Triathlon, which he started as a blog in 2015. I should clarify, it really depends on the course as to how much of an effect it can have. He is the current 70.3 Worlds Silver Medalist, has won two Ironmans, and five 70.3's. . We got along great as people and it just seemed like the right fit.. Long takes the win at Ironman 70.3 Chattanooga in a time of 3:48:52, securing his first pro win and beating the likes of Jackson Laundry (CAN) and Matt Hanson (USA). And though his open-book policy is partly a function of his personality, it also helps him on race days. There are currently three levels of certification starting at Level I and Level III being the most advanced. Nous contacter 55 avenue de Lattre de Tassigny, 33700 Mrignac samtriraid@gmail.com *$500 Camp Credit. 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. Endurance Lives Here. You've been subscribed to our newsletter. I didnt waver from my own race plan. Some coaches have a "respectful" down period between the previous coach out of respect and/or remove from "poaching" drama. Sam: The Collins Cup was a great event to build up the sport. Thanks! I didnt care one bit what anyone else was doing. 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. Pro triathletes will be doing half triathlon in about three hours and 45 minutes. 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. Thankfully the PTO and Challenge have instituted a 20 meter draft rule which essentially gets rid of any benefits. I mean, Ill probably be the first to admit that sometimes Ive gotten the dynamic a little wrong, and maybe been a little too outspoken about who my rivals are and what I want to do, particularly when I wasnt that established yet. If you think I like dessert - you should see my girlfriend! It feels a little like racing in his own backyard. The other 3 are just aerobic miles. Preventing Iliac Artery Endofibrosis - Cycling Overuse Injuries. Most people on here know he has a channel but his channel is boring and he is posting more infrequently. Sam: I do very little. This meant I had to do a lot of surging to get rid of Freeloaders. Unfortunately his accident ended the streak prematurely [, Re: Sam Long coaching change [Nick2413] I can go on about this topic. Taught to him by his mother, who is a psychologist, Sam learned to hone his mindset at a young age. I knew if I didnt get the first 400 meters of the swim right my entire race could be over right there. Its been brilliant having DT Swiss on board as well for wheels, particularly with their new ARC disc that was just released. It just helps absorb a little bit of that shock. Long: It was great. I tried to see if I could maximize my position and find more benefits through professionalized bike fits. He said: I would need to win Kona to make as much money. Hes coached by Craig Kirkwood and has been for a while. 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. 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. go tubeless they said it will be fun they said. Sam: Isnt that the truth. Tulsa which was a 12-13th place if I remember correctly and a DNF at IM Chattanooga. He has had a string of immature decisions in 2022. Trek is a team and brand youve had your eye on for a long time. [, Re: Sam Long coaching change [WhittleFit] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oVami1uT7Q.
