[, Re: Sam Long coaching change [Triathletetoth] Against all odds, she made it happen Thankfully I had prepared and had the right tools to succeed in the swim and I found the rest of the swim unremarkable. 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). ST: Is there anything else we should now? Hes famous for coaching the 2 biggest stars in the sport. I am not sure if he means simple lactate testing or race prep with a coach present ??? Sam Morgan http://sammorgancoaching.com/ Facebook Orlando, FL United States 34746 Coach Bio Unlimited access to me via phone text or email. But it's in long-course racing where his heart and ambitions - along with his formidable talent - truly lie. ST: Talking about other bodies, what are your thoughts in terms the Collins Cup and your day there? 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. 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. 1999-2023 Slowtwitch, Inc., and Slowtwitch.comReproduction of material from any Slowtwitch.com pagewithout written permission is strictly prohibited. Long is amped for the opportunity to join Trek -- an American racing for an American brand. He has been coaching triathlon and other athletes for over 9 years. Here, we take a look at his story so far. I think its mostly an issue in the full distance where because everyone is riding relatively easier and thus huge packs can form. 04 Mar, 2023. And being an American, Trek has a pretty good pedigree of signing the top American triathletes. So I was 2:05 back after the swim at St. George, and I was 4:50 back at Collins Cup. Lionel gets shit on all day here for being on YT and none of you even know Sam has a channel. ST: At your heigh of 193cm you are among the taller triathletes. Why is that, and what are you looking forward to with this new partnership? We are starting to see the 70.3 distance becoming as iconic a race (as Kona), Bolton said. 70.3 St. George in May is maybe equal to my performance in Boulder. His social media and YouTube pages are an unfiltered look at life as a triathlete, good and bad. I was really focused on the swim, particularly at the start. 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. ST: What is next for you in terms of bigger events? 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.. Damn. [, Re: Sam Long coaching change [ericlambi] 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. When things go wrong, he addresses them head on. Daily Workout & File Analysis. With that in mind, Ironman just posted a video in which it clarified with the days head official as to what happened. View the U23 Men start list for the 2023 Oceania Triathlon Cup and Sprint Championships Devonport in Devonport, Australia on 2023-03-18 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. samgolong.com Joined February 2018. Before that, did you feel you were a racer who worried too much about circumstances or the other competitors around you? ST: You had a very strong 2021 season with many good results. Mea culpa. Being based in Boulder, Colorado, he grew up playing a huge. Battle of the frames: Felt IA 10 vs IA 1? 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. Not sure Olav and the Norwegians would ever let him train with them, but I hope he at least had that conversation. Re: Sam Long coaching change [Vertebrae6395] Collins Cup was also a poor performance but not one Im too worked up over. I am trying to make sure I can connect and give the fans and people a look into my life. Already have an account with us? He cites his biggest competition by name. With risks come rewardsand this one feels like a move that will yield fruit far into the future. Nous contacter 55 avenue de Lattre de Tassigny, 33700 Mrignac samtriraid@gmail.com On his love for triathlon: I love the sport. Calf muscle pull or tear? But then at other races, Ironman Tulsa is a great example, I got so caught up in, Oh, this is what everyone else is doing, and then instead of playing my own race, Im basically racing someone elses race. Get the digital edition of Triathlon for your chosen platform: This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. For me the length of the top tube has been quite nice. And just the ease of adjusting, like how the fork works like a regular road bike, its just great for travel. Its been brilliant having DT Swiss on board as well for wheels, particularly with their new ARC disc that was just released. Ive never gotten so many compliments on a bike in my entire life as Ive gotten in the two weeks Ive been riding it. Taught to him by his mother, who is a psychologist, Sam learned to hone his mindset at a young age. It feels a little like racing in his own backyard. 01 Mar 2023 00:51:01 i said in the other thread that going totally solo, if that's his plan, doesn't seem like a great idea for sam. On that day, he finished second only to Norwegian juggernaut Gustav Iden. 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 kind of puts my back up against the wall, but in a good way. In a short time he has . And so Trek was what I wanted to be on, Long says. I knew if I didnt get the first 400 meters of the swim right my entire race could be over right there. '23 World Triathlon Championship Series. Youre an icon if you can ride for Trek. He should find a swim coach and learn how to swim. If I miss your communication I'll get back to you as soon as I can. 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. 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. I don't know why there would be a relationship there other than coach/athlete discussion. Over the next few years Long took to a variety of different start lines, including running races, mountain bike events, time trials and Xterra. 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. 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. 17years Military Experience with Regular and TA Units. And the hydration system is like integrated hydration without the hassle of integrated hydration. 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. For athletes, we make it easy to connect with the right coach, whether you're a beginner triathlete, seasoned age grouper, or blooming professional. Because he slotted in between two riders who were 12 m apart, he technically entered the draft zone of another athlete, which is why the official gave him the penalty. One day, you decide to skip the hour-long practice and, instead, go to the movie theater, which has an admission fee of $9. Endurance Lives Here. Bike: 90km (56 miles) Run: 21km (13.1 miles) Average finish times: 4-8 hours. transition-DOT-area-AT-slowtwitch-DOT-com. 2023 World Triathlon Para Cup Abu Dhabi. Thankfully the PTO and Challenge have instituted a 20 meter draft rule which essentially gets rid of any benefits. An Instagram post read: The BIG news is out! 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. 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. Besides coaching triathletes, he has coached high school cross country, track, and club . High Performance Coach. In effect this means I have decreased some of the base miles on the bike in order to bring the other 3 up. 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 was suffering at the point and worried about fading. I think I meant a dessert after every meal. Sam Laidlow is a world-famous French triathlete who has competed in some of the most prestigious races in the world. Ha, definately some recognisable footsteps there. 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. Ive never gotten so many compliments on a bike in my entire life as Ive gotten in the two weeks Ive been riding it. By 2019, Sam was in his fourth year as a pro and learned many lessons along the way. '23 Major Games. They haven't been to any of the same races and they are in two different continents. In a lot of ways, its a status. Its kind of a no-frills approach and a dungeon vibe but it inspires me to do work. 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. Long: I dont know. So overall pretty decent but as most pros there is the search for the balance in training volume and racing volume. Whats interesting is, I would actually describe myself more as quietly confident. Sam Long: Stealing my punch line. So, to me its become the norm of how to race. He's the current 70.3 Worlds Silver Medalist; has won two Ironmans, and seven middle. By entering your details, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions and privacy policy. Long doesn't hide his confidence. transition-DOT-area-AT-slowtwitch-DOT-com. I remember Cam Wurf and Lionel Sanders used to call people out for refusing to take a pull. I eat healthy and eat a lot. 5 rides a week. Comme pour les autres disciplines, l'entrainement est structur tout au long de l'anne pour atteindre les objectifs d't. When its just my camera guy and me, and sometimes just the camera, it feels like Im just speaking with myself. "It just felt like the right fit," said Sam Long about his connection with Endure IQ coach Dr. Dan Plews. And then as far as the technical details of the bike, Im really liking the IsoSpeed decoupler on the bumpy roads. Sam is currently training for the 2021 IMMD. How much did that performance help your mindset? Likes. 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. On the run, I executed what I was prepared to and was for sure the second strongest guy out there - after Gustav. About those two performances: Collins Cup and Ironman 70.3 World Championships in St. George were interesting contrasts. How? It is likely one is either riding over or under their ability level. When things go wrong, 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. Join Outside+ to get access to exclusive content, 1,000s of training plans, and more. ST: What about low points? . His approach sure works for some people. Breakfast and lunch are usually very similar a combination of either eggs, bread, cereal, oatmeal, smoothies, or a sandwich. It kind of puts my back up against the wall, but in a good way. 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. The paint job I got, its beyond amazing. ???? How long to recover from a calf heart attack. Longs decision to train himself got off to a winning start at IRONMAN 70.3 Indian Wells earlier this month. ST: Can you talk about the race? 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. Triplet. 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. I take it back. "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. I was part of the Endure IQ squad (Dan Plus coaching company) and followed their training plans for a little while. '23 Para triathlon World Cups. 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. My day was basically completely mediocre. Being an American with Trek, it's the most perfect thing to me. I guess its maybe not even just in triathlon, but in any sport. 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. 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. Sam Long has revealed he has parted company with coach Ryan Bolton and is now coaching himself. It's October - go swim (monthly fish thread), For the Fish: Ankle Flexibility and Kick Free vs Back. He can dress them up as "life experiences" but his stock has definitely gone down. 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. Sam Long - Psychology Major, and professional triathlete - University of Colorado Boulder | LinkedIn Sam Long CU Boulder Grauate/Professional Triathlete/Cycling Instructor/Aspiring Coach and. in Physiology & Pschology. While Long admits, even with the financial incentives not to race in Hawaii, it was still a tough choice, he acknowledges this is a smart, considered decision that will more than likely pay off for him in the longer termand also pave the way for more pros to follow his lead. American fan favourite Sam Long was given a five-minute penalty, and there was some question as to what exactly the penalty was for. There is no financial incentive to race Konaand until such time that Ironman changes their approach to incentivize pros to go, well, I would rather take the view of which organizations and races are showing they value me? Dont get me wrong, even with this in mind, I still felt the pressure to race Kona, but the financial incentives of both the PTO and Challenge Family races allowed me to justify the decision and ultimately do what is right for me.. And last month, he won back-to-back at the 70.3-distance Bear Lake Brawl. 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.. 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? He battles through to start and finish the race but can only manage 15th, with the unfortunate event taking its toll. I think I may need to work out more.Sam: At least one every day. So just that output of energy for me right before a race was an important thing to minimize. It just helps absorb a little bit of that shock. And man, I tell you, I go back and forth between the two. 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. But at the age of 18 he tore his MCL in a skiing accident. I had thought it would be Jan, Lionel, Me. Sam set a new KOM on the Mt. Since then, the bike has felt great! Hip Labrum Repair - How long did yours last? For some athletes, this is maybe no problem, but long overseas travel is hard on me. [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.. I think I thrive off that pressure. 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. And then we got into transition and everyone else dropped me in the first mile. Any Canadians with/had a hip labral tear here? In a lot of ways, its a status. 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! Longs results suggest that his approach is working. ST: Are Freeloaders a common issue, or is that mostly a nuisance at bigger races? 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. How would you rate that season? 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. Its taken a lot of hard work. And, aged 26, Long has youth on his sideand speed. But as his Mikael shifted his own athletic focus to triathlon, his coaching focus soon followed suit. The just recently turned 26-year-old racked up wins at the full-length Ironman Coeur dAlene and Ironman 70.3 Boulder. I like that its part of building your brand, but also pushing yourself in races, too. He is the current 70.3 Worlds Silver Medalist, has won two Ironmans, and eight middle distance races. 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 Unlike other triathlon coaching courses, the IMU program is 100% online, and is accessible from your computer or tablet. On hilly and rolling courses it is less. ST: Talk about your diet? Same Day Coach Responsiveness. He has had a string of immature decisions in 2022. He is the current 70.3 Worlds Silver Medalist, has won two Ironmans, and five 70.3's. . 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. But a period of rest and recuperation is now on the cards for him. I've seen clues but nothing certain. 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. Its not like you get the bike and if it doesnt work for you, then youre doomed to be uncomfortable. Sports Hernia/Inguinal Disruption Surgery. - Sam Long: "Yes, I was hit by a car earlier today" Why do you think your level of openness is uncommon among many triathletes? 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 though his open-book policy is partly a function of his personality, it also helps him on race days. We talk about: Racing the Commonwealth Games on home soil as a 20 year old How he supported himself over the winter delive Of ASU's 38 student-athletes, just 10 return from last year's squad. Media. '23 Arena Games Triathlon. 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.
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