It gets me motivated. And in signing with Trek, he says he is completing a lifelong dream. [, Re: Sam Long coaching change [iron_mike] I also think that it is a terrible decision. But a period of rest and recuperation is now on the cards for him. 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. This meant I had to do a lot of surging to get rid of Freeloaders. Could Cardiac Events in World-Class Athletes Have Lessons for Age-Groupers? 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. Right now the week looks roughly like: 8 swims a week hitting around 30,000 yards a week. Total distance riding is around 300 miles a week. ST: How much training do you do inside? 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. 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). 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. I'm still waiting on a True treadmill. Not sure Olav and the Norwegians would ever let him train with them, but I hope he at least had that conversation. He cites his biggest competition by name. Custom Training Plan. If I feel hungry - I eat. 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. 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. Daily Workout & File Analysis. Image courtesy of Leanne Handreck. Is swimming safe? 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. It kind of puts my back up against the wall, but in a good way. FASTER takes a scientific look at triathlon to see what truly makes you faster-- And then we got into transition and everyone else dropped me in the first mile. 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. 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. But it was also that all the Trek bikes Ive ever ridden were such great bikes. Sam: If Im honest, its been a lot of work. behind Jan Frodeno and Sam Appleton (Credit: James Mitchell/PTO) 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. The One Subscription to Fuel All Your Adventures. Saw his YouTube and wasnt surprised by this. And just the ease of adjusting, like how the fork works like a regular road bike, its just great for travel. It is Ross Ehlinger's Alcatraz triathlon race number, transposed into . I like that. I rarely ever think, 'Oh, I need to try and market myself in this way.' The paint job I got, its beyond amazing. Sam Long didn't take a conventional route into triathlon, but he's been making waves ever since. Home; Breakfast with Bob. The pro triathlete turned screenwriter entered a triathlon in Costa Rica in a final attempt to raise cash for the film. 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. 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. When its just my camera guy and me, and sometimes just the camera, it feels like Im just speaking with myself. By entering your details, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions and privacy policy. He started out as a runner, and running was also his first focus once he got into coaching. Whos Olavs best virtual athlete? Popular Stories Right now A coach could help keep feet on the ground during those vulnerable moments for a young pro wanting to race and train fast and often. Its a complicated decision, Long said. We are starting to see the 70.3 distance becoming as iconic a race (as Kona), Bolton said. 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. He said: "If it was the other way around it might work, but with Kona coming before 70.3 Worlds, that's tough. Jonathan is Editorial Director for TRI247 and RUN247. 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Based upon physiology and physics, it incorporates the most recent studies in running mechanics. ST: How is the setup going with the new bike? 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. Just talking with him I felt so good because he has a PhD in sports science so he really knows his information. High Performance Coach. I can go on about this topic. But as his Mikael shifted his own athletic focus to triathlon, his coaching focus soon followed suit. How would you rate that season? Sign in to manage your newsletter preferences. However, with this year featuring not one, but two, Ironman World Championship races (St. George in May and Kona in October), as well as 70.3 Worlds in St. George just three weeks after Kona (Oct. 28-29), its perhaps not surprising that Long has made the decision he has. And man, I tell you, I go back and forth between the two. 1999-2023 Slowtwitch, Inc., and Slowtwitch.comReproduction of material from any Slowtwitch.com pagewithout written permission is strictly prohibited. Lemmon climb in Tucson, Arizona earlier in 2020. 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. PTO's Recent Changes: Who Do They Benefit? Sam: The Collins Cup was a great event to build up the sport. 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. Sam: The three best efforts from 2021 would be 70.3 Worlds (2nd), Ironman CDA (1st), and 70.3 Boulder (1st) in that order. Hes one of the most refreshing young athletes in the sport. The Collins Cup swim didnt go how you hoped. Interestingly its the same brand I was riding for in 2018, although not in direct contact with Trek. Ive never gotten so many compliments on a bike in my entire life as Ive gotten in the two weeks Ive been riding it. So I was 2:05 back after the swim at St. George, and I was 4:50 back at Collins Cup. 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. 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. 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. Are there any other guys at the top that are self coached? Sam set a new KOM on the Mt. Sam: Yes. 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. You work as an assistant coach on the university basketball team and earn $13 per hour. 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. Looking ahead to the new campaign Long also revealed his first couple of races and a new mindset: Im incredibly stoked about this season and whats going to happen and Ive got my eyes on the moon so to speak theres no reason I cant go big. And then just the geometry and the ease of adjusting the bike, I think is for me personally, has been great. They can say something negative, but Ive already said it about myself, so youre not going to get to me if Im honest. And of course, itll be hard to not be racing Kona when it comes to race day, but when my coach and I looked at my goals for this year and beyond, this really started to make sense. 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). If you give me a 1500-meter time trial, I can swim pretty well with most people. The just recently turned 26-year-old racked up wins at the full-length Ironman Coeur dAlene and Ironman 70.3 Boulder. Triathlon Coach. @gozwift. Likes. I didnt have any help [laughs]. What lessons did you take from that to then improve at St. George three weeks later? I like to see racing be totally fair and in the pure essence of non-draft racing. 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: Can you talk about the race? 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. His social media and YouTube pages are an unfiltered look at life as a triathlete, good and bad. And the hydration system is like integrated hydration without the hassle of integrated hydration. I was suffering at the point and worried about fading. Youre an icon if you can ride for Trek. Breakfast and lunch are usually very similar a combination of either eggs, bread, cereal, oatmeal, smoothies, or a sandwich. Youre an icon if you can ride for Trek.. 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. I didnt care one bit what anyone else was doing. It was only three weeks in between the two races, but I did three or four open water race simulations in between. 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. Its nice to have all the bikes and the indoor training room in the same place. Before that, did you feel you were a racer who worried too much about circumstances or the other competitors around you? Comme pour les autres disciplines, l'entrainement est structur tout au long de l'anne pour atteindre les objectifs d't. Oops, am I supposed to say that? 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. Long: I dont know. Any Canadians with/had a hip labral tear here? Cam still calls people out and Lionel doesnt when Cam gets on the tri bike. In a lot of ways, it's a status. Weve got a lot of time to think about what we want to accomplish [laughs]. It was also a low point ending my season so early but it appears to have been the right decision as I build up now. Returning hitters are headlined by Ryan Campos, Jacob Tobias and Ethan Long, who were all named to the All-Pac-12 Preseason Team . ST: Talking about other bodies, what are your thoughts in terms the Collins Cup and your day there? These mental skills have no doubt served him well in his triathlon career first as an age-grouper and now going into his fourth year as a professional. Its what Ive always dreamed. With all this said though I was able to get 2nd at 70.3 Worlds without playing the pack game. My training will however ramp up in intensity as we get closer to the race. 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. He explained: The biggest change coming into this race after Arizona, I decided that I needed a change in my coaching. I remember my first bike being a Trek. They can say something negative, but Ive already said it about myself, so youre not going to get to me if Im honest. If I miss your communication I'll get back to you as soon as I can. 546 Followers. 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. He is also one of the most entertaining triathletes on the circuit and he has a bright future ahead. He should find a swim coach and learn how to swim. The men's field set to compete at Clash Miami this year is, in a word, stacked. Train smarter, race faster, and crush your tri goals. 17years Military Experience with Regular and TA Units. ST: At 70.3 Worlds you were beaten by the very strong Gustav Iden. I love the new Speed Concept, and the first thing I have to mention is the paint job. Im kind of done with A, B and C races if Im on the start line, Im there to win. 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. 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. And 70.3 has less of an effect than IM. ???? 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. Targeting a non-existent problem. Get the digital edition of Triathlon for your chosen platform: This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. With risks come rewardsand this one feels like a move that will yield fruit far into the future. I have been swimming 5 quality swims a week. Sam: It was a fun race. Organiser of the Iconic Scilly Swim Challenge. There are currently three levels of certification starting at Level I and Level III being the most advanced. No BS excuses. And, aged 26, Long has youth on his sideand speed. Thats probably been my favorite feature of the bike. His recent silver at Kona confirms this. Affectionately known as the 'Big Unit' due to his 6ft 4in stature, Sam Long's entry into triathlon was far from a conventional one. 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. I remember Cam Wurf and Lionel Sanders used to call people out for refusing to take a pull. When he wins, he shows his joy. - Sam Long: "Yes, I was hit by a car earlier today" The other 3 are just aerobic miles. Sam Cardona. ST: As it gets warmer and the season is in full swing, how much will your training change?Sam: I came to Tucson for the winter to train for St. George. ST: Recently you added a few new sponsors, including a new bike sponsor. Long: It was great. I think I meant a dessert after every meal. ST: Well, it has been great to see your development and successes since that day.Sam: Thank you! 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. I wonder if he actually reached out to Olav like he said he was going to on the How They Train pod. Since then, the bike has felt great! In addition, a Youth & Junior Certified Coach has completed the training to work specifically with youth triathletes. I had the worst swim of the last few years, and my bike and run were essentially what I would do on a normal training day. 1999-2023 Slowtwitch, Inc., and Slowtwitch.comReproduction of material from any Slowtwitch.com pagewithout written permission is strictly prohibited. We say: Sampdoria 1-1 Salernitana. Any Canadians with/had a hip labral tear here? Sam Long is an exciting talent and is looking to be the future of American long-distance triathlon! [, Re: Sam Long coaching change [Tribike53] In a lot of ways, its a status. 70.3 St. George in May is maybe equal to my performance in Boulder. 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. 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, Taking on Drafting: Athletes react positively to RaceRanger Challenge Wanaka test, WATCH AGAIN: The finals at Arena Games Triathlon Montreal 2023, Kristian Blummenfelt ruled out of WTCS opener in Abu Dhabi. Long doesnt hide his confidence. Sam Long: Stealing my punch line. Join Outside+ to get access to exclusive content, 1,000s of training plans, and more. 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. [, 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. Obviously, I do 2-3 hours of strength work inside a week. And so Trek was what I wanted to be on. 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. Unlike other triathlon coaching courses, the IMU program is 100% online, and is accessible from your computer or tablet. Breakfast with Bob at the 2018 New York City Triathlon; from Boston; But we train 30 hours a week and a lot of those hours are alone on the bike. 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. The total cost (valued in dollars) of skipping practice and going to the movies (including the opportunity cost of time) is $22 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.. You can unsubscribe at any time. I like that its part of building your brand, but also pushing yourself in races, too. PAMPLONA, Spain: Ez Abde's fine solo goal earned Osasuna a slim 1-0 Copa del Rey semifinal first leg win over . When youve got eyes on you, you feel like being vulnerable is a weakness. One day, you decide to skip the hour-long practice and, instead, go to the movie theater, which has an admission fee of $9. By 2019, Sam was in his fourth year as a pro and learned many lessons along the way. After that, Its the IRONMAN World Championship in St. George which I am ecstatic about! Should You Use a High-Carb Fueling Plan All the Time? I didn't feel like, 'Oh, I need other people in the race.'. Another issue isnt even the riders themselves but having the media and officials on motorbikes that often give huge draft benefits. Illiac Artery Endofibrosis - I've got it. And last month, he won back-to-back at the 70.3-distance Bear Lake Brawl. 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. I knew if I didnt get the first 400 meters of the swim right my entire race could be over right there. Theres a special connection there for Sam and St. George, Bolton said. A lot of people will want to do bothand a lot of people will do bothbut its going to be very, very hard to do both well, he said. An Orlando Sentinel reporter found Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuit Shrimp at a Casselberry . He said: If it was the other way around it might work, but with Kona coming before 70.3 Worlds, thats tough. Mentaltraining im Triathlon - Heiko Ziemainz 2014-02 Underground Secrets to Faster Running - Barry Ross 2005-11-02 High school phenomenon Allyson Felix used this strength training system to run the fastest 200 meters in the world in 2003. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review) By Ryan Collingwood. Sam Long, at age 27, is the future of American long-distance racing. Pro triathletes will be doing half triathlon in about three hours and 45 minutes. An Instagram post read: The BIG news is out! My next season ended up being my breakthrough season with 2x70.3 wins and 1xIM wins. RELATED: The Big Unit Has Big Goals for 2022. Yo, Yo, Yo! TRIATHLON & ENDURANCE PERFORMANCE COACH Mikael is the Founder and Head Coach of Scientific Triathlon, which he started as a blog in 2015. 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. 3 Private Camp Days at CTS Locations. And being an American, Trek has a pretty good pedigree of signing the top American triathletes. 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. And being an American, Trek has a pretty good pedigree of signing the top American triathletes. 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. Yet is felt very hard. Obviously the race determines the calibre of what that requires so it takes more to win a PTO Major than, say CLASH Miami.. Sam: None. Highly motivated and energetic sports focused organiser and planner with experience Worldwide gained as Parachute Regiment Officer, Event Organiser and Triathlon Coach. Most people on here know he has a channel but his channel is boring and he is posting more infrequently. SAM LONG. Its taken a lot of hard work. Longs decision to train himself got off to a winning start at IRONMAN 70.3 Indian Wells earlier this month. Speaking in his post-race update on his YouTube channel (video embedded below), Long admitted he is taking the less is more approach. At only 22 years of age, professional triathlete Sam Long has already been on the podium in Ironman, 70.3, and Xterra races. Create a personalized feed and bookmark your favorites. We talk about: Racing the Commonwealth Games on home soil as a 20 year old How he supported himself over the winter delive 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. He completed the 21.2-mile climb n 1:15.40 averaging 404 watts during his bid. Sam Long, at age 26, shows a bright future for American long-distance racing. He has been coaching triathlon and other athletes for over 9 years. 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. I think I thrive off that pressure. And so Trek was what I wanted to be on. Its something that everyones gonna get behind because this bike can fit any body type, and you can change the fit easily.