Triathlete Magazine on Twitter: "- Winter Triathlon National Champs Cam still calls people out and Lionel doesnt when Cam gets on the tri bike. It was only three weeks in between the two races, but I did three or four open water race simulations in between. I didnt care one bit what anyone else was doing. Create a personalized feed and bookmark your favorites. 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. 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. 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After a disappointing 19th at the Worlds in October and a 10th at Ironman Arizona in November, Long chalks up his second 70.3 win of the year. After feeling and seeing peak fitness in my metricsafter months of work, cancelling Christmas and so much focusI nearly lost it all.. Everything has been super-structured, disciplined and focussed. I take it back. I love the new Speed Concept, and the first thing I have to mention is the paint job. 2023 World Triathlon Championship Series Abu Dhabi. And my first high end mountain bike was a Gary Fisher, which was owned by Trek. Pippa Middleton's seven-month-old daughter Rose 'has been christened Triathlon Today: Your News, Our Passion. Sam Long is finding his legs on the new Trek Speed Concept. Sam Long didn't take a conventional route into triathlon, but he's been making waves ever since. Dont hate the player, hate the game - and hopefully we can modify the IM rules like the other bodies have done. Long: I rarely ever think, Oh, I need to try and market myself in this way. I just be myself and try to let that come out. 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. We say: Sampdoria 1-1 Salernitana. Thats what I want to do, and I want Trek to be a part of that journey. Pro triathletes will be doing half triathlon in about three hours and 45 minutes. TriathlonHealth - Athlete Breakdown: Who is Sam Laidlow? Tweets & replies. Its challenging for me but something I am having to embrace. Ive gotten used to switching bikes as Ive ridden 5 different bike frames since 2019. The just recently turned 26-year-old racked up wins at the full-length Ironman Coeur dAlene and Ironman 70.3 Boulder. I have two full Kickr setups with CLIMBS, HEADWINDS, a desk, and a TV for Zwift or to catch up on YouTube. I normally dont really feel like I need to tell people my goals. The series, which combines elements of road- and mountain-biking (mostly of riding over unpaved, non-technical roads) will run from May through October and feature races in California, Colorado, Illinois, Michigan, Nebraska, New Jersey, and . Thats probably been my favorite feature of the bike. Unlimited Coach Communication Via Phone / Video / Email / Text. I remember my first bike being a Trek. ???? Train smarter, race faster, and crush your tri goals. I normally dont really feel like I need to tell people my goals. By his own admission, one of his best performances was the silver he secured at the 2021 Ironman 70.3 World Championship in St George. https://www.instagram.com/rce=ig_web_copy_link, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIJoXrnH7i8. Long: Probably the biggest lesson going into 70.3 worlds was just stay focused on yourself and dont let the media and all this other stuff distract you. Battle of the frames: Felt IA 10 vs IA 1? Long: It was great. I am trying to make sure I can connect and give the fans and people a look into my life. Seven-month-old Rose, Pippa's third child with her husband, financier James . 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. 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. The other runs are either off the bike or standalone but all around 7-minute per mile pace. Sam Long has revealed he has parted company with coach Ryan Bolton and is now coaching himself. Breakfast from Kona 2020; . ST: Are Freeloaders a common issue, or is that mostly a nuisance at bigger races? Byron Bay based Reed is coaching the Sydneysider Appleton via . Recently, I was able to switch the standard cockpit out with my 51 Speed Shop cockpit. Whats interesting is, I would actually describe myself more as quietly confident. 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. When things go wrong, he addresses them head on. Podcast 206: Sam Long, Professional Triathlete on Being Ultra based on what i've seen and heard from him this year, i think he'd benefit a lot from a steady coach and from some sport psych. There is an occasional cold day, but the weather is zero factor in getting outside or not here. On the bike, I had to do a lot of work early on to get a good position. Collins Cup was also a poor performance but not one Im too worked up over. Hes coached by Craig Kirkwood and has been for a while. Sam: Yes, my support system has really started to look like my dream roster with Trek coming on board as the bike sponsor. 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. Yo, Yo, Yo! He should find a swim coach and learn how to swim. 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. 03 Mar, 2023. I had to pass several large groups of riders, and everyone tried to get a free ride! But we train 30 hours a week and a lot of those hours are alone on the bike. 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. 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. Combined with that he was very personable and realising that training and top performance doesnt happen exclusively in a sports science lab. ST: Talking about other bodies, what are your thoughts in terms the Collins Cup and your day there? Sam Long highlights stacked men's field at Clash Miami - Triathlon 03 Mar, 2023. 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. Lemmon KOM, leaving Team Timex for my own sponsors and so much more. There are currently three levels of certification starting at Level I and Level III being the most advanced. Sam set a new KOM on the Mt. Online Triathlon Coaching | Match with a Virtual Triathlon Coach Ironman clarifies Sam Long penalty at Ironman 70.3 World Championship Spread the cost and pay just 3.50 per issue when you subscribe via Direct Debit. Total distance riding is around 300 miles a week. My training will however ramp up in intensity as we get closer to the race. Ive never gotten so many compliments on a bike in my entire life as Ive gotten in the two weeks Ive been riding it. Athletes - Zoot Sports In a lot of ways, it's a status. Calf muscle pull or tear? 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 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. Sam Long: Q&A with Tri Club San Diego - Babbittville 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. When he wins, he shows his joy. ST: Talk about your training and how a typical week is structured in terms of what you do right now? By entering your details, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions and privacy policy. About those two performances: Collins Cup and Ironman 70.3 World Championships in St. George were interesting contrasts. Some coaches have a "respectful" down period between the previous coach out of respect and/or remove from "poaching" drama. Right now the week looks roughly like: 8 swims a week hitting around 30,000 yards a week. Endurance Lives Here. 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). I am a full-time triathlon coach, founder of Scientific Triathlon, and host of the top-rated podcast That Triathlon Show. [, Re: Sam Long coaching change [Tribike53] He completed the 21.2-mile climb n 1:15.40 averaging 404 watts during his bid. If I feel hungry - I eat. Sam Ehlinger faces life's next chapter - ESPN.com [, Re: Sam Long coaching change [Diabolo] 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. Preventing Iliac Artery Endofibrosis - Cycling Overuse Injuries. He has been coaching triathlon and other athletes for over 9 years. But it was also that all the Trek bikes Ive ever ridden were such great bikes. Accueil | SAM TRIATHLON RAID 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. 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 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 PMd Sam to ask but he hasn't responded. Likes. likes it). 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. Obviously the race determines the calibre of what that requires so it takes more to win a PTO Major than, say CLASH Miami.. 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. With all this said though I was able to get 2nd at 70.3 Worlds without playing the pack game. In a lot of ways, its a status. 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? 175 Following. Yet is felt very hard. 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). 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. Re: Sam Long coaching change [Vertebrae6395] How would you rate that season? Tweets. With risks come rewardsand this one feels like a move that will yield fruit far into the future. Sam Long joined me in front of a full house at the Triathlon Club of San Diego for an in-depth interview. Why do you think your level of openness is uncommon among many triathletes? Sam Long doesnt hide his emotions. ST: Talk about your diet? 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. Sam Long shoots for the moon as he reveals his new coach ST: How much training do you do inside? I just did what I was capable of and got the result that was needed. Triathlon Today: Your News, Our Passion. Is that an extension of your personality, or is part of it self-motivational? It was a fun week, and it was cool to get to know the other top professionals. Illiac Artery Endofibrosis - I've got it. His social media and YouTube pages are an unfiltered look at life as a triathlete, good and bad. 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. Ryan Bolton - Bolton Endurance Long doesn't hide his confidence. Youre an icon if you can ride for Trek. The Passionate Sam Long - Slowtwitch.com He said: "If it was the other way around it might work, but with Kona coming before 70.3 Worlds, that's tough. Long wears his heart on his sleeve. 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. Course Pied Deux sances encadres par l'entraineur sont proposes chaque semaine. Trek is a team and brand youve had your eye on for a long time. I'd love to see Sam use Dan's knowledge and approach so I'm hoping one of them announces a partnership soon. I just had a bad day. View the U23 Men start list for the 2023 Oceania Triathlon Cup and Sprint Championships Devonport in Devonport, Australia on 2023-03-18 [, Re: Sam Long coaching change [Sub17Project] So just that output of energy for me right before a race was an important thing to minimize. Sam: The Collins Cup was a great event to build up the sport. 2023 Americas Triathlon Cup La Paz. 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. I didn't waver from my own race plan. ST: Well, it has been great to see your development and successes since that day.Sam: Thank you! Need a Doctor in the LA/SD area who specializes in Endurance Athletes Platelet-Rich Plasma injections (PRP Injections), High Hamstring Tendinopathy Rehab Protocol. '23 Major Games. 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. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review) By Ryan Collingwood. 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! The Princess of Wales's sister, , 39, however, is not prepared to wait so long for the baptism of her own daughter. Image courtesy of Leanne Handreck. Sometimes the monotony of one sport can get kind of boring, but with triathlon you can explore the trails or you can go on your bike. Sun Devil Baseball Lifts Lid on 2023 Against SDSU It feels a little like racing in his own backyard. Popular Stories Right now I guess its maybe not even just in triathlon, but in any sport. Slideshow Any Canadians with/had a hip labral tear here? Sam Long Is Leading The Next Generation - Triathlete 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. I also eat some dessert every day. There is no indication that Hayden Wilde was ever coached by Plews. Unfortunately his accident ended the streak prematurely I guess its maybe not even just in triathlon, but in any sport. At the 70.3 worlds he got that weird penalty. '23 Continental Cups. Results World Triathlon Organiser of the Iconic Scilly Swim Challenge. Sam Long: "Yes, I was hit by a car earlier today" - Triathlon Today You can unsubscribe at any time. '23 Continental Championships. The other 3 are just aerobic miles. Lock Haven and Clarion have three finalists. Finishes secondby 2secs behind Lionel Sanders in his match-up, but still clocks the fourth fastest time of the day with a 3:12:26. And man, I tell you, I go back and forth between the two. I tried to see if I could maximize my position and find more benefits through professionalized bike fits. >Loyal, trustworthy and responsible he has the ability . It kind of puts my back up against the wall, but in a good way. Its a complicated decision, Long said. PTO's Recent Changes: Who Do They Benefit? Another issue isnt even the riders themselves but having the media and officials on motorbikes that often give huge draft benefits. [, Re: Sam Long coaching change [iron_mike] Trainingpeaks Premium account paid for by me for the duration of your triathlon coaching Ironman clarifies Sam Long penalty at Ironman 70.3 World Championship, Ironman 70.3 World Championship St. George. 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. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Start Lists. American fan favourite Sam Long was given a five-minute penalty, and there was some question as to what exactly the penalty was for. Sam Long, at age 27, is the future of American long-distance racing. Sam Long: Stealing my punch line. My next season ended up being my breakthrough season with 2x70.3 wins and 1xIM wins. Maybe he and Lionel can coach each other since theyre in the same city . Targeting a non-existent problem. And then as far as the technical details of the bike, Im really liking the IsoSpeed decoupler on the bumpy roads. The pro triathlete turned screenwriter entered a triathlon in Costa Rica in a final attempt to raise cash for the film. They can say something negative, but Ive already said it about myself, so youre not going to get to me if Im honest. But to me, its a way of actually getting rid of weakness. A USA Triathlon Certified Coach can help you train smarter, get faster, enjoy the sport even more and remain injury-free. I was part of the Endure IQ squad (Dan Plus coaching company) and followed their training plans for a little while. Sam Long's Trek Speed Concept Pro Bike! - YouTube Sam Long highlights stacked men's field at Clash Miami - Triathlon . At 24 years old, Sam Long is the youngest American professional triathlete to win a full Ironman race (when he was 23). I love to be outside, see new areas, explore new places and do it in different ways. I was suffering at the point and worried about fading. RELATED: The Big Unit Has Big Goals for 2022. I think Sam points out he wants a more scientific approach? And last month, he won back-to-back at the 70.3-distance Bear Lake Brawl. PDF Mentaltraining Im Triathlon Ein Handbuch Fur Prak ; Hartmut Khne I have been swimming 5 quality swims a week. 01 Mar 2023 00:51:01 Babbittville. He finishes first in his age group and 12th among the pros. Not to mention the COVID19 pandemic, a Mt. 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. I didnt have any help [laughs]. Not sure Olav and the Norwegians would ever let him train with them, but I hope he at least had that conversation. Comme pour les autres disciplines, l'entrainement est structur tout au long de l'anne pour atteindre les objectifs d't. [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.. But I wasnt starting fast enough and I wasnt then making the group, and then the group was working together. Twelve races, I kicked it off with the first race of the season there in Miami with a win. But it's in long-course racing where his heart and ambitions - along with his formidable talent - truly lie. Sam Long | Trek Race Shop B.A. The gear you select and how you use it can mean big results--or bigger disappointment. Get access to more than 30 brands, premium video, exclusive content, events, mapping, and more. Find A Coach - USA Triathlon Membership Coaching change for Sam Long as he takes destiny into own hands Kent State, Rider, Central Michigan . - Collins Cup Press Conference: emotional Sam Long takes the stage to . 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. Triathlon News & Notes: What You Missed in February 2023 I like to see racing be totally fair and in the pure essence of non-draft racing. Its kind of a no-frills approach and a dungeon vibe but it inspires me to do work. - Triathlon. And will swimming better mitigate that issue?Sam: Freeloading is definitely an issue in the sport. But I decided that I needed a new change, a change of pace, so I have been coaching myself for the last few weeks. Then take a break for 3 weeks and re-assess things. But since we do not know exactly what him and Ryan do etc. "Yo Yo Yo" Sam Long is mature beyond his years. 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. On that day, he finished second only to Norwegian juggernaut Gustav Iden. transition-DOT-area-AT-slowtwitch-DOT-com. When its just my camera guy and me, and sometimes just the camera, it feels like Im just speaking with myself. And then just the geometry and the ease of adjusting the bike, I think is for me personally, has been great. Should You Use a High-Carb Fueling Plan All the Time? Its what Ive always dreamed. '23 World Triathlon Championship Series. 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. 1999-2023 Slowtwitch, Inc., and Slowtwitch.comReproduction of material from any Slowtwitch.com pagewithout written permission is strictly prohibited. Illiac Artery Endofibrosis - I've got it. Sam has diapers to buy - hope it works for him! @gozwift. 15 Apr 2021. Being based in Boulder, Colorado, he grew up playing a huge range of sports including mountain biking, cross country running, American football and alpine skiing. Meet the man hoping to become the triathlon's first autistic pro But a period of rest and recuperation is now on the cards for him. I also think that it is a terrible decision. 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. 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. ST: What about low points? Hes one of the most refreshing young athletes in the sport. And though his open-book policy is partly a function of his personality, it also helps him on race days. Get the digital edition of Triathlon for your chosen platform: This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. After that, Its the IRONMAN World Championship in St. George which I am ecstatic about! PAMPLONA, Spain: Ez Abde's fine solo goal earned Osasuna a slim 1-0 Copa del Rey semifinal first leg win over . Weve got a lot of time to think about what we want to accomplish [laughs]. Triplet. No BS excuses. 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. Alternatively, lock in for longer and pay 37.99 a year, saving 51%. 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. But we train 30 hours a week and a lot of those hours are alone on the bike. Dinner switches every day. On his love for triathlon: I love the sport. Before that, did you feel you were a racer who worried too much about circumstances or the other competitors around you? How long to recover from a calf heart attack. I just really hope he doesn't start coaching himself. Bike: 90km (56 miles) Run: 21km (13.1 miles) Average finish times: 4-8 hours. Running soon followed and with the first-ever Ironman Boulder set to take place that year (2014), he thought it sounded like a perfect rite of passage for graduating high school. [, Re: Sam Long coaching change [Nick2413] Returning hitters are headlined by Ryan Campos, Jacob Tobias and Ethan Long, who were all named to the All-Pac-12 Preseason Team . By 2019, Sam was in his fourth year as a pro and learned many lessons along the way. 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. I think its mostly an issue in the full distance where because everyone is riding relatively easier and thus huge packs can form. It is off-season, me and Lara [girlfriend and fellow triathlete Lara Gruden] are probably going to Cabo at an all-inclusive resort next week, then going home for family over the holidays, a little ski trip, three weeks totally off. Triathlon Coach. Sam Long: Stealing my punch line. Collins Cup Press Conference: emotional Sam Long - Triathlon Today 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.