???? Being an American with Trek, it's the most perfect thing to me. sign up for Outside+. The only person I didnt catch on the bike was Gustav Iden, who obviously went on to win because he attacked and got a big lead. 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. This meant I had to do a lot of surging to get rid of Freeloaders. '23 Continental Cups. Its what Ive always dreamed. 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. The other runs are either off the bike or standalone but all around 7-minute per mile pace. So that race really gave me confidence in my own abilities. One of the more muscular ones too. Not recovering IT Band Friction Syndrome!! Sam: Thanks for having me on. Its not like you get the bike and if it doesnt work for you, then youre doomed to be uncomfortable. When youve got eyes on you, you feel like being vulnerable is a weakness. I guess its maybe not even just in triathlon, but in any sport. And the hydration system is like integrated hydration without the hassle of integrated hydration. Re: Sam Long coaching change [Vertebrae6395] [, 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. He is also one of the most entertaining triathletes on the circuit and he has a bright future ahead. With all this said though I was able to get 2nd at 70.3 Worlds without playing the pack game. If you think I like dessert - you should see my girlfriend! ST: How much training do you do inside? Whats interesting is, I would actually describe myself more as quietly confident. A course like that really doesnt suit riding in a group even if saving some energy. 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. Thankfully the PTO and Challenge have instituted a 20 meter draft rule which essentially gets rid of any benefits. Learn about the new (and already world champion) Speed Concept. On the run, I executed what I was prepared to and was for sure the second strongest guy out there - after Gustav. With that in mind, Ironman just posted a video in which it clarified with the days head official as to what happened. The 26-year-old has been working with Bolton for the last four years but decided that a change of pace was needed. 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. 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. So overall pretty decent but as most pros there is the search for the balance in training volume and racing volume. He can dress them up as "life experiences" but his stock has definitely gone down. At 24 years old, Sam Long is the youngest American professional triathlete to win a full Ironman race (when he was 23). Sam Long has revealed he has parted company with coach Ryan Bolton and is now coaching himself. 15 Apr 2021. Ha, definately some recognisable footsteps there. Should You Use a High-Carb Fueling Plan All the Time? Popular Stories Right now 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. 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). 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. Ironman clarifies Sam Long penalty at Ironman 70.3 World Championship, Ironman 70.3 World Championship St. George. 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. I wonder if he actually reached out to Olav like he said he was going to on the How They Train pod. 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! I've seen clues but nothing certain. After a disappointing (by his standards) swim and finish at Collins Cup in August, he dedicated himself to improving his race starts and finished second at the Ironman 70.3 World Championship in St. George last September. 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. So, to me its become the norm of how to race. But I decided that I needed a new change, a change of pace, so I have been coaching myself for the last few weeks. I was really focused on the swim, particularly at the start. 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. [, Re: Sam Long coaching change [Triathletetoth] 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. 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. The One Subscription to Fuel All Your Adventures. Spread the cost and pay just 3.50 per issue when you subscribe via Direct Debit. Sam Long has revealed he has parted company with coach Ryan Bolton and is now coaching himself. His approach sure works for some people. There is no indication that Hayden Wilde was ever coached by Plews. 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. Lemmon climb in Tucson, Arizona earlier in 2020. At only 22 years of age, professional triathlete Sam Long has already been on the podium in Ironman, 70.3, and Xterra races. 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. But to me, its a way of actually getting rid of weakness. 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. It always takes a lot to figure out the exact fit and get all the details sorted. Alternatively, lock in for longer and pay 37.99 a year, saving 51%. Breakfast from Kona 2020; . Yeah, absolutely. Long, 27, recently signed on with Plews, who also coaches 2022 Ironman World Championships winner Chelsea Sodaro, after parting ways with his former coach, Ryan Bolton, elaborating in a YouTube video that "[Plews] is cracking the whip . Long doesnt hide his confidence. And man, I tell you, I go back and forth between the two. Theres a special connection there for Sam and St. George, Bolton said. 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. I just really hope he doesn't start coaching himself. He is a multiple Ironman Champion and has competed in a variety of different competitions and races. Sam Long's Tweets. 2023 World Triathlon Championship Series Abu Dhabi. 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. Some coaches have a "respectful" down period between the previous coach out of respect and/or remove from "poaching" drama. The Princess of Wales's sister, , 39, however, is not prepared to wait so long for the baptism of her own daughter. I went hard and its about making sure my maximum in 2022 is more than in 2021. Sam Long was born on 23 December 1995, making him 27 years old. I don't know why there would be a relationship there other than coach/athlete discussion. Every year after has been more of a breakout year in terms of results and becoming a household name in the very small world of tri. 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 have been swimming 5 quality swims a week. 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. Just talking with him I felt so good because he has a PhD in sports science so he really knows his information. The relationship is still under a month old but the early signs are promising, with Long adding: Im now in my third week with him and its been fantastic. I always looked up to those athletes, like Tim ODonnell, when I was coming up around 16. How would you rate that season? Unlimited Training Plan Adjustments. I think I meant a dessert after every meal. go tubeless they said it will be fun they said. 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). How? 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[, Re: Sam Long coaching change [B_Doughtie] My next season ended up being my breakthrough season with 2x70.3 wins and 1xIM wins. In a short time he has . 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. Maybe he and Lionel can coach each other since theyre in the same city . 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. And last month, he won back-to-back at the 70.3-distance Bear Lake Brawl. 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. Long doesn't hide his confidence. 17years Military Experience with Regular and TA Units. American fan favourite Sam Long was given a five-minute penalty, and there was some question as to what exactly the penalty was for. And, aged 26, Long has youth on his sideand speed. Get the digital edition of Triathlon for your chosen platform: This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Oops, am I supposed to say that? [, 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. And will swimming better mitigate that issue?Sam: Freeloading is definitely an issue in the sport. - Winter Triathlon National Champs crowned in Alaska - Heather Jackson continues ultra adventures - Sam Long picks up a new coach - @USATriathlon unveils a women's-only 15-race triathlon series The biggest triathlon stories to make waves this month . In a lot of ways, its a status. Long wears his heart on his sleeve. 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. My training will however ramp up in intensity as we get closer to the race. Sam Long didn't take a conventional route into triathlon, but he's been making waves ever since. He cites his biggest competition by name. But we train 30 hours a week and a lot of those hours are alone on the bike. When its just my camera guy and me, and sometimes just the camera, it feels like Im just speaking with myself. Recently, I was able to switch the standard cockpit out with my 51 Speed Shop cockpit. 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. 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.