I'm selling stock in this guy. 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. I think I may need to work out more.Sam: At least one every day. He has been coaching triathlon and other athletes for over 9 years. 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). Already have an account with us? Affectionately known as the Big Unit due to his 6ft 4in stature, Sam Longs entry into triathlon was far from a conventional one. Popular Stories Right now By 2019, Sam was in his fourth year as a pro and learned many lessons along the way. 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. 3 Private Camp Days at CTS Locations. But a period of rest and recuperation is now on the cards for him. He is a multiple Ironman Champion and has competed in a variety of different competitions and races. Im kind of done with A, B and C races if Im on the start line, Im there to win. I had thought it would be Jan, Lionel, Me. 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. The penalty was for slotting in thats a drafting penalty. So just that output of energy for me right before a race was an important thing to minimize. 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). This meant I had to do a lot of surging to get rid of Freeloaders. And then being an American with Trek, its the most perfect thing to me. 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. sign up for Outside+. *$500 Camp Credit. Its something that everyones gonna get behind because this bike can fit any body type, and you can change the fit easily. Obviously the race determines the calibre of what that requires so it takes more to win a PTO Major than, say CLASH Miami.. 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. 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. 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. 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. Ha, definately some recognisable footsteps there. 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. ST: How is the setup going with the new bike? Long doesn't hide his confidence. Its challenging for me but something I am having to embrace. 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. 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. 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? It gets me motivated. I didn't feel like, 'Oh, I need other people in the race.'. 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. He has had a string of immature decisions in 2022. ST: Talk about your training and how a typical week is structured in terms of what you do right now? Byron Bay based Reed is coaching the Sydneysider Appleton via . I also feel the culture and vibe have shifted. My next season ended up being my breakthrough season with 2x70.3 wins and 1xIM wins. Dinner switches every day. Sam has diapers to buy - hope it works for him! Sam Laidlow is a world-famous French triathlete who has competed in some of the most prestigious races in the world. 2023 Americas Triathlon Cup La Paz. ST: Are Freeloaders a common issue, or is that mostly a nuisance at bigger races? >Loyal, trustworthy and responsible he has the ability . 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. 2 Nutrition Analysis & Consult With Registered Dietitian Every 6 Months. RELATED: The Big Unit Has Big Goals for 2022. Sam Morgan http://sammorgancoaching.com/ Facebook Orlando, FL United States 34746 Coach Bio Unlimited access to me via phone text or email. However, Ive forgiven myself. 03 Mar, 2023. I am not sure if he means simple lactate testing or race prep with a coach present ??? 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: Stealing my punch line. The 26-year-old has been working with Bolton for the last four years but decided that a change of pace was needed. I was part of the Endure IQ squad (Dan Plus coaching company) and followed their training plans for a little while. And the hydration system is like integrated hydration without the hassle of integrated hydration. On the run, I executed what I was prepared to and was for sure the second strongest guy out there - after Gustav. They can say something negative, but Ive already said it about myself, so youre not going to get to me if Im honest. So just that output of energy for me right before a race was an important thing to minimize. 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. Get access to more than 30 brands, premium video, exclusive content, events, mapping, and more. Sam Long has revealed he has parted company with coach Ryan Bolton and is now coaching himself. Slowtwitch approved IT Band rehab? Endurance Lives Here. 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. The following transcript has been edited for clarity and length. Image courtesy of Leanne Handreck. Kent State, Rider, Central Michigan . He is a USAT All American and member of Team USA AG Long Course Team. Its kind of a no-frills approach and a dungeon vibe but it inspires me to do work. ST: What about low points? 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. But it was also that all the Trek bikes Ive ever ridden were such great bikes. '23 World Triathlon Championship Series. 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. I think Sam points out he wants a more scientific approach? Should You Use a High-Carb Fueling Plan All the Time? With risks come rewardsand this one feels like a move that will yield fruit far into the future. I just had a bad day. 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.. Thankfully the PTO and Challenge have instituted a 20 meter draft rule which essentially gets rid of any benefits. 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. B.A. Some coaches have a "respectful" down period between the previous coach out of respect and/or remove from "poaching" drama. 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. My first high end mountain bike was a Gary Fisher, which was owned by Trek. ST: Talk about your diet? 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. At the age of 24 Sam Long is undoubtedly one of the rising stars of triathlon and already has a number of race victories to his name. 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. I think its mostly an issue in the full distance where because everyone is riding relatively easier and thus huge packs can form. Obviously, I do 2-3 hours of strength work inside a week. He announced he's self coaching in the Indian Wells recap video. For me the length of the top tube has been quite nice. 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. 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. If you give me a 1500-meter time trial, I can swim pretty well with most people. A course like that really doesnt suit riding in a group even if saving some energy. Home; Breakfast with Bob. 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. Long: I remember my first bike being a Trek. At times social media and YouTube is hard to get all the right details to come together. Slideshow Sam Long is finding his legs on the new Trek Speed Concept. Unfortunately his accident ended the streak prematurely Sam: Oh geez. But as his Mikael shifted his own athletic focus to triathlon, his coaching focus soon followed suit. I am open to any relocation or remote work including on a . [, Re: Sam Long coaching change [gromaton] Sampdoria are yet to draw any of their seven league games against Salernitana, but that quirk of history may be ended on Sunday as they lack the firepower to . The official 2023 Football Roster for the Colorado Mesa University Mavericks USA Triathlon recently unveiled its Gravel Triathlon Series, a nine-race event that builds to a National Championships on June 2 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. If anyone wants to bet i'm on the UNDER 3.5 wins in 2023. 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. Spread the cost and pay just 3.50 per issue when you subscribe via Direct Debit. He did well, finishing first in his age-group, and the rest, as they say, was history, with his focus quickly turning to triathlon. 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. 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. 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. 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. They haven't been to any of the same races and they are in two different continents. [, Re: Sam Long coaching change [iron_mike] [, Re: Sam Long coaching change [Nick2413] Triathlon Today: Your News, Our Passion. 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 . Anyways, it took around 45 minutes and at this point I found myself riding with Robert Kallin who helped do some work. You've been subscribed to our newsletter. So that race really gave me confidence in my own abilities. 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. 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. Yo, Yo, Yo! I think I thrive off that pressure. I like that. Cam still calls people out and Lionel doesnt when Cam gets on the tri bike. Sam: Im predicting Oceanside to be a very competitive field. 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. Yikes. Join Outside+ to get access to exclusive content, 1,000s of training plans, and more. Ive gotten used to switching bikes as Ive ridden 5 different bike frames since 2019. ST: How much training do you do inside? It's October - go swim (monthly fish thread), For the Fish: Ankle Flexibility and Kick Free vs Back. He is the current 70.3 Worlds Silver Medalist, has won two Ironmans, and eight middle distance races. The pro triathlete turned screenwriter entered a triathlon in Costa Rica in a final attempt to raise cash for the film. In a lot of ways, it's a status. I didn't take his video as he was going to be self coached full time. ST: Recently you added a few new sponsors, including a new bike sponsor. Sam: If Im honest, its been a lot of work. It was a hard race. ???? IRONMAN Coaching Certification Program The IRONMAN Coaching Certification Program is designed to meet the busy schedule of coaches. If I miss your communication I'll get back to you as soon as I can. Returning hitters are headlined by Ryan Campos, Jacob Tobias and Ethan Long, who were all named to the All-Pac-12 Preseason Team . likes it). 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. [, Re: Sam Long coaching change [Engner66] [, Re: Sam Long coaching change [Diabolo] 70.3 St. George in May is maybe equal to my performance in Boulder.