Yo Yo Yo! Here is my race recap from Texas 70.3. Follow Sam on Instagram: / Strava: / strava Website: www.samgolong.c... Video by Kenny Withrow: / nokoastvisuals / itskennywithrow
Honestly unreal performance in Texas brother- no need to beat yourself up about the swim it'll come. You're still so young so to be in contention in a field like that is just unreal. Your consistency and energy is such a motivation, keep climbing king.
Impressive performance, have to admit I found you a bit irritating when I first came across you on an LS video recently but I take it back having watched a few of your uploads. Keep up the good work.
@@SamYoYoYoLong Just be you, if that is being excited and promoting races and competition all the power to you. It's all in good fun. Definitely keep triathlon interesting. And if there comes a time when you decide that it isn't your thing then that's fine too.
I've enjoyed following you since the end of last year. You are helping to keep triathlon relevant and interesting. True competition elevates everyone so keep the fire burning!
Sam, too much energy in beating yourself up. You are the greatest triathlete for your age, you the best! Your time is coming... you the next Mark Allen!
Who was saying you and Lionel don't get along? I follow both your channels and thought you both always came across as great mates who share some competitive banter. Your interactions are some of the best parts of the channels
1. Awesome race, awesome comeback. I couldn’t believe you caught up to the lead pack on the bike. Simply spectacular. 2. I was hoping for some smack talk with Joe Skipper in T2 since he dropped that “Big Princess” line on you. Embrace your role, Bug Unit.....you are the guy that everyone could eventually love to hate. Everyone watching has their guy or girl they are really rooting for. What we need is that guy or girl that everyone roots AGAINST! You can feast off of their hatred! 3. I love the way you casually talk about legal drafting. It’s like the thing that no one wants to admit......it’s annoying that Ironman and others pretend that 10 meters is non drafting for pro riders. 4. Keep up the “YO Yo Yo”.......imagine it now.....you are coming down the final stretch in Kona in 1st place to a chorus of “Yo Yo Yo” chanting fans. Let’s get everyone to talk like the kid who grew up on “the hard streets of Boulder”. 5. I am a Sanders fan first, but you made a great impression in the run up to Challenge Daytona. I have been following you ever since. Keep up good content and always get those race recaps out so we can hear the real story.
Thanks for all these awesome points! The kid that grew up on the hard streets of Boulder 😂😂. I agree with everything you said. Embracing who and what I stand for Is the most important thing
I have faith in you Sam! Great race you dug deep and fought through adversity and that alone is something to put in your cookie jar. Continue to work relentlessly on your fitness and you will be on top of that podium - I'm rooting for you! 🏆
Honestly I thought your race was done after the swim but watching my tracker and seeing you chew thru the field hats off!! You should be really proud of that effort!
Nothing like some good spirited rivalry to make the sport more compelling. I love the content many of you are putting out. Hoping it leads to bigger sponsorships and ultimately raising the profile of the sport.
I didn't think there was any beef between you and Lionel. Just friendly banter to rib each other. Almost brotherly poking to push each other. You are doing great Sam, obviously way better than this middle of the packer.... just doing the same race but getting into the right swim group would change the whole race for you. YOU GOT IT!
Sam, I appreciate you taking the time to take a photo with me after your bike was worked on this past Saturday. You are the real deal and it was a pleasure to have been in the same race as you.
Well fought !. Now we just need a rule update to better reward the hard work on the bike :-). It's great to see more athletes letting people in. People like you, Lionel, Eric, Paula and Talbot are doing so much for the sport. Thank you for the content !
Yo, yo, yo brings excitement to the sport, just be you Sam, the banter is mint, Lional loves it. More people watch the race's because it's hyped up. Look forward to your upcoming events! YO,YO,YO!
Yoyoyo! Keep this sh!t up. I love the content and to all the people saying "don't be so hard on yourself". Guys he is on his way to being the best in the world at a brutal endurance sport, of course he is hard on himself, he is not sulking he is driven, in my humble opinion of course. I love seeing the top 3 at IMTX 70.3 all being from and/or training out of my home state AZ. Get it! 🏜️
Creating the balance between three disciplines plus strength, nutrition and the elements etc is a tough gig. Analysing and improving is what great triathletes do.. keep going strong.
It’s been awesome to see your progress and love your attitude. Amazing race after that swim. I am 6’5 and 183 lbs when racing and I always say I am at such a disadvantage but seeing you do what you do gives me hope. Flat fast courses definitely work better for us bigger guys :) The most interesting and appreciated point was how you said once you caught the group you went from 330-350 to 260-280. Seems like so many talk about the drafting benefits but very few have put numbers to it in an actual race. I hope a 15 or 20M draft rule gets put into place. I know this can’t work well logistically but even allowing for two lanes of bikers so the race can be still a little bunched without the drafting benefits.
Awesome job in Texas! Your swim will come don’t dwell on it! Loved tracking you and the other pro athletes hopefully Ironman will get you guys some real coverage at St. George! Can’t wait to see how you do the rest of the season.
very strong job done! certainly mentally! Conclusion: don't crack in your mind, you never know what race still has in its sleeves before you reach the finish!
Yoyoyo, so impressive that you were able to come from behind like that to go to the front of the field on the bike. Keep it up, cant wait to hear how you do in Tulsa.
You have a long career ahead of you Sam.. Keep up the consistency and I can honestly see you etch your name in the history of Triathlon one day! Also it's great to have guys like you with a bit of personality in the sport, makes it exciting to follow!
Admired the hard work, and they didn’t Rome on day one. You will for sure get better on the water. As an age grouper, we strive to get to your level. Love the humble honesty as well. BTW... yo yo yo
Great to see the development in tri and all the athletes sharing their experiences. Makes watching the races super exciting! good luck in st.george (as someone who is 6`5 myself I relate to you running and biking more than when I see Lionel with his hobbit legs :D ) great race big unit!!!
Nice attitude Sam! Thanks for your thoughts. You are such a good example of a great athlete and good person! I wish you all the best and I belive in your performance. Stay motivated and confident, because soon you will be the best! 😀🤘
a great warrior hides underneath his skin, doesnt always know it, doesnt always show it, but it there awaiting its moment.... a we will witness when it rises
Hats off to you Sam!!! have you had decided stay put on the back of that bike train, pretty sure the final podium would be different! devil is on the details!!!
Hey Sam, you're beast! You do a 24 mile run and 135 bike ride just a few days after this race lol I'll be racing St George too - hope to see you there!
I have the same shoes. How do you rubber band them to your bike for t1? If you do not, can someone answer that? Also, great to see you race again in person. Personally, I thought the run course was silly. However, each Ironman run course brings its own challenges.
You all Draft on the Bike anyways (* and it's apparently 100% allowed *) - so WHY are you taking BIG pulls??? It's a Crit race so just sit in. Fyi, your fine at swimming... Watt bomb to get in the bike group then just SIT in. It's a Runners World.
I agree but sadly I had to burn soo many matches to get into the right group. I got into the lead group at 1:40m into the bike. If I hadn't had to burn those matches it would have been amazing to see what I could do
Honestly unreal performance in Texas brother- no need to beat yourself up about the swim it'll come. You're still so young so to be in contention in a field like that is just unreal. Your consistency and energy is such a motivation, keep climbing king.
agree ! just afraid that he want it to mch and will ger injured! hope not
Impressive performance, have to admit I found you a bit irritating when I first came across you on an LS video recently but I take it back having watched a few of your uploads. Keep up the good work.
I myself would say I was irritating on some of his race week videos. Thanks for giving me a second chance
Respect. It’s nice to see your humble side from time to time 🤙🏼✊🏼
I agree. Perhaps sometimes my confidence brash side is shown. But ultimately I'm just trying to get better
@@SamYoYoYoLong Just be you, if that is being excited and promoting races and competition all the power to you. It's all in good fun. Definitely keep triathlon interesting. And if there comes a time when you decide that it isn't your thing then that's fine too.
Sam you put a awesome race,the sport without all you guys will be boring. Thanks for the recap. Keep grinding bro YOYOYOYOYOYO🤘 from Puerto Rico.
PURA VIDA Baby!!!
I've enjoyed following you since the end of last year. You are helping to keep triathlon relevant and interesting. True competition elevates everyone so keep the fire burning!
Sam, too much energy in beating yourself up. You are the greatest triathlete for your age, you the best! Your time is coming... you the next Mark Allen!
Well said !!
Who was saying you and Lionel don't get along? I follow both your channels and thought you both always came across as great mates who share some competitive banter. Your interactions are some of the best parts of the channels
Thanks. I agree. That's my perspective exactly
Awesome time seeing you on the run and come first off the bike!
1. Awesome race, awesome comeback. I couldn’t believe you caught up to the lead pack on the bike. Simply spectacular.
2. I was hoping for some smack talk with Joe Skipper in T2 since he dropped that “Big Princess” line on you. Embrace your role, Bug Unit.....you are the guy that everyone could eventually love to hate. Everyone watching has their guy or girl they are really rooting for. What we need is that guy or girl that everyone roots AGAINST! You can feast off of their hatred!
3. I love the way you casually talk about legal drafting. It’s like the thing that no one wants to admit......it’s annoying that Ironman and others pretend that 10 meters is non drafting for pro riders.
4. Keep up the “YO Yo Yo”.......imagine it now.....you are coming down the final stretch in Kona in 1st place to a chorus of “Yo Yo Yo” chanting fans. Let’s get everyone to talk like the kid who grew up on “the hard streets of Boulder”.
5. I am a Sanders fan first, but you made a great impression in the run up to Challenge Daytona. I have been following you ever since. Keep up good content and always get those race recaps out so we can hear the real story.
Thanks for all these awesome points! The kid that grew up on the hard streets of Boulder 😂😂. I agree with everything you said. Embracing who and what I stand for Is the most important thing
I have faith in you Sam! Great race you dug deep and fought through adversity and that alone is something to put in your cookie jar. Continue to work relentlessly on your fitness and you will be on top of that podium - I'm rooting for you! 🏆
Thanks 👍👍👍👍
Honestly I thought your race was done after the swim but watching my tracker and seeing you chew thru the field hats off!! You should be really proud of that effort!
Awesome content. Doing Ironman UK this July and love your drive and commitment. Extremely inspirational alongside Lionel. Keep it up.
Great job Sam. You're still very young in triathlon, you're swim will improve with more work, like you're doing. Best of luck training for St. George
Great job.....yoyoyo......Your bike split was amazing.
Don't be too hard on yourself Sam, that was a tough field and did well, your time will come, keep grinding
6:40 Moving big unit mass isn’t easy moving around them turns 😂
Nothing like some good spirited rivalry to make the sport more compelling. I love the content many of you are putting out. Hoping it leads to bigger sponsorships and ultimately raising the profile of the sport.
I didn't think there was any beef between you and Lionel. Just friendly banter to rib each other. Almost brotherly poking to push each other. You are doing great Sam, obviously way better than this middle of the packer.... just doing the same race but getting into the right swim group would change the whole race for you. YOU GOT IT!
Love the big unit the banter , every sports needs these big personalities . All of these guys awesome & superhuman !!
Great race. Very strong. Solid race.
Yo Yo Yo.... you are so good for the sport. You and Lionel are making it exiting ! I also love Eric, Paula and Heather J. My top 5!
Love to see how Lionel and you motivate each other! Keep diggin’
Solid bike split Sam!! 🔥🔥🔥 Congrats on the race!
Sam, I appreciate you taking the time to take a photo with me after your bike was worked on this past Saturday. You are the real deal and it was a pleasure to have been in the same race as you.
yoyoyoyoyo, really inspiring to see your comeback at this race. Lets put some fire in St. George!
Well fought !. Now we just need a rule update to better reward the hard work on the bike :-).
It's great to see more athletes letting people in. People like you, Lionel, Eric, Paula and Talbot are doing so much for the sport.
Thank you for the content !
Keep going Sam and I know guys are pro but remember us age group can only wish to swim that fast 💨
you ARE going to get better in the swim!!! no doubts about that!!!!.... winners NEVER give up and you are one. We are all backing you up!
Sam Long, this guy is a freaking BEAUTY!!! Love this content love following this stud seeing him grow and progress
What a performance.
Hey dude. Those last words about Lionel Sanders. Great to hear, makes me respect you even more.
Awesome vid dude! Not gonna lie, never heard of you before, but Sam Long I’m gonna look out for you from now on
Let’s go Sam!!! But you suck at swimming, jk😂. I died laughing so hard when you said that you were at a 2. Minute deficit😂.
low key tho if he can up his swim game he'll be deadly
Yo, yo, yo brings excitement to the sport, just be you Sam, the banter is mint, Lional loves it. More people watch the race's because it's hyped up. Look forward to your upcoming events! YO,YO,YO!
Yoyoyo! Keep this sh!t up. I love the content and to all the people saying "don't be so hard on yourself". Guys he is on his way to being the best in the world at a brutal endurance sport, of course he is hard on himself, he is not sulking he is driven, in my humble opinion of course.
I love seeing the top 3 at IMTX 70.3 all being from and/or training out of my home state AZ. Get it! 🏜️
YOyoYO baby ! extremly proud, the work will pay of ! continue grinding! LEEEZZZZZZZZZ GET IT
The fact that you want to improve so badly is the reason that you will, you got this!!
Creating the balance between three disciplines plus strength, nutrition and the elements etc is a tough gig. Analysing and improving is what great triathletes do.. keep going strong.
I predict you’ll be in the first front swim pack at St George!!! Congrats on fastest Bike/Run combo!! Stay Positive Sam!! Yo Yo Yo! 👍😁🚴🏻♂️
It’s been awesome to see your progress and love your attitude. Amazing race after that swim.
I am 6’5 and 183 lbs when racing and I always say I am at such a disadvantage but seeing you do what you do gives me hope. Flat fast courses definitely work better for us bigger guys :)
The most interesting and appreciated point was how you said once you caught the group you went from 330-350 to 260-280.
Seems like so many talk about the drafting benefits but very few have put numbers to it in an actual race.
I hope a 15 or 20M draft rule gets put into place. I know this can’t work well logistically but even allowing for two lanes of bikers so the race can be still a little bunched without the drafting benefits.
Solid result! Great to see your vulnerability and candidness. Can't wait to see how far you can go!
Wish this race was streamed would have been great to watch, you did really well, love the fun factor and banter you bring to the sport 👊
Awesome job in Texas! Your swim will come don’t dwell on it! Loved tracking you and the other pro athletes hopefully Ironman will get you guys some real coverage at St. George! Can’t wait to see how you do the rest of the season.
It’s exciting to follow your journey. The sport needs the fun and raw enthusiasm your bring. 🤙🏽
We were cheering for you from afar every time we stopped on our long ride. Hope to see you in Tulsa! #HitSquad
See you there!! 🤩🤩
Imagine you could buy exactly the running top he is wearing🔥🔥🔥
That's what we are working on!
How long we talking to being able to buy it?!? And what brand it that tri suit?
@@SamYoYoYoLong that's dope. Unfortunately I am from Germany so it will be difficult to get it, but I will try anyways:)
I am in 👉, Germany btw
You will be the next generation Champion mate! No doubts. Full gasssss!
Thank you Sam for that inspiring performance and for your honesty. You have it all!
Great race and strong run!!!! Fantastic attitude as you’re already on to the next one, keep kicking ass!
very strong job done! certainly mentally! Conclusion: don't crack in your mind, you never know what race still has in its sleeves before you reach the finish!
That performance as a C race and able to continue hard training days later. Can’t wait to see what you do in St. George with a proper taper 🤘🏻
Yoyoyo, so impressive that you were able to come from behind like that to go to the front of the field on the bike. Keep it up, cant wait to hear how you do in Tulsa.
You have a long career ahead of you Sam.. Keep up the consistency and I can honestly see you etch your name in the history of Triathlon one day! Also it's great to have guys like you with a bit of personality in the sport, makes it exciting to follow!
Can’t wait to see you nail the swimming like you said!
Admired the hard work, and they didn’t Rome on day one. You will for sure get better on the water. As an age grouper, we strive to get to your level. Love the humble honesty as well. BTW... yo yo yo
you are the man ! fighting from he back to front ..well done
You are such a funny dude. Always a pleasure to watch your videos and race performances! Yo yo yo!
Great to see the development in tri and all the athletes sharing their experiences. Makes watching the races super exciting! good luck in st.george (as someone who is 6`5 myself I relate to you running and biking more than when I see Lionel with his hobbit legs :D ) great race big unit!!!
You and lionel inspiration to me to join triathlon team. Yoyoy
Well done. Great sportsmanship too
“I suck at swimming” you are sounding like Lionel now
yes is it a sign he is going to improve like lionel ?
Nice attitude Sam! Thanks for your thoughts. You are such a good example of a great athlete and good person! I wish you all the best and I belive in your performance. Stay motivated and confident, because soon you will be the best! 😀🤘
Can’t to cheer for you in St. George, I’ll be watching for the pink flash as I’m starting off on my bike leg!
😃 Great Race Sam..Solid Performance buddy 🤛✌
Such a great character in the scene!! You’re right up there with the best it’s just a matter of time
Well done
We believe in you, Sam!
Sensational dude! U r the future of Tri!
The sport needs a sam long. So many pros keep it close to the chest. Big fan of the sam
dude you’re young, your greatness is still ahead of you!
a great warrior hides underneath his skin, doesnt always know it, doesnt always show it, but it there awaiting its moment....
a we will witness when it rises
Hats off to you Sam!!! have you had decided stay put on the back of that bike train, pretty sure the final podium would be different! devil is on the details!!!
It was not the result you wanted but still, congrats on the come back after a tough swim! It was nice to see you on the race course, keep it up man!
I'm looking forward to seeing you in Tulsa. It will be my first triathlon!
Build, build , build....good job!
Can't wait to see what you do in St. George!!
Hey Sam, you're beast! You do a 24 mile run and 135 bike ride just a few days after this race lol I'll be racing St George too - hope to see you there!
Nice job Sam! Looking forward to seeing you in Tulsa! #wattieinkhitsquad
Keep calm Sam. You will have a great future. Just keep calm and work on your weakness
Still impressive times!
great race. tactics in bike is important tho
Of course...I did the only tactics that were available to me because of my bad swim to try and win the race.
"on land race" 😂😂😂😂Time for a duathalon maybe????
Haha definitely not. I am loving the challenge and process of improving the swim
yo yo yo see you in St. George
Good job. Well done !
Was a great race!
Fantastic race dude!
Hey Sam, really amazing. I love to follow you.
One question: Which crank length do u use?
Greetings from Switzerland 🇨🇭
I see u doing big things in this sport, just keep it up
Great race!
Great race Sam!!
Well done bro...
Yo yo yo!
hopeful @IM 70.3 St. George but 6 sec short for the win.
I have the same shoes. How do you rubber band them to your bike for t1? If you do not, can someone answer that? Also, great to see you race again in person. Personally, I thought the run course was silly. However, each Ironman run course brings its own challenges.
C+ my ass. Trust me when I say "shots fired" and that was a BIG performance and message......
i believe in you BigUnit.
I was here to reply yo yo yo
Yoyoyo!!!!!
You all Draft on the Bike anyways (* and it's apparently 100% allowed *) - so WHY are you taking BIG pulls??? It's a Crit race so just sit in. Fyi, your fine at swimming... Watt bomb to get in the bike group then just SIT in. It's a Runners World.
I agree but sadly I had to burn soo many matches to get into the right group. I got into the lead group at 1:40m into the bike. If I hadn't had to burn those matches it would have been amazing to see what I could do
yoyoyo