Sam's Beginning in Triathlon

[@fabianthaesler1317]

Sam Long. Honest. Confident. Always by himself. This guy will give us a lot of fun and great triathlon sport - now and in future. Thanks for sharing! And all the best for St.G.! :-)

[@sebpig9956]

Probably your best video. Sincere and thoughtful.

[@quengmingmeow]

Sam…..I have openly wished (and encouraged) you to embrace the “villian role” in long course Tri. You absolutely turn on that inner monster during competition, and there’s plenty of people out there that love when you lose. Embrace it!!! Tri needs a villian! Who wants another nice guy? I want to root for the villian! Keep up the hard work, the success, and the trash talk! Love it all!

[@mikejconover]

Love the new music. Going to jam that on race day to pump me up!!! You're going to win St. George!!!! Let's go SAM!! I'll be watching and rooting for you!

[@jamiedilts4609]

Love the theme song! Also really respect that HOW you accomplish what you do is even more important than WHAT you accomplish. Success without integrity is a waste. Keep up the hard work, the positive attitude, and doing what matters most!

[@darkwanderer1504]

awesome music, awesome video, awesome u! keep on rocking!

[@harryblock1547]

Best video yet - good luck!

[@jensmith2115]

Great song!!!!!:) we love it!

[@lekcindr]

Been diggin your videos man. I'm a new fan (as of the last handful of months or so). Not really fully back ingrained into the triathlon world but your videos are starting to get me back into it as a fan. I just really like the behind the scenes stuff on endurance athletes and you do a really good job with your videos. Thanks to you and Andy Shepard. (I'm gonna pick on your foot strike though;) #midfootforefoot #poppinoffthebiglevers PS- Pretty sick music as well. Well done by Andrew Schiff

[@troycollett8540]

Only just come across you and your channel this year but I’m loving the content and you are a great athlete

[@sandrobrunner7110]

Great Story Sam! I wish you continuously success!

[@nathanmclain9027]

I raced with you at Bear Lake Brawl and watched you fly by me finishing your run while i was headed out. I could tell at that point that you were having an amazing time regardless of the field and weather. So fun to watch you evolve as a Pro.

[@dianes.1909]

The difference between you and 95 percent of the field you race is YOU believe you are the best and you will be! Love your videos Sam. Looking forward to part 2.

[@MarceloG..]

Very cool video. Great idea, thank you!

[@kc-qu2vh]

Good luck! I live in Hurricane Utah. Part of the race is near here.

[@ThysWind]

Good context. Nice to get to know Sam. Keep crushing!

[@saumenbarua1691]

Loved this video keep it coming

[@zsuzsannamarjai6493]

Great story Sam! I’m looking forward to see your future races and crossing my fingers for you! Keep up the great work and let go the negative stuff! 👍🏻☺️

[@bargen44]

Great story Sam. A truly contender for the World Championships at IM St George and 70.3

[@joshputz9918]

Intro is fire! Love the grind Sam! #YOYOYO

[@abeerismail]

I love the opening track! Let me know when that CD drops!

[@ryanking1460]

Sam I love that you do you! You can’t win without that killer spirit! Keep doing what your doing!! Inspiring!!!

[@leondahlin5256]

Great vido!!! we need the going long with sam long song on spotify

[@kevincashatt7040]

Respect! Keep pointing in this direction and you will be there before you know it.

[@radrunning8535]

Thanks for the tips! Help a lot, for sure!

[@mattmitchell8796]

Why is there not a way to download this song

[@SamYoYoYoLong]

There will be (I think)

[@lachlanearnshaw]

Why Australia ? As an Australian just getting into triathlon myself I would of thought the best place to go to make a career of it would be America or Europe. I’m curious what made you want to come here ?

[@SamYoYoYoLong]

I think wherever we are there is always a place that captivates are imagination. I grew up in Boulder which is a great place for triathlon. Mostly going to Australia was great because I was away from home and all the comfort. Noosa is pretty rad

[@AJ5dude]

Great to hear about your history and how you have come up. Any tips for doing a back to back race(two weekends in a row)? Rooting for you at St George!

[@rogerc23]

Back to back Ironman?

[@AJ5dude]

@@rogerc23 No its an olympic then a 70.3 but they will be my first triathlons ever. So wondering on how to recover and be ready again in a week

[@rogerc23]

@@AJ5dude well my advice for what it’s worth is after the Olympic make sure you are eating the best recovery foods, which are obviously low inflammation food like a wide variety of vegetables, fruits grains and beans and make sure you recover your protein levels right after the race. A big greens shake would help. Then in terms of workouts you want to be doing shorter stints but still pretty good intensity. This is a classical tampering type of workout for the week leading up to 70.3. Oh a good video on 70.3 tapering was done by Triathlon Taren. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zl7HpaShiK6ja5Y

[@AJ5dude]

@@rogerc23 Thanks Roger!

[@haydencoward1157]

Epic Intro

[@johnb3ic317]

Wow, great story. Good luck in stg

[@brandonnielsen694]

Just curious, why Australia??

[@desmondyap5391]

YO YO YO. this dude got an OST already. I hope it's on spotify. Sam long is the next big thing

[@newyorknewyork007]

amazing video

[@SamYoYoYoLong]

Thanks

[@cadenmcquhae8914]

True inspiration, let all your hard work back up everything and prove all the doubters wrong. Yo Yo fuckin Yo.

[@arnasmalakas1214]

Nice interview! Go Sam!

[@juanperez-mm8ml]

This was fire 🔥 sam

[@normanbayvel8727]

U make Tri so flippen exciting cos it can sometimes be boring to watch U definitely have the goods and when u swim improves u are going to be f….. hard to beat 3 guys I luv watching U Lionel and my son 😎😎😎

[@enjoyfischer]

Sick intro song 🔥

[@fabianpetersen6774]

Intro🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@steveg9573]

Keep crushing it Sam. SUCCESS = Crush your enemies

[@wethungubo5916]

You going to break all of Jan’s records.

[@onepunchbud1472]

Nice insights. Thanks a lot! After following you for a while it is clear you are a mix of driven, funny, crazy and you bring a lot to the sport. Finally another actual character who is not playing a role, just beeing himself. That's why i will continue to cheer for you - even as a German. Since Jan is out (😭), Patrick as well you can get 2nd place after Sebi 😄👍 Jokes aside - keep rocking man! Your journey is great and i wish you all the best. (Especially when our old Germans retire soon 😜)

[@facediaper09]

I told you Humility was your best asset. Plus you've got your own song now.. You made it son!!! 😆

[@katrinamatthews5837]

Cool video 😎

[@sethjohnson2287]

I'm going to need that song on my phone

[@neilmurray549]

Brilliant👌👊

[@ironman140.6]

You have the best coach in the world, you have the mental strength that no one has, you have great parents, you have a sweet girlfriend and million of fans. There is no pro as serious as you are and most loved. Jealous triathletes will always be there because they can't match you. They lost their way DM / CL etc. You are the crowd favorite and Under - 25 GOAT. YO YO YO!!!

[@SamYoYoYoLong]

Yo Yo Yo!! Thanks for the very endearing comment

[@danielmiccolis1033]

Man… somebody is getting ripppppppped! That new GF getting you in tip top shape LOL. Love the intro tune

[@leegmann2282]

The man has his own rap song. That alone makes him a world champ! 😂

[@jamesnewport1227]

did Sam pass? or did we get Ghosted?

[@michaeltalles8512]

Really starting to like this guy. Can he bring home a world Championship to the Us???? Who was the last people? Going to be a epic battle. One guy getting Into career…..Lionel going into the final years of his career. These guys are great for the sport!!

[@SamYoYoYoLong]

Thanks Man!! Last American winner was Tim DeBoom in 2002

[@timwiste9536]

Sam. You are going to win the World Championships. There is NO doubt.

[@charliesinden8711]

Sam, me and my people believe in you. Even though I’m European I want to see you bring it home for American 🇺🇸.

[@nv3831]

what a banger

[@davemcginnis1568]

If "driven" is a key component of success then Sam Long definitely has what it takes.

[@andrelopes8153]

Got my foot on the gaaaas !! 🚀🚀🚀

[@SamYoYoYoLong]

If you let up you will get passseeeddd

[@ironman140.6]

Good luck Andre, A top ten for the man from Brazil.

[@thejz10]

Gonna bring home a W for the USA! And btw, who is making these 💣 videos???

[@threeandahalfpercent]

Sam is underrated he is a lot better than you think he is

[@swimgood3873]

Nice

[@heikkisanelma6625]

Yo Yo Yo is going long with the hype, own rap and all!

[@jamesd5241]

Sam id say you are 3rd favourite now going into the race. Crazy, make sure you put pen to paper. Luckily a lot of the guys seem to still under estimate you due to your personality 🤣 best of luck.

[@SamYoYoYoLong]

Haha thanks what is written on paper doesn’t mean anything…I have no idea the two names you would have on paper ahead of me anyways. But like you said making race day a reality is the key

[@SugarLandFishingBros]

Sam please just stick it to these Norwegians, everyone’s gotten convinced they are their lord and saviors. Lionel is ready to kiss their feet.

[@jamesd5241]

@@SugarLandFishingBros exactly. Lionel is in La La Land dreaming about kissing Blus feet. He wont be a factor. Id say the only person on form to compete for the win is Sam Gustav and Blu. A young guns race for sure.

[@ebhkkc1]

@@SamYoYoYoLong LIONEL is one....so don't let him take your SOUL again on the same track. I love you both, so let's see what the end result is. Oh and I need another white YO YO YO shirt. My dumbass was washing my bike and Chain grease and white do not like each other. Bring them back in stock please. Yo Yo Yo

[@danielmiccolis1033]

@@SugarLandFishingBros Lionel ain’t kissin no one’s feet… he does appreciate them but I think They’ll be “blood in the water” after the bike and both Sam and Lionel will be taking some souls.

[@MrBlown04svt]

Would say I was a hater but wasn't a supporter of Sam long, great having vids like this as my perception has changed and you're actually a likable guy, good luck and go smash it.. I'm backing long...

[@peterledrew2556]

Go long Sam!

[@beyascherlus8004]

Sam you’re a fn legend

[@williamward7801]

So...I guess this is where someone acknowledges the fact Sam Long is the only triathlete that has his own intro rap song. The bar has been raised once again. haha!

[@jfloyo11]

why are all the so called experts saying you aren't going to do this race this year?

[@djjazzydean]

They ask me what I'm doing? I say I'm going Long like Sam Long --> Love it!

[@hoops4all910]

First. Go Sam go

[@paulbavington4964]

Breaking: Sam Long wins the battle of KZbin intro music 🙌

[@ucfnathan]

LOL!!! The rap!

[@bretzky9261]

WWE Style entrance music.

[@neilharding6880]

you know when you have made it when you get you're own rap song......

[@swimbikerundie]

It would be useful to hear examples of hate you received during your sport career, since you mentioned it multiple times. Hate is a very strong word. Are you sure it is not criticism that you call hate?

[@MS-fi1mg]

Oh yeah, having his own song is next level s**t 😄👍

[@fritsgerms3565]

Now that Jan and Patrick is out, my money is on Sam as no.1. I think Sam is stronger than Gustav and I think the strongest will win St. George (not the fastest). I think Lionel will suffer with his nutrition again. Alistair will go out too hard. Joe Skipper is one of the biggest threats - very durable athlete. Just hope Sam doesn't overdo it and get an injury before race day.

[@troycollett8540]

I think Lionel has a few things dialled

[@fritsgerms3565]

@@troycollett8540 we'll see. I hope it for him because he has been trying for years. My guess is that his body just doesn't work so well after 6.5 hours. Over the last 30 years there have been several athletes (olympic & 70.3 champions) that struggled with the Ironman. Simon Lessing was one of them.

[@watchesilyke3466]

Sometimes I think Sam reads 100 comments and finds the one bad one and takes that as what everyone thinks.

[@glywnniswells9480]

There is no place for ironman disputes comments about being selfish Its not a factor the bike is non draught

[@daronheggie7780]

All started with good Parenting!

[@SamYoYoYoLong]

It usually does

[@frankgallagher5786]

Sam seems to have found his niche. Hes not just the loud obnoxious American but an empathetic professional athlete who is a breath of fresh air in the triathlon top. Its impressive when Sam and Lionel allow you into their mindset because this is what most triathletes wanna know. He looks like hes lost some weight but he is definitely ready to rumble.

[@neilianparker6487]

“Where did you come from, where did you go, where did you come from cotton eye joe” 😂😂😂

[@chad1411]

LOL - 'haters' or just people calling you out for claiming you're in the same bracket as people who have actually walked the walk and won multiple world championships, rather than just running their mouth on youtube? you keep racing your soft american fields and shouting to everyone that you're the greatest though, the fanboys love it. by the way, doesn't David McNamee have a couple of Kona podiums in his pocket?

[@winalldayeveryday]

Sam, you might never win a world championship but you’ll forever be the PTO’s King Ugly as long as your a professional. No one will ever be uglier. Congrats.

[@SamYoYoYoLong]

Haha what a comment!

[@casonbunch9349]

bruh what is this intro? 😂😂😂

[@lulka117]

Cool but cringy intro song.

[@Gws525]

Becoming extremely unlikeable again. Had a good period and now back to his old self. A shame

[@SamYoYoYoLong]

Ha with some people you just can’t win! Thanks for watching

[@MrFishNutz]

Whatever you believe I guess