Episode 357 of The Physical Performance Show is a Featured Performer Edition featuring Sam Laidlow.
In early 2022 Sam finished a very credible 8th place at the Ironman World Championships held in St. George. By year's end, Sam came out and did what many thought was almost impossible, he took it to the Norwegian train of Kristian Blummenfelt current Olympic Triathlon Champion and Gustav Iden, both dominant Norwegian triathletes in the long course space, Sam picked up a silver medal at the Kona 2022 Ironman World Triathlon championships, and along the way obliterated the bike course record.
It was a stunning performance, one that I rate as one of the greatest I've seen in my 30 years in endurance sport.
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“I'm definitely more quality focused than I am quantity”
“Gut health is often overlooked”
“If your guts not healthy you can't keep up with the workload of training”
“Probably my biggest strength is being able to keep my family together”
Top 3 Time Trial Tips
1. Go with what feels comfortable
2. Learn to ride the road
3. Nutrition and hydration
“Aggressive” – Racing style
“The more you can inflict pain on others, the more it gets you going” – In the Zone
“Shoulder mobility challenge” – Physical challenge
“Be patient” – Best advice
Vincent Luis - French Professional Triathlete
Gustav Iden - 2019 Ironman 70.3 World Champion, Episode 249 of The Physical Performance Show
Kristian Blummenfelt - Olympic Triathlon & World Triathlon Series Champion, Episodes 117, 286 and 301 of The Physical Performance Show
Cam Wurf - Ironman Triathlon Champion, Episode 310 of The Physical Performance Show
Dan Plews - Applied Exercise Physiologist, Episodes 213, 256, 318 and 352 of The Physical Performance Show
Jan Frodeno - German Triathlete
Richard Laidlow - Triathlon Coach
Instagram: @samlaidlow
Twitter: @Sam LAIDLOW
YouTube: @LaidlowSam
Website: @SamLaidlow
00:00 Start
02:50 Kona and life after the podium finish
07:00 Ironman World Championships reflection
12:20 Sam’s thoughts on Kona 2023 changes
15:35 Sam’s race preparation to building his confidence
22:30 Fuelling and workload leading into Kona
28:40 What Gustav said to Sam after Kona
31:00 First recollection of triathlon
37:50 Sam reflects on his character and personality
40:15 Growing up around triathlon
42:27 Top 3 Time Trial Tips
46:20 Performance Round
52:30 Physical Challenge
55:10 What’s next for Sam
56:00 One thing Sam has learnt about himself
59:34 Finish
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