Sam Long’s late gamble to attempt to bag a Kona spot within the final qualifying race for the IRONMAN World Championship might not have paid off on the weekend – however he nonetheless took a lot from the race.
The ‘Huge Unit’ completed in twenty second place at IRONMAN Frankfurt behind the astonishing Kristian Blummenfelt, thus lacking out on one of many six spots accessible for the large dance in Hawaii.
He had solely came upon 5 days earlier than {that a} beginning berth had turn out to be accessible, however engaged on the mindset “that actually something is feasible”, he’d decided to give it a go and travelled from his coaching base in Italy.
He was seven minutes adrift within the swim, 17 off the bike and crossed the road practically 24 minutes down regardless of a 2:44 marathon.
You must be in it to win it
However quoting NHL nice Wayne Gretzky on his Instagram page he wrote: “You miss 100% of the pictures you don’t take.”
Lengthy continued: “I’m proud that I had the braveness to come back and take a look at @ironmantri Frankfurt.
“Ultimately, I fell quick. Nevertheless, for me there are such a lot of positives; I really noticed some massive steps in the correct route at this distance, acquired my Ironman itch scratched and don’t have any regrets as I absolutely focus my efforts on T100 the remainder of the 12 months.
“The group was superb! Big congrats to everybody who completed.”
What’s subsequent for Sam Lengthy?
Chatting within the feedback under his put up, Lengthy additionally identified: “You be taught extra whenever you lose than whenever you win.”
Lengthy has by no means been afraid to journey to the globe to tackle new challenges and he’s proper within the combine on the high of the newest T100 standings which will likely be his precedence over the following few months.
The following T100 race is in Ibiza on the finish of September.
He’s additionally ranked #3 on this planet and has completed on the rostrum 5 occasions already this season, together with two wins.
Written by
Jonathan Turner
Jonathan Turner is Information Director for each TRI247 and RUN247, and is accustomed to big-name interviews, breaking information tales and offering unrivalled protection for endurance sports activities.
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