STAGES ATHLETE: Sam holness

Sam Holness is a Guinness World Record holder as the first Triathlete with Autism to compete at the Ironman World Championship in Kona. His goal is to become the first professional triathlete with autism and to use his journey to inspire others, like him, to take up sport.

DISCIPLINE: Triathlon

BASE: London, UK

WHAT DOES SAM RIDE?

Sam Holness rides the Dash Series, Dura Ace R9100 (Dual sided) and the SB20 Smart Bike.
 

FAVORITE PART ABOUT DASH: The best feature is the Power Zones Dashboard, because I use it for all of my races. My profile is set up for Power, HR, Pace and Distance

Because of my autism it can be difficult to judge pace. With the Dash head unit I am able ride in a Zone that allows my manage my rides or training sessions

SAM'S SUPERPOWER

Favorite Race Moment
My best race had to be the Ironman World Championships in Kona. It wasnt my fastest race but it was the most difficult because of the humidity, heat and the wind. It was great because I had bad GI issues with 20km of the run to go and I didnt give up. I learned that I will never run this slow again and that my Autism is really my superpower.
Sam Holness

GET TO KNOW SAM!

FAVORITE POWER WORKOUT: Most my cycling takes place on the Stages SB20 on either, Zwift, Rouvy or FulGaz. I would say riding Alp De Zwift is my favourite power workout

FAVORITE CROSS TRAINING WORKOUT: I use an Indoor rower and my favourite is a 20km aerobic workout. I also do a lot of Plyometrics in the gym, box jumps are my favourite. For strength its got to be planks and the kettlebell

SAM'S HYPE SONG: Eye of the Tiger by Survivor

GO-TO POST RACE CELEBRATION: Food, Food and more Food

FAVORITE POST-RACE FOOD: Pizza or fried squid if my race is by the sea

SOCIALS:

     Instagram: @samholnesstri

     TikTok: @samholnesstri

     Twitter: @samholnesstri

     Website: www.samholness.com 

Photo Credit: Sportograph

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