Background:

As a client of Hunter's for over three years, Sam learned about training with power from one of the top coaches in the sport. Working with Hunter put Sam on the fast track for being an adept analyzer of all things power. In the fall of 2007 Sam and Hunter co-wrote a 12-week power based Cyclocross training plan and, from its success, Sam has made the jump to the Peaks Team.

Sam also was a member of the Ergomo beta-test team that helped to design the new ErgomoPro, and also a Beta tester for several versions of Cycling Peaks Software and the newest version WKO+. Through his company Krieg Cycling, Sam is an SRM Premium and Power-Tap dealer so his experience with all devices power is quite extensive.

Sam also has a diverse athletic background. But one thing is consistent; when he's excited about a sport, he invests in that sport full force. He has a strong background as a distance runner. He was a miler and continued his running after college in marathons such as Boston, Chicago, and Columbus. Sam also spent a significant period of time rock climbing and summited several peaks and big walls around the world in places such as Patagonia and Yosemite. But in 2002 he picked up a bike and hasn't looked back. His passion for cycling started on the mountain bike and quickly evolved into a passion for road racing and cyclocross. If it has two wheels and a finish line, you will see him at the starting line with huge grin and a full tank of fuel ready to rip. His passion for racing and training with power are obvious the minute you meet him.

Recent Racing Highlights:

Recent Road and Cyclocross

• 1st Tour of the GILA Stage 1 (CAT 2)
• 1st Tour of the GILA TT (CAT 2)
• 1st Slammer Road Race (Pro 1-2)
• 1st Jason Broome TT (Pro 1-2)
• 1st Tour of the Depot Stage 1 TT (Pro 1-2)
• 1st Bear Lake Uphill TT (Pro 1-2)
• 2nd GC Tour of the Depot Stage Race (Pro 1-2)
• 2nd Bear Lake TTT (Team Time Trial)
• 3rd Las Vegas Stage Race TT (Pro 1-2)
• 3rd GC Las Vegas Stage Race (Pro 1-2)
• 3rd GC Tour of the GILA ( CAT 2)
• 1st Triple Valley Stage Race 2008 GC Pro/1/2

2008 Results

• 1st Triple Valley Stage Race Time Trial Pro/1/2
• 2nd Porcupine Hill Climb Pro ½
• 2nd Allen Butler Memorial Criterium Pro 1/2
• 2nd Masters Nationals 2006 Road Race
• 1st Bear Lake Classic RR Pro/1/2
• 3rd Place GC Nelsons Landing Stage Race Pro/1/2
• 1st Blacks Creek Road Race Pro/1/2
• 2nd Hell of the North Road Race Pro/1/2
• 1st Bozeman/Big Sky Cyclocross Weekend
• 21st Masters Worlds Cyclocross 30-34
• LOTS of DNF's going for broke

Results 2008 Cyclocross

• 1st Rolling Thunder Cyclocross, MT
• 1st Idaho State Cyclocross Champion (Cat 1-2)
• 1st Crosstoberfest Sun Valley, ID
• 1st King of Cross, ID
• 1st Utah State Cyclocross Championship (Cat 1-2)
• 8th Jingle Cross Elite UCI, IA
• 4th Masters Cyclocross Nationals 30-34

Coaching Philosophy:

The first key to my philosophy is finding the right coach for the athlete and the right athlete for the coach. I am certainly not the coach for every rider.

Cycling is hard, but nothing worth achieving comes easily. As an athlete you have to have as much patience as you do passion. My coaching philosophy revolves around the three elements of having a killer plan, being consistent, and maximizing efficiency. My end goal is harnessing your passion and turning it into results. Let’s face it… training and racing are hard and sometimes epic and quite painful. The roller coaster ride we take as an endurance athlete is wild and unpredictable. The key is being able to see the forest from the trees when your eyes are burning from sweat and your mind is on the rivet. My goal is to prepare you for that "moment of truth" when you are pegged and searching for that last one percent. I like to think of myself as a killer cup of coffee. If I can't get you fired up to go out and suffer, then I am not doing my job.

Client Testimonials:

As a 4 minute miler in college I had a history of being able to run about anyway I wanted and get results, but cycling brought new challenges that at times I struggled with. I have been riding with power for years but not really training with it. Over the past few seasons working with Sam has really helped me apply my horsepower and get results. With a family and limited time I turned a few “A” race goals into first place GC results. At 40+ years old I am just starting to find the form I had years ago.

ELKHORN Classic Stage Race GC 1st High Uintas Stage Race GC 1st Cat 3

Sam helped me build the foundation that I will be able to build on for years to come. Coming into the 2008 season, I had done so much research on all aspects of training that I was a bit overwhelmed. With volumes of training information at my finger tips, I was having a tough time sorting through it all to determine the most effective training for me. Sam saved the day. Sam helped me get back to the basics and provided the clarity and guidance I needed to feel confident in my training plan. Furthermore, Sam was flexible enough to make adjustment as needed with my busy and unpredictable work schedule. In addition to structuring the training in a way that worked for me, Sam's passion for cycling is inspiring and helped fuel me to train at higher levels than I ever had in the past. As a result, at 38 yrs old, I can honestly say I am lighter, stronger, and faster than I have ever been. I can't wait for the 2009 season to begin!

In 2006 & 2007 with the help of Sam I was able to finish a close 2nd at cyclocross nationals. The foundation he laid changed the way I train and race cyclocross. Sam has the kind of contagious enthusiasm that makes doing intervals seem fun. His personal experience with training and coaching with power is spot on and very event specific.

Masters National Cyclocross Champion 45-49, 2008

Sam your 12 week CX plan was the first time I've trained with such detailed structure and it worked well for a couple of reasons. It kept me honest about what workouts I was actually completing and I had more confidence going into races knowing that I had followed a plan that was properly prepared. There were moments I started to worry that I had done more than my body could handle. However, the weekend of the Portland races, my A priority races, I felt great. I never really felt like I suffered during those races and was confident in my ability to go out hard and stay with the leaders. Because of this experience, I will definitely continue to train with the same level of detailed structure. Thanks for putting together such a beneficial plan. Oddly enough, I found the intense workouts to be fun and very rewarding.

Montana State Cyclocross Champion USGP Portland DAY 1 & 2 1st Place “B” Woman

A big thanks to both Hunter and Sam! As a result of their training plans, training advice, and "knowledge of all things power," I killed it right at the right time this season – AT NATIONALS! I feel my success this year was due to a training plan that was specific, realistic, and challenging. There were many mornings I looked at my workout and thought "there's no WAY!" and then I did it. Overcoming some of my own mental barriers related to what I thought I could do was the key. At nationals this year, I put out the same wattage for one hour that I had put out for twenty minutes three years ago – WOW! I'm excited to take that knowledge, training, and confidence to the next level this year and try for it again. THANKS you two!

1st place, Women 30-34, Master's National Time Trial, 2008