The Norwegian Method Podcast

Gustav and Kristian join David to discuss their efforts at Kona and reflections from the day. They talk about the aura of the island, recombining the men’s and women’s race, race ranger and more. They go on to discuss their recovery and 2025 plans.  (00:00) Introduction (00:31) How are the Boys Feeling?  (01:18) How are the Boys Recovering?  (02:28) Why is Kristian Moving?  (03:01) Why did Kristian Not Run the NYC Marathon?  (04:46) How did Gustav’s Day Go?  (08:59) How did Kristian’s Day Go?  (12:46) Why did Kristian Finish the Race Instead of DNF’ing? (14:45) Thoughts About Kona and its Aura?  (17:25) Is There Anything the Boys Would Change in Hindsight?  (20:54) Where are the Boys Planning Training Camps This Year?  (22:29) Race Plans for Next Year (27:55) Will the Boys Train with Uno-X Mobility at all? (28:46) Thoughts on Olav Signing with Uno-X Mobility? (30:11) When do the Boys Start Training Again?  (31:25) When is the First Training Camp?  (32:45) What do the Guys Think About the Split World Championships? (36:36) Race Ranger and Chaos on the Bike (40:25) Thoughts on Nice and Bike Leg Preparation Thank you to the sponsors of this series: CORE Visit ⁠www.thenorwegianheattrainingmethod.com⁠ and use the code “NORWEGIAN20” to get 20% off your CORE body temperature monitor and access the guide. Available until December 2nd 2024  Website - ⁠https://corebodytemp.com⁠  Instagram - ⁠@corebodytemp⁠ YouTube - ⁠@corebodytemp8659⁠ Plasmaide Website -⁠ https://plasmaide.co.uk/⁠ Instagram -⁠ @plasmaide⁠ YouTube -⁠ @plasmaide⁠ Join the Santara Tech Clubhouse for exclusive events, content and partner deals. Go to⁠ https://www.santaratech.com/membership⁠ to register. Graphic Design by Georgia Humphreys Video and Editing by⁠ Roj Ferman⁠ Introduction by Santara Studios Hosted, Produced and Edited by⁠ David Lipman

Olav returns to the podcast and discusses Kona preparations, what he’s learned in the last year and how he will apply that. He also discusses how he reviewed their campaign to Paris and how they are thinking about Los Angeles already.   (00:00) Introduction  (00:43) Olav’s Reflections on Paris and Frankfurt (07:00) How Surprising was Frankfurt for Olav? (11:07) What Will Change in Preparation for Kona?    (17:41) What Does Olav Think it Will Take to Win Kona?   (18:15) What Has Olav Learned from Kristian that he is Going to Apply to Gustav?  (26:10) What Does the Process Look Like in Training from Uzbekistan to Kona?  (29:14) What Does Success Look Like in Kona?  (30:03) Why Olav Chose Flagstaff for an Altitude Camp  (31:51) How is Kristian Placed Compared to his Previous Kona Attempt?  (35:05) How is Olav Reflecting on Where Kristian and Gustav are Mentally and Physically?  (41:06) What did Olav do in the Aftermath of the Olympics?  (48:17) Transitioning Between Distances Thank you to the sponsors of this series: CORE Visit www.thenorwegianheattrainingmethod.com and use the code “NORWEGIAN20” to get 20% off your CORE body temperature monitor and access the guide. Available until December 2nd 2024  Website - https://corebodytemp.com  Instagram - @corebodytemp YouTube - @corebodytemp8659 Plasmaide Website - https://plasmaide.co.uk/ Instagram - @plasmaide YouTube - @plasmaide Join the Santara Tech Clubhouse for exclusive events, content and partner deals. Go to https://www.santaratech.com/membership to register. Graphic Design by Georgia Humphreys Video and Editing by Roj Ferman Introduction by Santara Studios Hosted, Produced and Edited by David Lipman

Gustav and David sit down in Bergen to talk about how things have been going for Gustav and how his preparation for Kona is progressing. They discuss likely race scenarios, Gustav’s mentality and what success at Kona looks like for Gustav.  (00:00) Introduction  (00:51) Gustav’s Running Update (01:39) How is Gustav’s Volume Building (03:29) How was Gustav’s Recovery from his Half Ironman?  (04:27) Gustav’s Kona Approach  (06:07) Gustav’s Thoughts on How Kona Will Pan Out  (11:17) Gustav’s Hunger Returning?(13:10) What Does Success Look Like in Kona?   (17:05) What did Gustav Learn from Kristian’s Efforts in Frankfurt?  (18:13) What Else Has Gustav Learned from Kristian’s Recent Training?  (19:44) Why Are the Boys Going to a Camp in Flagstaff? (20:55) Why Did the Boys Decide to Race in Uzbekistan?  (23:39) How Does Gustav Rate His Training Compared to Where He Wants to Be?  (25:50) Gustav’s Swimming (29:09) What Does Gustav’s Swimming Mean for him at Kona?  (33:32) Gustav’s Thoughts on Potential Dark Horses for Kona?  (34:18) Gustav’s Kona Shoe Choice (35:33) How is Gustav Preparing Mentally for Kona?  (37:23) Who Are the Athletes Who Have to Lead the Race to Have Success in Kona?  (38:38) Gustav’s Mentality Change and Whether it Excites Him?  (41:15) What Are Gustav’s Training Plans Between Uzbekistan and Kona?  (44:23) Are The Boys Planning to Train With Anyone in Flagstaff? (45:34) Will Gustav Miss Kenji?  (46:41) How is Gustav’s House Going? Thank you to the sponsors of this series: CORE Visit www.thenorwegianheattrainingmethod.com and use the code “NORWEGIAN20” to get 20% off your CORE body temperature monitor and access the guide. Available until December 2nd 2024  Website - https://corebodytemp.com  Instagram - @corebodytemp YouTube - @corebodytemp8659 Plasmaide Website - https://plasmaide.co.uk/ Instagram - @plasmaide YouTube - @plasmaide Join the Santara Tech Clubhouse for exclusive events, content and partner deals. Go to https://www.santaratech.com/membership to register. Graphic Design by Georgia Humphreys Video and Editing by Roj Ferman Introduction by Santara Studios Hosted, Produced and Edited by David Lipman

Kristian joins David in Bergen for a discussion about Kona. They discuss his mental and physical preparation, gear choices, aero position testing and how he thinks the race will play out.  (00:00) Introduction  (01:00) Did Kristian do any Testing in Bergen?  (02:43) How is Kristian’s Recovery Going?  (04:01) Aero Testing in the Real World (05:03) How Much Does Aero Position Change Year to Year?  (10:00) How is Training Feeling for Kristian?  (11:00) Simplicity of Life  (12:06) Who is Kristian Training with in Bergen?  (12:32) How is Kristian Using Trailrunning in Training?  (14:28) Training Phases Leading into Kona (15:11) Will the Boys do Their Big Session Pre-Kona Again?  (16:38) How does Kristian Feel About The Olympics and Frankfurt on Reflection?  (18:45) How Does Kristian Think Gustav is Shaping for Kona? (20:32) Did Frankfurt Change Kristian’s Thoughts on Kona?  (24:26) How Does Kristian Feel Like His Swim will Mean He is Placed in Kona?  (26:21) How Does Kristian Think Kona Will Play Out?  (32:25) Does Kristian Think Race Ranger is a Good Thing?  (34:50) What New Tech will be Debuted at Kona? (37:15) Kristian’s Kona Shoe Choice (39:36) How is Kristian Preparing Mentally to Prepare for Kona?  (40:41) What is the Goal of Watching Previous Kona Races?  (42:25) Mental Tools for Kona (46:29) How Does Kristian Mentally Reframe Tough Sessions? Thank you to the sponsors of this series: CORE Visit www.thenorwegianheattrainingmethod.com and use the code “NORWEGIAN20” to get 20% off your CORE body temperature monitor and access the guide. Available until December 2nd 2024  Website - https://corebodytemp.com  Instagram - @corebodytemp YouTube - @corebodytemp8659 Plasmaide Website - https://plasmaide.co.uk/ Instagram - @plasmaide YouTube - @plasmaide Join the Santara Tech Clubhouse for exclusive events, content and partner deals. Go to https://www.santaratech.com/membership to register. Graphic Design by Georgia Humphreys Video and Editing by Roj Ferman Introduction by Santara Studios Hosted, Produced and Edited by David Lipman