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...

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)...

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...

In this bonus episode, Kristian talks to David all about Ironman Frankfurt. They discuss his mindset, pacing, tactics and toilet break. They also discuss Kristian's preparation for the race and his recovery since. 00:00) Introduction (01:36) Kristian’s Experiences Racing in Germany  (02:47) Kristian’s Thoughts on the Frankfurt Course (05:48) How Worried was Kristian About Cramping? (06:41) Confusion on Placing in the Race (07:59) What had Kristian Done in Training for the...

In this bonus episode of season 2, Kristian sits down with David and discusses the Paris 2024 Olympics. They touch on the village, race postponement, water quality and the mixed relay. They also discuss plans for Kristian going forward.  (00:00) Introduction (01:46) How is Kristian in the Aftermath of the Olympics (02:29) How Does Kristian Feel about his Performance at the Olympics?  (04:22) What was Going Through Kristian’s Mind During the Race? (05:46) How Does Kristian Reconcile his...

David is joined by Gustav this week for a further update on how his season has progressed and a discussion of some of his life outside of triathlon competition. They talk about some hobbies, home ownership and hiking as a training stimulus.  (00:00) Introduction  (01:40) What is it Like Being a Home Owner  (03:05) How does Gustav Feel About Being from Bergen? (04:50) Mallorca Review  (08:03) What are Gustav’s Reflections and Learnings Post Mallorca? (09:05) How has Gustav’s Swim...

Episode 8 sees Gustav talking training. He and David cover modification around training for Gustav’s achilles, training volumes and progression, shoe choice and the mental approach to training. They also discuss 2022 Kona’s tactics, nutrition and the race itself.  (00:00) Introduction  (02:30) How did Gustav Modify Training Around his Achilles issues? (04:01) What was the Load Reduction for Gustav During his Training Modification? (05:24) How was it to deal with the Uncertainty of...

Gustav joins David this week for an in depth discussion about the previous year, challenges he’s faced and some insights into how stress impacts performance and recovery.  (00:00) Introduction (02:24) How has Training Camp been going for Gustav? (03:42) Gustav’s Background and Eurovision Audition (04:36) How did Gustav end up in Triathlon? (06:03) How was Gustav invited to the first Norwegian Triathlon Camp? (07:04) Was Gustav’s Talent Clear Early on?  (07:36) How does Gustav think...

Gustav and Kristian sit down with David and discuss their relationship in depth, from first meeting to the mentality of racing each other. They also discuss learning and evolving over time and their upcoming ventures.  (00:00) Introduction  (02:21) Gustav’s New House (03:00) How is Being Home and Having to do the Housework (04:00) Camp vs Home and the Mix (05:54) Support Systems and Training Partners in Bergen (07:45) Do the Guys Try to Use Nature to Train in when in Bergen? (09:19)...

The guys join David to discuss aspects of professional life like content and social media. They then discuss aspects of triathlon like races on their bucket list, the Ironman world championships location, other triathletes they are fans of. Finally they touch on some difficult situations like their relationship with the Norwegian federation & the Colin Chartier situation.  (00:00) Introduction (01:46) How Hard is Balancing Content and Training Requirements? (05:05) How do the Boys...

Both Kristian and Gustav join David in this week’s episode which focuses on life in camp and the training environment. They chat about life in camp, altitude differences, how they train together and adjust training. They also discuss their coaching setup and ownership and decision making in their training.  (00:00) Introduction (03:01) How do the Boys Feel About Being in Camp?  (04:31) How was not Training Together for a While?  (07:06) Home vs Camp (09:28) What are the Challenging...

Kristian and David catch up to discuss the year that has been, Kristian’s thoughts on Paris and what the games may hold. They discuss testing, training and being in Bergen.  (00:00) Introduction  (02:36) What does being from Bergen mean?  (03:58) Does Kristian take Strength from Adversity? (05:27) Kristian’s Shirt and his Motto (05:58) Kristian’s Reflections on Racing in Yokohama & Cagliari (10:56) How is Kristian’s Body Feeling? (12:00) How much Run Volume is Kristian Currently...

Episode 2 of this season sees David talk with Kristian all about his training, the changes since Kona to prepare for Paris and his travel habits. They discuss race choice, some lesser known competitors for Paris and Kristian’s future race plans.  (00:00) Introduction (02:37) How has Training Changed from Kona For the Return Short Course? (05:25) Kristian’s Bike Position, Specificity and Different Races? (07:50) Racing When not in Peak Condition (09:53) How is Kristian Feeling for the...

If you're seeking more content from Kristian or Olav, they were recently guests on Red Bull's Mind Set Win Podcast. The podcast, hosted by Lisa Ramuschkat, is focussed on unlocking the mental fitness tactics of elite sports professionals and high performance personas. To find the podcast search "Mind Set Win" in your favourite podcast player or follow the link below. Link to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Xbvd0P5iuOlZpL0G6PXfO?si=ibXs1nLVTX6E5aN6vNefOg

In the first episode of season 2 David and Kristian talk about how Kristian sees himself in Triathlon and Norway, how he got to where he is and what he thinks of legacy. They touch on last year, preparation for the Olympics, changes Kristian has made for Paris and pressure.   (00:00) Introduction    (01:18) How does Kristian feel about being grouped with Gustav so frequently? (02:42) How does Kristian feel about his impact on Norway as a country? (05:11) Inspiring the next generation of...

David and Olav go through a list of your questions submitted. For those not answered please keep an eye out for upcoming events where we will answer more. (00:57) Episode Starts (01:22) What Does Olav do when his Athletes are Sick and How Much Fitness is lost in a week or 2 of Missed Training? (5:09) How does Olav Account for Different Stressors of Different Intensity Domains? (10:42) Why does Kristian use his Heart Rate Monitor off to the side? (11:36) How does Fueling Strategy...

In episode 9 Olav and David discuss technology and it's use and David digs in to culture and how it plays a role in the team Olav has built. (00:00) Introduction (00:49) What are the Most Important Pieces of Technology for Age Groupers?  (05:00) What Piece of Technology are Age Groupers Most Underutilising?  (06:30) What are the Biggest Mistakes Being made by Age Groupers when it comes to Technology?  (08:27) Olav’s Method for Testing and Vetting new Technology (11:34) How would Olav...

David and Olav discuss Olav's approach to nutrition for performance in triathlon, touching on fasted training, carbohydrates vs fat for fuel and body composition amongst other things. (00:00) Introduction (00:56) Fasted Training in the Context of Body Composition Change (05:14) Changes in VO2Max with Bodyweight Change  (10:43) Changes in Velocity with Change in Bodyweight  (16:24) Training Motivation, Enjoyment and Food (17:45) Nutrient Absorption Efficiency (21:29) How Should Age...

In this episode of the Norwegian Method Podcast David and Olav cover running and the run leg of triathlon. They touch on training and injury risks with run training, run volume and longest runs in preparation for an Ironman. They also touch on use of "super shoes" in training. (00:00) Introduction (00:58) Does the Nature of Running Mean Prescription is Different Compared to Swimming & Cycling?  (03:04) The Biggest Injury Risk in Running (04:50) Should there be a Lower Threshold to...

Episode 6 sees Olav and David discuss the bike leg of triathlon and applications of the Olav's approach to cycling. They discuss the unique nature of the bike leg as part of the triathlon, errors made with respect to aero position and gear selection and the nature of volume in cycling. (00:00) Introduction (00:46) Is There Merit in a Swim-Bike Brick Session? (04:25) How Much Cycling Should be Stand Alone vs as Part of a Brick Session? (10:00) How to be Better at Running off the...

This episode continues the application of the Norwegian Method to triathlon, specifically the swim leg. David and Olav discuss swimming drills, rep lengths, wetsuit selection and more. (00:00) Introduction (01:15) Where Can Age Groupers and Elites Gain Most in the Swim? (06:30) Breaking up Swimming into Shorter Reps Rather than Longer Sets? (09:05) Drills in swimming  (16:29) Long Repetitions vs Short Repsetitions for Specificity (26:54) Open Water vs Pool Swimming (31:09) How Much...

This week's episode is a deep dive into training, David and Olav go into the details of the training process. This follows on from the fundamentals of the Norwegian system, planning and racing. (00:00) Introduction (00:51) How Should you Apportion Training Time?  (03:50) How Should an Age Groupers with Balanced Disciplines of the Triathlon Apportion Training Volume in a Week? (09:57) How do you Decide Whether to Work on Your Strengths or Weaknesses? (17:50) Volume is...

Olav and David discuss racing in episode 3. This episode continues to build on concepts of episodes 1 and 2, explaining aspects of racing from taper, to travel course prep and race pace. (00:00) Introduction (01:00) Choosing Optimal Race Frequency (01:59) Setting Expectations in Racing and Mindset in Racing (04:00) Learning from Racing and Race Analysis  (07:26) Racing as a Means of Improving  (08:29) Peaking Frequency and Factors that Influence it (12:32) Tapering (21:40)...

In episode 2 of the Norwegian Method Podcast, Olav and David discuss the all aspects of planning in a season. This episode follows on from the fundamentals discussed in episode 1 and will serve as a primer for the upcoming episodes on training and racing. (00:00) Introduction (01:07) Testing         (02:12) Bridging the Performance Gap  (02:57) Periodisation  (04:20) Testing for an Age Grouper  (06:03) Limitations of Lab Testing  (11:29) Testing without a Metabolic Lab  (14:07)...