The Norwegian Method Podcast

SantaraTech

A podcast presented by Santara Technology, Kristian Blummenfelt, Gustav Iden and a host of others. Hosted by Dr David Lipman the podcast delves into the training methods of the world's best triathletes.

  1. Kristian - Post IM Texas and Mid Season Breaks

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    Kristian - Post IM Texas and Mid Season Breaks

    Kristian joins David to review his huge win at Ironman Texas as well as discuss midseason breaks.  (00:00) Introduction (00:28) How is Kristian?  (01:40) Hype in the Buildup and its Impact  (02:54) Competition vs Weather as a Driver of Fast Times   (04:25) Swim Form  (06:33) T1, Calf Sleeves and Big Group (09:29) Bike Groups  (13:30) Flat Tyre  (15:46) Bike Pack Dynamics and 20m Rule (20:46) Thoughts in T2 (22:47) Tactics on the Run  (28:00) Crowd and Splits   (30:25) Was the Dynamic on the Run Enjoyable?  (31:09) Thoughts on Finish Time  (32:14) Did Anything Surprise Kristian About the Race?  (33:28) Impact of the PTO on Ironman  (34:32) Bike Position  (35:26) Learnings from the Racing Block  (37:22) What Needs Addressing Going Forward  (38:23) Using Spikes   (38:57) Midseason Break  (40:13) Pro Series Thoughts  (41:38) Race Day Strategy for Kona  Thanks to the sponsors of this podcast series: Maurten To benefit from the one-time code and get 15% off your next purchase on Maurten.com, simply enter the code “TNMS4” at checkout. The code is applicable once per customer, on all products except the Maurten Bicarb System, valid until 31/12/2026. Maurten Website Instagram: @maurten_official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MaurtenOfficial Hosted, edited and produced by Dr David Lipman Editing, video and introduction by Roj Ferman

    44 min
  2. Kristian - Post IM 70.3 Oceanside Records

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    Kristian - Post IM 70.3 Oceanside Records

    Kristian joins David to discuss his record breaking win at IM 70.3 Oceanside. They discuss training leading in, tactics and decision making in race and Kristian thoughts at different stages of the race. They also touch on the 20m draft rule, bike pack dynamics, why so many had a good swim and some thoughts on IM Texas.  (00:00) Introduction (01:31) Team Accommodation in Texas  (02:33) How is Kristian Feeling?  (03:42) Pool Chaos  (05:41) New Workout Creation   (06:14) How was the Swim?  (07:31) Initial Bike Experience and Thoughts    (09:11) Bike Stress  (10:23) Thoughts in T1  (10:49) Bottle Cage Casualty  (12:04) How was the Tarmac on the Ride?   (12:50) How was the Military Base and No Speed Limit?  (13:38) Fog Issues   (14:18) 20m Draft Zone Thoughts  (15:18) Bike Position Thoughts  (16:18) Calf Sleeves  (17:25) Was Kristian Getting Splits on the Bike?   (18:40) How did Sam Sneak Past Kristian?  (19:38) Concerns with Jason West in the Group?   (20:40) Motorbike Issues  (23:05) When did Kristian Find Out Sam Long was in Front of Him?  (26:40) Picking Jonas Schomburg Last Year   (26:27) Flipping the Cap  (27:05) What was Kristian Thinking Coming out of T2?  (28:10) Was There a Temptation to Run Without Socks?  (28:34) Did Last Year Help This Year’s Run?  (29:26) Cap Flip  (29:58) Thoughts When Passing Sam (30:33) Thoughts When Passing Jonas (31:10) Making the Pass on the Otherside of the Road  (31:58) Extra Caffeine  (32:58) Thoughts on Run Time (33:38) Thoughts on Tactics of Chasing People on the Run  (34:51) Excitement for Texas Field  (35:28) Rating the Day and Tactics  (38:18) Extra Motivation   (39:30) Why did so Many People Swim Well?  (40:17) Was Kristian Trying to Move Quicker Through Transition?   Thanks to the sponsors of this podcast series: Maurten To benefit from the one-time code and get 15% off your next purchase on Maurten.com, simply enter the code “TNMS4” at checkout. The code is applicable once per customer, on all products except the Maurten Bicarb System, valid until 31/12/2026. Maurten Website Instagram: @maurten_official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MaurtenOfficial Hosted, edited and produced by Dr David Lipman Editing, video and introduction by Roj Ferman

    43 min
  3. Kristian - IM 70.3 Geelong Win & Travel Advice

    24 MAR

    Kristian - IM 70.3 Geelong Win & Travel Advice

    Kristian joins David to discuss his win at IM 70.3 Geelong, including a tactical breakdown and a quick look forward to Oceanside and travel. They discuss the course, Kristian’s mindset in the race and much more.  (00:00) Introduction (01:07) How has Training in Geelong Been?  (03:44) Training in Carbon Shoes  (04:48) Recovery Post IMNZ (06:08) Did Kristian Feel Overlooked Pre-Race?  (07:50) How was the Swim?  (10:30) What was Kristian Thinking in T1?   (11:15) Bike Focus for the Day  (12:37) Falling off the Back of the Pack   (13:34) Bike Course Thoughts   (16:45) Challenges with Fog   (17:39) Thoughts in T2   (19:35) Run   (22:40) Thoughts When Passing Jelle   (25:00) Thoughts Passing Hayden   (25:50) Was it Helpful Having People Between the Leader and Kristian?  (26:27) Flipping the Cap  (26:48) Sunglasses  (27:33) Did Kristian Want to Ease Off with an Eye on Oceanside?  (29:10) Is the Rolling Course Enjoyable?  (30:06) The Mentality To Catch Hayden and Jelle  (32:54) Kristian’s Thoughts on His Race Tactically (35:40) Training Week Upcoming Pre-Oceanside  (37:28) Oceanside Thoughts  Thanks to the sponsors of this podcast series: Maurten To benefit from the one-time code and get 15% off your next purchase on Maurten.com, simply enter the code “TNMS4” at checkout. The code is applicable once per customer, on all products except the Maurten Bicarb System, valid until 31/12/2026. Maurten Website Instagram: @maurten_official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MaurtenOfficial Hosted, edited and produced by Dr David Lipman Editing, video and introduction by Roj Ferman

    41 min
  4. Gustav & Solveig - Training Camp & Dealing with Injury

    19 MAR

    Gustav & Solveig - Training Camp & Dealing with Injury

    Gustav and Solveig join David from Sierra Nevada to discuss training camp and how things have gone for them there. Gustav discusses dealing with injury, while Solveig discusses her plans for the year, and what it’s like to be the reigning world champion.    (00:00) Introduction (01:00) How is are things going in Sierra Nevada (01:57) Indoor Trainer vs Outdoor Riding (03:00) Have Solveig & Gustav Been Training Together?  (04:18) Who Else is at Sierra Nevada (04:53) What’s Going on With Gustav’s Injury?  (06:22) How Have Things Been Going for Solveig?  (07:08) Solveig’s Race Calendar? (08:00) How Do Pro’s Setup a Race Calendar and Why?   (11:11) How Does Gustav Need to Change his Year Given his Injury?  (12:30) Gustav’s Recent Training   (13:30) Solveig’s Recent Training   (14:23) What Does the Block Between Oceanside and Texas Look Like?  (16:00) How Are Solveig and Gustav Feeling Going into Oceanside?   (18:44) How Does Solveig Feel Being Reigning World Champion?  (21:42) How Will the Races in Oceanside Playout?   (24:23) How Has Training Alone Been for Solveig?  (26:35) How is Gustav Finding Injury Mentally?   (30:00) 20m Rule Discussion   (32:41) Travel Plans for Oceanside and Training Leading into the Race  (34:33) Gustav’s Haircut (35:10) Podium Picks for IM 70.3 Geelong Thanks to the sponsors of this podcast series: Maurten To benefit from the one-time code and get 15% off your next purchase on Maurten.com, simply enter the code “TNMS4” at checkout. The code is applicable once per customer, on all products except the Maurten Bicarb System, valid until 31/12/2026. Maurten Website Instagram: @maurten_official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MaurtenOfficial Hosted, edited and produced by Dr David LipmanEditing, video and introduction by Roj Ferman

    39 min
  5. Kristian - Post IMNZ & How to Review Races

    11 MAR

    Kristian - Post IMNZ & How to Review Races

    Kristian and David sit down to debrief Kristian’s day at Ironman New Zealand and how to debrief races more generally.  (00:00) Introduction (00:31) How is Kristian (01:02) How has Kristian Found New Zealand?  (02:50) Has Kristian Been Sick?  (03:24) How did Kristian Find the Swim?  (05:58) How Was Kristian Feeling Coming out of the Swim? (07:08) Was Kristian Holding Back Early on the Bike?  (09:00) What Happened with Krsitian’s Aero bar? (12:19) What Went Through Kristian’s Mind when the Aero Bar Came Loose?  (13:20) How do you Stay Positive and Switch Your Mindset When Something Goes Wrong?  (15:49) How Did Kristian Decide not to DNF? (17:38) Did Kristian Have a Second Mechanical?  (18:04) Tactical Thoughts on the Bike (18:32) How was the Run?  (20:21) How was T2? (20:56) What Happened with Kristian’s Vomiting?  (22:02) Why Were Kristian’s Run Splits Yo-Yo’ing?  (22:45) How Does Kristian Review a Race?  (25:47) How Does Kristian Deal with Bike Mechanic Needs on the Road?   (28:03) Why Was IMNZ so Tough for Kristian? (28:59) What Does Kristian Think of his Tactics Today?  (30:10) Do Today’s Results Change How Kristian Thinks about Kona?  (31:44) Training Plans Coming up (33:57) Travel Plans Upcoming (34:55) Does IMNZ Change the Year’s Plan?  (36:00) Why Did Kristian Decide to do Roth?  Thanks to the sponsors of this podcast series: Maurten To benefit from the one-time code and get 15% off your next purchase on Maurten.com, simply enter the code “TNMS4” at checkout. The code is applicable once per customer, on all products except the Maurten Bicarb System, valid until 31/12/2026. Maurten Website Instagram: @maurten_official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MaurtenOfficial Hosted, edited and produced by Dr David LipmanEditing, video and introduction by Roj Ferman

    40 min
  6. Kristian - VO2Max & Base Season

    19 FEB

    Kristian - VO2Max & Base Season

    Kristian joins David to discuss his recent testing results and training. They discuss the reasoning for his season plans and what training and year planning looks like as a result.  (00:00) Introduction (00:35) Reasons for Location Change for Training Camp  (01:20) Bike Handling Work  (01:55) Race Plans Upcoming  (02:43) Bike Handling and Bike Fit Struggles  (07:02) Season Plans and Training  (08:52) Yearly goals  (10:22) What Does a Mini-Offseason Look Like?  (12:49) Training Planning Process for the Boys  (15:15) Tracking Training Progression  (17:12) Are the Boys Training Together?   (18:41) Spike Usage and Calf Issues  (23:04) Training Adjustments and Plans   (25:54) Compromises for the Racing Block  (28:06) Testing Procedures and Protocols  (33:57) Historical VO2Max & RER Values  (35:40) Reasons for Testing  (38:20) Supplements During Testing  (41:58) Current Training and Travel  (44:09) Heat Training Usage  (45:51) Periodising Stressors and Supplements  (47:55) Accommodation Situation and Training Partners   Thanks to the sponsors of this podcast series: Maurten To benefit from the one-time code and get 15% off your next purchase on Maurten.com, simply enter the code “TNMS4” at checkout. The code is applicable once per customer, on all products except the Maurten Bicarb System, valid until 31/12/2026. Maurten Website Instagram: @maurten_official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MaurtenOfficial Hosted, edited and produced by Dr David LipmanEditing, video and introduction by Roj Ferman

    50 min
  7. Kristian & Gustav - Year in Review

    18/12/2025

    Kristian & Gustav - Year in Review

    The boys join David to review their year, what they have learned from it and what to look for in 2026.  (00:00) Introduction (01:00) How did the Year go?  (07:47) What Race did the Boys Execute Best in the Year?  (09:36) What did the Boys Learn in 2025?  (16:54) Changes for 2026 (23:00) Plans for Offseason and Preseaon  (28:19) Bike Position Plans for 2026 (31:32) Thoughts on the Positions of the Half & Full IM World Championships in 2026?    (33:07) New Tech and Testing for 2026  (34:49) 2026 Periodisation  (39:26) Predictions for 2026  Thanks to the sponsors of this podcast series: Maurten To benefit from the one-time code and get 20% off your next purchase on Maurten.com, simply enter the code “TNMS2” at checkout. The code is applicable once per customer, on all products except the Maurten Bicarb System, valid until 31/12/2025. Maurten Website Instagram: @maurten_official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MaurtenOfficial Plasmaide Visit the plasmaide website and use the code “NM15” for a 15% discount on your order.   Website: https://plasmaide.co.uk  Instagram: @plasmaide  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@plasmaide  Hosted, edited and produced by Dr David Lipman Editing, video and introduction by Roj Ferman

    45 min
  8. Olav - Q&A 2

    11/12/2025

    Olav - Q&A 2

    Olav joins David again to answer a series of listener questions.    (00:00) Introduction (01:00) What Changes for Olav at UNO-X Now That the Men are a World Tour Team?  (07:00) Lactate and Expiring Lactate Strips (09:13) The Impact of Caffeine on Lactate Readings  (16:24) The Impact of Altitude and Heat on Lactate Readings  (21:24) Periodising Supplements like Bicarb and Plasmaide  (24:39) SmO2 and Training Prescription  (34:40) Getting Reliable Data when Using SmO2 During Running (38:17) The Biggest Myth Olav Wants to Dispel  (41:32) How Does Olav Motivate His Athletes  (58:44) What is the Next Big Thing in Triathlon?  (1:08:00) What Role Would Olav Add to a High Performance Organisation?  Thanks to the sponsors of this podcast series: VO2Master  To book your 1 on 1 call head to https://vo2master.com/norwegian-method/ Website: https://vo2master.com/  Instagram: @vo2master YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VO2Master  Maurten To benefit from the one-time code and get 20% off your next purchase on Maurten.com, simply enter the code “TNMS1” at checkout. The code is applicable once per customer, on all products except the Maurten Bicarb System, valid until 31/12/2025. Maurten Website Instagram: @maurten_official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MaurtenOfficial Hosted, edited and produced by Dr David Lipman Editing, video and introduction by Roj Ferman

    1 h 15 min
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A podcast presented by Santara Technology, Kristian Blummenfelt, Gustav Iden and a host of others. Hosted by Dr David Lipman the podcast delves into the training methods of the world's best triathletes.

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  • Creado por
    SantaraTech
  • Años en activo
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodios
    60
  • Clasificación
    Apto
  • Derechos de autor
    © SantaraTech
  • Sitio web del podcast
    The Norwegian Method Podcast

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