A podcast presented by Santara Technology, featuring Olav Aleksander Bu and hosted by Dr David Lipman discussing the Norwegian method in depth as it pertains to age group triathletes seeking to qualify or already qualified for the world championships.
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Full Norwegian Hype Train - Post Nice World Championships Review
Season 3 · Episode 16
Monday, September 15, 2025 • Duration 35:42
The history making, all Norwegian podium join David to discuss the race and debrief all the happenings. They breakdown what was going on during the run, how training is devised and much more.
(00:00) Introduction
(00:20) Challenges with GPS Trackers
(01:00) How are the Boys?
(01:52) The Impact of the Achievement
(02:38) Are the Boys More Proud of the Group or Individual Achievement?
(04:13) How Did the Swim Go?
(09:58) How was the Bike?
(16:10) Motorbikes
(17:23) What Happened on the Run?
(26:11) Gustav Missing a Bottle
(27:01) Kristian’s Run
(30:20) What Happened with Kristian’s Cramping?
(31:10) Gustav’s Swallowing Issues
(32:38) What Does Training Look Like Before Marbella?
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Kristian & Gustav - Pre Nice World Championships Live Show
Season 3 · Episode 15
Friday, September 12, 2025 • Duration 30:05
In this special event, the boys join David in a Live event on site at Nice ahead of the Ironman World Championships. They discuss recent training, race form, things to watch out for on race day and much more.
Thank you to everyone who came out live and the partners that made the event possible.
(00:00) Introduction
(00:40) How Are the Boys Feeling?
(02:49) Super Sunday Session
(06:05) How Do You Deal with a Bad Session Close to Race Day
(08:14) Training with and Carbon Shoes and Spikes
(10:13) How Do the Boys Think the Race Will Play out?
(13:12) Advice to Age Groupers for the Course
(15:24) Has Kristian Focused on Losing Weight?
(17:41) People to Watch Out For Other Than the Norwegians?
(19:28) Norwegian Triathlon Progression
(20:05) Gear and Things to Watch for From the Boys on Race Day
(22:45) Is Gustav Wearing the Cap?
(23:28) Balancing Performance and Health
(24:58) Do the Boys Have Goals to do Norseman?
(25:41) Will the Boys Work Together on Race Day?
(27:26) Thoughts on Legacy and Winning in Nice as a Location
(29:02) Thoughts on Mental Strength and Managing Mentally when Things Hurt
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Olav - Marathon Planning and Training
Season 3 · Episode 14
Thursday, August 14, 2025 • Duration 52:40
Olav joins David to discuss all things marathon training. This includes how to periodise shoes, the use of crosstraining, how long to run and knowing when you need to do shorter, faster work as a marathoner.
(00:00) Introduction
(01:20) How Does Olav Approach a Standalone vs Ironman Marathon
(04:30) Should Runners be Crosstraining for Extra Volume?
(11:59) How Should Running be Split up Across a Day
(16:45) What’s the Longest Run Olav Would Use in Training for a Marathoner?
(25:00) Microcycle Length in Marathoners
(33:47) When Should Marathoners Focus More On Shorter Efforts?
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Olav - Nutritional Periodisation and Increasing Carbohydrate Intake
Season 3 · Episode 13
Thursday, July 24, 2025 • Duration 01:01:54
David and Olav sit down to discuss nutrition, nutritional periodisation and carbohydrate intake specifically. They discuss how Olav came to push carbohydrate intakes up with Kristian and Gustav, increasing maximal fat oxidation and periodisation of supplements.
(00:00) Introduction
(01:28) What was the Starting Point of Building a Nutrition Plan
(18:12) Prescription of Training
(25:00) How Did Olav Start to Understand Higher Carbohydrate Intakes were Possible?
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Kristian, Gustav & Casper - Frankfurt Review
Season 3 · Episode 12
Monday, June 30, 2025 • Duration 57:18
The guys join David and bring along team mate, Casper Stornes as the three of them review their race in Frankfurt. They discuss tactics, teamwork, lost nutrition and plans going forward.
(00:00) Introduction
(00:35) Soreness Post Race
(01:55) Casper’s Thoughts on the Field
(02:26) Casper’s Recovery vs Texas
(02:48) Group Name
(03:20) Team Battle and Tactics
(05:42) Review of the Swim
(06:57) KB’s Decision Making in T1 and Early on the Bike
(07:57) Gustav’s Swim Thoughts
(09:17) Casper’s Swim Review
(10:55) T1 Decision Making
(13:00) Casper’s Thought on the Bike
(14:24) Gustav’s Bike Thoughts
(15:28) What’s Changed for Gustav’s Bike Leg?
(16:55) Group Dynamics on the Bike
(20:10) Kristian’s Caffeine Intake
(22:35) Casper’s Thoughts when the Bike Chase Groups Combined
(24:06) Were the Guys Concerned about Kristian H Being off the Front?
(24:52) Tactical Aspects of Special Needs
(27:47) Dig the Guys Know the Danes Made a Late Bike Move
(30:27) T2 Times
(31:11) Gustav’s Thoughts on the Run
(33:59) Gustav’s Thoughts when he Caught Magnus
(36:06) Casper’s Thoughts on the Run
Gustav and Kristian - Frankfurt Preview
Season 3 · Episode 11
Tuesday, June 24, 2025 • Duration 45:00
The guys join David to discuss their last training block. They give updates on form, bike positions and key sessions. They then discuss Frankfurt, how they think the race will pan out, goals and things to watch for on the broadcast.
(00:00) Introduction
(00:50) Gustav vs Kristian
(01:07) Travel Plans
(01:43) How Has Training Been?
(05:12) Update on Gustav’s Running
(07:18) Training Emphasis for the Block
(08:50) Choosing Bergen Over an Altitude Camp
(09:52) Trailrunning and Open Water Swimming
(11:08) Key Swimming Sessions
(12:15) Key Bike Sessions
(13:30) Getting Around Bergen
(14:40) Gustav’s Bike Position Change
(16:55) Bouncing Back from Disappointing Races
(19:32) Changes for Frankfurt Based on Aix for Gustav
(21:15) Kristian’s Bike Position Change
(21:57) Frankfurt Field and Tactics
(24:55) Tactical Changes for Frankfurt Based on Kona
(26:37) Heat as a Factor
(27:19) Gustav’s Predictions for the Race
(30:10) Kristian’s Predictions for the Race
(31:08) Gustav’s Run Predictions for His Race
(32:05) Gustav’s Goal for Frankfurt
(33:55) Thoughts on Spread of Top 10
(35:00) Frankfurt Bike Course Nuances
Olav - Balancing Aerodynamics, Metabolics vs Thermodynamics
Season 3 · Episode 10
Thursday, June 12, 2025 • Duration 54:55
In an episode that follows the previous one on aerodynamics, Olav and David discuss the importance of balancing aerodynamics with thermodynamics and metabolics. There are actionable takeaways, a discussion of tradeoffs and more.
(00:00) Introduction
(01:09) Building the Ideal Triathlon Suit
(10:52) Optimising Thermodynamics of a Triathlon Suit
(11:53) How Much Difference is there Between an Olympic and an Ironman Trisuit?
(13:25) Aerodynamics in a Peloton
(16:24) How Much Difference is there Between an Olympic and an Ironman Trisuit?
(21:04) What is the Impact of the Trisuit on Hydrodynamics?
(25:00) Balancing Thermodynamics and Aerodynamics in a Trisuit
(32:32) Balancing Aerodynamics with Metabolics
(40:40) Optimising Metabolics without a Metabolic Analyzer
(42:03) Common Mistakes Olav has Seen
(46:53) Trade Offs
(50:16) The Impact of Suits on Other Aerodynamic Factors
David and Olav break all things aerodynamics down in this episode. Where to start, how to optimise and when to change positioning for optimal aerodynamics. They discuss mistakes made chasing peak aerodynamic positioning and where the future improvement in aerodynamics will come from in Ironman.
(00:00) Introduction
(01:17) Where Does Someone Start with Aerodynamics
(08:08) Limitations of Virtual Elevation
(11:40) How Did Olav Start Optimising Aerodynamics for Kristian & Gustav
Kristian sits down with David fresh off his win at IM 70.3 Aix en Provence. They discuss the race, its dynamics and why the boys chose to race there. They also touch on training leading into the race, changes to upcoming altitude plans and learnings from the race.
(00:00) Introduction
(00:57) Why did the Boys Choose to Race Aix en Provence
(01:36) How does Kristian Feel about the Race Execution?
(04:53) How did Kristian Feel Given Texas a Few Weeks Back?
(05:30) Tactical Decisions on Where to Make a Move?
(06:44) How was the Swim?
(07:49) How was the Transition Zone?
(09:03) The Importance of the Elite Briefing
(10:16) Wheel Issues
(11:28) Group Dynamics on the Bike
(14:24) How was the Descending on the Bike Course
(16:25) Keeping an Eye on Competitors
(18:33) Gustav’s Race
(19:57) Kristian’s Thoughts on the Run Course
(22:52) What was Kristian Splitting his Watch For?
(23:42) Comparing this Run to Oceanside
(24:41) Training Between Texas and Aix en Provence
(26:40) Training for Frankfurt
(27:30) Kristian’s New Bike
(30:09) Thoughts when Schomburg Bridged up
(32:31) Did Kristian Know Casper was Catching up to Him?
(34:10) How did Kristian find all the Traffic on the Run Course?
Kristian - Ironman Texas Win
Season 3 · Episode 7
Wednesday, April 30, 2025 • Duration 50:47
David is joined by Kristian to discuss all things Ironman Texas victory. They break down some training leading in, the race itself and what’s planned going forward for Kristian from a training and travel perspective. Finally they discuss Alex Yee’s marathon and other short distance athletes coming up to long distance triathlon.
(00:00) Introduction
(01:05) USA Puncture Count
(02:28) Training Leading into Texas
(07:55) How was Kristian Feeling Leading into Texas
(42:29) What Happened When KB & Casper caught Magnus
(43:24) Was Kristian Chasing sub 2:30
(44:20) Did the Guys Know Magnus got a Red Card
(45:30) Penalties
(46:15) Dropped Chains
(48:00) Gustav’s Cap
(49:13) Do the Guys Watch Races Back?
(50:53) Do the Athletes Catch up Post Race?
(51:20) What’s Changed for Casper Since Texas?
(52:30) Altitude Plans and Training Plans
(56:03) Kristian’s Loss on the Podium Yesterday
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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