The guys join David from Sierra Nevada to discuss their recovery from IMWC Nice, how they’re building into Marbella and previewing the race.

(00:00) Introduction

(00:30) Sauna

(01:22) Rest Day Activities

(02:00) First 2 Weeks in Training Camp

(02:47) How was Recovery Post Nice?

(05:28) Altitude and Travel Plans

(07:57) What Changes in Preparation for a 70.3 vs an Ironman

(08:36) How Are Paces and Power Number at Altitude vs Sea Level

(09:55) Key Sessions

(12:37) How is Sierra Nevada?

(14:42) Finding a Swim Coach

(15:26) Why Did the Boys Go To Altitude Pre-Race?

(16:00) Marbella Course

(23:27) How Are the Boys Feeling at This Stage of the Season?

(28:04) How is Casper Going?

(28:27) Car Chat

(30:23) Gustav’s 2 Years

(33:00) Early Race Announcements

(35:24) Race Day Predictions

(39:32) Who is Bringing the Vibes?

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David and Olav break down the use of heat and altitude in training. They discuss the impacts of them, how to use them and misconceptions around them.

(00:00) Introduction

(01:30) Effects of Heat and Altitude

(11:53) How Does Olav Periodise Heat & Altitude?

(15:37) How to Think About Heat & Altitude

(17:18) Why Do Heat & Altitude Work?

(23:26) Caution Around Altitude

(27:50) Planning Heat & Altitude

(31:50) Individual Variation

(32:50) How Does Apply Heat

(36:25) Does Olav Use Heat to Prepare for Altitude?

(42:30) Opportunity Cost and Energy

(46:08) Combining Heat & Altitude

(47:14) How Does Olav Dose Heat?

(49:25) Active vs Passive Heat?

(54:54) Starting Heat

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Ironman Kona 2025 Champion Solveig Løvseth joins David fresh off travelling back from Kona. They discuss the year so far, transitioning from Olympic distance, racing mentality and of course the race!

(00:00) Introduction

(00:40) How Does Solveig Feel About All Her Accolades?

(01:20) How Have Things Been Since the Race?

(03:31) Is Solveig Happier as an Underdog?

(04:44) How Has the Year Been?

(06:25) Did Solveig Speak to the Boys About Kona?

(08:00) Why Was Solveig So Relaxed in Kona?

(11:05) Was There Anything In Training That Made Solveig Feel Ready for Kona?

(12:18) Pre Race Discussion with Mikal

(14:39) How Did Solveig Know She Could Push Higher Watts Safely

(18:01) What Was Going Through Solveig’s Mind Coming off the Bike?

(21:41) Were Splits Back to Kat Concerning?

(24:07) How Was the Energy Lab?

(26:33) How Was Passing Lucy?

(29:00) Chasing Taylor

(32:37) Reflecting on Race Splits

(36:05) Plans Going Forward

(38:14) How Many Instagram Followers Has Solveig Gained Since Winning

Hosted, edited and produced by Dr David Lipman

Editing, video and introduction by Roj Ferman