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

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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

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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?

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Hosted, edited and produced by Dr David Lipman
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