The Norwegian Method Podcast

The boys join David from the big island and preview the upcoming race. They talk about super saturday and super sunday, including the rationale for them and how they’d scale to age groupers. They also discuss training around travel. (00:00) Introduction(00:35) KB’s vibes (01:15) Gustav’s vibes (01:53) Hurricane Limitations and Race Implications (04:22) Casper’s Fall and Implications (08:27) Group Vibes (11:00) Managing Training Around Travel (14:55) Modification of Training in the Heat (16:49) Super Saturday and Super Sunday (27:00) Taper(28:47) Scaling Super Saturday and Super Sunday For Age Groupers (31:33) Why did Gustav do Less on Super Saturday and Super Sunday? (34:14) What was KB Feeling During Super Saturday and Super Sunday?(36:09) Gustav and Confidence Post Bad Session (38:12) New Technology Debuting at Kona (40:14) Bike Positions and Bike Choice (42:28) Gustav’s Hair and Facial Hair(43:22) Invitations to Whatsapp Groups (43:41) Expectations for Race Day (45:45) Race Day Tactics (48:40) What is Success on Race day? (49:04) What’s the Sweetest Experience on Race day for KB? (49:17) Winning Run Time and Fastest Run Time on the DayThanks to the sponsors of this podcast series:MaurtenTo 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 WebsiteInstagram: @maurten_officialYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MaurtenOfficialHosted, edited and produced by Dr David LipmanEditing, video and introduction by Roj Ferman

The boys join David to review some of their previous training and discuss this weekend’s racing. They talk about their form, what success looks like and how they think the race will play out. (00:00) Introduction(00:30) How are the Boys? (01:00) Do the Boys Like the Splitting of the Men & Women(03:07) How Have the Boys been Going? (04:15) Sharing the Driving (04:40) What was the Focus of the Training Block? (06:31) What was Behind the Choice of St Moritz? (07:35) Gustav’s Hair Choice (09:17) Altitude Rooms in Bergen (11:46) Did the Altitude Room Help Training Once Arriving at Altitude?(13:02) What was a Session that Told the Boys They were in Good Shape? (15:25) Kristian’s Bike Choice and Setup for Nice (18:00) Gustav’s Bike Setup for Nice (19:00) How Has Gustav’s Running Been Going? (21:00) How is Kristian’s Run Form? (23:22) Where Have the Boys Raced the Most? (25:08) Are New Courses or Familiar Courses Better? (26:20) Is Knowing the Course an Advantage? (27:50) People Not Racing (28:58) Swim Course Race (30:03) Bike Session (31:01) Bike Course Advice (31:26) Race Ready Bikes (32:17) How Will the Race Play Out? (35:37) What Will the Winning Run Time Be? (37:20) What Does Success Look Like? (38:00) How is Casper Going? (38:15) Post Race Plans(38:58) Car Logistics Thanks to the sponsors of this podcast series:MaurtenTo 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 WebsiteInstagram: @maurten_officialYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MaurtenOfficialHosted, edited and produced by Dr David LipmanEditing, video and introduction by Roj Ferman

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? Thanks to the sponsors of this podcast series:MaurtenTo 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 WebsiteInstagram: @maurten_officialYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MaurtenOfficialPlasmaideVisit 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 Eight Sleep “Use the code “KRISTIAN” at eightsleep.com/kristian for up to $350 off the Pod 5 Ultra.Try it for 30 days risk-free.”Website: https://eightsleep.com/kristian Instagram: @eightsleepYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@eight_sleep Hosted, edited and produced by Dr David LipmanEditing, video and introduction by Roj Ferman

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 LipmanEditing, video and introduction by Roj Ferman

Olav joins David to discuss changes to metabolics and tradeoffs that are made when making changes. They discuss efficiency, economy and fractional utilization and how they relate to VO2Max, different athlete types and training they need as well as how to develop your own testing protocols. (00:00) Introduction(01:26) Why is there a Tradeoff Between Efficiency and VO2Max(14:42) Efficiency, Economy and Fractional Utilization(24:36) How do These Metrics Relate to Power Profiling?(29:40) Metabolic Differences of Continuous vs Stochastic Races(35:35) Is the Ideal Balance Athlete or Event Specific(45:38) Advice on Building a Metabolic Profile 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: @vo2masterYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VO2Master MaurtenTo 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 WebsiteInstagram: @maurten_officialYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MaurtenOfficialHosted, edited and produced by Dr David LipmanEditing, video and introduction by Roj Ferman

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 HurtThanks to the sponsors of this podcast series:MaurtenTo 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 WebsiteInstagram: @maurten_officialYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MaurtenOfficialPlasmaideVisit 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 LipmanEditing, video and introduction by Roj Ferman