Kristian - Aix-en-Provence Win
The Norwegian Method Podcast - A podcast by SantaraTech - Thursdays
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?
(36:15) Learnings from the Race
(37:38) Putting his Cap in Sports Mode
(38:51) Beer Showers
(39:38) The Norwegian Train
(42:47) Travel Plans going Forward
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Hosted, edited and produced by Dr David Lipman
Editing, video and introduction by Roj Ferman
