Kristian and David catch up to discuss the year that has been, Kristian’s thoughts on Paris and what the games may hold. They discuss testing, training and being in Bergen. 

(00:00 ) Introduction 

(02:36 ) What does being from Bergen mean? 

(03:58 ) Does Kristian take Strength from Adversity?

(05:27 ) Kristian’s Shirt and his Motto

(05:58 ) Kristian’s Reflections on Racing in Yokohama & Cagliari

(10:56 ) How is Kristian’s Body Feeling?

(12:00 ) How much Run Volume is Kristian Currently Doing? 

(12:47 ) Fatigue and Lactate

(14:12 ) What went through Kristian’s Mind with Overinflated Tyres in Cagliari?

(15:35 ) What was Kristian’s Mindset on the Run in Cagliari?

(19:40 ) How is Kristian Feeling about the Olympics?

(21:13 ) What does Kristian do Following Disappointing Races?

(22:50 ) Debriefing Cagliari and Yokohama with Olav

(23:46 ) What Changes Will Kristian Make for the Olympics now? 

(24:34 ) Kristian’s Track Sessions and Altitude

(25:10 ) What does Kristian do to Manage Stress and Destress?

(26:10 ) What’s it like being in Bergen?

(27:06 ) What is Gustav’s Role in Training with Kristian now?

(27:51 ) Has Kristian left Anything Horrible in his Fridge whilst Travelling? 

(29:10 ) Does Kristian Enjoy Alone Time? 

(30:30 ) Does Kristian Enjoy Cooking his Own Food?

(31:40 ) Does Kristian Enjoy Training in Bergen?

(34:08 ) Who Trains with Kristian in Bergen?

(35:33 ) Why Does Kristian Invite Younger Triathletes to Train with him? 

(37:18 ) Training with Headphones in During Training

(37:50 ) What is Kristian’s Testing Like?

(40:12 ) Learnings from Testing

(42:48 ) Does Kristian Enjoy Tinkering with Training?

(45:14 ) What are Kristian’s Thoughts Around how the Olympics will go? 

(51:30 ) Kristian’s Thoughts on the Potential of the Swim Being Cancelled

(52:20 ) Would Kristian Prefer the Event Moved or Have no Swim?

(53:20 ) Water Quality Concerns and Swim Familiarity Utilisation for Pros 

(54:24 ) Impacts of Course Changes on Dynamics of the Race

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