About this episode
David is joined by Kristian to discuss all things Ironman Texas victory. They break down some training leading in, the race itself and what’s planned going forward for Kristian from a training and travel perspective. Finally they discuss Alex Yee’s marathon and other short distance athletes coming up to long distance triathlon.
(00:00) Introduction
(01:05) USA Puncture Count
(02:28) Training Leading into Texas
(07:55) How was Kristian Feeling Leading into Texas
(10:42) Race Review
(12:50) Gustav and Kristian Surging on the Bike
(13:30) Bike Tactics
(15:10) Cramping Worries
(16:34) The Run
(18:47) Uber Bikers Race Dynamics
(20:04) Was Kristian Tracking Antonio on the Bike
(20:34) Cramping and Bike Position
(22:07) Was the Long T2 Run a Cramping Concern
(23:38) T2, Calf Sleeves and Kristian’s Calves
(25:00) Run Tactics
(27:14) Trash Talk
(28:07) Making the Break
(28:53) Hydration and Nutrition
(32:30) Solving the Vomiting Issues
(34:18) Almost Running into a Child
(36:27) How Did Kristian Feel When Finishing?
(38:17) Programming Plans Going Forward
(40:26) Gustav’s Phone Saga
(41:11) The Norwegian Hype Train
(43:30) Neutral Motorbike
(44:13) The IM Record
(45:53) Frankfurt and Racing the Best
(47:20) Kristian’s Marathon Potential
(48:55) Alex Yee’s Potential Ironman
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