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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Hosted, edited and produced by Dr David Lipman

Editing, video and introduction by Roj Ferman