The Norwegian Method Podcast Olav - Annual Training Plan
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Feb 27, 2025 
Olav Aleksander Bu, a peak human performance developer and coach, shares his expertise on crafting an annual training plan. He discusses the importance of building redundancy for unexpected changes and how to track progress even when not racing. Olav highlights the intricacies of race frequency and optimal timing, as well as how strengths and weaknesses influence training strategies. Additionally, he delves into the different power profiles for varying triathlon distances, emphasizing tailored training approaches for effective performance.
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Annual Planning Benefits
- Planning annually allows setting clear expectations and measuring progress effectively.
- It enables learning from gaps and optimizing future plans with better foresight.
Build Redundancy Into Plans
- Build redundancy and risk coverage into your training plans to handle setbacks.
- Adjust plans with learning over time and prepare mitigating actions against unforeseen obstacles.
Use Internal Metrics for Capacity
- Use internal control metrics like heart rate for capacity phases to adjust training intensity for daily stress.
- Factor body condition into intensity to avoid adding excess stress during fluctuations.