The Rich Roll Podcast

Roll On: Kristian Blummenfelt, The Ministry of Truth, & Sustainable Self-Growth

May 12, 2022

Olav Aleksander Bu, the coach behind Ironman world champion Kristian Blummenfelt, shares his cutting-edge training methods and insights into endurance racing. Chris Hauth joins in to discuss the emotional and mental hurdles athletes face, alongside the implications of recent legal battles affecting personal freedoms. They also tackle the quirky question of whether children should run marathons and emphasize sustainable personal growth in an overwhelming wellness landscape. Get ready for a blend of sports, culture, and meaningful self-improvement tips!

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Olav Aleksander Bu

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Episode notes

Intro

4min

Sharks and the Future of Sustainable Fishing

17min

The Rigorous Training and Triumphs of Elite Athletes

8min

Strategies and Struggles in Ironman Racing

4min

The Race of Life: Marathons, Mental Challenges, and Legal Debates

24min

Legal Battles and Societal Impacts

17min

Navigating the Overwhelm of Wellness Choices

2min

Navigating Self-Improvement

9min

Navigating Endurance Challenges

18min

Welcome to another edition of ‘Roll On’, wherein Rich Roll and journalist & author Adam Skolnick riff on matters of interest across sports, culture, entertainment, and self-betterment.

Specific topics discussed in today’s episode include:

Adam's latest NYT piece A Free Diver’s Training Partners: Sharks
Outstanding performances from the Ironman World Championships
A brief conversation with IMWC Kristian Blummenfelt & his coach Olav Aleksander Bu
Should a 6 year old be permitted to run a marathon?
Endurance wins: Jackie Hunt-Broersma & William Goodge
the implications of overturning Roe v. Wade
why Joe Biden's 'Ministry of Truth' is problematic
thoughts on how to create sustainable growth; and
check-in with coach Chris Hauth

Thank you to Tristan from Utah for today’s listener question. If you want your query discussed, drop it on our Facebook Group Page or, better yet, leave a voicemail at (424) 235-4626.

Note: We will be recording a sleep specific AMA episode with Dr. Matthew Walker (RRP 600) in the near future. Please submit your seep questions for consideration by sending an e-mail to rrpstudio@richroll.com or leaving a voicemail at (424) 235-4626.

Reminder that you can watch today’s podcast on YouTube. And as always, the podcast streams wild and free on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Enjoy!

Peace + Plants,

Rich

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