The Norwegian Method Podcast

David and Olav break down the use of heat and altitude in training. They discuss the impacts of them, how to use them and misconceptions around them.  (00:00) Introduction(01:30) Effects of Heat and Altitude (11:53) How Does Olav Periodise Heat & Altitude? (15:37) How to Think About Heat & Altitude (17:18) Why Do Heat & Altitude Work?(23:26) Caution Around Altitude (27:50) Planning Heat & Altitude (31:50) Individual Variation (32:50) How Does Apply Heat(36:25) Does Olav Use Heat to Prepare for Altitude? (42:30) Opportunity Cost and Energy (46:08) Combining Heat & Altitude (47:14) How Does Olav Dose Heat?(49:25) Active vs Passive Heat? (54:54) Starting Heat  Thanks to the sponsors of this podcast series:VO2Master To book your 1 on 1 call head to https://vo2master.com/norwegian-method/Website: https://vo2master.com/ Instagram: @vo2masterYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VO2Master MaurtenTo benefit from the one-time code and get 20% off your next purchase on Maurten.com, simply enter the code “TNMS1” at checkout. The code is applicable once per customer, on all products except the Maurten Bicarb System, valid until 31/12/2025.Maurten WebsiteInstagram: @maurten_officialYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MaurtenOfficialHosted, edited and produced by Dr David LipmanEditing, video and introduction by Roj Ferman

Ironman Kona 2025 Champion Solveig Løvseth joins David fresh off travelling back from Kona. They discuss the year so far, transitioning from Olympic distance, racing mentality and of course the race! (00:00) Introduction(00:40) How Does Solveig Feel About All Her Accolades? (01:20) How Have Things Been Since the Race? (03:31) Is Solveig Happier as an Underdog? (04:44) How Has the Year Been? (06:25) Did Solveig Speak to the Boys About Kona? (08:00) Why Was Solveig So Relaxed in Kona? (11:05) Was There Anything In Training That Made Solveig Feel Ready for Kona? (12:18) Pre Race Discussion with Mikal(14:39) How Did Solveig Know She Could Push Higher Watts Safely(18:01) What Was Going Through Solveig’s Mind Coming off the Bike? (21:41) Were Splits Back to Kat Concerning? (24:07) How Was the Energy Lab? (26:33) How Was Passing Lucy? (29:00) Chasing Taylor(32:37) Reflecting on Race Splits(36:05) Plans Going Forward (38:14) How Many Instagram Followers Has Solveig Gained Since Winning Hosted, edited and produced by Dr David LipmanEditing, video and introduction by Roj Ferman

In this dynamic discussion, Olav (Ola Alexander Boo), an expert coach renowned for his work with elite endurance athletes, dives deep into the world of lactate. He explains that lactate isn’t merely a waste product; it serves vital physiological functions. Listeners learn about factors impacting lactate levels, the significance of repeated sampling, and the common mistakes to avoid in lactate testing. Olav also emphasizes the importance of combining lactate readings with heart rate and perception for optimal performance insights.

Olaf Alexander Boo, a performance developer and elite triathlon coach, dives into the fascinating world of VO2max and training efficiency. He explains the trade-offs between VO2max and efficiency, detailing how heart size and O2 pulse impact metabolic tuning. The discussion touches on the nuances of efficiency, economy, and fractional utilization in training. Olav also highlights the importance of individualized training and metabolic profiling, along with innovative measurement tools for optimizing athletic performance.

The history making, all Norwegian podium join David to discuss the race and debrief all the happenings. They breakdown what was going on during the run, how training is devised and much more. (00:00) Introduction(00:20) Challenges with GPS Trackers(01:00) How are the Boys? (01:52) The Impact of the Achievement (02:38) Are the Boys More Proud of the Group or Individual Achievement? (04:13) How Did the Swim Go? (09:58) How was the Bike? (16:10) Motorbikes(17:23) What Happened on the Run?(26:11) Gustav Missing a Bottle(27:01) Kristian’s Run(30:20) What Happened with Kristian’s Cramping?(31:10) Gustav’s Swallowing Issues(32:38) What Does Training Look Like Before Marbella? Thanks to the sponsors of this podcast series:MaurtenTo benefit from the one-time code and get 20% off your next purchase on Maurten.com, simply enter the code “TNMS2” at checkout. The code is applicable once per customer, on all products except the Maurten Bicarb System, valid until 31/12/2025.Maurten WebsiteInstagram: @maurten_officialYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MaurtenOfficialPlasmaideVisit the plasmaide website and use the code “NM15” for a 15% discount on your order.  Website: https://plasmaide.co.uk Instagram: @plasmaide Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@plasmaide Hosted, edited and produced by Dr David LipmanEditing, video and introduction by Roj Ferman

In this special event, the boys join David in a Live event on site at Nice ahead of the Ironman World Championships. They discuss recent training, race form, things to watch out for on race day and much more. Thank you to everyone who came out live and the partners that made the event possible. (00:00) Introduction(00:40) How Are the Boys Feeling? (02:49) Super Sunday Session(06:05) How Do You Deal with a Bad Session Close to Race Day(08:14) Training with and Carbon Shoes and Spikes(10:13) How Do the Boys Think the Race Will Play out?(13:12) Advice to Age Groupers for the Course(15:24) Has Kristian Focused on Losing Weight?(17:41) People to Watch Out For Other Than the Norwegians? (19:28) Norwegian Triathlon Progression(20:05) Gear and Things to Watch for From the Boys on Race Day(22:45) Is Gustav Wearing the Cap? (23:28) Balancing Performance and Health(24:58) Do the Boys Have Goals to do Norseman? (25:41) Will the Boys Work Together on Race Day?(27:26) Thoughts on Legacy and Winning in Nice as a Location(29:02) Thoughts on Mental Strength and Managing Mentally when Things HurtThanks to the sponsors of this podcast series:MaurtenTo benefit from the one-time code and get 20% off your next purchase on Maurten.com, simply enter the code “TNMS2” at checkout. The code is applicable once per customer, on all products except the Maurten Bicarb System, valid until 31/12/2025.Maurten WebsiteInstagram: @maurten_officialYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MaurtenOfficialPlasmaideVisit the plasmaide website and use the code “NM15” for a 15% discount on your order.  Website: https://plasmaide.co.uk Instagram: @plasmaide Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@plasmaide Hosted, edited and produced by Dr David LipmanEditing, video and introduction by Roj Ferman

Olav (Ola Alexander Bu), a peak human performance developer and coach for elite endurance athletes, shares his expertise on marathon planning. He discusses the key differences between standalone and Ironman marathons, stressing the importance of training adaptations. Olav advocates for cross-training to safely boost training volume and recommends splitting runs throughout the day for quality and intensity. He also addresses effective shoe periodization, cautioning against overuse of high-efficiency shoes and highlighting best practices for marathon training.

Discover how increasing carbohydrate intake can maximize performance in athletes. Olav shares his innovative approach to nutritional periodisation and discusses the transformative effects of training the gut for higher carb absorption. Learn about fascinating studies that have led athletes to exceed traditional intake ceilings, with some reaching over 300g/hr. Plus, insights into the interplay of fat oxidation and carb consumption reveal that both can thrive side by side. This deep dive into nutrition is packed with practical tips and cutting-edge research!

The guys join David and bring along team mate, Casper Stornes as the three of them review their race in Frankfurt. They discuss tactics, teamwork, lost nutrition and plans going forward. (00:00) Introduction(00:35) Soreness Post Race(01:55) Casper’s Thoughts on the Field(02:26) Casper’s Recovery vs Texas(02:48) Group Name(03:20) Team Battle and Tactics(05:42) Review of the Swim (06:57) KB’s Decision Making in T1 and Early on the Bike (07:57) Gustav’s Swim Thoughts(09:17) Casper’s Swim Review(10:55) T1 Decision Making(13:00) Casper’s Thought on the Bike                                        (14:24) Gustav’s Bike Thoughts(15:28) What’s Changed for Gustav’s Bike Leg?(16:55) Group Dynamics on the Bike (20:10) Kristian’s Caffeine Intake (22:35) Casper’s Thoughts when the Bike Chase Groups Combined (24:06) Were the Guys Concerned about Kristian H Being off the Front?(24:52) Tactical Aspects of Special Needs (27:47) Dig the Guys Know the Danes Made a Late Bike Move (30:27) T2 Times (31:11) Gustav’s Thoughts on the Run(33:59) Gustav’s Thoughts when he Caught Magnus (36:06) Casper’s Thoughts on the Run(38:07) Kristian’s Thoughts on the Run(42:29) What Happened When KB & Casper caught Magnus (43:24) Was Kristian Chasing sub 2:30 (44:20) Did the Guys Know Magnus got a Red Card(45:30) Penalties (46:15) Dropped Chains(48:00) Gustav’s Cap(49:13) Do the Guys Watch Races Back? (50:53) Do the Athletes Catch up Post Race? (51:20) What’s Changed for Casper Since Texas? (52:30) Altitude Plans and Training Plans(56:03) Kristian’s Loss on the Podium Yesterday Thanks to the sponsors of this podcast series:MaurtenTo benefit from the one-time code and get 20% off your next purchase on Maurten.com, simply enter the code “TNMS2” at checkout. The code is applicable once per customer, on all products except the Maurten Bicarb System, valid until 31/12/2025.Maurten WebsiteInstagram: @maurten_officialYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MaurtenOfficialPlasmaideVisit the plasmaide website and use the code “NM15” for a 15% discount on your order.  Website: https://plasmaide.co.uk Instagram: @plasmaide Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@plasmaide Hosted, edited and produced by Dr David LipmanEditing, video and introduction by Roj Ferman

The guys join David to discuss their last training block. They give updates on form, bike positions and key sessions. They then discuss Frankfurt, how they think the race will pan out, goals and things to watch for on the broadcast. (00:00) Introduction(00:50) Gustav vs Kristian  (01:07) Travel Plans(01:43) How Has Training Been? (05:12) Update on Gustav’s Running(07:18) Training Emphasis for the Block(08:50) Choosing Bergen Over an Altitude Camp(09:52) Trailrunning and Open Water Swimming(11:08) Key Swimming Sessions(12:15) Key Bike Sessions                                         (13:30) Getting Around Bergen (14:40) Gustav’s Bike Position Change(16:55) Bouncing Back from Disappointing Races(19:32) Changes for Frankfurt Based on Aix for Gustav  (21:15) Kristian’s Bike Position Change(21:57) Frankfurt Field and Tactics(24:55) Tactical Changes for Frankfurt Based on Kona(26:37) Heat as a Factor (27:19) Gustav’s Predictions for the Race(30:10) Kristian’s Predictions for the Race(31:08) Gustav’s Run Predictions for His Race(32:05) Gustav’s Goal for Frankfurt(33:55) Thoughts on Spread of Top 10(35:00) Frankfurt Bike Course Nuances(38:04) People to Watch(39:05) Things to Watch for  (42:00) Shoutout Thanks to the sponsors of this podcast series:MaurtenTo benefit from the one-time code and get 20% off your next purchase on Maurten.com, simply enter the code “TNMS2” at checkout. The code is applicable once per customer, on all products except the Maurten Bicarb System, valid until 31/12/2025.Maurten WebsiteInstagram: @maurten_officialYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MaurtenOfficialPlasmaideVisit the plasmaide website and use the code “NM15” for a 15% discount on your order.  Website: https://plasmaide.co.uk Instagram: @plasmaide Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@plasmaide Hosted, edited and produced by Dr David LipmanEditing, video and introduction by Roj Ferman