Kristian joins David to discuss his recent testing results and training. They discuss the reasoning for his season plans and what training and year planning looks like as a result.

(00:00) Introduction

(00:35) Reasons for Location Change for Training Camp

(01:20) Bike Handling Work

(01:55) Race Plans Upcoming

(02:43) Bike Handling and Bike Fit Struggles

(07:02) Season Plans and Training

(08:52) Yearly goals

(10:22) What Does a Mini-Offseason Look Like?

(12:49) Training Planning Process for the Boys

(15:15) Tracking Training Progression

(17:12) Are the Boys Training Together?

(18:41) Spike Usage and Calf Issues

(23:04) Training Adjustments and Plans

(25:54) Compromises for the Racing Block

(28:06) Testing Procedures and Protocols

(33:57) Historical VO2Max & RER Values

(35:40) Reasons for Testing

(38:20) Supplements During Testing

(41:58) Current Training and Travel

(44:09) Heat Training Usage

(45:51) Periodising Stressors and Supplements

(47:55) Accommodation Situation and Training Partners

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The boys join David to review their year, what they have learned from it and what to look for in 2026.

(00:00) Introduction

(01:00) How did the Year go?

(07:47) What Race did the Boys Execute Best in the Year?

(09:36) What did the Boys Learn in 2025?

(16:54) Changes for 2026

(23:00) Plans for Offseason and Preseaon

(28:19) Bike Position Plans for 2026

(31:32) Thoughts on the Positions of the Half & Full IM World Championships in 2026?

(33:07) New Tech and Testing for 2026

(34:49) 2026 Periodisation

(39:26) Predictions for 2026

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Olav joins David again to answer a series of listener questions.

(00:00) Introduction

(01:00) What Changes for Olav at UNO-X Now That the Men are a World Tour Team?

(07:00) Lactate and Expiring Lactate Strips

(09:13) The Impact of Caffeine on Lactate Readings

(16:24) The Impact of Altitude and Heat on Lactate Readings

(21:24) Periodising Supplements like Bicarb and Plasmaide

(24:39) SmO2 and Training Prescription

(34:40) Getting Reliable Data when Using SmO2 During Running

(38:17) The Biggest Myth Olav Wants to Dispel

(41:32) How Does Olav Motivate His Athletes

(58:44) What is the Next Big Thing in Triathlon?

(1:08:00) What Role Would Olav Add to a High Performance Organisation?

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