Kristian - VO2Max & Base Season

<p>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. </p><p><br></p><p>(00:00) Introduction</p><p>(00:35) Reasons for Location Change for Training Camp </p><p>(01:20) Bike Handling Work </p><p>(01:55) Race Plans Upcoming </p><p>(02:43) Bike Handling and Bike Fit Struggles </p><p>(07:02) Season Plans and Training </p><p>(08:52) Yearly goals </p><p>(10:22) What Does a Mini-Offseason Look Like? </p><p>(12:49) Training Planning Process for the Boys </p><p>(15:15) Tracking Training Progression </p><p>(17:12) Are the Boys Training Together?  </p><p>(18:41) Spike Usage and Calf Issues </p><p>(23:04) Training Adjustments and Plans  </p><p>(25:54) Compromises for the Racing Block </p><p>(28:06) Testing Procedures and Protocols </p><p>(33:57) Historical VO2Max &amp; RER Values </p><p>(35:40) Reasons for Testing </p><p>(38:20) Supplements During Testing </p><p>(41:58) Current Training and Travel </p><p>(44:09) Heat Training Usage </p><p>(45:51) Periodising Stressors and Supplements </p><p>(47:55) Accommodation Situation and Training Partners  </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Thanks to the sponsors of this podcast series:</p><p><strong>Maurten</strong></p><p>To benefit from the one-time code and get 15% off your next purchase on Maurten.com, simply enter the code “<strong>TNMS4”</strong> at checkout. The code is applicable once per customer, on all products except the Maurten Bicarb System, valid until 31/12/2026.</p><p>Maurten <a href="https://www.maurten.com/?utm_source=referral&utm_campaign=tnms1_2025&utm_medium=partnerships&utm_content=thenorwegianmethod"><u>Website</u></a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/maurten_official"><u>@maurten_official</u></a></p><p>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/MaurtenOfficial"><u>https://www.youtube.com/c/MaurtenOfficial</u></a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Hosted, edited and produced by <a href="https://www.drdavidjlipman.com/"><u>Dr David Lipman</u></a><br>Editing, video and introduction by <a href="https://rojferman.com/"><u>Roj Ferman</u></a></p>