Kristian - Post IM Texas and Mid Season Breaks

<p>Kristian joins David to review his huge win at Ironman Texas as well as discuss midseason breaks. </p><p><br></p><p>(00:00) Introduction</p><p>(00:28) How is Kristian? </p><p>(01:40) Hype in the Buildup and its Impact </p><p>(02:54) Competition vs Weather as a Driver of Fast Times  </p><p>(04:25) Swim Form </p><p>(06:33) T1, Calf Sleeves and Big Group</p><p>(09:29) Bike Groups </p><p>(13:30) Flat Tyre </p><p>(15:46) Bike Pack Dynamics and 20m Rule</p><p>(20:46) Thoughts in T2</p><p>(22:47) Tactics on the Run </p><p>(28:00) Crowd and Splits  </p><p>(30:25) Was the Dynamic on the Run Enjoyable? </p><p>(31:09) Thoughts on Finish Time </p><p>(32:14) Did Anything Surprise Kristian About the Race? </p><p>(33:28) Impact of the PTO on Ironman </p><p>(34:32) Bike Position </p><p>(35:26) Learnings from the Racing Block </p><p>(37:22) What Needs Addressing Going Forward </p><p>(38:23) Using Spikes  </p><p>(38:57) Midseason Break </p><p>(40:13) Pro Series Thoughts </p><p>(41:38) Race Day Strategy for Kona </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=tnms4_2026&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></p><p>Editing, video and introduction by <a href="https://rojferman.com/"><u>Roj Ferman</u></a><br></p>