In this episode of Endure Prime, Bjorn-Ivar takes you inside the reality of winter training — where darkness, weather, schedules, and everyday life collide. Through stories from filming running routes in Oslo, he explores why indoor training isn’t “cheating,” why consistency is the real engine of endurance, and how small adjustments can transform your motivation through the colder months.

You’ll hear how to train in the “real-life lane,” where work, family and energy levels don’t always cooperate — and why removing obstacles is more powerful than chasing motivation. Bjorn-Ivar also breaks down the mental boost of running in new environments, the traps that make people stop training, and how simple rhythms can outlast even the toughest seasons.

This episode finishes with a practical deep-dive into Zone-2 training: what it is, why it matters, and how to integrate it into a real week whether you’re new, returning, or experienced.

In this episode:

• Oslo stories + why novelty boosts motivation
• Indoor training as strategy (not shortcuts)
• The “real-life training lane”
• Why people stop — and how to avoid it
• Mid-life adaptation (for all ages)
• A simple, human guide to effective Zone-2 training

Whether you train once a week or six, Episode 2 will help you build endurance that fits real life — even when the world outside turns cold and dark.

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