Gustav joins David from the big island to discuss his race, confidence leading up to it and what it means for his future. They also discuss his tri-suit and his offseason race-cation plans.

(00:00) Introduction

(01:04) How Does Gustav Feel About the Performance?

(02:00) What Were Gustav’s Goals During the Day?

(02:26) The Bike Penalty and Consequences

(04:06) Lessons from the Bike and Penalty

(05:16) Thoughts on Weather Pre-Race

(08:01) How Did Gustav Feel in the Wind on the Bike?

(09:27) Early Feelings and Tactics on the Bike?

(10:50) Thoughts on his Swim?

(12:29) Casper’s Thoughts on the Boys In Race

(13:00) What was Gustav Thinking in T2?

(15:10) Initial Plan on the Run

(16:19) Pacing Plan on the Run

(18:00) Gustav is Back

(20:08) Thoughts When Passing Magnus

(20:49) Thoughts on Run Time

(22:47) Confidence Leading into the Race

(25:48) Recovery

(26:53) The Pain of a DNF

(27:27) Success and Evaluating the Day

(29:07) Reflecting on the Year and the Pro Series

(31:37) The Cap

(32:22) The Trisuit

(36:12) Onward Plans

(36:43) Offseason

(38:09) How is Kristian?

(39:46) Race-cations with Kristian

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Hosted, edited and produced by Dr David Lipman

Editing, video and introduction by Roj Ferman