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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The boys join David from the big island and preview the upcoming race. They talk about super saturday and super sunday, including the rationale for them and how they’d scale to age groupers. They also discuss training around travel.

(00:00) Introduction

(00:35) KB’s vibes

(01:15) Gustav’s vibes

(01:53) Hurricane Limitations and Race Implications

(04:22) Casper’s Fall and Implications

(08:27) Group Vibes

(11:00) Managing Training Around Travel

(14:55) Modification of Training in the Heat

(16:49) Super Saturday and Super Sunday

(27:00) Taper

(28:47) Scaling Super Saturday and Super Sunday For Age Groupers

(31:33) Why did Gustav do Less on Super Saturday and Super Sunday?

(34:14) What was KB Feeling During Super Saturday and Super Sunday?

(36:09) Gustav and Confidence Post Bad Session

(38:12) New Technology Debuting at Kona

(40:14) Bike Positions and Bike Choice

(42:28) Gustav’s Hair and Facial Hair

(43:22) Invitations to Whatsapp Groups

(43:41) Expectations for Race Day

(45:45) Race Day Tactics

(48:40) What is Success on Race day?

(49:04) What’s the Sweetest Experience on Race day for KB?

(49:17) Winning Run Time and Fastest Run Time on the Day

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After a super exciting race, the boys join David to recap the IM 70.3 world championships in Nice. They discuss their races, tactical choices, equipment and fueling. They also look forward to Kona, previewing some training, and discussing what has changed as a result of Nice, including their competitors.

(00:00) Introduction

(00:32) How are the Boys?

(01:26) How was Gustav’s Drive?

(02:24) Kristian’s Swim & Early Bike

(05:30) Gustav’s Swim & Early Bike

(07:25) Is There a Temptation to Push the Run in T1?

(08:33) Taking Note of Other Athletes to Work Together on the Bike

(10:20) Gustav’s Bike

(10:46) Col de Vence

(11:40) Tactics & Pacing on the Bike

(14:22) Gustav’s Broken Race Ranger

(16:03) 20m Rule Issues Early on the Bike

(18:12) Course Variations and Pacing

(18:57) Fueling the Bike

(21:05) Gustav’s Bike Course Record

(23:15) Kristian’s New Bike and Bike Choice Going Forward

(24:04) Was Kristian Surprised by the Bike Dynamics?

(25:18) Kristian’s Run

(27:05) Gustav’s Thoughts in T2

(27:37) Gustav’s Run and Thoughts on the Run

(29:35) Gustav’s Run Fueling

(30:30) Kristian’s Thoughts on the Run

(32:15) Kristian’s Run Fueling

(32:50) Thoughts Whilst Hunting a Podium

(34:55) Gustav’s Thoughts on his Run and During the Run

(37:43) Interviews Post Race

(38:50) Supporting on the Run

(39:47) Rating the Race

(41:42) Training Plans Going Forward

(44:00) Competitor Analysis from Nice for Kona

(47:08) General Training vs Specific Training Towards Kona

(48:08) Gustav’s Hair and ‘the Cap’

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Hosted, edited and produced by Dr David Lipman

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