TNM Podcast S2E1 - Kristian Blummenfelt - Success, Legacy and Triathlon in general

In the first episode of season 2 David and Kristian talk about how Kristian sees himself in Triathlon and Norway, how he got to where he is and what he thinks of legacy. They touch on last year, preparation for the Olympics, changes Kristian has made for Paris and pressure.
(00:00) Introduction
(01:18) How does Kristian feel about being grouped with Gustav so frequently?
(02:42) How does Kristian feel about his impact on Norway as a country?
(05:11) Inspiring the next generation of Norwegian triathletes
(06:44) Why did Kristian choose triathlon?
(11:46) Who pushed Kristian towards triathlon?
(12:38) Did Kristian love triathlon or just winning when he started?
(13:21) Kristian’s thoughts on success in sport for himself
(14:30) Did Kristian ever consider open water swimming?
(15:41) How does Kristian think of legacy?
(16:32) What would winning Paris mean for Kristian?
(17:45) What is more important to Kristian; proving he could win the Olympics again or coming back down?
(20:32) The factors driving success in longer distance endurance events at younger ages.
(21:55) What has Kristian removed from his life to help cope better with training load?
(23:10) Who is in Kristian’s team?
(26:02) Does Kristian feel the pressure of all the people in his team?
(27:57) What role does the stoic environment in Sierra Nevada play for Kristian?
(29:58) Was being off the pace last year concerning?
(32:49) Why did Kristian want to do the PTO/middle distance races last year?
(33:30) What Kristian find most important in training for the Olympics
(35:58) How is Kristian’s training going?
(38:39) How do Kristian & team decide on testing frequency?
(39:24) What does an offseason look like for Kristian?
(40:26) Where does Kristian spend his offseasons?
(40:52) How many weeks a year does Kristian spend in Bergen?
(41:40) Does Kristian feel like he’s always under pressure to win and does he think that’s fair?
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Produced and Edited by David Lipman

[@RyderLehmann]

I'm the "16 year old who's listening now," thanks for the shout-out. I'll see you on the start line, Kristian!

[@kimwrinkle100]

How could anyone not like this guy? Great interview…Thank you both!

[@TommySaucierPlourde0]

Very interesting to follow “the Norwegian train” and what they do with their method. Sad to see Gustav having so much trouble with his injury. But let's go Kristian. Paris 2024 will be interesting, that's for sure.

[@israel_started_it_ALL_in_1947]

The GOAT.... Great pod. Thanks

[@havelaar2384]

Kristian says at one point that if he does not train, he will cramp at the first run. Do you know where the cramps are coming from? I also have the tendancy to cramp and have rhabomyolisis in my quards and/or glutes at the first run after 3 days without training (by the way, a very good motivation for staying consistently activ 😉). Doctors suspect any type of rare myopathy, but are unable to find out, what might be wrong with my muscle cells. So very interested to know whether Kristian's case might be similar and, if so, about everything you might have found out or tested in this context (as you have obviously access to a lot more resources). Thx!

[@jayleppanen]

42:00- : I don't think Kristian is the favourite at the moment in the olympic distance. More like it would be a great comeback if he won (or was in podium) in Paris 👍👍👍👍