A Day In The Life of a Professional Triathlete || Gustav Iden

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  • Опубликовано: 18 мар 2022
  • Gustav is in Sierra Nevada preparing for IRONMAN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP in St. George 2022.
    Whole film is filmed on iPhone 12 Pro, 4k 24p. Sorry for uneven sound levels.
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  • @mikaliden9967
    @mikaliden9967  2 года назад +947

    To all the people talking about food: Gustav need to eat about 8000kcal on these long hard training days. His limitation is not sleep nor the will to train more but being able to eat enough over time to manage the energy consumption from all the training. And that's not insignificant.
    Why do endurance athletes get injured? In my experience many don’t eat enough for the amount of energy they use in training: Is it more "healthy" to get injured because you’re not able to eat enough kcal with "healthy" food. Or, is it more "healthy" to eat some "junk" to fill your kcal demand to stay injury free and live life with energy to perform and win races ? ;)
    - Yes, Gustav eats biscuits, desserts, white bread, Nutella and drink soft drinks and chocolate milk . But that's only around 15-25% of the daily need
    - 2-6 bottles of Maurten 320 a day.
    - Rest of the consumption as he tells in the video: Pasta, chicken, vegetables, fruit. I would think 4-6000kcal of this will gives him enough of macronutrients and vitamins a day :)
    Challenge for you guys. Eat 8000kcal a day. For 7 days. And only what you find "healthy". Have a nice week :)

    • @Bamhim12
      @Bamhim12 2 года назад +42

      It’s sad to think of all the malnourished endurance athletes in this world 💔

    • @mxlex9991
      @mxlex9991 2 года назад +18

      Hear, hear! Those who know, know!

    • @CalebNoonan83
      @CalebNoonan83 2 года назад +13

      Cheers mikal, I'm in process of becoming long course pro as well and after watching the world champ I deffs don't care about eating cookies, chips, soft drink etc. Carbs are king right?⚡️🤘

    • @erab6539
      @erab6539 2 года назад +19

      There are a lot of uninformed people in the world, and I find the more uninformed and uneducated, the more vocal they are. Glad you took the time to write this!

    • @atomz9226
      @atomz9226 2 года назад +6

      This a super interesting, thank you for sharing. You nailed it. Most of us normal folks have fewer caloric requirements. Please keep the videos coming.

  • @miljanstojiljkovic1782
    @miljanstojiljkovic1782 2 года назад +237

    The way Mikal was getting decent shots while dodging the oncoming cars deserves some praise

    • @rm6857
      @rm6857 2 года назад +5

      More like cars were dodging him

  • @manuelsilva6833
    @manuelsilva6833 2 года назад +212

    A big appreciation word for Mikal for putting together this set of images documenting Gustav's day. It is truly inspiring to have an insight of how a champion lives his life and some of the thoughts that cross his mind. It is also fascinating to see that Gustav's view on the things he does is very positive and graceful, regardless of the absolute monstrosity of training stress he is putting himself through alone and in thin air. More of this video masterpieces are very welcome on the road to St. George ;)

  • @sarabt
    @sarabt 2 года назад +131

    This video pretty much sums up why I love Gustav : hard working, authentic, no BS and doesn't take himself too seriously

  • @michip2865
    @michip2865 2 года назад +169

    everybody else, "I have organic self-made bread, with chia-jam and a paleo-based granola for breakfast". gustav iden, "white bread with butter and salami."

    • @smellslikemoshpit
      @smellslikemoshpit 2 года назад +2

      LOL thought the same like "empty calories?!?" and he just burns the tarmac after that 💪💯

    • @mikaliden9967
      @mikaliden9967  2 года назад +20

      See my attached comment at the top :)

    • @michip2865
      @michip2865 2 года назад +23

      @@mikaliden9967 wasn't meant badly. :) I love seeing a human side of the athletes. and this reminds me, they are!

    • @zinho9169
      @zinho9169 Год назад +9

      @@smellslikemoshpit No such thing as "empty calories" when you actually need them for energy. Calories are energy by definition.

    • @isabelasilva2356
      @isabelasilva2356 Год назад +1

      And I actually quite love him for that 😂

  • @ErLong1800
    @ErLong1800 2 года назад +55

    The amount of training he is doing is insane. It really takes much to be at the top!

  • @Funky887
    @Funky887 2 года назад +32

    Being able to do even more training after that run workout in the morning is just amazing

  • @zsofiaszabo6687
    @zsofiaszabo6687 2 года назад +1

    Thank you for the video! It is so nice to see this side of the sport what’s behind the achievments:)

  • @erichbanhegyi4361
    @erichbanhegyi4361 2 года назад +4

    Thanks for sharing the simple and pure grind. Can’t wait for St. George where Gustav will rock!

  • @MrEnlakesh
    @MrEnlakesh 2 года назад

    Awesome! Thank you for sharing with your experience

  • @hippokid
    @hippokid 2 года назад +3

    Love these videos!! Very glad I found this channel. Gustav is an inspiration to me.

  • @Scorch6429
    @Scorch6429 2 года назад +45

    I think I saw this workout on Strava and thought it was monstrous… watching it, my impression was right. Great plan execution and astonishing camera operation while dodging vehicles uphill!

  • @ryantreadway4142
    @ryantreadway4142 2 года назад

    Thanks for the video and keep them coming! Much love from the Mountains of North Carolina in the U.S. You guys have a fan in me

  • @KTSavov
    @KTSavov 2 года назад +2

    Thanks for the insights! As always an inspiration!!! 👍💪😁

  • @wizardkroos1179
    @wizardkroos1179 Год назад +1

    Wow, just wow!! This is pure discipline and hard work!!! He is one of a kind

  • @seansummers1285
    @seansummers1285 2 года назад +1

    Great video! Love the insight and honesty!

  • @josepablogonzalez9047
    @josepablogonzalez9047 2 года назад +3

    Very cool and humble guy! Cheers for you both

  • @stu09
    @stu09 2 года назад +36

    Great video, would love to see others in this format. It’s honest unlike other triathlon day in the life videos which are fake as shit.

  • @victorvidotto8293
    @victorvidotto8293 2 года назад +12

    this is pure gold! thanks for sharing! I would watch 3 seasons of 10 episodes each of this! lol
    cheers from Brazil! 🇧🇷❤️

  • @jamie1174
    @jamie1174 2 года назад

    Great video! Shows you both put the work in

  • @jayfullam8973
    @jayfullam8973 2 года назад

    This was awesome, more of these!

  • @LionelBaronArtiste
    @LionelBaronArtiste Год назад +5

    Respect first of all for your zen attitude and your behavior during this world championship! you are proof that with work you can be a complete athlete! but !!! in 3 totally different disciplines! For several years the triathlete has been recognized! but there we have again passed a milestone in terms of time! Congratulations to you, you are also the image of the sportsman who perfectly calculates his progress of the effort... who knows himself inside out! this is also what we have made enormous progress on in recent years...but you can't see it...hats off to the artist!

  • @sergiogomes8035
    @sergiogomes8035 2 года назад +5

    Very honest video, not fancy, no video, just plain and simple HARD WORK! 💪🏼👊

  • @alant779
    @alant779 Год назад

    Thank for sharing! This is really inspiring.

  • @Tom-xn5zj
    @Tom-xn5zj 2 года назад +23

    i really enjoyed the style of the Video with these many different angles it gives a real in depth view thsat underlines what you are saying about the training up there. it really comes along that it's just such a unique place up there in the Sierra Nevada. the production kind of lives up to the high standard of your training regime if you'd like. so thank you very much for your insights and all the best for St. George

  • @barrymckeown5783
    @barrymckeown5783 Год назад +2

    Thank you for this its perfect 10/10 i just wish it lasted about 3 hours i could watch way more of this very easily thank you!
    Love watching Gustav train

  • @chrisfofferolkvist7828
    @chrisfofferolkvist7828 2 года назад +3

    Fascinating
    Keep these coming 👍🙌

  • @frankreyes4
    @frankreyes4 Год назад

    Thank you for brightening my outlook.

  • @frederikfogt7649
    @frederikfogt7649 2 года назад

    loving your vids, keep em coming!

  • @costelpintea4141
    @costelpintea4141 2 года назад +1

    Awesome! Not surprised than no one can beat you! Greetings from Canada (hopefully Lionel watches your videos)!

  • @SendingStache
    @SendingStache 2 года назад +2

    that stride looks soooo good. smooth operator

  • @kristianolauson4494
    @kristianolauson4494 2 года назад +30

    The last few 1” intervals reveal just how well greased this Gustav machine is. If everyone remains healthy St.George is going to be a beaut!

  • @nikmalinin8786
    @nikmalinin8786 5 месяцев назад

    Fantastic video, thank you!🎉

  • @marcosgabriel4285
    @marcosgabriel4285 2 года назад +5

    Mi triatleta favorito!!! me gustaría que alguna vez pudiese venir Chile, mi país, a correr el Ironman de Pucón, como lo hizo Javier Gómez Noya este año, Gustav es muy profesional, con una forma física impresionante, tiene un método de entrenamiento muy fuerte, y siempre esta de buen humor, creo que será uno de los grandes favoritos para ganar medalla en Paris 2024, llegará con 28 años excelente edad para un triatleta, me gusto mucho el video es muy transparente y permite ver un día normal de un atleta de alto rendimiento, mucho exito Gustav, te quiero ver en el podium de Paris 2024!!!!!

  • @kentrichardson6916
    @kentrichardson6916 4 месяца назад

    Love the vide super cool , they way you work at it 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👍🏾

  • @BradForrest
    @BradForrest 2 года назад

    Really appreciate the pro tip on above and below threshold indicators, without the need for lactate testing.

  • @rajneshkumar8557
    @rajneshkumar8557 7 месяцев назад

    Thanks for showing world what it takes to be a pro. Kudos to you both

  • @douglaswashburn4503
    @douglaswashburn4503 2 года назад

    This video was great. More please!

  • @anetajaszkowska495
    @anetajaszkowska495 Год назад

    great job, thx for information and inspiration

  • @traviskruger2263
    @traviskruger2263 2 года назад +2

    "Stress swimming"....I know that feeling. When the times don't come easily and you are trying to force the issue

  • @waltertakano6706
    @waltertakano6706 2 года назад

    Bravo Gustav & Mikal !!! Very natural video, the best wishes to Saint George!!! WorkHardPaysOff !!!!

  • @Krilin84
    @Krilin84 2 года назад +4

    Thanks for making this! Really inspiring and interesting! I’d love to see Gustav win St George 👍💪🙌

    • @clintellis1102
      @clintellis1102 2 года назад +1

      I like all the top contenders but you have to say Gustav is going to be very tough to beat of all the favourites I will be very surprised if he doesn't get the W

    • @chanzhao3379
      @chanzhao3379 2 года назад +1

      @@clintellis1102 it's a 7+ hours event. anything could happen before someone takes the banner. otherwise, IM would have just browsed their strava and handed out the trophy.

  • @finnwilliams3945
    @finnwilliams3945 2 года назад

    Fantastic video Mikal!!!

  • @chelledcrespo9245
    @chelledcrespo9245 2 года назад

    The resilience is insane, props!

  • @bretzky9261
    @bretzky9261 2 года назад +65

    Age groupers take themselves 1000 times more series than these guys do. Kudos for keeping triathlon loose 🤙

  • @matteobenatti1554
    @matteobenatti1554 2 года назад +33

    Thanks for sharing the day, really impressive how he can stay focused throughout the day. Would be nice if you could show how an entire week of training looks like on trainingpeaks, maybe after St george WC ;)

    • @rodolfogonzalez9178
      @rodolfogonzalez9178 2 года назад

      Thanks for sharing Gustav day of train. You guys are the best team. Also where could we buy the headband that Gustav was using during the run? Thanks

    • @mikaliden9967
      @mikaliden9967  2 года назад +3

      @@rodolfogonzalez9178 incylence.com/collections/accessories

  • @verespavol
    @verespavol 2 года назад +1

    uuuh!! hats off!! this ist how the champions are made

  • @anish4437
    @anish4437 2 года назад

    I did not skip a fuckin sec of this vid . Pure raw hard training..loved it

  • @willbert7715
    @willbert7715 2 года назад +4

    I wanted to collect some running motivation for this cold sunday morning and thought "yay gustav iden, amazing runner"... ffs! he is a machine... my motivation got faceslapped seeing him running uphill that long time -.-

  • @buckscobro1891
    @buckscobro1891 2 года назад +6

    His stride is just naturally comfortable when he’s racing you can just tell the other guys are suffering more than him.

  • @rosslacey8555
    @rosslacey8555 2 года назад +8

    Great content guys, GG. I thought I was the only non coffee drinking triathlete in the world. Your gel idea seems a bit healthier than my 3 x Red Bull. GG

  • @iznasni
    @iznasni 2 года назад +1

    Nice vid, keep it coming & stay 100% natural & spontaneous… That’s the way we like it!

  • @izzyplace1334
    @izzyplace1334 Год назад

    Love you Gustav will be cheering for you in Paris xx

  • @anonaminee8478
    @anonaminee8478 Год назад +4

    this is what is takes to be a wolrd champion . watching this after your tremendous performnce in kona 2022 . congrats again mate

  • @stefannicolai244
    @stefannicolai244 2 года назад +6

    Thank you for the insights. After watching that video: i have a big questionmark about "dream to be a pro". It´s a real hard job. Respect to Gustav to have the willing to absolve such a long time at sierra nevada

    • @mikaliden9967
      @mikaliden9967  2 года назад +1

      It really is 100% 24/7 to be at this level. Not many are willing to do that in a long period!

  • @cliffdrusinsky4341
    @cliffdrusinsky4341 2 года назад

    Thank you this was great. Your a animal. Good luck
    Really fun video thank you Mikal

  • @meatmotorendurance
    @meatmotorendurance Год назад +1

    Thanks for that hands on knees threshold tip. You just saved me money as I avoid purchasing a lactate meter. ;)

  • @JIGSALL1
    @JIGSALL1 Год назад +2

    Love the demonstration of above threshold vs below threshold training lol 16:07
    Thanks for sharing your day with us gentleman.

    • @L-dw5sx
      @L-dw5sx 3 месяца назад

      Gustav don’t need no fancy lactate monitor 😂

  • @johnnybravo6829
    @johnnybravo6829 2 года назад

    Great video!

  • @clich126
    @clich126 2 года назад

    Superman in training. Great vid

  • @Ingrid-fk7sp
    @Ingrid-fk7sp 2 года назад

    Wow! Blir inspirert og imponert over hans dedikasjon :D

  • @lauftrainer_falk
    @lauftrainer_falk 2 года назад

    Interesting. Thanks for sharing.

  • @xyphenius9942
    @xyphenius9942 Год назад

    Thanks for making this video. It was very earnest and heartwarming which was a refreshing lens on endurance sport training 😊

  • @mildsauce5019
    @mildsauce5019 Год назад +1

    Its fucking beautiful watching this dude run.
    Like that is a REFINED stride.

  • @paulelliott9808
    @paulelliott9808 2 года назад

    Awesome 👍🏼

  • @traviskruger2263
    @traviskruger2263 2 года назад

    Great video thanks

  • @ip2925
    @ip2925 2 года назад +2

    I was waiting for him to announce a new haircut for the whole video!

  • @juliaflorida
    @juliaflorida Год назад +1

    Now he's the IRONMAN WORLD CHAMPION!!!

  • @miguelonpastor-peris3081
    @miguelonpastor-peris3081 2 года назад

    “Life is good in Spain” Gracias!

  • @nidatolibao4610
    @nidatolibao4610 2 года назад +1

    WOW NICE 👍 THANKS FOR SHARING WATCHING SENDING SUPPORT YOUR VIDEO BE SAFE ALWAYS GODBLESS ❤️❤️❤️

  • @radrunning8535
    @radrunning8535 2 года назад

    Very good content! Congrats bro

  • @Ajumi-
    @Ajumi- Год назад

    What a legend.

  • @philippebajeux4130
    @philippebajeux4130 Год назад

    This rythm is simply incredible I wonder how he can run so fast when climbing and keep the speed. My pleasure ))

  • @ip2925
    @ip2925 2 года назад +1

    “And tomorrow we go to the hairdresser” - I’ve been waiting for this phrase for the whole video!

  • @silviojoseperedacortes7029
    @silviojoseperedacortes7029 Год назад

    WoW Gustav Stunning record in Kona to remind forever ✌️✌️😀😀

  • @buffelfloh8623
    @buffelfloh8623 2 года назад

    Really nice video💪💯

  • @bargen44
    @bargen44 2 года назад +8

    A truly dedicated top athlete to the sport. You have to love training in order to achieve all this goals and races developing a marginal gain methodically day after day.

  • @AndreasJarneman
    @AndreasJarneman 2 года назад

    Very nice video!

  • @Hubertus-ko6yl
    @Hubertus-ko6yl 2 года назад

    Have a good better best saison!

  • @scottd8361
    @scottd8361 2 года назад +6

    Great to see all the eating, because that's one of the most important things about high performance endurance sports. I just started cycling 2 years ago and was able to rapidly improve and increase my training volume to 25-30 hours right now. One reason was probably that I was rather overeating than undereating, right now I'm also at around 7000-8000 kcal/day.
    I met so many people, even on pro level, that are consistently underfuelling, thinking about 1kg means __ more Watts on the climbs... they don't even lose a lot of weight but get injured or simply don't improve because the body obviously doesn't have enough energy for regeneration.
    In cycling and even more so in triathlon, absolute Watts are much more important than W/kg anyways.
    The only occasion where W/kg would be just as important was moving vertically, but even on the steepest climbs the absolute power output always outweighs relative power.

  • @hakonksnes8686
    @hakonksnes8686 Месяц назад

    Favoritt yt video ever!

  • @MrYbeaudoin
    @MrYbeaudoin 2 года назад

    The futur of long distance Triathlon

  • @Lionheart1984
    @Lionheart1984 Год назад

    This guy have changed the new era of ironman.

  • @bikerunner-ry1ju
    @bikerunner-ry1ju Год назад

    Gustav is my Hero 🎉

  • @jilliancarlson5605
    @jilliancarlson5605 2 года назад +4

    This was hilarious and impressive and just awesome. Keep it up guys! I like chicken and pasta, but wow to eat the same thing every day for two meals and that many weeks 😳. Kudos 🔥

    • @ryantreadway4142
      @ryantreadway4142 2 года назад

      That's what eating healthy takes for an athlete. The same meals multiple times a week. For me it's beans and rice 4-5 days a week. Carbs/ protein

    • @AwesomeLifeguard
      @AwesomeLifeguard 2 года назад

      @@ryantreadway4142 now now, don't mix eating healthy with simply "eating the same thing every day". I'd off myself, like most people would, if I had to eat the same mundane thing every single day, but of course that's what differs the pros and their will power vs us peasants. There's more to eating properly than just that though. Beans and rice also barely have the amount of protien if you're aiming for a 70% protein kg of your body weight, at least if you're in lifting/gym scene.... But everyone has their own goals and different bodys :) Cheers.

  • @camusminor
    @camusminor Год назад

    Awesome stuff guys. What Asics runners is Gustav wearing on the hill run? thanks again. All the best

  • @ianhobbs6326
    @ianhobbs6326 Год назад +1

    It’s a good feeling to feel fatigued because you’re pushing hard, it’s another thing to just feel tired…. Truth

  • @sitrakaforler8696
    @sitrakaforler8696 Год назад

    Dudeeeeeeeeee that's impressive :O

  • @hahahabit3242
    @hahahabit3242 Год назад +2

    Man's ran into a whole other climate 😂

  • @mambawatts
    @mambawatts Год назад

    World champ!

  • @vozzen
    @vozzen 2 года назад +5

    That hill training is some serious bacon. Looks like Gustav is in good shape, and you too Mikal, since you were able to keep up with him 😅. Make sure you come down from altitude soon, seems risky to stay up there for much longer.

  • @jankubler139
    @jankubler139 2 года назад

    His mind game is so strong because Nr.1 he know his potential and he is 100 % sure Nr.2 Execution and dont overthink

  • @andresgregorio985
    @andresgregorio985 2 года назад

    We want a Netflix Series about you!!!

  • @gavinhicks3474
    @gavinhicks3474 2 года назад

    Really interesting

  • @charlieolson2156
    @charlieolson2156 Год назад +1

    He seems like a cool guy to hang out with. But also... what a machine

  • @ABumann
    @ABumann Год назад +19

    My goodness, how many pairs of shoes do you go through in a year? Bravo doing so well at altitude, I used to live at 3000m and it was brutal. Cycling wasn’t too bad, but running and swimming were very difficult. Also a huge congratulations on your Kona win, I got done with my volunteer shift just in time to see you come down Palani. So nice to see a Norwegian on the top!

    • @dreamingontwowheels9572
      @dreamingontwowheels9572 Год назад

      He gets free shoes from the brands

    • @MrSuihke
      @MrSuihke Год назад

      ​@@dreamingontwowheels9572 That wasnt the question. Who cares if they are free. I would also would like to know how many pairs in a year

  • @runbikerun8189
    @runbikerun8189 2 года назад +9

    When Lionel sees this I am sure he'll start doing Mount Lemmon repeats while wearing a weight vest with no hydration or nutrition.

  • @attilaforintos1941
    @attilaforintos1941 2 года назад

    Great video, and impressive dodging and editing by Mikal.
    But what the heck does Gustav has wrapped around his hand all the time?

  • @FEDDELEGRAND2391
    @FEDDELEGRAND2391 Год назад

    Estás en Sierra Nevada, Granada, Andalucía, España. Deberías de haber empezado por decir donde entrenas. E país más maravilloso que hay. VIVA ANDALUCIA.

  • @hansschenker
    @hansschenker Год назад

    Impressive how disciplined Gustav does his daily training! I am pleased to see that he also eats very much swiss choclate! Question: How many times must Gustav goe to the toillet? (My guess: 4 to 5 times!)