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EPISODE · Feb 19, 2026 · 50 MIN

Kristian - VO2Max & Base Season

from The Norwegian Method Podcast · host SantaraTech

Kristian joins David to discuss his recent testing results and training. They discuss the reasoning for his season plans and what training and year planning looks like as a result. (00:00) Introduction(00:35) Reasons for Location Change for Training Camp (01:20) Bike Handling Work (01:55) Race Plans Upcoming (02:43) Bike Handling and Bike Fit Struggles (07:02) Season Plans and Training (08:52) Yearly goals (10:22) What Does a Mini-Offseason Look Like? (12:49) Training Planning Process for the Boys (15:15) Tracking Training Progression (17:12) Are the Boys Training Together?  (18:41) Spike Usage and Calf Issues (23:04) Training Adjustments and Plans  (25:54) Compromises for the Racing Block (28:06) Testing Procedures and Protocols (33:57) Historical VO2Max & RER Values (35:40) Reasons for Testing (38:20) Supplements During Testing (41:58) Current Training and Travel (44:09) Heat Training Usage (45:51) Periodising Stressors and Supplements (47:55) Accommodation Situation and Training Partners  Thanks to the sponsors of this podcast series:MaurtenTo benefit from the one-time code and get 15% off your next purchase on Maurten.com, simply enter the code “TNMS4” at checkout. The code is applicable once per customer, on all products except the Maurten Bicarb System, valid until 31/12/2026.Maurten WebsiteInstagram: @maurten_officialYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MaurtenOfficialHosted, edited and produced by Dr David LipmanEditing, video and introduction by Roj Ferman

Kristian joins David to discuss his recent testing results and training. They discuss the reasoning for his season plans and what training and year planning looks like as a result. (00:00) Introduction(00:35) Reasons for Location Change for Training Camp (01:20) Bike Handling Work (01:55) Race Plans Upcoming (02:43) Bike Handling and Bike Fit Struggles (07:02) Season Plans and Training (08:52) Yearly goals (10:22) What Does a Mini-Offseason Look Like? (12:49) Training Planning Process for the Boys (15:15) Tracking Training Progression (17:12) Are the Boys Training Together?  (18:41) Spike Usage and Calf Issues (23:04) Training Adjustments and Plans  (25:54) Compromises for the Racing Block (28:06) Testing Procedures and Protocols (33:57) Historical VO2Max & RER Values (35:40) Reasons for Testing (38:20) Supplements During Testing (41:58) Current Training and Travel (44:09) Heat Training Usage (45:51) Periodising Stressors and Supplements (47:55) Accommodation Situation and Training Partners  Thanks to the sponsors of this podcast series:MaurtenTo benefit from the one-time code and get 15% off your next purchase on Maurten.com, simply enter the code “TNMS4” at checkout. The code is applicable once per customer, on all products except the Maurten Bicarb System, valid until 31/12/2026.Maurten WebsiteInstagram: @maurten_officialYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MaurtenOfficialHosted, edited and produced by Dr David LipmanEditing, video and introduction by Roj Ferman

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Kristian joins David to discuss his recent testing results and training. They discuss the reasoning for his season plans and what training and year planning looks like as a result. (00:00) Introduction(00:35) Reasons for Location Change for Training...

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