Kristian is back, joining David to talk about his weekend at Roth. They discuss the experience of Roth, the race, and what it all means in the context of his career and this year’s goals.

(00:00) Introduction

(00:30) How is Kristian?

(01:08) Best & Most Challenging Parts of Roth

(03:28) Where was Kristian Staying?

(05:56) The Group Chat

(06:49) The Swim

(08:06) The Bike

(09:58) The Run

(11:03) Pacing the Swim

(12:13) Mindset in T1

(14:42) Mindset on the Bike

(15:46) Decisionmaking on the Bike

(17:05) Solarer Berg

(18:45) Thoughts on Losing Time on the Bike

(20:26) Thoughts on Bike Times

(21:42) Seeing the Others on the Run

(24:13) Feedback on the Run

(24:40) Is Kristian Happy with his Run?

(25:24) What Hurts More; Losing or Losing the WR?

(25:46) Beer Shower

(26:14) Race Ranger on Motorbikes

(28:30) Was the Dust a Problem?

(28:56) How is Kristian Feeling About the Year?

(30:33) How Concerned is Kristian About the Swim in Kona?

(32:40) Does the Roth Result Change Training Going Forward?

(33:35) How Early will the Boys Head to Kona?

(34:06) Concerns About Winning Roth & Kona

(35:18) St Moritz Block Fatigue

(36:35) Mentality and Racing the Best

(38:33) Returning to Roth

(39:20) Does Anything Compare to Roth?

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Hosted, edited and produced by Dr David Lipman

Editing, video and introduction by Roj Ferman