Gustav Iden - Training

Episode 8 sees Gustav talking training. He and David cover modification around training for Gustav’s achilles, training volumes and progression, shoe choice and the mental approach to training. They also discuss 2022 Kona’s tactics, nutrition and the race itself. 

(00:00) Introduction 

(02:30) How did Gustav Modify Training Around his Achilles issues?

(04:01) What was the Load Reduction for Gustav During his Training Modification?

(05:24) How was it to deal with the Uncertainty of Injury Progress?

(07:40) How did Gustav Track Progression of his Achilles?

(10:31) What did Gustav do to help his Achilles?

(11:38) How is Gustav’s Current Training Volume and How are Things Progressing? 

(15:34) What was Gustav’s Volume prior to Winning Kona?

(18:17) What does a Post-Race Debrief Look Like for Gustav?

(20:21) What was Gustav’s Carbohydrate Intake at Kona?

(22:50) How is Gustav Progressing Towards Kona 2024?

(24:11) How Does Gustav Feel About Kona 2024, Pressure and Competitors?

(26:06) How Does Gustav Choose Races? 

(27:49) How did Gustav Decide not to Race PTO in 2024? 

(29:21) Would Gustav Race the 70.3 World Championships if he Qualified? 

(31:16) Is Gustav Excited for Getting to Race in Nice?

(33:32) Who is Gustav Excited to Race Against?

(34:54) Deciding to let Sam Laidlow go on the Bike at Kona

(35:47) Talking Through the Run at Kona?

(38:57) How Much Time Is Gustav Spending in Supershoes?

(41:22) How does Gustav Pace his Running Sessions with Different Shoes? 

(41:35) How Many Lactate Samples has Gustav had in his Life? 

(43:53) How does Gustav Approach Training from a Mental Standpoint? 

(46:06) Intentionality and Goal of the Session 

(48:06) How is Gustav’s Swim Developing? 

(50:46) How does Gustav Adapt to Altitude Compared to Kristian? 

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