Kristian Blummenfelt - Kona Preview

Kristian joins David in Bergen for a discussion about Kona. They discuss his mental and physical preparation, gear choices, aero position testing and how he thinks the race will play out. 

(00:00) Introduction 

(01:00) Did Kristian do any Testing in Bergen? 

(02:43) How is Kristian’s Recovery Going? 

(04:01) Aero Testing in the Real World

(05:03) How Much Does Aero Position Change Year to Year? 

(10:00) How is Training Feeling for Kristian? 

(11:00) Simplicity of Life 

(12:06) Who is Kristian Training with in Bergen? 

(12:32) How is Kristian Using Trailrunning in Training? 

(14:28) Training Phases Leading into Kona

(15:11) Will the Boys do Their Big Session Pre-Kona Again? 

(16:38) How does Kristian Feel About The Olympics and Frankfurt on Reflection? 

(18:45) How Does Kristian Think Gustav is Shaping for Kona?

(20:32) Did Frankfurt Change Kristian’s Thoughts on Kona? 

(24:26) How Does Kristian Feel Like His Swim will Mean He is Placed in Kona? 

(26:21) How Does Kristian Think Kona Will Play Out? 

(32:25) Does Kristian Think Race Ranger is a Good Thing? 

(34:50) What New Tech will be Debuted at Kona?

(37:15) Kristian’s Kona Shoe Choice

(39:36) How is Kristian Preparing Mentally to Prepare for Kona? 

(40:41) What is the Goal of Watching Previous Kona Races? 

(42:25) Mental Tools for Kona

(46:29) How Does Kristian Mentally Reframe Tough Sessions?

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