Norwegian Method
The Norwegian training method is an approach to endurance training that emphasizes high-volume, high-intensity workouts to build aerobic capacity and improve lactate threshold

Watch: Coffee Chat Q&A with Kristian Blummenfelt, Gustav Iden, and Olav Aleksander Bu
November 22, 2024In this exclusive unfiltered Q&A coffee chat, hear from Kristian Blummenfelt, Gustav Iden, and Olav Aleksander Bu as they answer real questions from real...
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The Norwegian Method: Kristian Blummenfelt and Gustav Iden Talk About Life as Pro Triathletes
August 16, 2024In episode 5 of The Norwegian Method, Dr. Lipman talks with Kristian Blummenfelt and Gustav Iden about their lives as professional triathletes....
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Training with the World’s Fittest Person: 24 Hours with Kristian Blummenfelt [Video]
July 16, 2024In this documentary, Norwegian rock climber Magnus Midtbø spends 24 hours with Kristian Blummenfelt, taking part in his gruelling training and testing...
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The Norwegian Method: Kristian Blummenfelt and Gustav Iden Talk About Life as Pro Triathletes
July 15, 2024In episode 5 of The Norwegian Method, Dr. Lipman talks with Kristian Blummenfelt and Gustav Iden about their lives as professional triathletes....
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The Norwegian Method: Kristian Blummenfelt and Gustav Iden on Camp, Altitude, and Enjoying Training
July 11, 2024In episode 4 of The Norwegian Method, Kristian Blummenfelt and Gustav Iden talk with host Dr. David Lipman about training camp, altitude, and enjoying the process....
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The Norwegian Method: Kristian Blummenfelt Talks Testing, Training, and Paris 2024
July 3, 2024In this episode of The Norwegian Method, Dr. Lipman speaks with Kristian Blummenfelt about testing, training, and Paris 2024....
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The Norwegian Method: Kristian Blummenfelt on Training Optimization, Mindset, and What’s Next
June 21, 2024In this second episode of The Norwegian Method, Kristian Blummenfelt shares his training regime with Dr. Lipman. Here are 7 essential...
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The Norwegian Method: Kristian Blummenfelt on Success, Legacy, and Paris 2024
June 15, 2024In this first episode of TNW's 2nd season, Dr. Lipman speaks with Olympic gold medalist, Kristian Blummenfelt on his journey to the Olympics. Here are 7 takeaways from the...
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Mini Documentary: How the World’s Fastest Triathletes Used VO2 Master to Boost Performance by 19%
June 11, 2024In this short video, learn how the world's fastest triathletes used VO2 Master to boost their performance by nineteen...
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Peter Attia – The Drive #294 Peak Athletic Performance
March 28, 2024In episode #294 of The Drive with Peter Attia, world-renowned endurance coach Olav Aleksander Bu joins the conversation to discuss how to achieve peak athlete...
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The Norwegian Method Podcast: 6 Essential Tips for Triathlon Run Training
March 27, 2024This is the seventh episode in this series. If you haven’t yet listened to Episode 6, click here to read our six takeaways and listen to the episode in...
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The Norwegian Method Podcast: How to Optimize Your Triathlon Bike Training
March 20, 2024This is the sixth episode in this series. If you haven’t yet listened to Episode 5, click here to read our 10 takeaways and listen to the episode in...
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The Norwegian Method Podcast: Simplifying the Swim Training Process
March 13, 2024This is the fifth episode in this series. If you haven’t yet listened to Episode 4, click here to read our 11 takeaways and listen to the episode in...
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The Norwegian Method Podcast: 11 Insights to Optimize Your Triathlon Training
March 6, 2024This is the fourth episode in this series. If you haven’t yet listened to Episode 3, click here to read our seven takeaways and listen to the episode in...
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The Norwegian Method Podcast: Answering 7 Essential Questions About Racing
February 28, 2024This is the third episode in this series. If you haven’t yet listened to Episode 2, click here to read our five takeaways and listen to the episode in...
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The Norwegian Method Podcast: 6 Key Elements of Planning Your Triathlon Training Season
February 21, 2024This is the second episode in this series. If you haven’t yet listened to Episode 1, click here to read our five takeaways and listen to the episode in...
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The Norwegian Method Podcast: Defining the Performance Model and the Fundamentals of the Norwegian Method
February 14, 2024https://open.spotify.com/episode/5sK0mye3FIAtRcYNk4jzr1?si=d6378804d9154a0d&nd=1&dlsi=f2df3d92168e43bb Whether you’re an age group triathlete looking to qualify for the World...
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The Norwegian Method – Episode 3: A Year On Since Kristian and Gustav’s Pivot to Short Course
February 4, 2024If you missed Episode 2, click here to watch it. Follow the journeys of Norwegian triathletes Kristian Blummenfelt and Gustav Iden as they work tirelessly alongside coach Olav Aleksander Bu as...
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The Norwegian Method – Episode 2: Kristian Blummenfelt & Gustav Iden’s 2023 Pre-Season Training
February 4, 2024If you missed Episode 1, click here to watch it. In episode 2, the team opens the doors to their pre-season training camps as Kristian and Gustav attempt to return from long course triathlon to...
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The Norwegian Method – Episode 1: Kristian Blummenfelt & Gustav Iden’s Winter Lab Testing
February 4, 2024If you missed the introduction to this series, click here to read the backstory. In the first installment of the Norwegian Method, Kristian, Gustav, and Olav allow cameras into the lab to...
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The Norwegian Method: The Road to Paris 2024 with Kristian Blummenfelt, Gustav Iden, and Olav Aleksander Bu
February 4, 2024There are few names more renowned in the triathlon world than Kristian Blummenfelt, Gustav Iden, and Olav Aleksander Bu. With a long resume of accolades between them, ranging from Ironman titles...
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