The Norwegian Method Podcast

Hosted, edited and produced by Dr David Lipman
Editing, video and introduction by Roj Ferman

Kristian & Gustav - Year in Review Dec 18, 2025

Show notes

The boys join David to review their year, what they have learned from it and what to look for in 2026.

(00:00) Introduction

(01:00) How did the Year go?

(07:47) What Race did the Boys Execute Best in the Year?

(09:36) What did the Boys Learn in 2025?

(16:54) Changes for 2026

(23:00) Plans for Offseason and Preseaon

(28:19) Bike Position Plans for 2026

(31:32) Thoughts on the Positions of the Half & Full IM World Championships in 2026?

(33:07) New Tech and Testing for 2026

(34:49) 2026 Periodisation

(39:26) Predictions for 2026

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Olav - Q&A 2 Dec 11, 2025

Show notes

Olav joins David again to answer a series of listener questions.

(00:00) Introduction

(01:00) What Changes for Olav at UNO-X Now That the Men are a World Tour Team?

(07:00) Lactate and Expiring Lactate Strips

(09:13) The Impact of Caffeine on Lactate Readings

(16:24) The Impact of Altitude and Heat on Lactate Readings

(21:24) Periodising Supplements like Bicarb and Plasmaide

(24:39) SmO2 and Training Prescription

(34:40) Getting Reliable Data when Using SmO2 During Running

(38:17) The Biggest Myth Olav Wants to Dispel

(41:32) How Does Olav Motivate His Athletes

(58:44) What is the Next Big Thing in Triathlon?

(1:08:00) What Role Would Olav Add to a High Performance Organisation?

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Hosted, edited and produced by Dr David Lipman
Editing, video and introduction by Roj Ferman

Olav - Q&A Nov 20, 2025

Show notes

Olav joins David to answer a series of listener questions.

(00:00) Introduction

(00:57) Linking Metabolics to Output

(16:00) How Do You Track Changes in Efficiency?

(27:33) How Much Training Time Should Be Spent Above Race Pace in Ultramarathons?

(35:51) How Would Olav Write a Program for a Pro Runner?

(45:03) Cross Training for Runners

(47:33) Who Influenced Olav Inside & Outside Coaching?

(54:38) What Resources Inside & Outside Coaching Have Influenced Olav the Most?

(1:01:37) Advice to a Young Coach

(1:02:47) A Mistake That Olav Made Early in Coaching

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Kristian - Marbella 70.3 World Championships Review Nov 10, 2025

Show notes

Kristian joins David to discuss his second place at the IM 70.3 World Championships in Marbella.

(00:00) Introduction

(00:30) How is Kristian?

(02:00) Kristian Talking to Officials on the First Climb

(02:40) Race Recap

(05:30) Bike Course

(08:00) Final Portion of the Bike and the Run

(11:36) Potential Errors in Judgement and Training

(12:47) 70.3 is Closer to Short Course than Ironman

(15:50) Tactical Choices Late in the Bike and Through T2

(17:16) Looking Behind vs in Front on the Run

(18:09) Jelle Trying to Get Kristian to Lead on the Run

(19:12) Northern European Dominance

(19:40) Did Jonas and Jaime Surprise Kristian?

(21:05) Reason for European Dominance

(21:49) Casper Yelling at Kristian

(23:42) How are the Other Boys?

(25:09) Spending the IM Pro Series Winnings

(26:08) Changes to his Bike Pre Race

(28:17) Is a Loss Easier or Harder to Take if There are Obvious Mistakes?

(29:49) Plans Going Forward

(31:30) Running in Spikes

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Hosted, edited and produced by Dr David Lipman
Editing, video and introduction by Roj Ferman

Gustav & Kristian - Pre Marbella 70.3 World Championships Oct 30, 2025

Show notes

The guys join David from Sierra Nevada to discuss their recovery from IMWC Nice, how they’re building into Marbella and previewing the race.

(00:00) Introduction

(00:30) Sauna

(01:22) Rest Day Activities

(02:00) First 2 Weeks in Training Camp

(02:47) How was Recovery Post Nice?

(05:28) Altitude and Travel Plans

(07:57) What Changes in Preparation for a 70.3 vs an Ironman

(08:36) How Are Paces and Power Number at Altitude vs Sea Level

(09:55) Key Sessions

(12:37) How is Sierra Nevada?

(14:42) Finding a Swim Coach

(15:26) Why Did the Boys Go To Altitude Pre-Race?

(16:00) Marbella Course

(23:27) How Are the Boys Feeling at This Stage of the Season?

(28:04) How is Casper Going?

(28:27) Car Chat

(30:23) Gustav’s 2 Years

(33:00) Early Race Announcements

(35:24) Race Day Predictions

(39:32) Who is Bringing the Vibes?

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Hosted, edited and produced by Dr David Lipman

Editing, video and introduction by Roj Ferman

Olav - Heat & Altitude Oct 23, 2025

Show notes

David and Olav break down the use of heat and altitude in training. They discuss the impacts of them, how to use them and misconceptions around them.

(00:00) Introduction

(01:30) Effects of Heat and Altitude

(11:53) How Does Olav Periodise Heat & Altitude?

(15:37) How to Think About Heat & Altitude

(17:18) Why Do Heat & Altitude Work?

(23:26) Caution Around Altitude

(27:50) Planning Heat & Altitude

(31:50) Individual Variation

(32:50) How Does Apply Heat

(36:25) Does Olav Use Heat to Prepare for Altitude?

(42:30) Opportunity Cost and Energy

(46:08) Combining Heat & Altitude

(47:14) How Does Olav Dose Heat?

(49:25) Active vs Passive Heat?

(54:54) Starting Heat

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Hosted, edited and produced by Dr David Lipman

Editing, video and introduction by Roj Ferman

Solveig Løvseth - Post Kona Oct 16, 2025

Show notes

Ironman Kona 2025 Champion Solveig Løvseth joins David fresh off travelling back from Kona. They discuss the year so far, transitioning from Olympic distance, racing mentality and of course the race!

(00:00) Introduction

(00:40) How Does Solveig Feel About All Her Accolades?

(01:20) How Have Things Been Since the Race?

(03:31) Is Solveig Happier as an Underdog?

(04:44) How Has the Year Been?

(06:25) Did Solveig Speak to the Boys About Kona?

(08:00) Why Was Solveig So Relaxed in Kona?

(11:05) Was There Anything In Training That Made Solveig Feel Ready for Kona?

(12:18) Pre Race Discussion with Mikal

(14:39) How Did Solveig Know She Could Push Higher Watts Safely

(18:01) What Was Going Through Solveig’s Mind Coming off the Bike?

(21:41) Were Splits Back to Kat Concerning?

(24:07) How Was the Energy Lab?

(26:33) How Was Passing Lucy?

(29:00) Chasing Taylor

(32:37) Reflecting on Race Splits

(36:05) Plans Going Forward

(38:14) How Many Instagram Followers Has Solveig Gained Since Winning

Hosted, edited and produced by Dr David Lipman

Editing, video and introduction by Roj Ferman

Olav - Lactate Oct 09, 2025

Show notes

It’s finally here, the lactate episode! David and Olav discuss lactate, how it can be used, limitations, mistakes, misnomers and the best way to sample lactate.

(00:00) Introduction

(00:43) How Many Lactate Samples Has Olav Taken

(01:36) What is Lactate?

(03:00) Lactate is NOT a Waste Product

(05:20) Understanding Metabolism with Lactate

(10:50) What Factors Impact Lactate Concentrations?

(19:10) When is Low Lactate Bad?

(21:20) Other Contextual Factors for Lactate Interpretation

(26:52) The Need for Repeated Lactate Sampling

(29:44) Other Mistakes People Make with Lactate Sampling

(37:21) Myths and Misconceptions of Lactate

(42:32) Correlating Lactate to Perception

(43:13) Generating a Lactate Profile on an Athlete

(50:45) Lactate Metabolism and Thresholds

(51:20) Using Lactate for Intensity Control

(54:16) Relative vs Absolute Intensity

(58:07) LT2 and LT1

(1:03:44) Olav’s Procedure for Sampling Lactate

(1:06:21) Finger vs Ear Lobe Sampling

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Olav - VO2Max vs Efficiency Sep 25, 2025

Show notes

Olav joins David to discuss changes to metabolics and tradeoffs that are made when making changes. They discuss efficiency, economy and fractional utilization and how they relate to VO2Max, different athlete types and training they need as well as how to develop your own testing protocols.

(00:00) Introduction

(01:26) Why is there a Tradeoff Between Efficiency and VO2Max

(14:42) Efficiency, Economy and Fractional Utilization

(24:36) How do These Metrics Relate to Power Profiling?

(29:40) Metabolic Differences of Continuous vs Stochastic Races

(35:35) Is the Ideal Balance Athlete or Event Specific

(45:38) Advice on Building a Metabolic Profile

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