We have our regular segments before out interview with professional triathlete and coach Kristian Hogenhaug who joins us ahead of Challenge Roth in a wide ranging discussion about training, tapering, race selection and fueling.

(00:00) Introduction

(00:17) Medical Question

(03:44) David’s Race Recap

(17:41) Community Shoutouts

(18:51) Listener Questions Doping and Enjoyment of Sport

(22:04) Listener Questions Weekly Volume

(28:30) London Marathon to Two Days and Increased Field Size in Tokyo Marathon

(29:53) Tour de Suisse Men & Women Racing the Same Race

(33:30) World Athletics Pregnancy Research

(35:32) Berlin Marathon Announces Big Names

(36:46) Football World Cup Fun Facts

(37:46) Femke Broeders-Bol 800s

(40:07) Gout Gout in 150m

(41:10) Tim Payne’s Transfer and the Impact of Creators

(48:32) Interview Starts

(49:36) Pronunciation of Kristian’s Surname

(50:53) How did Kristian Start Triathlon

(54:11) Was Esports an Option for Kristian?

(55:32) When did Kristian Realise he could go Pro?

(57:42) How does turning Pro become Financially Viable?

(59:06) How Hard is the Transition from Age Grouper to Professional?

(1:04:52) When did Kristian Realise he could be a Top Pro?

(1:07:01) What was Kristian’s Plan Prior to Turning Pro?

(1:07:57) Does Kristian’s Degree Make him Hard to Coach?

(1:10:56) How Does Kristian’s Experience Shape him as a Coach?

(1:14:15) How Does Kristian Think About Balancing his Disciplines?

(1:16:53) Kristian’s Training Week

(1:22:29) How Does Kristian Find Recovery Now that He’s a Father?

(1:23:53) How Does Kristian Evaluate Program Changes?

(1:25:53) Kristian’s Race Fueling

(1:30:09) Racing as Preparation for Racing

(1:31:57) Tapering

(1:35:52) Choosing Races

(1:39:00) What is Success in Roth for Kristian?

(1:42:24) Predicted Race Dynamics & Scenarios

(1:45:30) What’s on the Horizon in Long Distance Triathlon?

(1:49:08) Being the “Bus Driver”

(1:52:17) Doctor’s Office - Keely Hodgkinson

(1:53:17) Doctor’s Office - Jenny Simpson

(1:54:49) What We’re Watching

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Links to Kristian

Instagram: @mr_hoegen

Strava: https://www.strava.com/pros/5387978

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