Etikettarkiv: ironman

How long should the off-season be?

A simple answer is: It should be long enough. …Which brings us to the purpose: To establish a physical and psychological status where I’m able to absorb structured training and evolve as an athlete. (This is my own “definition” that … Fortsätt läsa

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A weak week- that’s not unique

The other week I said to my self that it’s time to slowly get back to training after a good off-season resting period. And the next day I could feel my throat getting soar. I got tired and mentally ”clouded”. … Fortsätt läsa

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My view on mid season and off-season breaks.

Today I did my first run session since Kona. Not long, not fast, but wow was it great! 30 min easy trail jog in the autumn sunshine along the fjord. It was a spontaneous run during lunch and I felt … Fortsätt läsa

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World champion, course record and physical meltdown.

Fragment of memories from a memorable day. – He is at 104 degrees, put him in the ice bath – Now! – There is no stretcher. – We’ll use a blanket a pull him over. – Hurry up! – Ready, … Fortsätt läsa

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Race reflections from a CHAMPIONship

Preface This year my inspiring mantra for training and racing is PodiumTour2018. This translates into five main races during which I will try to reach the podium in my AG. The races are Ironman South Africa, African Championship Ironman 70.3 … Fortsätt läsa

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Optimising your training – the art of separating right thing from right way.

Last weekend the schedule said: Fri swim 3 k and a gym session, Sat 4 h bike followed by 30 min brick run. Sun 28 k run. This weekend the schedule said: Fri swim 3.5 k and 15 km run, … Fortsätt läsa

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Splits, pics and some reflections on 70.3 European Championship

Sometimes less is more Sometimes trying new stuff on race day is simply right Sometimes I wish I can race relaxed all times First the numbers: Water temperature 15.5° C Swim 1900 m: 26.54 (1.25/100m) T1: 4.07 Bike 90 km: … Fortsätt läsa

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What’s your Rest-and-recover strategy?

  Ups and downs, and higher up… Summarizing my January training: 30 h 30 min. i.e. not quite 8h/week. Rest and recovery sessions not included, so actually I would say it’s a false figure. Last Wednesday evening I had a … Fortsätt läsa

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Two guys meet in the athletes area after IM 70.3 World Championships in Zell am See.

This is the conversation between two athletes who just finished the IM 70.3 WC in Zell am See. They end up sitting beside each other at the buffet in the athletes’ area and, as often happen, they start chatting about … Fortsätt läsa

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Alive and running – Veta > Uppleva > Göra till vana

Det medvetet utmanande målet för året ligger kvar – topp 3 på Motala VM och på VM IM 70.3 Zell am Zee. Men vägen har, som så ofta, varit fylld av små och stora förändringar i förutsättningarna. Att dels starta … Fortsätt läsa

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