The Triathlon Hour Kristian Hogenhaug - ALL His Cycling & Running Training Secrets Revealed!
Jul 3, 2025
Kristian Hogenhaug, a professional triathlete known for his impressive performances, dives deep into his training secrets. He discusses the controversial penalty at Ironman Frankfurt and how it affected his mental game. Kristian shares insights on his rigorous cycling and running training, including power metrics and the balance between indoor and outdoor sessions. He also addresses personal challenges like sleep quality and past struggles with erectile dysfunction, emphasizing the importance of openness in the sporting community.
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Erectile Dysfunction as Training Indicator
- Kristian shared his past struggle with erectile dysfunction beginning in 2018 and how it relates to training limits.
- He uses sex drive and sleep quality as personal indicators of recovery and training stress.
Smart Weight Loss Enhances Performance
- Kristian responsibly lost weight before Frankfurt, focusing on protein intake and body signals to improve run fitness without harming power.
- He monitored sex drive and bike power as key feedback to avoid excessive weight loss.
Honest About Motorbike Drafting Aid
- Kristian openly admitted drafting behind a motorbike gave him a couple minutes advantage on the bike.
- He balanced this with strong front-riding efforts, knowing paceline dynamics slow a solo lead's speed naturally.