The Triathlon Hour The Mastermind Behind The Norwegian Method - Arild Tveiten
Sep 18, 2025
Arild Tveiten, a seasoned triathlon coach from Norway and former federation sports director, shares his journey in shaping the legendary Norwegian training approach. He discusses the highs and lows of coaching top athletes like Gustav Iden and Kristian Blummenfelt, exploring their split and reunion. Tveiten also reflects on the strategic hiring of Olav Aleksander-Bu, the importance of team dynamics, and the innovative 'Norwegian method' that prioritizes high volume and group workouts. His insights reveal the commitment and sacrifices behind their success.
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Disappointment Fuels Blummenfelt's Motivation
- Tveiten says Kristian Blummenfelt channels disappointment into motivation and won't retire before winning Kona.
- That internal drive makes him especially hard to beat in future marquee races.
Years Of Shared Sessions Built Their Trust
- Tveiten recounts the three athletes training together daily and formally meeting monthly to plan periods.
- He highlights thousands of shared sessions and long-term friendship that built trust and honest communication.
How The Post‑Tokyo Split Unfolded
- Tveiten describes the post-Tokyo split where Christian and Gustav sought different paths and Olav Aleksander Bu joined the group.
- He admits feeling uncomfortable negotiating contracts and ultimately letting them pursue independent long-distance careers.