The Norwegian Method Podcast Kristian - Post IM 70.3 Oceanside Records
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Apr 4, 2026 Kristian Blummenfelt, Olympic champion and elite Norwegian triathlete, reflects on his record-breaking IM 70.3 Oceanside win. He discusses chaotic bike-pack dynamics, tactical decisions during the ride and run, split awareness and cap-flip passing moves. He also covers equipment choices, transition tweaks, foggy conditions and thoughts on the 20m draft rule and upcoming IM Texas.
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Stay High In Big Rolling Bike Trains
- Avoid sitting deep in a large rolling pack where constant overtakes create yo-yo efforts; ride further up to maintain steadier power.
- Riding up costs surges, but it prevents frequent slips back and constant re-overtaking that waste energy.
Bottle Cage Broke 10 Minutes Into The Bike
- Early bike mishap: Kristian's rear bottle cage broke within the first 10 minutes, leaving a bottle dangling until he retrieved it.
- The incident briefly disrupted his rhythm and forced repositioning of nutrition behind the saddle.
Course Resurface Changed Tactical Risk
- Resurfacing on the military base section and removal of the speed-limit enforcement simplified racing strategy on that segment.
- Clear marking of rough patches still required vigilance and a setup that tolerates a few nasty sections.