Kristian - VO2Max & Base Season

Kristian joins David to discuss his recent testing results and training. They discuss the reasoning for his season plans and what training and year planning looks like as a result. 

(00:00) Introduction

(00:35) Reasons for Location Change for Training Camp 

(01:20) Bike Handling Work 

(01:55) Race Plans Upcoming 

(02:43) Bike Handling and Bike Fit Struggles 

(07:02) Season Plans and Training 

(08:52) Yearly goals 

(10:22) What Does a Mini-Offseason Look Like? 

(12:49) Training Planning Process for the Boys 

(15:15) Tracking Training Progression 

(17:12) Are the Boys Training Together?  

(18:41) Spike Usage and Calf Issues 

(23:04) Training Adjustments and Plans  

(25:54) Compromises for the Racing Block 

(28:06) Testing Procedures and Protocols 

(33:57) Historical VO2Max & RER Values 

(35:40) Reasons for Testing 

(38:20) Supplements During Testing 

(41:58) Current Training and Travel 

(44:09) Heat Training Usage 

(45:51) Periodising Stressors and Supplements 

(47:55) Accommodation Situation and Training Partners  

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Hosted, edited and produced by Dr David Lipman
Editing, video and introduction by Roj Ferman