The Norwegian Train Gets Back On Track: Kristian Blummenfelt Unpacks Kona, The Olympics, Training, & Lessons On Resilience After Failure

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Health & Fitness, Education, Self-improvement, Society & Culture

4.8 • 12.9K Ratings

🗓️ 28 November 2024

⏱️ 78 minutes

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Kristian Blummenfelt is an Olympic champion, sub-7-hour Ironman record holder, and master practitioner of the Norwegian Method—a revolutionary, science-driven approach to endurance training. This conversation explores elite performance through a unique lens: an Olympic champion analyzing consecutive setbacks in Paris and Kona with methodical precision, while demonstrating extraordinary resilience by winning Frankfurt just weeks after Paris. He offers rare insight into the mind of an athlete constantly pushing the boundaries of human performance. Along the way, he reveals why losing hurts more than winning feels good. Kristian’s grace is inspiring; this conversation is a masterclass in championship character. Enjoy! Show notes + MORE Watch on YouTube Newsletter Sign-Up Today’s Sponsors: Eight Sleep: use code RICHROLL to get $600 OFF your Pod 4 Ultra purchase when bundled 👉eightsleep.com/richroll Momentous: 20% OFF all of my favorite products 👉livemomentous.com/richroll OneSkin: Get 15% off with code RICHROLL 👉 oneskin.co On: High-performance shoes & apparel crafted for comfort and style 👉on.com/richroll Squarespace: Use the offer code RichRoll to save 10% off your first purchase 👉Squarespace.com/RichRoll Bon Charge: Use code RICHROLL to save 15% OFF 👉boncharge.com Check out all of the amazing discounts from our Sponsors 👉 richroll.com/sponsors Find out more about Voicing Change Media at voicingchange.media and follow us @voicingchange

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