A Day In The Life of a Professional Triathlete || Gustav Iden

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  • Gustav is in Sierra Nevada preparing for IRONMAN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP in St. George 2022.
    Whole film is filmed on iPhone 12 Pro, 4k 24p. Sorry for uneven sound levels.
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  • @mikaliden9967
    @mikaliden9967  2 ปีที่แล้ว +942

    To all the people talking about food: Gustav need to eat about 8000kcal on these long hard training days. His limitation is not sleep nor the will to train more but being able to eat enough over time to manage the energy consumption from all the training. And that's not insignificant.
    Why do endurance athletes get injured? In my experience many don’t eat enough for the amount of energy they use in training: Is it more "healthy" to get injured because you’re not able to eat enough kcal with "healthy" food. Or, is it more "healthy" to eat some "junk" to fill your kcal demand to stay injury free and live life with energy to perform and win races ? ;)
    - Yes, Gustav eats biscuits, desserts, white bread, Nutella and drink soft drinks and chocolate milk . But that's only around 15-25% of the daily need
    - 2-6 bottles of Maurten 320 a day.
    - Rest of the consumption as he tells in the video: Pasta, chicken, vegetables, fruit. I would think 4-6000kcal of this will gives him enough of macronutrients and vitamins a day :)
    Challenge for you guys. Eat 8000kcal a day. For 7 days. And only what you find "healthy". Have a nice week :)

    • @Bamhim12
      @Bamhim12 2 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      It’s sad to think of all the malnourished endurance athletes in this world 💔

    • @mxlex9991
      @mxlex9991 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Hear, hear! Those who know, know!

    • @CalebNoonan83
      @CalebNoonan83 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Cheers mikal, I'm in process of becoming long course pro as well and after watching the world champ I deffs don't care about eating cookies, chips, soft drink etc. Carbs are king right?⚡️🤘

    • @erab6539
      @erab6539 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      There are a lot of uninformed people in the world, and I find the more uninformed and uneducated, the more vocal they are. Glad you took the time to write this!

    • @atomz9226
      @atomz9226 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      This a super interesting, thank you for sharing. You nailed it. Most of us normal folks have fewer caloric requirements. Please keep the videos coming.

  • @miljanstojiljkovic1782
    @miljanstojiljkovic1782 2 ปีที่แล้ว +235

    The way Mikal was getting decent shots while dodging the oncoming cars deserves some praise

    • @rm6857
      @rm6857 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      More like cars were dodging him

  • @michip2865
    @michip2865 2 ปีที่แล้ว +167

    everybody else, "I have organic self-made bread, with chia-jam and a paleo-based granola for breakfast". gustav iden, "white bread with butter and salami."

    • @smellslikemoshpit
      @smellslikemoshpit 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      LOL thought the same like "empty calories?!?" and he just burns the tarmac after that 💪💯

    • @mikaliden9967
      @mikaliden9967  2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      See my attached comment at the top :)

    • @michip2865
      @michip2865 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      @@mikaliden9967 wasn't meant badly. :) I love seeing a human side of the athletes. and this reminds me, they are!

    • @zinho9169
      @zinho9169 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@smellslikemoshpit No such thing as "empty calories" when you actually need them for energy. Calories are energy by definition.

    • @isabelasilva2356
      @isabelasilva2356 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And I actually quite love him for that 😂

  • @sarabt
    @sarabt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +131

    This video pretty much sums up why I love Gustav : hard working, authentic, no BS and doesn't take himself too seriously

  • @manuelsilva6833
    @manuelsilva6833 2 ปีที่แล้ว +212

    A big appreciation word for Mikal for putting together this set of images documenting Gustav's day. It is truly inspiring to have an insight of how a champion lives his life and some of the thoughts that cross his mind. It is also fascinating to see that Gustav's view on the things he does is very positive and graceful, regardless of the absolute monstrosity of training stress he is putting himself through alone and in thin air. More of this video masterpieces are very welcome on the road to St. George ;)

  • @Funky887
    @Funky887 2 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Being able to do even more training after that run workout in the morning is just amazing

  • @ErLong1800
    @ErLong1800 2 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    The amount of training he is doing is insane. It really takes much to be at the top!

  • @erichbanhegyi4361
    @erichbanhegyi4361 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks for sharing the simple and pure grind. Can’t wait for St. George where Gustav will rock!

  • @Scorch6429
    @Scorch6429 2 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    I think I saw this workout on Strava and thought it was monstrous… watching it, my impression was right. Great plan execution and astonishing camera operation while dodging vehicles uphill!

  • @hippokid
    @hippokid 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love these videos!! Very glad I found this channel. Gustav is an inspiration to me.

  • @ryantreadway4142
    @ryantreadway4142 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the video and keep them coming! Much love from the Mountains of North Carolina in the U.S. You guys have a fan in me

  • @victorvidotto8293
    @victorvidotto8293 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    this is pure gold! thanks for sharing! I would watch 3 seasons of 10 episodes each of this! lol
    cheers from Brazil! 🇧🇷❤️

  • @zsofiaszabo6687
    @zsofiaszabo6687 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for the video! It is so nice to see this side of the sport what’s behind the achievments:)

  • @barrymckeown5783
    @barrymckeown5783 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for this its perfect 10/10 i just wish it lasted about 3 hours i could watch way more of this very easily thank you!
    Love watching Gustav train

  • @wizardkroos1179
    @wizardkroos1179 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow, just wow!! This is pure discipline and hard work!!! He is one of a kind

  • @Tom-xn5zj
    @Tom-xn5zj 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    i really enjoyed the style of the Video with these many different angles it gives a real in depth view thsat underlines what you are saying about the training up there. it really comes along that it's just such a unique place up there in the Sierra Nevada. the production kind of lives up to the high standard of your training regime if you'd like. so thank you very much for your insights and all the best for St. George

  • @kristianolauson4494
    @kristianolauson4494 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    The last few 1” intervals reveal just how well greased this Gustav machine is. If everyone remains healthy St.George is going to be a beaut!

  • @josepablogonzalez9047
    @josepablogonzalez9047 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very cool and humble guy! Cheers for you both

  • @bretzky9261
    @bretzky9261 2 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    Age groupers take themselves 1000 times more series than these guys do. Kudos for keeping triathlon loose 🤙

  • @LionelBaronArtiste
    @LionelBaronArtiste ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Respect first of all for your zen attitude and your behavior during this world championship! you are proof that with work you can be a complete athlete! but !!! in 3 totally different disciplines! For several years the triathlete has been recognized! but there we have again passed a milestone in terms of time! Congratulations to you, you are also the image of the sportsman who perfectly calculates his progress of the effort... who knows himself inside out! this is also what we have made enormous progress on in recent years...but you can't see it...hats off to the artist!

  • @frankreyes4
    @frankreyes4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for brightening my outlook.

  • @seansummers1285
    @seansummers1285 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video! Love the insight and honesty!

  • @MrEnlakesh
    @MrEnlakesh 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome! Thank you for sharing with your experience

  • @jamie1174
    @jamie1174 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! Shows you both put the work in

  • @SendingStache
    @SendingStache 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    that stride looks soooo good. smooth operator

  • @KTSavov
    @KTSavov 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for the insights! As always an inspiration!!! 👍💪😁

  • @frederikfogt7649
    @frederikfogt7649 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    loving your vids, keep em coming!

  • @jayfullam8973
    @jayfullam8973 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was awesome, more of these!

  • @sergiogomes8035
    @sergiogomes8035 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Very honest video, not fancy, no video, just plain and simple HARD WORK! 💪🏼👊

  • @alant779
    @alant779 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank for sharing! This is really inspiring.

  • @rajneshkumar8557
    @rajneshkumar8557 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for showing world what it takes to be a pro. Kudos to you both

  • @Krilin84
    @Krilin84 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks for making this! Really inspiring and interesting! I’d love to see Gustav win St George 👍💪🙌

    • @clintellis1102
      @clintellis1102 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I like all the top contenders but you have to say Gustav is going to be very tough to beat of all the favourites I will be very surprised if he doesn't get the W

    • @chanzhao3379
      @chanzhao3379 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@clintellis1102 it's a 7+ hours event. anything could happen before someone takes the banner. otherwise, IM would have just browsed their strava and handed out the trophy.

  • @chrisfofferolkvist7828
    @chrisfofferolkvist7828 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Fascinating
    Keep these coming 👍🙌

  • @traviskruger2263
    @traviskruger2263 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    "Stress swimming"....I know that feeling. When the times don't come easily and you are trying to force the issue

  • @chelledcrespo9245
    @chelledcrespo9245 ปีที่แล้ว

    The resilience is insane, props!

  • @stu09
    @stu09 2 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Great video, would love to see others in this format. It’s honest unlike other triathlon day in the life videos which are fake as shit.

  • @BradForrest
    @BradForrest 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really appreciate the pro tip on above and below threshold indicators, without the need for lactate testing.

  • @nikmalinin8786
    @nikmalinin8786 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Fantastic video, thank you!🎉

  • @costelpintea4141
    @costelpintea4141 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome! Not surprised than no one can beat you! Greetings from Canada (hopefully Lionel watches your videos)!

  • @buckscobro1891
    @buckscobro1891 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    His stride is just naturally comfortable when he’s racing you can just tell the other guys are suffering more than him.

  • @kentrichardson6916
    @kentrichardson6916 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love the vide super cool , they way you work at it 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👍🏾

  • @douglaswashburn4503
    @douglaswashburn4503 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video was great. More please!

  • @anetajaszkowska495
    @anetajaszkowska495 ปีที่แล้ว

    great job, thx for information and inspiration

  • @finnwilliams3945
    @finnwilliams3945 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic video Mikal!!!

  • @marcosgabriel4285
    @marcosgabriel4285 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Mi triatleta favorito!!! me gustaría que alguna vez pudiese venir Chile, mi país, a correr el Ironman de Pucón, como lo hizo Javier Gómez Noya este año, Gustav es muy profesional, con una forma física impresionante, tiene un método de entrenamiento muy fuerte, y siempre esta de buen humor, creo que será uno de los grandes favoritos para ganar medalla en Paris 2024, llegará con 28 años excelente edad para un triatleta, me gusto mucho el video es muy transparente y permite ver un día normal de un atleta de alto rendimiento, mucho exito Gustav, te quiero ver en el podium de Paris 2024!!!!!

  • @verespavol
    @verespavol 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    uuuh!! hats off!! this ist how the champions are made

  • @anonaminee8478
    @anonaminee8478 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    this is what is takes to be a wolrd champion . watching this after your tremendous performnce in kona 2022 . congrats again mate

  • @matteobenatti1554
    @matteobenatti1554 2 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Thanks for sharing the day, really impressive how he can stay focused throughout the day. Would be nice if you could show how an entire week of training looks like on trainingpeaks, maybe after St george WC ;)

    • @rodolfogonzalez9178
      @rodolfogonzalez9178 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for sharing Gustav day of train. You guys are the best team. Also where could we buy the headband that Gustav was using during the run? Thanks

    • @mikaliden9967
      @mikaliden9967  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@rodolfogonzalez9178 incylence.com/collections/accessories

  • @anish4437
    @anish4437 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I did not skip a fuckin sec of this vid . Pure raw hard training..loved it

  • @willbert7715
    @willbert7715 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I wanted to collect some running motivation for this cold sunday morning and thought "yay gustav iden, amazing runner"... ffs! he is a machine... my motivation got faceslapped seeing him running uphill that long time -.-

  • @waltertakano6706
    @waltertakano6706 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bravo Gustav & Mikal !!! Very natural video, the best wishes to Saint George!!! WorkHardPaysOff !!!!

  • @izzyplace1334
    @izzyplace1334 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love you Gustav will be cheering for you in Paris xx

  • @clich126
    @clich126 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Superman in training. Great vid

  • @Ingrid-fk7sp
    @Ingrid-fk7sp 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! Blir inspirert og imponert over hans dedikasjon :D

  • @xyphenius9942
    @xyphenius9942 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for making this video. It was very earnest and heartwarming which was a refreshing lens on endurance sport training 😊

  • @rosslacey8555
    @rosslacey8555 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Great content guys, GG. I thought I was the only non coffee drinking triathlete in the world. Your gel idea seems a bit healthier than my 3 x Red Bull. GG

  • @meatmotorendurance
    @meatmotorendurance ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for that hands on knees threshold tip. You just saved me money as I avoid purchasing a lactate meter. ;)

  • @JIGSALL1
    @JIGSALL1 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love the demonstration of above threshold vs below threshold training lol 16:07
    Thanks for sharing your day with us gentleman.

    • @L-dw5sx
      @L-dw5sx 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Gustav don’t need no fancy lactate monitor 😂

  • @juliaflorida
    @juliaflorida ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Now he's the IRONMAN WORLD CHAMPION!!!

  • @mildsauce5019
    @mildsauce5019 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Its fucking beautiful watching this dude run.
    Like that is a REFINED stride.

  • @stefannicolai244
    @stefannicolai244 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you for the insights. After watching that video: i have a big questionmark about "dream to be a pro". It´s a real hard job. Respect to Gustav to have the willing to absolve such a long time at sierra nevada

    • @mikaliden9967
      @mikaliden9967  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It really is 100% 24/7 to be at this level. Not many are willing to do that in a long period!

  • @johnnybravo6829
    @johnnybravo6829 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video!

  • @iznasni
    @iznasni 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice vid, keep it coming & stay 100% natural & spontaneous… That’s the way we like it!

  • @cliffdrusinsky4341
    @cliffdrusinsky4341 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you this was great. Your a animal. Good luck
    Really fun video thank you Mikal

  • @ip2925
    @ip2925 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I was waiting for him to announce a new haircut for the whole video!

  • @lauftrainer_falk
    @lauftrainer_falk 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Interesting. Thanks for sharing.

  • @traviskruger2263
    @traviskruger2263 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video thanks

  • @paulelliott9808
    @paulelliott9808 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome 👍🏼

  • @miguelonpastor-peris3081
    @miguelonpastor-peris3081 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    “Life is good in Spain” Gracias!

  • @philippebajeux4130
    @philippebajeux4130 ปีที่แล้ว

    This rythm is simply incredible I wonder how he can run so fast when climbing and keep the speed. My pleasure ))

  • @radrunning8535
    @radrunning8535 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very good content! Congrats bro

  • @nidatolibao4610
    @nidatolibao4610 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    WOW NICE 👍 THANKS FOR SHARING WATCHING SENDING SUPPORT YOUR VIDEO BE SAFE ALWAYS GODBLESS ❤️❤️❤️

  • @camusminor
    @camusminor ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome stuff guys. What Asics runners is Gustav wearing on the hill run? thanks again. All the best

  • @hakonksnes8686
    @hakonksnes8686 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Favoritt yt video ever!

  • @Lionheart1984
    @Lionheart1984 ปีที่แล้ว

    This guy have changed the new era of ironman.

  • @Ajumi-
    @Ajumi- ปีที่แล้ว

    What a legend.

  • @hahahabit3242
    @hahahabit3242 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Man's ran into a whole other climate 😂

  • @silviojoseperedacortes7029
    @silviojoseperedacortes7029 ปีที่แล้ว

    WoW Gustav Stunning record in Kona to remind forever ✌️✌️😀😀

  • @bargen44
    @bargen44 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    A truly dedicated top athlete to the sport. You have to love training in order to achieve all this goals and races developing a marginal gain methodically day after day.

  • @scottd8361
    @scottd8361 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Great to see all the eating, because that's one of the most important things about high performance endurance sports. I just started cycling 2 years ago and was able to rapidly improve and increase my training volume to 25-30 hours right now. One reason was probably that I was rather overeating than undereating, right now I'm also at around 7000-8000 kcal/day.
    I met so many people, even on pro level, that are consistently underfuelling, thinking about 1kg means __ more Watts on the climbs... they don't even lose a lot of weight but get injured or simply don't improve because the body obviously doesn't have enough energy for regeneration.
    In cycling and even more so in triathlon, absolute Watts are much more important than W/kg anyways.
    The only occasion where W/kg would be just as important was moving vertically, but even on the steepest climbs the absolute power output always outweighs relative power.

  • @buffelfloh8623
    @buffelfloh8623 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really nice video💪💯

  • @Hubertus-ko6yl
    @Hubertus-ko6yl 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Have a good better best saison!

  • @AndreasJarneman
    @AndreasJarneman 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice video!

  • @ip2925
    @ip2925 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    “And tomorrow we go to the hairdresser” - I’ve been waiting for this phrase for the whole video!

  • @runbikerun8189
    @runbikerun8189 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    When Lionel sees this I am sure he'll start doing Mount Lemmon repeats while wearing a weight vest with no hydration or nutrition.

  • @MrYbeaudoin
    @MrYbeaudoin 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The futur of long distance Triathlon

  • @wyku_sk
    @wyku_sk 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    2 questions: 1) How did you get down from the mountain? 😀 2) Had the run been done on the treadmill as originally planned, what incline would you have used?

    • @sergiogomes8035
      @sergiogomes8035 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think by car

    • @pal_lokomotivet2679
      @pal_lokomotivet2679 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      they drove car down in the video :-)

    • @mikaliden9967
      @mikaliden9967  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Depends on the treadmill. normal 0,5-1,5%

    • @wyku_sk
      @wyku_sk 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mikaliden9967 so you wouldn't have prescribed a long "uphill" treadmill run similar to what was done outside?

  • @playandmusic-parentalidade1156
    @playandmusic-parentalidade1156 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    How long and how high should you train to get altitude trainning benefits? Does anyone know?

  • @ABumann
    @ABumann ปีที่แล้ว +19

    My goodness, how many pairs of shoes do you go through in a year? Bravo doing so well at altitude, I used to live at 3000m and it was brutal. Cycling wasn’t too bad, but running and swimming were very difficult. Also a huge congratulations on your Kona win, I got done with my volunteer shift just in time to see you come down Palani. So nice to see a Norwegian on the top!

    • @dreamingontwowheels9572
      @dreamingontwowheels9572 ปีที่แล้ว

      He gets free shoes from the brands

    • @MrSuihke
      @MrSuihke 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@dreamingontwowheels9572 That wasnt the question. Who cares if they are free. I would also would like to know how many pairs in a year

  • @ianhobbs6326
    @ianhobbs6326 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It’s a good feeling to feel fatigued because you’re pushing hard, it’s another thing to just feel tired…. Truth

  • @bikerunner-ry1ju
    @bikerunner-ry1ju ปีที่แล้ว

    Gustav is my Hero 🎉

  • @crotricoach
    @crotricoach 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Which model of Asics dose Gustav using on this run?

  • @RhinoJoeOutdoors
    @RhinoJoeOutdoors ปีที่แล้ว

    The TH-cam algorithm just delivered this to me after his win in Kona.

  • @andresgregorio985
    @andresgregorio985 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    We want a Netflix Series about you!!!

  • @jilliancarlson5605
    @jilliancarlson5605 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This was hilarious and impressive and just awesome. Keep it up guys! I like chicken and pasta, but wow to eat the same thing every day for two meals and that many weeks 😳. Kudos 🔥

    • @ryantreadway4142
      @ryantreadway4142 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's what eating healthy takes for an athlete. The same meals multiple times a week. For me it's beans and rice 4-5 days a week. Carbs/ protein

    • @AwesomeLifeguard
      @AwesomeLifeguard 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ryantreadway4142 now now, don't mix eating healthy with simply "eating the same thing every day". I'd off myself, like most people would, if I had to eat the same mundane thing every single day, but of course that's what differs the pros and their will power vs us peasants. There's more to eating properly than just that though. Beans and rice also barely have the amount of protien if you're aiming for a 70% protein kg of your body weight, at least if you're in lifting/gym scene.... But everyone has their own goals and different bodys :) Cheers.

  • @sitrakaforler8696
    @sitrakaforler8696 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dudeeeeeeeeee that's impressive :O

  • @jeandupont8145
    @jeandupont8145 ปีที่แล้ว

    @mikal iden awesome video ! Can i ask you if Gustav takes any suplemment like probiotic, omega3, vitaminD, creatine ? Or its just caffeine and carbs ? :p

  • @mambawatts
    @mambawatts ปีที่แล้ว

    World champ!

  • @jankubler139
    @jankubler139 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    His mind game is so strong because Nr.1 he know his potential and he is 100 % sure Nr.2 Execution and dont overthink

  • @charlieolson2156
    @charlieolson2156 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    He seems like a cool guy to hang out with. But also... what a machine