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Norwegian triathlete Allan Hovda is our guest this week as we explore the idea of shifting our mindset to embrace winter, like a Norwegian. With talk of further lockdown and second waves of Covid-19, we pick Allan's brains to find out what makes a Norwegian tick when it gets colder and darker outside. We explore the extra little things you can do to love winter; from cold water swimming to fires and hiking. We also hear about Allan's background in triathlon, Norseman battles, aerodynamics and why round bottles are NOT the way forward, working on an oil rig oh and the reason behind wearing a white tri suit.\nYou'll hear:\n06:30 Why Allan swims in the open water all year round and the kit he uses to keep warm.\n07:32 Him talk about when he went swimming on Christmas Day once. "It was 2 degrees in the water and -3 air temperature."\n15:25 About 'Koselig', the Norwegian equivalent of 'Hygge' or cosiness and the key to getting through winter.\n21:30 Allan's first attempt at Norseman Xtreme triathlon, which took him 14 hours, when he finished 3 hours behind the winner. He has gone on to win it 3 times.\n23:10 How he has been working with a mindset coach Adelaide Goodeve to improve his performance\n26:14 Getting overtaken 150m from the finish line at Norseman 2019, to finish second behind Hans Christian Tungesvig\n33:00 Allan's 3 key tips for becoming a more aerodynamic athlete\n40:00 How Allan manages to combine his training with 12.5 hour days working on an oil rig\nAlso this week - should you train with a cold?\n48:10 We talk about training with a cold. Should you train when you have a cold? When is it safe to get back on it? Doctor, triathlon coach and podcast host Jeff Sankoff has the answers. Head to his website to find out more about him, his coaching and podcast.\nFind out more about this week's guest - Allan Hovda \nAllan Hovda Instagram\nAllan Hovda\xa0Twitter\nAllan Hovda website\nLike what you heard?\nLet me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below\nShow sponsors\nLONG RANGE FUEL\nLong Range Fuel\xa0are phenomenally tasty nut butters, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get\xa010% off\xa0by using the code\xa0insidetri10\xa0or go direct\xa0via this link.\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices