In this episode of Another Triathlon Podcast, we sit down with the breakout star of Ironman Frankfurt 2025, Kristian Høgenhaug. Fresh off a second-place finish and one of the fastest bike splits we’ve ever seen, Kristian joins us to unpack the chaos in Frankfurt, the penalty drama, and what it really takes to go from an age-grouper with no elite background to a top contender on the world stage.
We dive deep into:
✔️ Kristian’s unique (and very late) start in triathlon
✔️ The story behind his “Go Longer” training group
✔️ His five-year plan that led to a top-10 Kona finish
✔️ Struggles with overtraining, altitude tent mistakes, and a stress fracture that nearly ended it all
✔️ Working with a sports psychologist and the “bus driver” mindset
✔️ His next-level approach to aerodynamics and CDA improvements
✔️ How he takes in 170g of carbs/hour on the bike without gut issues
✔️ Staying calm in the chaos of Frankfurt—including that controversial outside coaching penalty
✔️ His honest thoughts on racing back-to-back with Roth and why it’s “a fun experiment”
✔️ The three key sessions he swears by for getting race fit, fast
And, of course, our quickfire round includes everything from World of Warcraft to strawberry bonks and beer-chugging on podiums. 🎯
Whether you’re chasing Kona or just trying to get through your first Ironman, Kristian’s mindset and story offer something every triathlete can take away.
🎧 Stream now and follow Kristian on Instagram to keep up with his journey to Nice and beyond.
Guest: @mr_hoegen
Presented by @maunaapparel
Follow the podcast at @anothertriathlonpodcast
Hosts: @joshmvernon, @fredrikson.12, and @jennacaer
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