IRONMAN 70.3 Dubai | Ep1

[@StevenBrandesWI]

Big props for putting out a video when the race didnt go to plan. You're the man

[@lorenzo6734]

as a triathlete, I love every single video of yours

[@_J.F_]

And as a human?

[@ernestosuarez1205]

Thanks for posting, the emotions are pretty evident and you've been very upfront about the experience, which I'm sure everyone, as do I, appreciates; you are a great champion and will be even stronger with this new knowledge!

[@spicypretzel7616]

To have such a deep insight into the life of the Olympic champ is just unbelievable ! Thank you Kristian !

[@TriathlonDan]

Thanks for the transparency Kristian, better to have things to change now than in May :)

[@juansalazarmendosa1774]

You represent the value of sport and a champion when doing a video after a bad race for you. Thanks for your videos!!

[@MarceloG..]

WOW, you are a machine! "It hurts to lose".... love it!!!

[@murraywanner4767]

The same thing recently happened to me. Went for a more aggressive, locked in position, and the saddle was too far forward and low. It blew my quads to pieces and affected my power. Even caused some patellar tendinitis that I'm using Leukotape to alleviate as my aching knees recover. Sometimes small changes in fit have a big impact. I was able to make the adjustments with an immediate fix. So frustrating when you know is was avoidable. I'm sure you already have your position corrected. Best wishes at St. George. I have confidence you'll bounce back very strong!

[@3Max]

Thanks for sharing - very inspirational, especially as I get ready to start training for my 70.3 this year. Best of luck in the coming races!

[@olivierpichard79]

Thanks a lot for the video, it,s amazing for an Olympic champion to share your journey with us!!

[@ThomasGarner237]

Hands down you're the best triathlete around and humble too. Good luck on your next race you'll smash it I'm sure!

[@JeffyHuang]

'it hurts more to loose', could feel your emotion post race, but I trust you are going to win the Big Races/Challenge. 💪💪💪

[@LionelBaronArtiste]

incredible ! it was only after seven minutes that I started to recognize you...on the bike. Dubai a destination that I dream of visiting one day! good season champ!

[@than9350]

Kristian, you are the triathlon favorite heading into st. George in my opinion, even ahead of Gustav, Lionel & Jan

[@fabianthaesler1317]

Tanks for sharing! All the best for the upcoming prep for StG! :-)

[@MyHuntingFavourites]

You learn more from losses than you do from wins

[@GrouEEf]

Already up there with the strongest, and there is so many gains to be collected on the bike. Using a better helmet, aero skewers, integrated aero skis, a better aero bottle... This could easily cut about 1:30minutes off.

[@paulelliott9808]

I am worried for everyone at St.George now 💪🏼😁 Shame you didn’t nail it and as per other comments, thanks for sharing the downs. Looking forward to celebrating the ups very soon. You got this champ 💥💪🏼💪🏼

[@chrisblomfield-brown1961]

'it hurts more to loose' - these events we used to call 'character building' :) - just don't develop too much character please 'this is the life' 👍 looking forward to seeing the results 'next time'

[@wenrax95]

Keep it up beast!! Inspiration for many of us!

[@jurgenleofoley4270]

Your awesome dude 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@jackbutler6897]

Fuel for the Summer ,bring on St George 💪

[@rosslacey8555]

GG Blu, better fortunes next time my friend 👍

[@bargen44]

Having the guts to finish a race when the odds are against you requieres courage.

[@iznasni]

I’m sure you’re going to work it out. If your bike was good at Cozumel, try to find similar settings and you’ll be fine. You want to be able to push on the bike without sacrificing comfort and your speed on the run. Maybe you are still adapting from Sierra Nevada camp also? Anyway keep the good work and keep posting 😜

[@waszkewicz]

Thanks for the great review! 👍

[@jaimyvoogt]

Great Vlog Kristian! 🔥👊🏼

[@AGC07]

Great video quality! You really improved your video editing skills 👍

[@ako409]

Greatest triathlete ever seen! You are my motivation ;)

[@jakobheess]

Next time💪🏼

[@gianpaulcv6425]

good to see you mate!

[@matts6457]

Love your videos !!

[@Masteroiece]

Can’t wait to see your comeback Blu!

[@apostolisp4909]

Always team blu

[@blairy555]

cheers kristian nice video

[@jimboydonayre9697]

Nice we are same mantis see you soon race here in Philippines

[@mxlex9991]

Så rå är du! I was wondering about a thing, since I'm there right now myself with a minor injury/inflammation in my shoulder(XC-skier), how do you as an elite athlete deal with minor injuries over a period of time, considering the, what I assume is, huge impact it has on you if you arent able to train? Do you push on with moderation including rehab or try to rest and rehab more? I think I'm right now at that fine line between a minor and a major injury, but I have a planned race next wknd so 🤔😅

[@jayalanlife5926]

I can see that it hurts you more to lose, smash it next one

[@bretzky9261]

Gold medalist shouldn't ride a silver bike!

[@kristian.blummenfelt]

Wait a little bit… 😉

[@mwavyy]

You should try and do Clash Miami 2023!

[@radrunning8535]

You rock bro!

[@gavinhicks3474]

Bad days happen to the best. All part of the triathlon journey

[@Ergustavinho]

Yeah but what did actually happened? A flat tyre can’t be all. He was off the pace already before that, right ?

[@fritsgerms3565]

Please don't over evaluate one "bad" race. The huge success of the last years is a pretty good indicator that the next race you'll smash it.

[@benhanzen2732]

"I hate losing more than I like winning" - Charles Barkley.

[@sefintri]

Nice video

[@jakobheess]

🏊🏼‍♂️🚴🏼‍♂️🏃🏼‍♂️

[@arun281OOO]

Hey kris... I love watching ur videos .... I am an Ironman... I wanted to know whether u take creatine... cause i follow u and wanted to know ur opinion

[@billtill1603]

Hope you are adding tire sealant now..

[@MatzeMumpitz]

great insights. but why dont you use an aerodynamic bottle??

[@boraalmeida]

Kristian, do you intend to come to Brazil to compete or in a future project? Your videos are amazing, congratulations!

[@kristian.blummenfelt]

Would like to come back ! Only been in Brazil once for the games

[@martinmedved1]

What is that add-on on the seat post allowing to move the seat farther forward? Would need it too, my Giant bike is a touch too long for me as well

[@benschlesier4101]

someone get this man a filmer

[@S97ify]

come back stronger bang BLU 🔥. bang means brother in Indonesia

[@ahmedelshahawy852]

Can you tell me please how did you know about the triathlon in Dubai. How do you follow different competitions in different countries. ?! Is there a website or somewhere you register ?!!! Please help me

[@markkk1515]

Lets get ittttttt

[@roydos949]

Your training camp in Sierra Nevada with all the climbing both bike and run was surely based on preperation for SG and not the flat course of Dubai, so i guess paytime comes in May?

[@kristian.blummenfelt]

Hopefully the legs will be on fire 🔥 in May…

[@roydos949]

@@kristian.blummenfelt Well i was right on this one. Congratulations on an outstanding performance.

[@markbentley4343]

Why Garmin power pedals? Heavy plus unreliable, in my experience

[@vozzen]

You just came down from altitude, give it some more time and you will see the benefits from the altitude training

[@trudolfschwab7954]

Ironman wearing mask outside 😂😂 Just kidding, right?

[@eitanshushu]

another mechanical / punctzer ?

[@kristian.blummenfelt]

Puncture after 60k, but was already off the pace at that point

[@eitanshushu]

@@kristian.blummenfeltis it fatigue without tapering enough ?

[@dillonlongo4495]

Where u the one who ate it at the start?😂

[@kristian.blummenfelt]

You mean stumbled into the water ? Yeah 😅

[@michails.maipas814]

Very nice life if you have money running everywhere doing races ,😀😀

[@carlvonholly9576]

Be honest, your doing it to boycott Dubai for their human rights abuses? Nice work

[@kikolola9532]

Blu should change bike companies. He always faces problems with Giant (e.x Saint George 70.3). Piece of crap of a bike no offense.

[@shihuachin1990]

I think it's the Cadex wheels, not the bike. Regardless, something needs to be fixed

[@zwtvchannel]

What? You’re off your head.. Giant bike is just the frame. It’s the components that make it shit. Giant has one of the best TT bikes on the market. Just needs to re-evaluate the parts he uses.

[@Masteroiece]

I wasn’t just wondering why this champ isn’t being sponsored by Canyon or Cervelo

[@jimjamthebananaman1]

@@zwtvchannel build quality is shite on giant. They’ve went way downhill

[@alexbond7]

Overtraining? You look not fresh the whole video.