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Norwegian Method Masterclass: Double Threshold, Golden Zone, EYNTK!

April 10, 2026·57 min
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Thomas talks to Marius Bakken, former elite runner and pioneer of the Norwegian Method, and author of the new book - The Norwegian Method Applied:BUY NOW: The Norwegian Method Appliedhttps://amzn.to/4ci7w3CBrought to you by ProBio Nutrition - your all-in-one daily supplement for runners.  Get 40% off with code RLRH (or 50% off + free shipping with a subscription) ➡️https://bit.ly/ProBioRLRH00:00 Introducing Marius Bakken03:14 Testing established approaches through curiosity.07:25 The question that birthed the Norwegian Method08:40 Kenyan runners finding the pace10:20 The Golden Zone for threshold12:30 How to find your golden zone pace for threshold17:40 Specificity of training19:50 Muscle tone - a core part of the method21:30 What heavy legs are telling you24:10 Two Horses Analogy26:00 Double Threshold - The Origin27:40 Why double threshold is so effective29:30 45/15 intervals31:00 Norwegian Singles Method33:55 Double Threshold for recreational runners?37:20 The cost of going too hard on easy days40:05 The (controversial) 100-day marathon training plan43:21 The biggest mistakes recreational runners make47:27 Marius on super shoes / super trainers51:40 Changes in the last 5-10 years53:45 The future of the Norweigan Method

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