Olympic Aspirations
Kristian reflects on the challenges he faced leading up to the Olympics, particularly the need to improve his running speed. Despite strong performances on the bike, he recognized a significant gap in his running times compared to top competitors. As he adjusted his training intensity, he grappled with the reality of his capabilities, balancing hope with the awareness of the competition ahead.In this clip
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