8 Weeks of Norwegian Singles: The Results Blew My Mind!

After 8 weeks on the Norwegian Singles Approach, I put my fitness to the test with back-to-back 12-minute and 3-minute all-out efforts. The progress has been huge — moving from a predicted 3:12 marathon to a potential 2:55 in just two months. In this video, I’ll walk you through the tests (including POV and bike follow shots), share the numbers, and break down what this means for my upcoming marathon. If you’re curious about endurance training, performance breakthroughs, or the Norwegian method, this is one you’ll want to see. RESULTS AT A GLANCE • 3-MINUTE TEST: 3:10/km (5:06/mi) • 12-MINUTE TEST: 3:33/km (5:43/mi) • CRITICAL POWER: 374W (4.79 W/kg, +9%) • PREDICTED MARATHON: 2:55 CHAPTERS 0:00 – Intro & Baseline Fitness 0:53 – The 12-Minute All-Out Test 2:00 – Interval Training Progression 3:30 – Critical Power Explained (Stryd) 5:35 – The 3-Minute All-Out Test 6:38 – Post-Test Reflections 7:33 – Data Breakdown & Insights 8:55 – What This Means for My Marathon 9:18 – What’s Next on the Channel QUESTION FOR YOU Would you give the Norwegian Singles Approach a try, or do you stick with more traditional training methods? Let me know in the comments. RELATED VIDEOS • Breaking 3 Hours with Norwegian Singles →    • How I’m Using Norwegian Singles to Break 3...   • Fueling with Homemade Gels →    • The BEST Homemade Energy Gels (That SMOKE ...   • Sub-Threshold Training Intensity Explained →    • How to Run Sub-Threshold Workouts the RIGH...   FOLLOW THE JOURNEY • Subscribe:    / @jimmyrunsoz   • Strava:   / strava   Free Energy Gel Calculator: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/... PARTNER LINKS: • Movement Vault (10% off with code JIMMYRUNS) → https://app.movementvault.com/auth/af... • Zorali Apparel → https://alnk.to/1C9FzT2 #NorwegianTraining #MarathonTraining #RunningProgress #Sub3Marathon #JimmyRuns