Running, Goals & Life in Norway: Get to Know Me (Q&A with My Boyfriend!)

Running, Goals & Life in Norway: Get to Know Me (Q&A with My Boyfriend!)

Today we’re doing something a little different — a full Q&A from Norway 🇳🇴 I’m answering your biggest questions about running gear, heart rate training, race goals, and what life’s really like balancing high-volume marathon training, coaching, and content creation… with my boyfriend Oskar joining in for the personal side.

I’m a 2:46 marathoner chasing my dream of one day representing Norway in the Olympics 🏃‍♀️ — still far from there, but learning every step of the way.

We’ll cover:
🏃‍♀️ Running gear & training — my go-to shoes for easy days, long runs, and races, must-have travel gear, favorite recovery tools, and exactly how I train by heart rate.
🎯 2025 goals & race plans — my marathon strategy for CIM, how I use races in my build, and my ultimate life goals this year.
💬 Personal life — differences between Norwegian & American culture, what it’s like living abroad, and Oskar’s honest take on dating a marathoner with big dreams.

If you want to follow my CIM build, train like I do, or just hang out for more behind-the-scenes life in Norway, hit subscribe and check out the videos and links below.

📌 Gear & Discount Codes

Rollga Foam Roller →https://rollga.com/?rfsn=8749825.35f868&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=8749825.35f868 (Code: KAROLINE for 15% off)

Muse EEG Meditation → https://choosemuse.com/runnerkarolineolsen(Code: RUNNERKAROLINEOLSEN for 15% off)

Amazon Storefront → https://www.amazon.com/shop/runnerkarolineolsen

Electrolytes → https://truwild.com/discount/Karoline20 (Code: Karoline20)

Thorne Supplements (Magnesium, Theanine & Creatine)

Built Bars → https://built.com/?baapp=KAROLINE (Code: KAROLINE)

Hyperice Recovery → https://hyperice.com/?utm_source=awin&utm_medium=affiliation&utm_campaign=us&utm_term=1702039&aw_affid=1702039&awc=25761_1754725285_8cd6d4fba585e900ed82ab4a0db73b66 (Code: KAROLINE10)

Blenders Eyewear → https://www.blenderseyewear.com/ (Code: KAROLINE20 for 20% off)

Manta Sleep Mask → https://mantasleep.com/products/manta-silk-mask (Code: KAROLINE10)

🔗 Choose Your 3-Day Running Plan:
5K Plan (3 days/week): https://stay-satisfied.com/products/5k-training-plan-level-1
10K Plan (3 days/week): https://stay-satisfied.com/products/10k-training-plan-level-1
Half Marathon Plan (3 days/week): https://stay-satisfied.com/products/level-2-half-marathon-training-plan
Marathon Plan (3 days/week): https://stay-satisfied.com/products/level-1-marathon-training-plan

All plans are:
• Heart rate-based (not pace)
• Structured by time on feet
• Built for real life: recovery weeks, cross-training options, and zero guesswork
• Backed by a 100% money-back guarantee if you don’t see progress OR feel better

💬 Join the Community — Runners who want to feel and perform their best:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/682712811362225/

Free Weekly Running Template → https://stay-satisfied.com/products/template-running-training-plan

Waitlist for 1:1 Coaching → https://linktr.ee/runnerkarolineolsen

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Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro from Norway
00:27 – What shoes do you run in for easy days, long runs, and races?
01:44 – One piece of running gear you always bring when traveling
01:51 – Do you take any supplements for performance or recovery?
03:25 – What’s your go-to for muscle recovery?
04:21 – What heart rate do you train in for easy days?
05:38 – Your biggest tip for running smarter, not harder
07:05 – How would you train without a GPS watch?
08:15 – What races are you training for right now?
10:32 – What’s your marathon goal time and plan to hit it?
09:21 – Will you race before your marathon?
09:46 – How do you use races as part of training?
11:16 – Your ultimate running & life goals for 2025
13:12 – Are you nervous about anything this year?
14:17 – Where should people start if they want to follow your marathon journey?
15:35 – What’s it like being back in Norway after living in the U.S.?
17:47 – What do you miss most about Norway when in San Diego?
18:58 – How do you balance training, coaching, and content creation?
24:11 – Oskar: What’s it like dating a marathoner with Olympic dreams?
24:42 – Oskar: How would you describe Karoline?
27:04 – Oskar: What’s one thing she’s obsessed with lately?
29:09 – Oskar: If she weren’t a runner, what would she be doing?
31:19 – Oskar: When do you not listen to her running advice?
33:08 – Final thoughts & where to follow my journey