In this episode of Peter Attia’s podcast, The Drive, Olav Aleksander Bu, one of the world’s top endurance coaches and sports scientists discusses the science behind elite athletic performance — getting into everything from functional threshold power to VO2 max to lactate threshold to mastering nutrition strategies that fuel world-class endurance. Olav shares his precision-driven philosophy on training, explains the power of consistent testing, and offers a glimpse into the future with how artificial intelligence is reshaping the landscape of athletic optimization.
Why This Matters:
At Clay, we view performance metrics not just as numbers, but as tools for unlocking the next level of health, resilience, and longevity. Whether you’re training for a personal best or optimizing daily energy for life’s demands, understanding how to interpret and act on your body’s signals is critical. Olav’s insights give our community a masterclass in what it means to pursue excellence with intention — blending science, consistency, and innovation to maximize results over the long term.