Jørgen MelauTraining for high-stress situationsDo you know what makes Special Forces Operators special?Sep 14, 20221Sep 14, 20221
Jørgen MelauNorseman 2022 — viewed from the Safety DirectorIt was cold and windy, and warm and cozy. But you would expect no less of Norseman. So this is a short recap of the race, seen from my…Aug 8, 2022Aug 8, 2022
Jørgen MelauStay safe while swimming outdoors!I love outdoor swimming! Do you know how to prepare and stay safe in the water? A few years ago, we made the Norseman Swim Code. If you…Jul 10, 2022Jul 10, 2022
Jørgen MelauChristmas at altitude — why “thin air” is a problem at height.Several years ago I was in Nepal, wandering in the Himalayas. I have been there a few times. This time, I went with my buddy Arild. We had…Jan 26, 2022Jan 26, 2022
Jørgen MelauEvaporative Heat LossI learned one of my first practical lesson in first aid and hypothermia many years ago. I was at junior officer training school and we were…Jan 19, 2022Jan 19, 2022
Jørgen Melau“Space blanket” for Hypothermia?Do you have a “Space Blanket” in your kit, under the impression that it will be essential if you are to rescue a hypothermic patient? Think…Jan 14, 2022Jan 14, 2022
Jørgen MelauSwimming Induced Pulmonary Edema (SIPE)Swimming Induced Pulmonary Edema (SIPE) was only known in the military combat diving community for many years. However, with the risen…Oct 8, 2021Oct 8, 2021
Jørgen MelauA Norseman research story — the beginning.It was coincident from the start. I never ever would have imagined that Norseman would give me the opportunity to start a new career. But…Feb 26, 2020Feb 26, 2020
Jørgen MelauSpray and pray?The jump from the ferry in the Hardangerfjord is one of the most iconic happenings in Extreme Triathlons around the world. Have you ever…Feb 20, 2020Feb 20, 2020
Jørgen MelauDrones to the Rescue!I am a researcher, and a safety director at the worlds hardest Extreme Triathlon, Norseman Xtreme Triathlon.Feb 8, 2020Feb 8, 2020