The Working Athlete Podcast

This episode is brought to you by www.thebikeaffair.com If you are in search of a one-stop destination that caters to all your cycling needs, our today's sponsor, The Bike Affair, is the perfect place to check out! With over 14 years of experience, The Bike Affair has established itself as a trusted source offering honest advice and exceptional service. They are offering a special treat for the listeners of this podcast. You can enjoy a 10% discount on your first order by using the code 'BIKEYVENKY' on their website.  Visit their bike store in Hyderabad or shop online by using the link www.thebikeaffair.com     In this episode I talk to my friend and teammate at Spectrum racing, Ravi Ranjan Kumar. Ravi is also the founder of Ride a Cycle Foundation and one of the founders of our beloved multiday cycling tour, Tour of Nilgiris. He was one of the earliest riders in the Bangalore cycling community and it was great to go down the memory lane to talk about early days of Bangalore cycling, the genesis and initial years of Bangalore bicycling championships, our team Spectrum racing and Tour of Nilgiris among other things. Ravi has moved to Europe on work in 2016 and he also shares how his cycling and running changed ever since and what he enjoys doing now a days. This episode was my way of catching up with an old friend while capturing some of the early years of cycling and running in Bangalore. I had great fun. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.         0:00:00  Intro 0:05:55  Growing up with very little sports 0:07:40  Starting running and cycling 0:11:30  Initial years of riding in Bangalore, trail riding 0:16:05  Start of racing in Bangalore, Bangalore Bicycle Championships, BBCH 0:21:30  Genesis of Tour of Nilgiris, TFN 2008, early memories 0:34:25  Venky's first TFN on the fixed gear bike back in 2011 0:38:10  Ravi's solo bike tours, touring stories   0:45:30  Start of Spectrum Racing and initial years 0:48:30  BabaVelo vs Rajesh Nair 0:50:30  Ravi's move to Europe in 2016, riding and running there 0:56:30  Importance of weight training to avoid injuries and overall fitness 1:02:25  Tips for working athletes 1:03:40  Closing             About the Podcast The working athlete podcast is a podcast with and for working athletes from all walks of life and various sports. The goal is to provide inspiration, training tips, mental hacks, time management and life-style advice through conversations with some of the best in sport, from athletes to coaches. If you think you can benefit from this, please consider subscribing so that you don't miss the weekly episodes in future. Who is a working athlete? Someone working fulltime/part-time, entrepreneur or anyone who has to work to make ends meet and doesn't let being busy to stop him/her from pursuing an active lifestyle is a working athlete. I consider stay at home moms/dads who pursue a sport, as working athletes because homemaking is a full-time job. If you like this, share with friends who could be interested. For the visually inclined, a video version of the podcast can be found here: YouTube Other Places you'll find the podcast on: Anchor | RSS | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google podcasts | Pocket Casts | Radio Public | Breaker 

This episode is brought to you by www.thebikeaffair.com If you are in search of a one-stop destination that caters to all your cycling needs, our today's sponsor, The Bike Affair, is the perfect place to check out! With over 14 years of experience, The Bike Affair has established itself as a trusted source offering honest advice and exceptional service. They are offering a special treat for the listeners of this podcast. You can enjoy a 10% discount on your first order by using the code 'BIKEYVENKY' on their website.  Visit their bike store in Hyderabad or shop online by using the link www.thebikeaffair.com     In this episode I talk to my friend and a friend to many who come in contact with him, Anand Kapoor. Anand is an high flying exec in IT. He is also a cyclist, a runner and a triathlete. By his own admission, not a very fast one. But, what he lacks in speed is more than made up by the amount of fun he has in doing any of those activities and the amount of joy he spreads among those who he adopts as his friends. In this episode we talk about his and my favorite tour, Tour of Nilgiris, what makes him tick, what keeps him happy and how he manages to do all that he does. It is always a joy to be around him and this conversation was no different. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.         0:00:00  Intro 0:06:30  Work for him and his relationship sport growing up 0:09:10  Missing NDA, starting work, starting running and cycling 0:14:35  Chancing upon Tour of Nilgiris, riding Manali to Leh 0:18:40  His first Tour of Nilgiris - TFN Entre 2012 experience 0:21:00  Tour of Nilgiris 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 0:37:10  Getting into triathlon,   0:43:00  memorable experiences at Goa Tri, Barcelona 70.3 0:52:00  What makes him tick, making core memories, having fun 1:02:20  Tips for working athletes 1:03:10  Closing             About the Podcast The working athlete podcast is a podcast with and for working athletes from all walks of life and various sports. The goal is to provide inspiration, training tips, mental hacks, time management and life-style advice through conversations with some of the best in sport, from athletes to coaches. If you think you can benefit from this, please consider subscribing so that you don't miss the weekly episodes in future. Who is a working athlete? Someone working fulltime/part-time, entrepreneur or anyone who has to work to make ends meet and doesn't let being busy to stop him/her from pursuing an active lifestyle is a working athlete. I consider stay at home moms/dads who pursue a sport, as working athletes because homemaking is a full-time job. If you like this, share with friends who could be interested. For the visually inclined, a video version of the podcast can be found here: YouTube Other Places you'll find the podcast on: Anchor | RSS | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google podcasts | Pocket Casts | Radio Public | Breaker 

This episode is brought to you by www.thebikeaffair.com If you are in search of a one-stop destination that caters to all your cycling needs, our today's sponsor, The Bike Affair, is the perfect place to check out! With over 14 years of experience, The Bike Affair has established itself as a trusted source offering honest advice and exceptional service. They are offering a special treat for the listeners of this podcast. You can enjoy a 10% discount on your first order by using the code 'BIKEYVENKY' on their website.  Visit their bike store in Hyderabad or shop online by using the link www.thebikeaffair.com     In this episode I talk to Ashwini Ganapathi Bhat. Ashwini is an ultra trail runner who represented India at South Asian trail championships earlier this year. She was also part of the Indian squad for the 24 hour ultra running championships. Ashwini was on this podcast a couple of years ago where she shared how she got into running and ultra running. That was in episode #90. If you have not listened to it, I would recommend listening to it as well after this. In this episode, Ashwini talks about her journey of dealing with grief, taking a break from running to heal, falling in love with running all over again and working towards regaining strength and fitness both physically and mentally. She is always candid and open about her struggles in the process of whatever she's achieving in the nascent landscape of Indian trail running. It was great to have her back and sharing her insights with us. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.         0:00:00  Intro 0:06:40  Dealing with loss, myth of staying strong 0:13:00  Getting into trail running, DNFs and finding happiness 0:16:00  The process of getting back to running 0:25:00  Dealing with DNFs, enjoying the process of getting to the start line 0:30:00  Trail running as a sport in India 0:36:45  Training for trail running with little or no trails 0:54:00  Running uphill, getting better at trail running 0:59:00  What can help more women into trail running 1:06:00  Asia Pacific Trail championships experience 1:26:45  Small step for you and giant leap for trail running women 1:29:40  Closing               About the Podcast The working athlete podcast is a podcast with and for working athletes from all walks of life and various sports. The goal is to provide inspiration, training tips, mental hacks, time management and life-style advice through conversations with some of the best in sport, from athletes to coaches. If you think you can benefit from this, please consider subscribing so that you don't miss the weekly episodes in future. Who is a working athlete? Someone working fulltime/part-time, entrepreneur or anyone who has to work to make ends meet and doesn't let being busy to stop him/her from pursuing an active lifestyle is a working athlete. I consider stay at home moms/dads who pursue a sport, as working athletes because homemaking is a full-time job. If you like this, share with friends who could be interested. For the visually inclined, a video version of the podcast can be found here: YouTube Other Places you'll find the podcast on: Anchor | RSS | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google podcasts | Pocket Casts | Radio Public | Breaker

This episode is brought to you by www.thebikeaffair.com If you are in search of a one-stop destination that caters to all your cycling needs, our today's sponsor, The Bike Affair, is the perfect place to check out! With over 14 years of experience, The Bike Affair has established itself as a trusted source offering honest advice and exceptional service. They are offering a special treat for the listeners of this podcast. You can enjoy a 10% discount on your first order by using the code 'BIKEYVENKY' on their website.  Visit their bike store in Hyderabad or shop online by using the link www.thebikeaffair.com     In this episode I talk to Sunil Menon. Sunil is a runner, triathlete and a coach with Menon Fitness Systems. I have known Sunil for more than 16 years now. He was one of the earlier cyclists I rode with in Hyderabad when I started cycling back in 2008. He had since got into running and triathlon and became a respected coach. He is someone who is never afraid to question the norm and always tried to find alternative paths. He continues in that vein to this day and in this episode we talk about nasal breathing, low heart rate training and even redefining training zones to make them intuitive to understand and follow. I was skeptical of some of his views but we had a respectful discussion on all the topics. I appreciate his patience in addressing all of my questions. His passion for the sport and his tendency to go deep on any topic of interest is evident during the conversation. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.         0:00:00  Intro 0:05:25  Hockey in school and treks and enduro 0:09:00  Early riding days in Hyderabad with Venky 0:14:05  Srilanka 70.3 with Amit Samarth 0:19:20  DNF at Zurich and successful finish at Ironman SouthAfrica 0:24:00  Genesis of Menon Fitness Systems 0:30:25  Health vs Fitness, Nutrition for performance 0:36:20  Supplementation for sports   0:44:20  Periodization of supplements 0:57:30  Nasal breathing, Rhythmic breathing, low heartrate training 1:14:00  Pacing and technique for triathlon 1:19:00  Redefining training zones   1:34:40  Nutrition for triathlon 1:44:00  Hydrating electrolytes in water 1:55:00  Mobility, flexibility and strength 2:03:50  Tips for working athletes 2:05:20  Closing             About the Podcast The working athlete podcast is a podcast with and for working athletes from all walks of life and various sports. The goal is to provide inspiration, training tips, mental hacks, time management and life-style advice through conversations with some of the best in sport, from athletes to coaches. If you think you can benefit from this, please consider subscribing so that you don't miss the weekly episodes in future. Who is a working athlete? Someone working fulltime/part-time, entrepreneur or anyone who has to work to make ends meet and doesn't let being busy to stop him/her from pursuing an active lifestyle is a working athlete. I consider stay at home moms/dads who pursue a sport, as working athletes because homemaking is a full-time job. If you like this, share with friends who could be interested. For the visually inclined, a video version of the podcast can be found here: YouTube Other Places you'll find the podcast on: Anchor | RSS | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google podcasts | Pocket Casts | Radio Public | Breaker 

This episode is brought to you by www.thebikeaffair.com If you are in search of a one-stop destination that caters to all your cycling needs, our today's sponsor, The Bike Affair, is the perfect place to check out! With over 14 years of experience, The Bike Affair has established itself as a trusted source offering honest advice and exceptional service. They are offering a special treat for the listeners of this podcast. You can enjoy a 10% discount on your first order by using the code 'BIKEYVENKY' on their website.  Visit their bike store in Hyderabad or shop online by using the link www.thebikeaffair.com     In this episode I talk to Vinod Krishna. Vinod is a photographer, Founder and CEO of Story telling at Work and a barefoot ultra runner. I first met him in 2020 during Tour of Karnataka where he was a photographer and I was riding and writing about the tour. It was fascinating to follow his journey in running since then. In this episode Vinod shares not just about his running journey but also about how he works on mental side to become better at Ultra running. The tips he shared about how we can reframe our thoughts to work towards enhancing our performance both in sport and in life were invaluable in my opinion. I had a great time and had many take aways from the time we spent talking. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.         0:00:00  Intro 0:06:40  Work for him and his relationship sport growing up 0:14:30  Getting into running because of hiking 0:19:35  Initial years in running progression 0:25:40  Training for events initially and how it changed now 0:32:00  Differentiating between metal excuses and body signals 0:35:25  Slowing down and prioritizing balance 0:39:00  Signing up for first Ultra(50k) in 2019   0:42:00  Stories of possibility and limitation, building mental strength 0:51:00  Longest run/Stadium run; How Khardungla challenge came about 0:59:00  Running Khardungla Challenge(72km) and Ladakh Marathon in 3 days. 1:19:30  Barefoot running transition, being patient and having a beginner mentality 1:26:45  Tips for working athletes 1:31:10  Closing             About the Podcast The working athlete podcast is a podcast with and for working athletes from all walks of life and various sports. The goal is to provide inspiration, training tips, mental hacks, time management and life-style advice through conversations with some of the best in sport, from athletes to coaches. If you think you can benefit from this, please consider subscribing so that you don't miss the weekly episodes in future. Who is a working athlete? Someone working fulltime/part-time, entrepreneur or anyone who has to work to make ends meet and doesn't let being busy to stop him/her from pursuing an active lifestyle is a working athlete. I consider stay at home moms/dads who pursue a sport, as working athletes because homemaking is a full-time job. If you like this, share with friends who could be interested. For the visually inclined, a video version of the podcast can be found here: YouTube Other Places you'll find the podcast on: Anchor | RSS | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google podcasts | Pocket Casts | Radio Public | Breaker 

This episode is brought to you by www.thebikeaffair.com If you are in search of a one-stop destination that caters to all your cycling needs, our today's sponsor, The Bike Affair, is the perfect place to check out! With over 14 years of experience, The Bike Affair has established itself as a trusted source offering honest advice and exceptional service. They are offering a special treat for the listeners of this podcast. You can enjoy a 10% discount on your first order by using the code 'BIKEYVENKY' on their website.  Visit their bike store in Hyderabad or shop online by using the link www.thebikeaffair.com     In this episode I talk to Mihir Deo. Mihir is one of the fastest triathletes we have in the country with a timing of around 4:30 for 70.3 distance. In this episode Mihir shares the learnings from his journey in the sport so far. We talk in depth about his lows with injuries and how he is able to bounce back from them. He also shares his race pacing and nutrition strategies for 70.3 races. I had a great time talking to him about his journey. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.         0:00:00  Intro 0:03:20  Early days in sports 0:08:00  Becoming a super randonneur at 18 years old, early racing 0:10:45  Getting into triathlon 0:13:34  First Triathlon, Oman Ironman 70.3, racing with a fractured toe 0:17:00  His best 70.3, Dubai Ironman 70.3 in 4:40 0:22:30  Breaking his femur and recovering from it 0:33:00  Dealing with mental side of recovering from injuries   0:36:20  Preparing for and pacing for Ironman 70.3 0:43:20  Fueling for Ironman 70.3 race 0:48:30  Tips for working athletes 0:50:10  Closing             About the Podcast The working athlete podcast is a podcast with and for working athletes from all walks of life and various sports. The goal is to provide inspiration, training tips, mental hacks, time management and life-style advice through conversations with some of the best in sport, from athletes to coaches. If you think you can benefit from this, please consider subscribing so that you don't miss the weekly episodes in future. Who is a working athlete? Someone working fulltime/part-time, entrepreneur or anyone who has to work to make ends meet and doesn't let being busy to stop him/her from pursuing an active lifestyle is a working athlete. I consider stay at home moms/dads who pursue a sport, as working athletes because homemaking is a full-time job. If you like this, share with friends who could be interested. For the visually inclined, a video version of the podcast can be found here: YouTube Other Places you'll find the podcast on: Anchor | RSS | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google podcasts | Pocket Casts | Radio Public | Breaker 

This episode is brought to you by www.thebikeaffair.com If you are in search of a one-stop destination that caters to all your cycling needs, our today's sponsor, The Bike Affair, is the perfect place to check out! With over 14 years of experience, The Bike Affair has established itself as a trusted source offering honest advice and exceptional service. They are offering a special treat for the listeners of this podcast. You can enjoy a 10% discount on your first order by using the code 'BIKEYVENKY' on their website.  Visit their bike store in Hyderabad or shop online by using the link www.thebikeaffair.com     In this episode I talk to Kurush Wadia. Kurush is an excellent cyclist and triathlete from Mumbai. I have known Kurush from 2015 when he was part of the Tour of Nilgiris that year. Kurush has since focused more on triathlon and has become an exceptional working triathlete. I got a chance to sit down with him before his race in Goa Ironman70.3 and talk about his athletic journey so far and his learnings from it. Two days after recording this episode, he had a tough race in Goa that ended up in a DNF during the run as he had to be hospitalized for dizziness. He was a bit heartbroken at the time because he was at his fittest with months of consistent work. It just goes on to show what we also talked about during the episode as well that what happens on the race day doesn't take away from the work one puts in with months and years of consistent work backed by unbridled passion for the sport and all the benefits we get out of the whole process. I had a great time talking to him about his journey. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.         0:00:00  Intro 0:04:40  Talking of TFN and Ridley Cheetah connection 0:07:20  Relationship with sport growing up, life in Sweden, first triathlon in 2015 0:18:15  Losing weight from 95 kilos, getting into cycling for commute in Sweden 0:28:10  First Olympic triathlon in Pune in 2015 0:30:00  Tour of Nilgiris 2015 experience 0:37:10  BRM riding phase, his 400 Brevet experience 0:43:20  Colombo Ironman 70.3 and Turkey 70.3 in 2018   0:47:10  Talking of running and importance of staying injury free 0:58:30  Goa Ironman 70.3 2022, 2023 1:07:10  His nutrition strategy for a 70.3 race 1:11:50  Tips for working athletes 1:17:10  Closing             About the Podcast The working athlete podcast is a podcast with and for working athletes from all walks of life and various sports. The goal is to provide inspiration, training tips, mental hacks, time management and life-style advice through conversations with some of the best in sport, from athletes to coaches. If you think you can benefit from this, please consider subscribing so that you don't miss the weekly episodes in future. Who is a working athlete? Someone working fulltime/part-time, entrepreneur or anyone who has to work to make ends meet and doesn't let being busy to stop him/her from pursuing an active lifestyle is a working athlete. I consider stay at home moms/dads who pursue a sport, as working athletes because homemaking is a full-time job. If you like this, share with friends who could be interested. For the visually inclined, a video version of the podcast can be found here: YouTube Other Places you'll find the podcast on: Anchor | RSS | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google podcasts | Pocket Casts | Radio Public | Breaker 

This episode is brought to you by www.thebikeaffair.com If you are in search of a one-stop destination that caters to all your cycling needs, our today's sponsor, The Bike Affair, is the perfect place to check out! With over 14 years of experience, The Bike Affair has established itself as a trusted source offering honest advice and exceptional service. They are offering a special treat for the listeners of this podcast. You can enjoy a 10% discount on your first order by using the code 'BIKEYVENKY' on their website.  Visit their bike store in Hyderabad or shop online by using the link www.thebikeaffair.com     In this episode I talk to Adil Nargolwala. Adil is an exceptional human being and athlete who has done some crazy feats of endurance over the last 14 years. From doing every triathlon distance from sprint to Ironman to Ultraman in a single year to doing 7 marathons in 7 continents and finishing the 6 world major marathons, he just about done everything. I met Adil recently in Goa and sat down with him to talk about his journey just a day before his Goa Ironman 70.3 event. It was inspiring to listen to his journey of resilience and strength. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.         0:00:00  Intro 0:05:10  How he got into running, couch to HM directly 0:09:30  First triathlon event with Chennai Trekking Club 0:12:45  Doing all the triathlon distances in the same year 2019 0:14:20  Virtual triathlons during the Pandemic in 2020 0:16:00  Ultraman experience (10k swim, 450km cycle, 84km run) 0:25:25  Mental game, being with people better than oneself 0:30:20  Longest run so far, talking of Ultra running   0:31:10  Most memorable and most difficult event for him 0:36:10  Running in Antarctica with a broken wrist, running a marathon in all 7 continents 0:39:15  Talking of diet, lifestyle and sleep 0:41:50  Tips for working athletes 0:45:10  Closing             About the Podcast The working athlete podcast is a podcast with and for working athletes from all walks of life and various sports. The goal is to provide inspiration, training tips, mental hacks, time management and life-style advice through conversations with some of the best in sport, from athletes to coaches. If you think you can benefit from this, please consider subscribing so that you don't miss the weekly episodes in future. Who is a working athlete? Someone working fulltime/part-time, entrepreneur or anyone who has to work to make ends meet and doesn't let being busy to stop him/her from pursuing an active lifestyle is a working athlete. I consider stay at home moms/dads who pursue a sport, as working athletes because homemaking is a full-time job. If you like this, share with friends who could be interested. For the visually inclined, a video version of the podcast can be found here: YouTube Other Places you'll find the podcast on: Anchor | RSS | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google podcasts | Pocket Casts | Radio Public | Breaker 

This episode is brought to you by www.thebikeaffair.com If you are in search of a one-stop destination that caters to all your cycling needs, our today's sponsor, The Bike Affair, is the perfect place to check out! With over 14 years of experience, The Bike Affair has established itself as a trusted source offering honest advice and exceptional service. They are offering a special treat for the listeners of this podcast. You can enjoy a 10% discount on your first order by using the code 'BIKEYVENKY' on their website.  Visit their bike store in Hyderabad or shop online by using the link www.thebikeaffair.com     In this episode I talk to one of my colleagues and a super fast runner, Suneel Kumar Koyi. His active lifestyle started like most of us with a regular health checkup revealing alarmingly high triglycerides over a decade ago. He took up to running to improve his health and start running mostly on the weekends. From finishing his first half marathon in 2:24 mins and from not finishing his first full marathon and ending up getting back to start in an ambulance, Suneel has come a long way in the last 10 years of his running journey. He is now a 1:21 Half Marathoner and a 2:51 minute Full marathoner. In this episode he shares what has helped him in his running progression and what are the mistakes new runners need to avoid. He shares his training methods, race pacing and nutrition strategies that worked for him. It was a really insightful interaction with a humble and hardworking working athlete. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.         0:00:00  Intro 0:05:10  How Triglycerides got him into running 0:09:20  His first Half Marathon 2:24 0:11:45  His progression in HM 0:15:20  Ending up in an ambulance and DNFing his first Marathon 0:18:30  Bangalore Ultra, first 50k experience 0:23:35  His first successful Marathon at TMM 0:26:50  Breakthrough year for him, Covid   0:31:30  Strength training for running and how it helped 0:36:20  Running a 2:51 Marathon at Tata Mumbai Marathon 2024 0:38:45  Pacing for Half Marathon vs Full Marathon 0:40:50  Fueling for Half Marathon vs Full Marathon 0:42:20  Qualifying for and racing at Boston Marathon(2:57) 0:50:50  Key workouts and training in a marathon cycle 0:55:25  Tips for working athletes 0:57:20  Closing             About the Podcast The working athlete podcast is a podcast with and for working athletes from all walks of life and various sports. The goal is to provide inspiration, training tips, mental hacks, time management and life-style advice through conversations with some of the best in sport, from athletes to coaches. If you think you can benefit from this, please consider subscribing so that you don't miss the weekly episodes in future. Who is a working athlete? Someone working fulltime/part-time, entrepreneur or anyone who has to work to make ends meet and doesn't let being busy to stop him/her from pursuing an active lifestyle is a working athlete. I consider stay at home moms/dads who pursue a sport, as working athletes because homemaking is a full-time job. If you like this, share with friends who could be interested. For the visually inclined, a video version of the podcast can be found here: YouTube Other Places you'll find the podcast on: Anchor | RSS | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google podcasts | Pocket Casts | Radio Public | Breaker 

This episode is brought to you by www.thebikeaffair.com If you are in search of a one-stop destination that caters to all your cycling needs, our today's sponsor, The Bike Affair, is the perfect place to check out! With over 14 years of experience, The Bike Affair has established itself as a trusted source offering honest advice and exceptional service. They are offering a special treat for the listeners of this podcast. You can enjoy a 10% discount on your first order by using the code 'BIKEYVENKY' on their website.  Visit their bike store in Hyderabad or shop online by using the link www.thebikeaffair.com       In this episode I talk to John Lal Gwite who is one of the strongest ultra distance riders in the country at the moment. John got into cycling during the pandemic in 2020 and has already completed quite a few prestigious ultra cycling events within the country like the 1200km Gates of Heaven, 1000km Jogfalls 1000 etc along with prestigious events outside India like 1200km Paris Brest Paris and 1600km London Edinburgh London. Completing these super challenging rides might be becoming more common in the Indian ultra endurance community these days but what sets John apart is the pace at which he completes them. In most of the ultra distance brevets he takes part, he is usually the first finisher by far. It was interesting to talk to this humble and shy rider and learn how simple he keeps most things despite his many riding accolades. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.         0:00:00  Intro 0:04:20  Growing up with sports 0:06:45  His workout routine, start of cycling 0:09:45  His first brevet ride 0:12:00  What he loves about cycling 0:13:40  His work and work hours 0:14:45  Completing Super Randonnéur in the same month, learnings from the experience 0:17:20  How he manages sleep and nutrition for long rides   0:21:50  Longest and most challenging ride so far for him, LEL(London Edinburgh London)  experience 0:26:40  Leh 400km brevet 0:28:50  Kodagu 650, Gates of Heaven, Jogfalls 1000km 0:33:20  What keeps him going, how he balances between gym and cycling 0:36:20  Future events he's looking forward to 0:37:15  Tips for working athletes 0:38:00  Closing             About the Podcast The working athlete podcast is a podcast with and for working athletes from all walks of life and various sports. The goal is to provide inspiration, training tips, mental hacks, time management and life-style advice through conversations with some of the best in sport, from athletes to coaches. If you think you can benefit from this, please consider subscribing so that you don't miss the weekly episodes in future. Who is a working athlete? Someone working fulltime/part-time, entrepreneur or anyone who has to work to make ends meet and doesn't let being busy to stop him/her from pursuing an active lifestyle is a working athlete. I consider stay at home moms/dads who pursue a sport, as working athletes because homemaking is a full-time job. If you like this, share with friends who could be interested. For the visually inclined, a video version of the podcast can be found here: YouTube Other Places you'll find the podcast on: Anchor | RSS | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google podcasts | Pocket Casts | Radio Public | Breaker