By BikeyVenky
The podcast currently has 208 episodes available.
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
Nutrition timing: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10848936/
0:00:00 Intro
0:02:20 The Motivation Myth
0:03:30 Why Discipline is important: Consistency, Resilience, habit formation, self esteem
0:04:40 How to build discipline
0:09:20 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 and hitting the bell icon 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.
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Radio Public: https://radiopublic.com/the-working-athlete-podcast-WoK4pm
Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/the-working-athlete-podcast
A bit about myself:
I'm Venkat/Venkateswara Rao in my work avatar, working as a Chief Data Analyst in the IT industry in Bangalore. I'm Venky/Bikeyvenky for my friends in the cycling community.
All through my life I struggled with weight and health issues. After multiple failed attempts through the life to get fit and healthy, in 2008, I managed to lose 16kgs. My motivation was to be able to take care of my unborn son with the thought that "if I'm not able to take care of myself, how am I going to take care of my family?". When my son was 6 months old, having lost 16kgs, I picked up a bike to keep that weight off and stay fit. That became a passion and lost more weight and became better at it. I continue to train myself not just to stay fit but also race competitively in races in and outside the country. I also have been coaching a few riders to get stronger and faster at cycling since 2016.
With 'The Working Athlete Podcast', I have a bit of a selfish motive. That is, it will provide me an opportunity for me to meet and talk to many people from all walks of life across different sports to learn how they manage an active lifestyle while doing well at work. I hope to share those learnings with all of you. That way, it will help both you and me to keep learning and keep growing.
00:00 Intro
03:00 Ergogenic Aids
07:40 Creatine
12:40 Caffeine
17:10 Sodium Bicarbonate
18:40 Nitrate supplements
20:20 Beta Alanine
23:40 Whey Protein
26:30 Branch Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs)
29:25 L-Arginine
31:20 Summary
Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10848936/
0:00 Intro
4:45 Understanding Carbohydrates, Quantity and timing
16:16 Proteins, how much and when
22:50 Understanding fats
26:10 Hydration for athletes
33:45 Closing
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
Hey everyone, and welcome to the 200th episode of The Working Athlete Podcast! Can you believe it? We've been at this for four years straight, without missing a single week. It's a milestone I’m incredibly proud of. I could not have done this without the amazing support you guys have been giving me through this journey. Thank you. Thanks to each and every one of you listening to this on Youtube, Spotify or wherever you listen to the podcast.
0:00:00 200 Weeks 200 Episodes Without A Break
0:03:40 Thank to You and The Bike Affair
0:04:38 The Magical Power of Consistency
0:06:00 Progress Over Perfection
0:06:40 The Pitfalls of All or Nothing Mindset
0:07:18 Consistency Beats Intensity
0:08:30 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 Chaitanya or Coach Chai of PowerPeaks. Chai is a triathlon coach with PowerPeaks based out of Pune working with athletes all around the country. In this episode he shares his journey as an athlete and a coach. We talk about ultra cycling, triathlon and talk in detail about pacing and nutrition strategies for them. His passion for the sport comes through in this conversation. hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.
0:00:00 Intro
0:05:30 Early start in sport with swimming and cross country running
0:08:30 Studies in Australia
0:12:40 Deccan Cliffhanger, Desert 500 and Ultra cycling
0:17:20 Nutrition/Fueling for Ultra cycling
0:22:40 Triathlon journey and first Ironman
0:28:30 Start of the journey as a coach
0:33:30 Advice for beginner Ironman aspirants
0:41:30 Training for triathlon, overeating and under fueling
0:46:00 Race day nutrition and pacing for Ironman triathlon
0:52:45 Tips for working athletes
0:54:00 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
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 Kishan. Kishan is an ultra cyclist from Gujarat who has completed 4000km Transcontinental race and 1200km Paris Brest Paris in the same month in 2023. He has done many challenging ultra rides over the years but had to DNF at the Via_Race in spain last month due to ill health. In this episode he shares his journey in ultra cycling and the lessons he learnt along the way. It was fascinating hearing his stories from events like Transcontinental race and PBP and many of them just show how resilient one has to be to complete such challenges. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.
0:00:00 Intro
0:06:30 Getting interested in mountaineering
0:12:00 Drawn into brevets
0:17:40 His first 1000km ride
0:21:20 Training towards 2019 PBP
0:24:00 Struggling but finishing Paris Brest Paris
0:29:40 A bit of break, indoor Everesting etc
0:38:30 Transcontinental Race 2023 experience
1:06:30 Paris Brest Paris right after TCR
1:13:45 Via Race, Spain - a DNF
1:25:50 Indian Brevet and Ultra cycling community
1:31:30 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 Dr Amit Samarth. Amit is an ultra cyclist par excellence with an excellent track record with races like Trans Siberian Extreme, Race Across America, Race Across India etc. Most of the races he has done so far were crew supported ultra challenges. Earlier this month, he attempted something very new for him which was taking part in self supported category of Race Around Poland, a 3600km race with about 30,000m of total elevation gain. In this episode he shares about the challenges he faced during the incredibly hard Race Around Poland and how he overcame them to finish the race. We also talk about the differences between supported and self supported ultra races and what one needs to keep in mind to prepare for each of those formats. As usual, it was amazing talking to Amit as he shares all the learnings openly and honestly. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.
0:00:00 Intro
0:05:30 7 years in the making, RAAM Journey
0:12:00 Preparation for RAAM 2024
0:13:00 What did his training look like
0:19:10 Feeling at the start line of RAAM
0:21:20 Preparation of crew for RAAM
0:26:20 His nutrition plan for RAAM
0:32:10 His sleep and pacing strategy for RAAM 2024
0:41:40 Most challenging moments in RAAM 2024
0:48:15 His learnings from failing and succeeding at RAAM
0:54:00 His future plans, learning about oneself during races like RAAM
0:58:00 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
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 Bharat Pannu. Bharat is an army officer and an ultra cyclist who successfully finished Race Across America RAAM 2024. Bharat attempted to get to the start line in 2019 and had to give up on his RAAM dreams because of a freak crash resulting in a broken collarbone just 20 days from the start of RAAM. In 2022, he started RAAM and had to give up on the 10th day due to health issues. After 5 years and countless other successful races, he successfully finished RAAM this year. In this episode, he share insights into his own preparation as well as the preparation of the crew. He shared what his pacing and fueling strategies were that helped him cross the finish line. It was a conversation filled with valuable insights for anyone looking to get into ultra cycling or just want to understand what makes one a successful ultra athlete. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.
0:00:00 Intro
0:05:30 7 years in the making, RAAM Journey
0:12:00 Preparation for RAAM 2024
0:13:00 What did his training look like
0:19:10 Feeling at the start line of RAAM
0:21:20 Preparation of crew for RAAM
0:26:20 His nutrition plan for RAAM
0:32:10 His sleep and pacing strategy for RAAM 2024
0:41:40 Most challenging moments in RAAM 2024
0:48:15 His learnings from failing and succeeding at RAAM
0:54:00 His future plans, learning about oneself during races like RAAM
0:58:00 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
The podcast currently has 208 episodes available.