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In this episode I talk to Shiven. Shiven is a multiple time National medalist and National champ at Indian MTB nationals. Shiven first appeared on the podcast 3 years ago in episode #62 where we talked about his journey in cycling so far. I would encourage you to listen to that episode as well after this if you haven't already. This year we met again during tour of Nilgiris and sat down during the rest day to talk about the current and future talent emerging in MTB in India. He also shared his experience of racing in some UCI races outside India and how one can go about gaining experience in races outside India and improving their skills. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.       

0:00:00  Intro

0:05:40  The current level in MTB scene in India

0:09:30  Gap with Asian level competition, what can help bridge it

0:12:45  Promising results at junior level at Asian champs

0:14:30  Talent pool at junior level

0:17:05  National MTB academy and how can one get into it

0:19:30  Shiven's racing experiences outside India and learnings

0:21:40  How does one find and take part in Asian level MTB races?

0:22:20  Dhananjay's 3rd at junior Asian level race

0:26:40  Equipment disparity no longer an issue

0:28:30  Tour of Nilgiris his experiences

0:31:00  Develop engine or skills, his tips for athletes to do well at MTB races

0:33:00  Importance of community racing

0:37:00  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

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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 Cornina Van Dam, a.k.a Cocky Van Dam. Corina is a triathlete who has won Goa Ironman 70.3 in her age category. She is an Ultra runner who has done 24 hour runs and multiple 100k and 100 mile runs. Corina has been trained as a sports coach in the Netherlands, where she was born. She worked for 20 years in mental health using sport as a tool for personal change and the treatment of people with psychiatric and personality disorders. From 2005 onwards, she has worked in Kenya and India on sports for social change programmes. Since 2016, she lives in India working in Mumbai for an NGO called Maitrayana. Corina believes in the power of sport both professionally but also in her private life. She supports girls and women to overcome barriers that keep them from participating in sport. I happened to meet her at the Tata Mumbai Marathon expo when I went there to take part in my first TMM Half Marathon. It was a pleasure sitting down to talk to her about all the great work she is doing using sport as a tool to empower girls and women. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.         

0:00:00  Intro

0:05:00  Early start with soccer.

0:07:00  Working mental health trough sports

0:15:00  Working in Kenya and India  

0:18:30  Empowerment of girls through sports

0:21:25  What makes a good coach

0:26:25  Changes in methods of coaching

0:31:05  How running got into her life through Pinkathon

0:34:30  Going from Dream Run at TMM to 24 hour run

0:36:10  Learnings from 24 hour run

0:39:10  Learnings from her Ultra runs, walking, keep moving, potatoes, sweet potatoes

0:45:50  Her triathlon journey, winning Goa 70.3 age group   

0:49:30  Her favorite sport among all that she participates in

0:52:40  Her advice for working athletes

0:59:00  Venky's journey briefly

1:03:30  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

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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 Abhishek Kumar Singh. Abhishek is an ultra cyclist from Bangalore who has recently completed circumnavigating Karnataka. In the process, he rode self supported and completed 2300km in 137 hours. He is one of the fastest ultra riders in the country who wants to show that Indian ultra riders can be talked about in the same lines as the world's best. He has completed Paris Brest Paris, London Edinburgh London and many other ultra cycling events around the world as well as the most challenging rides in the country like Gates of Heaven. In this episode, he shares not only his experience from his epic rides but also his intense training and recovery routines in great detail. He also shares in detail how he manages to train for 25-30 hours per week while tending to a young family and managing work. It was amazing to listen to his experiences and daily routines. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.         

0:00:00  Intro

0:06:30  Early years of body building and running in Chennai

0:13:30  Moving to Bangalore and starting cycling on a old beater bike

0:20:00  Gates of Heaven (GOH) experience

0:25:30  London Edinburg London LEL experience

0:30:20  Hydration and nutrition during LEL, support  

0:32:25  Bangalore Goa Bangalore 1000k,

0:36:30  Paris Brest Paris PBP, trying to be fastest Indian finisher

0:42:30  His insane training routine, all indoor training

0:47:20  How he manages work and training, his typical day

0:49:30  His recovery and nutrition protocols

0:56:30  His future plans, target events for next 4 years

0:59:00  Ultra races in India, why he prefers self supported formats  

1:04:30  Western Endurance Race WER DNF experience before Race Across Karnataka

1:10:50  Race Across Karnataka, fast start and bad roads

1:17:30  Generosity of strangers along the way

1:22:30  Managing sleep and covering distance

1:38:50  Looking ahead and tips to working athletes

1:44:10  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

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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 Renu Singhi. Renu Singhi is an amazing woman who accomplished some crazy feats of endurance in Ultra cycling. A housewife, a mother and a grandmother who started cycling very late has completed 1200km Paris Brest Paris, 1600km London Edenborough London and recently completed the 4200km North Cape challenge. We met during the Tour of Nilgiris and recorded this during the rest day. In this episode she shares her inspiring journey in cycling and her experience of PBP, LEL and North Cape. She was only comfortable talking in Hindi. So, we did the interview in Hindi and I tried to speak whatever broken Hindi I could but asked most of the questions in English. If you are not a Hindi speaker but watching this on Youtube, the subtitles should help. I hope her story inspires you as much as it inspired me. If it does, please share it with your friends to show that nothing is impossible and age is just a number.        

0:00:00  Intro

0:05:30  How she bought her first cycle

0:09:45  First ride and first race where she came second

0:11:00  First BRM 200km after 2 months and progression  

0:17:30  PBP/ Paris Brest Paris Experience

0:22:00  Delhi to Bombay and 5 days Super Randonneur experience

0:25:35  Experience at LEL ( London Edinburgh London)

0:29:50  Unstoppable despite multiple crashes

0:37:05  North Cape 4000 experience

0:44:00  The troubles after completing North Cape

0:53:00  Importance of strong mind for Ultra riding

0:55:30  Tour of Nilgiris

0:57:50  Tips for working athletes

0:58:45  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 Major Sushant Singh. Major Sushant is a Veteran of the Indian Army’s Elite Special Forces. He is an adventurer and an explorer on bike. Back in 2017, he set out on an Expedition to Cycle Every Continent, Climb Highest Peak of Every Continent, and to Reach the Lowest Latitudes of Landmass. So far has toured on his bicycle across New Zealand, Australia and Africa along with conquering the highest peaks there. In this episode he shares the amazing experiences from his bike tours. From getting lost in an African jungle for days to traversing through the Australian wilderness in 50+ degree heat, it was fascinating to listen to his experiences. He is about to leave for an expedition from Kanyakumari to Katmandu and aims to scale Mount Everest at the end of it. You can follow along his journey using the links in the show notes. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.         

0:00:00  Intro

0:05:00  Sushant's intro

0:18:45  Seeds of an adventurer in 2004

0:25:00  Making grand plans to no avail, Visa troubles

0:30:20  Start of a grand journey with New Zealand

0:35:00  His first cycle donated by a stranger  

0:38:25  Landing in New Zealand and getting saved by a stranger

0:44:50  Cycling across Australia

0:53:00  The food he ate on his journeys  

0:59:20  No Covid in Africa, His African journey

1:14:10  Getting a touring bike from Chennai Probikers

1:18:00  Talking of safety while cycling in Sudan, Africa

1:23:40  Getting lost in an African jungle

1:31:00  Do you need special training to survive on a tour like this

1:41:00  Generosity of strangers, leaving a chance for providence

1:45:00  Kanyakumari to Katmandu and climbing Everest

1:47:00  Being comfortable with oneself, book recommendations

1:54:00  Staying curious and keep exploring, how he travels around

2:02:05  Closing

Sushant's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sushant_gypsysoldier

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 Chris Chua Cheng Hai. Chris Chua is a long time rider from Singapore. He was part of Tour of Nilgiris 2013, 2015 and now back in 2024. I sat down with him on the rest day of Tour of Nilgiris to talk about his cycling journey and his experiences at TFN. Chris comes across as a calm but fun guy at the same time. It was great sitting down for this chat. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.

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. Shekar Rao and Dr Kavitha Rao. Dr Shekar and Dr Kavitha are an inspiring doctor duo who cycle together. Dr. Shekar is a heart surgeon and Dr Kavitha is an eye specialist. Both of them were part of the Tour of Nilgiris this year and I sat down with them on the rest day to not only talk about their cycling journey but also about their specialities of heart health and eye health. I interviewed them one after the other as I had only two microphones. I'm sharing both the interviews together in this episode to keep them together even here. I hope you enjoy the conversations as much as I did.         

0:00:00  Intro

0:04:40  How Dr Shekhar got into cycling

0:09:08  How he got to know about Tour of Nilgiris

0:11:15  Memories & changes in Tour of Nilgiris he noticed in the last 10 years  

0:17:20  Heart health, what is optimal amount of exercise

0:23:00  How does one take care of heart health, moderation, regularity and graded progress

0:25:00  Screenings/tests for ensuring heart health, general screening, treadmill test, CT angiogram

0:33:10  Biggest rides he has done, SR, west to east, Manali to Leh

0:36:50  Dr Shekar's tips for working athletes, happiness of pursuit

0:41:00  Dr Kavita's intro, how she started cycling

0:44:40  Experience of completing an super randonneur(SR) in 2023

0:46:00  Experience of her first Tour of Nilgiris in 2022, what makes TFN special

0:49:30  Some of her memorable rides

0:50:30  Taking care of our eyes, myopia

0:53:10  Food for eye health, eye care for athletes

0:55:10  What keeps them going, calm

0:56:45  Tips for women on taking care during premenopausal and menopausal times

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 Fariyal Jamadar. Fariyal is a UCI cycling level 2 coach and a coach with National Institute of Sports. She was a national level rider representing Karnataka for many years and was part of erstwhile Specialized KYNKYNY team. Along with her husband, Lokesh Narasimhachar, she runs a bike store in Mysore, Cyclopedia and is actively building the next generation of riders from the Mysore district. It was a pleasure sitting down to chat with her about her journey in the sport and the work she is putting in for nurturing the future generation of cyclists. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.       

0:00:00  Intro

0:04:35  Fariyal's childhood in sports

0:06:40  Accidental entry into cycling

0:10:00  Experience of first National cycling camp

0:12:00  Decision to take up cycling seriously and bronze medal at Nats

0:16:00  Pursuing Masters in Computer Applications and racing at BBCh, Ooty bootcamp  

0:19:45  Joining Specialized KYNKYNY Racing Team

0:21:20  Moving to Mysore after MCA, helping with Cyclopedia, getting married in 2016

0:23:20  Going fulltime with Cyclopedia, signing up for UCI coaching training

0:31:00  Opportunities for women in sport, building talent in Mysore

0:33:00  Changing landscape of racing in India, BBCH and similar platforms

0:35:30  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 Lokesh Narasimhachar. Loki, as he is affectionately referred to as, is a multiple time Karnataka State champion and multiple medal winner at Indian Cycling Nationals. He was one of the key members of erstwhile Specialized KYNKYNY team. He is the winner of the prestigious Ekalavya award from the Karnataka State government in recognition of his contribution to the sport. Loki now runs a bike store in Mysore, Cyclopedia and is actively building the next generation of riders from the Mysore district. It was a pleasure sitting down to chat with him about his journey in the sport and the work he is putting in for nurturing the future generation of cyclists. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.       

0:00:00  Intro

0:04:40  His start of cycling

0:08:10  Bijapur cycling hostel experience

0:09:00  Moving away from family business and taking cycling seriously

0:10:30  Getting selected for south zone cycling competitions on BSA Mac1 single speed

0:12:25  First Nationals in 2003, Bronze in U-18;   

0:14:25  Asian Championships in Ludhiana,

0:15:50  His National medals as a senior after 2010, focusing on sprinting

0:18:20  Coming to Bangalore, working at Wheelsports, KYNKYNY Wheelsports, KYNKYNY Specialized team

0:21:20  KYNKYNY team, Loki and NJ at Tour of Nilgiris

0:23:00  How KYNKYNY Specialized team impacted cycling in the country

0:24:30  His Last Nationals in 2016 and start of Cyclopedia

0:25:30  Genesis of Cyclopedia

0:28:45  Building the cycling culture in Mysore, District association, MTB racing

0:31:45  Learnings from the years of Cyclopedia   

0:33:30  Reason behind his hand sling/fractured wrist,

0:35:00  Upcoming talent in Mysore

0:36:20  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 an excellent sports nutritionist, Geetha Ghaliyavar. Geetha is a sports nutritionist and a high performance dietitian who is certified in Sports nutrition from International Olympic Committee. She is also a certified diabetes educator, IBS expert and a lecturer for SWAYAM, IIT - Madras, Sports Authority of India and conducts nutrition certification programs as a guest faculty and lecturer for colleges and universities. She has the distinction of working with athletes from Olympic level, Paralympians, elite professional to recreational athletes helping them with their sports performance through nutrition. In this episode we cover various topics related to sports nutrition including what supplements work, what don't, various misconceptions and myths related to nutrition, what causes cramps, how to avoid them, does fasted training help, how to get heat acclimatized and a whole lot of other topics. It was a really insightful conversation with an expert with years of experience on the subject of sports nutrition. I got a lot of take aways from this conversation that I'm taking into the new year. I hope you do too.      

0:00:00  Intro

0:05:30  Geetha's intro and qualifications

0:08:45  Cyclists and bone health, importance of Vitamin D, strength training

0:17:00  Difference between nutritionist and a dietician  

0:20:30  HBA1C, Diabetes and how sports supplements

0:29:45  Fats, Omega 6 vs Omega 3, MUFA, Cold Pressed oils  

0:31:25  Dental health, Cavities, Water chasing

0:34:50  MCTs, Multiple Carbohydrate transporters, how to take on more carbs

0:39:20  Training the gut for more carbs,

0:44:40  carb loading the correct way

0:49:30  Heat acclimatization, training dehydrated, tender coconut water good?

0:55:30  Effective sports supplements, Creatine, sodium bicarbonate, nitrates,   

1:11:45  Muscle preservation, avoiding sarcopenia, Protein consumption  

1:22:20  Differences between male and female athletes and supplements, fasted workouts

1:30:20  Dealing with cramps

1:36:00  Importance of sleep, omega3 to omega6 ratio, sleep hygiene

1:42:45  Nutritional gaps and bridging them, everything in balance

1:50:10  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.

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For the visually inclined, a video version of the podcast can be found here: YouTube

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