#122 "Discipline Trumps Motivation and Inspiration; Balance is Overrated" From Body Building to Triathlon with Pankkaj Dhiman

<p>Pankkaj Dhiman is a triathlete and a triathlon coach from Delhi who won his age category and finished 3rd overall in Goa Ironman70.3 last year.</p> <p>A body builder who picked up running after a shoulder injury, he signed up for his first Ironman even before he knew swimming or bought a bike.</p> <p>In this episode he shares his endurance journey of going from a 1:45min 10k to a 2:59 marathon and a 4:21 for 70.3 event. His journey is an example of what one can achieve with a relentless drive to improving oneself and an undying commitment to discipline.</p> <p>0:00:00 Intro</p> <p>0:02:30 Early start with Cricket</p> <p>0:05:50 Weight lifting and body building, exercise routine and diet, falling in love with boredom</p> <p>0:13:40 Shoulder injury, starting running and triathlon</p> <p>0:22:00 Triathlon, first 70.3 and first Full Ironman race</p> <p>0:25:30 Running progression from 1:42hr 10k to a 2:59hr Full Marathon</p> <p>0:31:00 Relying on strength base, strength training</p> <p>0:37:10 Swimming, cycling and Ironman progression;</p> <p>0:47:00 Ironman Goa 70.3 race prep and age group win</p> <p>0:55:10 Path ahead, focus on performance improvement</p> <p>0:59:20 Focus on recovery and importance of spending time with the family</p> <p>1:01:10 His typical training volume and his race day nutrition</p> <p>1:03:10 Focus on building the community and focus on and commit to the process</p> <p>1:06:15 Tips for working athletes, balance is overrated, discipline over motivation and inspiration</p> <p>1:09:25 Closing remarks</p> <p>Some Links Below:</p> <p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/334744737743027/">Working Athlete Community</a> on FB.</p> <p><a href="https://anchor.fm/bikeyvenky/message">Link to Anchor Voice messages</a></p> <p>About the Podcast</p> <p>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 th