#11 - Naveen John - Multiple Time Indian Cycling National Champion and Cycling Coach! Mental battles, Training Enlightenment Levels, Indian Cycling Future and more! The Working Athlete Podcast EP 11

<p>In this episode, we talk with multiple time Indian National champion in cycling, Naveen John.</p> <p>Today's guest needs no introduction for any cyclist in India. He started out as a 100kg+ obese youngster who picked up sport to lose weight while pursuing an engineering degree in the US. He underwent a metamorphosis to turn himself into a multiple time national champion. He got into sport late in life but seems to be making up for all the lost time. He continues to astound his competitors as he continues to make gains at an age which many consider beyond time to retire.</p> <p>He has been a huge influence on the cycling ecosystem in India. From coaching some of the best athletes in India to helping even his rivals get better at sport, he has single handedly raised the level of the sport in India. His name is Naveen John. NJ for all of us.</p> <p>In this episode he shares his journey, his progression, his views on dealing with self doubts among other things.</p> <p>This episode covers:</p> <p>0:02:28 Intro</p> <p>0:04:21 &nbsp;Wattbombs coaching philosophy</p> <p>0:14:58 &nbsp;His big 'Why'!</p> <p>0:19:53 &nbsp;How it all started, the initial days in sport</p> <p>0:27:11 &nbsp;Weight loss journey</p> <p>0:34:04 &nbsp;Initial racing years</p> <p>0:40:48 &nbsp;Off the beaten track-Packing the bags and coming to India</p> <p>0:48:59 &nbsp;Initial years navigating the Indian system</p> <p>0:59:30 &nbsp;Your biggest competitor-You!</p> <p>1:06:06 &nbsp;Helping the competition get better. Why?</p> <p>1:16:06 &nbsp;Biggest change that helped cycling(core work and founder)</p> <p>1:18:45 &nbsp;Staying motivated and continuing to improve after hitting peak and plateauing - Growth mindset</p> <p>1:27:58 &nbsp;Indian cycling progression</p> <p>1:38:52 &nbsp;Young talent of the future</p> <p>1:45:46 &nbsp;The importance of community racing!</p> <p>1:54:09 &nbsp;Four levels of training enlightenments!</p> <p>2:03:21 &nbsp;Thoughts on nutrition. (Feedzone cookbook)</p> <p>2:10:48 &nbsp;Thoughts on weight training for cyclin