In this episode of The Candid Fitness, I chat with Nishant Bhardwaj, a marketing professional who is extremely passionate about endurance sports and triathlons. He has a fascinating journey from being obese with a BMI of 38 to competing in over 50 full and half marathons and completing three Ironman 70.3 (Half Ironman). He is now preparing to compete in an Ironman event next year. A certified Ironman coach, he shares his passion for running and endurance sports by helping aspiring athletes conquer their dream of becoming an Ironman. Ironman triathlon is one of the toughest endurance race ever and it involves swimming 3.86 km in open water, 180.25 km of cycling and 42.2 km (marathon distance) of running, all done sequentially in a single day.

In this candid discussion, we talk about a wide range of topics including:

• His inspiring journey of losing 32 Kgs of weight in one year and how he fell in love with running


• The mindset during weight loss journey and how it evolves


• How he manages food cravings


• How to plan for a marathon or an Ironman event?


• Importance of coaching?


• What do typical training sessions during Ironman or marathon training sessions look like?


• Pre-workout rituals for endurance training


• Practical tips to enhance recovery after running


• Importance of strength training for endurance athletes (or running enthusiasts)


• Practical tips for beginners who want to get started with running (or endurance sports)


• How to choose the right shoes for running?


• Ironman coaching - Trifantry

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• Connect with Ironman Coach Nishant on Instagram - @dailyfitwithnishant


• Email - coach@trifantry.com

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