# 58 – Deepak Raj, Co-founder of “Yoska” coaching, sub-3 marathoner and top triathlete, on his coaching philosophy and how to transition to triathlon - a podcast by Rajagopal Anapuzha
from 2021-06-21T07:00
Episode Summary
Deepak Raj, Co-founder of “Yoska” coaching, sub-3 marathoner and top triathlete, on his coaching philosophy and how to transition to triathlon
Show Notes
01:30 – Deepak introduces himself
03:30 – Transition into coaching
05:25 – Initial challenges transitioning to triathlon
08:30 – How to choose your first your triathlon distance
10:15 – Overarching training principles
13:25 – Apportioning training time between 3 disciplines
16:05 – Measuring intensity – pace or heart rate or RPE or power
21:00 – Strength training
23:50 – Training your mental strength
29:00 – How to be comfortable in open water
32:45 – Running your best in a triathlon
36:40 – Challenges when transitioning to longer triathlon events
39:05 - Recommendations on resources
Follow Deepak and Yoska
Website: yoska.in
Instagram: @coachdeepakraj
Instagram: @beyoska
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DeepakGRaj
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeYoska
Twitter: @BeYoska
Recommendations on resources
Books
You Can Run Pain Free by Brad Breer - Amazon Link
The Power Meter Handbook by Joe Friel - Amazon Link
Going Long by Joe Friel - Amazon Link
YouTube: Global Triathlon Network
Contact Details for Running and Fitness with Raj
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