#57 "The Fastest Way to Stop Is Doing Too Much Too Soon!" - Jayanthi Sampathkumar - Saree Runner, Cyclist, Classical Singer and Corporate Professional!!

<p>Jayanthi Sampathkumar is a runner, a cyclist and a classical singer from Hyderabad. A mom of two teenagers, she works at a major IT firm in a managerial position and continues to pursue running and cycling to keep fit. She runs marathons in Saree spreading awareness about the traditional attire and supporting handloom weavers.</p> <p>In this episode, we talked about her endurance journey, her running in saree and sandals. Cycling as a family and how it has helped her running, and how both running and cycling have helped her in other areas of life including work.</p> <p>0:00:00 &nbsp;Intro</p> <p>0:02:45 &nbsp;What is work for her currently</p> <p>0:03:46 &nbsp;Starting running during graduation to lose weight</p> <p>0:05:10 &nbsp;The initial running and cycling journey</p> <p>0:08:50 &nbsp;Restarting cycling inspired by her son and a friendly challenge</p> <p>0:14:15 &nbsp;Cycling strengthening the knees and getting back to running</p> <p>0:17:20 &nbsp;Running in a Saree, supporting handloom NGOs and setting a Guinness world record.</p> <p>0:25:05 &nbsp;What does she consider herself? A runner or a cyclist?</p> <p>0:28:25 &nbsp;Running in sandals vs running in shoes and running barefoot</p> <p>0:32:00 &nbsp;Does the running or cycling has an effect on work?</p> <p>0:33:40 &nbsp;Most memorable run for her, one as a pacer.</p> <p>0:35:30 &nbsp;New job and new challenges to manage work and endurance journey</p> <p>0:39:20 &nbsp;Tips for working athletes</p> <p>0:43:00 &nbsp;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 the best in sport, from athletes