Ep 46: Chaitanya Velhal - Indian Ultra Athlete & Coach at Power Peaks Athlete Lab

The Ultra Cycling Show

Ultra cyclist, Ironman triathlete, scientist, coach, sports nutritionist, entrepreneur and athlete ambassador, it's Chaitanya Velhal - Team Chai, more commonly known by the name "Chai." As an athlete, Chai has completed many ultra events including the Desert 500 race and the 400-mile Deccan Cliffhanger hosted each year by Inspire India, which is a Race Across America qualifier taking racers from Pune to Goa in India. As an IRONMAN racer, Chai is also a competitive runner and swimmer. Professionally, Chai provides a holistic approach to coaching his athletes with credentials in strength training and nutrition, as well as a Master's Degree in Biotechnology and Biomechanics. In this episode, we'll hear all about Chai's own achievements, including his two TEDx talks, and how he coaches his athletes to success. We'll also get an inside look into the Everesting event his Power Peaks Athlete Lab hosted this year for Indian ultra racers. Let's roll! 🚲💨

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