NoShortcuts Podcast x Parashuram Chenji | 2x Cycling Medalist, coach & trainer. Don’t miss it!

In this Episode of the NoShortcuts podcast, we have Parashuram Chenji from Hyderabad. Parashuram is a 2x National Road cyclist medalist who is now a full-time personal coach and football trainer. Since he has been there, done that and understands the value of the the right guidance, he is now guiding aspiring young adults to help achieve their sporting dream.

In this episode of the #NoShortcuts Podcast, we unravel Parashuram's journey and bring out the life lessons he has to share for someone who is looking out to become big in sport.

He talks about
his early days
what it takes to become an athlete
how to deal with injuries
Football coaching & Personal Trainer
His message to viewers
& a lot of humour in between

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00:00:00 - Introduction
00:04:21 - Parashuram's Early Life
00:04:50 - Competitive Family
00:06:04 - Five 'S' of Success
00:06:23 - The X Factor
00:06:58 - Love for Football
00:08:02 - Introduction to Cycling
00:09:38 - Cycling to Work
00:10:08 - Strava Motivation
00:10:53 - Encouragement from Pros
00:11:13 - Quitting Corporate Job
00:11:26 - Transition to Coaching
00:11:50 - Major Knee Injury
00:16:10 - Loss of Identity
00:19:39 - Importance of Rehabilitation
00:19:52 - Strength Imbalance
00:28:17 - Understanding Injury
00:28:39 - Sport-Specific Training
00:29:45 - Larger Picture and Discipline
00:31:56 - Holistic Training Approach
00:33:16 - Choosing a Road Bike
00:33:31 - Safe Spaces for Cyclists
00:34:48 - Bike Frame Considerations
00:37:39 - Hyderabad Cycling Culture
00:38:51 - Local Cycling Initiatives
00:46:14 - Youth Sports Development
00:47:28 - Guiding Young Athletes
00:49:56 - Coaching Success Story
00:53:31 - Meaning of "No Shortcuts"
00:54:42 - Consistent Effort
00:56:04 - Improving City Life
00:57:37 - Bicycle Commuting
01:01:09 - Favorite Riding Locations
01:01:18 - Favorite Snack
01:01:05 - Rapid Fire
01:02:21 - Guilty Pleasures
01:03:07 - Closing Remarks