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 Website: runfitraj.com Join WhatsApp Group:https://chat.whatsapp.com/KUa5ddQDDlf22imAFJNcqh email:[email protected] Facebook Group:Running and Fitness with Raj Instagram:Instagram @runningandfitnesswithraj Twitter @RunningRaj Listen and Subscribe Thank you for listening and supporting "Running and Fitness with Raj". If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, spread the word and rate & review on iTunes or wherever you are listening to your podcast.  Apple Spotify JioSaavn Google Podcasts Stitcher Castbox TuneIn Podcast Addict Podchaser