EP 259 : (Hindi Podcast) - Sandeep Chand’s journey to becoming a marathoner (3:13), a Comrades finisher (8:16), building a dream physique and managing a demanding job

Sandeep is a marathoner, a fitness enthusiast and Head of the Reliance Combat K9 Unit (RCCU) at Vantara. His fitness journey began at an early age, shaped by his father’s Army background, outdoor sports and NCC. What started as a passion for staying fit eventually evolved into a serious pursuit of marathon running.

In 2023, Sandeep began following a more structured approach to running and training. Since then, he has achieved a 3:13 finish at the Tata Mumbai Marathon and taken on the Comrades Marathon, while continuing to manage a demanding professional role and lead a team working with K9s. His journey offers a practical perspective on discipline, consistency and making time for fitness despite a busy schedule.

In this episode, we covered:

• Sandeep’s early fitness journey, sports and NCC
• His transition from running for fitness to structured marathon training
• Balancing a demanding career with running and fitness
• His 3:13 finish at the Tata Mumbai Marathon and his experience at the Comrades Marathon
• Training, mileage, strength work and recovery
• The importance of self-motivation, discipline and consistency
• Setting priorities and managing distractions
• Pushing beyond your comfort zone and staying committed to your goals

About Vikas Singh:
Vikas Singh, an MBA from Chicago Booth, worked at Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, APGlobale, and Reliance before coming up with the idea of democratizing fitness knowledge and helping beginners get on a fitness journey. Vikas is an avid long-distance runner, building fitpage to help people learn, train, and move better.
For more information on Vikas, or to leave any feedback and requests, you can reach out to him via the channels below:
Instagram: @vikas_singhh
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Twitter: @vikashsingh101

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