Mahadevan Parameswaran

Middle distance Triathlete

[Mahadevan Parameswaran @mahadevanp97]

Another Ironman 70.3 to the kitty. This time at Goa. Prepared well, but got busted in the 3rd loop of the run(gastritis). Swim could’ve been organised better, it was a messy start to leave fast swimmers and First timers at the same time. Loved the cycling route and the elevation.

[Mahadevan Parameswaran @mahadevanp97]

P.S I’m trying to be a better Athlete and not an Influencer so Apols for not so fancy pictures and write up.

[Mahadevan Parameswaran @mahadevanp97]

Another race this year @ironman70.3goa
Swim-not the outcome I wanted (nor my coach expected result from me). Terrific traffic jam because of Panic swimming and jelly fish. I luckily escaped their stings but saw a lot of them affected.
Ride was amazing, enjoyed the climbs.

[Mahadevan Parameswaran @mahadevanp97]

Downhill treated us with tumblers 😜it was fun though.
Run: All was going well until 3rd lap when I had to take a poop stop for about 12 mins to relieve myself (best one ever 😜)
Overall proud of myself and my efforts. Hope to continue the effort to the Full IM.

[Mahadevan Parameswaran @mahadevanp97]

@sanjayfit007 Man you were a flying weapon there, saw you in my 2nd loop

[Mahadevan Parameswaran @mahadevanp97]

@yashnakhare Hehe, you missed Ironman bags 😜

[Mahadevan Parameswaran @mahadevanp97]

@tn_updatess Ironman 70.3

[Mahadevan Parameswaran @mahadevanp97]

@jaekae Tks JK

[Mahadevan Parameswaran @mahadevanp97]

Another Ironman 70.3 to the kitty. This time at Goa. Prepared well, but got busted in the 3rd loop of the run(gastritis). Swim could’ve been organised better, it was a messy start to leave fast swimmers and First timers at the same time. Loved the cycling route and the elevation.

[Mahadevan Parameswaran @mahadevanp97]

I keep saying this to my folks training for endurance sports 1) find the right coach 2) train the right volume 3) train your gut & now I add 4) don’t follow photo ops influencers. These are dangerous distances that requires understanding of self and body. So do it properly

[Mahadevan Parameswaran @mahadevanp97]

Mid run fun, this season’s race learning is to be with good supporting folks. And mainly to get better in photo ops so as to portray yourself as Father of Triathlon (rage bait)

[Mahadevan Parameswaran @mahadevanp97]

A sub 6:30hrs timing was possible but had to stop twice to relieve myself (poop stops) Nevertheless that’s Triathlon, no complaints.

[Mahadevan Parameswaran @mahadevanp97]

@Sameer_Dighe Tks boss

[Mahadevan Parameswaran @mahadevanp97]

@indhavaainko You know @raghulironman he is the first from India to qualify for world championship in kona and proudly made coach. What I saw in this years ironman70.3 Goa is either funfluencers or self proclaimed “coaches” doing photo ops

[Mahadevan Parameswaran @mahadevanp97]

@indhavaainko TBH there are so many of us from TN who have dedicated ourselves for triathlon for years. We are working athletes & with better timings, unfortunately what we lack is photo op. This sport is my second job. So pls don’t blanket “say” these guys are proud of TN. Respectfully

[Mahadevan Parameswaran @mahadevanp97]

@Sammyahwr This sport is growing in India so don’t FOMO. Look for Amdavad, chennai registrations

[Mahadevan Parameswaran @mahadevanp97]

@veira_veira Swim course was good, but lots of first timers so panic and chaos at initial few metres itself+jellyfish. Cycling course was superb, loved the climbs. Well most of the DNF came from swimming.

[Mahadevan Parameswaran @mahadevanp97]

@UpdatesChennai We’d still be looted. They will ask extra ₹100 as a round off

[Keerthi Siddeshwar @keerthisiddeshw]

never belittle someone for their running pace.

you have no idea what someone is fighting outside the track. i’ve known people battling suicidal thoughts, families going through divorce, and people dealing with health conditions where death is certain.

for some, running is the only thing keeping them mentally and physically alive through their battles.

i’ve spent good time with elite and pro runners, and i’ve rarely seen them belittle someone over pace. they never talk about pace. some of the best people i’ve met in running aren’t pros or obsessed with timings

we’re all just trying to show up and do our best with the life we’ve been given.

be kind. you never know what someone had to overcome just to show up and run

[Mahadevan Parameswaran @mahadevanp97]

More power to quads. Vo2 max long hold 3-3s. Fatigue training. Followed by an easy 20mins brick before I head for my work #roadtoIronmancopenhagen #EndureXtraining

[Mahadevan Parameswaran @mahadevanp97]

Steady 100s flow focused on early verticals and internal rotation. Missed rhythm due to inconsistent volume past 2 weeks. #RoadtoIronman #EndureXtraining