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EPISODE · Dec 23, 2025 · 1H 22M

S3 | E4 - One life - Make it count with Triathlete Laksh Jain

from Intentionality

At 17, Laksh Jain signed up for an Ironman without knowing how to swim. He trained in his apartment pool using YouTube. Finished Ironman 70.3 Goa in 6:01. Came back two years later and clocked 5:19:55.But this isn’t just a triathlon story.It’s about a 20-year-old from Rajajinagar who walked away from cricket, skipped college lectures to train, sold his bike when he almost gave up—and still chose to return stronger. Today, he splits his time between racing Ironman events and building a performance socks brand, InSkinn.This is a story about choosing discomfort over convenience. About showing up with no excuses. And about chasing something bigger than “just a degree.”🎙️ In this episode of Intentionality, we talk about:The mindset of a young athlete and entrepreneurWhy he almost quit triathlon—and what brought him backHow he balances Ironman training with building a startupWhy he refuses to live an average lifeWhether you’re an athlete, student, founder, or someone still figuring life out—this episode will remind you of one thing: You don’t need to have it all figured out. You just need to start.🎧 Tune in now🎧 Recorded at MiddleOvers Studios — a professional podcast studio in Bangalore where creators bring stories to life with cozy spaces, cinematic setups, and top-tier audio-visual equipment for podcasts, reels, interviews, and long-form content.🌿 Sponsored by The Glampies — a premium glamping destination near Bangalore where luxury meets nature, pods meet peace, and adventure blends seamlessly with calm. Perfect for slow travel, weekend escapes, and immersive outdoor experiences.#OneLifeMakeItCount#IntentionalityPodcast #PodcastStudioBangalore #MiddleOversStudios #IndianPodcast #AthletePodcast #EntrepreneurPodcast #IronmanIndia #Ironman703Goa #TriathlonLife #StartupStories #YoungEntrepreneur #AthleteMindset #EnduranceAthlete #IndianAthletes #TheGlampies #LuxuryGlamping #GlampingNearBangalore

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At 17, Laksh Jain signed up for an Ironman without knowing how to swim. He trained in his apartment pool using YouTube. Finished Ironman 70.3 Goa in 6:01. Came back two years later and clocked 5:19:55.But this isn’t just a triathlon story.It’s about...

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