Run with Fitpage
194 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsThis podcast series is built to bring science and research from the endurance sports industry. These may help you learn and implement these in your training, recovery, and nutrition journey. We invite coaches, exercise scientists, researchers, nutritionists, doctors, and inspiring athletes to come and share their knowledge and stories with us. So, whether you're just getting started with running or want to get better at it, this podcast is for you!
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Ep 122: Do You Need Arch In Your Foot To Run? - With Dr. Benno Nigg
May 24, 2023 18:30 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBIn this episode of Run with Fitpage, we have the legendary biomechanics researcher - Dr. Benno Nigg. Dr. Nigg and Vikas discuss foot biomechanics, the myths around running shoes, flat feet, pronation, and a lot more in this episode. Dr. Benno Maurus Nigg is a Swiss-Canadian sports scientist and biomechanist. Born in Walenstadt, Switzerland, Nigg's academic journey took him from studying physics at the Technical University of Hanover and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) to be...
Ep 121: Mihira Khopkar on the List of Blood Tests and Nutrition Periodization for Runners
May 17, 2023 18:30 - 1 hour - 45.2 MBIn this episode for Run with Fitpage, we speak to Mihira Khopkar, the Lead Sports Nutritionist at Reliance Youth Sports Foundation and is a Sports Nutritionist in the Sports Medicine Department of Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital. Mihira and Vikas talk about the importance of different tests and nutrition strategies for runners. Ms. Mihira Khopkar is a highly accomplished nutritionist specializing in sports nutrition and therapeutic diets. With a BHSC degree from SVT College of Home S...
Ep 120: Coach Jonathan Green Talks About Coaching Molly Seidel, Verde Track Club, And His Training Principles
May 10, 2023 18:30 - 52 minutes - 36 MBIn episode 120 of Run with Fitpage, we have the very well-known coach, who rose to fame after Tokyo Olympics 2020 - Coach Jonathan Green. Vikas and Jon sit together to discuss Molly Seidel's Olympic win, her training, and Jon's training methodologies in this episode. Jon Green is a highly accomplished coach who has worked with some of the biggest names in the world of professional running. After a successful career as an All-American at Georgetown, Jon began coaching professionally and has...
Ep 119: Luca Filipas, PhD, Provides an In-Depth Explanation of Two Primary Training Models - Pyramidal and Polarised and Which One is Better for Long-Distance Runners
May 04, 2023 06:30 - 1 hour - 54.1 MBIn this episode of Run with Fitpage, we had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Luca Filipas, a researcher and coach with expertise in different training models - both - practical and theoretical. Vikas and Dr. Filipas discuss how periodization works along with his extensive research on the topic of the Pyramidal vs Polarised training model. Dr. Luca Filipas is an endurance coach and Sports Scientist with over a decade of experience working with both amateur and professional athletes. He has a wid...
Ep 118: Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM) with Dr. Michael Snyder, Chair of Genetics and Director of Genomics and Personalised Medicine at Stanford University
April 26, 2023 18:30 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MBIn this episode of Run with Fitpage, we had the pleasure of hosting the world's leading genomicist - Dr. Michael Snyder. Vikas and Dr. Snyder talk about CGMs and other variables in one of the most insightful conversations of Run with Fitpage so far. Michael Snyder is the Stanford Ascherman Professor and Chair of Genetics and the Director of the Center of Genomics and Personalized Medicine. He received his Ph.D. training at the California Institute of Technology and carried out postdoctoral ...
Ep 117: Nirupma Singh on Her Running Journey and Breaking Stereotypes
April 19, 2023 18:30 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBIn this episode of Run with Fitpage, we have Coach Nirupma Singh. Nirupma and Vikas discuss her running journey, how she got into fitness, and a lot more in this episode. Nirupma comes from Patna, Bihar, and is currently a running coach based in Bengaluru, Karnataka. However, her journey was far from easy. She has had her share of struggles - starting right away from not being allowed to play with boys as a young child to getting married at an early age, dealing with depression, and a lot m...
Ep 116: How to Dream Big, and Achieve that Dream with Deirdre Keane, the Winner of the 2023 World Marathon Challenge
April 12, 2023 18:30 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MBIn this episode of Run with Fitpage, we have the female winner of the World Marathon Challenge 2023 - Deirdre Keane. Vikas and Deirdre talk about her journey to completing and winning the World Marathon Challenge and take you through a day-by-day journey of the incredible event in this episode. Deirdre Keane is a remarkable nurse practitioner who has achieved the incredible feat of winning the World Marathon Challenge, where she ran 7 marathons on 7 continents in just 7 days. She completed ...
Ep 115: World Health Day Special - Importance of Cardiovascular Fitness and Role Of Exercise - with Jessica Orchard, Ph.D.
April 06, 2023 18:30 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MBIn the World Health Day special episode of Run with Fitpage, we had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Jessica Orchard, a Senior Research Fellow and NHMRC Emerging Leadership Fellow at the School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, the University of Sydney. Vikas and D. Jessica talk all about cardiovascular fitness, and the role of exercise for heart health along with many other important points for runners. Jessica is the Head of the Sports Cardiology Group and a member of the Scientific Assoc...
Ep 114: Journey To The Tokyo Marathon 2023 with Kavitha Reddy, Reeti Sahai, and Charmi Mandavia
March 30, 2023 01:30 - 1 hour - 51.1 MBIn this episode of Run with Fitpage, we have the pleasure of hosting 3 women runners who finished the Tokyo Marathon 2023. These athletes discuss with Vikas, their own running journeys and their experiences with Tokyo Marathon. About Our Guests: Reeti Sahai - Besides being a successful entrepreneur, Reeti is also a finisher of all 6 World Major Marathons, a yogini, a certified functional trainer, an endurance cyclist, a high-altitude mountaineer, and a mother to her 2 beautiful dogs. A pa...
Ep 113: RunShorts #5 10 Running Hacks You Must Know!
March 21, 2023 10:30 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBHave you ever felt irritated because of the keys ringing in your pockets while running? Or, maybe, sometimes you do not understand if your stride is short or long. In this episode of RunShorts, Vikas will tell you 10 Hacks to run better, more comfortably, injury-free and pain-free. About the host Vikas hosts this weekly podcast and enjoys nerding over-exercise physiology, nutrition, and endurance sport in general. He aims to get people to get out and 'move'. When he is not working, he is...
Ep 112: Brian Zuleger, PhD on How Should Runners Train Their Mind For Performance
March 16, 2023 03:30 - 1 hour - 45.4 MBIn this episode of Run with Fitpage, we had Dr. Brian Zuleger, who is a Sports Psychology expert. Brian and Vikas talk all about what it takes to train the mind for better performance, and why the mental health of an athlete is important. Brian is a professor of sport psychology in the School of Kinesiology & Health Sciences at Adams State University where he teaches graduate courses in sport psychology and coaching education as well as a variety of other courses in Kinesiology. He is the ...
Ep 111: Satish Gujaran On His Journey From Being A Chainsmoker To 11x Comrades Finisher
March 09, 2023 04:30 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBIn this episode of Run with Fitpage, we had the pleasure of hosting the first Indian to get a Green Number in the prestigious Comrades Marathon. Vikas and Satish discuss about Satish's journey from being a chain smoker, to quitting smoking and becoming one of the most respected long-distance runners in the country today. Satish Gujaran is the founder of RunWithSatish and is also associated as a director with Network Twentyone. His first-ever half marathon in South Africa was a DNF, but, tod...
Ep 110: Christie Aschwanden, Award-Winning Journalist on Why Recovery is Common Sense
March 01, 2023 22:30 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBIn this episode of Run with Fitpage, we had award-winning author and journalist, Christie Aschwanden. Vikas and Christie talk about her running and authoring journey, the love they share for running, the importance of the right content, and a lot more in this conversation. Christie Aschwanden is the author of 'GOOD TO GO: What the Athlete in All of Us Can Learn From the Strange Science of Recovery', and co-host of Emerging Form Podcast, a podcast about the creative process. She’s the forme...
Ep 109: The Science of Recovery, with the Deputy Director of SPRINT at ACU, Dr. Shona Halson
February 22, 2023 22:30 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBIn this episode of Run with Fitpage, we had Dr. Shona Halson with us. Professor Shona Halson from ACU’s School of Behavioural and Health Sciences has been a mainstay of Australia’s high-performance sports network. Vikas and Dr. Halson talk all about recovery science and the importance of sleep in this episode. Dr. Halson was the Head Recovery Physiologist at the Australian Institute of Sport from 2002 to 2018 and has been a part of three Olympic campaigns with the Australian Olympic Committ...
Ep 108: Charlie Engle, from Being a Drug Addict to Running 5000 Miles Across Sahara (2 Marathons a Day for 111 Days), and Finding his Life with Running
February 15, 2023 23:30 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MBIn the 108th episode of Run with Fitpage, we had the global ultramarathon legend, Charlie Engle. In this episode, Charlie talks about his love for running, his escape from drug addiction, building a running group in the prison, and much more, with our host Vikas Singh. Charlie Engle is a global ultra-endurance athlete and founder of the 5.8 Global Adventure Series, one of the most ambitious expeditions in modern history, trekking from the lowest to the highest points on all seven continents...
Ep 107: Experiences and Learnings From Running, with 3X Olympian, Deena Kastor
February 09, 2023 04:30 - 43 minutes - 30 MBIn this episode of Run with Fitpage, we had the opportunity to host Deena Kastor on the show. Deena, a runner with great energy speaks to our host Vikas Singh all about her running journey, her experiences, and her learnings in this episode. Deena Kastor is an American long-distance runner. She was a holder of American records in the marathon (2006-2022) and numerous road distances. She won the bronze medal in the women's marathon at the 2004 Olympics in Athens, Greece. She is also an eight...
Ep 106: Jonathan Beverly, Senior Running Editor at Outside, Discusses Minimalist, Stability and Carbon a.k.a. Super Shoes for Running
February 02, 2023 05:30 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBIn this episode of Run with Fitpage, we had the former editor-in-chief of the PodiumRunner magazine, and the current Senior Running Editor of Outside, Jonathan Beverly. Jonathan is an avid runner with expertise in running shoes — having tried and reviewed almost every shoe model in the world. Our host Vikas discusses with Jonathan all about running shoes, right from minimalistic to super-shoes. Jonathan Beverly’s passion is to help others experience the joy of training, competing, and being...
Ep 105: Greg Bennett, Olympian, and Former World No.1 Triathlete Explores the Mindset for High Performance
January 25, 2023 22:30 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MBMantras on training and living a healthier and fitter life coming from the world's number one can be so simple that they often dodge us. We often wait for a nugget of golden wisdom to catch our attention, which we hope will lead to the transformation we have been waiting for. But this time, sharing these simple mantras, we had a strong and passionate voice to encourage you to start and keep going. In this episode of ‘Run with fitpage,’ we had the pleasure of hosting Greg Bennett who has b...
Ep 104: Understanding Journey to the World Majors with Leading Sports Tour Operator Gauri Jayaram, Founder of Active Holiday Company
January 19, 2023 06:30 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBParticipating in an international running event is perhaps the best holiday a running enthusiast could imagine. For most Indian runners who travel to other countries to run in an event, it is an opportunity to renew their enthusiasm for running and does so in cultures that are new and refreshing in every sense. In this episode of ‘Run with fitpage’ joining Vikas is Gauri Jayaram who is the founder and CEO of Active Holiday Company. As the name implies, Active Holiday blends your desire to r...
Ep 103: Does Heavier Shoe Reduce Your Running Speed - Dr. Wouter Hoogkamer
January 12, 2023 08:30 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MBIn the 103rd episode of Run with Fitpage, we had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Wouter Hoogkamer. In this episode, Vikas and Dr. Hoogkamer talk about running economy, uphill and downhill biomechanics, and running shoes. Dr. Wouter Hoogkamer is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Applied Life Sciences, Center for Personalized Health Monitoring, University of Massachusetts Amherst. His research interest lies around a comprehensive approach to studying human locomotion, integrating neuroph...
Ep 102: Tata Mumbai Marathon with its Race Director, Hugh Jones
January 05, 2023 12:30 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBIn this episode of Run with Fitpage, we have the race director of India's largest race, the Tata Mumbai Marathon - Hugh Jones. Vikas and Hugh discuss all about Hugh's running journey and TMM 2023, along with some important pieces of advice for the runners from Hugh. Hugh Jones is a retired British long-distance runner. He was born in London and attended Latymer Upper School in Hammersmith, where he began competing in long-distance running both for the school and for Ranelagh Harriers, and t...
Ep 101: Plan and Run your First 5k
December 29, 2022 11:30 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBIn this episode of Run with Fitpage, our host Vikas Singh talks to Sumedh Borkar, and answers all the questions from a beginner's point of view, with regard to how to run your first 5k. Study - The Spread of Obesity in a Large Social Network over 32 Years: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMsa066082 Vikas hosts this weekly podcast and enjoys nerding over-exercise physiology, nutrition, and endurance sport in general. He aims to get people to get out and 'move'. When he is not wor...
Ep 100: Learn to Systematically Set Fitness and Life Goals for 2023, and Achieve Them
December 22, 2022 05:30 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBWe are at episode 100, indeed a special moment for us. Thanks to all our old and new listeners for believing in what we are doing through our podcast. While Run with Fitpage started with a long-term perspective, we chose to grow step by step, episode by episode, week by week. In this episode, our host Vikas Singh talks about setting goals. Goal-setting is an art, it requires a system, requires discipline. You will learn that how setting too big or too small goals may lead to failure of exe...
Ep 99: Transitioning to Ultramarathon Distances from a Marathon or Half Marathon with Karl Meltzer
December 15, 2022 06:30 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MBIn the 99th episode of Run with Fitpage, we had a world record holder, Karl Meltzer, a.k.a., "Speedgoat Karl". Karl currently holds the record for most 100-mile trail race wins on earth: 38. Vikas and Karl discuss transitioning from marathon or half marathon distances to the longer ones, the ultramarathons. Karl is an ultrarunner and ultrarunning coach based in Sandy, Utah. Meltzer has won more 100-mile ultramarathons than any other ultramarathoner and has held speed records at major U.S. ...
Ep 98: Running and the Impact of New Age Media with Chris Chavez, Founder of Citius Mag
December 08, 2022 06:30 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBIn the 98th episode of Run with Fitpage, we had the Founder of Citius Mag - Chris Chavez. If you have been into the endurance space, without a doubt you must have come across Chris' content. Vikas and Chris take us into a light-hearted conversation, with lots of stories to tell. Chavez started covering track and field at the age of 18 when he held up a camera in front of athletes at the 2012 Adidas Grand Prix and started asking Oscar Pistorius questions about preparation for the 2012 Olympi...
Ep 97: Running Faster, with Pete Pfitzinger
November 30, 2022 23:30 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MBIn the 97th episode of Run with Fitpage, we had the opportunity to speak to Pete Pfitzinger. Pete is an American former distance runner, an author, and an exercise physiologist. In this episode, Vikas and Pete talk about how you can train to run faster. Pfitzinger is a 1979 graduate of Cornell University. He also holds a Master of Business Administration from Cornell's Johnson Graduate School of Management and a Master of Arts in exercise science from the University of Massachusetts at Amhe...
Ep 96: All About Stress with Dr. Matthew Stults-Kolehmainen
November 24, 2022 12:30 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MBIn this episode of Run with Fitpage, we talk all about stress. Stress can be defined as any type of change that causes physical, emotional, or psychological strain. We had the opportunity to speak about it with Dr. Matthew Stults-Kolehmainen. Matthew Stults-Kolehmainen, Ph.D. FACSM ACSM EP-C is an exercise physiologist (clinical role) at Yale-New Haven Hospital and Adjunct Associate Professor in Applied Physiology at Teachers College – Columbia University. His Ph.D. is from The University ...
Ep 95: Sushant Dash, CEO Tata Starbucks on his Running Journey and How it Helps Him Plan and Lead Better
November 17, 2022 06:30 - 48 minutes - 33 MBIn this episode of Run with Fitpage, we had the pleasure of hosting Sushant Dash, who is the CEO of Tata Starbucks. Sushant is a runner and talks with our host Vikas about his running journey, managing time, coffee, and a lot more in the 95th episode. Dash graduated in economics from Ravenshaw University in Cuttack in 1994. In 1996, he joined as Associate Research Director in ORG Marg. Then he joined Tata Tea Ltd in 2001 and became a Senior Manager at Tata Tea Premium. He used to be a spri...
Ep 94: Obesity and Role of Genetics with Dr. Claude Bouchard
November 10, 2022 11:30 - 1 hour - 51.2 MBIn this episode of Run with Fitpage, we had one of the top researchers in the world - Dr. Claude Bouchard. Dr. Bouchard is a Professor and the John W. Barton, Sr. Endowed Chair in Genetics and Nutrition at Louisiana State University's Pennington Biomedical Research Center (PBRC), where he is also the Director of the Human Genomics Laboratory. Vikas and Dr. Bouchard talk all about obesity, and the role of genetics in this episode. Dr. Bouchard is known for his research on the role of genetic...
Ep 93: Pacing Strategy for New York City Marathon with Dr. Jordan Metzl
November 01, 2022 05:30 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBThe New York City Marathon is around the corner, and we have a special episode for you. This week, we have Dr. Jordan Metzl speak to Vikas, who is running his 34th Marathon and the New York City Marathon for the 18th time, all about the NYCM, the course description, and more. Jordan D. Metzl, MD is an internationally recognized sports medicine physician, best-selling author, and fitness instructor who practices at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City voted annually as the top orth...
Ep 92: The Journey Of Ken Rideout - From a Drug Addict to One of the Fastest Marathoners in the World Above 50
October 27, 2022 02:30 - 1 hour - 49.6 MBIn the 92nd episode of Run with Fitpage, we have the opportunity to host our guest who is nothing short of an inspiration - Ken Rideout. Ken is a runner, triathlete, boxer, and most importantly, a great human who has overcome various adversities to achieve where he is today. Ken Rideout is a father, husband, and a great boxer, runner, and triathlete based in Boston. He is one of the fastest runners in the age group of 50+, and nothing less than a superhuman. Ken, at the age of 18 worked as ...
Ep 91: Running Past Cancer with Lindsay Hawker
October 20, 2022 06:30 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBIn this week's episode of Run with Fitpage, we speak to a very inspirational athlete - Lindsay Hawker, who is not just a good runner, but a mother, a wife, a woman, and a fighter. Lindsay and Vikas discuss her journey to victory over breast cancer and how running made a change in her life. Lindsay was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 34. She vowed to do everything in her power to make sure she beat cancer. When her doctors indicated that walking would increase her healing, she started w...
Ep 90: Dr Glen Davison on the Immune System Functions and How it is Impacted by Running
October 12, 2022 23:30 - 1 hour - 42.2 MBIn this episode of Run with Fitpage, we had one of the top researchers of exercise immunology - Dr. Glen Davison. Our host Vikas Singh, and Dr. Davison talk about the immune system, how running affects immunity, and various other things. Professor Glen Davison attained his first degree in Sport and Exercise Sciences at Sheffield Hallam University in 2001 and his MSc in Exercise Physiology in 2002. He commenced his Ph.D. in “Nutrition and Exercise Immunology” in 2002 at Loughborough Unive...
Ep 89: Alex Hutchinson Discusses the Growth of Running, Development of Running Technologies and Evolution of Running Shoes
October 06, 2022 06:30 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MBIn this episode of Run with Fitpage, we have none other than one of the top journalists in the endurance space - Alex Hutchinson. Vikas and Alex discuss various things about the running space, some myths, gadgets, and the overall evolution of running as a sport. Alex is an author and journalist in Toronto. His primary focus these days is the science of endurance and fitness, which he covers for Outside, The Globe and Mail, and Canadian Running magazine. He's also covered technology for Popu...
Ep 88: Addressing Gut Issues Among Runners with Dr. Patrick Wilson
September 28, 2022 23:30 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBIn the 88th episode of Run with Fitpage, we had the opportunity to speak with a well-known and respected researcher, Dr. Patrick Wilson. Dr. Wilson is an Associate Professor of Exercise Science and directs the Human Performance Laboratory at Old Dominion University. Vikas and Dr. Wilson talk all about an athlete's gut, GI Distress, and more. Dr. Wilson earned a bachelor’s degree in dietetics from Minnesota State University and a master’s and doctoral degree in exercise physiology from the ...
Ep 87: Role of Micronutrients for Runners with Claire Shorenstein, RD
September 22, 2022 06:30 - 59 minutes - 41 MBIn this episode of Run with Fitpage, we have Claire Shorenstein talk all about micronutrients for endurance athletes, specifically runners. Claire Shorenstein (MS, RD, CSSD, CDN) is a Board-Certified Sports Dietitian and Road Runners Club of America certified running coach. Claire and Vikas discuss micronutrients, supplements, cramping, and more in-depth. Claire holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Nutrition from New York University, and sees clients virtually through her private practice, E...
Ep 86: Dr. Andrew Jones on Breaking-2 Project, The Importance of Beetroot before a Race and Running Fast
September 15, 2022 05:30 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBIn this episode of Run with Fitpage, we had one of the top researchers worldwide - Dr. Andrew Jones. Andrew M Jones Ph.D. is a Professor of Applied Physiology in the Department of Sport and Health Sciences. Dr. Jones and Vikas speak about running fast, his involvement in the breaking-2 project, and more in this episode. Prof Jones is internationally recognized for his research in the following areas: 1) control of, and limitations to, skeletal muscle oxidative metabolism 2) causes of exe...
Ep 85: The Art Of Goal Setting and Managing Performance Anxiety with Dr Josephine Perry
September 07, 2022 23:30 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MBIn this episode of Run with Fitpage, we were joined by Dr. Josephine Perry. Josie is a chartered psychologist working with those in sport and on the stage and in business to help them overcome their barriers to success so they can achieve their goals. Josephine has a background in communications and behavior change having worked for many years in journalism, marketing, public relations, and crisis communications across private corporations and government. She has an MSc in Communications, a...
Ep 84: Reeti Sahai Talks About Her Running Journey, Staying Consistent and Safe Running for Women
September 01, 2022 06:30 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBIn the 84th episode of Run with Fitpage, we were joined by Reeti Sahai, a runner, coach, and entrepreneur. Reeti is a woman of strong mettle and numerous accomplishments. Besides being a successful entrepreneur, Reeti is also a finisher of 3 World Major Marathons, a yogini, a certified functional trainer, an endurance cyclist, a high-altitude mountaineer, and a mother to her 2 beautiful dogs. A passionate sports enthusiast who started her own running community “Run with Reeti” in June 2021...
Ep 83: All About Carb Intake with Dr. LM Burke
August 25, 2022 06:30 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBIn the 83rd episode of Run with Fitpage, we were joined by one of the top nutritionists and researchers worldwide - Dr. Louise M. Burke. Dr. Louise Burke is a sports dietitian with 40 years of experience in the education and counseling of elite athletes. She worked at the Australian Institute of Sport for thirty years, first as Head of Sports Nutrition and then as Chief of Nutrition Strategy. In this episode, Vikas and Dr. Burke discuss carb loading and all about carbohydrate intake. Dr. B...
Ep 82: Running Biomechanics and Strength Training with Mike Young, PhD
August 18, 2022 07:30 - 1 hour - 41.5 MBIn this episode of Run with Fitpage, we had the pleasure of speaking with Mike Young, PhD. Mike is the Director of Performance & Sports Science at Athletic Lab. He is a world-renowned expert in the field of human performance. Young has over 20 years of experience driving elite performance outcomes. Mike has worked as a high-performance director, coach, and applied sports scientist in a wide range of sporting disciplines and environments from professional and collegiate sports teams, national...
Ep 81: Running During Pregnancy With Dr. Rachel Selman
August 11, 2022 09:30 - 1 hour - 45.5 MBThis was indeed a special episode of Run with Fitpage! A subject that is not much talked about, not because it is taboo but because of the lack of education around it — RUNNING AND PREGNANCY. To clear all the myths and guide 1000s of female athletes around us, we had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Rachel Selman. Rachel graduated with honors from the Georgia Institute of Technology with her bachelor's degree in chemistry. She then went on to Mercer University where she earned her doctorat...
Ep 80: Fatigue, Recovery, and Running Performance with Dr. Guillaume Millet
August 03, 2022 23:30 - 49 minutes - 33.7 MBIn this episode of Run with Fitpage, we had one of the top researchers globally, Dr. Guillaume Millet, to discuss a topic that is one of the most discussed and sought-after topics among us runners - FATIGUE. Dr. Guillaume Millet, Ph.D., is a professor at Jean Monnet University in Saint-Etienne. From 1998 to 2013, he held various academic positions in France, including a 4-year full-time research contract at the French National Institute for Medical Research (INSERM). He also was Vice-Chair...
Ep 79: Ashley Paulson's Journey of Winning the Badwater 135
July 28, 2022 09:30 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBIn this episode of Run with Fitpage, we were honored by yet another creator of history at the Badwater 135 this year — Ashley Paulson. Ashley Paulson is 40 years old, and grew up in Utah County. Her father, who loves running has been an inspiration for her since the time she was 8 years old. She is coached by Ryan Hall and is a mother of 4. This year at Badwater, Ashley's timings were 24:09:34, which is a new course record. Soon after she finished the Badwater 135, she also won the Dese...
Ep 78: Badwater with Bob Becker
July 21, 2022 13:30 - 36 minutes - 25 MBIn this week's episode of Run with Fitpage, we had the honor of speaking with the oldest finisher of Badwater 135, a runner who is 77 years young and an absolute inspiration - Bob Becker. Bob is an ultrarunner, who started endurance sports at nearly 40, and didn't stop even reaching 77! Since 2003, Bob Becker has run the Boston Marathon, climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro, raced in the 150-mile Marathon des Sables stage race in the Sahara Desert in Morocco and the 167-mile Grand 2 Grand Ultra stage r...
Ep 77: Athlete Feature: Karthik Anand On His Marathon Journey From 5:20 Hours to Sub3
July 14, 2022 04:30 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MBIn this episode of Run with Fitpage, we had the opportunity to speak with renowned Indian runner Karthik Anand. Karthik is a runner for Team Pacemakers, based in Bangalore, and is an exceptional athlete and human being. Karthik talks about his running journey, an inspiring one, from 5:20 to sub3-hours, while working full-time like most of us. He also told us about his nutrition and food choices, and how to sustain a sub3-hour time over a long period of time. Follow @pacemaker.ind on Insta...
Ep 76: All About Lactic Acid with Dr. Bruce Gladden
July 07, 2022 06:30 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBIn this episode of Run with Fitpage, we invited the top researcher in the field of lactate metabolism, exercise metabolism, control of blood flow during exercise, and exercise fatigue — the director of Muscle Physiology Lab, Dr. Bruce Gladden. Dr. Gladden is a Distinguished Professor in the School of Kinesiology at Auburn University. He is the author or co-author of 100+ refereed research articles, book chapters, and reviews. He is known nationally and internationally for his research on the...
Ep 75: Lt Col Romil Barthwal Talks About His Experience Of Everest Summit, Boston Marathon, La Ultra, and the Importance of Mental Endurance
June 29, 2022 22:30 - 49 minutes - 34 MBIn the 75th episode of Run with Fitpage, we had the pleasure of hosting Retired Lt Col Romil Barthwal! Romil Barthwal is an alumina of colleges like National Defence Academy, IIT Kharagpur, and IIM Lucknow. He is B.Sc., B.Tech (Electronics), and M.Tech in the same from IIT Madaras- where he has published research papers in reputed journals. While in the management course he didn't settle for anything but the best- he is a trophy winner there too. Currently, the CEO of India's top high-altit...
Ep 74: Dr Richard Blagrove Talks About Improvement in Running Economy, as a Result of Strength Training Protocols
June 22, 2022 23:30 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MBIn this episode of Run with Fitpage, we were joined by Richard Blagrove, Ph.D. Richard is one of the leading researchers in the field of strength and conditioning for endurance athletes and is a lecturer in physiology at Loughborough University. Richard completed his undergraduate degree in Sports Science with Management, and his master's in Exercise Physiology at Loughborough University. Richard's research interests lie in the use of strength-based exercise as a tool to improve the metabo...
Ep 73: Which Training Program is Relatively Better to Improve Your VO2 max?(Maximal Aerobic Capacity)
June 16, 2022 09:30 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBAs the training season is almost here, many of us wonder how we can improve our running performances and what might be the best training plan. In this episode of Run with Fitpage, Vikas talks about which training plan is relatively better to increase your maximal aerobic capacity or the VO2 max levels, offering you what is science-backed with the help of history and research. Source(s) - Fick Principle: bit.ly/3HvIPR6 Research: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/6407035_Aerobic_High-I...