RunYogi Diaries Podcast
150 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago -Welcome to the RunYogi Diaries podcast .
In this podcast , you will hear conversations with regular folks on extraordinary journeys of well-being and fitness through endurance sports. These include running, cycling , triathlons and mountaineering . Hopefully you'll find these conversations insightful and motivational.
Also find us on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/c/runyogidiaries. The YouTube version has photos and video footages where possible. Check it out.
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Episodes
EP-132 with Dr. Neeta Gautam, runner, physician and an Ayurveda proponent for holistic health
March 23, 2024 22:34 - 1 hour - 51.7 MBIn conversation with Dr. Neeta Gautam , a family physician, faculty at the Stanford school of medicine and a proponent of Ayurveda for health . The conversation covers a comprehensive discussion on modern medicine, Ayurveda, running, and the intersection of these domains. Neeta, a medical practitioner and faculty at Stanford University, explores the blend of modern medicine with Ayurvedic practices, emphasizing the significance of lifestyle choices in managing health. She highlights her run...
EP-131 In conversation with Srinath Nagarur on his incredible journey of fat-loss and fitness
March 17, 2024 19:30 - 1 hour - 48.1 MBIn conversation with Srinath Nagarur, a tech exec , who has been on a jounrey of self discovery in the area of fat loss, fitness and health. Having lost over 50 lbs in the last year, Srinath has dwelt into depths of nutrition science and psychology to find a hack thats working for him. This discussion covered several important aspects, including the importance of understanding the difference between fat loss and weight loss, the role of quantified nutrition, the psychological impacts of bo...
EP-130 with Aum Gandhi on ultra-running, mental health and the American experience for South Asians
January 30, 2024 01:27 - 1 hour - 75 MBIn conversation with ultra runner Aum Gandhi, who is through his efforts amplifying the message around mental health and the South Asian experience in America. In his early 20s, Gandhi, then 29, embraced a sedentary lifestyle that resulted in weight fluctuations and mental health challenges, intensified by the demands of a high-stress engineering job. However, a transformative shift occurred when he casually took up running five years ago. This seemingly simple decision sparked a profound ...
EP-129 with Harshal Patil on his getting started on running marathons
January 21, 2024 22:19 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBIn conversation with Harshal Patil, a co-runner at the Mystic Miler running group , who has grown as a runner from barely running a few miles to running mutiple marathons with elan. Additionally he has been running faster and most efficiently , while also shedding 16 Lbs of extra weight in the process. We get behind the scenes on his journey. Chapter timelines 0:00 Intro and background 3:28 Flashback 5:35 Impact of hectic work-life 8:26 Start of fitness journey 11:05 The scaling of runni...
EP-128 In conversation with Manjeet Singh, tech exec, functional fitness coach and Spartan racer.
December 04, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 54.7 MBIn conversation with Manjeet Singh, tech exec, functional fitness coach and Spartan racer. Manjeet can be reached on Instagram handle @coachmanjeet and on Facebook. An fascinating conversation around the importance of functional fitness and how it can be accomplished with little time our busy life throws at us. Chapter timelines 0:00 Introduction 2:56 Flashback 7:55 Staying active during young adulthood 13:30 Influence of wrestling 19:55 Impact of traditional eating styles to health 24...
EP-127 with Dr Srinivas Panja on dealing with grief and mission of the Runforjeev foundation
September 25, 2023 02:38 - 42 minutes - 34.3 MBIn conversation with a dear friend, Dr Srinivas Panja who along with his wife Nirmala Panja, are learning to deal grief of losing their dear son to suicide in 2022. What makes them extraordinary is the fact that, instead of getting buried in pain, they have chosen to redirect energies tin bringing awareness to mental health issues among youth , by starting the The RunforJeev (www.runforjeev.com) . The foundation aims to bring awareness and resources to the mental health crisis through strate...
EP-126 with Art Del Rio a former Navy seal and top ironman finisher
September 24, 2023 20:07 - 1 hour - 77.4 MBIn conversation with Arthus Del Rio, a former Navy Seal , and co-founder of Team RED4. Founder, Arthus Del Rio, US Navy Seal (Ret) races in honor of all of those who have served, are serving, and will serve the SEALs. Team RED4 is a non-profit race team dedicated to highlighting Naval Special Warfare Foundations. You can learn more about the foundation and make donations at https://teamred4.org Chapter timelines 0:00 Intro and background 4:19 A quick background about the Navy Seals foun...
EP-125 with Jayme Linker world record holder on rowing across the Atlantic and the Pacific
September 13, 2023 02:57 - 1 hour - 45.6 MBIn conversation with the amazing Jayme Linker from Colorado. Jayme's story is about second chances , and making the best use of it. From struggling with eating disorder to finding purpose in her competitive endurance ocean rowing , she is pure inspiration . In 2021 she participated in the Talisker Whiskey Atlantic Challenge on a mixed pair team which it took her 51 days and change to complete. On June 12th, her mixed pairs team Aloha Kai will be rowing the Mid-Pacific where she will beco...
EP-124 in conversation with Amit Bhosle on his journey to finishing the first 100 miler
July 25, 2023 01:07 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBIn conversation with Amit Bhosle , a techie from Seattle on his jounrey of weight loss that turned into a path to endurance sports. From his start in road road running combined with passion for mountaineering, that eventually culminated into his quest for the 100 miler. The 100 miler is the gold standard for ultra runners, kind of like what a 26.2 is for road runners. We get behind the scenes on his amazing jounrey and take some simple yet powerful life lessons . Chapter timelines 0:00 ...
EP-123 with Sonia Ahuja her journey of ultras and recent top 5 finish at Badwater 135
July 08, 2023 20:57 - 1 hour - 77.1 MB#ultrarunning In conversation with the incredible Sonia Ahuja, who recently became the first Indian-origin woman to compete and finish at the top 5 spots in the Badwater 135, considered to be the highest foot race in the world. Furthermore, she has distinguished herself as a world-class elite ultramarathon runner. In September 2022 she came first overall in the 100-mile Miami Florida Ultramarathon and then in January 2023 she ran the 135-mile Brazil Ultramarathon, where she set the record...
EP-122 with Ironman Maneesh Rai on his best tips on training and fitness
July 02, 2023 19:39 - 58 minutes - 48.5 MBIn conversation with Maneesh Rai, a multi-time Ironman finisher. We get behind the scenes on his journey of fitness. Key lessons include tips on swimming long distances, the power of habits, and how to build consistency. Chapter timelines 0:00 Background and Intro 2:57 Flashback 13:14 Journey to the first Ironman 17:34 Swimming the Alcatraz 25:26 Fixing the running gap 29:06 The top 5 best practices that is working 29:46 Have a plan 32:47 Importance of Consistency 33:50 Importance of Cr...
Episode #121 with Anusuya on her new life in N America and how she managed to stay fit amidst the big change
June 09, 2023 22:30 - 51 minutes - 41.1 MBIn a conversation with Anusuya Ashok again on her second stint in the podcast She was featured in episode 62, where we talked about her incredible running journey, check it out. Anusuya is first a Saree runner, then an ultra runner and now she is an ultra yogini ( YTT200 USA Yoga Alliance Certified) and also a level 2 nutritionist. Check her Instagram handle @anu_lokha to learn about how to get super flexible using yoga. In this outing, we focus on her move to N America, and how she managed...
Episode #120 with Ricky Singh on his journey to 50 states club, summiting Mt Everest and running 100 milers
June 01, 2023 22:14 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBIn conversation with Ricky Singh, on his incredible journey of well-being and fitness. We get behind the scenes on why it started and how it became a project of relentless pushing of limits. Highlights of his accomplishments include 50 state marathon club, summiting Mt Everest and Mt Manasalu, finishing the Badwater ultramarathon, and a gamut of other 100 miler races. That's incredible given he started only in 2005 and went all out while raising a family and running a business. Chapter ti...
Episode #119 with Kiran Krishnamurthy on his journey to Boston and Tahoe 200 mile ultra
April 28, 2023 15:51 - 1 hour - 62.6 MB#ultrarunning #marathonrunner Kiran Krishnamurthy's roots in running are atypical. An adult-onset runner, who is naturally "underweight" as Kiran describes it, his motivation was to get fit and never about getting in shape. Running was never a passion for him till 2016. It started with Fitbit challenges with friends and found it tough to win by just walking, so he took up running to get more steps in a shorter time span. With a newfound liking for running, he joined the local hiking club....
Episode #118 with Sadhana and Sudhakar on conquering the Abbots world marathons together
April 23, 2023 15:38 - 1 hour - 72.1 MBIn conversation with the incredible running couple Sadhana and Sudhakar on their journey of conquering the Abbott world majors together. Sadhana is a management graduate who currently works with her family business in the well-known South Indian restaurant chain A2B. Sudhakar is an engineer and tech professional. They have two lovely kids. They are an everyday couple with a common passion for running and well-being, and they achieved this incredible feat together. Chapter timelines 0:00 ...
Episode #117 with Sundar Kumbakonam, Co-Founder of the Journeys Within on the purpose of the spiritual quest
March 19, 2023 17:35 - 1 hour - 51.8 MB#spirtuality #journey In conversation with Sundar Kumabakonam. Sundar is a technologist In 2016, he quit as Senior Director, Engineering, Broadcom Corporation, and pivoted his life in a different direction, to something he deeply cared about. He started by launching the Tapasya Yogashala in Bangalore. In addition to Hatha Yoga classes, the studio offers Yoga Teacher Training Programs. In his quest for ‘something more than life as usual, and through his voracious reading and learning, he...
Episode#116 with Sukumar Rajagopal, ex-Global CIO of Cognizant on his pursuit of fitness
February 25, 2023 22:58 - 59 minutes - 38.9 MBToday's conversation is not with a runner or an ultra-endurance athlete. It's a simpler journey of fitness that an average person struggles with. Most want to look good, feel good, and be healthy. And Sukumar's down-to-earth wit makes his journey personable. He has made it work with persistence. We get behind the scenes on this fascinating journey, starting with wanting to get fit to find a marriage partner and the ensuing quest for fitness thereafter. Chapter timelines 0:00 Intro and b...
Episode #115 with Ultra cyclist Shankar Muniyappa on his cycling journey, enhancing family and community leadership
February 12, 2023 01:35 - 1 hour - 54.1 MBIn conversation with Ultra cyclist Shankar Muniyappa, who started as a commuter cyclist and scaled to endurance cycling. He also supported his friends to partake in a fitness lifestyle by creating a community. What's more, he does this along with his lovely wife, proving that the pursuit of endurance hobbies can be an enabler in marriages. His is a fascinating journey of growth and leadership. Shankar has penned an article on bicycling safety, Prep URL: https://www.rsvp-challenges.org/arch...
Episode #114 with Life and Business coach Mahesh Nambiar on how to peak your performance in the new year
January 02, 2023 23:40 - 41 minutes - 36.9 MBIn conversation with Mahesh Nambiar. Mahesh is a coach, mentor, and consultant facilitating unprecedented personal and professional outcomes for individuals and teams vis-à-vis leadership, organizational development and change management, and process consultancy. Mahesh has dedicated himself to the pursuit of supporting others in producing the unthinkable and the unimaginable for the last 27 years and has altered the work and lives of over 150,000 people globally. Mahesh also received the P...
Episode#113 with Dr. Sripathi Kethu on his 38 marathons in 12 months to achieve the 50 states club
December 30, 2022 00:03 - 53 minutes - 42.9 MBIn conversation with Dr. Sripathi Kethu , on his amazing accomplishment of 38 marathons in 12 months to achieve the 50 states club in the US. Sripathi has been on episode 7 of the RunYogi Diaries podcast where we talked about his running journey. In the episode, we get behind the scenes on he executed a 38-marathon project in 2022. 0:00 Introduction and background 3:35 The ground zero of the 50 states project 6:07 The decision to do it in 12 months and logistics 13:58 Managing double m...
Episode #112 with Vikas Malik on his 100-mile finish record, 50k wins & ketogenic diet
December 26, 2022 17:12 - 1 hour - 53.2 MBIn conversation with the incredible Vikas Malik, a physicist by training (PhD in physics), Food Analytical Scientist by profession and Ultrarunner by passion. Vikas also is a practitioner and evangelist of the High Fat Low Carb ( HFLC, also known as the ketogenic) diet. He is one of the fastest 100-mile finishers from India, with a time of 18 hours and 20 minutes in 2017 at The Hennepin Hundred, IL) where he finished in the top 10. Vikas also was part of the Indian National team for the...
Episode #111 with Jeev Singh on his journey to ultras, Ayurvedic lifestyle, and environment
December 16, 2022 04:51 - 1 hour - 78.9 MBIn conversation with Jeev Singh of London. Jeev is a successful tech executive in the banking Industry in London. His journey to well-being through running which led to highly conscious living is fascinating. As a deep thinker, the insights in the conversation were pure gold. He can be followed on his Instagram handle @desi.runner 0:00 Intro and Background 5:38 Flashback, to where it all started 10:09 What triggered the change 13:56 Signing up for the Athens marathon 19:22 Life beyond...
RYD#111 with Jeev Singh on his journey to ultras, Ayurvedic lifestyle, and environment
December 16, 2022 04:51 - 1 hour - 78.9 MBIn conversation with Jeev Singh of London. Jeev is a successful tech executive in the banking Industry in London. His journey to well-being through running which led to highly conscious living is fascinating. As a deep thinker, the insights in the conversation were pure gold. He can be followed on his Instagram handle @desi.runner 0:00 Intro and Background 5:38 Flashback, to where it all started 10:09 What triggered the change 13:56 Signing up for the Athens marathon 19:22 Life beyond...
Episode #110 with JJ's Coach Pramod on his journey of running. coaching and pursuit of excellence
December 10, 2022 01:49 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBIn conversation with Coach Pramod, the chief coach of Jayanagar Jaguars( JJ), one of Bangalore's oldest running groups, that's grown into a premier coaching organization. Pramod, a multi-faceted individual with interests in theater, technology, and fitness, has trained over 7000 people to pursue their fitness and endurance goals. A sprinter himself during his growing-up years, Pramod has successfully pivoted his passion for running into a mission for the greater community good. A believe...
Episode #109 with Ironman Dipa Patel on her journey of beating the odds to pursue a passion
November 24, 2022 00:03 - 1 hour - 54.4 MBIn conversation with Dipa Patel, who had to fight the cultural and gender baggage growing up in America, to pursue her passion of log distance bicycling and eventually become an Ironman triathlete. Her story is inspiring to many women of South Asian descent who may find themselves in similar circumstances and are held back either through limiting self-beliefs or lack of representation. You will enjoy this very light-hearted yer insightful conversation with Dipa Patel. 0:00 Intro and back...
RYD#109 with Ironman Dipa Patel on her journey of beating the odds to pursue a passion
November 24, 2022 00:03 - 1 hour - 54.4 MBIn conversation with Dipa Patel, who had to fight the cultural and gender baggage growing up in America, to pursue her passion of log distance bicycling and eventually become an Ironman triathlete. Her story is inspiring to many women of South Asian descent who may find themselves in similar circumstances and are held back either through limiting self-beliefs or lack of representation. You will enjoy this very light-hearted yer insightful conversation with Dipa Patel. 0:00 Intro and back...
Episode #108 with Vishal Ahuja on journey of a late start to running, Boston Qualification, and Ironman
November 12, 2022 23:55 - 56 minutes - 47.8 MBVishal's story underscores the fact that you will never know unless you try. For someone who started running at age 38 with absolutely no prior running history,, to have gotten fast enough to qualify for the Boston marathon is an incredibly inspiring tale. You will love this conversation. 0:00 Intro and background 4:02 Flashback, to where it all started 6:09 Scaling from half marathons to full 8:14 The journey to qualify for the Boston 14:25 The Mountains to Beach marathon 18:20 Injury...
Episode#107 with Satish Gogineni the fastest Indian to have Climbed Mt Everest and Mt Lhotse in 19+ hrs
October 08, 2022 18:56 - 1 hour - 82.3 MBIn conversation with Satish Gogineni, the Hyderabad-born mountaineer, who climbed not one but two mountains in a single day. Satish summited Mount Everest and Mount Lhotse — the first and fourth highest peaks in the world – within 20 hours of each other, in one single expedition. This makes him the fastest Indian to achieve the double summit, a feat less than 100 climbers in the world have managed.
RunYogi Diaries #106 with Ultra runner Shajan Samuel on finding meaning through running and fitness
October 02, 2022 21:37 - 58 minutes - 49.2 MBIn conversation with Shajan Samuel, who takes us behind the scenes on his formidable journey of personal transformation through fitness. Once overweight and feeling lost, Samuel used running to find purpose and meaning in his life. But in the beginning, it wasn't easy, after discovering that even running 100 meters was a herculean task, he went on a quest to transform himself physically and mentally. Among other things, he moved to live in the Mumbai slums to embrace an austere lifestyle t...
RunYogi Diaries #105 with Arnab Banerjee on why and how he did the Bigfoot 200 miler ultra
September 04, 2022 14:01 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBIn conversation with Arnab Banerjee, Seattle-based ultra runner and alpine-style mountaineer who was originally in episode 75 of the podcast. He is back on the seat to talk about his latest adventure, the Bigfoot 200 miler foot race in the beautiful Cascade mountains of Washington, that had a 40% DNF this year. Bigfoot 200 is a tough point-to-point 200-mile race that needs guts, intense training, and passion. Arnab is also the only South Asian finisher in the 2022 contingent of 200+ partic...
RunYogi Diaries #104 with Madhu Nagaraja on second chances and his journey to swim the English channel
August 21, 2022 17:03 - 1 hour - 80.9 MBIn conversation with Madhu Nagaraja, an incredible athlete who found his way back to his passion perchance amidst a personal breakdown. Sometimes, bad things happen for the good. Here is Nagaraja's incredible Open Water Swimming Career summary Open Water Swimming Career He is a Patron of the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame. He serves as a Marathon Swimming Mentor. On 3 August 2003, he finished 19th in the 10 km Capitola Santa Cruz Pier-to-Pier Swim in Santa Cruz, Calif...
RunYogi Diaries #103 with Ironman Tarun Chandrashekar for whom constraints aren't a show stopper
August 07, 2022 16:26 - 57 minutes - 43.7 MBIn conversation with Tarun Chandrasekhar on his journey to Ironman as a Type 1 Diabetes situation. Tarun and Polly ( episode 102) are a Husband and wife duo who have managed to lead an active lifestyle as a family. We get behind the scenes on Tarun's side of the story. This episode is so much fun and full of great learnings. Chapter timelines 0:00 Intro and background 4:17 Flashback, how it all started 6:23 Meeting Polly 7:30 Long-distance bicycling 10:10 Beginning of Running 14:55 L...
RunYogi Diaries #102 with Dr. Polly Niravath on her challenging journey to an IRONMAN
July 17, 2022 15:32 - 1 hour - 48.5 MBIn conversation with the incredible Dr. Polly Niravath, who has had an amazing journey of marathons and triathlons for over a decade. We get behind the scenes on how she did it all, despite having a busy schedule as a doctor, parent, and homemaker. 0:00 Intro and background 2:53 Flashback, why and how it all started 4:45 How exercise can help fight cancer 8:13 How long from couch to 5k 10:19 Early mistakes and lessons 15:31 The step up to the first full marathon 16:37 The positive rub...
RunYogi Diaries #101 with Saurabh Bhasin on how to summit Mt. Denali( and other peaks)
June 15, 2022 18:45 - 59 minutes - 45 MB#mountaineering #denali In conversation with ultra-endurance athlete and mountaineer, Saurabh Bhasin on how to prepare for something as challenging as climbing Mt. Denali. We get behind the scenes on how he did it. Also, check out episode #61 if you are interested in Saurabh's journey in ultra-endurance including 140.6 triathlons and ultras. Chapter timelines 0:00 Intro and background 3:00 Getting re(started) 6:39 Training for the summit 16:54 Beginning of the trek 18:14 What happen...
RunYogi Diaries #100 with Badhri Chakravarthy on his journey of 75 marathons in just 10 years
June 08, 2022 19:28 - 1 hour - 59 MBIn conversation with Badhri Chakravarty who started running after he turned 50, and has not looked back. He started his running journey from scratch and discovered he is good at it. He shows us that it's never late to discover something about yourself. From getting faster to finishing all the 50 states, he is on a path to 100 marathons. We get behind the scenes on his fun and inspiring journey. Chapter timelines 0:00 Intro and background 2:44 Flashback to where the running journey starte...
RunYogi Diaries #99 with Gauri Jog on her journey from marathon to Iron distance triathlon( 140.6) with Asha foundation
June 02, 2022 20:07 - 1 hour - 50.5 MBIn conversation with Gauri Jog on her journey of running from ticking off a bucket list to doing an Iron distance Triathlon in a matter of just 4 years. She started running with Team Asha in 2016 and participated in two races that year, the San Francisco Half Marathon and Portland Full Marathon. In 2017, she coordinated the running program and was the fundraising coordinator for team Asha. In 2018, she took on participating in triathlons, eventually doing the full Ironman in 2020. Chapter...
RunYogi Diaries #98 with Santhosh Padmanabhan the founder of Runners' High community in Bengaluru
May 26, 2022 03:10 - 1 hour - 74.3 MBIn conversation with Santhosh Padmanabhan, a man on a mission of using running as a tool for empowerment for adults and children alike. He founded Runner's High ( https://runnershigh.in) as a social enterprise and not as a non-profit or just a profiteering business. They have volunteers from the community coming forward to support all initiatives and currently have served over 10,000 runners. Running is a simple yet beautiful activity that can open a world of learning for anyone. Runner’s ...
RunYogi Diaries #97 with the young Rishon Magehalli on his journey to F4 motorsport racing
May 18, 2022 14:58 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBMotorsport racing is an endurance sport The sport demands mental and physical fitness at the highest levels, especially if you are behind the wheel. An emerging sport in India, it's a pleasure to be in conversation with this young man pursuing his passion. In conversation with the 16-year-old Rishon who has been racing since 2017. In just 5 years his accomplishments have been very impressive in Karting both at the International and National levels. In his Debut year, right off the mark,...
RunYogi Diaries#96 with ultra marathoner Bipul Talukdar on his journey to the triple crown of 200 milers
May 11, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 73.1 MBIn conversation with Bipul Talukdar, an accomplished ultra runner that is the only South Asian to have completed the triple crown of 200 miler foot races. He did this in 2021, in addition to his Cocodona 240 finish that made it a total of four 200 miler races in the same year. His running journey started in 2011, with TeamAsha, Silicon Valley Running Program that trains adults to run half marathons to raise funds for underprivileged children’s education in India. We get to the backstory o...
RunYogi Diaries #95 with Ram Rajagopalan on his journey to Ironman
May 04, 2022 16:23 - 47 minutes - 40.1 MBRam started his running a decade back. Starting with a local marathon, he scaled his journey to running marathons across the country and internationally. His pivotal moment came when he decided to give triathlons a try. Like all adult-onset swimmers, he overcame his trepidation for water and mastered the pool and open water. His first Ironman was in April 2022 in Woodlands, Texas. We get behind the scenes on his incredible fitness journey that lead to the first Ironman finish. 0:00 Intro a...
Episode #94 with Nattu Natraj on adventures of Badwater, Marathon Des Sables and many 100 milers
April 28, 2022 21:21 - 1 hour - 54.3 MBIn conversation with Nattu Natraj, the first known person of Indian origin to do Badwater 135, a tough grueling ultra foot race. The Badwater marathon is 135 miles of hell in 140F temperatures. From Death Valley to Mt. Whitney. It gets so hot that shoes melt on asphalt. Therefore, the runners often seek solace on the white strips on the side of the road, where it is relatively less hot. To prep for Badwater, Nattu completed the Marathon Des Sables. Marathon des Sables, or MdS, (French for ...
RunYogi Diaries #93: "Masala Runner " Mohan Iyer, on common sense approach to run 100+ marathons across the world
April 09, 2022 01:13 - 58 minutes - 50.1 MBMohan is a technology executive for a day job and an accomplished marathon runner. What started as a casual hobby back in 2010 with a 5k in February of that year, grew quickly into a running adventure that continued until Covid put the brakes on it in February 2020. He ran my very first full marathon in October 2010 in Chicago and has run 110 full marathons, 1 Ultra, and 54 half-marathons to date. What started as a weight loss journey turned into a passion. Mohan has completed a full marat...
RunYogi Diaries #92 Karen Bonnett Natraj on her ultra-endurance journey and mission to empower others
March 31, 2022 00:00 - 56 minutes - 47.7 MBKaren Bonnett Natraj is a long-distance athlete, and a Life Coach, focusing on Mental Fitness and Performance. While her journey started with cycling in the 1990s when she joined some family members for the MS 150 ride, she went on to "Randonneuring" 1200k rides and later pivoted into the world of ultra running and Ironman. There has been no looking back since she started, as she scaled her performances and qualified for the Boston marathon and the coveted Western States 100. Her 2017 nea...
RunYogi Diaries #91 on Infradian Rhythms and its impact on Women's fitness with Sapna Agarwal
March 24, 2022 01:31 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBIn conversation with Sapna Agarwal, an advocate for women's health and fitness. Her mission of spreading awareness about important natural cycles, unique to women is invaluable. The infradian rhythm is a 28-day cycle that regulates the menstrual cycle. " Women are not little men", she quips, and rightly so. The fitness protocols that exist today exclude these factors leading to frustration and long-term health impacts. This is a must-listen if you are curious about how one can align natura...
RunYogi Diaries #90 with Odia Ironman and Mountaineer Sidharth Routray
March 18, 2022 01:05 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBSidharth Routray is the first known Ironman from the state of Odia in India and he takes pride in being a trendsetter. Odia and its people are one of the most beautiful and culturally rich regions in India. He is also an avid mountaineer who has done peaks like Mt. Aconcagua, Mt. Denali, Mt. Orizaba, Mt El Plomo, and over 200 others. He is a proud former student of the prestigious National Defence Academy of Dehradun. Currently working as Head of Digital Marketing in San Jose, the Silicon V...
RunYogi Diaries #89 part 2 on Neuroscience and spirituality and Intersection ( or divergence )
March 13, 2022 23:36 - 39 minutes - 32.4 MBIn conversation with Neuroscientist, Shrinath Kadamangudi, we explore where the physical stops and the metaphysical begins. Is the human experience merely physical, or is there something more? What is a personal will, and what is the self? A conversation of the brain is incomplete without dwelling on the metaphysical.
RunYogi Diaries #89 Part 1 Neuroscience 101 and importance of brain health with Shrinath Kadamangudi
March 10, 2022 00:00 - 53 minutes - 43.5 MBIn conversation with Neuroscientist, Shrinath Kadamangudi, who for the last 8+years has been dwelling into the science of the brain. He went on to complete a B.S. in Neuroscience from UT Dallas and an MPhil in Neuroscience from the University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia. Shrinath is currently in the MD-PhD dual degree program at the University of Texas Medical Branch. He just finished his pre-clinical training and has recently commenced his Ph.D. in Neuroscience under the mentorship...
RunYogi Diaries #89 Neuroscience 101 and importance of brain health with Shrinath Kadamangudi
March 10, 2022 00:00 - 53 minutes - 43.5 MBIn conversation with Neuroscientist, Shrinath Kadamangudi, who for the last 8+years has been dwelling into the science of the brain. He went on to complete a B.S. in Neuroscience from UT Dallas and an MPhil in Neuroscience from the University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia. Shrinath is currently in the MD-PhD dual degree program at the University of Texas Medical Branch. He just finished his pre-clinical training and has recently commenced his Ph.D. in Neuroscience under the mentorship...
RunYogi Diaries #88 Nutrition 101 with " Indian Nutritionist" and registered dietician Sarika Shah
March 04, 2022 02:56 - 51 minutes - 39.9 MB#diet #nutrition #indian In the house today is Sarika Shah a registered dietitian and nutritionist who inspires everyone to live their best and especially working with South Asians in America. Her mission of keeping ethnic food central to the pursuit of a healthy lifestyle through science is commendable. We get into a 101 on nutritional science so you can make informed decisions around what you eat You can contact Sarika at https://www.thenourishedrd.com Chapter timelines 0:00 INTRO...
RunYogi Diaries #87 on well-being through balancing energy with Dr. Nitin Bhatnagar
February 23, 2022 23:57 - 58 minutes - 49 MBIn conversation with a cardiologist who is going beyond traditional modern medicine to provide holistic health to people. As a cardiologist also trained in Energetic Medicine, Angelic Reiki, and as a Soul empowerment life Coach, he helps to empower people's lives. We explore the idea that we were energy and by hacking it we can access our well-being and ability to heal ourselves. 0:00 Intro and background 2:31 Flashback, how it all got started 8:53 How did the pull to alternative healing...