Run-Pod

In Episode 11 of Runpod , we bring you the story of grit, reinvention, and relentless passion with Dr (Brig) A Jairam — a distinguished nephrologist, former Army officer, and endurance athlete who proves that it’s never too late to chase greatness. After 31 years of dedicated service in the Army Medical Corps, Dr Jairam transitioned to academia as Professor of Nephrology at St. John’s Medical Coll...

In Episode 10 of Runpod , we are joined by an exceptional guest whose life exemplifies both precision in science and passion on the road — Air Commodore Dr T V S V G K Tilak, Consultant (Medicine) & Medical Oncologist at Command Hospital Air Force, Bengaluru. A decorated medical professional with a string of academic laurels and global recognitions, Dr Tilak's contributions span cutting-ed...

In this inspiring episode of Runpod , we welcome Dr (Col) Sandeep Karunakaran – Scientific Director & Senior Consultant at Apollo Fertility, academic leader, entrepreneur, and a man who found his true calling through the quiet rhythm of solitary running. Once a passionate sportsperson, a severe knee injury in 2003 brought his athletic life to a halt. But years later, amidst the solitude of the...

In this episode, Brig Dr J Muthukrishnan speaks with  Col Rajesh Adhau, SM (G) —a decorated officer, sports medicine specialist, and endurance athlete whose journey spans battlefields, mountain summits, and marathon finish lines. Commissioned in 1997, Col Adhau served as the Regimental Medical Officer during the Kargil War with 13 JAK RIF (PVC), a chapter of his life that found its way into two ac...

In this extraordinary episode of  RunPod , Brig (Dr) J Muthukrishnan welcomes  Dr Arashdeep Singh , a physician currently serving in  Chennai , whose journey from mountain peaks to marathon podiums is nothing short of legendary. A  qualified mountaineer , Arashdeep began his adventure journey through  cycling expeditions and high-altitude climbs . But in  2022 , after relocating to high altitude,...

In this heartening episode of  RunPod , Brig (Dr) J Muthukrishnan welcomes  Lt Col Sudhir Daryan , a dedicated Logistic Officer who has been  serving the nation for the past 24 years . His transformation into a passionate runner began in  2018 , during a life-changing posting with the  United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in South Sudan . What began as a means to stay fit evolved into a deeply pers...

In this episode of  RunPod , Brig (Dr) J Muthukrishnan sits down with  Col (Dr) Ashish Pande , a dedicated runner and an accomplished  orthopaedic and joint replacement surgeon . Currently commanding a  field hospital in high-altitude Sikkim , Col Pande balances his demanding professional life with an unwavering commitment to endurance running. Since beginning his running journey in  2016 , he has...

In this episode of  RunPod , Brig (Dr) J Muthukrishnan is joined by a remarkable endurance athlete— Col Vikas Pathania, a 47-year-old serving dermatologist, an alumnus of AFMC, and currently posted in Lucknow . Since embarking on his running journey in  2017 , he has completed  18+ half marathons (HMs) and 2 full marathons (FMs) , proving that dedication and consistency can lead to extraordinary a...

In this episode of  RunPod , Brig (Dr) J Muthukrishnan welcomes  Col (Dr) Uttara Aiyer Kohli (Retd) —a dynamic leader who has spent  24 years in the Armed Forces  before voluntarily retiring in  November 2021 . Now a  Senior Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Narayana Health City , she continues to balance her role as a  passionate surgeon, clinician, and teacher  with an ever-growing love...

In this episode of  RunPod , Brig (Dr) J Muthukrishnan is joined by a distinguished guest,  Lt Gen (Dr) S.K. Singh (Retd) —a  reconstructive surgeon of national repute  and a firm believer in the transformative power of running. Together, they explore the journey of building running as a  lifelong habit , sharing personal experiences, expert insights, and practical advice. With decades of medical...

In the inaugural episode of  RunPod , Brig (Dr) J Muthukrishnan, SM, VSM—an ardent long-distance runner himself—welcomes a truly inspiring guest,  Dr. H.K. Rangan . At 71, Dr. Rangan continues to push the limits of endurance, proving that age is just a number when it comes to passion and perseverance. A distinguished  gastrointestinal surgeon  and an alumnus of the  J Batch of AFMC , Dr. Rangan sh...