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In this episode, we are joined by Alessio Punzi, the head of Road Running and Mass Participation at World Athletics.  Vikas and Alessio discussed the growth of running events globally and in India, categories of races & how race organizers can take their race to the next level. The key points discussed in the conversation are : The role of World Athletics as a governing body for ensuring activ...

Renee, now 19Y old, talks about her journey to becoming the youngest female Ironman finisher. She outlines how she prioritizes her sport interests along with her studies. Renee completed her first Ironman in New Zealand at the age of 18 years and recently also participated in the Ironman Hamburg European Championship. Vikas and Renee discussed how her interest in endurance sport really started and...

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Jonathan Ho-Youn Kim, who is a professor of medicine & the founding director of sports cardiology at Emory University. His expertise enables him to serve as an advisor to top athletes in the NBA and NFL. Vikas and Dr. Jonathan discussed sudden cardiac incidents that happen during racing.  Here are the key pointers from the conversation :  * How does the he...

 Hyderabad Runners Society and Hyderabad Marathon hold a very special place in our hearts. Today, we sit down with Rajesh Vetcha - the founder of the Hyderabad Runners Society and the race director of the NMDC Hyderabad Marathon. In the conversation, we discuss how the Hyderabad Runners Society was formed, its growth, and how it has reached its popularity today. It is a journey of passion, hard wo...

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Aruni Bhatnagar, who is a scientist and a professor at the university of Louisville. He is also an expert in environmental cardiology. Vikas and Dr. Bhatnagar discussed pollution, its impact on running and overall health. The key points discussed during the conversation are: - the importance of a good cardiovascular system and how smoking and pollution impacts...

We have been focusing on a number of important topics that require detailed attention to it.  In this episode, I discuss the basics of protein, its key functions and the consumption guidelines.  You will learn the sources of protein, how and when to consume protein and is it harmful to you at any stage.  You will also understand more about how vegetarians can fulfil their protein requirements thro...

Our guest for this episode is Mr. Vishvas Mote, the Deputy Municipal Commissioner, BMC and a fitness enthusiast who has completed a host of marathons, the iconic Comrades Marathon and the ‘Ironman Italy Emilia Romagna’ triathlon. In our conversation, we discuss Mr. Mote’s childhood, his education, upbringing and his journey to becoming a public servant. We also explored what motivated him to focus...

This podcast is great for someone wanting to understand the role of energy and strategies to fuel the long runs or racing events.  If you are looking to plan your long runs and fuel appropriately, this podcast is for you. Vikas talks about the role of energy and of the energy sources. If you would like to learn the basics of energy, its sources and the ways to use the right energy source, this pod...

In this episode, we were in conversation with Sam Scott, author, researcher and entrepreneur driven by a passion to help people, especially athletes, with diabetes. Sam Scott takes us through the basics of diabetes, what it is, how does diabetes present itself in the body, what is type 1 and type 2 diabetes, what could be the probable causes of diabetes, how does it affect everyday life as well as...

In this episode, we were in conversation with Ron Mann, a distinguished coach who has been and still is a guiding force to some of the fastest long distance runners in the world. Coach Ron takes us through his journey of training the Korir brothers, Wesley and John, who went on to win the Boston Marathon in 2012 and 2025 respectively. Coach Ron also touches upon what a training regimen looks like...

In this episode, we were in conversation with Brady Holmer who has majored in Applied Physiology and Kinesiology from the University of Florida and is a long distance runner himself. This conversation dives into understanding the significance of VO2Max for athletes as well as the general population. How to find out your VO2Max score, how to improve it, whether VO2Max is the key indicator of fitnes...

In this episode, we were in conversation with Daniel Vaz, a long distance runner and a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) from the National Strength Conditioning Association (NSCA), USA. In our conversation, we dive into Dan’s journey as a runner, his self experimentation with training techniques, how to progress from being a beginner runner to an experienced runner, how to se...

In this episode, we are in conversation with renowned sports scientist and physiotherapist, Dr. Nikhil Latey. Dr. Latey has been on the Indian Olympic Team as a physiotherapist, tending to elite athletes and helping them enhance their performance. In this conversation, we discuss what physiotherapy essentially is, how it can improve sporting performance, how your legs work when you run, how to avo...

On today’s episode, we were in a hearty conversation with Akshada Patil, popularly known by her Instagram handle, Overlydaa. From being a beginner runner to running marathons across the World and inspiring the running community, Overlydaa has come a long way. Today we dive right into her running journey, her experiences at TMM, her marathon in Paris and how the fitpage hydration stations help out...

In this episode, we speak to elite ultrarunner and author Damian Hall. While most teens were experimenting with smoking and drinking, Damian was already running cross-country races. He shares how his journey began with a half marathon in his hometown of Bath, eventually leading him to some of the world’s toughest ultramarathons, including the notorious Barkley Marathons. We explore why Damian beli...

Chennai Runners is one of the biggest running organisations of the country with a legacy spanning 19 years and over 4000 active members. In today's episode, we are in conversation with Yasir Sultan, president of Chennai Runners and an avid long distance runner himself. We dive into the history of Chennai Runners, the chapters that fall under its banner, its initiatives for beginner runners as...

Running and cardiac health go hand in hand. In today’s podcast, we revisit our conversation with Dr. Sanjay Sharma, Professor of Cardiology and Head of Research at St George’s University of London as we dive deep into how running enhances cardiac health and how to safeguard ourselves from any cardiac risks that might be related to the sport. With hot and humid conditions torching the country, this...

In this podcast episode, we covered several important topics. Eric Orton, a renowned runner and running coach, shared his insights on various subjects including training techniques, whether or not to run barefoot, and how to maintain proper foot landing and balance. He also talked about the book Born to Run, which he co-authored with Christopher McDougall. Eric revealed fascinating facts about the...

In this episode of Run with Fitpage, we have Dr. Stavros Kavouras, a distinguished Professor of Nutrition and Assistant Dean of graduate education at Arizona State University's College of Health Solutions. Professor Kavouras discusses the depths of hydration science and its impact on performance, with our host Vikas Singh. Dr Stavros is at the forefront of hydration science. As the visionary...

Even the best sportscar cannot move forward without sufficient fuel and the right type of fuel; the same goes for your body while training for or racing long distances. In this conversation with Dr. Ernst Albin Hansen, research leader at Centre for Health and Rehabilitation at University College, Absalon, we learn about the importance of nutrition and fueling while running long distances and more...

Don't get detained this summer, just train differently and effectively. Summers in most parts of India are brutal with high temperatures and humidity. Most runners consider this as an off season, a time to pause running and training. In this podcast, listen to how you can alter your training and nutrition strategy and yet continue to train during the summers. We've covered nutrition, hyd...

Maintaining a healthy diet is a challenge for most of us. One of the key reasons behind it is the lack of knowledge when it comes to what we need to consume and in what proportion. In this podcast, Professor Timothy Noakes weighs in on the importance of macro as well as micronutrients, the role of carbohydrates and fats, the difference between a diet for good health and a diet for performance as w...

“There is a very limited number of people who see a strong connection between their current behaviour and its future outcome.” Michael J. Joyner, M.D., is a physician-researcher and one of the world’s leading experts on human performance and exercise physiology. He is also a 2:25 marathoner. In today’s conversation, we dive into the importance of exercise, cardiovascular health and the significanc...

Dr. Kevin Masters is a clinical psychologist and a leader in the fields of health psychology and behavioral medicine. He is a professor of psychology at the University of Colorado Denver. He served a term as the Editor-in-Chief of Annals of Behavioral Medicine. He is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association and the Society of Behavioral Medicine.  In this conversation with Vikas, Dr Mast...

Avinash Krishnamurthi is an avid ultramarathoner and a member of the runners council of the TATA Ultra Marathon. Get right into this engaging conversation as Avinash shares his journey of becoming a runner to an ultramarathoner and how he suggests one can train and tackle the TATA Ultra Marathon, a race very dear to him. If you will be running the TUM this year, listening to this conversation will...