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In this episode of Run with Fitpage, we have the pleasure of hosting Brigadier J Muthukrishnan,  who is a renowned medical professional and the current Head of the Department of Internal Medicine at Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC) Pune, to discuss all about Diabetes and Endurance Sports with our host, Vikas Singh. Brigadier Muthukrishnan, a distinguished medical professional, stands as a beaco...

In this episode of Run with Fitpage, we have Gerda Steyn speak about her running journey. Vikas and Gerda come together to discuss all about Gerda's inspirational running career, starting to run in her 20s and her recent Comrades feat. Gerda Steyn, the extraordinary South African marathon and ultramarathon athlete, has left an indelible mark in the world of running. Born on March 3, 1990, Ger...

In this episode of Run with Fitpage, we have a very special guest with us - Dr. Aashish Contractor. Our host, Vikas, and Dr. Aashish discuss all about the human heart, the risk factors, and various preventive measures for runners. Dr. Contractor has been the head of the department of preventive cardiology and rehabilitation at the Asian Heart Institute from its inception in 2002, till June 2014. H...

In this episode of Run with Fitpage, we have Sonia Ahuja, the 2nd fastest woman to finish the world's toughest foot race — Badwater 135 this year, and the fastest Indian to finish the race. Vikas and Sonia discuss all about her fitness journey, training, corporate career, her journey to Badwater, and a lot more in this episode. Sonia Ahuja is an extraordinary long-distance runner who has conq...

In this episode of Run with Fitpage, we have Olympian Stephen Scullion to discuss about his running journey. Stephen talks all about his running journey, fighting alcoholism, and more with our host Vikas Singh. Stephen Scullion (born November 9, 1988) is an Irish middle-distance and long-distance runner. He has made a mark in various international competitions, showcasing his talent and determinat...

In this inspiring episode of our podcast, we had the privilege of hosting Patrick Martin, a remarkable individual who embraced the world of running later in life. Vikas and Patrick talk about how to run fast, the importance of consistency, and a lot more. At the age of 42, Patrick achieved an incredible feat by completing the London Marathon in a remarkable time of 2:24:31, securing the 33rd posit...

In this episode of Run with Fitpage, we have Professor John Dickinson with us to talk about Exercise Induced Asthma and other respiratory issues among runners and endurance athletes, and its prevention, etc, with our host Vikas Singh. John is a renowned researcher specializing in respiratory problems in athletes. With a background in Sports Science and a Ph. D. in exercise-induced asthma, he has w...

In this episode of Run with Fitpage, we have the Founders and Race Directors of the iconic race, UTMB(Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc), Catherine and Michell Poletti to discuss all the history and race qualification criteria, with our host Vikas Singh. The Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB) is one of the most renowned and challenging endurance trail running races in the world. Held annually in the breatht...

In this episode of Run with Fitpage, we have the Founder of Xero Shoes, Steven Sashen. Steven talks us through the journey of Xero Shoes, why zero-drop shoes are good for running, and a lot more with our host Vikas Singh. As Co-Founder and CEO, Steven Sashen is the visionary and marketer of Xero Shoes. Steven got back into sprinting after a 30-year break, at 45, and suffered repeated injuries over...

In this episode of "Run with Fitpage," we feature Wayne Larden, Race Director of the Sydney Marathon, one of the three contenders vying to become part of the prestigious Abbott World Marathon Majors. Join Wayne, an avid runner himself, as he shares compelling reasons why you should participate in this year's Sydney Marathon and provides comprehensive details you need to know. The Sy...

In this episode of Run with Fitpage, we have another great guest - Ted McDonald, or fondly known as "Barefoot Ted". Ted talks about his running journey and gives us some great insights about life in general, and the right way to live and move with our host, Vikas Singh. Ted is a well-known figure in the world of barefoot running and natural movement. Born and raised in Seattle, Washingto...

In 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 physi...

In 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 specia...

In 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 runni...

In 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 wit...

In 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...

In 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...

In 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 Wor...

In 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 r...

In 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,...

Have 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 enduranc...

In 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...

In 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...

In 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 Re...

In 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...