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In 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 expedi...

In 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 br...

In 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. Jo...

Mantras 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...

Participating 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...

In 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...

In 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 Hammersmit...

In 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,...

We 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 dis...

In 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 w...

In 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...

In 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 Schoo...

In 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...

In 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 joi...

In 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 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...

In 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 runner...

In 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 sur...

In 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....

In 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 Ou...

In 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...

In 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...

In 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 ar...

In 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...

In 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 pa...