Vikas Singh

Run with Fitpage

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This podcast series is built to bring science and research from the endurance sports industry. These may help you learn and implement these in your training, recovery, and nutrition journey. We invite coaches, exercise scientists, researchers, nutritionists, doctors, and inspiring athletes to come and share their knowledge and stories with us. So, whether you're just getting started with running or want to get better at it, this podcast is for you!

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Vikas Singh

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Ep 58: Vikas Appeals to ‘Move More and Eat Less’ and Shares Key Notes From the First Year of Run with Fitpage 03.03.2022 27:53

Our host Vikas Singh talks all about the importance of movement, building, and helping the community around to sustain good health and a lot more in the one-year recap of Run with Fitpage. About Vikas Singh: Vikas Singh, an MBA from Chicago Booth, worked at Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, APGlobale and Reliance before coming up with an idea of democratizing fitness knowledge and helping beginners g...

Ep 57: Keira D'Amato on Breaking the American Marathon Record and her Inspirational Journey 24.02.2022 48:54

Welcome to the first-anniversary episode of Run with Fitpage! For this episode, we were joined by Keira D'Amato: the woman who broke the American Marathon record on the 16th of January 2022. In this episode, Keira talks about the event and her inspirational journey as an athlete with our host, Vikas Singh. Episode Summary: 00:00 - Intro/About this episode 03:26 - Welcome Keira to the show! 03...

Ep 56: Rodger Kram, PhD, Talks all about Carbon Shoes: Evolution, Science, and Suitability 17.02.2022 52:48

Rodger Kram, Ph. D., is an associate professor emeritus in the Integrative Physiology Dept. at the University of Colorado Boulder, where he directs the Locomotion Laboratory. His primary research interest is the biomechanical basis for the energetic cost of locomotion. In this episode of Run with Fitpage, Dr. Kram talks about carbon-plated shoes with our host Vikas Singh. Episode Summary: 00:00 -...

Ep 55: Chris Kostman, the Race Director of Badwater 135, Speaks About the History, Application Process and Traits for Being Successful at the Badwater 10.02.2022 55:57

Chris Kostman is the Chief Adventure Officer at AdventureCORPS and the Race Director of the worldwide series of Badwater events. In this episode of Run with Fitpage, Chris talks all about Badwater 135, the toughest footrace on Earth with our host Vikas Singh. Episode Summary: 00:00 - About this episode 02:00 - Welcome Chris Kostman to the show! 02:13 - Chris Kostman before Badwater 09:19 - What is...

Ep 54: Jim Vance, Author of 'Run with Power', and Coach, Talks About Running with Power Meters 03.02.2022 53:55

Jim Vance is an elite endurance sports coach, author, and sports technology and training consultant in San Diego, California. He is the personal coach of 2016 US Olympic triathlete Ben Kanute and the author of the famous book 'Run with Power'. In this episode of Run with Fitpage, coach Jim Vance talks about using power meters for runners with our host Vikas Singh. Episode Summary: 00:00...

Ep 53: Meb Keflezighi on his Inspirational Life Journey, Silver Medal at the Athens Olympics and Participating in Olympics for 4 Times 27.01.2022 32:21

Meb Keflezighi is a retired Eritrean-born American long-distance runner. He is the 2004 Olympic silver medalist in the marathon and finished fourth place in the 2012 Summer Olympics. In the 53rd episode of Run with Fitpage, we were joined by the legend himself, talking about his super-inspirational journey through the 4 Olympics and a lot more with our host Vikas Singh. Episode Summary: 00:00 - Ab...

Ep 52: Dr Girish Godbole Talks About Heart Fitness and Preventive Check Ups For Runners 20.01.2022 48:10

Dr Girish Godbole is a Cardiologist and Cardiothoracic Surgeon based in Bangalore and has experience of 28 years of in the medical field. In this episode of Run with Fitpage, Dr Godbole joins our host Vikas Singh to discuss all about heart health, heart fitness, preventive check-ups for runners and post-covid health management, Episode Summary: 00:00 - About this episode 01:56 - Welcome Dr Girish...

Ep 51: Jared Ward on his Marathon Training, Key Strategies for Balancing Life Along with Multiple Roles and Role of Mindset for Performing Well 13.01.2022 52:37

Jared Ward is an American long-distance runner who qualified for the 2016 Summer Olympics and finished sixth. In this episode of Run with Fitpage , Jared gives an insight into his marathon training structure and talks about balancing life while playing so many different roles. Episode Summary: 00:00 - About this episode 02:59 - Welcoming Jared to the show! 05:24 - Beginning of Jared's running...

Ep 50: Vivek Singh, Jt Managing Director of Procam International on Building Top Quality Running Events and the Growth of Running in India 06.01.2022 37:42

For our 50th episode on Run with Fitpage, we were joined by the Joint Managing Director of Procam International, Mr Vivek Singh, in a live session with Vikas. In this episode, Mr Singh talks about organizing the top running events in the country and takes us through the inspirational journey of India's first sports management company. Episode Summary: 00:00 - About this episode 03:12 - Welcom...

Ep 49: Pramod Deshpande, Founder and Coach of Jayanagar Jaguars Talks About his Training Methods 30.12.2021 1:02:40

Coach Pramod Deshpande is a visionary coach who is also the Founder and Head-Coach of Jayanagar Jaguars, where he focuses on training athletes and building community. In this episode of Run with Fitpage , Pramod talks about his training methodologies, the importance of a coach and a lot more with our host, Vikas Singh. Episode Summary: 00:00 - About this episode 01:47 - Welcome Pramod to the show!...

Ep 48: Brent Ruby, PhD Talks About Overtraining and Recovery Strategies for Endurance Athletes 23.12.2021 56:13

Brent Ruby received his PhD in exercise science from the University of New Mexico in 1994 and now serves as the Director of the Montana Center for Work Physiology and Exercises Metabolism. In this episode of Run with Fitpage , Dr Ruby talks about overtraining, the difference between overtraining and overuse, his mobile laboratory and a lot more with our host Vikas Singh. Episode Summary: 00:00 - A...

Ep 47: Stacy Sims, PhD, On Women Physiology, Menstrual Cycle and How to Train Optimally at Different Stages of it 16.12.2021 51:49

Stacy T. Sims, PhD, is an applied researcher, innovator, and entrepreneur in human performance, specifically sex differences in training, nutrition, and environmental conditions. In this episode of Run with Fitpage, Dr Stacy talks about the menstrual cycle, women physiology, and more with our host, Vikas Singh. Episode Summary: 00:00 - About this episode 01:37 - Welcome Dr Stacy Sims to the show!...

Ep 46: Addie Bracy on Importance of Mental Training for Runners, and Specific Strategies to Use it as a Competitive Advantage 09.12.2021 36:05

Addie Bracy is a professional trail runner, coach, author and Certified Mental Performance Consultant. She's also a 2:35 marathoner and is a three-time US Olympics trial qualifier. In this episode of Run with Fitpage, Addie discusses the importance of mental training for runners, dealing with stress and anxiety, and a lot more with our host Vikas Singh. Episode Summary: 00:00 - About this epi...

Ep 45: Dr Kumar Janardhanan on All About Diabetes, Diabetes Management and Managing Performance for Runners 02.12.2021 57:59

Dr Kumar Janardhanan is a Consultant Diabetologist at SIMS Hospitals, Chennai and a Professor at SRM Medical College. In this episode of Run with Fitpage, Dr Kumar discusses Diabetes and Diabetes Management in runners with our host Vikas Singh. Episode Summary: 00:00 - About this episode 02:00 - Welcome Dr Janardhanan to the show! 02:18 - Introduction to Dr Kumar 07:39 - What are diabetes? 13:26 -...

Ep 44: CJ Albertson, 2:11 Marathoner, 50K Indoor World Record Holder and Supposedly Known as 'The Best Downhill Runner in the World', Talks About His Leading The 2021 Boston Marathon Until Mile 21, his Unique Training Methodologies and Specific Nutrition 25.11.2021 44:18

Clayton J. Albertson, fondly known as 'CJ', is an American runner who has been famous for leading the 2021 Boston Marathon up to mile 20, ending up 10th in the race. In this episode of Run with Fitpage, CJ talks about his running journey, the 2021 Boston Marathon, his World Records, and more with our host Vikas Singh. Episode Summary: 00:00 - An excerpt from The 2021 Boston Marathon comm...

Ep 43: Krissy Moehl, Ultrarunning Champion, Talks About Planning and Training for the First Ultramarathon 18.11.2021 46:44

Krissy Moehl is an American ultramarathon athlete and a champion runner who specializes in trail running. She has been a world-record holder and one of the first few women to achieve some of the most remarkable feats in the Ultrarunning community. In this episode of Run with Fitpage , Krissy talks about her training, coaching experiences, her visit to India and a lot more with our host Vikas Singh...

Ep 42: Nick Butter on His Journey of Running a Marathon in Every Country in the World and 200 Marathons in 128 Days 11.11.2021 50:05

Nick Butter is a British endurance athlete, adventurer, speaker and best selling author. He holds four world records and two world firsts and is the first to run a marathon in every country. In this episode of Run with Fitpage , Nick talks about his life journey, experiences while running around the world, and more with our host Vikas Singh. Episode Summary: 00:00 - About this episode; why has thi...

Ep 41: Training Principles for Amateur Athletes - Learnings from a 29X Ironman Dr Kaustubh Radkar 04.11.2021 1:00:24

Dr Kaustubh Radkar is an Indian triathlete, coach and a well-known personality in the Indian endurance space. He is the first Indian to complete an Ironman in Kona(2017) and has been the fastest Indian in the Comrades Ultramarathon(2016). In this episode of Run With Fitpage, Dr Kaustubh Radkar talks about various training principles for amateur athletes, including sleep, nutrition, training and re...

Ep 40: Chris Finill, the World Record Holder of Maximum Consecutive Sub3 Hours Marathons in the Same World Major Marathon Event, Talks About Getting Faster and Longevity 28.10.2021 42:51

Chris Finill is a British Marathon runner known for running every edition of the London Marathon right from 1981. In this episode, Chris talks about his running journey, the longevity, and getting faster with our host Vikas Singh. Episode Summary: 00:00 - About this episode 03:10 - Welcoming Chris to the show! 03:18 - How did Chris start running? - early childhood, running in the streets of Harrow...

Ep 39: A Guide to the New York City Marathon from Runar Gundersen, a 41-Time Finisher 21.10.2021 54:10

Runar Brandt Gundersen is a Norwegian runner who is well known for running the New York City Marathon 41 times, being only out of a few runners to have achieved this feat. In this episode, Runar discusses various aspects of the New York City Marathon, his Facebook group, website, and more with our host, Vikas Singh. Episode Summary: 00:00 - About this episode 02:32 - Welcome Runar to the show! 03:...

Ep 38: "Ultrageezer" Gene Dykes, 70-74 Age Group World Record Holder in 50K, Discusses Training Principles, Running Faster and Sustaining 14.10.2021 51:37

Gene Dykes is a 74-year-old runner, well known for setting various records worldwide. The most recent record broken by Gene was the M70 50K World Record in 3:56:43. Gene Dykes talks about his training principles, racing techniques, the mindset behind running, and a lot more with our host Vikas Singh in this episode of Run With Fitpage . Episode Summary: 00:00 - About this episode 01:46 - Welcome G...

Ep 37: Bruce Fordyce, 9-Time Winner of Comrades Marathon on Comrades Marathon, Sustaining Performance at the Very Top and His Training Principles 07.10.2021 52:53

Bruce Fordyce is a South African marathon and ultramarathon athlete. He is best known for having won the South African Comrades Marathon a record nine times, of which eight wins were consecutive. In this episode, Bruce talks about the Comrades Marathon, his running and training journey, his famous hand-shake ritual and a lot more with our host Vikas Singh. Episode Summary: 00:00 - About this episo...

Ep 36: Brodie Sharpe, Sports Physiotherapist and Founder of "Run Smarter" Discusses Running Injuries and Role of Strength Training 30.09.2021 42:46

Brodie Sharpe is a well-known personality in the running community, primarily because of his podcast "Run Smarter" and his vast experience with athletes and injuries. In this podcast episode, Brodie discusses various running injuries and ways to prevent them through the right workouts. Episode Summary: 00:00 - About this episode 01:02 - Welcome Brodie to the show - Introduction to Brodie...

Ep 35: Hugh Brasher, Race Director of the London Marathon Talks About the History of London Marathon, Building Sweatshop and Finding Inspiration Through Sports 23.09.2021 48:58

Hugh Brasher is the Event Director and the Race Director of the prestigious London Marathon. The London Marathon was co-founded by his father and Olympic Gold Medalist Chris Brasher CBE in 1981. In this episode of Run With Fitpage , Hugh talks about the history of the London Marathon, building Sweatshops, association with TCS and a lot more with our host Vikas Singh. Episode Summary: 00:00 - About...

Ep 34: Kavitha Reddy on Her Running Journey and Family – From an Absolute Beginner to a 3:06 hrs Marathon 16.09.2021 58:31

Kavitha Reddy is a well-known long-distance runner in India and one of the few Indian women runners. Even though she started running in her late 30s, in the last 8 years of her journey, she's run 5 out of 6 World Marathon Majors, including Boston, Berlin, Chicago, London, and New York City Marathons. In this episode of Run With Fitpage , Kavitha discusses with our host Vikas Singh how she got...