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In this episode of Run with Fitpage, we had the opportunity to speak with renowned Indian runner Karthik Anand. Karthik is a runner for Team Pacemakers, based in Bangalore, and is an exceptional athlete and human being.

Karthik talks about his running journey, an inspiring one, from 5:20 to sub3-hours, while working full-time like most of us. He also told us about his nutrition and food choices, and how to sustain a sub3-hour time over a long period of time.

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Vikas hosts this weekly podcast and enjoys nerding over-exercise physiology, nutrition, and endurance sport in general.  He aims to get people to get out and 'move'.  When he is not working, he is found running, almost always.  He can be found on nearly all social media channels but Instagram is preferred:)

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In this episode of Run with Fitpage, we invited the top researcher in the field of lactate metabolism, exercise metabolism, control of blood flow during exercise, and exercise fatigue — the director of Muscle Physiology Lab, Dr. Bruce Gladden. Dr. Gladden is a Distinguished Professor in the School of Kinesiology at Auburn University. He is the author or co-author of 100+ refereed research articles, book chapters, and reviews. He is known nationally and internationally for his research on the role of lactate in metabolism and activation of mitochondrial metabolism in skeletal muscle (oxygen uptake kinetics).

Dr. Gladden received the American College of Sports Medicine’s (ACSM) Citation Award in 2015, the American Physiological Society’s (APS) Environmental and Exercise Physiology (EEP) Section’s Honor Award for 2020, and he served two terms (2014-2022) as Editor-in-Chief of Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise and continues now as a Consulting Editor. He is also an Associate Editor for ACSM’s new open-access journal, Exercise, Sport & Movement. He is currently Immediate Past-President of ACSM, has served as Southeast ACSM President, and has been recognized as the Southeast ACSM Montoye Scholar, and SEACSM Service Awardee. He has also served as Chair of the EEP section of APS. He was presented the Auburn University Creative Research and Scholarship Award in 2020.

This episode is ALL ABOUT LACTIC ACID. As the episode progresses, you will see how this conversation between Vikas and Dr. Gladden moves from the very basics to the science behind lactate build-up, finally covering all the myths and bro-science revolving around it.

Vikas hosts this weekly podcast and enjoys nerding over-exercise physiology, nutrition, and endurance sport in general.  He aims to get people to get out and 'move'.  When he is not working, he is found running, almost always.  He can be found on nearly all social media channels but Instagram is preferred:)

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In the 75th episode of Run with Fitpage, we had the pleasure of hosting Retired Lt Col Romil Barthwal! Romil Barthwal is an alumina of colleges like National Defence Academy, IIT Kharagpur, and IIM Lucknow. He is B.Sc., B.Tech (Electronics), and M.Tech in the same from IIT Madaras- where he has published research papers in reputed journals. While in the management course he didn't settle for anything but the best- he is a trophy winner there too.

Currently, the CEO of India's top high-altitude mountaineering company, Boots and Crampons, Lt. Col. Romil Barthwal is himself an adventurer and army veteran. Some of the feet he has accomplished include the Boston Marathon, the first & course record holder in the non-Ladakhi category in 111 km, and one of the most difficult high altitude ultramarathons La Ultra. He was also runner-up in the 24th New Delhi Stadium run doing 185 km. Besides having adorned Maroon Beret for 22 years ( a privilege only available to the elite special forces) he has led 10 major mountaineering expeditions including the one to Mount Everest.

This episode was a little different. Vikas and Romil started by talking about the endurance journey, how he got trained under the army and what led to the Everest expeditions. As they continued, Romil kept stressing on mental strength and endurance, and finally, the conversation ended talking a bit about spirituality. Hence, you may find this as one of the most inspirational conversations on Run with Fitpage by far.

Vikas hosts this weekly podcast and enjoys nerding over-exercise physiology, nutrition, and endurance sport in general.  He aims to get people to get out and 'move'.  When he is not working, he is found running, almost always.  He can be found on nearly all social media channels but Instagram is preferred @vikas_singhh.

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In this episode of Run with Fitpage, we were joined by Richard Blagrove, Ph.D. Richard is one of the leading researchers in the field of strength and conditioning for endurance athletes and is a lecturer in physiology at Loughborough University.

Richard completed his undergraduate degree in Sports Science with Management, and his master's in Exercise Physiology at Loughborough University. Richard's research interests lie in the use of strength-based exercise as a tool to improve the metabolic cost of running. More recently, Richard has begun to investigate the consequences of low energy availability on physical performance and health biomarkers in endurance athletes. He is also involved with the co-supervision of Doctoral research investigating the influence of the menstrual cycle on strength status and motor control.

Richard is an Accredited Strength and Conditioning Coach, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and has provided strength and conditioning coaching support to numerous athletes over the last 12 years including several Olympic finalists and Paralympic athletes. In 2015 he published a book entitled 'Strength and Conditioning for Endurance Runners’ .

Vikas hosts this weekly podcast and enjoys nerding over-exercise physiology, nutrition, and endurance sport in general.  He aims to get people to get out and 'move'.  When he is not working, he is found running, almost always.  He can be found on nearly all social media channels but Instagram is preferred @vikas_singhh.

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As the training season is almost here, many of us wonder how we can improve our running performances and what might be the best training plan. In this episode of Run with Fitpage, Vikas talks about which training plan is relatively better to increase your maximal aerobic capacity or the VO2 max levels, offering you what is science-backed with the help of history and research.

Source(s) -
Fick Principle: bit.ly/3HvIPR6
Research: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/6407035_Aerobic_High-Intensity_Intervals_Improve_VO2max_More_Than_Moderate_Training

Vikas hosts this weekly podcast and enjoys nerding over-exercise physiology, nutrition, and endurance sport in general.  He aims to get people to get out and 'move'.  When he is not working, he is found running, almost always.  He can be found on nearly all social media channels but Instagram is preferred @vikas_singhh.

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In this episode of Run with Fitpage, we were joined by none other than Nihal Ahmed Baig. Nihal started his running journey with IIT Bombay and won various medals across different events and was named the best athlete among all IITs. As Nihal got entered the corporate world he transitioned to doing marathons and triathlons.
His first marathon time was 3:19. Nihal is a two-time Ironman World Championship Qualifier with several podiums in the format. His personal best in a marathon is two hours 31 minutes, which won him first place in New Delhi and Apla Pune marathons in the year 2021. Nihal currently does a full-time job and also runs his new coaching/training venture named 'The Whole Athlete'.

Vikas hosts this weekly podcast and enjoys nerding over-exercise physiology, nutrition, and endurance sport in general.  He aims to get people to get out and 'move'.  When he is not working, he is found running, almost always.  He can be found on nearly all social media channels but Instagram is preferred @vikas_singhh.

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In this episode of Run with FItpage we were joined by Yogi Sage Rountree.  Sage Rountree, Ph.D., is a pioneer in yoga for athletes and an endurance sports coach. Her goal is to help people find the right balance between work and rest for peak performance in sports and in life.
As co-owner of the Carolina Yoga Company and director of its yoga teacher training, she's especially interested in sequencing and clear languaging. She’s a contributor to Runner’s World and Yoga Journal online. Sage is also a competitive age-group runner and triathlete.  After the birth of her second daughter, Sage began training to teach yoga. Around the same time, she turned to triathlon and instantly loved the sport. She is now a USA Triathlon certified expert coach, working with athletes who compete at all levels in triathlon, duathlon, running, and ultrarunning.

Vikas hosts this weekly podcast and enjoys nerding over-exercise physiology, nutrition, and endurance sport in general.  He aims to get people to get out and 'move'.  When he is not working, he is found running, almost always.  He can be found on nearly all social media channels but Instagram is preferred @vikas_singhh.

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In this episode of Run with Fitpage, we were joined by Anurag Konkar. Anurag is a runner based in Pune who started his running journey in 2016. Earlier, he was a passionate footballer.
In the years 2015 and 2016 his football coach discovered that he was in a good shape for endurance and so suggested taking part in marathons and races, which got Anurag a couple of podium spots and good times for specific distances.

In 2017 he made the move to completely shift his focus to Running as his primary sport, and that's how his running journey began. From then on, he still loves watching football, and now running has taken a toll on him investing his time 2 times a day over these past couple of years in running! In this episode, Anurag discusses with our host and Fitpage founder Vikas Singh his training cycle, and ways to improve performance.

Vikas hosts this weekly podcast and enjoys nerding over-exercise physiology, nutrition, and endurance sport in general.  He aims to get people to get out and 'move'.  When he is not working, he is found running, almost always.  He can be found on nearly all social media channels but Instagram is preferred @vikas_singhh.

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In this episode of Run with Fitpage, Coach Bobby McGee, a 5X Olympic Coach speaks with Vikas, our host, and the Founder of Fitpage about biomechanics, what good running form looks like, and how runners can prevent or recover from injuries. Bobby has a degree in Human Movement Studies and formal post-graduate training in Exercise  Physiology with a specialization in Sport Psychology & Perceptual Motor Studies.

He has since specialized in supporting coaches & athletes in the art & science of run coaching, run bio-mechanics & performance mental skills for triathlon & distance running. Bobby was the US Women’s Triathlon Lead in the Rio Olympics that produced a gold medal. Some of his current athletes are Ben Kanute, Jason West, Flora Duffy, Gwen Jorgensen, Taylor Knibb, Morgan Pearson, Kirsten Kasper, and Vittoria Lopes.

Vikas hosts this weekly podcast and enjoys nerding over-exercise physiology, nutrition, and endurance sport in general.  He aims to get people to get out and 'move'.  When he is not working, he is found running, almost always.  He can be found on nearly all social media channels but Instagram is preferred @vikas_singhh.

Episode Summary:
00:44 - About this episode
02:54 - Welcome Coach Bobby to the show!
03:39 - How did Bobby's athletic journey begin?
06:28 - Moving to high profile coaching and all the way to Olympics
11:02 - Engaging kids in other sports at early stages, running being a late-development sport, multi-lateral sports development
14:32 - How should middle-aged runners start their recreational running career?
20:02 - How should a recreational runner approach their form, biomechanics, etc?
31:00 - Myth-busting: All about shin pain, do you have a flat foot?
35:24 - Approaching your form if you do not have an access to physio - check more on Bobby's YouTube Channel
38:35 - All about inflamed Achilles
42:40 - Looking at glutes as an important muscle and prevention techniques from glute injuries
46:28 - Coach Bobby Mcgee's advice to runners around the world

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In this episode, Dr. Sandeep Kate, the founder of Satara Hill Half Marathon speaks with Vikas, the founder of Fitpage, on the evolution of the race and what makes this race so special.  This race is known as one of the most sought-after races because of the route profile, race support, community support, and the mountains. Dr. Kate himself is also an accomplished marathoner, finisher of Comrades marathon, and an urdent supporter of a fitter lifestyle. 

The objective of this podcast is to highlight how an effort to be fit, that started with one person a decade ago with his own personal journey, has almost become a Movement in the form of this running event that is loved by runners from all parts of the country.

Vikas hosts this weekly podcast and enjoys nerding over exercise physiology, nutrition, and endurance sport in general.  He aims to get people to get out and 'move'.  When he is not working, he is found running, almost always.  He can be found on almost all social media channels but Instagram is preferred @vikas_singhh.

Episode Summary:
00:21 - About this episode
02:24 - Welcome Dr. Sandeep Kate to the show!
03:52 - How did Dr. Kate start running?
08:02 - Building the iconic Satara Hill Half Marathon
21:13 - Bring more volunteers together and the complete race profile
28:42 - About the medals
31:28 - About the 2022 Edition of the Race - dates, registration, planning, and more!
40:48 - How has race contributed to the community and the economy of the city?
43:33 - Dr. Kate's advice to runners

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