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Nadia Ruiz is a prolific racer who ran her first marathon at age 14. Since then, she has completed over 500 races, including 145 marathons, 75 Boston Qualifiers, 16 Ultra marathons, 16 Ironmans, and several other adventure races in 27 countries in the world, frequently in the top.In today's episode, we will learn about her journey to the Boston Marathon, life experiences, and how it is absolutely possible to dream and achieve almost every goal.
Guest Profile:
Nadia Ruiz graduated from UCLA with a Bachelor's in Biology, Master's in Education, and CA Biology Teacher's credential, she has taught, coached, and worked in event production for the past 20 years.In 2013, Nadia was named the Youngest Female to Run 100 Marathons in the world by Guinness. Nadia's goals are to continue to inspire her community and make an impact demonstrating we each have it within us to follow our biggest dreams through the setbacks, challenges, and triumphs.
Her favorite books include:
Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal by Eric Schlosser
The Sports Gene: Inside the Science of Extraordinary Athletic Performance by David Epstein
The Champion's Mind: How Great Athletes Think, Train, and Thrive by Jim Afremow
Peak Performance: Elevate Your Game, Avoid Burnout, and Thrive with the New Science of Success by Brad Stulberg and Steve Magness
Mental Toughness Training for Sports: Achieving Athletic Excellence by James E.Loehr
Finding Ultra: Rejecting Middle Age, Becoming One of the World's Fittest Men, and Discovering Myself by Rich Roll
For more information on Nadia, you may reach out to her on the links below:
Instagram: @irongirlnadia
Facebook: Nadia Ruiz
Twitter: @irongirlnadia
Host Profile:
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 help beginners get on a fitness journey. An avid long-distance runner himself, Vikas is building fitpage to help people learn, train, and move better.
For more information on Vikas, you can reach out to him via the channels below:
Instagram: vikas_singhh
LinkedIn: Vikas Singh
About the Podcast: Run with Fitpage
This podcast series is built with a focus on bringing 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!
Learn more about fitness and nutrition on our website www.fitpage.in
This podcast has been recorded via Zoom Conferencing.

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Sara Hall has an impeccable running career for over two decades, and she is currently the second-fastest American woman in the history of marathon running. Her personal best time for a marathon is 2:20:32, set at the Marathon Project in Arizona, on December 22, 2020. Last year, she finished 2nd at the 2020 London Marathon and had appeared for the Olympic trials 6 times.
In today's conversation, we will talk about Sara's inspirational running journey, performing at the top level for such a long time, running a family and raising kids, creating a positive impact in society, and many more.
Guest Profile:
Sara Hall was the 2012 US National Cross Country Champion and a Gold Medalist at the Panamerican Games in the steeplechase. She has represented the US at three World Indoor Track and Field Championships and a World Cross Country Championship.
She is married to US Olympic Marathoner Ryan Hall since 2005 and is a mother of four girls. She is the co-founder of the Hall Steps Foundation that works towards creating a meaningful impact in the lives of socially and economically disadvantaged women and children. The foundation works in East Africa and provides adequate nutrition, education, safe shelter, mentoring, and microfinancing.
For more information on Sara, you may visit the links below:
Website: www.ryanandsarahall.com
Instagram: @sarahall3
Twitter: Sara Hall
Host Profile:
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 help beginners get on a fitness journey. Vikas is an avid long-distance runner himself, building fitpage to help people learn, train, and move better.
For more information on Vikas, you can reach out to him via the channels below:
Instagram: @vikas_singhh
LinkedIn: Vikas Singh
About the Podcast: Run with Fitpage
This podcast series is built with a focus on bringing 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!
Learn more about fitness and nutrition on our website www.fitpage.in
This podcast has been recorded via Zoom Conferencing.

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Ian Sharman is a USATF certified ultra running coach and is based in Oregon, USA.He has completed over 200 ultras and marathons in over 30 countries globally in every type of weather and terrain. 
In today’s podcast, we discuss a range of topics on road running and ultra running including trail running.We start by knowing a bit more about Ian’s running journey to draw inspiration and underlying traits in how he has been able to perform at the top level for such a long time.Additionally, we talk about setting up the right goals, intrinsic motivation, how to stay on track and not give up. Towards the end, we will talk about ultrarunning training and racing specifically in hot conditions.
Guest Profile:
Ian is an Ultrarunning Magazine columnist and runner for Altra Running has represented England and been selected for the Great Britain 100k team. He is a 4 times Leadville Trail 100 Champion, 3 times Rocky Raccoon 100 Champion, Grand Slam of Ultrarunning record holder, and 9 times top 10 finishers at the Western States 100. His personal records include:
10k downhill training run: 29:40, CA, Dec 2013
Marathon: 2h21m - Mt Charleston, NV, Apr 2017
100 miles: 12h44m - Rocky Raccoon 100, TX, Feb 2011
70 miles: 8h20m - Desert Solstice 24-hour (split), AZ, Dec 2012
55.5 miles: 6h01m - Comrades, South Africa, May 2010
50 miles: 5h50m - JFK50, MD, Nov 2012
50k: 3h10m - Ruth Anderson Ultra, CA, Apr 2011
For more information on Ian, you can reach out to him via the channels below:
Website: www.sharmanultra.com/
Instagram: @sharmanian
Twitter: Ian Sharman
Host Profile:
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 help beginners get on a fitness journey. An avid long-distance runner himself, Vikas is building fitpage to help people learn, train, and move better.
For more information on Vikas, you can reach out to him via the channels below:
Instagram: @vikas_singhh
LinkedIn: Vikas Singh
About the Podcast: Run with Fitpage
This podcast series is built with a focus on bringing 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!
Learn more about fitness and nutrition on our website www.fitpage.in
This podcast has been recorded via Zoom Conferencing.

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Astrid Naranjo is an accredited clinical dietitian based in Australia and has been a nutrition consultant for the last nine years.On this episode, we will focus on nutrition from a beginner’s perspective and include an introduction to nutrition, key nutrients, hydration, supplements, and their roles. We will also discuss about setting realistic nutrition goals.
Guest Profile:
Astrid has a Master’s Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics Practice from Bond University (Australia), along with a Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from the Central University of Venezuela. Astrid splits her time between creating and revising the course curriculum at Clean Health Fitness Institute, along with working as a clinical dietitian in Southport Private Hospital on the Gold coast for the past 4 years and as an online Dietitian and Nutrition Consultant for the past 9 years.
Her nutrition specialties include diet design for metabolic syndrome, women’s health and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), fat loss, binge eating, creating healthier relationships with food, and overall wellbeing. For more information on Astrid,  follow her on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/antidiet_dietitian/
Host Profile:
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 help beginners get on a fitness journey. An avid long-distance runner himself, Vikas is building fitpage to help people learn, train, and move better.
About the Podcast: Run with Fitpage
This podcast series is built with a focus on bringing 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!
Learn more about fitness and nutrition on our website www.fitpage.in
This podcast has been recorded via Zoom Conferencing.

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Daniel Vaz is the Head Coach of Nike Run Club, India since 2008 and is a marathoner and ultramarathoner. In today's episode, we discuss about some Basic Concepts in Running.Learn all about the basic training concepts, their roles, periodization, recovery and hydration.
Guest Profile:
Daniel Vaz is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) from the National Strength Conditioning Association (NSCA), USA.He also teaches at the Exercise Science Academy in Mumbai.He has completed 43 full marathons and 2 ultramarathons.
For more information on Daniel, you can reach out to him via Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/dan_zico/
Host Profile:
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 help beginners get on a fitness journey. An avid long-distance runner himself, Vikas is building fitpage to help people learn, train, and move better
About the Podcast: Run with Fitpage
This podcast series is built with a focus on bringing 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!Learn more about fitness and nutrition on our website www.fitpage.in

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Jason Fitzgerald is a USA Track and Field certified coach, has a full marathon personal record of 2:39:32, and is the founder of Strength Running.Today, we will discuss about the First Three Months of Running. Learn all about setting the right running goals, achieving them the right way, staying injury-free and motivated through the journey
Guest Profile:
Jason Fitzgerald is the founder of Strength Running- an online program that enables runners improve their finish times while preventing injuries.Jason’s running career began in 1998 when he ran for Connecticut College, where he was a New England Qualifier and top ten finishers in the 3,000m Steeplechase. His real interest lies in is cross country running, where he was a Varsity team member for three years and received the “Most Improved” award in 2005.In addition to being a coach, Jason is the author of best-selling running books- '101 Simple Ways to be a Better Runner' and 'Running for Health and Happiness'.He’s a part of the Greatist Expert Network and has written for publications like Competitor Magazine, Runner’s World, Daily Burn, and Active.
For more information on Jason, you can reach out to him via the channels below:
Website: https://strengthrunning.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfQ5RfEdt03mGXYn_V1hCNw
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonfitz1
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JasonFitz1
Email: [email protected]
Host Profile:
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 help beginners get on a fitness journey. An avid long-distance runner himself, Vikas is building fitpage to help people learn, train, and move better.
About the Podcast: Run with Fitpage
This podcast series is built with a focus on bringing 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!
Learn more about fitness and nutrition on our website www.fitpage.in
This podcast has been recorded via Zoom Conferencing.

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For our first episode, we are joined by Rick Prince. Rick has been in the endurance sports coaching and fitness industry for over two decades. Our topic of discussion for today is ‘How to get started with running’.  This interaction is aimed at an absolute beginner runner who has just taken up running or planning to get started. Learn how you can prepare for a run, train well and evolve as a runner with us. 

PARQ: https://www.acsm.org/docs/default-source/files-for-resource-library/par-q-acsm.pdf

Guest Profile:

Rick Prince holds a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and is a certified Corrective Exercise Specialist with the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). He is the founder of United Endurance Sports Coaching Academy (UESCA), the leading endurance sports education company that educates and certifies running, triathlon and ultra running coaches. He has over 20 years experience in the fitness and endurance sports industries. Outside of work, Rick enjoys the outdoors, running, cycling and spending time with his wife and son.

Website: https://coachendurancesports.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UESCA

Email: [email protected]

Host Profile:

Vikas Singh, an MBA from Chicago Booth, worked at Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, APGlobale and Reliance before coming up with an idea of democratising fitness knowledge and help beginners get on a fitness journey. An avid long-distance runner himself, Vikas is building fitpage to help people learn, train and move better. 

About the Podcast:

Run with Fitpage

This podcast series is built with a focus on bringing 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!

This podcast has been recorded via Zoom Conferencing.

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