Episode Summary

Mahesh Jayaraman, founder of “Sepalika”, discusses diabetes, how to make simple lifestyle changes to prevent  diabetes and non-allopathic approaches to diabetes

Show Notes
01:50 – Mahesh introduces himself and Sepalika
05:20 –Why India has become Type 2 diabetes capital 
12:45 – Importance of measuring insulin to determine diabetes
22:25 – Diabetes shows up as early as 7 years before it is detected
26:20 – Lifestyle changes and diabetes 
34:05 – Non-allopathic treatment options for diabetes
38:50 – Exercise and diabetes  
43:50 – Areas that Sepalika work on diabetes
48:45 – Recommendations on resources

Follow/Contact Mahesh and Sepalika
Website: https://www.sepalika.com/
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sepalikahealth
YouTube: Sepalika YouTube Link
Instagram: @sepalikahealth
Twitter: @sepalikahealth

Recommendations on resources
Dr. Jason Fung - https://www.youtube.com/user/drjasonfung
John Douillard - https://lifespa.com/
Patrick McKeown - https://oxygenadvantage.com/

Other relevant earlier podcasts
Episode 23 with Patrick McKeown - https://www.buzzsprout.com/273726/5598952

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Nick Butter, the first and only person to run a marathon in every country in the world, talks about his epic adventure and what motivates him

Show Notes

00:55 – Nick introduces himself

02:30 – The inspiration behind ‘running the world’

07:00 – Initial challenges faced

09:55 – Logistics – the biggest hurdle

15:35 – Countries that surprised Nick the most

19:20 – The best runs during running the world

24:40 – Running with setbacks

28:45 – Planning individual races

32:05 – Running in volatile countries

36:00 – Running the last race with Kevin, the inspiration behind the running the world

38:45 – Nick talks about his book “Running the World”

41:45 – Plans for 2021 and beyond

Follow/Contact Nick

Website: https://www.nickbutter.com/

Instagram: @nickbutterrun

email: [email protected]

 “Running the World” Book: Amazon Link

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25 time Ironman finisher and coach, Kaustubh ‘Kau’ Radkar, discusses his journey, coaching and what it takes to be a good triathlete

Show Notes
01:00 – Kau introduces himself
05:10 – How to transition into triathlon and initial challenges
08:15 – Basic training principles
11:10 – How to apportion your training time between different events in a triathlon
14:35 – Challenges of open water swimming and how to prepare for it
17:45 – Importance of strength training, nutrition and hydration
23:10 – Mental training and conditioning
26:50 – Moving from shorter triathlon events to Full Ironman
30:35 – Goals for 2021 and beyond
33:30 – Recommendations on resources

Follow/Contact Kaustubh
Radstrong Coaching
Website: www.radstrongcoaching.com
Instagram: @radstrongcoaching
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RadStrongCoaching 

Kaustubh Instagram: @radkar82
Kaustubh Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/radkar

Recommendations on resources
The Rich Roll Podcast - https://www.richroll.com/all-episodes/
IronWomen Podcast - https://livefeisty.com/ironwomen/
Purple Patch Podcast - https://www.purplepatchfitness.com/podcast
Trainer Road Podcast - https://www.trainerroad.com/podcast/
Dr. Eric Thomas - https://etinspires.com/home
Triathlon Taren YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1AKDrz2GvLxD29W9tow66g

Other Relevant Podcasts
Episode 10 – Mikael Eriksson -  https://www.buzzsprout.com/273726/4514483

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Amit Bhattacharjee, 400 km ultramarathoner who trains using low heart rate (MAF) method discusses his journey, training and what motivates him

Show Notes
01:35 – Amit introduces himself
11:50 – Basics of MAF method
17:35 – Minimum # of hours of training for MAF method
22:35 – Incorporation of speed workouts into MAF
27:55 – Transition to Ultra distances
32:00 – Challenges when transitioning into ultra distances
36:00 – Incorporating strength training
40:30 – 400 km run from Ahmedabad to Porbandar
46:35 - Recommendations on resources

Follow/Contact Amit
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amit.bhattacharjee.35912
Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/19735358
Instagram: @amitb2208

Recommendations on resources
Oxygen Advantage by Patrick McKeown (Amazon Link)
Big Book of Endurance Training and Racing by Philip Maffetone (Amazon Link)
Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art by James Nestor (Amazon Link)
Advanced Marathoning by Pete Pfitzinger (Amazon Link)
Extramilest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/209003219602686

Other Relevant Podcasts Discussed on this Show
Episode 24 – Floris Gierman - https://www.buzzsprout.com/273726/5921689
Episode 23 – Patrick McKeown - https://www.buzzsprout.com/273726/5598952

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Priyanka Rajani, runner, founder of "Fuel your Transformation", nutritionist and strength & fitness coach, discusses her training and nutrition methods

Show Notes
00:40 – Priyanka introduces herself
03:20 – How Priyanka approaches strength and fitness
07:15 – Main areas of weaknesses in athletes
08:55 – Causes of weaknesses in athletes
11:40 – Views on stretching
14:05 – Training with weights
16:50 – Key nutrition principles
19:00 – How Priyanka approach various diets
23:55 – How vegetarians can get enough proteins
25:50 – Views on supplements
28:00 – Key areas that women athletes need to focus on
32:00 – Recommendations on resources

Follow/Contact Priyanka
Mobile: +91 98205 20575
Instagram: @fuelyourtransformation

Recommendations on resources
Athlean-X: YouTube Link
WebMD

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Sohrab Khushrushahi, founder of SOHFIT, discusses “fitness is a lifestyle”, mobility, clean eating and importance of mental health

Show Notes

01:00 – Sohrab introduces himself and his transition from law to fitness and health
04:50 – “Fitness is a lifestyle” – how Sohrab approaches fitness
09:25 – Typical gaps in fitness and its causes
14:55 – Importance of mobility and how to improve mobility
18:35 – Advantages of “Clean eating” v/s dieting
28:05 – How to use strength training to augment your primary activity like running
30:30 – Views on training with weights
33:00 – Key motivational approaches
35:10 – Thoughts on mental health and its importance
37:50 – Recommendations on resources

Follow/Contact Sohrab

Website: sohfit.com
Instagram: @sohfitofficial
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sohfitofficial

Recommendations on resources

Resources from Kelly Starrett

Website: https://thereadystate.com/
Book: Becoming a Supple Leopard – (Amazon Link)
YouTube: The Ready State: https://www.youtube.com/user/sanfranciscocrossfit
Podcast: The Ready State 
Instagram: @thereadystate

Other resources

“Chasing Excellence” podcast by Ben Bergeron
Ben Bergeron – Instagram: @benbergeron
Da Rulk – Instagram: @da_rulk
Ido Portal – Instagram: @portal.ido

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 Steve Palladino, 2:16 marathoner, coach and leading expert on running with power, explains the key concepts of running with power, its many advantages, key parameters to track and how to improve by running with power.

Show Notes
01:20 – Steve introduces himself
04:30 – What is running with power? What does it measure?
09:55 – Why are the advantages of running with power?
13:50 – Training zones that Steve has established for running with power
17:30 – Key parameters in running with power: Critical Power, Running Effectiveness, Leg Spring Stiffness, Form Power
31:50 – Power duration curve and its importance
34:55 – How to improve key parameters like Critical Power, Running Effectiveness etc thru’ training
39:55 – How to make adjustments for temperature, humidity and altitude
45:15 – Elites adopting power
48:15 – Recommendations on resources

Follow/Contact Steve Palladino
Final Surge: https://site.finalsurge.com/coach/StevePalladino
Facebook – “Palladino Power Project”: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PalladinoPowerProject

Recommendations on resources

Books
Training and Racing with a Power Meter by Hunter Allen and Andrew Coggan – (Amazon Link)
The Secret of Running by Hans van Dijk and Ron van Megen – (Amazon Link)
Run with Power by Jim Vance (Amazon Link)
Science and Application of High Intensity Interval Training by Paul Laursen and Martin Buchheit (Amazon Link)
Endurance Training Science and Practice by Inigo Mujika
Strength and Conditioning for Endurance Running by Richard Blagrove (Amazon Link)

YouTube Channels
Dr.Steven Seiler: https://www.youtube.com/user/sportscientist
WKO Education: WKO YouTube
Stryd: Stryd YouTube

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 Dr.Anjana Laungani, founder of PhysioRehab and renowned Rehab Specialist discusses how to become a stronger, fitter athlete, common injuries, prevention methods and recovery protocols

Show Notes

01:15 – Dr. Anjana introduces herself 
06:00 – Common athletic injuries and weaknesses 
13:00 – Importance of paying attention to activities during the day other than exercise
17:55 – Exercises to help strengthen your kinetic chain
23:15 – Fitting Pilates into exercise regimen
29:20 – Views on stretching
34:55 – Rotational/oblique muscles and its importance
41:15 – Weight training
44:20 – How to develop young athletes
48:45 – Recovery protocols from injuries
54:30 – Recommendations on resources

Follow/Contact Dr. Anjana 

Website: physiorehab.in
Instagram:@officialphysiorehab
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhysioRehabMumbai/?ref=page_internal

Recommendations on resources

Runners World: https://www.runnersworld.com/
Physiopedia: https://www.physio-pedia.com/home/

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Episode Summary
JF Esculier, expert on running shoes, discusses the range of running shoes and common running injuries

Show Notes
01:50 – JF introduces himself
04:10 – Running shoes and its relationship with injuries
06:35 – Views on running shoes from minimalist to cushioned shoes
10:45 – Barefoot running
12:30 – Importance of daily shoes
14:20 – Views on using different type of running shoes
17:05 – Do you need more than one running shoe?
18:40 – Views on pronation
23:20 – Factors to consider when buying running shoes
26:15 – How much mileage can you run in a shoe?
27:55 – Injury prevention methods
32:55 – Knee injuries
37:05 – Plantar heel pain
39:50 – Calf and Achilles injuries
41:30 – Recommendations on resources

Resources from JF and Contacts
Website: http://therunningclinic.com/
Twitter: @JFEsculier
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRunningClinic.runninginjuries

Previous Podcasts discussed on this show
Episode 29 with Brodie Sharpe: https://www.buzzsprout.com/273726/6469402

Recommendations on other Resources
The Run Smarter Podcast by Brodie Sharpe (https://breakthroughrunning.physio/the-run-smarter-podcast/)
Run Chat Live Podcast by Matt Phillips (https://www.runchatlive.com/)

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Episode Summary
2:53 marathoner, Comrades finisher and coach Satwik Rajani discusses his journey, approaches to training, coaching and racing

Show Notes
01:35 - Satwik introduces himself and takes us thru’ his early running journey
08:10 – Training with “Pfitzinger’s Advanced Marathoning”
09:05 – Working with coach Matt Daniel
09:55 – Key lessons that Satwik wished he knew before his first marathon
12:25 – Structure of current training
16:00 – Satwik’s harder workouts
17:15  – Lifting weights for power and not endurance
18:45 – Mental training approach
21:45 – Basic principles of Satwik’s coaching
26:45 – Favorite metric while coaching
30:40 – Satwik’s favorite racing distance – the marathon
33:20  – Favorite races
34:30 – Goals going forward
37:45 – Recommendations on resources

Follow/Contact Satwik
email: [email protected]
Instagram: @satwikr

Recommendations on Training/Sports related Books
Hanson’s Marathon Method (Amazon Link)
Advanced Marathoning by Pete Pfitzinger (Amazon Link)
How Bad Do You Want it by Matt Fitzgerald (Amazon Link)
Racing Weight by Matt Fitzgerald (Amazon Link)
Let Your Mind Run by Deena Castor (Amazon Link)
Endure by Alex Hutchinson (Amazon Link)

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