Running and Fitness With Raj
A Running, Fitness and Health Show, focused on delivering actionable and specific advice to listeners. This show will be interview based, and our guests will include elite runners and athletes, top coaches, scientific experts, nutritionists, sports psychologists and health and well-being professionals. The podcast will be of great value to age-group athletes who can incorporate the learnings and insights from this show in their daily training and living. The show is hosted by Raj (Rajagopal Anapuzha) who is an accomplished age-group runner and coach, multiple times Boston Marathon Qualifier and a top 5 age-group finisher at Mumbai Marathon.
# 83 – Highlights 2021 – Part II: Highlights from health episodes on diabetes with Mahesh Jayaraman, sleep with Dr. Charles Samuels and respiratory health with Dr. Satyanand Shastri
Episode Summary
Highlights 2021 – Part II: Highlights from health episodes on diabetes with Mahesh Jayaraman, sleep with Dr. Charles Samuels and respiratory health with Dr. Satyanand Shastri
Show Notes
01:20 – Mahesh Jayaraman on diabetes
17:50 – Dr. Charles Samuels on sleep
32:20 – Dr. Satyanand Shastri on respiratory health
Full episodes
Episode 43 with Mahesh Jayaraman: https://www.buzzsprout.com/273726/8093698
Episode 56 with Dr. Charles Samuels: https://www.buzzsprout.com/273726/8651442
Episode 72 with Dr.Satyanand Shastri: https://www.buzzsprout.com/273726/9219963
Contact Details for Running and Fitness with Raj
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# 82 – Highlights 2021 – Part I: Highlights from our episodes with super-elite runners Deena Kastor, Meb Keflezighi and Paula Radcliffe
Episode Summary
Highlights 2021 – Part I: Highlights from our episodes with super-elite runners Deena Kastor, Meb Keflezighi and Paula Radcliffe
Show Notes
01:40 – Deena Kastor
13:55 – Meb Keflezighi
22:48 – Paula Radcliffe
Full episodes
Episode 53 with Deena Kastor: https://www.buzzsprout.com/273726/8527111
Episode 75 with Meb Keflezighi: https://www.buzzsprout.com/273726/9338221
Episode 77 with Paula Radcliffe: https://www.buzzsprout.com/273726/9422023
Contact Details for Running and Fitness with Raj
Website: runfitraj.com
email:runningandfitnesswithraj@gmail.com
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# 81 - Simon Wegerif, explains Heart Rate Variability (HRV) and its importance, how to measure & interpret HRV and ways to improve HRV
Episode Summary
Simon Wegerif, explains Heart Rate Variability (HRV) and its importance, concept of “total load”, how to measure & interpret HRV and ways to improve HRV. He discusses sympathetic and parasympathetic body systems, as well as “ithlete pro”.
Show Notes
01:00 – Simon introduces himself
03:40 – What is Heart Rate Variability (HRV)?
05:30 – Concept of total loadÂ
10:10 – HRV’s link to total load
13:45 – How to measure HRV
19:00 – Changes in HRV and higher HRV being a measure of improved fitness
20:45 – 5 ways to improve HRV
28:10 – HRV as lead indicator of illnesses
32:30 – ith...
# 80 – Sonya Dutta Choudhury, author and book lover, discusses her favorite running and sports books
Episode Summary
Sonya Dutta Choudhury, author and book lover, discusses her favorite running and sports books
Show Notes
01:50 – Sonya introduces herself and her relationship with running
12:20 – Key aspects that Sonya looks for in running and sports books
16:30 – Born to Run by Christopher McDougall
20:00 – Running with the Kenyans by Adharanand Finn
22:20 – Paula: My Story So Far by Paula Radcliffe
25:30 – Anywhere But Home by Anu Vaidyanathan
27:35 – Faster Than Lightning by Usain Bolt
28:40 – Open by Andre Agassi
32:05 – Twin Tracks by Roger Bannister and Perfect Mile by Neal Bascomb
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# 79 – Brad Barton, world record holder in the mile 50 year age-category, on his coaches, training and goals
Episode Summary
Brad Barton, world record holder in the mile 50 year age-category, on his coaches, training and goalsÂ
Show Notes
02:00 – Brad introduces himself
06:30 – Influencers on Brad’s career
12:35 – Coach Hislop and his impact on Brad
14:40 – Training principlesÂ
20:10 – OverstridingÂ
28:00 – Typical training week of Brad
34:55 – Core training
36:00 – Nutrition
38:35 – Current goals of Brad
47:45 – Recommendations on resources
Follow Brad
Website: http://bradspeaks.com/
Facebook: @bradbartonspeaks
Book Recommendations
Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg – Amazon Link
Raise Your Game by Alan Ste...
# 78 – Joe Friel, world renowned coach, founder of “Training Peaks” and author of “Fast After 50”, on how to train to stay fit and healthy as you age
Episode Summary
Joe Friel, world renowned coach, founder of “Training Peaks” and author of “Fast After 50”, on how to train to stay fit and healthy as you age
Show Notes
01:35 – Joe introduces himself
03:55 – Early influencers
06:20 – Background to Joe’s book, “Fast After 50”
13:05 – How to stay fit and healthy as you age
17:40 – How to go about High Intensity training
27:05 – Thoughts on different metrics for training like power, heart rate
32:30 – “Training Peaks” platform
37:25 – Current work
40:00 – Recommendations on resources
42:50 – Final thoughts
Follow Joe
Twitter: @jfriel
B...
# 77 – Paula Radcliffe, running legend and former world record holder in the marathon on her role models, career, key races and dealing with challenges
Episode Summary
Paula Radcliffe, running legend and former world record holder in the marathon on her role models, career, key races and dealing with challenges
Show Notes
01:45 – Early influencers and start of distance running
05:15 – Coach Alex Stanton
07:05 – Turning professional
09:00 – Mental make-up of Paula, the athlete
11:45 – Dealing with setbacks in training and racing
14:15 – Marathon running strategy
16:15 – Early and sustained success in the marathon
19:30 – Pain threshold and dealing with acute discomfort in a race
23:05 – Thoughts on Men’s v/s Women’s marathon world record
26:05 – Thoughts o...
# 76 – Prof. Andrew Jones on nitrate supplementation, beetroot for performance enhancement, critical power and “Breaking-2” project
Episode Summary
Prof. Andrew Jones on nitrate supplementation, beetroot for performance enhancement, critical power and “Breaking-2” project
Show Notes
01:10 – Dr. Jones introduces himself and talks about his current workÂ
03:30 – How Dr. Jones started his research on nitrate supplementation
06:40 – Natural availability of nitrate in the body
08:20 – Timing nitrate supplementation
12:50 – How much nitrate supplementation to take
14:20 – Physiological benefits of nitrate supplementation including vasodilation
17:55 – Nitrate supplementation for general health and well-being
22:35Â - Critical speed and its importance
27:05 – Measuring critical speed practically
30:05 – Involvement in “Breaking2” project
34:45 – Key insights fro...
# 75 –Meb Keflezighi, running legend, on his role models, career highlights, being an older athlete and his books
Episode Summary
Meb Keflezighi, running legend, on his role models, career highlights, being an older athlete and his books
Show Notes
01:00 – Early life and influences
02:25 – Getting into running in the United States
04:15 – Turning professional
05:55 – Winning Silver Medal at Athens Olympics 2004
08:10 – Dealing with injury: 2008 Olympic Trials
11:30 – Winning Boston Marathon in 2014
14:45 – Being an older competitive runner
17:20 – “26 Marathons” book by Meb
21:05 – Current work
22:50 – Final thoughts
Follow Meb
Instagram: @runmeb
Twitter: @runmeb
Website: https://marathonmeb.com/
Books by Meb
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# 74 – Christie Aschwanden, science journalist and author deconstructs recovery: What works, what is marketing hype and steps you can take around recovery
Episode Summary
Christie Aschwanden, science journalist and author of "Good to Go" deconstructs recovery: What works, what is marketing hype and steps you can take around recovery
Show Notes
01:55 – Christie introduces herself
05:30 – Why Christie wrote a book on recovery
12:10 – Things that surprised Christie around recoveryÂ
17:15 – Thoughts about stretching
20:50 – How to approach hydration
28:30 – Fueling after training: Is there a time window?
32:30 – Massage and rolling
35:05 – What really works for recovery?
40:25 – New areas that Christie is excited about
44:45 – Recommendations on resources
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